$4,805Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Early 20th Century 18kt Gold Seal with Jasper and Carnelian
Located in Braintree, GB
The seal is mounted in 18kt yellow gold, with the deep red carnelian showcasing delicate carvings that are sharp and detailed.
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Garnet Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An antique garnet set desk seal, with pavé set rose-cut garnets on the handle, mounted in silver, with a gold seal, engraved with the head of a man, with a Roman hairstyle, circa 185...
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique Seal Sunflower Sunburst Motto Agate Bloodstone Gold Pendant Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful example of an Empire gold seal with an Italian motto engraved in an oval bloodstone: "giamai ingrato".
Agate, Gold
Regency Period, Gold, Amethyst & Citrine Desk Seal
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Perhaps the finest and rarest desk seal we have had in our collection to date is this Regency period, 18 karat yellow gold, amethyst and citrine example.
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold, Carnelian, Rock Crystal & Enamel Desk Seal
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This antique desk seal dates to the 19th Century and likely originated in France.
Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$595
H 1.26 in W 0.81 in D 0.91 in
Antique 19th C. Victorian Gold-Plated & Intaglio Carved Crystal Watch Fob Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique early Victorian (or possibly late Georgian) watch fob seal. In a gold plated (or gold filled) setting.
Crystal, Gold Plate
$355Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 0.5 in
Antique Regency Desk Seal, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Chalcedony
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Regency era desk seal / wax seal. It has an expertly carved, faceted agate handle with tones of white and toffee colours.
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Wax Seal with Hand Carved Jade Bird Handle
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique, Circa 1800, wax seal begins with an 18K yellow gold base monogrammed with MLO, upon which sits a beautifully carved jade bird.
Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,024
W 0.95 in L 1.46 in
Retro, Carnelian Seal Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold, British Hallmarked London 1974
Located in London, GB
It's then surrounded by a thick yellow gold border of luxurious swirls which complements the warm tones of the carnelian.
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Gold Agate "Treu Und Fest" Double Sided Desk Seal, Circa 1860
Located in Altrincham, GB
This fantastic, bold double sided desk seal dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860.
18k Gold
$3,985
W 0.75 in L 1.61 in
Edwardian 1900 Agate Desk Seal In 18Kt Gold With The Arms of The Prince of Wales
Located in Miami, FL
This seal feature the arms of the Prince of Wales and is composed by the agate pommel, carved with smooth surfaces and the round mount setting crafted in yellow gold of 18 karats wit...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Swivel Seal Pendant/Charm Carnelian & Blood-Stone British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M".
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Faberge Gold, Enamel and Hardstone Desk Seal
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Fabergé was established in St Petersburg in 1842, and by the late nineteenth century, was Russia’s largest and best-known jewellery house. This seal is crafted from aventurine quartz...
Carnelian, Quartz, Gold, Enamel
Cartier Gold Seal with Jade Handle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gold seal is composed of a hand turned jadeite handle complete with a bezel set sapphire cabochon and gold seal with blue enamel and a crest of unknown origin.
Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Gold Swiss Musical Seal
Located in London, GB
18k gold Swiss musical seal, maker's mark 'JJH'
Unavailable
Antique Georgian Gold Shakespeare Seal Fob
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This wonderful Antique Georgian 18ct Gold Shakespeare seal fob is Circa 1780. Due to its age, Georgian jewellery is quite rare, wi...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Citrine Quartz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Seal
Located in Crema, Cremona
18k yellow gold seal with citrine quartz. The gold body symbolically represents a cross while the yellow citrine quartz has been hand carved and illustrates an important family seal.
Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.34 in W 0.79 in L 0.95 in
Hand Carved Translucid White Rock Crystal on 18 Karat Yellow Gold Seal
Located in Crema, Cremona
18Kt gold Seal with Hand carved Rock Crystal. The gold element symbolically represents a cross while the rock crystal has been hand carved and illustrates an important family seal. i...
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Belle Epoque Crystal Russian Imperial Eagle Gold Seal
Located in New York, NY
This unique Victorian seal, which was created circa 1890, was hand crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold.
