Sardonyx cameo of John Milton mounted in English, circa 1901.
Located in London, GB
Set with an oval sardonyx 17th century cameo in a rubover setting featuring a profile bust of John Milton (1608-74), the eminent seventeenth century English poet, leading to integrat...
Yellow Gold
French 1960s Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch - pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Of oval shape, this cameo on shell brooch represents a woman elegantly dressed.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,490
H 0.39 in W 2.78 in L 3.7 in
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intervention of the Sabine Women Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian cameo brooch crafted in 13K yellow gold, centered with an oval hardstone cameo depicting the Intervention of the Sabine Women.
Yellow Gold
$2,798Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.79 in W 0.93 in
Antique 14k Gold Carved Hardstone Cameo Diamond Pearl Chandelier Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
They feature an incredibly detailed chandelier drop dangle design with an oval hardstone cameo neatly set at the center of the dangle, showing a lovely portrait of a woman with amazi...
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Archaeological Revival Gold And Lava Cameo Brooch Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Two oval lava cameos, in a rectangular plaque depicting on the left the dancer and on the right the musical putto, setting in archaeological style brooch.
Gold
Multicolor 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Mabe Pearl, Cameo and Smokey Topaz
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
The bracelet features 4 mabe pearls, two cameos and two oval shape smokey topaz. One cameo is carved from green onyx depicting the profile of a woman and the second ballerina cameo ...
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Large 9ct Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Hallmark Circa 1920s An impressive oval shell cameo brooch depicting the Three Graces, the classical figures of charm, beauty, and creativity.
Gold, 9k Gold
18ct Gold, Edwardian Hardstone Cherub Cameo Pendant with Natural Seed Pearls
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Pendant 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Step back in time with this exquisite oval-shaped cameo pendant, crafted from 18ct yellow gold.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$203Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.87 in W 0.48 in L 20.08 in
Carved Pink Shell Cameo Pendant Necklace, 10 Karat Gold, 1940s
Located in Milford, DE
A carved open back shell cameo in an oval filigree setting, hanging on a complimentary fine chain necklace.
14k Gold
C1800 18K Neoclassical Hard-stone Cameo of Greek Hero Perseus in
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian hard stone cameo ring with a an oval shaped cameo depicting the profile of the hero Perseus, who rescued Andromeda & slew Medusa.
18k Gold
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold suite of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the Greek goddess Selene riding a serpentine dragon in a rubover col...
Yellow Gold
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Large Carved Carnelian Cameo Trojan Knight Men's Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Oval Cut - Carved Cameo - Bezel Set - Orangy Brow Color - 19.4x14.3mm ( approx.)
Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Hand Carved Shell Cameo Link Bracelet
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat (krt) yellow gold and hand carved shell cameo link bracelet. The bracelet features nine cameos in oval 14 krt setting.
Yellow Gold
Victorian Ring with cameo and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.72ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set with: - 1 x 1.8 cm x 1.3 cm oval-cut cameo Color: white, reddish brown Clarity: n/a Gemstones are often treated to enhance color or clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$996Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.05 in W 0.04 in
14k Rosy Yellow Gold Knight Engraved Cameo Hardstone Swivel Open Pendant FOB
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Oval Cut - 1 Cameo , 1 Uncarved -17.9x13.5mm each (approx.)
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Solid Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Handmade Carmel-by-the-Sea 22g
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Oval shell cameo depicting a classical female profile, set in a full gold bezel.
Yellow Gold
$580Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.1 in W 0.57 in
Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo W/ Twisted Wire Frame Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Carved Shell Cameos - Oval Shaped - Multi Prong Set - Peachy w/ White Color - 10.2x7.7mm (approx.)
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The finely carved oval shell cameo depicts a classical female profile in delicate white relief against a warm peach background.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$478Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.64 in W 0.51 in
Vintage Handmade 14k Gold Carved Cameo Shell Girl in Garden Portrait Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Shells - Carved Cameo - Oval Shape - Brown with White Carving Colors - Girl In Garden Portrait - 15.3x12.2mm each (approx.)
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,527
W 1.42 in L 1.82 in
Voctorian brooch with enamel, cameo and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Weight: 10.6 grams Set with: - 1 x 3.0 cm x 1.7 cm oval-cut cameo Color: white Clarity: N/A Gemstones are often treated to enhance color or clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Yellow Gold Carved Oval Amethyst Solitaire & Pearl Halo Enamel Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Carved Cameo Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Medium Purple Color - 21.2x15.6mm (approx.)
Amethyst, Pearl, Enamel
$1,365
H 1.42 in W 1.11 in D 0.27 in
Art Deco 14K White Gold Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch, England, 1920s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The oval-shaped carved shell cameo features a beautifully detailed profile of a woman adorned with a flower in her hair.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$1,057Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 1.5 in
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo w/ Pearls & Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Carved Shell Cameo - Oval Shape - Prong Set - Medium Peach Color w/ Cream Color Carving - 30.2x22.9mm (approx.)
