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Lucky Star Cuff Earrings Vermeil Gold
Lucky Star Cuff Earrings Vermeil Gold

Lucky Star Cuff Earrings Vermeil Gold

By Ammanii

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

earring. Satin finish vermeil gold with pave hand set zircon. Comes with lift back for maximum comfort and

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Vermeil

18kt Yellow Gold Diamond .36ct. Lucky Star Pendant
18kt Yellow Gold Diamond .36ct. Lucky Star Pendant

18kt Yellow Gold Diamond .36ct. Lucky Star Pendant

By Jose Trillos

Located in New York, NY

This 18 karat yellow gold pendant is designed with a sandblasted finish. Eight lucky white gold

Category

1990s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky Star Shagreen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Charm Pendant
Lucky Star Shagreen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Charm Pendant

Lucky Star Shagreen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

centre with a pearl and diamond lucky star within a laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Magic Lucky Puffed Star Necklace 0.05ct White Diamond
18k Yellow Gold Magic Lucky Puffed Star Necklace 0.05ct White Diamond

18k Yellow Gold Magic Lucky Puffed Star Necklace 0.05ct White Diamond

Located in New York, NY

, inspired by the whimsical charm of a Magic Lucky Origami Star. This exquisite piece captures the essence of

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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Lucky Star of Love 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant
Vintage French Lucky Star of Love 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant

Vintage French Lucky Star of Love 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold good luck charm pendant designed as a lucky star set

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky Eye Star Burst 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Lucky Eye Star Burst 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace

Lucky Eye Star Burst 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning 14k gold pendant combines the elegance of a starburst design with the timeless symbol

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2010s American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Chinese Ancestral Sau-Lucky Immortal / Star God Statue in Cast Bronze
Chinese Ancestral Sau-Lucky Immortal / Star God Statue in Cast Bronze

Chinese Ancestral Sau-Lucky Immortal / Star God Statue in Cast Bronze

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice Chinese ancestral "Sau-Lucky" immortal / star god statue in cast bronze, circa 1980s

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Late 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Star of Love Etoile d’Amour 18k Gold Pendant French Vintage Love Token
Star of Love Etoile d’Amour 18k Gold Pendant French Vintage Love Token

Star of Love Etoile d’Amour 18k Gold Pendant French Vintage Love Token

Located in Mārupe, LV

Vintage French Love Medal Pendant Etoile d’Amour 18k Gold Star of Love Lucky Charm Romantic Gift

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Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Leon Bronstein Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Modern Sculpture “The Swing”
Leon Bronstein Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Modern Sculpture “The Swing”

Leon Bronstein Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Modern Sculpture “The Swing”

By Leon Bronstein

Located in Palm Springs, CA

, USA LIBERTY AUTOCITY, LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS, USA LUCKY GOLD STAR, KOREA PACKARD BELL CORPORATION, USA

Category

Vintage 1980s Israeli Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Victorian Star Locket Pearl 18 Carat Gold Lucky Clover, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Star Locket Pearl 18 Carat Gold Lucky Clover, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Star Locket Pearl 18 Carat Gold Lucky Clover, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A special antique Victorian locket crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold showcasing a wonderful star set with

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Lucky star pendant in gold and rose-cut diamonds
Vintage Lucky star pendant in gold and rose-cut diamonds

Vintage Lucky star pendant in gold and rose-cut diamonds

Located in PARIS, FR

18Kt (750°/°°) yellow and white gold lucky star pendant set with a rose-cut diamond. The pendant is

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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Mikimoto Diamond Lucky Star Yellow Gold Band Ring
Mikimoto Diamond Lucky Star Yellow Gold Band Ring

Mikimoto Diamond Lucky Star Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Mikimoto

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lucky Star Band Ring by Mikimoto. With 1 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1

Category

2010s Japanese Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Lucky Star Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Lucky Star Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother of Pearl Lucky Star Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

rare two sided mother-of-pearl and 18k yellow gold star motif necklace from the lucky alhambra

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

French Bonheur Lucky Star Good Luck 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
French Bonheur Lucky Star Good Luck 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

French Bonheur Lucky Star Good Luck 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

lucky star with radiating lines, with a raised letters spelling the word 'Bonheur' (meaning 'good luck

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lucky Star Charm Pendant
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lucky Star Charm Pendant

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lucky Star Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

decoration to the edges, centring a lucky star containing a rose cut diamond measuring 2.5 x 2.5mm weighing

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky Horseshoe Pendant, .25Ct Diamond Horseshoe Charm Catch Luck w a Horseshoe
Lucky Horseshoe Pendant, .25Ct Diamond Horseshoe Charm Catch Luck w a Horseshoe

Lucky Horseshoe Pendant, .25Ct Diamond Horseshoe Charm Catch Luck w a Horseshoe

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Good Luck will always follow you if you have this lucky horseshoe! A horseshoe facing up will catch

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Evil Eye Diamonds & Ruby Charm, 53 Lucky Diamonds, Keep Evil Away, Repel
Evil Eye Diamonds & Ruby Charm, 53 Lucky Diamonds, Keep Evil Away, Repel

Evil Eye Diamonds & Ruby Charm, 53 Lucky Diamonds, Keep Evil Away, Repel

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

gorgeous charm are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold Charm Type: Ruby and Diamond Evil Eye Charm

