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Cheetah 18k Gold

18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring

18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring

Located in McLeansville, NC

Stones: - diamonds, 22 stones - single cut round - 1.4 mm - approximately .18 total carats - rubies, 2 stones - round cut - 1.5 mm Ring Size 6.5 Width: 21.4 mm Weight: 11.70 dwts.

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1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Peridot and Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Brooch, circa 1950
Vintage Peridot and Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Brooch, circa 1950

Vintage Peridot and Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Brooch, circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a big cat/cheetah* sejant.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold, Enamel

"Ramon" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cheetah Enamel Bangle Bracelet
"Ramon" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cheetah Enamel Bangle Bracelet

"Ramon" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cheetah Enamel Bangle Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A luxurious cheetah-print enamel bangle bracelet features a wide, textured gold band studded with irregular, contrasting black enamel spots to mimic the wild cat's distinctive coat. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cheetah Enamel and Diamond Pin
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cheetah Enamel and Diamond Pin

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cheetah Enamel and Diamond Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a textured, sculptural cheetah or leopard brooch, crafted from yellow gold with spots created by dark enamel and featuring a single round brilliant-cut diamond accent near it...

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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Enhancer Cheetah Family Hand Carved Reverse Crystal with Sapphire Bail
18K Enhancer Cheetah Family Hand Carved Reverse Crystal with Sapphire Bail

18K Enhancer Cheetah Family Hand Carved Reverse Crystal with Sapphire Bail

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

30mm hand carved reverse crystal cheeta family with sapphie bail. ne of a kind carving by master Idah Oberstein carver. .39 carat sapphirebail

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Cheetah Natural Diamond Statement Earrings by Scully & Scully
Retro Gold Cheetah Natural Diamond Statement Earrings by Scully & Scully

Retro Gold Cheetah Natural Diamond Statement Earrings by Scully & Scully

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking pair of retro 18K gold cheetah earrings, hallmarked with what appears to be the Scully & Scully mark.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Retro More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cheetah Shape  Ring.
Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cheetah Shape  Ring.

Blue Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Cheetah Shape Ring.

Located in Napoli, Campania

Beautiful fashion cheetah shape ring in 18 karat white gold structure mounted with two blue sapphires as eyes and the body studded with diamonds. Diamonds 3.92 ct Sapphires 0.23 ct T...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Amethyst Protector Yellow Diamonds Cheetah Ring
Amethyst Protector Yellow Diamonds Cheetah Ring

Amethyst Protector Yellow Diamonds Cheetah Ring

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The contrasting colors of the amethyst and yellow diamonds create a captivating harmony, making this ring a true embodiment of power and grace. 1 Cab Amethyst 12.35 CT 517 Round Tre...

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Animal Print Diamond Channel Cheetah Ring
Animal Print Diamond Channel Cheetah Ring

Animal Print Diamond Channel Cheetah Ring

By Rebecca Myers Design

Located in Baltimore, MD

The metal combination in this wide/tapered cheetah print band is adorned with a vertical topper of channel-set diamonds. 18k yellow gold contrasts boldly against a dark, oxidized sil...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18K Yellow Gold Cheetah Clip on Earrings
18K Yellow Gold Cheetah Clip on Earrings

18K Yellow Gold Cheetah Clip on Earrings

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Cheetah Clip on Earring Beautiful 3D cheetah clip on earrings are perfect for pierced and none pierced ears!

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Vintage Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Earrings
Pair of Vintage Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Earrings

Pair of Vintage Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Pair of Vintage Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Earrings. Featuring four cabochon and 36 carre cut rubies with a total weight of approximately 1.85 carats.

Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings for Tiffany 18k Gold Black Jade Cheetah Bangle
Angela Cummings for Tiffany 18k Gold Black Jade Cheetah Bangle

Angela Cummings for Tiffany 18k Gold Black Jade Cheetah Bangle

By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

1980’s oval hinged bangle inset with black jade to create a cheetah design. Highly polished gold. Overall dimensions: L.3" x W.2” exterior and interior circumference of approximate...

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring
18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring

18K Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Cheetah Ring

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and gem-set cheetah ring. This ring features a cheetah head motif with black and white enamel detailing, set with single cut diamonds for whiskers and ...

Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cheetah Black Enamel Gold Brooch
Cheetah Black Enamel Gold Brooch

Cheetah Black Enamel Gold Brooch

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W 2.25 in L 1.5 in

Cheetah Black Enamel Gold Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Cheetah black enamel gold brooch Cheetah motif with black enamel spots, eyes are made out of small round-cut diamonds, 18 karat yellow gold; marked 18KT, HB, 4341 Size: width 2.25 ...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gold Cheetah Bracelet with Enamel
Gold Cheetah Bracelet with Enamel

Gold Cheetah Bracelet with Enamel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

One ladies 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring a cheetah motif with black enamel spots and emerald eye.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Enamel Baby Cheetah Cat Pin Brooch
Vintage Retro Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Enamel Baby Cheetah Cat Pin Brooch

Vintage Retro Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Enamel Baby Cheetah Cat Pin Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, with the eyes represented by four round Cabochon Cut, Genuine emeralds, weighing approximately 0.30 carats.

