Vintage Dyed Purple Jade 14k Gold Butterfly Chinese Symbol Dangle Earrings 1980s
Located in Towson, MD
These exquisite vintage 1980s 14K yellow gold Chinese jade earrings feature two hand-carved 24mm dyed purple jade discs adorned with delicate butterfly motifs and traditional Chinese...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jade Coral Enamel Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful signed Kenneth Jay Lane Large Butterfly Brooch featuring ornate Faux green Jade wings, Coral enameled body Pave set with Faux Diamonds; marked on reverse: KJL; measures app...
Sold|$24,500
Carved Jadeite Butterfly Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The beauty of nature is celebrated in this extraordinary jadeite butterfly brooch. Expertly carved to form the butterfly's delicate wings, the jadeite exhibits the telltale transluce...
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,950
Carved Green Jade Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting pair of 18kt white gold earrings features delicate pave diamond hinged hoops with beautifully carved green jade drops adorned with diamond butterflies.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Jade Turquoise Onyx White Gold 18 Carat Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
In the upper part there is an engraved onyx washer, in the central one a larger engraved washer with an overlapping turquoise button inside, while in the lower part hangs a jade depi...
Jade, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Carved Pierced Jadeite Butterfly Lotus Flower Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
18 karat white gold carved pierced jadeite butterfly, lotus flower with diamonds. Diamonds equal .70 total weight. 16 inch diamonds by the yard chain. 9 diamonds equal .05 total weig...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
MIRIAM HASKELL Mosaic Butterfly Stick Pin Brooch, C.1950
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1950 Miriam Haskell gilded metal stick pin in the form of a delicate butterfly embellished with a mosaic of semi precious stone chips including carnelian, jade and mother-of-pearl.
Carnelian, Coral, Jade, Natural Pearl, Gilt Metal
Antique Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree & Enamel Cuff Bracelet with Carved Celadon
Located in Media, PA
The centerpiece is a large, hand-carved celadon jade plaque depicting a butterfly, a traditional Chinese symbol for joy, longevity, and marital bliss.
Jade, Silver, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Celadon Jade Butterfly Brooch
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Celadon Jade Butterfly Brooch. Celadon jade and 14K gold butterfly brooch, 10.8 grams.
Jade, Yellow Gold
Jade Necklace and 3 Jade Butterfly Pins
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful set consisting of 2 9" jade ball beaded necklaces and 3 matching jade butterfly pins which can be worn in a variety of configurations.
Jade
Antiques Jade Butterfly Citrine Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice butterfly carved in antiques emperor jade, citrine drop, 2 different green tourmaline stone, gold 20gr.
Citrine, Jade, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vtg 14K Yellow Gold Chinese Jade Butterfly Happiness Symbol Life Saver Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a fabulous pendant necklace. The chain is 14k Gold and stamped and the pendant is Jade and 14K gold and is also stamped. The pendant without the bail is 1.5 inches round. Th...
Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Jade Citrine Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooches
Located in Montreal, QC
Brilliant pair of Tropical Green Jade, Citrine and Diamond Flying Butterfly Brooches hand crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring fabulous hand carved Jade Wings.
Citrine, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
14k Butterfly Brooch. Green Jade Large Butterfly with Ruby Eyes. Natural Jade
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Excellent to wear to cocktail parties. 14k Yellow Gold Butterfly. Carved Green Jade Wings. Round Ruby eyes.
Lucky Green Jade Pendant with Peacock and Butterfly
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Lucky Green Jade Pendant with Peacock and Butterfly 1.50 inch Diameter Lovely symbolizing displays happiness and long life.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lavender Jade Amethyst Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Antique Insect
Located in New York, NY
The wings of the butterfly are beautiful carved Lavender Jade. The color of the lavender jade is absolutely exquisite.
Jade, Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Yellow Gold Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Jadeite Jade pendant necklace. 5 marquise shaped jade set in 18k yellow gold in a handmade butterfly setting. 16 inch 18k yellow gold chain. 5 Marquise natural green Jadeit...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Vintage Butterfly Jade, Pearl and 18K Gold Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
1960s Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin/Brooch features Jade Wings, Free Form Pearl Body and Eyes and 18K Yellow Gold.
Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
Jade Ruby Pearl Butterfly Pendant Necklace Antique Art Deco Silver Insect
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Jadeite Jade, Ruby and Pearl Art Nouveau - Art Deco Butterfly Insect Moth Pendant.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Vintage 4.63ct Butterfly Jade and Diamond Stud Earring in 18K Gold PT950
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Features: Set as the wings of the butterfly, the jade adds a touch of natural elegance and color.
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Jade-Winged Butterfly Brooch By Kenneth Jay Lane, 1990s
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 3" x 1.75" - Gold plated - "Carved" faux jade resin wings - Peach enamel - Clear crystal rhinestone pavé - B...
Sold|$18,400
Estate Jade, Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
Butterfly and jade enthusiasts will be in awe of this magnificent brooch!
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
Jadeite Butterfly Enamel and Lapis Colored Brooch Pin, Circa 1970
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Jadeite Butterfly Enamel and Lapis Brooch Pin Circa 1970 Whimsical artistry of carvings detailed in jade set in a silver scrolled frame.
Jade, Enamel
Jona Jadeite White Diamond 18k White Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, 18 karat white gold butterfly brooch, consisting of a body set with white diamonds and burmese jadeite wings. All Jona jewelry is new and has never been prev...
White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jabeite and Diamond Butterfly Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace the elegance of nature with this exquisite butterfly brooch, impeccably crafted in pristine 18K white gold. The wings, delicately shaped from luxurious jadeite weighing 5.30c...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jadeite and Diamond Butterfly Pin or Brooch Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Jadeite and Diamond Butterfly Pin or Brooch with beautiful quality diamonds and emerald gemstone antenna Spectacular colored green jadeite is carved into a butterfly pendant or brooc...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Yellow Gold, Platinum
WALTER LAMPL Art Deco Onyx and Carved Jade "Butterfly and Flower" Bracelet
By Walter Lampl
Located in Narberth, PA
The large jade rings measures 1" in diameter and are 1/8" thick.
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
Buccellati Jade Pearl Citrine Gold Butterfly Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold necklace, crafted by Buccellati, featuring butterfly pendant, adorned with carved jade wings, citrines and a pearl.
Citrine, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Coral Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold brooch in the form of a butterfly, set with coral, nephrite and approx. 0.60ctw SI1/H diamonds. The piece measures 40mm x 50mm and weighs 28.6 grams.
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
Certified Natural Carved Green Jadeite Jade & Gemstone Estate Butterfly Pin
Located in Littleton, CO
This extraordinary pin is comprised of two Certified Natural Vivid Green Jadeite Jade Carved Butterfly Wings! The wings measure approx. 19.5 x 31.7mm each!
Jade, 14k Gold
CARTIER Coral and Jade Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York , NY
CARTIER Coral and Jade Diamond Butterfly Brooch
18 Karat Gold Butterfly Jadeite Jade Brooch or Pin with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and unique butterfly brooch, made out of GIA certified jadeite jade and diamonds. 18K W/Y/G 9.5cmx9cmx1cm 47.69gr
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage Jade & Diamonds Butterfly 14kt Gold Enhancer Pendant or Pin, circa 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Butterfly is an enhancer pendant or brooch, wingspan is 2.1/2 inch wide.
Diamond, Jade, Gold
Antique Art Deco Jade Frog 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Crownsville, MD
Unmarked but tested as solid 18K. Jade frog measures 16x11mm. Delicate butterfly wings on each shoulder.
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Rare Natural Jade 2.48 Carat Diamond Twin Butterfly Brooches
Located in Napoli, IT
Things of Beauty are for Ever Beautiful, epitome of grace and elegance, butterfly is from ever symbol of beauty Here come in couple, these truly exquisite and rare Brooches are 1950...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Peridot, Jade and Opal Vintage Austrian Crystal Whimsical Butterfly Brooch
By Alan Anderson
Located in Toronto, CA
Butterflies symbolize transformation and rebirth. Our whimsical butterfly brooch features vintage Austrian crystal stones in peridot, jade, chrysolite, palace opal and citrine.
Crystal, Gold Plate
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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