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Natural Gold In Quartz

Hot Pink Spinel and Natural Rose Quartz Earring in 18k solid gold
Hot Pink Spinel and Natural Rose Quartz Earring in 18k solid gold

Hot Pink Spinel and Natural Rose Quartz Earring in 18k solid gold

Located in Singapore, SG

Elegant lever-back earrings crafted in 18k solid rose gold, showcasing a pair of natural, vibrant

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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Spinel, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Multi Quartz 99.05cts Chain Necklace in 18k Gold
Natural Multi Quartz 99.05cts Chain Necklace in 18k Gold

Natural Multi Quartz 99.05cts Chain Necklace in 18k Gold

Located in jaipur, IN

stunning, designer-made Necklace is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a QUARTZ gemstone. The warm

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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Natural Lemon Quartz 8.12cts & Diamond 0.62cts Brooch in 18k Gold
Natural Lemon Quartz 8.12cts & Diamond 0.62cts Brooch in 18k Gold

Natural Lemon Quartz 8.12cts & Diamond 0.62cts Brooch in 18k Gold

Located in jaipur, IN

exquisite brooch is a stunning blend of luxury and artistry. Crafted in 14k gold, it features a beautifully

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2010s Indian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Sil
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Sil

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Sil

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver

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Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

David Yurman 18K Mixed Metal Smoky Quartz & Natural Diamond Ring In Stock
David Yurman 18K Mixed Metal Smoky Quartz & Natural Diamond Ring In Stock

David Yurman 18K Mixed Metal Smoky Quartz & Natural Diamond Ring In Stock

By David Yurman

Located in Boca Raton, FL

David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Faceted Smoky Quartz Center and Natural Round

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Rose Quartz Pendant in 14K Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Rose Quartz Pendant in 14K Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Rose Quartz Pendant in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

/>Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Rose QuartzMain

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Rose Quartz Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Rose Quartz Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Rose Quartz Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

/>Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Rose QuartzMain Stone Color

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Rose Quartz Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Rose Quartz Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural GIA Certified Cushion 8.92 ct Rose Quartz Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

/>Product Details:Metal and Purity: 14K Solid GoldMain Stone: Rose QuartzMain Stone Color

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Round 1.35 ct Rose Quartz Solitaire Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Round 1.35 ct Rose Quartz Solitaire Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Round 1.35 ct Rose Quartz Solitaire Bypass Ring in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

solitaire ring is crafted 14k white gold.January Birthstone Ring for Women: Rose Quartz is

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Ink Arcthitectural Bracelet with Smoky Quartz
Yellow Gold Contemporary Ink Arcthitectural Bracelet with Smoky Quartz

Yellow Gold Contemporary Ink Arcthitectural Bracelet with Smoky Quartz

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

. The bracelet shines gently because of the gold and natural quartz in cognac colour, cut in unusual

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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic Capri 24ct Natural Multi Gem Bracelet in 18K Gold & Silver, 1998
Bochic Capri 24ct Natural Multi Gem Bracelet in 18K Gold & Silver, 1998

Bochic Capri 24ct Natural Multi Gem Bracelet in 18K Gold & Silver, 1998

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Pink Quartz, Peridot, Ruby & Multi-Gem Bracelet / Bangle Set in 18K Gold & 950

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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Quartz, Peridot, Agate, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold

White Gold Contemporary Link Bracelet with Smoky Quartz by Artist
White Gold Contemporary Link Bracelet with Smoky Quartz by Artist

White Gold Contemporary Link Bracelet with Smoky Quartz by Artist

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

personally signed for the same price. The bracelet shines gently because of the gold and natural quartz in

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Flower Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Flower Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Flower Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

This contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural smoky quartz in

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Natural Diamonds
Modern Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Natural Diamonds

Modern Style Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Natural Diamonds

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

detachable prasiolite (natural green quartz). This jewelry collection was featured in a Vogue UA review in

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl

Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Miami, FL

, carved from natural pink quartz. These spheres can be interchanged with the main Tahitian black pearls

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold,...

