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Large Victorian Cameo 14k yellow gold pendant
Large Victorian Cameo 14k yellow gold pendant

Large Victorian Cameo 14k yellow gold pendant

Located in New York, NY

This large Victorian Cameo is set with a 14k backing and loop. The cameo is scrupled from natural

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Large Brooch
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Large Brooch

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Large Brooch

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Turquoise Cameo Large Brooch Marked: 14K Approximate Dimensions: 6.5 cm

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Large Oversized Cameo Brooch, Pendant, 18 Karat Gold
Large Oversized Cameo Brooch, Pendant, 18 Karat Gold

Large Oversized Cameo Brooch, Pendant, 18 Karat Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Magnificent, old and Large Oversized Cameo Brooch, Pendant, 18 Karat Gold. Very good condition

Category

20th Century Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Italian Seven Cameo Gold Bracelet
Large Antique Italian Seven Cameo Gold Bracelet

Large Antique Italian Seven Cameo Gold Bracelet

Located in Chicago, IL

The bracelet consists of two carved red and white marble and five various color lava cameos. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Carved Incolay Centaur Large Cameo Pendant
Antique Carved Incolay Centaur Large Cameo Pendant

Antique Carved Incolay Centaur Large Cameo Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This unique cameo, features a centaur galloping alongside a nude female riding a horse. The central

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other

Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch
Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch

Victorian Right Facing Lady Shell Cameo Large Swivel Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in pinchbeck. Circa 1860. The piece features a

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pinchbeck

Chanel Rare 1980s Large Gold Tone Cameo Earrings
Chanel Rare 1980s Large Gold Tone Cameo Earrings

Chanel Rare 1980s Large Gold Tone Cameo Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing a true treasure for Chanel enthusiasts – the Rare 1980s Large Gold Tone Cameo Earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Victorian Large Hand Carved Lava Cameo Link Necklace
Victorian Large Hand Carved Lava Cameo Link Necklace

Victorian Large Hand Carved Lava Cameo Link Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

yellow gold, this fantastic piece features five large cameos carved from multi-colored pieces of lava

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900

Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900

Located in Brighton, GB

Victorian Hebe & Zeus Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1900 The carving shows Hebe, seated and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Chalcedony Cameo Large Pin Brooch
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Chalcedony Cameo Large Pin Brooch

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Right Facing Lady Chalcedony Cameo Large Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian large oval pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880. The piece features a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Medium Orange Color w/ Cream Carving - 63.61 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 14k Gold Carved Hardstone Large Detailed Cameo Brooch Pendant
Vintage Retro 14k Gold Carved Hardstone Large Detailed Cameo Brooch Pendant

Vintage Retro 14k Gold Carved Hardstone Large Detailed Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Carved Hardstone Cameo - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - 55.2x38.9mm (approx

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Joyce" Large Turquoise Cameo Pendant on Removable Pearl & Turquoise Necklace
"Joyce" Large Turquoise Cameo Pendant on Removable Pearl & Turquoise Necklace

"Joyce" Large Turquoise Cameo Pendant on Removable Pearl & Turquoise Necklace

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Eytan Brandes turned an interesting turquoise cameo into a bold, one-of-a-kind pendant with a 14

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...

Vintage Retro Yellow Gold Hardstone Large Cameo Detailed Portrait Pendant Brooch
Vintage Retro Yellow Gold Hardstone Large Cameo Detailed Portrait Pendant Brooch

Vintage Retro Yellow Gold Hardstone Large Cameo Detailed Portrait Pendant Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Hardstone - Carved Cameo - Oval Cut - Black Base w/ White Color Carving - 45.08 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century
Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century

Large Hardstone Cameo of Roman Emperor Men's Ring Late 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Late 18th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 8  Dimensions (cameo): 26 mm Weight: 18 gr

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco White Gold large Carved Cameo Classic Frame Pin Brooch Pendant
Antique Art Deco White Gold large Carved Cameo Classic Frame Pin Brooch Pendant

Antique Art Deco White Gold large Carved Cameo Classic Frame Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Salmon Base w/ White Color Carving - 24.87 x 19.12mm (approx.) Material: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 14.71 Grams Overall Height...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Large Oval Carved Agate Cameo Trojan Ring
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Large Oval Carved Agate Cameo Trojan Ring

