Krementz Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Flower Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco Krementz enamel brooch. 14k rose gold setting with 3 purple enamel flowers each
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
Krementz Pearl Enamel Rose Gold Flower Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco Krementz enamel brooch. 14k rose gold setting with 3 purple enamel flowers each
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
$795
W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 3.63 in
Pair of Krementz Art Deco Red Enamel & Sterling Silver Lorgnette Reading Glasses
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
enamel to the case. Made by Frank Krementz. Retailed by Lugene Opticians in New York in the 1920s or
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Sterling Silver White and Yellow Enamel Krementz Cufflinks
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lexington, KY
These awesome Deco cufflinks by Krementz are in sterling silver and feature bright yellow and white
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1920 Deco Signed Krementz Silver Yellow and Green Enameled Cufflinks
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lexington, KY
vibrant yellow and green enamel detailing. With their timeless design and signed Krementz authenticity
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Krementz Art Nouveau Diamond Agate Enamel 14K Antique Swan Pendant Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with feathers and linear texture Glossed with transparent green, blue, orange, yellow enamel Basse
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,750
H 0.83 in W 0.71 in D 0.32 in
Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Flower Horseshoe Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique gold & enamel brooch. By Krementz. In 14 karat gold. In the form of a
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
$695
H 0.45 in W 1.39 in D 0.3 in
Antique Signed Krementz Art Nouveau 14K Gold, Enamel, & Pearl Brooch or Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, enamel, and pearl brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold. By Krementz & Co. With
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
$750
D 0.25 in Dm 0.88 in L 15.5 in
Krementz, 14K Gold Chain Necklace with Enamel Pendant, U.S.A, 20th Century
By Krementz & Co
Located in Chatham, CA
KREMENTZ - Elegant chain necklace with double sided enamel slide pendant - the round pillow shaped
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Signed Krementz Royal Blue and White Cufflinks
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lexington, KY
royal blue enamel with a bright white frame. The enamel has a subtle yet bold guilloche field that adds
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch by Krementz
Located in Lewisburg, PA
/pendant by the esteemed Krementz & Co. (circa 1910–1920) captures the delicate elegance of an iris in
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold by Krementz
Located in Lewisburg, PA
emotion. Expertly crafted in 14k gold and adorned with iridescent enamel petals, the piece is accented by
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Krementz Art Deco Sterling Silver Green and Yellow Enameled Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
stripes or a checkered pattern. Krementz Art Deco Sterling Silver Green and Yellow Enameled Cufflinks
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Krementz Art Deco Sterling Silver Brown and Blue Enameled Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
Deco Sterling Silver Orange and green enamel Gram weight 6.2 grams Krementz
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Krementz Green and Black Sterling Silver Art Deco Enameled Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
Art Deco Enameled Cufflinks 1925 Art Deco Sterling Silver Signed Krementz Orange and green enamel
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Enamel and Pearl Woman Brooch by Krementz of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
profile nestled within a pearl-studded crescent moon, delicately adorned with enameled violet blossoms—a
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
KREMENTZ Art Deco 14k Rock Quartz Crystal, Diamond, & Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful pendant necklace by Krementz from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in 14k white gold
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Krementz 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bar Pin Ca. 1910 Edwardian
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
This exquisite pearl bar pin comes from 1910 Edwardian and is made with blue enamel and 14k yellow
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Krementz & Co. Art Nouveau Enameled Diamond Girl Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Overland Park, KS
1890's Krementz & Co. Art Nouveau Enameled Diamond Girl Pin. Pin is 4 grams and is 25mm wide
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Krementz Diamond, Enamel, 14K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
, centering one old mine cut diamond, 0.10 ct., SI, H-I, accented by white and light blue enamel flowers with
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930's Krementz Enamel Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Bouquet Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular pendant brooch features a winding tree motif with foliate glossed in bright green enamel
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz & Co. Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Nouveau 14 karat gold and enameled brooch with diamond by Krementz & Co. The brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold
Krementz Art Nouveau Pearl Enamel Amethyst Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Krementz Art Nouveau Pearl Amethyst and Enamel Necklace This is like wearing a story. It has
KREMENTZ & CO. Maple Leaf Gold and Enamel Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, yellow, gold and green enamel and a small brilliant cut diamond, signed: Krementz & Co., U.S.A., circa
14k Gold
Krementz Late Victorian Diamond Opal Enamel 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
textured gold coiled snake surrounding the opal With pink to white enamel throughout with brown enamel
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Gold Double Floral Heart Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with bright lavender enamel - exhibiting no loss Hearts are texturous with pastel enamel accents
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 0.83 in W 0.99 in D 0.52 in
Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Enamel, & Seed Pearl 4-Leaf Clover Stickpin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold, enamel, and seed pearl brooch. Attributed to Krementz & Co. In 14 karat
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Krementz 14k Gold Peridot Pearl & Enamel Dangle Lavalier Pendant
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Peridot - Pear Cut - Prong Set - Olive Green Color - 10x6.6mm - 1.30ct (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Bead Shape - Stem Set -Gray...
