Early 18th Century Black Japanned Trinket/Jewel Box
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionally rare early 17th century, James I/Charles I, black Japanned jewel box decorated with gold and red flowers and foliage. With a domed lid, opening to reveal two red-vel...
Wood
$4,280Sale Price|20% Off
Meyle & Mayer 1895 German Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch with Diana in 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The queen's portrait is richly dressed with colorful Elizabethan ropes, wearing gold jewelry; a drop dangle earrings and a diadem crown.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Diamond & Rare Natural Pink Diamond Rose Floral Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
From Aril Jewels' Elizabeth collection, the Rose ring has been inspired by the delicate floral motifs seen in Elizabethan jewellery and the Cheapside Hoard, a collection of Tudor & J...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Elizabethan Princess Hard Stone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Museum Quality hard stone cameo brooch depicting a princess from Renaissance era. Her clothes recall the Elizabethan style and are superbly made. This cameo is full of stunning detai...
Agate, 9k Gold
1860s Spanish Elizabethan Renaissance Necklace, Earrings, Ring Jewelry Set
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Important 1860s Spanish Elizabethan Renaissance Necklace, Earrings and Ring Jewelry Set Mounted in silver with tear cabouchon colombian emeralds and diamonds Long earrings and ring w...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 18k Gold
Elizabethan Burmese ruby Fleur-de-lis ring, circa 1575
Located in London, GB
Elizabethan Burmese ruby Fleur-de-lis ring. Set with five table cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in closed back quatre-foil settings, to an impressive fleur-de-lis design featur...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Spanish Romantic Elizabethan II 140ct Colombian Emeralds Necklace
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Important 1850s Spanish Romantic Elizabethan II 140ct Colombian Emeralds Necklace Mounted in silver the precious material of those times and old cut diamonds Original Jewelry cases...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Jill Garber Antique Figural Goddess with Australian Opals Elizabethan Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
The overall length of this one of a kind Elizabethan inspired necklace is 20". • Antique nineteenth century French Victorian Goddess pendant • 10 x 12 vintage Australian Opal double...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.18 in L 1.3 in
Bailey, Banks & Biddle 1880 Enamel Etruscan Queen Pendant 18kt Gold Ruby Diamond
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Miami, FL
The queen's portrait is richly dressed with Elizabethan ropes, wearing pearls jewelry; a drop earrings, a necklace and a diadem.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Spanish Neo-Renaissance Set Ring & Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold, Diamonds & Enamel
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Important 1860s Spanish Elizabethan Renaissance Jewelry Set. Matches another lot of earrings and brooch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 1.21 in W 0.89 in D 0.23 in L 15 in
Victorian Revival Elizabethan Onyx Cameo Gold Necklace and Earrings Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1970s Victorian Revival carved onyx cameo necklace and earrings featuring a portrait of an Elizabethan woman in profile. The cameos are in a 14k yellow gold bezels. The necklace is...
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabethan Gold Signet Ring with Scottish Rampant Lion, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
Elizabethan gold signet ring with Scottish rampant lion. A solid gold signet ring comprising of a central flat discoid bezel with a ropework border, featuring a rampant heraldic lion...
Gold
Spanish Neo Renaissance Set of Brooch and Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Important 1860s Spanish Elizabethan Renaissance Brooch and Earrings Jewelry Set.
Diamond, Gold
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 0.4 in L 17.72 in
Emerald and Rose cut Diamond Rose Floral Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
From Aril Jewels' Elizabeth collection, the Rose pendant has been inspired by the delicate floral motifs seen in Elizabethan jewellery and the Cheapside Hoard, a collection of Elizab...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.31 Carat Diamond Rose Cut Yellow Gold Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
Part of Aril Jewels' Elizabeth collection, this ring was inspired by the gorgeous gems seen in the Elizabethan jewellery of the Cheapside Hoard, an amazing collection found in our ve...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.32 in W 15.16 in D 5.12 in
A Chinese Wooden Black Painted Pillow Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Wooden Black Painted Pillow Box, Early 20th Century Description: The box features a black finish adorned with hand-painted golden garden scenes and floral patterns. Prove...
Wood
Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Empress Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a concave disk depicting a high relief profile of a woman with curling tendrils of long hair that drapes beyond the confines of the circular surround Her face incredibly...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered with enamel as well as with many small diamonds (vintage cuts / circa 0.40 carat i...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Lacquered Box With Gilt Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Black lacquered box decorated overall with gilt figures, trees, pavilions, and flowering plants on the sides, and a landscape scene on the lid. Brass keyhole escutcheon on the front....
