Antique Georgian / Early Victorian Gold Garnet Heart Padlock Clasp Pendant
Located in New York, NY
1830-1850 Antique Georgian / Early Victorian Chubby Cabochon Gold Garnet Heart Padlock Clasp Pendant Want to give a gift with meaning?
Garnet, Gold
Antique Georgian Romantic Diamond Padlock Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Georgian padlock brooch/pendant. The central crystal section surrounded by old cut diamonds, with a diamond set opening arm.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Emerald Pearl Diamond Padlock with Matching Chain
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century Georgian padlock pendant with a matching chain. The padlock is made of emeralds and pearls, and has a dangling diamond and emerald heart, and a diamond key.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Pinchbeck Necklace with Paste-Set Padlock Clasp; Bracelet Available
Located in New York, NY
An antique pinchbeck necklace of interlocking oval and circular ringed links with half-ball spacers, completed by a heart-shaped padlock clasp decorated with emerald, ruby, and white...
Pinchbeck
Watermelon Tourmaline Slices Tourmaline Cluster Padlock Heart Bracelet
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Gorgeous pink and green/aqua slices of multicolored watermelon tourmaline slices are interspersed with delicate cluster frills in a cacophony of colors, ranging from pale pinks and r...
Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Georgian Pearl Padlock Locket Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This pretty antique brooch takes the form of a stylised padlock, set with natural pearls and featuring a small locket compartment at the centre. Modelled in 12ct gold, with a dished ...
Pearl, Gold
Georgian Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Located in Stamford, CT
The sentiment that arrives with a Georgian or Victorian heart padlock bracelet is easily understood.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Tiny Georgian Pearl Heart Padlock Charm
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A tiny Georgian heart padlock locket dating from the turn of the (19th) century.
Pearl, 9k Gold
Georgian Pearl Padlock Locket, 12 Karat Gold, circa 1820
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Georgian Conversion, c.1820 This pretty antique locket takes the form of a stylised padlock, set with natural pearls and featuring a small glass compartment at the centre.
Natural Pearl, Gold
Sold
W 0.79 in L 1.26 in
Antique Georgian / Early Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Garnet Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
A splendid antique late Georgian / early Victorian heart padlock clasp dating to approximately 1830-1850.
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Fantastic Georgian Period Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Padlock Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A rare and stunning George III period padlock clasp. Solid rose gold example with plain curved design. Designed with a single natural old cut diamond to the centre with six rubies su...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Lush Georgian Garnet Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Our bracelet contains flat cut Georgian garnets but for the padlock which is set with a cabochon stone.
Key to My Heart – Georgian Emerald Pendant
Located in Wimberley, TX
A fold down pendant and glass covered locket compartment complete the rare Georgian piece. See similar padlock motif brooches and pendants on pages 13, 137 and 140 of “Georgian J...
Emerald, Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian Pansy REGARD and Fede Ring Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
First introduced by the French jeweller Mellerio in 1809, acrostic rings soon became very popular tokens of loving sentiments. Previously, Georgian acrostic jewellery shaped like pad...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,500
W 0.48 in D 0.2 in L 1.34 in
Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Located in New York, NY
A very rare antique Georgian to Victorian Snake Pendant Locket with a small hinged Locket opening in which to place a treasured memento, a mourning item, or possibly poison! The ext...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.5 in W 0.75 in L 1.13 in
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century Gold and Garnet Saint Esprit Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Gold and Garnet Saint Esprit Dove (Holy Spirit) Pendant from the 19th Century set in pinkish gold with enamel accents. Old closed back settings with garnets and pink tourmaline? ston...
Garnet, 14k Gold
$9,791
H 1.34 in W 1.22 in
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Garnet Locket Pendant, with Floral Diamond Setting
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1860 * The chain is sold separately Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite Early Victorian pendant, expertly crafted from 15ct...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Cabochon Garnet Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding necklace taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece has been handcrafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with a duo of intertwined snake chains play...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Garnet & Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet & Pearl Pendant 9ct Gold Edwardian Circa 1900 Fabulous Floral Design Edwardian Pendant. Set with Garnet Centre & Seed Pearl Drop Pendant Measures Approx 38mm x 2...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Mourning Pendant Necklace, Garnet, Diamond Fly, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and rare antique, Victorian era mourning pendant and necklace. Made up from luscious rich, juicy bohemian garnet cabochons in a trefoil pattern, the centre is set with a...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklace 15K Gold - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite antique Victorian 15ct gold garnet cabochon pendant necklace made c.1880. Featuring a stunning Etruscan revival design, this piece displays ...
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
$6,250
H 1.07 in W 0.71 in L 15.75 in
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Garnet Heart Locket Necklace, Circa 1870/80
Located in Napoli, IT
This pretty necklace is Victorian era, 1870/80 ca Glorious workmanship of the period all made of solid 18 Kt gold, English origin Sign that it has been long treasured through centuri...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
$8,778
W 0.99 in L 15.36 in
Victorian Cabochon Garnet Snake Necklace with a Heart Locket in Original Case
Located in London, England
Few motifs in Victorian jewellery are as symbolic as the snake. Popularised after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a serpent engagement ring in 1839, the snake became a symbol of et...
