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Gold Lorgnette

Antique Gold Lorgnette
Antique Gold Lorgnette

Antique Gold Lorgnette

$7,500

W 3.75 in L 6.75 in

Antique Gold Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Antique Gold Lorgnette An intricately designed yellow gold lorgnette with folding opera glasses

Category

Early 20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Noveau 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette
Art Noveau 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Art Noveau 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

A gold lorgnette is an elegant and vintage accessory, designed as a pair of spectacles without arms

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Antique Diamond Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Antique Diamond Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique 18k gold lorgnette, adorned with approx. 3.50ctw in H/VS-Si diamonds. The piece can be worn

Category

Antique 19th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Eye Glasses
Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Eye Glasses

Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Eye Glasses

Located in Antwerp, BE

Old - World Style Antique 14kt Yellow Gold Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses A real collector item

Category

20th Century Artisan More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lorgnette
Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This Art Nouveau gold lorgnette likely originates from the United States during the first 20 years

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Antique 1900s 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant Glasses
TIFFANY & CO. Antique 1900s 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant Glasses

TIFFANY & CO. Antique 1900s 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant Glasses

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co. Antique Circa 1900s 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant Glasses Rare Here is

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Intricate Snake 14 KT Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Victorian Intricate Snake 14 KT Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Victorian Intricate Snake 14 KT Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

glasses, Possibly French origin the gold lorgnette glasses display into a folder of intricate snake work

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Lorgnette, 19th Century
Gold Lorgnette, 19th Century

Gold Lorgnette, 19th Century

$3,871

H 2.88 in W 0.79 in D 0.2 in

Gold Lorgnette, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Articulated lorgnette in gold finely guilloché. The border is decorated with finely chiseled

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Lorgnettes, Antique Folding Opera Glasses
Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Lorgnettes, Antique Folding Opera Glasses

Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Gold Lorgnettes, Antique Folding Opera Glasses

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Art Nouveau Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnettes, Antique folding Opera

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses
14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses

14k Gold lorgnette handle opera glasses

Located in Wallkill, NY

This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold lorgnette tortoise handle opera glasses
14k Gold lorgnette tortoise handle opera glasses

14k Gold lorgnette tortoise handle opera glasses

Located in Wallkill, NY

This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features

Category

1930s Unknown Visors

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant c. 1900
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant c. 1900

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

A fascinating piece of jewelry Victorian lorgnette opera glasses pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Reticulated 14K White Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Reticulated 14K White Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Reticulated 14K White Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Large Art Deco period lorgnette with a long, elegant reticulated 14K white gold handle accented by

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique French Yellow Gold & Jeweled Lorgnette
Antique French Yellow Gold & Jeweled Lorgnette

Antique French Yellow Gold & Jeweled Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Antique French yellow gold lorgnette with folding round lenses Handle is set with white gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique American Lorgnette in 14 Kt Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires
Antique American Lorgnette in 14 Kt Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires

Antique American Lorgnette in 14 Kt Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires

Located in New York, NY

American Edwardian 14 kt white gold lorgnette inset with diamonds and sapphires. Get in touch with

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace

Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Dating from the late 19th century, this bloomed gold lorgnette necklace is set with demantoid

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat

Located in Tustin, CA

Gorgeous Art Deco 14 karat yellow gold lorgnette folding spectacles or antique reading glasses with

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette
Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette

Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette

Located in Venice, CA

Lorgnettes were a fashionable item in high society. This 14k gold pair, circa the Edwardian era

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold and Diamond Lorgnette
14k Gold and Diamond Lorgnette

14k Gold and Diamond Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

14k Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Details: 14 kt., one oval cabochon sapphire, small old-mine single

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Gold Diamond Sapphire Lorgnette
Antique Russian Gold Diamond Sapphire Lorgnette

Antique Russian Gold Diamond Sapphire Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14k gold Russian lorgnette, decorated with rose cut diamonds and a sapphire (stone is

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses
Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses

Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses

Located in Narberth, PA

A spectacular lorgnette from the Art Nouveau (ca1900) period! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold

14K White Gold Antique Lorgnette Eye Glasses with Handle and 14K Gold Lariat
14K White Gold Antique Lorgnette Eye Glasses with Handle and 14K Gold Lariat

