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Gold Enamel Zodiac

Fabergé Phases of the Moon Clock Egg, 18k Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Rock Crystal
Fabergé Phases of the Moon Clock Egg, 18k Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Rock Crystal

Fabergé Phases of the Moon Clock Egg, 18k Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Rock Crystal

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Beneath the dome of cut and polished rock crystal lies a celestial map: an arrangement of gold-leaf stars on a dark blue enamelled sky. A gold zodiac disc rotates beneath, showing th...

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Early 2000s German Art Deco Enamel Frames and Objects

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Blue Sapphire, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Crystal, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold...

Vintage 1960s Gold and Enamel Zodiac Band
Vintage 1960s Gold and Enamel Zodiac Band

Vintage 1960s Gold and Enamel Zodiac Band

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and orange enamel. Circa 1960s Size 8 1/4

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Vintage 1960s Band Rings

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18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Italian Zodiac Scorpio Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Italian Zodiac Scorpio Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Italian Zodiac Scorpio Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a circular disc with an enamel depiction of a scorpion representing the zodiac starsign of Scorpio in a field of three white e...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Black Enamel Zodiac Astrology 14 Karat Gold Charm Diamond Pendant Necklace
Black Enamel Zodiac Astrology 14 Karat Gold Charm Diamond Pendant Necklace

Black Enamel Zodiac Astrology 14 Karat Gold Charm Diamond Pendant Necklace

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

The 14 karat gold pendant medallion is set with black enamel and .03 carats of shimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive piece...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Rare Vintage Italian 18k Gold Gemini Zodiac Charm Fine Enamel Stamped 750
Rare Vintage Italian 18k Gold Gemini Zodiac Charm Fine Enamel Stamped 750

Rare Vintage Italian 18k Gold Gemini Zodiac Charm Fine Enamel Stamped 750

Located in Tucson, AZ

Fashioned in 2.9 grams of 18k yellow gold, stamped 750. Boasting a lovely patina this unique vintage Italian zodiac charm features the Gemini twins, beautifully rendered in fine ena...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Pendant Zodiac Constellation Virgo Maiden Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.11gr
Vintage Pendant Zodiac Constellation Virgo Maiden Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.11gr

Vintage Pendant Zodiac Constellation Virgo Maiden Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.11gr

Located in SE

A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold with fine enameled depiction of Virgo Constellation in very seductive shapes. Hallmarked 750 , hand- made in Italy, c.1950s -1960s. Measures 26 mm...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Aaron Basha Diamond Enamel Zodiac Taurus Ox Charm Pendant
Aaron Basha Diamond Enamel Zodiac Taurus Ox Charm Pendant

Aaron Basha Diamond Enamel Zodiac Taurus Ox Charm Pendant

By Aaron Basha

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This authentic Aaron Basha Zodiac Taurus Ox charm pendant is crafted in solid 18k yellow and white gold and features colorful enamel detailing accented with sparkling diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Vintage zodiac pendant - 1960's Italian Taurus star sign charm with enamel
18k Vintage zodiac pendant - 1960's Italian Taurus star sign charm with enamel

18k Vintage zodiac pendant - 1960's Italian Taurus star sign charm with enamel

Located in Antwerp, BE

This pretty charm is marked with an Italian makers mark from before 1970, a 750 mark and is crafted in 18 karat solid yellow gold and adorned with enamel. This gold charm is a unisex...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Arte Morbelli Zodiac Cancro / Cancer Plate in 24k Gold Porcelain - Italy, 1970's
Arte Morbelli Zodiac Cancro / Cancer Plate in 24k Gold Porcelain - Italy, 1970's

Arte Morbelli Zodiac Cancro / Cancer Plate in 24k Gold Porcelain - Italy, 1970's

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Arte Morbelli 24k Gold Italian Porcelain Decorative Plate – "Cancro" (Cancer) From Milano, Italia, 1970's. Overview A refined Italian collectible porcelain wall plate by Arte Morbel...

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Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in New York, NY

A pair of gilt bronze “Zodiac” desk blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The blotter ends each feature intricate pseudo-Celtic patterning interspersed with circular elements in ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Bronze, Enamel

Italian Cancer Crab Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Italian Cancer Crab Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Italian Cancer Crab Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a gold disc with enamel crab representing the zodiac starsign of Cancer with three white enamel stars within a gold frame moun...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Gold-Plated Green Enamel Zodiac Carousel Bracelet
Gold-Plated Green Enamel Zodiac Carousel Bracelet

Gold-Plated Green Enamel Zodiac Carousel Bracelet

By James Banks

Located in Novato, CA

Gold-Plated Enamel Carousel Bracelet features a Yellow Gold Plated Silver bracelet with green enamel and Taurus Zodiac engraving, along with a clasp closure that secures the bracelet...

