Antique 14k Yellow Gold "Orpheus Playing for Three Graces" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable antique brooch depicts the mythical poet Orpheus serenading the Three Graces, beautifully carved in high-relief shell and set in a polished 14K yellow gold frame.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Large 9ct Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Hallmark Circa 1920s An impressive oval shell cameo brooch depicting the Three Graces, the classical figures of charm, beauty, and creativity. The c...
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Magnificent hand-carved shell antique cameo brooch pendant featuring a the artist's depiction of the Three Graces framed in an elaborate 9 karat yellow gold frame. Victorian period...
9k Gold, Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 1920s Three Graces Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 1920s 9ct rose gold cameo brooch, featuring the elegant depiction of the Three Graces intricately c...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
$40,000Sale Price|57% Off
Rare Museum Quality Estate Authentic Dore Bronze Three Graces Malachite Table
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Spectacular and Outstanding RARE MUSEUM QUALITY AUTHENTIC EUROPEAN DORE BRONZE & MALACHITE TABLE. The Round Malachite Top with banded edge s...
Malachite, Gold, Bronze
Sold
H 2.56 in W 2 in
Three Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting The Three Graces; Beautifully Hand Carved in High Relief Estate piece; Meticulously artisan engraved with exquisite detail, t...
Carnelian, 10k Gold
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W 2 in L 2.56 in
Three Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant and Stylish Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting The Three Graces; Beautifully Hand Carved in High Relief Estate piece; Meticulously artisan engraved with exquisite detail,...
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Graces Shell Cameo Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 9-karat rose gold shell cameo earrings featuring The Three Graces design. The earrings measure just over two inches long, and one inch wide, and are complete with tradit...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.71 in W 2.32 in L 2.68 in
Antique Shell and 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian shell and 21 karat yellow gold three graces cameo brooch; part of our cameo jewelry collection.
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.71 in W 2.32 in L 2.68 in
Antique Shell and 21k Yellow Gold Three Graces Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian shell and 21 karat yellow gold three graces cameo brooch; part of our cameo jewelry collection.
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct gold , Three Graces cameo ring
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful and Rare Antique Victorian 9ct gold cameo ring featuring a finely carved shell depicting the Three Graces, a classic motif symbolizing charm, beauty, and creativity. ...
Gold, 9k Gold
The Three Graces Carved Cameo Set in 14 Karat
Located in Berkeley, CA
This elegant cameo brooch from the Late Victorian era is an excellent example of shell carving depicting the three Graces. The 14k gold setting is a wonderful filigree design that ad...
14k Gold
The Three Graces Carved Cameo in Gilt Silver
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian carved cameo shell of the three graces set in a gold-plated silver mount brooch/pendant. Finely carved and designed, the cameo measures 2 inches long x 1.5 inches wide and ...
Silver
Victorian Style Shell Cameo Yellow Plated Frame Brooch, 3.5cm x 2.5cm
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This vintage Victorian-style shell cameo brooch features an intricately carved female portrait in profile, showcasing detailed curls, a draped neckline, and a strand of pearls. The c...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid Victorian shell cameo with a exquisitely carved Neoclassical beauty with ornate headdress and jewelry. The gold frame is set with split pearls and lovely etruscan work. ...
14k Gold
$1,250
W 1.38 in L 1.75 in
Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand Carved oval Cameo is securely set in a Handmade 14K yellow Gold bezel and and filigr...
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique carved shell cameo Greek or Roman women set in sterling silver brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • marked STERLING • carved shell cameo • tested for silver MEASUREMENTS • 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" CONDITION • very good condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A68 ❤️❤️...
Sterling Silver
$544Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.77 in L 1.97 in
Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Honolulu, HI
This exceptional example of late-Victorian ingenuity, dating to circa 1890, features a masterfully hand-carved natural shell cameo set within a highly functional rotating frame. The ...
Other, Gold-filled
Edwardian 15k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch ca. 1900
Located in Nottingham, GB
A charming antique shell cameo brooch dating from circa 1900, featuring a finely carved female profile in cream shell relief against a warm orange shell ground, set within a high-car...
