Etruscan Coral Cab Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian necklace of gilt silver with etruscan applied wire work with cabochons of button
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Etruscan Coral Cab Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian necklace of gilt silver with etruscan applied wire work with cabochons of button
Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Unusual Etruscan Scrollwork Coral Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, elegant Etruscan Coral Bangle from the mid 19th Century. Hand made scroll work gold filled
Coral, Gilt Metal
$495
W 0.56 in D 0.36 in L 2.13 in
Vintage Etruscan Revival Style 14k Gold & Pink Coral Cabochon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Etruscan Revival style stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. Bezel-set with a pink
Coral, 14k Gold
$4,850
H 1.9 in W 1.75 in
Goddess Woman Coral Pendant Necklace Antique Etruscan Victorian Gold Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Carved Coral Pendant Necklace or Brooch
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Etruscan Revival Coral/iv Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Center
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite bracelet dates back to 1880. Crafted in the Etruscan Revival style, it features
Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Coral Dangling Earring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous dramatic pair of Victorian Etruscan Revival coral dangling earrings. The
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Carved Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality antique Etruscan Revival carved coral and 18K yellow gold earrings, the cone
Coral, Yellow Gold
$12,500
H 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 17 in
Medusa Snake Coral Necklace Antique Etruscan Victorian 14 Karat Gold Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Carved Coral Necklace depicting Medusa
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,450
H 2.36 in W 0.98 in D 0.44 in
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1880 Italian Neapolitan Root-Coral Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival pendant with Neapolitan coral. This is a beautiful antique pendant with vivid
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,250
H 2.17 in W 2.33 in D 0.67 in
Etruscan Revival Style Gold Filled Bangle Bracelet with a Carved Coral Cameo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
peach colored coral cameo in a decorative gold-filled bezel and is capped with Etruscan Revival style
Coral, Gold-filled
Victorian 15k Etruscan Coral, Diamond, & Enamel Starburst Motif Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
segment of the Etruscan wirework that was missing when it fell into our hands. The coral cabochons have
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Etruscan Revival Engraved Precious Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Very fine antique Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold engraved precious red coral cross 19th century
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,500
H 2.14 in W 2.4 in
Victorian Coral Garnet Pearl Bangle Buckle Bracelet 14K Gold Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
Salmon Coral cabochon with Seed Pearl and Bohemian Garnet accents. The Coral is a perfect pink salmon
Garnet, Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Silver Multi-Gemstone Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique bracelet is a beautiful example of the Etruscan Revival style, characterized
Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
$2,400
W 0.63 in D 0.48 in L 0.91 in
Victorian Coral Rose Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold Flower Leaf Motif
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Etruscan Revival Victorian Coral Rose Earrings in 14 Karat Gold. The earrings with
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold pearl coral turquoise etruscan byzantine designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ❤...
Coral Cameo Nude Ring Etruscan Antique Belle Époque 14 Karat Gold Deeply Carved
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan Revival style. Antique hand carved cameo rings are all the rage today and to find them in Coral
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Castellani Coral Bead 18kt Gold Necklace
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Bright Orange Coral beads measure 6.77mm at the center and graduate to 3.29mm at the clasp (91
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Venetian Revival 18K Gold and Coral Sputnik Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful large and heavy 18 karat gold Venetian Etruscan fob charm pendant in the shape of a
Coral, 18k Gold
Italian Grand Tour Period Angel Skin Coral Earrings and Brooch Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
, circa 1870s. Finely carved, the pieces are in the Etruscan revival taste and depict a classical female
Coral
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, coral, coral simulant, turquoise, sard, citrine, grossularite garnet, and chrysoprase. The oval, hat box
Turquoise, Other, Garnet, Coral, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Carn...
