Vintage St. Christopher Oval Medal 14k Gold 29.2mm
Located in Orlando, FL
14k Gold St. Christopher Medal Pendant, Late 20th Century Classic St. Christopher medal crafted in
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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
St Christopher Medal
Vintage French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
$1,227
W 0.63 in D 0.06 in L 0.71 in
Vintage French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting St Christopher as he carries the infant
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French St Christopher Double-Sided 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
$3,068
W 0.87 in D 0.09 in L 1.03 in
Vintage French St Christopher Double-Sided 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold double-sided medal pendant depicting St Christopher as
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Becker St Christopher 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Lapis Lazuli Ruby Frame
$11,934
W 1.86 in D 0.34 in L 2.37 in
Cartier Becker St Christopher 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medal Lapis Lazuli Ruby Frame
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
(18K) yellow gold medal depicting Saint Christopher carrying the infant Christ over the river. The
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal depicting St Christopher
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Kimberley Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
$1,977
W 0.67 in D 0.04 in L 0.79 in
Vintage French Kimberley Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold round charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Medal
$1,022
W 0.63 in D 0.03 in L 0.71 in
Vintage French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal depicting St Christopher carrying the
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Tairac Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Religious Travel Medal Pendant
$1,704
W 0.71 in D 0.04 in L 0.83 in
French Tairac Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Religious Travel Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher
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Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Perroud Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Octagonal Medal Pendant
$1,704
W 0.67 in D 0.04 in L 0.79 in
Vintage French Perroud Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Octagonal Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold octagonal charm pendant or medal depicting St
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Grun Square Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
$1,159
W 0.63 in D 0.05 in L 0.71 in
Vintage French Grun Square Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold square charm pendant or medal depicting St Christopher carrying
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cartier Gold St. Christopher Medal
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 14k, by Cartier, New York. This 1940s yellow gold Cartier St. Christopher medal is a
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Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold St. Christopher Medal #19122
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold St. Christopher Medal- This lovely St. Christopher medal is meticulously
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold St. Christopher Medal Charm Pendant #22384
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold St. Christopher Medallion Charm This 14K Yellow Gold St. Christopher Medal is a
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
St. Christopher Medal by Edmond-Henri Becker
By Edmond-Henri Becker
Located in Bethesda, MD
This 18kt gold pendant shows St. Christopher crossing the water with Jesus on his shoulder. The
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Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold St. Christopher Protect Us Medal
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold St. Christopher Protect Us Medal- This lovely St. Christopher
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Augis French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold rectangular charm pendant or medal depicting St
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Perroud Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher as
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold St. Christopher Medal Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold St. Christopher Medal Charm Saint Christopher is the patron saint of all travelers
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Super Rare! 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold St. Christopher Medal Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
medal depicting St. Christopher and infant Jesus in relief. Reverse: featuring a train designed by
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Vintage 1930s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold St. Christopher Watch Fob
Located in Washington Depot, CT
beautifully detailed St. Christopher medal crafted in classic 14K yellow gold. Size: 19 mm (medal) 80 mm
Category
20th Century Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Saint Christopher Pendant, Sterling Silver Religious Medal 925 Sterling Silver
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This St. Christopher Medal Pendant has great detail and looks great on any length of chain. If you
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gold St Christopher Star of David pendant owned and worn by Jerry Lewis
Located in Chicago, IL
, measuring 1 inch in diameter and weighing 6.4 Grams. The figural St. Christopher Medal has a Star of David
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Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. New York St. Christopher Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k, by Tiffany & Co., New York. This 1950s yellow gold Tiffany & Co. St. Christopher
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Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. St. Christopher Pendant in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
is well-detailed, with a St. Christopher medal with high relief. It structured like a coin, which has
Category
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
A large 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher as he
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French St Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher as
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Augis 18K Yellow Gold St Christopher Charm Pendant Medal
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal designed by Augis depicting St
Category
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Augis 18 Karat Yellow Gold St Christopher Charm Pendant Medal
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W 0.75 in D 0.08 in L 1.03 in
French Augis 18 Karat Yellow Gold St Christopher Charm Pendant Medal
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant or medal designed by Augis depicting St
Category
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Tricard St Christopher Tempestate Securitas 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
