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
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Large Superb Quality 19th Century English Cast Bronze Alter Cross
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An outstanding 19th century solid cast phosphor bronze alter cross in the form of Fleur-de-lis
Brass, Bronze
Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned in high relief 18K yellow gold, this large Maltese cross is set with one sugar loaf
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large, Solid Bronze Art Deco Wall Sculpture of Christ on the Cross by S. Norga
By Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
sculpture shows a fragment of His body on the cross, portrayed from the side. The geometric features make
Bronze
Christian Lacroix Vintage Baroque Jewelled Enamel Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage large Baroque gold toned cross with jonquil colour crystal embellishement
Sold|$6,826
Georgian Large Citrine Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian large citrine cross pendant, set with five mixed-cut faceted citrines, the cross
Citrine, Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$20,259
Large Diamond Gold Cross
Located in Paris, FR
Large white gold cross entirely set with baguette cut and brillant cut diamonds. Weight of the
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,900
Emerald Gold Large Cross Pendant
Located in Vail, CO
Cross pendant set with a bezel-set emerald-cut emerald at center, in 18k yellow gold. Emerald
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,480
Large Victorian Amethyst Gold Cross
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Amazing cross crafted in 14K yellow gold from the late 1890's. The cross is set with 12 antique
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Sold|$4,400
Large Antique Rock Crystal Gold Cross
Located in London, GB
Cut from a single piece of flawless Rock Crystal, pure as mountain spring water, with an 18K Gold
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Sold|$30,000
Large Diamond Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
amazing 18 karat yellow gold Victorian cross, H-I VS-SI. It has a brooch attachment and a hinged bale so
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$6,120
Large Cross Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Large cross pendant with approximately 3 carats Princess & round diamonds set in 18K white gold
White Gold
Large 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cross pendant in polished 14k yellow gold with an elegantly beveled edge. 1.25" length, excluding
Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,800
Unusual Large Gold Ruby Opal Cross Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unusual 14k gold cross pendant, measuring 67mm (excl bale) x 41mm. Adorned with a ruby and opal
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$24,000
Large Multi-Cut Diamond and Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Three dimensional multi-cut diamond pendant in high polished 18K white gold. There are twenty-five
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Celtic Gold Cross in 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked 2002
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A beautifully decorated Celtic gold cross of substantial size. Measuring approx. 57.00mm x 30.00
Yellow Gold
Lanvin Vintage Gold and Black Large Cross Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Lanvin Vintage Gold and Black Large Cross Necklace. This is so lovely, the cross measures 3 1/4
Black Diamond White Diamond Large White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Large 18-carat white gold cross set with round, brilliant-cut white diamonds in double rows
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold Large Infinity Cross Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co 18K yellow gold infinity cross pendant. Measurements: 1 3/4" L x 1
18k Gold
Chanel Gold Large Cross Charm Chain Evening Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Gold Large Cross Charm Chain Evening Statement Necklace Metal Gold tone Lobster claw
Barry Kieselstein Cord Women Of The World Steel Gold Large Cross
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Houston, TX
: Large Cross Size: 4.5" by 3" Hallmarked: Barry Kieselstein Cord 2002 au 750 steel
18k Gold
Large Open Work Convertible Cross Pendant/Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning cross features an open work design that almost appears organic in nature and design. It is
18k Gold
Sold|$12,400
Large Diamond Circular Criss-Cross Drop Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond drop earrings, featuring pavé-set diamonds in a criss-cross pattern with rose-cut hanging
Diamond, White Gold
Sold|$3,500
Aquamarine 18K Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine and 18K Gold Large Cross Large, round and emerald cut aquamarine stones
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Cartier Cross Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold and Diamonds Large
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold and Diamonds Large Exterior Color: White Gold Item Number: 82944/1
Diamond
Large Late Georgian Cannetille Butterfly Cross 18k 18ct Yellow Gold, circa 1830
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A superb antique 18 karat yellow gold late Georgian cross, that is quite a statement due to its
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990's Christian Lacroix Large Matte Gold Cross Pin Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1990's Christian Lacroix Large Matte Gold Cross Pin / Brooch. Has a hook on reverse to
TIFFANY & CO PICASSO Colored Stone Large Cross Pendant
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous Tiffany 18K cross pendant/necklace, designed by Paloma Picasso, with 10 large cabochon cut
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Saint Laurent large cross Glass coloured stones red/orange/green/blue with gold
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A stunning vintage style Yves Saint Laurent Gripoix cross necklace. It features a golden cross
32+ Carat Amethyst Tsavorite Diamond Maltese Cross Large Enhancer Pendant 18KY
By Tom Castor
Located in Lambertville , NJ
features Brilliant Contrasting Color and a Large Presence in the Classic Maltese Cross Style. Set in the
Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k...
