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Carnelian, Pearls, Retrò Bracelet
Carnelian, Pearls, Retrò Bracelet

Carnelian, Pearls, Retrò Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Silver

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carnelian, Pearls, Retrò Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Pearls, Retrò Dangle Earrings

Carnelian, Pearls, Retrò Dangle Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Silver

18 K White Gold Knitted Bracelet
18 K White Gold Knitted Bracelet

18 K White Gold Knitted Bracelet

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

guaranteed. For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

3.58 Carats Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
3.58 Carats Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring

3.58 Carats Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

2010s Italian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds, Enamel, 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
White Diamonds, Enamel, 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings

White Diamonds, Enamel, 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Diamonds, Rubies, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Diamonds, Rubies, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace

Diamonds, Rubies, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Quartz Ruby Silver Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Quartz Ruby Silver Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

Quartz Ruby Silver Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1, 22 carat  Diamonds 18 kt gold Cocktail Ring
1, 22 carat  Diamonds 18 kt gold Cocktail Ring

1, 22 carat Diamonds 18 kt gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and  Diamond Gold Bracelet
Sapphire and  Diamond Gold Bracelet

Sapphire and Diamond Gold Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bracelet
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bracelet

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

RK.AGRIA85 For any inquiries, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Diamond Onyx Stone Dangle Earrings
Gold Diamond Onyx Stone Dangle Earrings

Gold Diamond Onyx Stone Dangle Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Red Corals, Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Red Corals, Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Red Corals, Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

1990s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamonds 18 kt Gold Crown
Pearl Diamonds 18 kt Gold Crown

Pearl Diamonds 18 kt Gold Crown

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Luise Diamond Topaz Snake Earrings
Luise Diamond Topaz Snake Earrings

Luise Diamond Topaz Snake Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver

Coral Wood Sculpture
Coral Wood Sculpture

Coral Wood Sculpture

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center. This carved coral

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Engraved Coral Spheres, White Gold Clip-on Earrin
Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Engraved Coral Spheres, White Gold Clip-on Earrin

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Engraved Coral Spheres, White Gold Clip-on Earrin

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds, Red Coral, 14K White Gold Clip-on Earrings
White Diamonds, Red Coral, 14K White Gold Clip-on Earrings

White Diamonds, Red Coral, 14K White Gold Clip-on Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

13, 5 Mm Pearls, 0.61 Carats Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
13, 5 Mm Pearls, 0.61 Carats Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

13, 5 Mm Pearls, 0.61 Carats Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

2010s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stones, Retrò Necklace.
Stones, Retrò Necklace.

Stones, Retrò Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Onyx, Retrò Necklace.
Onyx, Retrò Necklace.

Onyx, Retrò Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Silver

12 Mm Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Tennis Earrings.
12 Mm Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Tennis Earrings.

12 Mm Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Tennis Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

RK.AGFU130 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet.
Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet.

Sapphires, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

103 Carat Citrine, Tourmaline, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet.
103 Carat Citrine, Tourmaline, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet.

103 Carat Citrine, Tourmaline, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

gr RF +FOREA K.AHEUR,RA For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet.
Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet.

Emeralds, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Bracelet.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.

Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

12 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant.
12 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant.

12 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

11 Mm Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
11 Mm Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.

11 Mm Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

(F129) For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Retrò Bracelet
14 Karat Rose Gold Retrò Bracelet

14 Karat Rose Gold Retrò Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

12 Mm Pearls, Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold Earrings.
12 Mm Pearls, Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold Earrings.

12 Mm Pearls, Aquamarine Colour Topaz, Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

FOEA RK.AHIE125 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

inquries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

12.5 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold Earrings.
12.5 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold Earrings.

12.5 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 K White Gold Earclips Champage and White Diamonds
18 K White Gold Earclips Champage and White Diamonds

18 K White Gold Earclips Champage and White Diamonds

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

is guaranteed. For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Aquamarine, 18 Karat Rose Gold Moden Necklace
Aquamarine, 18 Karat Rose Gold Moden Necklace

Aquamarine, 18 Karat Rose Gold Moden Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

cm For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Turquoise, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Turquoise, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Byzantine Style Solid 18 K Yellow Gold Fancy Sapphire Earclips
Byzantine Style Solid 18 K Yellow Gold Fancy Sapphire Earclips

Byzantine Style Solid 18 K Yellow Gold Fancy Sapphire Earclips

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

money back is guaranteed. For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Byzantine Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bracelet

Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

cm For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring with Pearls
18 K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring with Pearls

18 K Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring with Pearls

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

guaranteed. For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s German Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bracelet

Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

RK.AGRUO112 For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

1990s Italian Retro More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Necklace.
Coral Necklace.

Coral Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

14 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
14 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

14 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds White Gold Semi-Rigid Link Bracelet
White Diamonds White Gold Semi-Rigid Link Bracelet

White Diamonds White Gold Semi-Rigid Link Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

RK.AAREA92 For any inquiries, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Early 2000s Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ct 1, 60 Diamond and ct 61, 55 Sapphire gold Necklace
ct 1, 60 Diamond and ct 61, 55 Sapphire gold Necklace

ct 1, 60 Diamond and ct 61, 55 Sapphire gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

. gfoaf For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Topaz Onyx Gold Ring
Diamonds Topaz Onyx Gold Ring

Diamonds Topaz Onyx Gold Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

1990s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Corals Gold Bracelet
Corals Gold Bracelet

Corals Gold Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

any inquiries, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Style Hoop Earrings
White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Style Hoop Earrings

White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Style Hoop Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Early 2000s Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Diamond Tsavorite Ring
Gold Diamond Tsavorite Ring

Gold Diamond Tsavorite Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

11 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
11 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

11 Mm Pearls, Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

UFAR For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

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2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Ring
Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Ring

Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cluster Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

RK.AOOO80 For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

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Message Center For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the message center 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, white gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 6855 vintage editions and 1438 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a message center from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a message center has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Emilio!, Royaal Stones Ltd and SCARSELLI are consistently popular. A message center can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4307 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a message center, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Message Center?

On average, a message center at 1stDibs sells for $1,762, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $4,125,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.