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dior Gold Tone Lucky Charm Signet Ring
Dior Gold Tone Lucky Charm Signet Ring

Dior Gold Tone Lucky Charm Signet Ring

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

metal on this used Dior designer resale item. Details Gold Metal Lucky charm signet ring Star logo CD

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21st Century and Contemporary British Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Sculpture “The Swing” Leon Bronstein, Israel
Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Sculpture “The Swing” Leon Bronstein, Israel

Bronze Outdoor/Indoor Large Rare Sculpture “The Swing” Leon Bronstein, Israel

By Leon Bronstein

Located in Palm Springs, CA

, USA LIBERTY AUTOCITY, LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS, USA LUCKY GOLD STAR, KOREA PACKARD BELL CORPORATION, USA

Category

Vintage 1980s Israeli Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey MOP 18K White Gold Necklace Mint condition 18k White Gold Stone

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Star Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Grey Mother of Pearl Lucky Star Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1 star shape

Category

2010s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother of Pearl Lucky Star Yellow Gold Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother of Pearl Lucky Star Yellow Gold Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Mother of Pearl Lucky Star Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Limited Edition Lucky Star Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 1

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21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Lucky Star Gold Charm

Lucky Star Gold Charm

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Dm 0.75 in

Lucky Star Gold Charm

Located in New York, NY

Round charm, with engraving around the border: "You Are My Lucky Star." Radiating line cut

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Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Gemset Lucky Star Globe Charm
Antique Gold Gemset Lucky Star Globe Charm

Antique Gold Gemset Lucky Star Globe Charm

Located in New York, NY

, diamond, sapphire, emerald, amethyst. Below the loop, around the top, it is engraved "LUCKY STAR." 1/2

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Vintage 1910s Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold and Diamond Lucky Star Pendant or Charm
Gold and Diamond Lucky Star Pendant or Charm

Gold and Diamond Lucky Star Pendant or Charm

Located in New York, NY

Round disc pendant/charm, engraved "YOU ARE MY LUCKY STAR." In the center is a three-dimensional

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Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Lucky Star Gold Necklace

Antique Lucky Star Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The most charming necklace: "LUCKY" written out in Roman letters, with a figural star on each side

Category

Antique Early 1900s American More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

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Located in Fairfield, CT

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Star of David 18k Gold and Diamond Necklace
Star of David 18k Gold and Diamond Necklace

Star of David 18k Gold and Diamond Necklace

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Star of David 18k Gold and Diamond Necklace

By RIMA JEWELS

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet
Syna Yellow Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet

Syna Yellow Gold Cuff Diamond Bracelet

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18kyg Diamond 7.50 carats approx. Open cuff bracelet About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspiration from little things, Dharmesh & Namrata Kothari have c...

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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Crescent Chain Link Necklace
Verdura 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Crescent Chain Link Necklace

Verdura 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Crescent Chain Link Necklace

By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

Verdura 18K Yellow Gold Double Crescent Pave Diamond Link Necklace. The pave diamond centerpiece is made in platinum. Mounted with 1.30cttw in round diamonds. Quality: Ecolor, VVS1 ...

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20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm 14K Yellow Gold, Genuine Gemstones
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm 14K Yellow Gold, Genuine Gemstones

Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm 14K Yellow Gold, Genuine Gemstones

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This lovely rainbow confetti ring is dripping with 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorites and makes a bold statement as a cigar band. All the genuine gemstones are like a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...

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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue,  Featuring one of the rarest Natural Rubies in the world. This ruby has r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Pink Diamond

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring

By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....

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1990s Cocktail Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver / 42cm/25gr
Antique Austrian Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver / 42cm/25gr

Antique Austrian Necklace Amethyst Pearls Gilt Silver / 42cm/25gr

Located in SE

A Renaissance Revival styled Austrian / Hungarian Gilt Silver Necklace hand made on the territories of the former Austrian Hungarian Empire, ca. 1900 -1920s. Hallmarked 830S and Swed...

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Amethyst, Silver

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Diamond

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 18.90 Carat Fancy Orange Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 18.90 Carat Fancy Orange Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 18.90 Carat Fancy Orange Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond

GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

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Located in Zurich, CH

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Diamond

22K Gold Navratna Reversible Pendant Necklace
22K Gold Navratna Reversible Pendant Necklace

22K Gold Navratna Reversible Pendant Necklace

Located in Nantucket, MA

A 22K gold pendant with precious and semi-precious gemstones depicting the Navratna mythology on one side and kundan gold and enamel work depicting flowers on the reverse. The pendan...

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Tiffany & Co. heart pendant diamond 18k Necklace 90s
Tiffany & Co. heart pendant diamond 18k Necklace 90s

Tiffany & Co. heart pendant diamond 18k Necklace 90s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Tiffany & Co. pprox 0.3ct TW, most about F-G and VS range Necklace 18 inches long and 2mm wide, marked Tiffany & Co. 750. Pendant 23 x 20mm, marked Tiffany & Co. 750 Total Weight :...

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1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Lucky Star For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold lucky star you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 46 antique edition and 40 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a gold lucky star from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a gold lucky star has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Five Star Jewelry, Christian Dior and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. A gold lucky star of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 41, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a gold lucky star, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Lucky Star?

Prices for a gold lucky star can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $48,637, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,602.

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.