C1800 18K Neoclassical Hard-stone Cameo of Greek Hero Perseus in
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian hard stone cameo ring with a an oval shaped cameo depicting the profile of the hero
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
C1800 18K Neoclassical Hard-stone Cameo of Greek Hero Perseus in
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian hard stone cameo ring with a an oval shaped cameo depicting the profile of the hero
18k Gold
$2,850
H 1.75 in W 1.9 in
Victorian Goddess Woman Hard Stone Cameo Earrings Gold Dangle Drop Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular pair of Antique Victorian Hard Stone Goddess Woman Cameo Pendant Dangle Drop
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Cameo Onyx Brooch
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage brooch features a finely carved hard stone cameo depicting classical profiles
14k Gold
Vintage 14kt yellow Gold Carved Hard Stone Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
The Vintage Hard Stone Cameo Dinner Ring is an elegant piece crafted in 14kt gold, featuring a
Yellow Gold
Fine 18k High Relief Genuine Natural Stone Cameo Pin '#3568'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare 19th Century 18k yellow gold high relief hard stone cameo pin. The fabulous high relief hand
18k Gold
18k White Gold Genuine Natural Agate Stone Cameo Diamond Pendant '#J2463'
Located in Big Bend, WI
white hard stone cameo pendant. It is finely made and it features a large oval black and white banded
Agate, Diamond, White Gold
A Cameo Brooch Depicting Venus and Cupid
Located in London, GB
A Cameo Brooch Depicting Venus and Cupid Gold-Mounted Hard-stone cameo, gold 18th Century Italy
Gold
Victorian 18k Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We really love hard stone cameo rings and this is perhaps the nicest we have had to date. The ring
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Sardonyx Hardstone Lady Faces Cameo Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Victorian 15 Carat Gold Enamel Cameo Suite in Original Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
contains an expertly carved hard stone cameo set in beautifully enameled 15 carat gold. The brooch
Hardstone Cameo of a Man, 18th-19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The ring consists of a hard stone cameo dated to the 18th – 19th century, which is set in a yellow
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Hardstone Cupid Cameo Ring 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
, ovvero l’astuccio che custodisce le sue preziose frecce. This hard stone cameo of Roman production
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Hardstone Warrior Cameo Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Held in a triangular shaped locket is a beautiful hard-stone cameo depicting a helmeted warrior
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,250
H 1.58 in W 1.28 in D 0.61 in
Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Pink Agate & Pearl Cameo Brooch of a Lady
Located in Philadelphia, PA
agate or hard stone cameo of a beautiful young woman with curly hair, a flowing head scarf, and a
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief
Located in New York, NY
carved in Carnelian with very high three dimensional relief and delicate details. Hard stone cameos are
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Hermes Mercury Hardstone Cameo Ring Classic Victorian Agate Gold Deeply Carved
Located in New York, NY
Locke and here you have the opportunity to acquire the true antique gem. The hard stone cameo is 20mm
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$4,850
H 1.4 in W 1.6 in
Rose Cut Diamond Hardstone Cameo Goddess Woman Brooch Platinum Gold Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
most exquisite hard stone cameos the world has ever seen and this is one of the finest examples. The
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
$1,730 / set
D 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in
Antique 19th century Two Hard Stone Agate Cameos One Shell Cameos Unmounted
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A round Carnelian cameo depicts a laureate after an antique model. The three colour cameo shows a
Carnelian
$8,500
H 1.5 in W 1.1 in L 16 in
Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Goddess Woman Cameo Necklace 14K Gold Neoclassical Enamel
Located in New York, NY
the finest hard stone cameos we have seen. The cameo is set in a 14 Karat Gold frame. It has a
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18kt White Gold French Victorian Style Cameo Brooch with Large Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
In an openwork 18K white gold cadre, a meticulously carved hard stone cameo within this French
Diamond, White Gold
$5,500
W 1.58 in D 0.26 in L 2.45 in
1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant / brooch with hand - carved hard stone Cameo depicting Bacchus or Dionysus
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,295
H 1.25 in W 1 in L 17 in
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
. The locket features a stunning hard stone hand carved Cameo of a woman in exquisite clorthes with a