Garnet, 15k Gold
Vintage 15ct Gold, Heart Padlock Pendant, Charm Bracelet Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Heart Padlock 15ct Gold Circa 1910 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This stunning vintage heart padlock is crafted from 15ct yellow gold. This versatile piece can be ...
Gold, 15k Gold
$2,857
D 0.16 in Dm 1.07 in L 1.38 in
Antique Georgian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Rose Gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Georgian pendant has been handcrafted out of 14K yellow and rose gold towards the end of the 18th century. It is designed as a stylized flower with twelve flower petals. Each pe...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian mourning urn pendant, Garnet locket
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful and very special antique Georgian mourning urn pendant. It is designed as a memorial urn, a piece created for a loved one that needed to be remembered, it is decorated w...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cabochon Garnet, Diamond & Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1860 * The chain is sold separately A beautifully romantic Early Victorian pendant, dating to circa 1860, crafted in rich 15ct yellow gol...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
$4,850
H 1.4 in W 0.5 in L 16.5 in
Bohemian Garnet Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Victorian Belle Epoque Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE NATURAL BOHEMIAN GARNET AND PEARL NECKLACE WITH FLOWER FLORETS OF SUPERB LARGE DEEP RED WINE GARNETS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY SET...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold Garnet and Seed Pearl Locket Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 18-karat gold locket pendant dating from the mid-19th century, decorated with a deep red garnet and seed pearls. The oval locket has a finely engraved gold surface with a...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Garnet and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Art Nouveau garnet and pearl pendant necklace. It has been set with a central garnet which is surrounded by multiple seed pearls along with an oval cut garnet drop...
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Edwardian Star Sapphire and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian star-sapphire and diamond drop pendant, consisting of an oval star-sapphire estimated to weigh 9.5 carats, millegrain-set in yellow gold collet, surrounded by rose-cut d...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Chanel Poured Glass Orchid Pendant
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Superb and amazing Chanel Poured Glass Orchid Pendant by Maison Gripoix, Paris. Handmade faux pearls with a large Rose poured glass orchid bloom with pendant pearl. Made in the perio...
Bronze
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Turquoise Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement
Located in New York, NY
An stunning and oh so Romantic Antique Victorian Ring with a Rose Cut Diamond, a halo of Pearls and two Persian Turquoise gems. The combination of Diamond, Pearls and Turquoise in th...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$85,884Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.87 in D 0.2 in L 1.97 in
Big Opal Boulder Australian Fine gemstone Freeform 47 ct Neon Blue SSEF cert
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulder Opal from Queensland, Australia is one of the rarest gemstones on earth. Spectacular in size, color, shape and exhibiting a full rainbow of colors, this 47.50-carat free shap...
Opal
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian cabachon Garnet Memorial Ring with Black Enamel
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Mourning Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1844 Makers Mark S R Beautiful Victorian Mourning Ring. Set with Natural Seed Pearls & a Cabochon Foil Backed Gemstone- Poss...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch Sterling Silver (oxidized or black rhodium) and 18K Yellow Gold with brilliant Enamel colors approx size 2.5' inch long (65 mm) fe...
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
$5,450
H 2 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique Victorian 14K Gold, Porcelain & Enamel Pendant Locket after Fontenay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique revival style pendant. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the style of Eugene Fontenay. Center-set with an oval enamel plaque depicting Venus & Cupid in a garden setting. ...
14k Gold, Enamel
$12,500
H 2.5 in W 1.25 in
Micromosaic Love Bird Dove Locket Necklace Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality Antique Micro-mosaic Locket Pendant finely crafted in high carat gold with a magnificent image of two love birds or doves with flowers on a red background in...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Victorian 0.65ct Diamond Enamel Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 14k yellow gold enamel flower pendant necklace from the Victorian era. The pendant is centered with sparkling old European cut diamond that weighs approximately 0....
Diamond, 14k Gold
André Rambour French Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and enamel pendant by André Rambour. The pendant is designed as a maiden within an enamel iris which is suspended by fancy link chain and enameled ...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,000
H 1.14 in W 0.9 in
Art Nouveau Flower Lily Pad Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER AND LILY PAD MOTIF WITH EXQUISITE IRIDESCENT ENAMEL AND ELEGANT NATURAL PEARLS. TH...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Cameo Signed G. Stella Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 46.3 Grams Stone: Sardonyx Shell Measurements: 3.45 x 135.28 x 51 mm Signed: G. Stella. ITEM #: BR-1463-112624-12 Circa 1840s. Museum Quality Cameo Tiara. This stunning ant...
Other
$2,694
H 0.8 in W 0.4 in L 18.25 in
Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Enamel Floral Necklace, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian seed pearl and enamel, 9 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine Victorian floral necklace has bee...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...
Diamond, Pearl, 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.
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The rarity of this beautifully preserved matched set cannot be overstated.
From diamonds to glass, gold to iron, get to know the stories behind the materials and techniques that defined the jewelry of this era.
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