Lava stone cameo brooch set in 18ct gold
Located in Milano, MI
Lava stone cameo of beautiful craftmanship set in 18ct gold. Probably from the end of the 19th Century. Measurements: 2.3 cm in diameter. Weight: 6g / 0.211oz
Gold, 18k Gold
French 20th Century Lava Stone Cameo Vermeil Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
A magnificent antique bracelet, it consists of seven lava stone cameos depicting the faces and busts of young women, each in a different shade.
Vermeil
Baume Creation Lava Stone Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This sublime necklace is made of 3 lava- stone cameos representing the profile of helmeted women with in the center the same motif more important.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold Lava Stone Cameo, Opal and Emerald Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Flanking the central cameo are four elegant, marquise-shaped panels made of authentic, naturally colored volcanic lava stone.
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 2 in W 1.63 in D 0.38 in
Antique Victorian Cased Lava Stone Front Face Cupid Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Museum Quality and rarest lava stone cameo brooch depicting Cupid in front face.
15k Gold
Victorian French 18k “Greco Roman Gods” Lava Stone Cameo Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
This gorgeous hand carved lava bracelet is from the Victorian (ca1880) era! The 18k yellow gold bracelet is bezel-set with five exquisitely carved in high relief cameos from Mount Ve...
18k Gold
18 Kt Yellow Gold Handmade Earrings with 1890s Lava Stones Cameos
Located in roma, IT
18 kt yellow gold earrings made in our workshop by Italian goldsmith masters, with 2 antique lava stone cameos plaques from around 1890, depicting two ladies with collected hair and ...
Yellow Gold
1900s Medusa Lava Stone Cameo Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 14 karats yellow gold. Important antique earrings, they are made of a lava stone cameo representing Medusa. Made with precision, each cameo is engraved ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Lava Stone Cameo Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is an exquisite victorian bracelet with lava stone cameos. It is in excellent condition. Metal: Silver and Mixed Carat Gold Weight: 37 Grams
Mixed Metal
Baume Creation Tourmaline Lava Stone Cameo Gold Drop Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Creation Baume - Unique piece. Earrings in 18 carats yellow gold. Lovely drop earrings, each are set closed with a cameo on lava stone representing a helmeted warrior and surmounte...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume Creation Tourmaline Lava Stone Cameo Gold Drop Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lovely drop earrings, each are set closed with a cameo on lava stone representing a helmeted warrior and surmounted by a tourmaline cabochon also set closed.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Lava Stone Cameo 18 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold. Sublime antique jewel, it is adorned with 7 cameos representing profiles of men and women, the one in the center being facing. All are in ornamental s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Lava Stone Intaglio/Cameo Earrings Rose Gold Vermeil, Gaeta Earrings
By Tagliamonte
Located in Colleyville, TX
A gorgeous pair of lava stone cameo intaglios in a beautiful creamy white color from Venetian Grand Tour intaglios, complete this stunning pair of earrings. The cameo/intaglio featu...
Unique Lava Stone Cameo and Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earring of the early 20th century - Lava stone cameos were associated by our workshop.
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Venetian Glass Intaglio Lava Stone Cameo Bracelet - Ambra Bracelet
By Tagliamonte
Located in Colleyville, TX
A stunning collection of eight graduated Venetian glass intaglio cameos in amber colored glass depicting various mythological stories gracefully encircle the wrist of this stunning b...
Gold Plate
Luise Precious Stones Peridot Amethyst Pearl Diamond Lava Cameo Bracelet
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, CE
Original antique bracelet in 9kt gold and silver composed of 3 amethyst rows and mounted with lava carved cameo surrounded by diamonds, ruby, emeralds, yellow sapphires, blue sapphir...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow ...
Antique Victorian Lava Stone Goddess Athena Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Museum Quality Victorian lava cameo brooch depicting Athena the Goddess of Wisdom. The carving on this cameo is simple perfect and very crisp. Her facial features are strong but f...
15k Gold
Vintage Egyptian 9.25 Carat Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exquisite, fine and impressive 9.25 carat chrysoprase and 18 carat yellow gold bracelet; part of our bangle and bracelet collection. This fine and impressive vintage bracelet has...
Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold
Oval Carved Cameo Yellow Mid-Century Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 7 piece carved Cameo bracelet with 7 different carved themes. Double jump ring attachments. Original 14k spring ring. Circa 1940-1950. 8 inches long. 7 oval carved Cameo 17...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Grand Tour Godesses Philosoph King Lava Cameos Neckla
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These seven wonderful, particularily large early 19th century oval lava cameos, measuring from 3,5cm x2,6cm to 2,2cm x 3 cm, are mounted in gilt metal. They have been assembled to m...
