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1960s Angel Skin Coral Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Arthur King Spirit Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
. His most memorable years as a jeweler were in the 1960s and 1970s. A true artist, he made lost wax
Category
Vintage 1960s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Hand Carved Roman Soldier Cameo Gold Cufflinks
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique with its own
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Chain Drop Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the wax model used in the lost wax casting process to create this special pair. If you have any
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Blue Ceylon Sapphire and White Diamond Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery White Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique with its own
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower White Gold Stud Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery White Diamond Drop 18kt White Gold Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 10ct Aquamarine and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Cushion Amethyst and White Diamond Gold Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Ruby Bezel Set 18kt Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dome Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waxing or Waning Moon Charm Pendant, 24K Solid Yellow Gold with 0.04ct Diamonds
Located in Bozeman, MT
Moon Charm, 24K Solid Yellow Gold Moon, Waxing or Waning, Pendant-Charm with Diamonds
Size - Small
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2010s Turkish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.19 in W 0.6 in
Kubera Statue 12 Inch with 24K Gold Handcrafted by Lost Wax Process
Located in TRUMBULL, CT
This statue is handcrafted by lost wax process which is one of the ancient process of metal craft
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Kubera Statue 6 Inch with 24K Gold Handcrafted by Lost Wax Process
Located in TRUMBULL, CT
This statue is handcrafted by lost wax process which is one of the ancient process of metal craft
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
18k Gold Hook Earrings with Pear-Shaped Amazonite Drops
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
favourite daytime earrings.
The caps on the amazonite drops were made according to the lost wax technique
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2010s Dutch Artisan Drop Earrings
Materials
Amazonite, 18k Gold
STATEMENT Paris High Jewelry Diamonds Ring with Tsavorite Center Stone 1.61Carat
Located in PARIS, FR
of work, from design to rhodium plating, including the punching and lost wax technique. At their
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
STATEMENT Paris - High Jewelry Diamonds Ring with Tanzanite Center Stone 3.52ct
Located in PARIS, FR
of work, from design to rhodium plating, including the punching and lost wax technique. At their
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Annellino Italian Cabochon Coral and Champagne Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique with its own
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Black and White Pearl Toi et Moi Ring Set with White Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Light Pink Coral Made in Italy Stud Earrings with White Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
before, including hand cutting raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
Cabochon Cut Green Chrysoprase and Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
White Diamond Flower Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
before, including hand cutting raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond and Cabochon Cut Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Italian Made Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Cluster Ring One Made 18k Gold Champagne Diamonds Italian see video
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Zircon, Amethyst, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst, Lavender Chalcedony and White Diamond Drop Cocktail Earrings
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Chalcedony, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Cipollina White Diamond Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Italian White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Interlocking Link Curb Chain Cocktail Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
, including hand cutting raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White ...
Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst White Gold 18 Karat Ring with White Diamonds
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
, including hand cutting raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Emerald and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
, including hand cutting raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Italian White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocking Curb Chain Cocktail Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
before, including hand cutting raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
White Diamond Cross Set in 18k White Gold Handmade in our Italian Workshop
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set.
Each gemstone is unique with its own
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
White Diamond Heart Shape Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax Casting in which each hand cut precious stone is set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...
Italian Champagne Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Interlocking Chain Cocktail Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
before, including hand cutting raw rocks (a rarity in the industry today) and using the art of Lost Wax
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
STATEMENT Paris, High Jewelry Ring with Yellow Saphir Center Stone 4.19 Carat
Located in PARIS, FR
of work, from design to rhodium plating, including the punching and lost wax technique. At their
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Arthur King Geometric Ring Vintage 70s Band 18k Yellow Gold Sz 6.5 Fine Jewelry
By Arthur King
Located in Torrance, CA
goldsmith Arthur King, the ring is made in the lost wax method with geometric patterns in random form around
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Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Robert Larin Brutalist Modernist Sculptural Bracelet, Canadian Art Jewelry
By Robert Larin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
by the lost wax process and then filed by hand to remove the rough surfaces left by the casting. The
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Pewter
H 1.75 in W 8 in D 0.25 in
Robert Larin Brutalist Modernist Sculptural Bracelet, Canadian Art Jewelry
By Robert Larin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
lost wax process and then filed by hand to remove the rough surfaces left by the casting. The piece was
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Pewter
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.19 in
Exquisite Burr Walnut Jewellery Box Burr Walnut Side End Table with Glass Shelf
Located in GB
recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 27.17 in W 19.3 in D 16.15 in
Sacchi Green Malachite Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Round Chain Cufflinks
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
technique.
Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewellery, forms the basis of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Dm 0.65 in
Sacchi Lapis Lazuli Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Cylinder Chain Cufflinks
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
-wax casting technique.
Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewellery, forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Malachite Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Oval Cufflinks
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
.
Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewellery, forms the basis of Sacchi's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Plated Bronze "Laurel" Brooch by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Brooches are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated in silver or gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Silver Plate
Gold-Plated Bronze "LEAF" Brooch by Franck Evennou, France, 2018
Located in New York, NY
Brooches are cast bronze in the lost wax technique and plated in silver or gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Stork gold and diamond cufflinks
Located in Milano, MI
sculpture created through the artisanal goldsmithing technique called “lost wax”. According to the essence
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Midcentury Arthur King Biwa Pearl and Diamond Brooch / Pendant
By Arthur King
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
jewelry technique of lost-wax casting. He touted boutiques in New York, Havana, Miami, and other cities.
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Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Made in Italy Grounding and Cosmic Design Talisman Rose White Gold Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
lost wax technique. I represented two sides of reality: one connected to Mother Earth and the other
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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W 0.92 in D 0.08 in L 0.47 in
Betony Vernon "Pierced Cufflinks" Cufflinks Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Pierced Cufflinks" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and manufactured in lost wax
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1990s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
18K Rose White Gold Made in Italy Protective Talisman Infinite Life Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
, each of them modeled by 3d cosmic shape vibrations and lost wax materic and grounding shape vibrations
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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W 0.76 in D 0.08 in L 0.32 in
Brutalist Pair of Bernard Chaudron Sterling Silver and Pearl Brooch Pins
Located in Montreal, QC
, bronze, sterling silver and pewter using the lost wax process. Aside from creating some of the most
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Modernist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Giò Pomodoro 1956 Milano Sculptural Figurative Art Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
has been crafted with abstract patterns as single piece by the lost wax method in solid yellow gold of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Post-War Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.34 in D 0.21 in L 1.57 in
Arthur King 1960 Organic Piece 18Kt Gold with 106.41 Ct Diamonds Turquoise Coral
By Arthur King
Located in Miami, FL
notorious was the using of the lost wax technique to set gemstones in a naturalistic form. He had shops in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose White Gold Diamonds Made in Italy Jaguar E Type Cosmic Design Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
by lost wax technique, represents the worldly and human element, the complexity of the daily quest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.41 in D 0.28 in L 1.05 in
18K Gold Made in Italy Engraved by Hand Cabochon Agate Protective Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
best Italian goldsmiths.
Lost wax modeling produces grounding lines and vibrations which symbolize our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 0.85 in D 0.32 in L 0.65 in
T. B. Starr Belle Epoque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, circa 1905
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in London, GB
the US to use the lost-wax process. It was in Starr's gallery that Karl Bitter first saw Schrady's
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Made in Italy 18K Yellow Gold Bespoke Energetic Balance Onyx Hematite Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Celestial Spheres, the reaching of Enlightenment. While the Struggle Collection, that is modeled by lost wax
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.24 in D 0.12 in L 0.63 in
Sacchi Art Deco Style Wire Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
lost-wax casting technique.
Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewelry, forms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.89 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Sacchi "Serpenti" Drop Earrings Diamond Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
casting technique.
Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewelry, forms the basis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi "Serpenti" Drop Earrings Diamond Gemstone 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
casting technique.
Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewelry, forms the basis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi 18 Karat Yellow Gold Decorative Band Ring
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
technique.
Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for creating jewelry, forms the basis of Sacchi's
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Lost Wax Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact piece of lost wax jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 366 antique edition and 1367 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of lost wax jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of lost wax jewelry from H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant, Akillis and Sacchi Gioielli — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of lost wax jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 608, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. Finding an option in this array of lost wax jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 835 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Lost Wax Jewelry?
Prices for a piece of lost wax jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $35 and can go as high as $220,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,984.
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