Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant with Swallow
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Edwardian Swallow Crescent Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1900 *The chain is sold separately.
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Pearl Crescent Moon Pendant with Rose Gold Swallow
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1910 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY. This exquisite 15-carat yellow gold crescent moon pendant is beautifully adorned with a graduated ar...
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped Edwardian Oval Floral, Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
The back of the locket showcases a pretty swallow that adds a touch of elegance and whimsy to the piece.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Heart Locket with Swallow Engraving
Located in Brighton, GB
The supporting frame of the locket and hinge are base metal. Gorgeous, Edwardian heart shaped locket. Beautifully decorated with a pretty swallow & flower with a zig zag patterned ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Large Gold Swallows Brooch
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large 15ct gold brooch containing five swallows from large to small along the main bar. In Classical Chinese paintings the swallow represented happiness and the arrival o...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Swallow Dated 1913 Bangle
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This striking Sterling Silver Edwardian bird bangle has been intricately engraved across the face with a pattern of natural forms surrounding a single swallow in flight.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Large Diamond Swallow Bird Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable antique Swallow brooch encrusted with old mine cut diamonds and small ruby beads set as eyes. The Swallow has long been a popular design element over the years, as is its co...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Swallow Pendant Necklace with Diamond
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl and Diamond Swallow Necklace 15ct Gold Circa 1910 This exquisite 15ct gold Edwardian swallow necklace is a true testament to craftsmanship and elegance.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Swallow Pendant Necklace with Diamond Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Necklace 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 This exquisite 15ct gold Edwardian swallow necklace is a true testament to craftsmanship and elegance.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Front & Back Swallow Locket
Located in Portland, England
The locket depicts a swallow in the flight surrounded by a garland of flowers.
Gold
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Front & Back Swallow Locket
Located in Portland, England
This beautiful and charming Edwardian 9ct gold front & back locket was made circa the 1900s.
Gold
Antique Moonstone Swallow Brooch, 12k Gold, Edwardian Pin
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Edwardian Moonstone Swallow brooch or pin. A slim 12kt yellow gold bar set with a rich textured golden Swallow bird in flight.
Moonstone, Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond Large Swallow Bird Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Platinum Swallow Bird Brooch, measuring 2 1/2 inches in length and 2 inches from Wing tip to Tip. Set with White Clean old mine cut Diamonds totaling 5 Carats and further ...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1.06 Carat Pave Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Swallow Bird Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a stylized swallow in flight with delicately engraved tail and stylized scallop motif feathers Set throughout by old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Edwardian Round Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Swallow Locket 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped Circa 1900 This is a stunning Edwardian round shaped locket, with a 9ct rose gold back and front.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.99 in W 1.04 in
Antique 9ct Gold Back & Front Stamped, Edwardian Octagonal Shaped Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
This octagonal-shaped piece features a fabulous hand-engraved swallow and flower set with paste stones, adding a distinctive touch of sophistication.
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Blue Paste and Pearl Swallow Wishbone Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique blue paste, pearl, and yellow gold brooch, set with a round cut blue paste, and ten seed pearls, set in 9 karat yellow gold, with a silver pin. The brooch is adorned wit...
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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H 2.2 in W 1.3 in
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Ruby Swallow Flying Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Stock Number: MK-130721033 Very Fine Textured Gold Work, Swallow Bird Flying Brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Swallow Birds Necklace of 14k & 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Graceful and symbolic, this enchanting swallow necklace features two swallows in flight, crafted in warm 14k gold, and accented by a single, elegant pearl dangle. Originally a brooch...
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Magnificent Crystal Box, Cold Painted Bronze Wrapped, Swallows, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and fantastic Vienna cold painted bronze made to wrap around this open=topped heavy crystal box. The naturalistic frame supports two magnificent Swallows looking to...
Crystal, Bronze
Edwardian Pavè Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Swallow Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as a swallow mid-flight with spread wings and a split tail. Symbolic of love since they mate for life and are thought to guide sailors home. Pavè set in platinum wi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Pearl Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1910 This exquisite brooch, crafted from 15ct yellow gold, showcases the elegance of the Edwardian era.
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Paste Swallow Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian heart shape locket pendant crafted in 9K gold.
Gold, 9k Gold
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H 1.39 in W 1 in
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped, Edwardian Oval Shaped Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold Edwardian locket, a true testament to the craftsmanship of its era.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.13 in W 0.89 in
9ct Rose Gold Back & Front, Edwardian Heart Shaped, Seed Pearl Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
This heart-shaped piece features a fabulous hand-engraved swallow set with natural seed pearls and a flower set with paste stones, adding a distinctive touch of sophistication.
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Swallow and Shamrock Brooch, Pin, Boxed
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Edwardian era Swallow and Shamrock or clover brooch.