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Large Oval Carved Agate Cameo Trojan Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Agate - Carved Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Green to Brown Color - 24.8x17.5mm (approx.) Material: 12k Solid Rose Gold Weight: 7.9 Grams Ring Size: 4.5...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique White Gold Large Carved Black Hardstone Portrait Men's Cameo Ring
Antique White Gold Large Carved Black Hardstone Portrait Men's Cameo Ring

Antique White Gold Large Carved Black Hardstone Portrait Men's Cameo Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Hardstone - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Black Base Color w/ White Carvings - 21.7 x 15.82mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Total Weight: 11.44...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, White Gold

Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Large Carved Carnelian Cameo Trojan Knight Men's Ring
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Large Carved Carnelian Cameo Trojan Knight Men's Ring

Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Large Carved Carnelian Cameo Trojan Knight Men's Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Oval Cut - Carved Cameo - Bezel Set - Orangy Brow Color

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Large High Profile Cocktail Ring
Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Large High Profile Cocktail Ring

Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Large High Profile Cocktail Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Shaped w/ Carving - Multi Prong Set - White Carving on Peachy Field - 21 x 15mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.1 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin
Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin

Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

with a gorgeous high-relief cameo. The coral is encircled by a frame of 18k yellow gold with raised and

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

T. Saulini 14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Left Facing Man Large Pendant
T. Saulini 14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Left Facing Man Large Pendant

T. Saulini 14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Left Facing Man Large Pendant

By Saulini

Located in Montclair, NJ

Diameter: 7.4x5.5mm (approx. - inside) Signature: T. Saulini for Tommaso Saulini on the front of the cameo

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Cameo Portrait Lady w/ 0.84ctw Diamond Halo Matte Large Earrings
18k Yellow Gold Cameo Portrait Lady w/ 0.84ctw Diamond Halo Matte Large Earrings

18k Yellow Gold Cameo Portrait Lady w/ 0.84ctw Diamond Halo Matte Large Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (56) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.84ctw (approx.) Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold  Weight: 26.43 Gra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Last Supper Cameo Brooch 9k Yellow Gold
Vintage Shell Last Supper Cameo Brooch 9k Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Last Supper Cameo Brooch 9k Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

depicting the Last Supper; part of our cameo jewelry collections. This exceptional and large vintage brooch

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Large Vintage 14k Gold GIA No Dye Coral Carved Lady's Face Cameo Statement Ring
Large Vintage 14k Gold GIA No Dye Coral Carved Lady's Face Cameo Statement Ring

Large Vintage 14k Gold GIA No Dye Coral Carved Lady's Face Cameo Statement Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

This large, unique, and very well-made vintage ring was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Shell and 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Antique Shell and 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch Circa 1880

Antique Shell and 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

graces cameo brooch; part of our cameo jewelry collection. This magnificent and large antique Victorian

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Large Hard Stone Cameo
Victorian Large Hard Stone Cameo

Victorian Large Hard Stone Cameo

Located in Napoli, IT

1850 ca Stunning Victorian cameo brooch that can be worn as a pendant too. Distinctive in design

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Large Cameo Gold Ring
Large Cameo Gold Ring

Large Cameo Gold Ring

Unavailable|$1,473

Large Cameo Gold Ring

Located in Berlin, DE

This 14 carat yellow gold ring is decorated with a pretty woman’s head in bold relief. Marked with 585. Overall weight: 16,57 g. Measurements: 1.46 x 1.14 in ( 3,7 x 2,9 cm ) Ring s...

Category

Mid-20th Century More Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage very large spoon and cameo brooch
Vintage very large spoon and cameo brooch

Vintage very large spoon and cameo brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very unusual vintage spoons and cameo brooch. 1 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. Excellent condition

Category

20th Century Brooches

Large High Quality Victorian Cameo Brooch Superb 15ct Gold Frame
Large High Quality Victorian Cameo Brooch Superb 15ct Gold Frame

Large High Quality Victorian Cameo Brooch Superb 15ct Gold Frame

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

A Large Victorian cameo brooch Hand crafted in 15ct gold. this fine quality Victorian superb Cameo

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Spectacular Large Georgian Angel Lava Cameo Gold Pendant Italian Origin
Spectacular Large Georgian Angel Lava Cameo Gold Pendant Italian Origin

Spectacular Large Georgian Angel Lava Cameo Gold Pendant Italian Origin

Located in Napoli, IT

jewellery history Today best and rare Italian cameo examples are kept into museum and prizing great Cameo