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Ink Bracelet with Rose Onyx by the Artist
Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Ink Bracelet with Rose Onyx by the Artist

Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Ink Bracelet with Rose Onyx by the Artist

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

bracelet shines gently because of the gold and natural quartz in rose colour, cut in unusual shape. The

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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Ink Bracelet with Light Pink Onyx
Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Ink Bracelet with Light Pink Onyx

Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Ink Bracelet with Light Pink Onyx

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

bracelet shines gently because of the gold and natural quartz in rose colour, cut in unusual shape. The

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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Recent Sales

Pensive Cameo Earrings in 18K Pink Gold w/ Pink & Lemon Quartz by Cindy Sherman
Pensive Cameo Earrings in 18K Pink Gold w/ Pink & Lemon Quartz by Cindy Sherman

Pensive Cameo Earrings in 18K Pink Gold w/ Pink & Lemon Quartz by Cindy Sherman

By Cindy Sherman, Liz Swig

Located in New York, NY

"Pensive" sardonyx Cameo earrings are set in light pink gold, with pink and lemon quartz stones

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2010s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Gold

18kt Pink Gold Earrings in Pink quartz and natural diamonds
18kt Pink Gold Earrings in Pink quartz and natural diamonds

18kt Pink Gold Earrings in Pink quartz and natural diamonds

Located in Milano, IT

. The 18kt Pink Gold Earrings with Pink Quartz and Natural Diamonds is an everyday piece of jewelry

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2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Necklace in 18kt gold chain and with a faceted smoky quartz & natural diamonds
Necklace in 18kt gold chain and with a faceted smoky quartz & natural diamonds

Necklace in 18kt gold chain and with a faceted smoky quartz & natural diamonds

Located in Milano, IT

This necklace is an exquisite piece crafted with 18kt gold chain and natural faceted smoky quartz

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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold

Natural Crystal Edgy Bracelet in Gold and Silver and Red Rutilated Quartz Point
Natural Crystal Edgy Bracelet in Gold and Silver and Red Rutilated Quartz Point

Natural Crystal Edgy Bracelet in Gold and Silver and Red Rutilated Quartz Point

By Alison Nagasue AKN Design

Located in Rutherford, NJ

for the natural crystal red rutilated quartz point. Crystals bring protection, power and attraction in

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2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Set of 3 Rings in 18kt Rose Gold with Natural Gemstones and Diamonds
Set of 3 Rings in 18kt Rose Gold with Natural Gemstones and Diamonds

Set of 3 Rings in 18kt Rose Gold with Natural Gemstones and Diamonds

By Bigli

Located in Oudenaarde, BE

Set of 3 rings Mini Sweety ring in 18kt pink gold with rutile quartz and a signature diamond (0,02

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yel...

18K Yellow Gold Natural Gold-In-Quartz Men’s Ring with Diamond
18K Yellow Gold Natural Gold-In-Quartz Men’s Ring with Diamond

18K Yellow Gold Natural Gold-In-Quartz Men’s Ring with Diamond

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 18k yellow gold natural "Gold in Quartz" men's ring with 2 diamonds. Gold in quartz is

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Late 20th Century American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Lemon Quartz Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Natural Lemon Quartz Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

Natural Lemon Quartz Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

Simple everyday and summery earrings made of Natural Lemon Quartz! Timelessness is provided by 18K

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold in Quartz Pendant Natural Nugget Diamond Estate Fine Jewelry
Vintage Gold in Quartz Pendant Natural Nugget Diamond Estate Fine Jewelry

Vintage Gold in Quartz Pendant Natural Nugget Diamond Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage gold in quartz pendant (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14k yellow gold

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Pairs of Earrings; Natural Amethyst, Pink Quartz Earrings in 18K Solid Gold
Two Pairs of Earrings; Natural Amethyst, Pink Quartz Earrings in 18K Solid Gold

Two Pairs of Earrings; Natural Amethyst, Pink Quartz Earrings in 18K Solid Gold

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

Two pairs of earrings, Natural Amethyst and Pink Quartz Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold. For you

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

French 1820 Baroque Rock Quartz Scent Perfume Bottle Mount in 18k Gold with Gem
French 1820 Baroque Rock Quartz Scent Perfume Bottle Mount in 18k Gold with Gem

French 1820 Baroque Rock Quartz Scent Perfume Bottle Mount in 18k Gold with Gem

Located in Miami, FL

carved in a single piece of translucent rock quartz and surmounted with parts crafted in solid yellow

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Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.7 carat Ametrine Ring w All Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14k Yellow Gold
9.7 carat Ametrine Ring w All Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14k Yellow Gold

9.7 carat Ametrine Ring w All Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Columbus, OH

solid 14k gold and natural earth mined SI G/H diamonds. As listed, this ring is ready to ship. If

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2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl

Gilbert Albert 1970 Organic Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Pearl

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Miami, FL

, carved from natural pink quartz. These spheres can be interchanged with the main Tahitian black pearls

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Gold,...

