Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The design is drawn on the flat back/reverse side of the crystal cabochon, it is hand carved, and then painted by a master artisan Birds were much desired by Victorian ladies Fine we...
Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed round shape rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier. Mounted in 18Kt gold setting Finger size: 7 Diameter of the top: 25 mm Weight: 16.2 gr
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 14K YG Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The reverse of the crystal has been expertly intaglio-carved and meticulously painted, creating the remarkable three-dimensional illusion for which Essex crystal jewelry is celebrated.
14k Gold
Victorian 21K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Glass Pendant #23263
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Victorian 21K Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Glass Pendant- This exceptional reverse intaglio glass pendant is set in beautifully detailed 21K yellow gold and is reverse painted...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Edwardian Period Equestrian Essex Crystal pendant/brooch in the shape of a beautifully detailed gold saddle. The cabochon crystal engraved and painted on the reverse, depict...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Dog Portrait Stickpin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The craftsmanship and attention to detail are characteristic of late 19th-century jewelry, when reverse intaglio crystals, also known as Essex crystals, were prized for their artistr...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold
Late Victorian 18k Gold Intaglio Essex Crystal Cuff Links with Birds
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Crafted from luxurious 18k gold, each cuff link features a beautifully detailed Intaglio Essex crystal depicting birds in a charming and lifelike manner.
Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Horse Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The links have an circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a horses head in reins.
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold 'dog' cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The links have an circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel, framed within a plain and unembellished 18k yellow gold border.
Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Sailboat Tie Clip, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 14 karat yellow gold 'sailboat' tie clip; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Horse Essex Crystal Earrings Enamel 14 Karat Gold Equestrian Racing
Located in New York, NY
Essex Crystal The colloquially termed ‘Essex Crystal,’ or reverse carved intaglio is to many an intricate, fascinating, and eye-catching aspect of jewelry that never fails to put a s...
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
Set on a mother of pearl background in 18kt gold. Essex Crystal or reverse intaglio are made from a cabochon (domed) crystal which has been carved from the back and then hand paint...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
Set on a mother of pearl background in 18kt gold. Essex Crystal or reverse intaglio are made from a cabochon (domed) crystal which has been carved from the back and then hand paint...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal Intaglio Bird Floral Motif Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian Reverse Essex Crystal intaglio Bird floral motif necklace.
18k Gold
Edwardian Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal 14K gold nautical bracelet & broach set
Located in Surfside, FL
Edwardian square Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal handpainted nautical bracelet & broach set, in 14k yellow gold.
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Pug Dog Gold Stick Pin, Austria
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Pug Dog Gold Stick Pin 14k rose gold (580/1000), rock crystal Length 7.8 cm, diameter of head 1.4 cm Marks: Viennese assay marks for ...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Locket
Located in New York, NY
An adorable Victorian Essex crystal reverse intaglio locket. This 18k gold locket features a Norwich terrier surrounded by rose cut diamond row and extra pearls at four additional po...
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Exquisite Essex Crystal and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Originally a brooch and now mounted as a ring, it is a reverse intaglio in Essex crystal. The process to make a piece like this is a long and highly skilled effort of multiple crafts...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal German Shepherd Cufflinks
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A pair of reverse intaglio Essex crystal cufflinks, each depicting a German Shepherd dog.
Crystal, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Horse Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Yellow Gold Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Ring. With domed round shape rock crystal.
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Reverse Essex Crystal Intaglio Spaniel Gold Stick Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Yellow Gold and Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Spaniel Dog Stick Pin, C.1910.
Reverse Intaglio Crystal Essex Crystal Dog Brooch Locket, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique English reverse intaglio crystal dog brooch, C.1880. The 15K brooch of circular shape with star gold border, the crystal painting of a spaniel. Locket to reverse. Diameter: 1...
Vintage Tiffany & Co England Essex Reverse Intaglio Field Mice Gold Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Essex Reverse Intaglio Field Mice Cufflinks by Tiffany & Co England.
Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Solid Gold Reverse Painted Intaglio Essex Glass Terrier Dog Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 3.43 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 13.6mm (0.53"...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Jack Russell Stick Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an antique Victorian stick pin brooch crafted in 14K gold depicting a cute Jack Russell Terrier. The circular detail is made of cabochon cut rock crystal. The picture of a do...
Crystal, Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Fox Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This exceptional pair of Essex crystal intaglio cufflinks is exceptional quality set with hand painted Essex crystal intaglios, depicting a fox's head.
Crystal, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The links have an circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a pair of 'English Pointer' dogs.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold 'Bird' Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The anterior links have an oval form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a bird, a gold finch and a bull finch, pe...
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Essex Crystal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Equestrian Reverse Head Cufflinks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Cufflinks feature an equestrian design with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex Crystal panel. crafted in 14k Yellow Gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Essex Crystal, Yellow Gold Dog Brooch - Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional Victorian diamond, essex crystal and 9k yellow gold reverse intaglio dog brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Crystal, Diamond, 9k Gold
1890s Victorian Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold 'Bird' Dress Studs
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The anterior face of the studs are ornamented with an exceptional circular hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal, each depicting a different species of bird upon a branch; A ro...
Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Link Bracelet Showing Hunting Scenes
Located in Princeton, NJ
-14 karat yellow gold -Reverse painted Essex crystal intaglios -Circa 1920s, of American and English manufacture -Length of bracelet measures 7 inches
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Sold
H 0.38 in Dm 1.25 in
Antique Essex Crystal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold 'Brussels Griffon' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is ornamented with a feature hand painted Essex crystal reverse intaglio, depicting a 'Brussels Griffon' dog.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Gold Reverse Intaglio Painted Crystal Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, ON
Very Fine 19th century Gold Reverse Intaglio painted Crystal `Essex Crystal’ large Pendant, English, C.1880.
Victorian 18K Gold Fox Terrier Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This stick pin houses a reverse carved intaglio (also known as a reverse painted intaglio, or ‘Essex crystal’).
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Jockey Essex Rock Crystal Intaglio Bracelet, circa 1895
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A delightful Victorian Jockey Essex Rock Crystal Intaglio Bracelet, ca. 1895 The bracelet features five large rock crystal essex Intaglio links, featuring two jockeys riding a horse...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Yellow Gold Stick Pin
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Yellow Gold Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Stick Pin. With domed round shape rock crystal.
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Painted Intaglio Horse Charm Medallion
Located in New York, NY
A true collector's piece for those that collect reverse intaglio Essex crystal antiques or for those that simply love equestrian and horses.
Crystal, 14k Gold
JE Caldwell & Co Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Yellow Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Horse Brooch Pin by JE Caldwell & Co.
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Dog Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian round pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. It depicts a hunting dog. The circular detail is made of cabochon cut rock crystal. The picture of a dog is hand drawn and i...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Gold Crop Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is ornamented with a hand painted Essex crystal reverse intaglio, depicting a racehorse and jockey.
Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Essex Crystal Fox Head Brooch
Located in Warminster, GB
A rare Quality 18ct. Gold, Antique, Essex Crystal intaglio, reverse carved and painted Fox Head Brooch.
18k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog and Horse Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The links have a circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each cufflink consists of two Essex crystal panels, one depicting a horse in rei...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold 'Fox' Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The links have a circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a fox's head, framed within a plain and unembel...
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 1880s Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold 'Pheasant' Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The links have an circular form, ornamented with a hand painted reverse intaglio Essex crystal panel. Each Essex crystal panel depicts a pheasant.
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Essex Crystal English Bulldog Brooch Set With Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Tampa, FL
This exceptional Essex crystal brooch features a hyper realistic reverse intaglio of an English Bulldog hand carved into rock crystal and hand painted to perfection.
Diamond, Sapphire, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 3.15 in W 0.95 in D 0.24 in
TIFFANY & CO. 1900 Edwardian Essex Glass Enameled Equestrian Pin In 18Kt Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The stick pin has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and mounted with an Essex glass reverse intaglio carving, depicting the equestrian thematic of a three-dimensional ho...
Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Essex Crystal Terrier Cufflinks
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Known as reverse crystal intaglios or Essex crystals, this pair, carved backwards into the back of a crystal, painted in reverse and set in 18kt gold are artist miniature depictions ...
Agate, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Jack Russell Dog Stick Pin 15 Karat Gold & Mother Of Pearl
Located in Preston, Lancashire
These stunning reverse intaglio crystal or Essex crystal pins are becoming very rare to find at such nice quality.
15k Gold
Westminster Terrier Stuart Crystal Ring "Best in Show"
Located in Stamford, CT
The white terrier with perky ears, has a look as if he were saying "what did I do now?" The ring, an Essex Crystal or Reverse Crystal Intaglio was carved in reverse on the back of t...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Art Deco Reverse Crystal Intaglio 'Essex Crystal' Dachshund
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the incredible art of reverse crystal intaglio also known as essex crystal. The dog appears to be three dimensional.
Crystal, 14k Gold
Essex Crystal Gold Horse Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of 14 carat yellow gold horse Essex, or reverse intaglio cufflinks. Very beautifully detailed and painted horses.
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
The dog seems to jump from its containment. Essex crystal or reverse crystal intaglio, another name for the art, was painstakingly hand made by an artist carving the the subject in r...
Crystal, 15k Gold
Reverse Crystal Intaglio West Highland Terrier Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
The white terrier with perky ears, has a look as if he were saying "what did I do now?" The ring, an Essex Crystal or Reverse Crystal Intaglio was carved in reverse on the back of th...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II century A.D Ring size: 8 Top size: 14 mm x 11 mm Weight: 6.8 gr This magical ring from the Roman era, dating back to the 2nd century, is characterized by a simple contemp...
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century 23KT Gold Micromosaic Mourning Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique 19th century mourning pendant in 23KT gold, of oval form with a micromosaic panel to the front depicting two birds perched on flowering branches. The central mosaic is fra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1880 18K Signet Ring By Virtue and Valour, size 7.25
Located in Baltimore, MD
Known as the ‘gentleman’s ring’, a signet ring traditionally serves as a reminder that the wearer is of a certain bloodline or heritage. Traditionally signet rings are handed down o...
