Lady With A Snake Lava Quartz Cameo Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold:0.48g, Diamond:6.59ct, Silver:29.76g, Emerald:16.1ct, Onyx-55.40ct
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver
14.30 Carat Quartz Cameo 18 Karat Rose Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
on its mount with an intaglio on quartz representing a mythological scene. Total weight of the quartz
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,175
W 0.83 in D 0.36 in L 1.5 in
1974 Soviet Union Russian Greek revival Pendant Quartz Cameo / 10.3 gr
Located in SE
toned Gold. Stone is lab made Black Quartz / artificial Onyx ( Mohs 7 ) . Cameo is cast with great
Onyx, Quartz, 14k Gold
$3,900
H 1 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in
Fine Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Set in 10k Yellow Gold Frame, U.K, circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique Victorian Sardonyx hardstone (Chalcedony Quartz) cameo brooch / pin - the cameo hand carved
Chalcedony, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,043
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
Antique 20.61 Quartz Hardstone and Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique quartz cameo jewelry/estate jewelry
Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Sardonyx Cameo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,833
W 0.67 in D 0.16 in L 1.26 in
Antique Late 18th Century Cameo of a Follower of Dyonisos or Bacchus Hardstone
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine hardstone cameo depicts a woman or men wearing a wreath of ivy. In Greek and Roman
Quartz, Silver
Victorian 14k Sardonyx Hardstone Lady Faces Cameo Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Lazuli, Citrine, Onyx, Garnet, Turquoise, Cat's eye honey Quartz, vintage Shell Cameo, ancient Arabic
Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Cit...
Jade, Onyx and Opal Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Link Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
, Turquoise, white Diamond, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, green Quartz, Opal, Shell cameo and green Sapphire
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Opal, Pe...
18 Karat Gold Cameo Pendant with Citrine Quartz and Diamonds
By Fratelli Piccini
Located in Florence, Tuscany
18 Karat yellow gold pendant with a beautiful cameo on conch shell depicting three graces and a
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo Cindy Sherman Pensive Earrings
By Lizworks
Located in New York, NY
With Cameo, LIZWORKS takes on one of the oldest forms of portraiture, dating back to ancient Greece
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Amedeo Couture "Bees" Cameo with Tsavorites
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
45mm cornelian cameos, hand-carved featuring "bees", set on sterling silver with 7cts of rutilated
Quartz, Tsavorite, Sterling Silver
Amedeo "Sfioccato" Cameo Pendant Brooch
By AMEDEO
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved sardonyx shell set in 14Kt gold pin/pendant with citrine and smokey quartz drops.
Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold
Shell Cameo Smoky Quartz Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat rose gold, shell cameo and smoky quartz ring. Set with a carved shell cameo of a crown
Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Smokey Quartz Intaglio Cameo Cocktail Ring Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Smoky quartz is an estimated 9 carats. The intaglio cameo ring features the side profile of an
Quartz, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Venetian Intaglio Cameo Quartz Pearl Ruby Vittoria Angel Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
A stunning ruby-red Venetian intaglio cameo of a gossamer angel in flight with child is the focus
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Coral Cameo Diamonds Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
assembled with onyx,coral cameo,diamonds,citrine,quartz and blue hard stone. Pendant necklace total weight
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Agate Cameo, Seed Pearl, Yellow Gold Filegree Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features a beautiful banded agate cameo with a bright sun face that "rises up" against a subtle golden
Agate, Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
18k Georgian Portrait Cameo Ring in Sardonyx of an African-British Male
Located in Baltimore, MD
, a variety of banded onyx and a form of chalcedony quartz of reddish brown. Portrait cameos were
18k Gold
Stephen Dweck Quartz Cameo Brass Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Dallas, TX
This brass, quartz, cameo necklace is such a fun look by jewelry designer Stephen Dweck!