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.8 in W 2.1 in
Antique Solid Gold Large Carved Shell Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Orange Peach w/ White Carving - 51.5x40.5mm (approx.) (49) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut -...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,616
W 2.76 in L 3.35 in
Vintage Victorian Style Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Diamond 9K Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
The centerpiece of this brooch features a magnificent, large oval shell cameo, meticulously hand-carved in high relief on a natural shell.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14k yellow gold cameo ring with brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.32ct 15.3 gram
Located in The Hague, ZH
weight: 15.3 grams occupied with: - 1 x 2.6 cm x 1.8 cm oval cut cameo color: brown/white Gemstones have often been treated to improve color or clarity.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,608
H 1.3 in W 1.1 in
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Carved Hardstone Cameo w/Pearl Frame Halo Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Carved Hardstone Cameo - Oval Shaped - Multi-Prong Set - Orangy-Brown Base Color w/ white Carving - 26.3x19.3mm (approx.) (20) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$881
H 2.96 in L 7.09 in
Early 20th Century Gilded Purse Frame with Enamel, Shell Cameo and Simili Stones
Located in Rotterdam, NL
At the center sits an oval shell cameo depicting the classical profile of a woman carved in relief.
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Ancient Gold Ring Set with a Sardonyx Cameo of a Woman. Roman, 3rd century AD.
Located in London, GB
Ancient Gold Ring Set with a Sardonyx Cameo of a Woman. Roman, 3rd century AD. Measurements • Ring size: F 1/2 UK / 3 US / 44 EU • Bezel: 1.5 x 1.1cm • Weight: 5.96 grams A ...
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Black Onyx Carved Intaglio Trojan Heavy Ring
By Vahe Naltchayan
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Oval Cut w/ Carved Intaglio Cameo - Bezel Set - Solid Black Color - 24.7x17.4mm (approx.)
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Ring with a Roman Calcified Onyx Cameo of a Young Woman, 2nd century A.D.
Located in London, GB
A high carat gold ring set with an oval Roman cameo, carved from calcified onyx in two layers.
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carved Flower Coral Open Work Dinner Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Carved Cameo Flower - Oval Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Salmon Pink Color - 13.9x9.2mm (approx.)
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,680
W 1.03 in L 2.17 in
Gemistry Victorian 3.25 Cttw Natural Champagne Diamond Drop Earrings 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Weight: 3.25 Cts Approx. Cameo Weight: 33.77 Cts Gemstone Shape: Oval Number of Diamonds: 261 Number of Gemstones: 2
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,397Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.9 in W 1.2 in
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold Carved Hardstone & Pearl Halo Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Carved Hardstone Cameo - Oval Shaped - Bezel Set - Black Base Color w/ White Carving - 29.5x22.1mm (approx.) (40) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Wire Set -...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,970
H 1.5 in W 1.25 in
Vintage Red Carpet Carved Coral Engraved 2-Tone Gold Bezel Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
The Hand Carved Oval Coral Cameo is securely Hand set in a Hand crafted Engraved 2-tone 14K Yellow and White Gold Bezel mounting.
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Carved Amethyst Profile Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The centerpiece of this ring is a stunning oval-shaped amethyst cameo, expertly carved to showcase intricate details and a delicate profile.
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Unusual Coral Scarab Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Beautifully carved antique 19th Century Italian coral carving set in the early part of the 20th Century referencing the Egyptian Revival style. Large coral cameo in an oval setting i...
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 11.50 Carat Hardstone and 22k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each of the yellow gold links is ornamented with an exceptional collet set graduated carved cabochon hardstone, totalling 11.50ct. The oval hardstones feature individual cameo portr...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pierced Gold Bangle Head of Bacchus Finely Carved Bloodstone Ca.1880
Located in London, GB
But perhaps his most revered gem carving work was the oval two layered cameo he created for Boucheron depicting the charge of the cavalry at Rrischoffen.
Gold
A Victorian Cameo And Gold Suite By Joseph Mayer
Located in London, GB
A Victorian cameo and gold suite by Joseph Mayer, the brooch set to the centre with an oval cameo measuring approximately 32 x 24 mm, the earrings each set with a cameo measuring app...
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch, the hardstone cameo depicting a profile of lady in Roman style wearing rose wreath, surrounded by a thirty five pearls, all set in yellow gold mou...
Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An early 19th century cameo ring
Located in London, GB
The oval Roman style cameo is made of beautiful sardonyx and depicts the mighty Hercules, locked in combat with the Nemean Lion.
Gold
A mid-18th century Italian agate cameo of Emperor Titus
Located in London, GB
The oval shaped agate cameo skillfully depicts the Roman Emperor Titus, famous for completing the Colosseum in Rome.
22k Gold
$74,854
The Emperors Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Emperors Necklace, an early Victorian hardstone cameo necklace, the twelve oval chalcedony cameo plaques, each carved with the profile of a Roman Emperor, all mounted in close-ba...
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Important Charles Duron Renaissance Revival Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Important Charles Duron Renaissance Revival brooch, the oval hardstone cameo in classical style, depicting a female in profile, to a black enamel decorated frame, flanked by two p...
Agate, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k 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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