Important Miriam Haskell Massive Pale Emerald Bead and Crystal Collar/Tiara
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Miriam Haskell Massive Pale Emerald Bead and Crystal Collar set with pave rose montee and faux pearl beaded and embroidered leaves with large pale emerald faceted ...
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Heart Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell textured Russian Gilt heart formed ear clips, hand sewn with faux seed pearl and crystal rose montees. Clip back Fittings. 1950's USA.
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Elaborate Floriform Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Each is composed of six petals of gilt filigree, hand sewn with faux baroque seed pearls and crystal rose montes. Signature faux baroque pearl in center.
Gilt Metal
Haskell Style Enamel Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Haskell Style Flower Earrings with deep blue enamel centers. Crystal rose montees and faux pearls are sewn on gilt filigrees a la Haskell but these are more likely produced by Robert...
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell Ruby Leaf Necklace, Gripoix Glass
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell five strand carved ruby Gripoix glass and pearl necklace. Rhinestone rose montee spacers between leaf beads.
Gilt Metal
Attractive Miriam Haskell Star Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell pearl earrings with rose monte paste accents sewn by hand.
14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterflies Masterpiece Hand Painted MOP Pendant #576
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Butterflies and Roses on Mother of Pearl Pendant. Absolutely lovely butterflies and blue lavender roses painting.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Round Floral Bouquet Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of hand sewn pate de verre round and foiled seed beads, freshwater faux pearls, crystal rose montes and lampwork glass leaves set on signature Russian Gilt filigree base.
Gilt Metal
Beautifully Delicate Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware Etched "Butterfly" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully delicate gilded gold vermeil hardware etched "Butterfly" brooch is detailed with micro glass in colors of lapis-blue and irish-green as well as micro 'pea...
Bulova Two Tone Steel Diamond MOP Sticks Dial Ladies Quartz Watch 98R144
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by a Quartz Movement and Features: Stainless Steel Case with a Two-Tone Bracelet, Fixed Bezel Set with 24 Diamonds. White Mother of Pearl Dial wit...
Stephen Dweck Gold Wash Sterling Silver Multi Strand Bracelet 1980S
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stephen Dweck Gold Wash Sterling Silver Multi Strand Bracelet 1980S Exquisite Multi-Strand Stone Bracelet from famed, award-winning jewelry designer, Stephen Dweck. Pearl Rhodocrosit...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
18k Rose gold Pearl Tassle Necklace
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k Rose gold Pearl Tassle Necklace with 225 round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.72 carats.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Rose Gold, Mother-of-Pearl & Diamond Two Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Ring: Designed in highly polished eighteen karat rose gold featuring two butterflies. It is set with (4) pieces of carved white mother-of-pearl, (2) marquis cut diamonds and (34)...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Pearl and Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl and diamond ring, the three graduated natural pearls, centre weighing 1.55ct, set into a carved gold mount embellished with rose cut diamond points, total estimated...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Pearl and Diamond Stick Pins
Located in London, GB
A pair of pearl and diamond stick pins on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, each pearl set on a rose-cut diamond-set cap, su...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Kite-Shaped Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond kite-shaped pendant, centrally with nine pearls forming a line, between two rose-cut diamond-set triangles each centered with a diamond-set acanthus mo...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$11,921 / item
Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, set to the centre with four triangular cabochon-cut garnets between rose-cut diamond-set cross and natural pearl surround, with ...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond and ruby brooch, to the centre a pearl surrounded by eight old-cut diamonds, to a cluster surround of eight old-cut diamonds alternately-set with eight rou...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
A Victorian enamel, pearl and diamond brooch/pendant18
Located in London, GB
A Victorian enamel, pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, the central silver entwined double heart and ribbon bow motif encrusted with rose diamonds, applied to a cobalt blue guilloché e...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, diamond and pearl bracelet with a central cabochon-cut garnet measuring 18.5 x 14mm, surrounded by four sections of five rose-cut diamonds, total estimated weight...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Victorian Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian enamel, pearl and diamond brooch, the central silver entwined double heart and ribbon bow motif encrusted with rose diamonds, applied to a cobalt blue guilloché enamel ma...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Victorian Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century emerald, ruby, diamond and bouton pearl ring, comprising a claw-set emerald quatrefoil surmounting three bouton pearls in a horizontal row and with a similar...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Fabergé Pearl White Enamel Gold Lorgnette
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The handle of this piece features pearl white enamel decorated with bright yellow and rose gold floral motifs.
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Victorian Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A magnificent mid-Victorian natural peal, emerald and diamond pendant, to the centre a natural pearl measuring approximately 7.7mm in diameter, surrounded by a lozenge-shaped frame s...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian pearl and diamond drop earrings, each earring a run of eight old brilliant-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 1 carat, each millegrain rubover-set in pla...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Half Pearl and Diamond Brooch-Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural half pearl and diamond oval brooch-pendant, set to the centre with three graduating half pearls set with rose-cut diamonds, surrounded by cluster of fourteen half...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
A Late Victorian Caduceus Pearl And Diamond Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A charming Victoria caduceus pearl and diamond stick pin. This stickpin is encrusted by rose-cut diamonds with a pearl on each end of the staff.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-Victorian Half Pearl, Diamond and Blue Enamel Suite
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian half pearl, diamond and blue enamel suite, the suite consisting of a necklace, a bracelet and a pair of earrings, each set to the centre with an old cut diamond surro...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Pearl Diamond Gold Twin Heart Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian natural pearl and diamond twin heart ring, the ring comprising two interlocking hearts, each set to the centre with a natural pearl to a rose-cut diamond-set border,...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Belle Époque Miniature Pendant
Located in London, GB
The frame is set throughout with tiny glittering rose-cut diamonds, and the chain suspending the pendant is set with lustrous pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Blue Enamel Locket and Earrings
Located in London, GB
A Victorian blue enamel pair of earrings and locket, the oval drop set with pearl and diamond-set stylised Byzantine cross beneath gold scrolling runs, with matching locket, circa 18...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian bird brooch, the bird pave-set throughout with natural seed pearls set in yellow gold closed-back settings, holding a pearl-set acorn motif with rose-cut diamond cap ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A long gold chain with diamond-set cursor
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century long gold chain with diamond-set cursor, consisting of interlocking double-trace and bead links terminating to a swivel clip fitting on the one end, with a ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Holbeinesque Garnet Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 14.9x19.1 mm, embellished with three rose-cut diamonds and a pearl on ea...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Silver 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark and silver, swan hallmark.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Enamel Painting Gold Pin Brooch Necklace Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Victorian pin/necklace created in the 1900's. Features a handmade enamel painting depicting a woman's profile wearing a diamond diadem and earrings, and colorful head scarf. ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Amethyst Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This charming antique ring is adorned with a briolette amethyst, supported by two rose-cut diamonds edged with pearl. The start of the ring is a thin twist.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Amethyst and Fresh Water Pearl Dangle Diamond Earrings with Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K rose gold Freshwater pink pearl 11-12 mm Diamonds: 0.24 Cts.
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
$2,800 / item
Amethyst Fresh Water Pearl Gold Dangle Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
7 Cts Amethyst 14-15 mm Pink Freshwater Pearl 18K Rose Gold The pearl can be removed and the top part of the earrings can be used as studs!!!
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
.15 Carat Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s graduated cultured pearl necklace 6-9mm with natural color and 14k white gold diamond catch. 16.5 inches long. 55 cultured pearls, crème color rose hue, very good lustre, fe...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.