Unavailable|$1,800
Antique Georgian 18 Karat Gold and Smokey Quartz Intaglio Fob Seal
Located in London, GB
several darts and circles and at the top of the Crest is a Leopards Head. The Gold work and Intaglio are
Quartz, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,400
Large Antique Georgian 18 Karat Gold and White Agate Intaglio Fob Seal
Located in London, GB
chain. The Gold work and Intaglio are in good condition and this design of seal looks best when worn on
Agate, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold Mini Chalcedony Fob Seal with Carved Forget Me Not, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A delightfully dainty and rare Victorian 9ct gold fob seal that has a masterfully carved forget me
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,600
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold and White Agate Intaglio Swivel Fob Seal
Located in London, GB
Unicorns Head emerging. The Gold work and Intaglio are in good condition and this type of swivel Seal looks
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 18K gold turquoise carnelian seal fob pendant “as free as a leaf”
Located in Versailles, FR
Step back in time to the romantism of the Victorian era with this exquisite French antique 18K gold
Carnelian, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Large Seal Fob c1800 Heavy 9.1g 375 Purity Onyx Cameo Lady
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY ROSE GOLD ONYX CAMEO WATCH FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose Gold - thick
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,265
Antique Gold Fob Seal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Impressively large fob seal of a lions head and claws encircled by snakes. The seal is quartz
Quartz, 9k Gold
Sold|$5,450
Georgian Neoclassical Gold Fob Seal
Located in New Orleans, LA
Georgian-period gold fob seal. The dome-shaped handle is inlaid with brilliant red coral and sky-blue
Coral, Multi-gemstone
Sold|$7,648
Antique Hunting Gold Seal Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century hunting fob seal, the carved foliate mount depicting two hound dogs stalking
Gold
Sold|$650
Antique Grape Motif Gold Fob Seal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold Victorian 9K gold plated fob decorated with grapes and grape leaves. Wonderful to wear on a
Citrine, Gold Plate
Sold|$5,000
Antique Judaica Fob Seal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian 15K gold seal fob with two intaglios. The small green goldstone is engraved with a crown
Agate, Chalcedony, 15k Gold
Sold|$2,400
18K Gold Blood Stone Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Flushing, NY
18K Gold Blood Stone Seal Fob Pendant Approximate Dimensions: 3.8 cm (Height) x 3 cm (Length) x
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Seal Fob England, C.1875
Located in Toronto, ON
Fine quality antique English, 15K (acid tested) fob seal C.1875. The seal with a coiled gold frame
Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian Gold Agate Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Nottingham, GB
Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant
Gold
Georgian Gold Carnelian Seal Fob C.1820
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Georgian rose Gold and Carnelian Seal Fob C.1820. The carnelian seal engraved with coat of
Carnelian, Gold
Sold|$1,350
Mid Victorian Lyre Seal Fob
By Glorious Antique Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
A 15 kt gold seal inscribed with the words "Good Night Alls Well" on its tassie type seal
15k Gold
Sold|$3,368
Swiss Gold Musical Fob Seal, Circa 1820
Located in Madrid, ES
Pendant with music box. Gold. Switzerland, around 1820. Pendant made of gold of alloys with
Gold, Other
Antique Gold Seal Fob, English, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique gold seal fob, English, circa 1890. Georgian style with rectangular unengraved carnelian
Antique Gold Seal Fob, English circa 1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Gold Seal Fob, English C.1890. Georgian style with rectangular unengraved carnelian. Acid
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Bloodstone Snake Seal Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880s This antique seal fob is a true masterpiece
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Gold Basket Swivel Seal Fob, circa 1840
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique gold basket swivel seal fob, circa 1840. Cushion shape, one side with black onyx engraved
Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Cased Carnelian Seal Fob Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, early Victorian gold cased Carnelian seal fob. It is a very decorative seal
Carnelian, Gold, Bronze
Exquisite 1834 Gold Fob Seal Commemorating Waterloo Day
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite museum-quality fob seal, crafted in 15-carat gold, is a magnificent example of 19th
Citrine, Gold
Naval Interest Victorian Gold and Bloodstone Fob Seal
Located in Firenze, IT
with the crest of Sir Alexander Milne (1806-1896), circa 1870, the seal with chased scrolling
Agate, Gold
Ornate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Seal Fob Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Ornate 14K Yellow Gold Citrine Steel Fob Ring Size 6.75 This ornate unique ring is intricately
Citrine, Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Bloodstone & Carnelian Swivel Seal Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1913 Makers Mark J T J Specialists in
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Seal Fob, Onyx
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Victorian era 9ct gold and Onyx seal fob. It is a large seal fob with a
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold and Blood Stone Figural Signet Seal Fob
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 Solid Gold Figural Hunting theme Seal Fob, measuring 1 inch X 3/4 inch x 1 inch height
Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant most beautiful citrine stone Measurements
Citrine, Gold
Antique Anti-Slavery Themed Carnelian Gold Crest Seal Fob
Located in Baltimore, MD