Gold
$440
W 1.57 in Dm 0.39 in L 2.01 in
Victorian Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch in Scalloped Wire Frame C.1890
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite British Victorian era brooch featuring a hand-carved natural shell cameo portrait set within a delicate wirework frame. Originating from the late 19th century, this piec...
Gold Plate
$799Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.39 in W 1.34 in L 1.74 in
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamond, 14K Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Capture the elegance of the Victorian and Art Deco eras with this exquisite Antique Shell Cameo Habillé Brooch/Pendant. Hand-carved from genuine natural shell, likely carnelian, this...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage estate 10K yellow gold brooch showcases a hand-carved oval shell cameo, featuring a classical female figure in crisp white relief against a blush-pink shell ground for s...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Victorian Cameo 14k yellow gold pendant
Located in New York, NY
This large Victorian Cameo is set with a 14k backing and loop. The cameo is scrupled from natural Abalone into a beautiful youthful woman of extreme beauty.
The cameo me...
14k Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A finely carved shell cameo brooch set in a decorative 14 karat gold frame, dating to the early 20th century. The cameo depicts the elegant profile of a woman facing right, carved in...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Circa 1920s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking antique carved shell cameo brooch pendant is beautifully crafted in 14 karat gold and showcases an intricately detailed portrait framed within an elegant octagonal beze...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian 12k Carved Shell Cameo Heart Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian 12k Carved Shell Cameo Heart Brooch is a romantic and elegant piece, beautifully crafted in the late 19th century. The hand-carved shell cameo features the cla...
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Muse of Drama Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the Muse of Drama, distinguished by her expressive presence and classical attribu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cameo brooch, Nyx goddess, 9k rose gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but admire this attractive antique Edwardian era 9ct gold cameo brooch. A nicely carved bullmouth shell cameo depicting Nyx the Greek goddess and personification of n...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch of a Young Woman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian shell cameo of a young women set in an 18K gold cannettile bezel. The classical motif of the cameo suggests it was acquired by a traveler on the Grand Tour of Europe while ...
18k Gold
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald and Diamond Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precisio...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heidi Daus "On a Lark" Bird's Nest Crystal Pin, Brass Tone, Turquoise Cabochons
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
You never have an empty nest, even when you're on your own. Celebrate life, love and family with this beautiful sparkling crystal bird's nest pin from Heidi Daus. Colorful crystals ...
Crystal
$512Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the Valley Botanical Signet Ring in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Botanical Engraved Ring – Lily of the Valley Motif, Silver, Gold. Nature inspired Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Lily Whisper Ring. ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Victorian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely piece can be either a pendant or a brooch. It has the 9ct gold stamp on the back of it and is set with sweet seed pearls. Height including loop: 3.2cm Starburst Diamete...
Pearl, Gold
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Emerald Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Step into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct gold ring. At its heart lies a stunning square...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This rare Victorian era brooch (circa 1860) presents an exquisitely detailed hand motif, sculpted in 14k gold and adorned with a delicate black enamel lace cuff. Rich red glass accen...
14k Gold, Enamel
$3,962
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique North Star brooch, sterling silver and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique paste star brooch. A beautiful piece crafted in sterling silver with an aged patina, it depicts the North Star, loved by the Victorians for it's symbolism of hope...
Sterling Silver
Belle Epoque Amethyst Festoon Necklace Sterling Silver Antique Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A RARE MUSEUM QUALITY ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL AND ROUND SHAPE AMETHYST GEMS SET IN A GORGEOUS SCROLL AND BEADED NEC...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
$3,500
W 1.5 in L 2.19 in
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Honeymoon Brooch 10k Gold Crescent Moon Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Nashville, TN
A rare piece to behold. This beautiful Victorian 10k gold brooch, in a crescent moon shape, decorated with inlaid seed pearls in a gradient of sizes, is the perfect finishing touch t...
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1875 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian brooch features a captivating shell portrait depicting a serene scene with a tree, two doves,...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian/Art Nouveau Sash Pin Brooch
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A stunning and intricate brooch featuring a central faceted amethyst glass cabochon, surrounded by a detailed snake, filigree butterfly, and two applied birds with ruby glass eyes. C...
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.
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Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.