$2,400
W 1.13 in D 0.13 in L 2 in
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Locket Pendant
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Gorgeous antique Victorian 14kt gold , hand painted girls miniature portrait pendant/ locket
Gold
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in W 2.25 in
Georgian Child Flower Locket Pendant Gold Portrait Miniature Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Karat Gold Locket Frame. The portrait miniature is of the highest quality. The face of the child is
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 1.9 in
Georgian Child Dove Bird Locket Pendant Portrait Miniature Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
hand painted portrait miniature of a child with a dove bird. The portrait miniature is of the highest
Gilt Metal
Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
$23,000 / set
H 0.75 in W 0.38 in
Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Miniature Portrait in a Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Banbury, GB
reveal an intricate and very well executed miniature portrait of a very distinguished-looking young
Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Engraved Locket Portrait Miniature Watch Key
Located in Towson, MD
locket, you will discover the hand painted portrait of a woman. Watch keys were generally worn by men to
14k Gold
Victorian Portrait Miniature Pendant, Locket, Hairwork, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very fine antique portrait miniature in gold with a pendant fitting. It is a large piece with a
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.5 in W 2.13 in D 0.25 in
Continental Portrait Miniature of a Young Girl with Tableau Locket Frame
Located in Downingtown, PA
Continental Portrait Miniature of a young girl with Tableau Locket Frame, 19th century The
Other
Victorian Portrait Pendant Locket, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Seed Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning Victorian portrait miniature pendant with a locket back. It features a beautiful hand
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Emerald Diamond Mesh Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in Gold and Silver, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.75 in W 0.5 in
Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings Victorian Silver and Gold, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Revival 18k Gold Old European Cut Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 1.75 in W 2.25 in
Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.87 in L 2.25 in
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cherub Flute Miniature Portrait Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features miniature portrait depicting a cherub with flute. It is hand painted in enamel. Pendant is highly
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique portrait locket pendant, 9k Rose gold, Pearl, Gentleman
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning Victorian portrait miniature locket pendant. It features a beautiful hand coloured
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.62 in W 1.19 in
Victorian era 18K gold natural pearl enamel miniature portrait locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an extraordinary Victorian era enameled miniature portrait locket pendant, a true
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold & Plat 1.40ct GIA Oval Diamond & Accents Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking antique diamond ring that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and platinum. This uniquely designed platter style ring features a gorgeous, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.06ct Heart Pigeon's Blood Ruby & 0.58ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Top color ruby with romantic heart shape to make you want to call the dibs! The glorious ruby is surrounded by tapered baguette and brilliant diamonds split on either side making 2 s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de force of early 19th-century jewelry design. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Octagonal Miniature Ring "à l'amitié”
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faberge Heritage Rose Gold Diamond & Pink Guilloche Enamel Heart Surprise Locket
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
The heritage rose gold diamond and pink guilloche enamel heart surprise locket features pink guilloche enamel and round white diamonds, set in 18 karat rose gold. In keeping with it...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A masterpiece of 1920s Art Deco design, this platinum and diamond wristwatch by Ollendorff captures the height of Swiss craftsmanship and architectural glamour. With 56 diamonds tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Deco Platinum Filigree 3 Cts. of European Cut Diamond Ring Size 8.5
Located in Lexington, KY
This absolutely remarkable Deco ring is in platinum with fine filigree and engraved details and boasts five breathtakingly fiery white mine cut diamonds. The unique layout of the rin...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed fro...
Silver
Art Deco Platinum Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Aventura, FL
This refined platinum Art Deco–inspired ring showcases a harmonious balance of brilliance and color. At its center lies a 1.02 ct brilliant-cut diamond, framed by an additional 0.92 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Gold Engraved Carnelian Cherub Eros Intaglio Ring Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
A striking gold ring, dating from the early 20th century. The figural shoulders are adorned with angelic putti motifs, delicately sculpted to depict Eros, the Greek God of love and d...
9k Gold
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
$11,100
Georgian Diamond Button Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exceedingly rare jewel has been converted to be a ring from what was an 18th century Georgian diamond button. The posy type cluster of diamonds are set within 14 karat yellow go...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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