Brass
Late 17th Century Leather And Brass Travelling Box
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine and interesting late 17th century English work box or travelling case English Circa 1680 Of conventional form with slightly domed lid, this piece has acquired a magnifi...
Brass
$3,500
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
A Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Kogo (Incense) Box, late 17/early 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Early Japanese Lacquer Incense Box (Kogo) Late 17thc. Of rectangular form with soft corners, decorated with a diaper pattern in gold lacquer on a brownish black ground, with pewter r...
Pewter
$676
H 4.93 in W 14.97 in D 12.21 in
Early 19th C Regency Period Chinoiserie Lacquared Jewellery Box Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A beautifully faded early 19th century Japanese export jewellery box, Chinoiserie decorated with typically scenes, figures and foliage. The box has its originally lacquered segment...
Pine, Lacquer
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare Dutch baroque box composed of padauk wood with original red lacquer finish, decorated with ivory lacquer with gold outline. Richly adorned with heavy brass (or bronze) decorativ...
Brass
17th Century Italian Leather Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 17th century Italian leather covered wood trunk covered in brass nail heads, some spelling out a word on top, and with iron strap hinges and handles, and with a divided in...
Leather, Wood
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 16 in D 11.25 in
Large Chinese Export Black Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Sewing Box C. 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional mid-19th century Chinese Export sewing box is a stunning example of intricate craftsmanship and artistry. The large rectangular box is crafted from wood, finished in...
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
American Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful American Art Nouveau 14k Plique a Jour Brooch of enameled poppies on a pale green plique a jour ground. Flowers modeled in high relief with pink and green translucent ename...
14k Gold
Early 18th - late 17th-century chest / strongbox
Located in MILL, NL
Early 18th / late 17th-century chest / strongbox. Possibly VOC. Chests of this type were mainly used for the safe storage and transport of valuables. This example appears to be Dut...
Wood
Rare 17th c. Tooled Leather Jewelry Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
A jewelry box of rectangular form with domed and corniced top and base plinth of stitched leather. Featuring gilt tooled leather covering all around and elaborate hand-tooled scene...
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A large octagonal form Chinese export tea caddy in black lacquer decorated throughout in gilt and red with figural garden scenes, pavilions, and dense scrolling foliage. The lid pane...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$3,000
H 12 in W 8 in D 6.75 in
18th Century Continental Baroque Period Gilt Tooled Leather Clad Knife Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce original antique European Baroque Period tooled leather clad cutlery caddy, circa 1740 Handcrafted in Continental Europe in the first half of the 18th century, likely Spa...
Leather, Wood
$8,000
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Tea Box, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged tea box with exterior gilt stenciled dragon motif, original interior pewter hand chased figural container with bone k...
Pewter
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Gold Brooch by Carlo Giuliano
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Highly Important Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Portrait Brooch by Carlo Giuliano recognized to be arguably the most significant 19th century Egyptian Revival jewel. An important Egyptian...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
$24,857
H 61.03 in W 99.61 in D 0.2 in
THE OWL IN THE CUPBOARD, Jean Lurçat - Freznch Tapestry TABARD Aubusson - N 1553
By Tabard, Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Jean Lurçat Era: 20th century Style: 1950s-1960s design Condition: Perfect condition Material: Tapestry Width: 253 cm Height: 155 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tradition,...
Wool
$14,628
W 0.75 in L 11.82 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modell...
Diamond, Platinum
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-se...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...
Bronze
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$14,500
H 90 in W 40 in D 23 in
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Georgian Style Red & Gold Chinoiserie Decorated Burton-Ching Secretary Desk.
Wood
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
Persian Turquoise Pearl Necklace Antique Victorian Fringe Teardrop Riviere Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING PERSIAN TURQUOISE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL PEAR SHAPE TEARDROP TURQUOISE GEMS SET IN A WONDERFUL PENDANT FRINGE D...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$34,955 / set
H 126 in W 119 in D 25 in
Monumental Carved Walnut English Victorian Two Piece Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This English-made monumental breakfront bookcase from the 1870s is a magnificent example of 19th-century craftsmanship and neoclassical design. The bookcase stands with impressive ar...
Walnut
Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Cigalia' perfume bottle. Details are highlighted with grey/black staining. The pattern features a cicadas on each of the four corners. Book refe...
Glass
$120,000
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$311Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.25 in W 5.2 in D 4.4 in
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, Georgian circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, very early Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made in the English, late Georgian period, circa 1815-1820. This jug is very decorativ...
Ironstone
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.