18 Karat Gold Necklace with Lion Coral and Diamonds
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
18 karat gold, showcasing a realistic lion coral sculpture as its central piece. The coral is
Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian 14 Karat Gold Coral Lantern Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
coral cabochons adorning the top section and a single elongated coral cone at the base, creating a bold
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
$6,871
W 2.17 in L 15.95 in
Antique 18 Karat Gold Archeological Revival Coral Orient Pearl Necklace France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
style. Fine fox tail chains alternate with coral beads and round gold disks reminiscent of targets. The
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Etruscan Style Silver Bracelet, 4 Charms Mounted with Assorted Stones
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Etruscan Style Silver Filigreed Link Bracelet With 4 Charms. The charms are each mounted
Agate, Coral, Quartz, Silver
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
adorned with four soft pink coral cabochons and five delicate seed pearls, forming an elegant floral motif
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Natural Vintage Coral Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signed Sforza
Located in Southport, CT
What a wonderful vintage find! This necklace features forty-three Sardinian Salmon Colored Coral
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,425
W 1.38 in L 2.5 in
Victorian Etruscan Revival Multi-Gem Enamel 14K Gold Antique Star Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
station Front of locket is domed and bead set with coral cabochons and a pearl as radial starburst motif
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet -8 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, carnelian, lapis lazuli, citrine, turquoise, tourmaline, amethyst, coral, chrysophase, and pearls. Overall
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Citrine, Chrysophrase, C...
$3,800
W 0.88 in L 1.5 in
Victorian Coral Earrings And Brooch Flower Leaf Motif 14 Karat Gold Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare pair of museum quality Etruscan Revival Victorian Coral Earrings and Brooch. The
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
ROMAN REVIVAL 1880 Micro Mosaic Bangle Bracelet In Solid 19Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
substantial, bold and was carefully crafted with Roman and Etruscan revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold
Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Archaeological Revival Coral and Gold Suite
Located in London, GB
An archaeological revival coral and gold suite attributed to Luigi Casalta, the necklace consisted
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1850s Carved Coral and Gold Pendant Brooch and Earrings Suite
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully hand crafted Victorian pendant/brooch and earring suite in Etruscan style, made of
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian 15 Carat Gold Coral Etruscan Revival Bangle Bracelet
Located in Bloxham, GB
A good quality 15ct gold coral bangle that was made circa 1880. At that time there was a movement
Coral, 15k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Coral Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Etruscan Revival coral bracelet featuring a round, pale pink, Angel Skin, coral measuring
Coral, 18k Gold
Pair of Etruscan Revival Coral Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Each earring has a gold ram's head holding a coral drop mounted in 18K gold.
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Style Coral Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18ct yellow gold and coral earrings set to the centre with a small diamond and handmade
Coral, 18k Gold
Etruscan Revival Victorian Fob Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
magnificent solid 9 KT gold workmanship of the period. Designed in a revival of the Etruscan style beautifully
Coral, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Fine coral gold necklace
Located in Vienna, AT
Coral necklace in a beautiful natural orangy red colour, round beads from 9.5 to 15.8 mm (0.37 to
Coral, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Intaglio Coral Pearl Gold Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Nashville, TN
Elizabeth Locke intaglio coral venetian glass pearl 18karat yellow gold pierced convertible back
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian Silver Bracelet
Located in Chesterland, OH
A stunning vintage Italian cuff bracelet, approximately 1940-1960 Etruscan style. Approximately
Coral, Silver
Victorian Angel Skin Coral Gold Etruscan Revival Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful victorian period coral, and 18 karat yellow gold necklace. Designed as a central plaque