"PURUM PATIENTIA FRANCE". Notwithstanding the word "France" in the inscription, our wax seal fob is
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Doves of Peace Seal Fob, 9k Gold and Bloodstone
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique 9ct gold seal fob pendant. This is such an unusual piece and very
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant- This stunning watch fob features a hunter
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Gold and Carnelian Seal Fob C.1820
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Georgian rose Gold and Carnelian Seal Fob C.1820. The carnelian seal engraved with coat of
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Early Victorian Agate and 18kt Gold Ornate Seal Fob
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic detail on an ornate early Victorian, large seal fob with its original ring. On the gold
18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob/Seal Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Carnelian Watch Fob/Seal Pendant- This elegant watch fob pendant is
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique Egyptian Revival Gold Enamel and Gem Set Seal Fob
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 14K Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Seal Fob, measuring 1 1/4 inch in length, very nicely
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique 9k gold novelty seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Jug, Pitcher
Located in NEWARK, GB
This sweet little antique novelty gold seal fob pendant is so much fun! Modelled as a jug or
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,400
Antique Hidden Seal Fob World Globe Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
Most unusual globe pendant in that rather than the usual open interior, this has a hinged triangle of three agate stones. The meaning or purpose is unclear but it certainly makes a g...
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Seal Fob Pendant, 9k Rolled Gold, Quartz, Initial M
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Georgian 9ct rolled gold and carved quartz crystal seal fob. It is a
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique Victorian 9kt Gold Watch Key Seal Fob Pendant, Masonic, Bloodstone
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold watch key seal fob pendant is just incredible. So much
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chunky Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Chain Necklace with Fob Seal
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Chunky Antique 9ct Gold Trombone Link Chain Necklace with a Carnelian and Bloodstone Spinning Fob
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9k Gold Squirrel Figural Seal Fob, Banded Agate and Coral
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning and rare antique 9kt gold seal fob pendant. A figural seal fob intricately designed as
Agate, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold Cased, Victorian Engraved Chalcedony Seal Fob Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob Tests as 15ct Gold Cased Circa 1880 * The chain is sold separately A finely
Chalcedony, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Double Sided Hardstone Locket Seal Fob, C.1880
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique 14k gold double sided hardstone locket fob pendant charm, C.1880. Carnelian carved Greek
Agate, Gold
Victorian 14k Tri Tone Gold Intaglio Citrine Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
gold fob seal has been acid tested and confirmed at 14 karats, and weighs a substantial 34 grams
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Fob 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Charm Seal Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Lovely antique Victorian fob (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian seal fob pendant, 9 karat yellow gold, G S initials
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Georgian era 9kt gold and carved glass seal fob. It is a very decorative
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Fob Seal Charm 14 Karat Gold Inscribed Music Notes Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Victorian era fob (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. A green
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masonic 18 Karat Gold All Seeing Eye Enamel Heliotrope Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Masonic fob seal pendant crafted in 18K gold. It depicts the symbols of Freemasonry
Gold, Enamel
Hardstone Intaglio Seal Fobs, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The gold fob with chased floral decoration, inlaid with a square white agate. Lenght : 2,5cm
Agate, Gold
Antique Gold Victorian Watch Key and Fob Seal in the Form of a Trumpet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual Antique 18K gold Victorian Combination Watch Key & Fob Seal in the form of a trumpet, c1880
18k Gold
Regency Revival Chalcedony Intaglio Fob Seal w/ Lion Coat of Arms and Dragons
Located in Baltimore, MD
art of engraving hard-stones is a lost art, and as such, fob seals with their beautiful engraved stone
Chalcedony, 15k Gold
C1810 18K Fob Seal of Carnelian with Motto and Crest of Mason Family
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 18K Scottish fob features an imposing stone tower, the crest for the Mason surname. The fob
Agate, Carnelian, 18k Gold
Seal with an intaglio of Achilles mourning Patroclus. English, 18th century.
Located in London, GB
. Measurements Intaglio: 2.7 × 2.2 cm. Gold-cased fob seal: 3.1 × 3.0 × 2.5 cm (excluding loose bail). A finely
Vintage 14 Gold Necklace with Rose Gold Citrine Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
14K Rose gold fob seal pendant with arched top and bezel set foiled citrine base circa 1860, newer
Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Albertina Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
& the cutest, little, gold heart seal fob which is stamped for 9ct. Weight 10.7g Measures approx
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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.
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