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Sweetheart Brooch, 9ct Gold, Swallow, Lovers Knot
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique sweetheart brooch. This particular sweetheart brooch really does pack in every kind of symbolic message it can. Crafted in sterling silver, it has...
Gold, Silver
Edwardian Swallow Wedding Comb in 18 Karats Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Edwardian swallow wedding comb in 18 karats gold. Two swallows in solid gold adorn the upper part of the head jewel.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl Swallow Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We converted this Edwardian swallow from a brooch into a necklace. This 15k gold swallow is rendered in flight, the span of its wings are detailed with textured feathers and the cent...
Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Edwardian Diamond Flock of Swallows Pin
Located in New York, NY
American antique bird brooch: flock of swallows flying in formation. Approximately 8 carats of diamonds mounted in platinum and gold. Length: 3 in.
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Swallow Locket Dated Chester 1916
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous little antique Victorian locket is fully hallmarked and dated Chester 1916. The piece features a lovely engraved border with an image of a swallow and flowers on the f...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Turquoise and Pearl Locket 15 Carat Gold, Swallow Charm
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An antique pendant being a 15ct gold circular picture locket with a garland surround of turquoise and pearl in bead settings and collar mounts. We have added an antique charm of a 9...
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Art Nouveau Swallows Necklace, Edwardian 18k Gold Love Birds Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Nouveau swallows necklace in yellow gold 18 karats. This necklace is composed of two swallows holding each, by a chain, a couple of swallow. The birds are finely chiselled, they ...
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Pearl and Diamond Swallow Brooch
Located in Glasgow, GB
An early 20th century swallow brooch. The brooch is in the form of a swallow, with realistically engraved feathers, green enamel decoration, wings and eye set with rose-cut diamonds,...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 9ct Gold Double Swallow Bird Brooch, Circa 1904
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A beautifully simple Edwardian 9ct yellow gold double swallow brooch hand crafted in 1904.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Turquoise and Pearl Locket 15 Carat Gold, Swallow Charm
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An antique pendant being a 15ct gold circular picture locket with a garland surround of turquoise and pearl in bead settings and collar mounts. We have added an antique charm of a 9...
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Edwardian Pearl Swallow Bird and Branch Brooch 15 Karat Gold
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This endearing antique seed pearl swallow bird brooch is beautifully crafted in 15 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pearl and Diamond Swallow Brooch
Located in Glasgow, GB
An early 20th century swallow brooch. The brooch is in the form of a swallow, with realistically engraved feathers, green enamel decoration, wings and eye set with rose-cut diamonds,...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Rose Gold Pearl and Amethyst Swallow Bird Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Preston, Lancashire
A delightful antique Edwardian period Pearl and Amethyst Swallow bird in flight pendant necklace made in rose gold.
Amethyst, Pearl, Rose Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Octagonal Signet Ring Hallmarked London 1932
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Signet Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Hallmarked London 1932 Elevate your accessory collection with this stunning vintage signet ring, crafted in luxurious 18ct yellow gold. T...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design Collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 18" long Albert watch link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold on Pearls, Alex Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
White freshwater pearls adorned with a red German glass bead that is edged with 24K gold. It is finished with 14K gold filled metals. This necklace is adjustable approximately 15-18 ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
$501
Size: 38,5 (EU) 7 (US)
Pink and blue leather sandals with multicolor rhinestone embellishment Miu-Miu
By Miu Miu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and blue leather sandals with multicolor rhinestone embellishment. Buckle closure on the top side Heel's height : 7 cm SHOE SIZE : 38,5 (Eu) 7 (US)
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Victorian Curb Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1880 This antique Victorian curb link bracelet is a true treasure. Crafted from 15ct yellow gold, this chunky design is sure...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Oval Opal Solitaire Ring W/ 0.80ctw Old Diamond Halo
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super cute Victorian era ring is crafted in solid 14k gold and features an oval cabochon opal stone displaying vibrant blue, green and orange play throughout. The opal solitaire...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
$1,008Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.18 in L 0.87 in
Everyday Dainty Ruby and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Dainty Ruby and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need dangle earrings to make a statement with your look. These earring...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Art Deco Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous locket is modelled in glossy 9 carat yellow gold. The inside is left empty to fill with your memories! Hallmarked Sheffield 1915. Locket Dimensions 24x30mm Drop inc l...
Pearl, Gold
Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XX century Dimensions: 2.90 x 2.80 cm Carats: 4,50 total cts Weight: 5,75 gr This brooch dating back to the beginning of the 20th century stands out for the presence of bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
Chanel Vintage Embellished Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Archive Embellished Logo Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...
Suzy Levian 14K White Gold 0.33 Carat Bezel White Diamond Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Adorn yourself or your favorite person with the lovely elegance of this 14-karat gold and diamond necklace, which boasts 12 evenly spaced diamonds. Choose from multiple gold colors t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
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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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Get to know the looks that defined this period of glamour and frivolity.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.