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W 0.75 in D 0.08 in L 0.91 in
French Tricard St Christopher Tempestate Securitas 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher as
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Saint Christopher 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting St Christopher as
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Movado Yellow Gold St. Christopher's Medal Manual Wind Watch Pendant
By Movado
Located in New York, NY
Well-detailed St. Christopher's Medal, set with a Movado watch. 14K yellow gold. The watch is
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Vintage 1960s Swiss More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Gold Tiffany & Co. St. Christopher's Key
Located in New York, NY
Figural "key." The top part of the key is a gold St. Christopher's medal. Made and signed by
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Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. St. Christopher Gold Key Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
St. Christopher medal key ring. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. 14K yellow gold. The medal is 3
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Vintage 1930s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Cartier St. Christopher Gold Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Cartier New York Large St. Christopher medal. Iconic image of St. Christopher holding a child
Category
Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. St Christopher and Star of David Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A well-detailed 18k gold St Christopher medal with high relief. On the reverse side is a large star
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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Large St. Christopher's Medal
Located in New York, NY
Large 14K yellow gold St. Christopher's medal. 1 1/8" in diameter. Crisp condition. Alice
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Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Gold Cartier St. Christopher Medal
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal St. Christopher medal. Made and signed by CARTIER. Well-detailed with crisp relief
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Vintage 1930s French More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Gold St. Christopher Medal with Car
Located in New York, NY
Italian 18K yellow gold St. Christopher medal. Around the image is engraved: "SAN CRISTOFORO
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Vintage 1950s Italian More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Platinum and Ruby St. Christopher's Medal
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique St. Christopher's medal: On the front is an image of St. Christopher and the
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Antique Early 1900s American More Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Diamond Gold St. Christopher's Medal
Located in New York, NY
Large St. Christopher's medal. 14K gold with starburst border set with faceted rubies and rose-cut
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Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Gold St. Christopher's Medal
Located in New York, NY
Unusual shape "St. Christopher's" medal. 18K yellow gold. Applied border. 1" x 3/4
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Vintage 1910s Italian More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier St. Christopher's Gold Medal
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large St. Christopher's medal. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. 14K yellow gold. 1 1/4" in
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Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Rare St. Christopher Gold Medal
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive configuration for a St. Christopher's medal: an elongated triangle. Solid gauge 18K
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Vintage 1930s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Paul Vincze St. Christopher Gold Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully sculpted St. Christopher medal cufflinks. Made and signed by Paul Vincze. 9 carat gold
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Vintage 1960s English Cufflinks
Gilt Metal St. Christopher's Amulet
Located in New York, NY
St. Christopher's medal in high relief. Slides open to reveal a locket, with original bezel. 1 1
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Vintage 1930s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gilt Metal
Huge Cartier Gold St. Christopher Money Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large octagonal money clip with a St. Christopher medal, 1 1/2" in diameter, in the center. Made
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Vintage 1930s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Large Gold Tiffany & Co. St. Christopher's Medala
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Superb St. Christopher's Medal. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Very crisp, with exceptionally
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Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co Sterling St. Christopher Money Clip
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Christopher medal set within a chic geometric border. Flexible for easy use. 1 2/3" in diameter. A most
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Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Gold St. Christopher's Zodiac Medal
Located in New York, NY
Most beautiful St. Christopher's medal. Made in France, c.1910. Soft glowing patina. On the front
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Vintage 1910s French More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold St. Christopher's Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
lined pattern, with an applied St. Christopher's medal near the clasp. The frame can stand on its own
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Vintage 1930s American Frames
Materials
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. St Christopher and Star of David Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A well-detailed 18k gold St Christopher medal with high relief. On the reverse side is a large star
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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
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St Christopher Medal For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact st christopher medal you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Creating a st christopher medal has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, A. Augis and Movado are consistently popular. While most can agree that any st christopher medal from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Ruby version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a st christopher medal, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
How Much is a St Christopher Medal?
The price for a st christopher medal starts at $900 and tops out at $4,800 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $2,600.
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.
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