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Seidengang Athena

SeidenGang Athena Yellow Gold Hexagon Cufflinks
SeidenGang Athena Yellow Gold Hexagon Cufflinks

SeidenGang Athena Yellow Gold Hexagon Cufflinks

By SeidenGang

Located in Stamford, CT

Classic authentic SeidenGang Athena Hexagon cufflinks in solid 18k yellow gold. Hexagon shaped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Seidengang Athena Diamond 18k Gold Triple Strand Lions Stars Necklace
Seidengang Athena Diamond 18k Gold Triple Strand Lions Stars Necklace

Seidengang Athena Diamond 18k Gold Triple Strand Lions Stars Necklace

By SeidenGang

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is a stunning authentic necklace by Seidengang Athena collection, crafted from 18k yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang 18K Athena Roman Revival Medallion Earrings with Diamonds
SeidenGang 18K Athena Roman Revival Medallion Earrings with Diamonds

SeidenGang 18K Athena Roman Revival Medallion Earrings with Diamonds

By SeidenGang

Located in Miami, FL

presence (31.10 grams), while the workmanship ensures comfort. Designer: SeidenGang Motif: Athena, Goddess

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seidengang 18K Gold Cabochon Bezel Pink Tourmaline Horse Scene Athena Earrings
Seidengang 18K Gold Cabochon Bezel Pink Tourmaline Horse Scene Athena Earrings

Seidengang 18K Gold Cabochon Bezel Pink Tourmaline Horse Scene Athena Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Montclair, NJ

This magnificent pair of Seidengang earrings is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and feature an

Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Athena Seidengang 18K Yellow Gold earrings with Greek Mythology Scene in Relief
Athena Seidengang 18K Yellow Gold earrings with Greek Mythology Scene in Relief

Athena Seidengang 18K Yellow Gold earrings with Greek Mythology Scene in Relief

Located in Miami, FL

around Athena, the revered Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy, and heroic warfare. Crafted in rich yellow

Category

Late 20th Century Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Athena Seidengang 18k Yellow Gold Apollo Casing Saphne Cameo Clip on Earrings
Athena Seidengang 18k Yellow Gold Apollo Casing Saphne Cameo Clip on Earrings

Athena Seidengang 18k Yellow Gold Apollo Casing Saphne Cameo Clip on Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

: 3.7mm projection off the ear Signature: Athena - GB - 18K © Condition: Original finish & patina

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings

Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18K gold and platinum Athena collection earrings by Seidengang, set with approx. ).14ctw in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Hoop Earrings
Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Hoop Earrings

Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Hoop Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 18k gold and platinum hoop earrings by Athena collection earrings, set with approx. 0.14ctw

Category

Late 20th Century American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Hexagon Earrings
SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Hexagon Earrings

SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Hexagon Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Richardson, TX

Estate 18K yellow gold and diamond hexagon Athena earrings, by SeidenGang.

Category

2010s Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seidengang Citrine Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Classic Athena Ring
Seidengang Citrine Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Classic Athena Ring

Seidengang Citrine Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Classic Athena Ring

By SeidenGang

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

. tw., VS , G-H, bezel set in an 18k yellow gold mounting, 16.3 X 22.5, size 3.5, marked ATHENA® GB18K©

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Gorgeous Goddess of Wisdom Clip On Earrings
SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Gorgeous Goddess of Wisdom Clip On Earrings

SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Gorgeous Goddess of Wisdom Clip On Earrings

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H 1.05 in W 1.05 in D 0.33 in Dm 1.05 in L 1.05 in

SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Gorgeous Goddess of Wisdom Clip On Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Signed by famous designer SeidenGang, these hand crafted 18kt Yellow Gold Earrings include .80

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KT SeidenGang Athena Diamond and Ruby Ring
18KT SeidenGang Athena Diamond and Ruby Ring

18KT SeidenGang Athena Diamond and Ruby Ring

By SeidenGang

Located in Lynchburg, VA

SeidenGang Jewelry is a California-based duo whose designs are inspired by the bas-reliefs of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang Athena Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with Green Tourmaline
SeidenGang Athena Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with Green Tourmaline

SeidenGang Athena Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with Green Tourmaline

By SeidenGang

Located in Austin, TX

A chic pair of 18k yellow gold "Athena" earrings set with green tourmaline by SeidenGang. Each

Category

Early 2000s American Greek Revival Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seidengang Athena 18K Gold .34ct Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Large Pendant Necklace
Seidengang Athena 18K Gold .34ct Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Large Pendant Necklace

Seidengang Athena 18K Gold .34ct Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Large Pendant Necklace

By SeidenGang

Located in Montclair, NJ

This magnificent statement pendant necklace was designed by Seidengang and crafted from solid 18k

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seidengang Athena 18K Gold Diamond & Tourmaline Horse Chariot 15" Link Necklace
Seidengang Athena 18K Gold Diamond & Tourmaline Horse Chariot 15" Link Necklace