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Cheetah Gold Hoop Link Necklace
Enamel Cheetah Gold Hoop Link Necklace

Enamel Cheetah Gold Hoop Link Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A hand-crafted quality made hoop chain necklace with enamel accents. Made with 18K yellow gold this Italian piece is the perfect addition to any outfit. Length: 31 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Vintage Italian Guilloche Red Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Cheetah Print Band
Vintage Italian Guilloche Red Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Cheetah Print Band

Vintage Italian Guilloche Red Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Cheetah Print Band

By Hidalgo

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Band ring features a recessed guilloche enamel channel fully around. Transparent medium red in color - glossed over engraved linear pattern. With opaque black enamel cheetah style sp...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Italian 1970s Cheetah Enameled Pattern Bangle with Accent Emeralds and Diamonds
Italian 1970s Cheetah Enameled Pattern Bangle with Accent Emeralds and Diamonds

Italian 1970s Cheetah Enameled Pattern Bangle with Accent Emeralds and Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

An Italian cheetah enameled pattern Diamond and Emerald bangle bracelet in 18K yellow gold, size 7.5.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Detailed Textured Cheetah Family Brooch Pin
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Detailed Textured Cheetah Family Brooch Pin

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Detailed Textured Cheetah Family Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

This incredible and very well made pin brooch is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features a perfectly structured cheetah family design with remarkably outstanding workmanship an...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Enamel Gold Cheetah Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Enamel Gold Cheetah Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Enamel Gold Cheetah Ring

Located in Napoli, Campania

Stunning ring in 18k white gold structure realized with cheetah design totally studded with beautiful white diamonds and black enamel gold.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Gold and Black Jade Cheetah Print Bangle
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Gold and Black Jade Cheetah Print Bangle

Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Gold and Black Jade Cheetah Print Bangle

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Tiffany and Co. by Angela Cummings Material: 18k yellow gold and black jade Dimensions: bangle will fit a 6 ½-inch wrist and it is 13.66mm wide Weight: 74.28 grams Retail: ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leopard, Cheetah Pendant, Enhancer 18 Karat Gold with Enamel, Diamonds and Ruby
Leopard, Cheetah Pendant, Enhancer 18 Karat Gold with Enamel, Diamonds and Ruby

Leopard, Cheetah Pendant, Enhancer 18 Karat Gold with Enamel, Diamonds and Ruby

Located in Berlin, DE

Magnificent leopard, cheetah pendant, 18 Karat yellow gold with enamel, white diamonds and small ruby. Diamonds in very good quality. Dimensions without gold eyelet. Including cer...

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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Cheetah Bangle
David Webb Cheetah Bangle

David Webb Cheetah Bangle

By David Webb

Located in Atlanta, GA

David Webb spotted cheetah bangle of 18k yellow gold and enamel, having emerald cabochon eyes.

Category

American Bangles

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

1950s Tiffany & Co. France Emerald Gold Agate Figural Cheetah Cufflinks
1950s Tiffany & Co. France Emerald Gold Agate Figural Cheetah Cufflinks

1950s Tiffany & Co. France Emerald Gold Agate Figural Cheetah Cufflinks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

One Pair Of Gentlemen's Unique And Rare Figural Cheetah Cufflinks Composed Of A Unique Brown Agate Stone Carved To Represent A Spotted Cheetah Face And Uniquely Finished Off With A H...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond Encrusted Cheetah Cuff 18 Karat Yellow Gold  Bracelet
Diamond Encrusted Cheetah Cuff 18 Karat Yellow Gold  Bracelet

Diamond Encrusted Cheetah Cuff 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in Pikesville, MD

This luxurious cheetah cuff bracelet is adorned with approximately 32.05 carats of black and white diamonds. 8 carats of black diamonds and 24.05 carats of white diamonds. White dia...

Category

1990s Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

CINER Classic Tortoise Enamel Cheetah Animal Bracelet
CINER Classic Tortoise Enamel Cheetah Animal Bracelet

CINER Classic Tortoise Enamel Cheetah Animal Bracelet

By Ciner

Located in New York, NY

After the piece is cast, cleaned and polished, it is plated in heavy 18K gold. Our skilled artisans then gracefully apply the hand-mixed Ciner Tortoise enamel and add Brown cabochon...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

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Located in New York, NY

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By Frascarolo

Located in New York, NY

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By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Cheetah 18k Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of cheetah 18k gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of cheetah 18k gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of cheetah 18k gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Angela Cummings, Botta gioielli and David Webb each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an object in our assortment of cheetah 18k gold featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our cheetah 18k gold for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Cheetah 18k Gold?

On average, a piece of cheetah 18k gold at 1stDibs sells for $5,120, while they’re typically $625 on the low end and $42,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.