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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

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Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Translucent Enamel and Gold Zodiac Charms
Translucent Enamel and Gold Zodiac Charms

Translucent Enamel and Gold Zodiac Charms

Located in New York, NY

The stylized motif is executed in transparent enamel, and the gold frames are textured. These charms can either be worn on a bracelet, on a silk cord, or gold chain.

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Charm Bracelets

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18k Gold

Amy Y 18K Gold, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Leo Zodiac 'Noah'
Amy Y 18K Gold, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Leo Zodiac 'Noah'

Amy Y 18K Gold, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Leo Zodiac 'Noah'

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Amy Y 18K Gold, Diamond, Enamel Contemporary Pendant Necklace Leo Zodiac 'Noah'

By Amy Y

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Amy Y's gorgeous, contemporary Zodiac Leo pendant necklace 'Noah' is forever archived in 18K white gold, natural yellow and white diamonds and painted enamel.

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, Handmade Green Enamel, Set Your Sign on Pendant
Zodiac Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, Handmade Green Enamel, Set Your Sign on Pendant

Zodiac Necklace 14K Yellow Gold, Handmade Green Enamel, Set Your Sign on Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Handmade in New York, our ultra-stylish necklace pays tribute to the unique power of your zodiac sign! Set your Zodiac Sign, Green Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Metal: 14K Solid Yellow Gol...

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2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold, Diamond and Turquoise Capricorn Zodiac Pendant
18k Gold, Diamond and Turquoise Capricorn Zodiac Pendant

18k Gold, Diamond and Turquoise Capricorn Zodiac Pendant

By Joanna Dahdah

Located in Beirut, LB

A fun twist on the traditional zodiacs. The Capricorn zodiac pendant is crafted in 18k gold and white enamel, embellished with white diamonds and Turquoise.

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

18k gold , White Diamond and Tourmaline Aquarius Zodiac Pendant
18k gold , White Diamond and Tourmaline Aquarius Zodiac Pendant

18k gold , White Diamond and Tourmaline Aquarius Zodiac Pendant

By Joanna Dahdah

Located in Beirut, LB

A fun twist on the traditional zodiacs. The Aquarius zodiac pendant is crafted in 18k gold and white enamel, embellished with white diamonds and dangling Tsavorite

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel

18K Gold, Ruby and White Diamond Lion Zodiac pendant
18K Gold, Ruby and White Diamond Lion Zodiac pendant

18K Gold, Ruby and White Diamond Lion Zodiac pendant

By Joanna Dahdah

Located in Beirut, LB

Lion horoscope pendant crafted in 18k gold, white enamel, rubies and white diamonds. The diamond encrusted bezel opens to allow you to securely hook it to any chains. Pairs perfectly...

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

White Diamond and Tourmaline Scorpio Zodiac pendant
White Diamond and Tourmaline Scorpio Zodiac pendant

White Diamond and Tourmaline Scorpio Zodiac pendant

By Joanna Dahdah

Located in Beirut, LB

A fun twist on the traditional zodiacs. The Scorpio zodiac pendant is crafted in 18k gold and white enamel, embellished with white diamonds claws and tail and a beautiful Tourmaline...

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Enamel

White Diamond and Sapphire Virgo Zodiac Pendant
White Diamond and Sapphire Virgo Zodiac Pendant

White Diamond and Sapphire Virgo Zodiac Pendant

By Joanna Dahdah

Located in Beirut, LB

A fun twist on traditional zodiacs. Virgo horoscope pendant crafted in 18k gold and white enamel, embellished with colourful Sapphire crown.

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2010s Lebanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pisces Zodiac Fish 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Pisces Zodiac Fish 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Pisces Zodiac Fish 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the zodiac sign of Pisces depicting two fish and three stars in enamel.

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20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Capricorn Zodiac Charm
Vintage Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Capricorn Zodiac Charm

Vintage Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Capricorn Zodiac Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular charm designed as an onyx enamel goat positioned above the Zodiac symbol for Capricorn Completed by jump ring bale Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold with makers mark Circa: 19...

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Vintage 1960s Retro Charm Bracelets

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Gemini Zodiac Charm
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Gemini Zodiac Charm

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Gemini Zodiac Charm

Located in New York, NY

A collectible 18k yellow gold enamel Gemini zodiac charm with enamel circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Zodiac Spinner Pendant
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Zodiac Spinner Pendant

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Zodiac Spinner Pendant

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1950s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Measurement: 1 inch long Condition: Excellent Vintage Era

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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Enamel 14 Karat Gold Gemini Zodiac Charm
Art Deco Enamel 14 Karat Gold Gemini Zodiac Charm

Art Deco Enamel 14 Karat Gold Gemini Zodiac Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular charm depicts two boyish figures seated below the Gemini motif With pink and black enamel details; exhibiting no loss Back is inscribed with a dated inscription Stamped 1...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elizabeth Gage Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cancer Zodiac Pendant Charm
Elizabeth Gage Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cancer Zodiac Pendant Charm

Elizabeth Gage Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cancer Zodiac Pendant Charm

By Elizabeth Gage

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large circular pendant centers a highly rendered Cancer crab zodiac sign As a rectangular center station surrounded by bright green enamel with a radiated design Completed by twist...