14k Gold, Brass
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cameo Slide Charm Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
A stunning example of vintage artistry, this 14K yellow gold bracelet exudes Old World charm and elegance. Crafted meticulously with 12 exquisite cameo slides, each cameo is a miniat...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$240Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in D 0.59 in L 0.98 in
Victorian High-Relief Lava Cameo Brooch Pendant, c. 1880s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional late 19th-century Victorian lava cameo brooch-pendant, hand-carved from authentic Vesuvian volcanic stone. Originating from the traditional "Grand Tour" era, this pie...
Brass
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.55 in W 0.47 in L 6.69 in
c. 1880s Victorian Multi-Color Lava Cameo Link Bracelet Grand Tour Italian
Located in Honolulu, HI
A exceptional Victorian era Grand Tour link bracelet featuring ten hand-carved natural Italian lava stone cameos, dating to circa 1880s. Carved from authentic volcanic lava rock, ea...
Brass
Medici Prince Fine Cameo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth Century Medici Prince, fine and intricately carved shell cameo bracelet. The focal center Medici Prince slide motif is mounted on an overlapping rich gold filled fish scal...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Vintage Yellow Gold Green Jade Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage charm bracelet is crafted in 13k yellow gold and features rich green jade charms that bring color, symbolism, and character to the piece. The jade displays a smooth poli...
Jade, Yellow Gold
Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in its 18K yellow gold mounting...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique cameo is carved from natural mother of pearl hardstone, displaying an iridescent surface with delicate detail. Set in a refined 18k yellow gold bezel, the piec...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.55 in L 6.75 in
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Intaglio Link Bracelet, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of classical elegance with this stunning 14K yellow gold intaglio link bracelet. Each link showcases a beautifully carved hardstone gem — a vibrant mix of Rhodoni...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Multi-gemstone, Tiger's Eye, Rhodol...
Archaeological-Style Gold And Agate Cameo Bangle 1850's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century. Provenance: Italy. Inner width: 5,8 cm Weight: 48.33gr The 19th-century bracelet is made in neo-Archaeological style, a trend that developed following count...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century 14k Gold Intaglio Cameo 24 Inc Rope Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with this exquisite early 20th-century continental 14k gold necklace, featuring a finely carved gemstone intaglio cameo depicting a classical Greco-Roman warr...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Italian 18k Gold Shell Cameo Necklace, Neoclassical
Located in Firenze, IT
Early 19th century Shell Cameo Gold Necklace Period: 19th century Length: 46 cm Weight: 50,5 gr The necklace, made in the first quarter of the 19th century, is made of sixteen shel...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dubini Sphinx Agate Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Sphinx agate intaglio circa 19th century set in 18k yellow gold. Rolo chain: 41cm with an adjustable ho...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Hardstone Grand Tour Cameo Bracelet C 1800
Located in Firenze, IT
A rare early 19th C Grand Tour cameo bracelet composed of 6 hardstone agate cameos depicting classical profiles graduated in size from the center, cameos date back to early 19th ...
18k Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, 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
Antique Art Deco Negligee Necklace Amethyst Seed Pearls Silver / 42.5 cm / 4.1 g
Located in SE
Hand - Hand-made necklace from the early 20 century featuring three natural Amethyst stones and Seed Pearls in Silver framing with Silver anchor type chain with c- c-closure. Such N...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Handcraft Cameo Lava 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Coral Bead Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$43,850
Dm 2.25 in L 3.25 in
Wendy Yue 8.60 Carat Ruby and 16.05 Carat Opal Serpent 18 Karat Gold Cuff
By Wendy Yue
Located in New York, NY
With a fascination of exotic landscapes and wildlife, Wendy Yue's jewelry radiates opulence and whimsical characteristics with a wide range of color and details. This one-of-a-kind W...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Rare Lava Cameo Suite in 18k Gold, Early Victorian Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extremely rare suite consists of a of a bracelet and earrings and a brooch all from the 19th century. It is a lava cameo suite. These pieces are in very high relief and it is ...
18k Gold
Rare Italian Two-Tone Gold Cameo Bracelet, Mount Vesuvius Lava, Circa 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
Italy, circa 1790 This exceptionally rare early cameo bracelet is composed of five varicolored cameos superbly carved from Mount Vesuvius lava. The three larger cameos are executed ...
Gold
$13,986
H 2.29 in W 7.88 in D 0.36 in
Antique Gold Lava Cameo Bracelet Grand Tour Grand Tour Souvenir Theatre Masks
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exeptional link bracelet has been hand crafted in an Italien workshop in the first quarter of the nineteenth centuy. The exquisitely carved lava cameos depict motives from excav...
Gold, 14k Gold
Carved Cameo High Relief Lava Rose Gold Vintage Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade 14k rose gold Cameo bracelet. Circa 1890's with seven carved lava high relief cameos of different natural untreated colors. 8 inches in length. 7 oval high relief multi c...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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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