Ilias Lalaounis Emerald Green Enamel Gold Cross Pendant
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold large cross pendant, crafted by Greek designed Ilias Lalaounis, featuring emerald
Emerald, 18k Gold
5.84 Carat Pavé Diamonds Cross Pendant Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k White Gold Cross Pendant Large Size: Dimensions of Pendant are 102 mm Long (including
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Colored Stone & Diamond "African" Cross Pendant
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A large, grooved gold cross centering a cabochon ruby, surrounded by white diamonds, each arm
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel 2007 Fall Multi-strand Pearl and Gold Chain Gripoix Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel 2007 Fall Multi-strand Pearl and Gold Chain Gripoix Necklace. Large gold shimmer logo cross
Adria De Haume Tourmaline Turquoise Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
By Haume
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 18k white gold cross pendant/brooch, crafted by Haume, decorated with turquoise, pink
Diamond, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,295
Chanel 07A Gripoix pearl necklace
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel 2007A multi-strand necklace in box. Large gold gripoix logo cross, crystal and pearl beaded
Tiffany & Co. Boxed Large Gold Cross Clip-On Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Large 18ct gold cross clip-on earrings by Tiffany & Co. This design was made in several sizes
18k Gold
Sold|$7,500
Fabulous Carnelian Gold Large Cross
Located in New York, NY
Big & beautiful 18K gold cross. Outstanding. On a 34" chain with large faceted carnelian stones
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,800
Buccellati Gold Large Cross Pendant
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow and white gold large cross pendant. The pendant measures 44mm (excluding bale) x
18k Gold
Antique Large Enamel Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual and attractive large antique cross. All over intricately- engraved cross with black
10k Gold
Sold|$7,500
Jean Mahie Gold Large Cross Pendant
By Jean Mahie
Located in Dallas, TX
Jean Mahie one-of-a-kind creation of hand wrought gold, this impressive large cross pendant can be
22k Gold
Antique Large Sculptured 18K Yellow Gold Jesus Cross
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This is a stunning large antique gold cross depicting Jesus c.1910. The cross is finely detailed
Yellow Gold
Lauren K Large Diamond Gold Maltese Cross Pendant Enhancer Necklace
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Amazing 18K white gold Maltese diamond cross pendant enhancer from Lauren K's collection. There are
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Large Gold Hand Hammered Criss Cross Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold ring with a hand hammered finish. Crafted by David Webb, the ring is a size 6
18k Gold
Large Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Pin / Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sizable, impressive and fanciful antique Maltese cross in silver over 14 karat gold from the 19th
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Thomas Sabo Multicolour Large Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
Thomas Sabo Multicolour Large Cross Pendant - Rita Ora x Thomas Sabo collection - Large 18kt gold
Diamond and Gold French Cross, Christian Cross Pendant, Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Diamond and gold French cross in rose 18 karat gold. Large cross with floral openwork decoration
Diamond, Gold
Chanel Gold Large Center Cross Charm CC Link Evening Pendant Drop Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal Gold tone hardware Lobster claw closure Made in France Charm measures 2" W x 2.5" L Total
Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Black Cuff
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
with large gold-plated Maltese cross with multi coloured crystal embellishments, and features a
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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With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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