14K White Gold Antique Lorgnette Eye Glasses with Handle and 14K Gold Lariat

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

19th Century Antique Victorian folding lorgnette eye glasses. The lenses are encased in 14k white

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle
Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Vintage Spectacles Lorgnette Eyeglasses with Handle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Gorgeous Victorian old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. The lens

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Victorian Gold Filled 1/10 12K Lorgnette Made by Society
Victorian Gold Filled 1/10 12K Lorgnette Made by Society

Victorian Gold Filled 1/10 12K Lorgnette Made by Society

$177Sale Price|40% Off

H 1 in W 4.5 in D 0.2 in

Victorian Gold Filled 1/10 12K Lorgnette Made by Society

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A 1/10 Filled 12K Gold filled Lorgnette is tied to a velvet string, no glass wear included. Very

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant In 14Kt Gold
LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant In 14Kt Gold

LORGNETTE 1920 Art Deco Folding Opera Glass Spectacles Pendant In 14Kt Gold

Located in Miami, FL

America during the art deco period, back in the 1920's. The lorgnette is crafted in solid white gold of 14

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette
Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette

Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette

Located in Webster, SD

worn with a watch, locket, fob or lorgnette. It looks gorgeous as a necklace when attached to itself or

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old European Cut Diamond Opera Lorgnette Folding Glasses

Located in Houston, TX

Measurement: 4.00 inches Weight: 31.07 grams 14K Yellow Gold Diamond lorgnette glasses. The metal was tested

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Frames

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s
Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s

Art Nouveau Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles Antique Austria 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous old fashioned antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This pair of

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique German Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Quick Relase Trigger Lorgnette
Antique German Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Quick Relase Trigger Lorgnette

Antique German Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Quick Relase Trigger Lorgnette

Located in Van Nuys, CA

materials like silver or gold. Combining functionality with fashion, lorgnettes exemplify the sophistication

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey
19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

19th C French Portrait Miniature, A Fashionable Lady, after Jean-Baptiste Isabey

Located in Cotignac, FR

, particularly the gold chain with its lorgnette tucked into her finely embroidered belt, adds a touch of

Category

19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Parchment Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Vellum

Fabergé Pearl White Enamel Gold Lorgnette
Fabergé Pearl White Enamel Gold Lorgnette

Fabergé Pearl White Enamel Gold Lorgnette

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

An important Fabergé enamel and gold lorgnette, the lorgnette comprising two circular lens within a

Category

20th Century Russian Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Cartier Enamel and Gold Lorgnette
Fine Cartier Enamel and Gold Lorgnette

Fine Cartier Enamel and Gold Lorgnette

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A fine Cartier enamel and gold lorgnette, the lorgnette consisting of two circular lenses each

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Marvelous Filigree Lorgnette
Marvelous Filigree Lorgnette

Marvelous Filigree Lorgnette

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W 1 in L 5 in

Marvelous Filigree Lorgnette

Located in McLean, VA

This 18 Kt. yellow gold finely crafted piece houses a pair of spectacles. A wonderful conversation

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold

Folding Antique Lorgnette in 14-Karat White Gold
Folding Antique Lorgnette in 14-Karat White Gold

Folding Antique Lorgnette in 14-Karat White Gold

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H 3.25 in W 0.63 in D 0.013 in

Folding Antique Lorgnette in 14-Karat White Gold

Located in Quechee, VT

This Gilded Age 14-karat white gold, snap-open or fold-close, lady's lorgnette is designed to wear

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Collectible Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

Art Nouveau Lorgnettes Iris Glasses in 14K Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Lorgnettes Iris Glasses in 14K Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Lorgnettes Iris Glasses in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Vienna, VA

Art Nouveau Lorgnettes Iris Glasses in 14K Art Nouveau Lorgnettes Iris Glasses 14K Yellow Gold

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace
Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette Reading Glasses Pendant Necklace

Located in Melbourne, FL

A beautiful antique lorgnette with opera reading glasses. The lorgnette has beautiful old mine cut

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14-Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Folding Lorgnette with Ribbon Buckle
14-Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Folding Lorgnette with Ribbon Buckle

