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E Wolfe And Co

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Diamond
E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Diamond

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Diamond

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in New York, NY

E. Wolfe & Co is a family-run fine jewellery manufacturing Workshop, established in 1850 and

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1990s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Frog with a Fishing Pole Brooch
E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Frog with a Fishing Pole Brooch

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Frog with a Fishing Pole Brooch

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in New York, NY

E. Wolfe & Co is a family-run fine jewellery manufacturing Workshop, established in 1850 and

Category

1990s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

E Wolfe & Co 17.86ct Aquamarine and Diamond 18ct White Gold Cocktail Ring
E Wolfe & Co 17.86ct Aquamarine and Diamond 18ct White Gold Cocktail Ring

E Wolfe & Co 17.86ct Aquamarine and Diamond 18ct White Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in London, GB

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18 carat White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring. The aquamarine

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2010s British Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in London, GB

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring. The oval-cut emerald

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2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring
E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in London, GB

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring. The peridot centre stone

Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, White Gold

E Wolfe & Co 18ct White Gold Yellow Enamel and Diamond Cocktail Ring
E Wolfe & Co 18ct White Gold Yellow Enamel and Diamond Cocktail Ring

E Wolfe & Co 18ct White Gold Yellow Enamel and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in London, GB

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18 carat White Gold Yellow Enamel and Diamond Cocktail Ring. The ring has

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2010s British Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel

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18 Karat Gold and Diamond E. Wolfe & Co. Lizard Brooch
18 Karat Gold and Diamond E. Wolfe & Co. Lizard Brooch

18 Karat Gold and Diamond E. Wolfe & Co. Lizard Brooch

Located in Pikesville, MD

Created by E. Wolfe and Company, manufacturer of exquisite and whimsical designed animal brooches

Category

1990s British Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Enamel Frog Brooch Yellow Gold by E. Wolfe and Co.
18K Enamel Frog Brooch Yellow Gold by E. Wolfe and Co.

18K Enamel Frog Brooch Yellow Gold by E. Wolfe and Co.

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in Fairfield, CT

18K Enamel Frog Brooch Yellow Gold by E. Wolfe and Co. This EW & Co. brooch features a frog

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

E. Wolfe & Co. Gold and Diamond Hummingbird Brooch
E. Wolfe & Co. Gold and Diamond Hummingbird Brooch

E. Wolfe & Co. Gold and Diamond Hummingbird Brooch

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in London, GB

brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.81cts 18ct yellow gold signed E. Wolfe and with London assay

Category

2010s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. Rose Gold and Diamond Pig Brooch

E. Wolfe & Co. Rose Gold and Diamond Pig Brooch

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in London, GB

18ct rose gold signed E. Wolfe and with London assay marks 10.1 grams 2.5cm wide

Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. White Gold And Diamond Pelican Brooch

E. Wolfe & Co. White Gold And Diamond Pelican Brooch

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in London, GB

signed E. Wolfe and with London assay marks 9.1 grams 3.5cm long

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Diamond Giraffe Brooch
E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Diamond Giraffe Brooch

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Diamond Giraffe Brooch

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in Montgomery, AL

Round White Diamonds 2 Round Beryl Eyes This is a very unique Pin. It was made by E. Wolfe & Co. and

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Vintage 1980s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. White Gold and Diamond Elephant Brooch
E. Wolfe & Co. White Gold and Diamond Elephant Brooch

E. Wolfe & Co. White Gold and Diamond Elephant Brooch

Located in London, GB

Round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of 3.02cts 18ct white gold signed E. Wolfe 14.2 grams

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2010s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. Vintage Diamond Playing Cat Brooch Yellow Gold
E. Wolfe & Co. Vintage Diamond Playing Cat Brooch Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. Vintage Diamond Playing Cat Brooch Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

A delightful E. Wolfe & Co. vintage diamond and emerald playing cat brooch in 18-karat yellow and