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Enamel
Krementz Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pansy Flower Antique Pendant Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a pansy flower with delicately painted matte enamel petals Opaque
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz Art Nouveau Pearl Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Clover
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a four leaf clover with painted matte guilloche enamel leaves
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz & Co. Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Lily Pad Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Nouveau 14 karat gold and enamel brooch with a diamond by Krementz & Co. The brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold
W 0.87 in D 0.32 in L 1.02 in
Krementz 1900 Art Nouveau Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 18kt Gold
By Krementz & Co
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid brooch designed by Krementz. An exceptional three-dimensional
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz Art Nouveau Multi-Gem Enamel 14K Gold Antique Swan Pendant Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an elegant pair of craning swans with grooved feathers and glossed with enamel
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Four Leaf Clover Pendant Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-taille enamel. Transparent matte dark green with linear vein-like engraving and opaque light green mid
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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W 0.47 in L 0.86 in
Krementz 1905 Art Nouveau Flower Enameled Pin Brooch in 18Kt Gold Natural Pearl
By Krementz & Co
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enameled flower pin created by Krementz & Co. Beautiful piece, created in America during
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Water Lily Flower Pendant Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glossed with ombre pink, orange, and green enamel - exhibiting some loss Centering an elongated pearl
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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W 1.02 in L 1.1 in
Krementz 1905 Art Nouveau Flower Enameled Pin Brooch in 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By Krementz & Co
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enameled flower pin created by Krementz & Co. Beautiful colorful piece, created in New
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz Late Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Heart Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
enamel accents, minor loss, all wear is consistent with age and use Maker’s Mark for Krementz and
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Krementz Retro Enamel Seed Pearl and 14 Karat Gold Pansy Earrings
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as pansies with indigo, white, yellow and wine colored enamel and centering a seed pearl
Pearl, 14k Gold
Krementz Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Enamel Dragon Watch Pin Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glossed by clear and pink enamel Accented by a small pearl Completed by watch hook for a drop and pin
14k Gold
Krementz Art Nouveau Sapphire Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Swag Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With natural freshwater seed pearl and two "dogtooth" pearl drops Green enamel leaf details Completed
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Krementz Victorian Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Fleur-De-Lis Pin Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Textured gold fleur-de-lis accented with floral motif in blue, white and yellow enamel Maker's mark for
Diamond, 14k Gold
Krementz Art Nouveau Diamond Garnet Rock Crystal Enamel 14 Karat Gold Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
crystal Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds Winding green to yellow enameled leaves with minor loss
Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Krementz Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Swan Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a splendid brooch from the world renowned American jewellery company Krementz. The brooch
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz Victorian Blue Enamel Old European Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Very interesting early 1900’s Krementz of Newark New Jersey Victorian 3-D curved highly detailed
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Peacock Quill
By Krementz & Co
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Realistically colored with bright shades of iridescent polychrome enamel... a thing of beauty and
14k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Bird Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1905, this rare Art Nouveau brooch features a poly-chrome enamel bird, possibly a painted
Antique Purple Enamel Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold by Krementz
Located in Lewisburg, PA
associated with love and remembrance. Rendered in rich, deep purple enamel, the petals are delicately edged
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold by Krementz and Co.
Located in Lewisburg, PA
finely enameled pansy, a flower long associated with thoughtfulness, remembrance, and love. Its velvety
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Unusual Reverse Carved Crystal & Enamel Art Deco Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in South Pasadena, CA
and green enamel motifs, suspended from a link chain decorated at intervals with alternating green and
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Sold
W 0.86 in L 0.95 in
Krementz Art Nouveau 1900 Clover Enameled Brooch in 18Kt Gold with Natural Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enameled four leaves clover pin created by Krementz & Co. Fabulous little beauty
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
KREMENTZ Enamel and Gold Earrings
By Krementz & Co
Located in Darnestown, MD
Alternating blue and green enamel triangles are separated by twisted bands of 18 karat gold. These
18k Gold
1890 Victorian Krementz Enamel 14 Karat Gold Watch Holder Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful Victorian pin by Krementz in 14k yellow gold with stunning enamel detailing
14k Gold, Enamel
Krementz Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Krementz Art Nouveau enamel, pearl, and diamond two-piece brooch. Features a flower holding a pearl
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel Iris Pin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Krementz Enamel Iris Brooch in 14k Gold with Diamond Accent, Circa 1910 A fine example of
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Krementz Sterling Silver Blue and Yellow Enamel Cufflinks
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lexington, KY
These awesome Deco links by Krementz are in sterling silver and feature bold, striking, brilliant
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Krementz Sterling Silver Green and White Enamel Cufflinks
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an excellent pair of suave Deco cufflinks in sterling silver with green and white enamel
