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Sloan And Co. pavé heart pendant necklace
Sloan And Co. pavé heart pendant necklace

Sloan And Co. pavé heart pendant necklace

By Sloan & Company

Located in New York, NY

An Edwardian pavé pearl double-sided heart locket suspended from a three-row seed pearl necklace, in 14k gold. Sloan & Co. Composed with the delicacy characteristic of the Edwardian...

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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 1908 Sloan & Co. 14K Gold Rosary — Blessing Attributed to Pope Pius X
Antique 1908 Sloan & Co. 14K Gold Rosary — Blessing Attributed to Pope Pius X

Antique 1908 Sloan & Co. 14K Gold Rosary — Blessing Attributed to Pope Pius X

By Sloan & Company

Located in Orlando, FL

Antique 1908 Sloan & Co. 14K Gold Rosary — Attributed Blessing of Pope Pius X A beautifully preserved early 20th-century gold rosary by Sloan & Co., a respected American maker known...

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Citrine Pearl 14 Karat Gold Stylized Greek Key Stickpin
Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Citrine Pearl 14 Karat Gold Stylized Greek Key Stickpin

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Citrine Pearl 14 Karat Gold Stylized Greek Key Stickpin

By Sloan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a bezel set oval mixed cut citrine weighing approximately 0.45 carat; transparent and a medium-dark orange color With a cascading wheat motif terminating as a round button...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

A classic antique equestrian motif piece of art, Sloan and Co was so famous for! There are 5 old mine and old European cut diamonds for a total estimated weight of 1/5 carat.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

SLOAN & CO. Retro 14k Enamel Sailboat Pin
SLOAN & CO. Retro 14k Enamel Sailboat Pin

SLOAN & CO. Retro 14k Enamel Sailboat Pin

By Sloan & Company

Located in Narberth, PA

The back of the pin features a simple pin clasp, which is stamped with the Sloan & Co. "trident" hallmark and a "14" purity mark.

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Tea Kettle Charm
Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Tea Kettle Charm

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Tea Kettle Charm

By Sloan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Whimsical charm designed as a tea kettle With a curved spout and detailed bar style handle Completed by jump ring bale With maker's mark for Sloan & Co. and stamped 14 for 14 kara...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe Brooch

By Sloan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch designed as a polished gold downturned horseshoe Set throughout out by round pearls, cream in body color with silver overtones and very good luster Graduating in size from 1...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Gold Locket, circa 1915
Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Gold Locket, circa 1915

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Gold Locket, circa 1915

By Sloan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an oval locket featuring a radiating zig-zagged geometric motif glossed in steel blue enamel with white enamel surround Enamel exhibits no loss; consistent with age, wea...

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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sloan & Co. Sapphire Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Harlequin Stickpin
Sloan & Co. Sapphire Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Harlequin Stickpin

Sloan & Co. Sapphire Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Harlequin Stickpin

By Sloan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a navette shaped head comprised of invisibly set calibré cut sapphire in a harlequin motif Sapphire is transparent and brightly royal blue and olive green in color while...

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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k ...

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Articulated Skeleton Charm
Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Articulated Skeleton Charm

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Articulated Skeleton Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charm is designed as a grimacing skeleton With articulated legs and arms that dangle whimsically With maker's mark for Sloan & Co. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1915 Meas...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Sloan & Co. Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Sloan & Co. Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Sloan & Co. Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hollow form with delicate textured gold all the way around With maker’s mark for Sloan & Co. Stamped 14K and inscribed inside with “Milo-Elizabeth 1916” Inner Circumference: 7 1/4 ...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Bangles

Materials

14k Gold

Sloan & Co. Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14 Karat Gold Horse Riding Crop
Sloan & Co. Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14 Karat Gold Horse Riding Crop

Sloan & Co. Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Platinum 14 Karat Gold Horse Riding Crop

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a horse riding crop with tiny single cut diamonds bead set in platinum Accented by three calibré cut sapphires in handle of crop Completed by yellow gold pin-stem and l...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Enamel and Pearl Sailfish Brooch of 14k Gold
Antique Enamel and Pearl Sailfish Brooch of 14k Gold

Antique Enamel and Pearl Sailfish Brooch of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Antique Sloan & Co. Twin Sailfish Brooch in 14k Gold with Pearls, Rubies & Enamel, circa 1915–1920 Evoking the elegance and power of one of the ocean’s most iconic creatures...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel

Signed Sloan & Co. Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Moonstone Link Bracelet
Signed Sloan & Co. Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Moonstone Link Bracelet

Signed Sloan & Co. Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Moonstone Link Bracelet

By Sloan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine signed Sloan & Co. Edwardian 14k gold and moonstone link bracelet.

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Gold

Sloan & Co. Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Horse Pins
Sloan & Co. Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Horse Pins

Sloan & Co. Antique Victorian Seed Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Horse Pins

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Both polished buckle frame centering prancing horse figure, bead set with natural freshwater seed pearls Accompanied by green enamel strap Completed by pin stem with locking closur...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Heart Locket 14 Karat Gold Antique Locket
Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Heart Locket 14 Karat Gold Antique Locket

Sloan & Co. Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Heart Locket 14 Karat Gold Antique Locket

Located in Manchester, NH

The opposite side of the heart is marked with the Sloan & Co. trident logo as well as 14k to indicate the metal's gold purity.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Jadeite Pagoda Brooch by Sloan & Co

Art Deco Jadeite Pagoda Brooch by Sloan & Co

By Sloan & Company

Located in New York, NY

Hallmarked on the clasp with the mark of Sloan & Co., New York and Newark jewelers in the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Large Victorian Amethyst Gold Cross
Large Victorian Amethyst Gold Cross

Large Victorian Amethyst Gold Cross

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Measurements: 67 mm Hight x 35 mm Width Weight: 8.8 grams Marked: 14K and the Sloan & Co. makers mark

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Antique Late 19th Century American More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

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Sloan And Co For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact sloan and co you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 14k gold, gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect sloan and co among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing sloan and co — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sloan & Company each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A sloan and co can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cushion cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a sloan and co, 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 Sloan And Co?

On average, a sloan and co at 1stDibs sells for $1,500, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $7,985 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.