Onyx, Gold-filled
Price Upon Request
H 6.75 in W 15.75 in D 10.5 in
Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box
By Jean-Pierre Feuillet
Located in New York, NY
inset with a simulated hard stone cameo of Ceres in profile to the right within a circular ormolu frame
Bronze
$15,896
H 7.49 in W 11.42 in D 6.7 in
Important and Rare Italian Box Safe from the 17th Century '1647'
Located in Madrid, ES
plates and hard stones, with a cameo with a male figure at the centre. Inscription on the base."Pietre
Bronze
Victorian Large Hard Stone Cameo
Located in Napoli, IT
time. The carving of the hard stone is simply terrific! It is a large one being 45 mm. x 38 mm. - with
18k Gold
Edwardian Sardonyx Hard Stone Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Tampa, FL
Extraordinary Edwardian 18k yellow gold cameo featuring a sardonyx hard stone cameo with a bust of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Elizabethan Princess Hard Stone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Museum Quality hard stone cameo brooch depicting a princess from Renaissance era. Her clothes
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Ariadne Hard Stone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is an outstanding and gorgeous Museum Quality hard stone cameo brooch depicting Ariadne, the
Agate, 14k Gold
Vulcan's Forge Hard Stone Cameo Pendant Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Magnificent real museum quality hard stone cameo broochdepicting the Vulcan's Forge, after a marble
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Beatrice Cenci Hard Stone Cameo
Located in London, GB
Museum Quality hard stone cameo of a rarest subject, Beatrice Cenci, after a painting by Guido Reni
Agate
Unavailable
H 3.13 in W 1.76 in D 0.13 in
Antique Victorian Portrait of a Lady Hard Stone Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is an outstanding and gorgeous Museum Quality hard stone cameo pendant depicting a Victorian
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Front Face Cherub Hard Stone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Museum Quality hard stone cameo brooch depicting a wonderful cherub's head. Have you ever seen a
15k Gold
Antique Victorian Cased Goddess Flora Hard Stone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Museum quality hard stone cameo Brooch depicting Goddess Flora, she's wonderfully carved and all
Agate, 15k Gold
Unavailable
H 2.13 in W 1.76 in D 0.38 in
Antique Victorian Goddess Psyche Hard Stone Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
Museum Quality hard stone cameo brooch and pendant depicting Psyche, it is unusual seeing the wife
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold
Sardonyx Antique Hard Stone Cameo Signed Pin Pendant Seed Pearls Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A gorgeous Sardonyx Antique hardstone cameo pin/pendant with a detailed woman's bust created and
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo in Gold Mounting with Half Seed Pearls Black Enamel
Located in Antwerp, BE
coating on metal, glass or ceramic. Precious stones: One hardstone cameo 22 lustrous real orient half
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique Ring With Two Female Portrait Cameos
Located in New York, NY
color and shape of hard-stone cameos. While rings composed of separate hoops joined together are typical
Unavailable
Georgian era 18K gold gentleman cameo ring
Located in Versailles, FR
white and brown two-colored hard stone cameo portraying the profile of a distinguished gentleman. The
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 15 Carat Gold Pearls
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
condition. Weighs 16.5 grams. The brooch measures 1½ inches across x 2 inches down. The hard stone cameo
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.50 Carat Diamond Augustus Head Agate Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, and he really had no rival. Metal: 18 Kt rose gold Hallmarks: none Gems: 1 Agate hard stone carved
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
This acid tested 14 karat yellow gold pendant contains a beautifully made hard stone cameo. The
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Hard Stone Cameo Pin
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian 14K yellow gold Hard Stone Cameo pin/pendant with wirework and granulation in an Etruscan
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Ring 14 Karat Gold Pearl Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian hard stone cameo ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo & Natural Pearl Gold Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
. An absolutely exquisite hard stone agate cameo bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Sometimes
Agate, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Gold Hard Stone Intaglio Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s Hard Stone Cameo Ring, having a very finely carved dimensional Sardonyx stone in a
Onyx, 14k Gold
Agate Cameo Brooch Depicting Classical Women Profile Mounted in Gold
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian carved hard stone cameo brooch mounted in Gold, end of the XIX century, weight 21,9 gr