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1925 Deco Royal Blue and Yellow Enamel Sterling Cufflinks signed Krementz
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a striking set of Sterling Silver 1925 Deco cufflinks signed by Krementz that feature a
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 1.26 in D 0.18 in L 1.42 in
Krementz Art Nouveau 1905 Clematis Flower Enameled Brooch 18kt Gold with Pearl
By Krementz & Co
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enameled Clematis pink flower pin created by Krementz & Co. Stunning piece, created in
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Krementz Art Nouveau Citrine Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Pendant or Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pearls With three purple and white enamel flowers, minor loss of the enamel - all wear is consistent
Citrine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Krementz Art Deco Gentleman's Evening Tuxedo Set
By Krementz & Co
Located in New York, NY
A fine platinum, 14 gold, black onyx and black enamel dress set, consisting of a pair of cufflinks
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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H 0.24 in W 1.19 in D 0.08 in
Antique Krementz 14 Karat Gold, Enamel and Sapphire Leaf and Vine Brooch or Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful American Art Nouveau Krementz pin. In 14k gold with enamel and bezel set with a
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This 14k gold antique brooch (circa 1910) features a flower of dark pink and white enamel with a
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Enamel Feather Brooches
By Krementz & Co
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite Art Nouveau Enamel Feather Brooches in 14K gold by Krementz, N.J. circa 1900
14k Gold
Antique Purple Enamel Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold by Krementz
Located in Lewisburg, PA
1900s, this deep purple pansy will add a pop of intrigue to any outfit. The enamel petals are trimmed
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1915 Art Deco Krementz Steel Dark Blue Serling Silver Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
These fantastic octagonal sterling silver cufflinks are signed Krementz have a round guilloche
Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Style Krementz Sterling Silver and Enamel Bright Yellow Blue Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
enamel: blue and yellow! The cheerful colors make these links unique and noticeable. Even the most
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Krementz Enamel Gold Four Leaf Clover Watch Pin Pendant
By Krementz & Co
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautifully made Krementz 4 leaf clover is a pin has a bail on the back that can be pushed up
Pearl, 14k Gold
Krementz Tuxedo Buttons Sterling Silver Black Enamel Yellow Gold Filled
By Krementz & Co
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-known designer, Krementz. These Vintage Buttons are detailed with Sterling Silver and Black Enamel and
Sterling Silver
Krementz Large Enamel Four-Leaf Clover Diamond Center Gold Pin
By Krementz & Co
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully detailed enameled Krementz 14k yellow gold pin has a diamond center. This is much
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau 14kt gold, enamel & diamond brooch by Krementz & Co.
By Krementz & Co
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
American Art Nouveau brooch by Krementz & Co. circa 1900-1910. The brooch is 14kt gold with enamel
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Krementz Signed Floral Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Krementz & Co
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
bangles or bracelets. This is a vintage Krementz signed 14 karat yellow Gold bangle. The enameled floral
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Enamel Amethyst and Gold Pin by Krementz, circa 1910
By Krementz & Co
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of openwork elliptical design, with a white enamel border enhanced with gold laurel leaves and four
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Amethyst Enamel Gold Pin by Krementz, circa 1900
By Krementz & Co
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of gold foliate design enhanced with violet enamel petals, two pearls and a central amethyst. The
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
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W 6.75 in L 0.25 in
Wonderful Turn-of-the-Century Krementz Love Knot Blue Enamel Pearl YG Bracelet
By Krementz & Co
Located in Lombard, IL
blue and white enamel "forget me not" flowers and a single pearl sits in the center. The love knot
Pearl, 14k Gold, 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
$499
H 0.81 in W 1.06 in
Antique Art Nouveau 10k Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Flower Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity - 0.04ctw (approx.) Material: 10K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.82 Grams Overall Width: 27.15mm (1....
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Wonderful Victorian Antique Hardstone Gold Filled Watch Fob
Located in Wheaton, IL
The piece on display is an absolute marvel of craftsmanship that is bound to leave you in awe. It is a testament to the skilled artisans who created it, showcasing elaborate and deta...
Gold-filled
Krementz Victorian Diamond Pearl 14K Gold Antique Puffy Heart Pendant Brooch
By Krementz & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed heart-shaped form centering a cluster of old European cut diamonds Bead set and weighing approximately 0.14 carat total - eye clean and bright Accented by a clust...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original Art Nouveau 15ct Gold, Enamel and Natural Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Armadale, Victoria
This enchanting brooch is a quintessential example of Art Nouveau jewellery, crafted from 15-carat yellow gold. The piece is a celebration of nature, art, and craftsmanship, capturin...
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, centrally-set with a cream pearl measuring approximately 8.7 mm in diameter, to a diamond-set scroll openwork designed surmount, te...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Onyx Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of classic Tiffany & Co. cufflinks with oval onyx inlay and high polish yellow gold finish. Accompanied by a Tiffany & Co. box and pouch. Measurements: 20 x 14 mm. Metal: 18...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Krementz Diamond Rose Yellow Green Gold Flower Leaf Brooch, Circa 1940
By Krementz & Co
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond flower Brooch by Krementz. 14k rose gold rose with a center diamond, attached to a 14k yellow gold oval bas with 14k green gold leaves. On Peter's now famous green gold scal...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Guilloché Etched Enamel Round Disc Mens Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your formalwear with these exquisite antique 14K gold cufflinks, featuring a sophisticated guilloché pattern and rich green enamel detailing. The intricate concentric design ...
14k Gold, Enamel
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.