Seidengang Athena 18K Gold Diamond & Tourmaline Horse Chariot 15" Link Necklace

By SeidenGang

Located in Montclair, NJ

") (height x width), 6.6mm (thickness) Stamp: ATHENA - GB 18K © Condition: Vintage. Shows some light surface

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Carved Earrings
SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Carved Earrings

SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Carved Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautifully crafted 18-Karat yellow gold and diamond earrings by high-end designer SeidenGang. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold SeidenGang SG Athena Diamond & Ruby Ring, Size 6.25 - 17.2g
18k Yellow Gold SeidenGang SG Athena Diamond & Ruby Ring, Size 6.25 - 17.2g

18k Yellow Gold SeidenGang SG Athena Diamond & Ruby Ring, Size 6.25 - 17.2g

By SeidenGang

Located in Providence, RI

SeidenGang is guaranteed to impress. As a contemporary brand, Seidengang’s passion for antiquities and

Category

20th Century American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang Athena Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold and Emeralds
SeidenGang Athena Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold and Emeralds

SeidenGang Athena Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold and Emeralds

By SeidenGang

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderful 18k yellow gold panel link "Athena" bracelet by SeidenGang, comprised of five curved

Category

Early 2000s American Greek Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seidengang Athena Gold Cufflinks
Seidengang Athena Gold Cufflinks

Seidengang Athena Gold Cufflinks

By SeidenGang

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k gold oval cufflinks by Seidengang from Athena collection, measuring 23mm x 20mm. Weight - 19

Category

20th Century American Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

SeidenGang Athena Gold Earrings
SeidenGang Athena Gold Earrings

SeidenGang Athena Gold Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k yellow gold earrings. Crafted by Seidengang, the earrings are 23mm x 18mm. Marked

Category

Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Regal Seidengang "athena" Gold Bracelet
Regal Seidengang "athena" Gold Bracelet

Regal Seidengang "athena" Gold Bracelet

By SeidenGang

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

connecting link is adorned with a green tourmaline cabochon. Part of the "Athena" collection by Seidengang

Category

American Link Bracelets

Majestic Seidengang "athena" Gold Necklace
Majestic Seidengang "athena" Gold Necklace

Majestic Seidengang "athena" Gold Necklace

By SeidenGang

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

tourmaline cabochons. Part of the "Athena" collection by Seidengang. A matching bracelet is available.

Category

American Link Necklaces

Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings

Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k gold earrings set with G/VS diamonds. The earrings measure 18mm x 16mm and weigh 16.4 grams.SG, Plat, 18k

Category

Late 20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Brooch Pin
Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Brooch Pin

Seidengang Athena Diamond Gold Platinum Brooch Pin

By SeidenGang

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k gold and platinum Athena brooch by Seidengang, decorated with approx. 0.30ctw VS/G diamonds

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

SeidenGang Athena Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings
SeidenGang Athena Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings

SeidenGang Athena Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Lambertville, NJ

GH/VS diamonds. Crafted by Seidengang, the earrings measure 22mm x 18mm and weigh 16.1 grams

Category

Late 20th Century American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Seidengang 18k Yellow Gold Athena Locket Necklace
Seidengang 18k Yellow Gold Athena Locket Necklace

Seidengang 18k Yellow Gold Athena Locket Necklace

By SeidenGang

Located in Bridgewater, NJ

Capture the essence of wisdom and strength with this exquisite Seidengang 18k yellow gold locket

Category

Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold and Diamond "Athena" Earrings by Seidengang

18K Gold and Diamond "Athena" Earrings by Seidengang

By SeidenGang

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Beautiful 18k gold earrings stamped "Athena" with seven diamonds in each earring. Posts with lever

Category

American Lever-Back Earrings

SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Gorgeous Goddess of Wisdom Earrings
SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Gorgeous Goddess of Wisdom Earrings

SeidenGang Diamond Gold Athena Gorgeous Goddess of Wisdom Earrings

By SeidenGang

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Signed by famous designer SeidenGang, these hand crafted 18kt Yellow Gold Earrings include .80

Category

1990s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Pink Tourmaline, Emerald and Diamond SeidenGang Cocktail Ring
18 Karat Pink Tourmaline, Emerald and Diamond SeidenGang Cocktail Ring

18 Karat Pink Tourmaline, Emerald and Diamond SeidenGang Cocktail Ring

By SeidenGang

Located in Pikesville, MD

Handcrafted by SeidenGang as part of their Athena Greek Revival collection, an ornate oval pink

Category

1990s Greek Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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Seidengang Athena For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate seidengang athena for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a seidengang athena may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A seidengang athena can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a seidengang athena, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Seidengang Athena?

The price for a seidengang athena starts at $850 and tops out at $7,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,123.

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.