Agate, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Antique Cherub Cameo Diamond Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany cameo crescent brooch-cum-pendant, with white agate hard-stone cameos, featuring cherubs
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Cameo Carnelian Gold Enamel Suite of Brooch and Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Brooch and bracelet suite, the bracelet with five cornelian coloured hard stone cameos, in gold
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Black and White Cameo Ring in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat rose gold Victorian ring set with one 17x8mm rectangular black and white hard stone
Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Hercules Cameo Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
carved in three strata on this 18 kt hard stone cameo ring c. 1820. The hero appears in with his
18k Gold
C1860 Agate Signet Ring of Bust of Helmeted Warrior, Probably Menelaus
Located in Baltimore, MD
Hard stone cameo signet ring in 12K, lime green agate with a carved intaglio of possibly Roman
Agate
Hard Stone Profile Cameo in Yellow Gold Frame
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Mystical colored backdrop for a crisp white portrait cameo outlined by a border of high polished
Yellow Gold
Victorian Hard Stone Agate Cameo Stickpin of Psyche
Located in Baltimore, MD
. A romantic cameo stickpin representing passion and devotion, a perfect gift for one's soulmate.
C1780 18k Agate Hard Stone Portrait Cameo Ring of Greek Poetess "Sappho"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Utilizing the natural features of the blush and gray speckled agate with a lovely mottled appearance and demonstrating the fine carving that this circle of Italian carvers were known...
Agate, 18k Gold
Sold
H 3.35 in Dm 2.76 in
16th Century Cameo Pendant of Christ the Redeemer in a Gilt Bronze Frame
Located in Stockholm, SE
A finely carved 16th or early 17th century large hard stone pendant cameo of Christ the Redeemer in
Precious Stone
Antique Victorian Cameo Banded Agate Gold Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Charming in design and detail, the earrings feature a portrait cameo in hard stone set in the
Agate, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Three Strata Cameo Ring of a Moor
Located in Stamford, CT
A moving, well carved, three strata hard stone agate cameo of a moor wearing a turban, c. 1800 set
Agate, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.63 in
Fine Victorian 14K Gold and Pearls Hand Carved Cameo Brooch/Necklace Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This is a vintage 19th century stamped 14kt hard stone agate hand carved cameo brooch/pendant. It
Agate, Gold
Important and Rare Italian Box Safe from the 17th Century '1647'
Located in Madrid, ES
jasper plates and hard stones, with a cameo with a male figure at the centre. Inscription on the base
Bronze
Circa 1900 Intaglio Fireman's Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900, 14K Yellow Gold and Hard stone Intaglio Cameo Cufflinks depicting Fire Fighters Hook
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Legras Vase France Art Deco in Glass Hot Glazes Signed, 1920s
By Charles Legras
Located in Milano, IT
reliefs, which give the glass an appearance similar to carved hard stone. Its cameo is also made of hot
Art Glass
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo of Psyche
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Victorian hard stone cameo of the goddess Psyche. Beautiful high relief carving with
Agate, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
French 1850s Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
French 1850s Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Gold Brooch French 1850s hard stone and gold Victorian
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
1850s Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian 1850s Hard Stone Cameo Pearl Gold Pendant Victorian 1850s hard stone pearls and 18-karat
Onyx, 18k Gold
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Diamond Gold Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
Originally, cameo jewelry was hand carved from hard stone up until the 15th and 16th centuries. At
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Gold Large Genuine Natural Agate Hard Stone Cameo Pendant '#J4136'
Located in Big Bend, WI
14k Gold Large Genuine Natural Agate Hard Stone Cameo Pendant (#J4136) 14k white gold pendant
Agate, 14k Gold
Victorian Gold and Hard Stone Cameo Brooch, circa 1870
Located in Aspen, CO
19th century finely carved with high relief cameo in agate hard stone of a neo-classical lady is in
Agate, 14k Gold
Dark Blue Hard Stone Cameo Enhancer Pendant in Gold with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
carved oval shaped female silhouette cameo framed by a rope design that is accented with brilliant cut
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Hard Stone Oval Cameo Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Antique lady's 18K yellow gold hard stone cameo hinged bangle bracelet. The oval cameo measures