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Lion Cornelian on 18 Karat Yellow Gold Seal
Located in Crema, Cremona
18Kt yellow gold lion seal with cornelian. The lion is symbol of power and strength.
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 1834 Gold Fob Seal Commemorating Waterloo Day
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite museum-quality fob seal, crafted in 15-carat gold, is a magnificent example of 19th-century British military commemoration.
Citrine, Gold
Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade Desk Seal
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th Century Antique Gold Mounted Carved Jade, Carnelian and Diamond Desk Wax Seal circa 1870s The jade handle is carved with clovers in oriental taste.
Jade
18th Century Dutch Seal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Dutch 18th century seal in high carat gold in Louis XIV style, beautifully chased with foliate motives, circa 1730.
22k Gold
Swiss Gold-Mounted Hardstone Desk Seal, circa 1820
Located in Firenze, IT
The gold base decorated with floral enamels. The matrix engraved with an inscription in Gothic English script. 6 cm (in. 2.4) high
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Mounted Citrine Desk Seal, Circa 1815
Located in Chicago, IL
The tapered faceted citrine handle is embellished with a chased gold floral mount. The swivel three sided seal is finely engraved with two armorials and an inscription in German.
Citrine
French, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Rose Quartz Desk Seal
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This absolutely exquisite desk seal has been crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, faceted amethyst and a single rose quartz.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian 'Imperial Period', Nephrite Jade, Gold and White Chalcedony Desk Seal
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This magnificent desk seal dates to Russia pre the 1917 revolution and is crafted from nephrite jade, gold and a carved white chalcedony intaglio.
Chalcedony, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.18 in D 0.78 in L 4.5 in
French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal in 18kt Gilded Silver with Carved Bust Flora
Located in Miami, FL
French neo classic desk seal. Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century, back in the 1798-1808.
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
French 19th Century Gold and Agate Knight Seal
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dating from 19th century France, this handsomely detailed miniature knight stands guard on an agate column accented with delicate 18 karat yellow gold filigree and gloriously ending...
Agate, 14k Gold
Fabergé Jewelled and Enameled Gold and Hardstone Seal
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Faberge' jewelled and enamelled gold and hardstone seal, the flat oval handle inset at both sides with a moss agate panel over sunburst engine-turning within a rose-cut diamond-set...
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
SUPERB 18 karat GOLD and CORNALINE WAX SEAL
Located in New York, NY
THE CORNALINE SEAL ENGRAVED with a ROYAL COAT of ARMS. The ELEGANT 18 karat Mounting in the form of a ROYAL CROWN
Elegant Antique "Cachet" set with a Gem Citrine
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Sculptured 18 karat Gold Antique "Seal" set with a gem Citrine. theGold mounting with a Floral pattern, Scallop shell and "Fleur de Lys" motifs.
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
BVLGARI Spiga Diamond Pink Rubellite Heart Yellow Gold 3-Row Adjustable Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bulgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with a heart-shaped pink rubellite and brilliant-cut ro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Chanel Classic Small Baby Blue RARE 24k GHW Lambskin
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Small: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Flap Small - Color: Baby Blue - Year: 1991-1994 - Condition: Good Vintage C...
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cut Steel butterfly hair comb
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb. It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade. The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel butterfly. Cut steel was populari...
Cut Steel
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
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.
Blue Diamond
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. Gold Fish Lighter
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger For Tiffany & Co. Gold Fish Lighter An exquisite example of artistic innovation, this Schlumberger Gold Fish Lighter, crafted circa 1939, embodies both elegance and whi...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7.00 Carat Aqua Pearl Diamond Platinum Victorian Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's civil war era handmade aqua, pearl and diamond pendant necklace. 7.00ct oval, light blue aqua center stone, set in a platinum and 14k yellow gold setting with 3 GIA certified ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$18,898
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
$87,741
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fuchsia Evening Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2007
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A museum-grade Christian Dior evening coat, crafted from a cotton and silk blend in a rich fuchsia hue. The coat features dramatic, oversized raccoon fur trim on the sleeves and hem,...
$3,978
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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