Coral, Yellow Gold
Victorain Coral Gold Etruscan Revival Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique gold Etruscan revival earrings of stylized girandole design with a central
Coral, 18k Gold
Etruscan Revival Gold and Coral Hinged Bangle
Located in Banbury, GB
An Etruscan Revival gold and coral hinged bangle, set to the one side with eleven cabochon-cut
Coral, Gold
Circa 1880s 20k Yellow Gold Antique Etruscan Revival Coral Set
Located in Miami, FL
This gorgeous 20k yellow gold Etruscan revival coral set includes a necklace, bracelet, earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Very Fine Coral Brooch Etruscan Revival 18 Karat Gold
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very Fine Coral 18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival French Antique Coral Seed Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Antique French Etruscan Revival 18 karat gold swag necklace featuring 19 coral drops and 19 seed
Coral, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Etruscan Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Vintage Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Mid-20th Century Etruscan charm handcrafted in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. The fob
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Natural Pearl Gold Etruscan Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An incredible Etruscan design, meticulously detailed and perfectly feminine in style and size. With
Coral, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by concentric wire circles Featuring 4.5 mm round coral cabochons mounted in between Opaque light to
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Coral and Blue Enamel Bangle
Located in London, GB
gold bracelet is crafted in an etruscan style and features three coral that are surrounded by blue
Coral, 15k Gold
Etruscan Victorian 18K Gold Enamel Turquoise Coral Pin
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Etruscan Victorian 18K Gold Enamel Turquoise Coral Pearl Pin Brooch Condition is good no
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Etruscan Revival Coral and Pearl Set Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
with revival aesthetics. Designers in England created a wonderfully interpretive style in the Etruscan
Coral, Pearl, 15k Gold
Sold
W 2.02 in D 0.82 in Dm 2.02 in L 2.02 in
Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Pendant Brooch in 18k Gold with Coral Carving
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Victorian Etruscan revival pendant-brooch with coral An impressive British piece from the
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Gold and Coral Earrings with Urn-Shaped Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Victorian period gold and coral earrings in the Etruscan style, designed as coral
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Coral Pearl Onyx 18 Karat Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two round coral cabochon measuring 6.4 mm and 10.6 mm With a polished gold crescent
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15kt Gold Earrings, Coral Paste, Etruscan Revival
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful pair of Antique 15ct yellow gold dangly earrings. Etruscan revival style gold drops
Gold, 15k Gold
Sold
W 0.83 in D 0.44 in Dm 0.83 in L 0.83 in
Victorian 1880 Etruscan Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Coral and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian pendant brooch with coral and pearls. Classic piece created in England during the
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Venetian Antique Coral and Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
Venetian Antique Coral and carved yellow Gold Earrings. Coral type: corallium rubrum. Early 20th
Coral, Gold
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1850 Papal States Scarab Micro Mosaic Bracelet In 22Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival grand tour bracelet with six scarabs This is a beautiful and very rare historical
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Sold
W 1.04 in D 1.14 in L 6.5 in
Etruscan Revival 1880 Scarab Micro Mosaic Bracelet in Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival bracelet. An exceptional piece, created in Italy during the Victorian (1840
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Lion on 18 Karat Earrings with Diamonds
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
18 Karat Earrings with diamonds and coral lion sculpture Diamonds color HG quality VVS1-2 ct 1.67
White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1880 Victorian Scarab Micro Mosaic Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival scarab ring. This is an exceptional ring, created in Rome Italy during the
Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gol...