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Gold Earring Pin Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to
Agate, 15k Gold
Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Gold Earring Pin Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Medusa Snake Hard Stone Cameo Ring in 20 Karat Gold. The Antique 19th
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Medusa Snake Hardstone Cameo Ring 20 Karat Gold Museum Quality Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a Museum Quality Medusa Snake Hard Stone Cameo Ring in 20 Karat Gold. The Antique 19th
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.29 in W 1.26 in D 0.6 in
Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Agate & Pearl Cameo Brooch / Pendant of a Youth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white carved agate or hard stone cameo of a beautiful young woman with flowing curly hair, earrings, and
Agate, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Sold
H 57 in W 46 in D 17 in
Antique Gold & Carved Agate Cameo Hermaphrodite Bracelet or Necklace Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Victorian gold and carved agate or hard stone cameo clasp for a multi-strand
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Hardstone Cameo Fairy Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
most exquisite hard stone cameos the world has ever seen and this is one of the finest examples. The
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold and Sardonyx Cameo Gents Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
with a Sardonyx, Hard-stone Double Face Cameo of a Man and Woman in the Greek - Roman style. The sides
Agate
Antique Lava Cameo Brooch of Saturn Mounted on 9 Karat, circa 1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
shell or hard stone, few have survived. Cameos were worn in the nineteenth century by both men and
10k Gold
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stunning Victorian hard stone cameo on agate brooch. Beautifully carved in hi relief, this lovely
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Brooch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Spectacular, Victorian hard stone cameo with a background of banded agate. Deeply carved, beautiful
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Edwardian French Marked Hard Stone Cameo Pendant in Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This lovely hard stone cameo pendant has been modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold in the Edwardian era
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca English origin Articulate to sw...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Earrings of Silver with 14k Rose Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A stunning pair of Georgian Revival earrings from the late Victorian era (circa 1870–1890), these romantic jewels glitter with rose cut diamonds set in silver over 14k rose gold. The...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau extremely rare Carved Portrait of a Lady Flowing Hair Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This piece is extremely rare as it is a Ladies Head, Face and Flowing hair ring. This was done by a master in the Art Nouveau period. It is not signed and RB in script is all that i...
Coral, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold and Silver Diamond Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
A pair of late 19th-century articulated drop earrings set throughout with old European-cut diamonds in silver-topped gold mountings. Each earring features a double-drop graduated arr...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Tri Color Gold Dangling Earrings
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1880s Victorian Tri Color Gold Dangling Earrings. These Victorian Tri-Color Gold Dangling Earrings were made in the 1880s. The Victorian jewelers were pretty eclectic. Look how won...
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian 2.20 Ct Rose Cut Diamond 1790 Girandoles Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
The Georgian Girandoles Antique pair of Georgian period girandoles ear drop earrings, 1790 ca. Hand crafted of solid silver mainly with little gold portions Beautiful artwork from th...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Style Gold Earrings with Agate Cameos and Pearls
Located in Lisboa, PT
18kt– 750‰ rose gold earrings, oval-shaped, featuring a central cameo carved in agate, depicting a female figure in profile with delicate features and period-style attire. The gold f...
Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Belle Epoque Citrine Diamond 14K Silver Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Gorgeous Edwardian Belle Epoque earrings with Citrines, diamonds, 14K rose gold and silver! What is not to love, would look great for work, or an evening out! So great you m...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$2,678 / set
Victorian Agate Cameo Earrings
Located in Milano, MI
Victorian period earrings, with cameo on bicolour agate, mounted in 12ct pink gold. With hinged hook fittings and safe. Measurements: 3.6 cm in length x 1.8 cm in width
Agate
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.