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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage E. Wolfe & Co. Diamond Giraffe Brooch in Yellow Gold
Vintage E. Wolfe & Co. Diamond Giraffe Brooch in Yellow Gold

Vintage E. Wolfe & Co. Diamond Giraffe Brooch in Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

An interesting vintage E. Wolfe & Co. diamond and ruby giraffe brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The

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Vintage 1980s British Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage E Wolf Phoenix Bird 0.98cts Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Pin
Vintage E Wolf Phoenix Bird 0.98cts Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Pin

Vintage E Wolf Phoenix Bird 0.98cts Diamond 18K Gold Brooch Pin

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in Miami, FL

Presenting the Phoenix Bird Brooch by E. Wolfe & Co., an English masterpiece crafted in exquisite

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Vintage 1950s English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. Vintage Musical Dachshund with Diamonds and Sapphires
E. Wolfe & Co. Vintage Musical Dachshund with Diamonds and Sapphires

E. Wolfe & Co. Vintage Musical Dachshund with Diamonds and Sapphires

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This whimsical and highly articulated 18k yellow gold brooch is a product of E. Wolfe & Company

Category

Mid-20th Century English Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. Yellow And White Gold And Diamond Elephant Brooch

E. Wolfe & Co. Yellow And White Gold And Diamond Elephant Brooch

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in London, GB

. Round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.35cts 18ct yellow and white gold signed E. Wolfe

Category

2010s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Diamond, Emerald and Ruby
E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Diamond, Emerald and Ruby

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Diamond, Emerald and Ruby

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in New York, NY

750 E. Wolfe & Co is a family-run fine jewellery manufacturing Workshop, established in 1850 and

Category

1990s British Retro Brooches

Materials

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

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Gold Owl Brooch .55 Carat Diamonds and Emerald Eyes
E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Gold Owl Brooch .55 Carat Diamonds and Emerald Eyes

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Gold Owl Brooch .55 Carat Diamonds and Emerald Eyes

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in New York, NY

carats Stamped EWC 750 E. Wolfe & Co is a family-run fine jewellery manufacturing Workshop, established

Category

1990s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Gold Koala Bear Brooch with .16 Carat Diamonds and Pearl
E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Gold Koala Bear Brooch with .16 Carat Diamonds and Pearl

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Gold Koala Bear Brooch with .16 Carat Diamonds and Pearl

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in New York, NY

E. Wolfe & Co is a family-run fine jewellery manufacturing Workshop, established in 1850 and

Category

1990s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring
E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in London, GB

E Wolfe & Co Handmade 18ct White Gold Peridot and Diamond Cocktail Ring. The peridot centre stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, White Gold

E. WOLFE & CO Monkey Pin
E. WOLFE & CO Monkey Pin

E. WOLFE & CO Monkey Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

natural coral and his chest is set with 6 full cut diamonds. The piece is stamped by E. Wolfe and Co.

Category

English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral

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By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary piece embodying Cartier’s most iconic creature, the great Panther crafted like an exquisite bangle, pave-set with a myriad of brilliant-cut diamonds accented with a ...

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Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A sweet 18k gold frog brooch with green enamel and diamond eyes, signed, numbered and dated: Van Cleef and Arpels, B4397.750 France, 1965 with the master mark Ste. J. for Atelier Jan...

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Located in Feasterville, PA

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

The Van Cleef & Arpels Zip Necklace was patented in 1938 but wasn't fully realized until 1950. The Van Cleef Zip Necklace is part of its signature High Jewelry Collections and is...

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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Mid-20th Century French Artist Brooches

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Located in New York, NY

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Located in New York, NY

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By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

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E Wolfe And Co For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the e wolfe and co you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a e wolfe and co from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic e wolfe and co over the years, but those made by E. Wolfe & Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A e wolfe and co of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 10, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and cushion cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a e wolfe and co, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a E Wolfe And Co?

Prices for a e wolfe and co can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $145 and can go as high as $14,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,950.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.