Venetian Revival Coral and Akoya Pearl 18K Gold Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful large and heavy 18 karat gold Venetian Etruscan fob charm pendant in the shape of a
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Natural Red Coral Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic retro natural red coral pendant epitomizing the Etruscan jewelry technique is
Coral, 14k Gold
Sold
W 1.1 in D 0.47 in L 2.2 in
Roman Revival 1850 Papal States Grand Tour Micro Mosaic Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted with Roman-Etruscan revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats and
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.69 in D 0.54 in L 1.97 in
Roman Revival 1880 Grand Tour Temple of Vespasian Micro Mosaic Brooch 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
(1840-1901) grand tour era, back in the 1880. It was carefully crafted with Roman-Etruscan revival
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Coral Etruscan Revival Long Drop Earrings C 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
A pair of authentic, very fine Victorian period coral and 18K yellow gold earrings, possibly
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Coral Earrings and Brooch, circa 1975
Located in Aspen, CO
Etruscan Revival antique earrings with matching brooch, the center coral is 13.2 mm. in diameter in
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage Etruscan Style Yellow Gold Charm
Located in Greenwich, CT
This beautiful etruscan style vintage charm is comprised of multiple cabochon cut stones like
Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.38 in D 0.43 in L 2.63 in
Roman Revival 1850 Papal States Pendant In 19Kt Yellow Gold Swan In Micro Mosaic
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted with Roman and Etruscan revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 19 karats and
Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Coral Gold Bangle
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Etruscan revival gold and coral bangle, the bangle comprised of three round double
Coral, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival Gold and Coral Hinged Bangle
Located in London, GB
An Etruscan Revival gold and coral hinged bangle, set to the one side with twelve cabochon-cut
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Archaeological Revival Coral and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
An Important Archaeological Revival coral and gold parure, consisted of a necklace, bracelet
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Etruscan Revival Coral Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Coral cabochons are set in 18 karat yellow gold surrounds with granulation and wire work. The
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Coral Etruscan Pattern Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 18k gold brooch, decorated with coral stones and Etruscan pattern enamel. Brooch is 33mm in
Coral, 18k Gold
Carved Coral Gold Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of carved coral Etruscan Revival drop earrings. The amphora shaped drop suspended from a
Coral, Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Diamond Fly Locket Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine Victorian Etruscan Revival locket modelled in 15k Gold throughout. Incredibly detailed rope
Coral, 15k Gold
60s Etruscan 18k Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Litchfield County, CT
18k gold precious stone Etruscan style charm bracelet. Features an array of precious stones and
Chrysophrase, Coral, Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise
Rare and Elegant French Etruscan Revival Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Flexible, intricately braided bracelet with five coral balls in beautifully detailed mountings
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Red Coral Earrings
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool pair of Victorian Etruscan Revival earrings, each set with a 3D red coral cabochon. They're
Coral, 15k Gold
Etruscan Carved Coral Rams and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
This Etruscan 18 karat yellow gold bangle has two carved coral rams accented with 20 single cut
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Coral Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Locket Pendant and 14 Karat Gold Chain
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This lovely Etruscan salmon Coral cabochon 18 karat yellow Gold pendant is a locket which hangs
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.8 in W 2.25 in D 0.2 in
Vintage Etruscan Sterling and Vermeil Medusa Pendant with Coral Details
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Etruscan Sterling Medusa pendant with vermeil with floral and coral detailing. An amazing
Vermeil
$5,145
W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 8.5 in L 15 in
Couture 1930s ElsaSchiaparelliShockingPink FauxRubyGoldGlassBeads Tassel Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
Elsa Schiaparelli famously embraced "shocking pink" for her Surrealist-aesthetic couture clothing and handcrafted costume jewelry, which she commissioned from Parisian paruriers begi...
Pearl, Gold
Vintage Iconic CARTIER Art Deco Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco CARTIER Turquoise Briolette and OEC Diamond Drop Platinum Earrings. Hand set with Turquoise Briolette Gemstones and Old...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Edwardian Platinum Diamond Necklace Details: Material: Platinum Diamonds: approx. 15 carats old-mine cut diamonds. Diamond quality: HIJ VIS 2SI Pearl: certified natura...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Ostertag
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France. This lovely design is very reminiscent of Coco Chanel's logo who was his neighbor ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier London 1930s Diamond Emerald Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's. Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold swirl brooch set with approximately 3.50 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds, and approximately 6.53 carats of square emerald c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Coral Cameo Festoon Necklace 14 Karat Gold Neoclassical Goddess Maiden
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning early antique Coral Cameo Festoon Pendant Necklace in 14 Karat Gold dating to the Victorian period with six magnificent hand carved maiden woman goddes...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral and Pearl Gold Bangle
Located in London, GB
A Victorian coral and pearl gold bangle, the front side with a hexagonal panel set with cabochon-cut pink corals, surrounded by seed-pearl frame all set in a geometrical pattern, wit...
Coral, Pearl, Gold
Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant This double-strand emerald necklace features deep green beads leading to a diamond-set clasp and pendant. The centerpiece...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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.