18k Gold
Neo Renaissance Gold And Sapphire Ring, Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Finger Size: 7 Weight: 13,70 gr The ring, dated to the late 19th century, is characterised by a sumptuous 22-karat yellow gold setting i...
Sapphire, Gold
French 20th Century Glass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Round in shape, this antique medallion is made of 2 clear, colorless glasses. They are held together by a chased gold circle, decorated with small la...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Signet Ring with Shield
Located in Venice, CA
Set in 14k gold, the banded agate intaglio ring is hand-carved with a unique image: a shield topped by a knight’s helmet and a plume of feathers. The shield contains a six-pointed st...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Agate and 14 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This cool agate stone has almost a leopard print look to it! The stone is clear except from two golden stripes that creep in. The 14ct gold shoulders are ornate and suit the long sto...
Agate, Gold
French, 1900s, Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Massive antique ring, it represents the head of a lion the open mouth, which holds an antique- cut diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat gold Victorian Carved Agate Cameo Ring 1800s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning floral and birds make up the surround on this 14K gold ring. Center is a Victorian woman. Victorian later soldered onto a modern shank. The ring is large in scale measuring ...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian rock crystal faceted brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
ANTIQUE ENGLISH ROCK CRYSTAL BROOCH – C.1890s – GILT BRASS – FACETED OVAL CRYSTAL ✨ A beautiful and wonderfully romantic English antique brooch dating to around the 1890s, featuring...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Gold Plated Hand Engraved Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold plated locket with a twisted edging, featuring lovely hand engraved swirl and line designs on both sides. The locket is held loosely within the edging. Measuri...
Gold Plate
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Micromosaic Dog Ring, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 13.3 gr This magnificent micromosaic dates to the 19th century, which is one of the periods of maximum production of...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Holbeinesque Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet measuring 18mm x 13mm, surrounded by six old brilliant-cut diamonds, set within yellow gold squar...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Ancient 22k Gold Roman Jasper Intaglio Signet Ring, 2nd Century Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 9 x 13 mm Ring Size: 7 Weight: 8,30 gr The intaglio of the second century of Roman production, depicts the profile of a male figure wearing a radiate...
Jasper, Gold, 22k Gold
Gold And Ovoid Agate Roman Cameo Dog Ring 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II-III century Intaglio size: 1.8x1.5 cm Ring size: 7 Weight: 7.16 gr Il cammeo in agata, risalente al periodo imperiale romano del II-III secolo, raffigura un cane sedut...
Jasper, Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Floral Engraved Oval Shaped Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 * The chain is sold separately This exquisite 18-carat yellow gold locket is a stunning example of craftsmanship and timeless bea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,775 / set
W 1 in L 1.88 in
Pair 19th Century Carved Coral Rosebud and Leaf 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality antique carved red coral and 14K yellow gold Rosebud earrings 19th Century Each earring composed of delicately hand carved coral rosebuds and foliage ideal for a fa...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 bag featured in fresh Vert Criquet. Stunning Hermes light green that is absolutely neutral. Epsom leather accentuates colours beautiful...
Antique Victorian Gold Locket 16 Karat Etruscan Pearl, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant in an Etruscan open work motif set with pearls in the most stunning warm brushed 16 Karat Rose Gold. A perfect size - two ...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral and 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The pop of the coral against the 15ct gold is absolutely stunning. The ring holds five stones in total and are held is very simple settings. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Band Width: 7mm
Coral, 15k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Essex crystal carving of a horse and jockey surrounded by rose diamonds. Perhaps they are symbolic of the winners wreath. The crystals are carved in reverse or intaglio into the flat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage Italian gold fish charm pendant created with a blue enameled body. The fish is beautifully detailed and created with a great royal blue scaly skin. Designed in 18 karat yel...
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Goddess Athena Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic, ancient Greek silver 'tetradrachm" coin minted in Athens 454-405 BC depicts the goddess Athena wearing a crestless Attic helmet. The bowl of the helmet is elaborately d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. This 1999 LES SALADES creation by Thierry Mugler is truly beautiful. The silhouette is gorgeous: a long column that skims the figure with surgical pre...
$3,244
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
$2,275
Size: 32 A / Small
1960s Christian Dior 32A Silk Three Piece Bloomers Bra 60s Vintage Lingerie Set
By Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1960s Christian Dior silk lingerie set ! Features baby blue silk bloomer shorts that have a button closure on the back. Two different bras—one in pink, and one in ivory. Dior lo...
Vintage 1950's Green Tulle Strapless Evening Gown Lace Evening Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Nashville, TN
A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered in forest green tulle, sea green lace and lined in fern green rayon, accented by delicate silver claw set rh...
$15,545
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Peacock c. 200 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 200 AD This impressive Roman ring is crafted from solid gold of approximately 21.28 karats and features broad, tapering shoulders – a form popular in the early 3rd century AD ...
Garnet, Gold, Silver
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.