14-Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Folding Lorgnette with Ribbon Buckle

Located in Quechee, VT

This stylish 14-karat yellow gold, snap-open or fold-close, lady's lorgnette is designed to wear as

Category

Antique 19th Century American Belle Époque Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Pair of Gold Lorgnettes, circa 1920
Pair of Gold Lorgnettes, circa 1920

Pair of Gold Lorgnettes, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair of Gold Lorgnettes, C. 1920, 10K white gold, pierced filigree handle, engraved decoration

Category

Early 20th Century More Jewelry

Tiffany & Co. Antique Gold Lorgnette with Serpent Motifs
Tiffany & Co. Antique Gold Lorgnette with Serpent Motifs

Tiffany & Co. Antique Gold Lorgnette with Serpent Motifs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An antique gold lorgnette with decoration comprised of entwined serpents with cross hatched

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Lorgnette
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9k yellow gold lorgnette; part of our diverse range of

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Lorgnette
Diamond Gold Lorgnette

Diamond Gold Lorgnette

Located in Miami, FL

10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Eye Glasses Featuring 6 Old European Cut Diamonds Weighing

Category

20th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Enamel & Gold Lorgnettes
Enamel & Gold Lorgnettes

Enamel & Gold Lorgnettes

Located in London, GB

An Austro-Hungarian enamelled pair of lorgnettes, decorated with a vase of flowers on one side and

Category

Antique 1870s More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette
Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette

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H 5 in W 1.25 in

Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette

Located in Southampton, PA

The majestic Victorian style, delightful radiance of 14K yellow gold and remarkable ornamentation

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

1900 Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette
1900 Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette

1900 Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette

Located in Toronto, ON

Art Nouveau 14K Gold (tested) Lorgnette, C.1900. The Lorgnette depicting a winged cherub amidst

Category

Early 20th Century More Jewelry

0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique
0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique

0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 18 karat yellow gold lorgnette/watch/longuard chain

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant
Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant

Antique French Gold Lorgnette as Pendant

Located in Litchfield, CT

lorgnette finds its second life upcycled as a charming "found object" pendant. The look is ironically

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique Art Nouveau 14k gold compact lorgnette, decorated with enamel ornament. Missing both

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Carter, Gough & Co. Gold Lorgnette

Art Nouveau Carter, Gough & Co. Gold Lorgnette

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An Art Nouveau engraved floral motif lorgnette, in 14k. Carter, Gough, & Co. Newark, NJ. The firm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain
Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain

Located in San Francisco, CA

Collectible and beautiful, this antique Victorian 14k lorgnette is crafted with pierced, ornate

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles
Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

Art Deco Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses Folding Spectacles

Located in Firenze, IT

A gorgeous old fashioned 14-karat gold antique lorgnette with a refined design on the handle. This

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain
Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain

Located in San Francisco, CA

Collectable and beautiful, this antique Victorian 14k lorgnette is crafted with pierced, ornate

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 14-Karat Gold Lorgnette, circa 1900
Art Nouveau 14-Karat Gold Lorgnette, circa 1900

Art Nouveau 14-Karat Gold Lorgnette, circa 1900

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Nouveau 14-karat gold (tested) Lorgnette, circa 1900. The Lorgnette depicting a winged cherub

Category

Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

1820s-1830s Antique French Mother of Pearl Gold Lorgnette
1820s-1830s Antique French Mother of Pearl Gold Lorgnette

1820s-1830s Antique French Mother of Pearl Gold Lorgnette

Located in Litchfield, CT

have, look no further than this pair of lorgnette glasses. Encased in a mother-of-pearl handle

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Desk Accessories

Materials

18k Gold

Antique French Mother of Pearl and Gold Lorgnette, circa 1820s-1830s
Antique French Mother of Pearl and Gold Lorgnette, circa 1820s-1830s

Antique French Mother of Pearl and Gold Lorgnette, circa 1820s-1830s

Located in Litchfield, CT

have, look no further than this pair of lorgnette glasses. Encased in a mother-of-pearl handle

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Platinum Lorgnette
Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Platinum Lorgnette

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Platinum Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

An Art Nouveau platinum and 18 karat gold lorgnette with diamonds. The lorgnette has 244 old