Quartz, Brass
Cameo Cognac Quartz 18 Karat Gold Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Cognac colored quartz is exceptionally carved into this vintage cameo set in an archaic style ring
Quartz, 18k Gold
Amber Quartz Onyx Necklace Victorian Onyx Cameo Brooch Pendant
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Cari Necklace. A long layering necklace of hand linked smooth matte amber quartz rondelles is
Onyx, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Lot Of (4) 14KT Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Cameo, Moonstone, Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
Natural Quartz 17 X 8mm Cameo 12.9 X 19mm all 4 have been acid test 14kt gold 8.9 grams
Moonstone, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Gold Earring Pin Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Victorian Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Gold Earring Pin Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Sardonyx is a banded agate form of Chalcedony Quartz. Hard stone cameos are much more difficult to
Agate, 15k Gold
Opal Cameo Gem-Set Brooch Pendant, Wilhelm Schmidt, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Renaissance Revival Opal Cameo Gem-set and Enamel Brooch Pendant, ca. 1880s A beautiful and rare
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
A.Jeschel Elegant Rutilated Quartz Bracelet with a signature Cameo clasp.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
with its soft muted colors. The bracelet features soft golden Rutilated Quartz, beautifully
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. The top of this splendid ring is set with an intaglio on carnelian bearing the initials "TH". The ring consists of 5 gold threads...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Style Green Tourmaline Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari style ring of 14k gold with large green tourmaline cabochon. Nice quality, heavy shank, very wearable ring. 1980's USA. Size 5.5 US. Approx .65" in width. Excellent condit...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, clear, light-ish green 13 x 17 mm oval tourmaline is held in an ultimately simple organic hammered setting and shank in this classic look. This is a luminous, and juicy...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Pomellato 9.5 TCW Cabochon Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Griffe Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Estate sourced elegant Pomellato Griffe 9.5 TCW Golden Citrine 18K yellow gold ring. Size: 6 US Condition: Very Good Marks: 18K, partial Pomellato signature on the interior Citrine: ...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$108,000Sale Price|70% Off
NWT 360, 000 18KT Magnificent Fancy 38CT Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Winston Style Glistening Diamond and Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstanding Mu...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari, Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Rubelite Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring by Bulgari features a gorgeous oval cabochon rubelite measuring approximately 10.20 x 7.80 x 4.85 mm and weighing 4.15 carats. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold in a ...
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
SEIDENGANG Etruscan Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.18 Ctw Diamonds & Tourmaline
By SeidenGang
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan cocktail ring designed by Seidengang. This is a beautiful cocktail ring created by the American jewelry designers of SeidenGang. This domed cocktail ring is part of the Etr...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Lapis Lazuli Chiseled 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely signet ring, it is closed set on its top with a flat cabochon lapis lazuli. The entire frame is crafted with precision an...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Emerald Ring with Intricate Work Handcrafted Work in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A Beautifully hand Carved Zambian Emerald set in a hand made 22K Gold Ring. The ring has intricate gold work and right below the stone are 2 magnificent peacocks holding the stone. T...
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Gold Coin Ring - 14K Gold Setting - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, CA
Ancient Greek 4th Century (330 BC - 220 BC) Alexander the Great 1/4 Stater gold coin (22K gold) - the antique coin recess mounted (prong set from behind) in a 14K yellow gold ring se...
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Ancient carnelian intaglio of the goddess Diana holding a bow in her right hand an reaching for an arrow from her quiver. Diana in Roman an Hellenistic culture was the goddess of wil...
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient 2nd Century AD Roman Dionysus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Dionysus intaglio ring. Set with an oval carnelian intaglio finely engraved with standing figure of Dionysus holding a thrysus and drinking cup, in a closed back rubove...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Roman Apollo and Salus Intaglio Ring, circa 3rd-4th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman Apollo and Salus intaglio ring. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio intricately carved with the god Apollo with staff and laurel wreath, the goddess Salus with a snake ...
Yellow Gold
Greek Coin Gold & Ruby Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Euboia, Histiaia. Circa 196 - 146 BC. A Silver Tetrobol Head of nymph Histiaia, Nymph seated upon a prow. Set in a 22K Gold Ring accompanied by Six Ru...
Ruby, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Swivel Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Greek, Archaic period, circa 500 B.C. An ancient gold swivel – signet ring with a finely carved rock crystal scarab (Scarabaeus beetle). In ancient jewelry, the scarab was a sy...
Rock Crystal
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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