Rose Quartz Carved Melon, Natural Peridot Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
Rose Quartz Carved Melon, Natural Peridot Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

Rose Quartz Carved Melon, Natural Peridot Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

and green. Super large Rose Quartz (16mm) will not miss!I added natural Arizona peridot green to give

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.00 Carat Natural Heart-Cut Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold
10.00 Carat Natural Heart-Cut Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold

10.00 Carat Natural Heart-Cut Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold

Located in Tokyo, JP

A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 10.00 Carat, Natural Heart-Cut Rose Quartz set in 18 Karat

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.11 Carat Natural, Citrine Quartz and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
1.11 Carat Natural, Citrine Quartz and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold

1.11 Carat Natural, Citrine Quartz and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Tokyo, JP

A beautiful Engagement Ring featuring a 1.11 Carat, Natural Citrine Quartz and 0.14 Carats of

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.00 Carat Natural, Heart-Cut Lemon Quartz Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold
10.00 Carat Natural, Heart-Cut Lemon Quartz Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold

10.00 Carat Natural, Heart-Cut Lemon Quartz Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold

Located in Tokyo, JP

A beautiful Cocktail Ring featuring a 10.00 Carat, Natural Heart Cut Lemon Quartz set in 18 Karat

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Brooch “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver

Brooch “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

- 6 Carats Natural Lemon Quartz - 17 Carats Set in 22K Gold and Silver 950 This Brooch is perfect to

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

7.30 Carat Natural Citrine Full Eternity Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold
7.30 Carat Natural Citrine Full Eternity Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold

7.30 Carat Natural Citrine Full Eternity Ring Set in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Tokyo, JP

A beautiful full eternity ring featuring 7.50 Carats Natural Citrine Quartz set in 18 Karat Yellow

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring with Natural Green Amethyst in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Ring with Natural Green Amethyst in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold

Ring with Natural Green Amethyst in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

This ring is in 18 karat yellow and white gold with 15x15x8 mm natural green amethyst (quartz

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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz
Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz

By Anabela Chan

Located in New York, NY

to gold-plated brass spokes. The object rises from a hand carved, rock quartz base. Comes in a

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2010s Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Gold Plate

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz
Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz

By Anabela Chan

Located in New York, NY

entomology. Each piece has natural butterfly wings attached to spokes and spools of brass and gold

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2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Gold Plate

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz
Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz

By Anabela Chan

Located in New York, NY

gold-plated brass spokes. The object rises from a hand carved, rock quartz base. Anabela Chan

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2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Brass, Gold

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz
Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz

Decorative Natural Taxidermy Butterfly Sculpture in Gold, Glass and Quartz

Located in New York, NY

gold-plated brass spokes. The object rises from a hand-carved, rock quartz base. Comes in a bespoke

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2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Pair of Exquisite Rock Crystal Quartz Bookends Wrapped in 24-Karat Gold
Pair of Exquisite Rock Crystal Quartz Bookends Wrapped in 24-Karat Gold

Pair of Exquisite Rock Crystal Quartz Bookends Wrapped in 24-Karat Gold

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Outstanding pair of rock crystal quartz specimens with rough edges wrapped in 24-karat gold plating

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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate

Nine Hand-Carved Ganesha Set in 18 Karat Gold Cascading into a Waterfall Pendant
Nine Hand-Carved Ganesha Set in 18 Karat Gold Cascading into a Waterfall Pendant

Nine Hand-Carved Ganesha Set in 18 Karat Gold Cascading into a Waterfall Pendant

By Sophie Theakston

Located in London, GB

is the God of wisdom, good fortune and the remover of obstacles. Materials: 18 karat gold, Quartz

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...

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Natural Gold In Quartz For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact natural gold in quartz you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 1 antique edition and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a natural gold in quartz from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a natural gold in quartz has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Sophie Theakston and Vaibhav Dhadda are consistently popular. A natural gold in quartz of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Quartz, from our inventory of 10, is particularly popular. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a natural gold in quartz for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Natural Gold In Quartz?

Prices for a natural gold in quartz can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $800 and can go as high as $30,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,100.

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.