Antique Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø US5.75 / 1.31 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage Drop Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 2 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
18k Gold
Antique German Ring natural Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US7.5/ 2 gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1930 German Ring Spinel solid 18K Gold Silver Ø US7.5 / 4.26gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Spinel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones fall out if
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1989 Soviet Union Russian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Gold / 5.95 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$1,775 / set
W 0.79 in D 0.36 in L 6.7 in
Antique Set Buddha Bracelet Ring natural Jade Enamel solid Silver 17.5 cm/ 48 gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Jade, Silver, Enamel
Antique Ring natural 15ct Aquamarine solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US / 7.2 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 20ct Chrysoberyl Diamonds solid 9K Gold Ø 7.5US / 7.4 gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Diamond, Chrysoberyl, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1959 Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 7.75US / 2.3 gr
Located in SE
prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily or
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$800
W 1.62 in D 0.71 in L 2.09 in
1812 George III British Gilt Sterling Silver Box Pill Snuff Box / 64gr
Located in SE
of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$3,000
W 0.4 in D 0.2 in L 0.42 in
Vintage Earrings natural 2ctw Sapphire 0.25ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.3 gr.
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1968 stud Earrings natural Turquoise solid 18 Gold / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.8ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 7.25/ 3.8gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US5 / 2gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,875
W 0.48 in D 0.2 in L 0.58 in
Antique Earrings natural 0.7ct Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 4.6 gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$775 / set
Dm 1.7 in L 1.86 in
1870-1900 Four Antique Russian 84 Sterling Silver Vodka Shots Beakers/ 76 grams
Located in SE
prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily or
Silver, Sterling Silver
1944 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 5.5 US / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Austrian Earrings natural 1ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 2.65 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1939 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum Ø 3US / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Vinaigrette Perfume Ring Amethyst Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Ø 8US/ 5.55gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1916 Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings solid 18K Yellow Gold/ 2 gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Unisex Ring natural 1.5ct Emerald solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US8.5 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$600 / set
H 3.55 in W 16.93 in Dm 1.7 in
1891 - 1894 Two Antique Russian Vodka Shots Beakers 84 Silver / 69 grams
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Silver
$1,000
H 2.17 in Dm 3.94 in
1908 Art Nouveau Imperial Russian Bowl S.Shaposhnikov solid 84 Silver / 151gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Sterling Silver, Silver
European Dangle Earrings 11ct natural Red Coral solid 14K Gold / 11gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage Ring natural 5ct Red Coral solid 14K Rose Gold Ø9 US / 5gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$775
W 0.4 in D 0.24 in L 0.87 in
German Art - Deco Earrings White Quartz solid 14K Yellow Gold / 2.77 gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1904 Antique Trowel Pendant Freemason Masonic Enamel solid 18K Gold / 2.9gr
Located in SE
prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily or
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Finish Ring natural 1ct. Emerald solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS7.5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily or
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage stud Halo Earrings natural Emeralds Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 1.3 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique European Drop Earrings solid 18K Yellow Gold / 1.7 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,275
W 0.34 in D 0.12 in L 0.38 in
Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ring 0.45ct Diamond 0.45ctw Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5 /2.1 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,575 / item
W 0.32 in D 0.12 in Dm 0.14 in L 0.67 in
Antique Earrings natural 1.5ctw Emeralds solid 14K Yellow White Gold / 1.94 gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Russian Ring Demantoid Ruby Sapphire 56 Gold ØUS4 / 1.76gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Ruby, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1955 Ring natural 0.6ct Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200
W 1.7 in D 0.63 in L 3.47 in
Antique Box natural Sapphire Blue Guilloché Enamel Gilt Sterling Silver / 125 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold-filled
Vintage Ring Black Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US7.5 / 2gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,000
H 3.63 in Dm 1.23 in
1938 Russian Enamel solid Gilt 916 Silver Vodka Stopka Shot Beaker Jigger / 49gr
Located in SE
applies to pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones
Silver, Enamel
Antique Bohemian Garnet Cross Crucifix Garnets solid Gilt Silver/ 9.9gr
Located in SE
of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not
Garnet, Silver
Vintage Danish A.Michelsen Set Ice-cream 6 Spoons Enamel 925 Silver/ 42gr
Located in SE
; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily
Silver, Sterling Silver
$6,000
W 1.58 in D 0.26 in L 2.45 in
1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
1954 Set Two Spice Casters solid 835 Silver / 184 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Silver
1988 Soviet Russian Earrings solid 583 14K Gold / 3gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
14k Gold
1950 Signet Men Ring ct natural Onyx solid 18K Gold Ø 9.75 US / 5.51gr
Located in SE
prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not work for daily or
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Pendant Charm Treasure Chest solid 18K Gold / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$1,675
H 0.91 in W 0.48 in Dm 0.38 in
Antique Imperial Russian Passover XB Egg Enamel solid 56 Gold / 3.65gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
14k Gold, Enamel
1897 Empire Centerpiece Cut Crystal Glass 84/ 875 Silver/ 2kg 342gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Crystal, Silver
Pendant Ancient Roman Coin in 14K Gold /6.73gr
Located in SE
of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they may not
14k Gold, Bronze
1933 Boxed Set Ice-cream Tea Coffee Spoons solid 925 Sterling Silver / 125 gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Book Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 5.9 gr
Located in SE
pieces with enamel, pearls, opals, and delicate filigree but even diamonds can chip or stones fall out if
18k Gold
1737 Danish Floral Bowl solid Silver / 135 gr
Located in SE
extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones carefully as they
Sterling Silver
Vintage Nordic Boxed Set Ice-cream Spoons solid 925 Sterling Silver / 60gr
By N.M. Thune
Located in SE
daily for an extended period of time; consider prongs, enamel, pearls,coral, turquoise and opal stones
Silver, Sterling 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.