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

M. BUCCELLATI 18k 2-Tone Gold Peridot Lorgnette Pendant
M. BUCCELLATI 18k 2-Tone Gold Peridot Lorgnette Pendant

M. BUCCELLATI 18k 2-Tone Gold Peridot Lorgnette Pendant

By Mario Buccellati

Located in New York City, NY

intage and very rare 18k white and yellow gold lorgnette set with peridots, by Mario Buccellati

Category

20th Century Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold

10k Yellow Gold Victorian Lorgnette
10k Yellow Gold Victorian Lorgnette

10k Yellow Gold Victorian Lorgnette

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

This amazing Lorgnette comes from the 1890 Victorian era, and was made in 10k yellow gold. The

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch
Gold and Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch

Gold and Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch

Located in New Orleans, LA

This masterfully crafted gold lorgnette is an exemplary specimen of Swiss workmanship. Crafted in

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Antique 14K Gold Foldable Lorgnette Magnifier
Antique 14K Gold Foldable Lorgnette Magnifier

Antique 14K Gold Foldable Lorgnette Magnifier

Located in Flushing, NY

Antique 14K Gold Foldable Lorgnette Magnifier Approximate Dimensions: 14.6 cm (Length) 4.5 - 10

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette
Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Enamel Lorgnette

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

distinctive charms of art nouveau design. Forged in 14K yellow gold, this lorgnette is decorated with soft sky

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Folding Lorgnette in White Gold
Art Deco Folding Lorgnette in White Gold

Art Deco Folding Lorgnette in White Gold

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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 0.039 in

Art Deco Folding Lorgnette in White Gold

Located in Astoria, NY

White gold Art Deco folding lorgnette, folds into a single magnifying glass. The bridge marked 10K

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

1900s CARTIER Enamel Yellow Gold Diamond Lorgnette
1900s CARTIER Enamel Yellow Gold Diamond Lorgnette

1900s CARTIER Enamel Yellow Gold Diamond Lorgnette

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous lorgnette - tasteful combination of black & white enamel and yellow gold with rose cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette, c. 1890
Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette, c. 1890

Antique Gold and Diamond Lorgnette, c. 1890

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique gold and diamond lorgnette made in American in the late 19th century. This fine example of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold and Turquoise Expandable Glasses Lorgnette
Art Nouveau Gold and Turquoise Expandable Glasses Lorgnette

Art Nouveau Gold and Turquoise Expandable Glasses Lorgnette

Located in Narberth, PA

located on the side of the handle. At the end of the gold handle is a bail, allowing the lorgnette to be

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Tulip Lorgnette, 14 Karat Gold
Art Deco Diamond Tulip Lorgnette, 14 Karat Gold

Art Deco Diamond Tulip Lorgnette, 14 Karat Gold

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

entire frame of 14kt white gold is beautifully engraved. A lever opens the lorgnette readying it for

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Filigree Lorgnette Glasses
14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Filigree Lorgnette Glasses

14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Filigree Lorgnette Glasses

Located in Great Neck, NY

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Filigree Lorgnette Glasses. This beautiful piece is in amazing

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Deco Lorgnette with Chain
Art Deco Lorgnette with Chain

Art Deco Lorgnette with Chain

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Art Deco Lorgnette With 26" Chain. These lorgnette glasses are incised with scrolls and such along

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Lorgnette on Diamond White Gold Chain
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Lorgnette on Diamond White Gold Chain

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Lorgnette on Diamond White Gold Chain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fabulous Edwardian lorgnette - very fine openwork, outstanding craftsmanship! Made of platinum

Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Antique 14K Lorgnette Readers Floral Pattern Art Nouveau Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Lorgnette Readers Floral Pattern Art Nouveau Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Lorgnette Readers Floral Pattern Art Nouveau Yellow Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

Antique 14K Lorgnette Readers Floral Pattern Art Nouveau Yellow Gold This exquisite lorgnette

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Lorgnette Chain
Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Lorgnette Chain

Art Nouveau 14k Diamond Lorgnette Chain

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful diamond lorgnette chain from the Art Nouveau (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold

