Large Cross Of The XIX Century Processional Or Altar
Located in Madrid, ES
Great Cross Of The XIX Century Processional Or Altar LARGE NEO-ROMA STYLE BRONZE CROSS OF THE XIX CENTURY WITH DUAL USE: IT CAN BE USED BOTH IN PROCESSION AND AS AN ALTAR CROSS MEASU...
Bronze
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Important Mid 19th Century Large Cross with Fine Fancy-Cut Citrine in Gold, 1840
Located in Aspen, CO
The 20 stones are both old mine cut in an oval shape, they are set with elaborate prongs. Large and highly decorative, this cross, in fine condition, is a beautiful example of early ...
Citrine, Gold
Large Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Cross Pendant 1880s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s This large and exquisite Belle Époque cross pendant is superbly crafted in 14K gold with an airy openwork design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Gold Russian Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large russian 14k gold cross pendant with engraved detailed work on front written on the back spaci sokrani or save and protect cross was made in moscow during the imperial r...
Estate 18K Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Pink Tourmaline Large Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
* Metal: 18 karat yellow gold * Stones: Natural green and pink tourmalines * Tourmaline Weight: Approximately 17.00 carats total weight * Tourmaline Cut: Sugarloaf cabochons * Di...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 9.60 Ct Amethyst 1.60 Ct Diamond Large Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Very large and impressive past artwork beautifully rendered as unique piece of jewellery of solid 18 KT gold silver topped for the Diamond housing The captivating design has been emb...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Large pearl and ruby pendant 14KT baroque pearl pendant cross
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baroque natural pearl with ruby cross pendant, this piece is made with quality not glued but rather assembled all together to make a unique jewelry statement in 14Kt gold. Metal Typ...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Large Cross With Christ In Gilt Bronze From The 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large Cross With Christ In Gilt Bronze From The 17th Century IMPORTANT 17th C.
Bronze
Antique Processional Cross - Bronze Brass Large Altar Crucifix Tall Church Shaft
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable authentic antique Christian church processional cross, dating to the early 20th century, 7-foot tall, two-piece, the large impressive crucifix designed to also be used a...
Brass, Bronze
Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic Large Cross Black Flower Crystals Pendant
By Stanley Hagler
Located in Wokingham, England
Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic 3D Large Long Cross Black Cluster Flower Circle Crystals Pendant Chunky Pendant Charm, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Heart Crystals Purple Black Drop Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Large Logo Double Fire Flame Sun Circle Dangle Drop Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light colou...
Gold Plate
Nuovi Gioielli Italian Large Criss Cross 18 Karat Omega Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These large Nuovi Gioielli earrings were inspired in a criss cross motif and crafted in 18K gold.
18k Gold
Estate 18K Aquamarine Fancy Pear Diamond Halo Large Cross Cocktail Ring 15.30ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Bold in scale and architectural in presence, this contemporary estate ring is designed in a striking cross motif — structured, balanced, and unmistakably intentional. Crafted in 18 k...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Large Cross Blue Sapphire Enamel Crystal Brooch
By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Vintage Arty Unisex Large Gripoix Navy Cross Enamel Openwork Blue Sapphire Crystal Elegant Chunky Statement Brooch Pendant, Gold Tone Very...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Star Cross Round Circle Domed Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Round Circle Star Cross Domed Chunky Statement Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Philippe Ferrandis Cross Necklace brutalist Gold Gripoix 1980s
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
The Cross sits on another large gold plated cross. Large chunks of glass make up the the first layer.
Gilt Metal, Gold
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Logo Circle Coco CC Cross Knot Hoop Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Large Classic Iconic Round Circle Logo Coco CC Cross Knot Bow Twist Drop Hoop Dangle Drop Clip On Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Ge...
Gold Plate
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Regional Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
On one side, a motif depicting the Virgin Mary supporting the infant Jesus, and on the other, Christ on the cross. A large gold ring forms the hoop. Height : 6.3 cm approximately, wi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Hills Gold Cross Necklace.10k multi tone Black Hills Gold Crucifix Pendant
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from before 2000 Materials: Paper Style: Minimalist Black Hills Gold 10k Larger Cross pendant Condition: Shows no visible signs of wear.
Gold
0.35ct Diamond chunky cross pendant necklace in 18ct white gold 18 inches
Located in London, GB
Chunky large diamonds cross catholic pendant necklace in 18ct white gold solitaire pendant.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.35ct Diamond chunky cross pendant necklace in 18ct white gold 18 inches
Located in London, GB
Chunky large diamonds cross catholic pendant necklace in 18ct white gold solitaire pendant.
Diamond, White Gold
Traditional Headwear from Italy: Turin, Rome, Subiaco and More – 1823 Print
Located in Langweer, NL
To the right, a woman from “Turin” wears an exquisite bonnet of pleated white lace, creating a fan-like halo above her head. Her large gold cross and decorative trim suggest formalit...
Paper
Traditional Head Dresses of Dieppe, France – Costume Study, 1823
Located in Langweer, NL
On the right, a frontal view shows a woman wearing a purple cap over a white veil that falls along the sides of her face, topped with a large gold cross pendant and matching earrings...
Paper
Antique 1899s Guilloche Enamel And Diamond Russian Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold large russian cross pendant in blue guilloche enamel with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats and 12 white natural pearls this unuswal cross was made in st...
1995 CHANEL Vintage Runway ARCHIVAL Chocolate Brown Tweed Boucle Suit Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in London, GB
Styled in the photos with a CHANEL Vintage CC Logo Large Gold Tone Cross Brooch & Pendant 1994, a CHANEL By Coco CHANEL Vintage Large Pearl Gold Filigree Earrings C.1960s-70, a ...
1980s Moschino Cheap and Chic Kelly Green Wool Skirt Suit
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Double breasted jacket with large gold detailed buttons with crosses and c logos and a fitted waist.
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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