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Large Cameo Brooch Birmingham 1975 Hallmarked 9ct Gold Ladies in a Garden
Large Cameo Brooch Birmingham 1975 Hallmarked 9ct Gold Ladies in a Garden

Large Cameo Brooch Birmingham 1975 Hallmarked 9ct Gold Ladies in a Garden

Located in Mona Vale, NSW

This is a large Cameo brooch depicting 2 Hellenistic figures chatting together in a garden. It is

Category

Vintage 1970s British Classical Greek Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Stud Earrings 375 Purity VGC
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Stud Earrings 375 Purity VGC

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Stud Earrings 375 Purity VGC

Located in Camelford, GB

A very special item for you to consider: 9CT HEAVY GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO LARGE STUD EARRINGS

Category

20th Century British Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity
Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity

Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

and lovely design. Style: Victorian classic Cameo, hand carved from a Conch shell. Gemstones: Large

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

lovely design. Style: Victorian classic Cameo, hand carved from a Conch shell. Gemstones: Large oval

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

lovely design. Style: Victorian classic Cameo, hand carved from a Conch shell. Gemstones: Large oval

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity VGC
Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity VGC

Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Drop Dangle Earrings 375 Purity VGC

Located in Camelford, GB

A very special item for you to consider: 9CT HEAVY GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO LARGE DROP / DANGLE

Category

Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Large Seal Fob c1800 Heavy 9.1g 375 Purity Onyx Cameo Lady
Antique 9ct Gold Large Seal Fob c1800 Heavy 9.1g 375 Purity Onyx Cameo Lady

Antique 9ct Gold Large Seal Fob c1800 Heavy 9.1g 375 Purity Onyx Cameo Lady

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY ROSE GOLD ONYX CAMEO WATCH FOB / PENDANT DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose Gold - thick

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Pocket Watches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Screw Back Dangle Earrings 375 Purity c1900
Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Screw Back Dangle Earrings 375 Purity c1900

Antique 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Screw Back Dangle Earrings 375 Purity c1900

Located in Camelford, GB

A very special item for you to consider: 9CT GOLD LARGE SHELL CAMEO SCREW BACK STUD EARRINGS

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Cameo Ring c1960s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Large Cocktail Jewelry
Multi Cameo Ring c1960s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Large Cocktail Jewelry

Multi Cameo Ring c1960s Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Large Cocktail Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

distinct cocktail ring highlights a beautiful display of 7 carved cameos set into a large oval cocktail

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large & Fine Shell Cameo Bracelet
Large & Fine Shell Cameo Bracelet

Large & Fine Shell Cameo Bracelet

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

, with the focal point being a large cameo. With this said the bracelet exemplifies wonderful enamel

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Very Large Shell Cameo Ring
Very Large Shell Cameo Ring

Very Large Shell Cameo Ring

Located in Palm Beach, FL

If you love cameos, then this ring is a must for your collection. It's size is most unusual, in

Large French Antique Agate Cameo Brooch Pendant
Large French Antique Agate Cameo Brooch Pendant

Large French Antique Agate Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in Banbury, GB

A very fine and large French portrait cameo, circa 1860, the cameo is very finely carved, with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Large Victorian Cameo Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch
Large Victorian Cameo Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch

Large Victorian Cameo Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18K Yellow Gold & Pearl Large Victorian Cameo Pendant/Brooch Combination - Greek Goddess Athena

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

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Large Cameo Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of large cameo jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of large cameo jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a choice in our collection of large cameo jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elizabeth Locke and Pomellato are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of large cameo jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Agate rings, from our inventory of 13, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut and round cut alternatives. When shopping for an option in this array of large cameo jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Large Cameo Jewelry?

The price for a piece of large cameo jewelry starts at $495 and tops out at $15,666 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,800.

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.

Questions About Large Cameo Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cameo jewelry is usually associated with the Victorian era. However, the jewelry style dates back to ancient times when the Romans wore jewelry that showed faces in bas-relief. During the 19th-century, cameo jewelry saw another surge in popularity due to renewed interest in classical art and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cameo jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Yes, some cameo jewelry is worth something. Generally, genuine Victorian cameos that feature shells or precious stones are the pieces worth the most. The maker, age, style and type will also affect the value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can inspect your jewelry and give you an estimated valuation. Find a wide range of cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.