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LB Exclusive Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Lorgnette Folding Spectacles
LB Exclusive Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Lorgnette Folding Spectacles

LB Exclusive Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Lorgnette Folding Spectacles

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Located in Southampton, PA

This unique pair of lorgnette folding spectacles features intricate gold work and detailing crafted

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Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action
Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action

Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action, Decorated handle, Neck

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Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens
Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Folding Lorgnette Eyeglass Frames, No Lens

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique folding 14K white gold eyeglass frames or lorgnette/opera glasses. No lenses. Marked 14K

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Materials

White Gold

Vintage Gold Snake Lorgnette with Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1940
Vintage Gold Snake Lorgnette with Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1940

Vintage Gold Snake Lorgnette with Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond, Circa 1940

Located in London, GB

A vintage serpent lorgnette, mounted in 18ct gold, with a snake winding up the handle, the head is

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900
14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900

14 Karat Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Lorgnette Handle Opera Glasses, circa 1900

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant Antique Lady's Lorgnette 14k/585 Gold With Red Ruby Stones. The foldable frame can be

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

A Golden World in an Aesthetic Lorgnette and Chain
A Golden World in an Aesthetic Lorgnette and Chain

A Golden World in an Aesthetic Lorgnette and Chain

Located in Stamford, CT

lorgnette is an example of that Japanese art. Thistle flowers sit above the surface of this jewel creating a

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Diamond, 14k Gold

French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s
French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s

French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Pendant Necklace c. 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Antique French Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Opera Glasses Pendant set with 1.40 carats rose

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Garnet Peridot Amethyst Diamond 14k Yellow Lorgnette Pendant
Art Nouveau Garnet Peridot Amethyst Diamond 14k Yellow Lorgnette Pendant

Art Nouveau Garnet Peridot Amethyst Diamond 14k Yellow Lorgnette Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

allure. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the pendant showcases intricate floral and leaf motifs

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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses This gorgeous lorgnette features folding

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Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses

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W 3.19 in L 1.38 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Opera Glasses- This gorgeous lorgnette is a beautiful example of old

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20th Century Desk Accessories

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Antique Gold Lorgnette
Antique Gold Lorgnette

Antique Gold Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14k gold hand carved lorgnette. Overall size - 8.25" x 1.25". Weight - 50.4 grams.

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Antique 19th Century Enamel Frames and Objects

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Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette
Antique Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette

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W 1.25 in L 5.38 in

Antique Art Nouveau Gold Lorgnette

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1900, 14k, American. This stunningly ornate, sapphire-set, fourteen-karat gold Art Nouveau

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco 12 Carat Gold Lorgnettes
Art Deco 12 Carat Gold Lorgnettes

Art Deco 12 Carat Gold Lorgnettes

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This gorgeously decorative pair of lorgnettes have so much engraved detail and are modelled in 12ct

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Victorian .35 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette Necklace
Victorian .35 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette Necklace

Victorian .35 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Lorgnette Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Handmade early 1900’s 50 Inch long chain with swivel that attaches to a lorgnette. Set with five

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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Lorgnette Folding Hand Eye Glasses Pendant
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Lorgnette Folding Hand Eye Glasses Pendant

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Lorgnette Folding Hand Eye Glasses Pendant

Located in Houston, TX

gold art-deco (1920-1930) folding lorgnette folding eye glasses. The metal was tested and determined to

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Art Deco Period 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lorgnette
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Art Deco Period 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lorgnette

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful Art Deco period 14-karat gold lorgnette. The openwork handle set with a 38mm diameter

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass
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Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique engraved 9K gold lorgnette is representative of the earliest form of eyeware. The form

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19th Century 14kt Gold and Enamel Lorgnette
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H 4.14 in W 0.99 in D 0.32 in

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Located in Delft, NL

A 19th Century 14kt gold and enamel lorgnette A lorgnette with a beautiful scene of leaf and

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Antique 19th Century European Collectible Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

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Gold Lorgnette For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold lorgnette for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect gold lorgnette may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold lorgnette over the years, but those made by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Carter Gough & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold lorgnette of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 21, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold lorgnette, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold Lorgnette?

The price for a gold lorgnette starts at $50 and tops out at $106,426 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $3,272.

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.