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1990s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1970's Italian Enamel 18 Karat Gold Pisces Zodiac Charm
1970's Italian Enamel 18 Karat Gold Pisces Zodiac Charm

1970's Italian Enamel 18 Karat Gold Pisces Zodiac Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rectangular charm depicts a scene of two mirrored fish under starlight Glossed with medium dark teal blue enamel - some loss With Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Circa: 1970...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Zodiac Gold Pendant
Zodiac Gold Pendant

Zodiac Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

This chic seventies pendant features the twelve signs of the zodiac arranged as though a clock. The classic star-on-star center element is enameled in white and red on a royal blue g...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Zodiac Gold Pendant
Zodiac Gold Pendant

Zodiac Gold Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

This chic seventies pendant features the twelve signs of the zodiac arranged as though a clock. The classic star-on-star center element is enameled in white and red on a royal blue g...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

April Happiness Yellow Gold Enamel Spinel Taurus Zodiac Birthstone Charm Pendant
April Happiness Yellow Gold Enamel Spinel Taurus Zodiac Birthstone Charm Pendant

April Happiness Yellow Gold Enamel Spinel Taurus Zodiac Birthstone Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as a gold disc with enamel inlay of 'ABRIL FELICIDAD' (April Happiness) with the zodiac symbol for Taurus and lily of the valley (meani...

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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Elizabeth Gage Capricorn Zodiac Enamel Band Ring
Vintage Elizabeth Gage Capricorn Zodiac Enamel Band Ring

Vintage Elizabeth Gage Capricorn Zodiac Enamel Band Ring

By Elizabeth Gage

Located in Henderson, NV

Vintage Elizabeth Gage 18K gold band from the Zodiac Collection. The ring features the Capricorn sign with cobalt blue enamel providing contrast to the warm yellow gold, highlighting...

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Vintage 1970s English Band Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Crab Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Sign Jewellery
Enamel Crab Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Sign Jewellery

Enamel Crab Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cancer Zodiac Sign Jewellery

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage enameled crab ring (circa 1970s to 1980s) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Enamel in shades of green, orange, white and black adorn the mount. The enamel is in very...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Zodiac Starsign Spinning Arrow Charm Pendant
18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Zodiac Starsign Spinning Arrow Charm Pendant

18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Zodiac Starsign Spinning Arrow Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and blue enamel charm pendant designed as a disc with a spinning arrow to point at one of the twelve starsigns of the Zodiac depicted around the edge.

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20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel Zodiac Ares Charm Pendant
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel Zodiac Ares Charm Pendant

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel Zodiac Ares Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a stylised profile of the Zodiac sign Ares with green and white plique a jour enamel (restored).

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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel Zodiac Ares Charm Pendant
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel Zodiac Ares Charm Pendant

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel Zodiac Ares Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a stylised profile of the Zodiac sign Ares with green and white plique a jour enamel (some damage to two sections as ind...

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20th Century French Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Emerald, Black Enamel & Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Ring
David Webb Emerald, Black Enamel & Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Ring

David Webb Emerald, Black Enamel & Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Ring

By David Webb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

It is made of yellow gold, decorated with black and gold enamel. The Aries's eye are made of pear-shape cabochon emeralds.

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Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

18K Gold Zodiac Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires
18K Gold Zodiac Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires

18K Gold Zodiac Pendant with Diamonds and Sapphires

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat yellow gold zodiac pendant, all twelve zodiacs are presented in a twelve sided border, a diamond marker rotates from te border (app. 0.15 carat) to select the zodiac sign...

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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elizabeth Gage Taurus Zodiac Sign Ring Size K (50)
Elizabeth Gage Taurus Zodiac Sign Ring Size K (50)

Elizabeth Gage Taurus Zodiac Sign Ring Size K (50)

By Elizabet Gage

Located in London, GB

Here we have a distinctive piece from renowned British jewellery designer, Elizabeth Gage. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, this wide band features a bold design with deep blue enamel,...

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Vintage 1970s Fashion Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends
Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends

Tiffany Studios New York "Zodiac" Desk Blotter Ends

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A pair of gilt bronze “Zodiac” desk blotter ends by Tiffany Studios New York. The blotter ends each feature intricate pseudo-Celtic patterning interspersed with circular elements in ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets

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Bronze, Enamel

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Gold Enamel Zodiac For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold enamel zodiac you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold enamel zodiac may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold enamel zodiac over the years, but those made by David Webb, Elizabeth Gage and Aaron Basha are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold enamel zodiac can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. Finding a gold enamel zodiac for sale for women should be easy, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Enamel Zodiac?

On average, a gold enamel zodiac at 1stDibs sells for $1,802, while they’re typically $273 on the low end and $25,920 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.