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Waltham 18k

Waltham 18K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Diamond Pendant Necklace WA31-031325
Waltham 18K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Diamond Pendant Necklace WA31-031325

Waltham 18K Yellow Gold 0.75ct Diamond Pendant Necklace WA31-031325

By Waltham

Located in Southampton, PA

This Waltham necklace is incredibly chic. Suspended from an 18 chain, the dramatic pendant is elevated by sparkling Diamonds totaling 0.75 carats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Waltham

Located in Dallas, TX

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15 Jewels. heavy 18K gold original P.B.

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20th Century American Wrist Watches

Waltham K18 Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Geometric Ring
Waltham K18 Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Geometric Ring

Waltham K18 Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Geometric Ring

By Waltham

Located in 台東区, JP

A distinctive geometric ring by Waltham, expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with brilliant diamonds and a vivid ruby. Featuring Waltham’s signature kinetic design,...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884
Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Gold Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884

By Waltham

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Waltham Riverside. A Rare Heavy Gold Keyless Lever Chronograph Hunter Pocket Watch C1884. Dial: The white enamel dial with Roman numerals outer minute track, signed A.W.W. Co at twe...

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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926
Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926

Waltham 14kt White Gold Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Silvered Dial 1926

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 34mm...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Bee Brooch
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Bee Brooch

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Bee Brooch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Hong Kong, HK

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 1 Pink Sapphire 0.55 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.21 CT 18K Rose Gold 2.56 GM Sapphire’s a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

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18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880
18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880

Located in London, GB

18ct Gold Hunter Watch " American Watch Company " Waltham Mass USA c.1880 This double hunter watch was made before the name change of the company to "the American Waltham Watch Compa...

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Antique 1880s Central American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

American Watch Co. Waltham 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch M1874
American Watch Co. Waltham 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch M1874

American Watch Co. Waltham 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch M1874

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

American Watch Co. Waltham 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch M1874 - Manual winding; 16 jewels. 18K Yellow Gold solid case ( 52 mm ).

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

Waltham 18K Yellow Gold 0.80ct Diamond Necklace WH30-031326
Waltham 18K Yellow Gold 0.80ct Diamond Necklace WH30-031326

Waltham 18K Yellow Gold 0.80ct Diamond Necklace WH30-031326

By Waltham

Located in Southampton, PA

An understated design makes this Waltham necklace ideal for any occasion. Diamonds with a total weight of 0.80 carats allow this piece to effortlessly catch the light.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Masonic Watch 18K Yellow Gold Pearlized Dial
Waltham Masonic Watch 18K Yellow Gold Pearlized Dial

Waltham Masonic Watch 18K Yellow Gold Pearlized Dial

By Waltham

Located in New York, NY

The 18K gold Waltham buckle completes the ensemble.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Waltham Precious Gemstone Gold Whale Brooch
Waltham Precious Gemstone Gold Whale Brooch

Waltham Precious Gemstone Gold Whale Brooch

By Waltham

Located in Southampton, PA

The playful design of this brooch from Waltham is perfect for the lady who enjoys being bold with her style.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Diamond Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings
Waltham Diamond Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings

Waltham Diamond Yellow Gold Screw Back Earrings

By Waltham

Located in Southampton, PA

Boasting fascinating arrangements of sparkling F-color diamonds of VVS clarity weighing in total 1.10 carats, these charming 18K yellow gold earrings draw you in with their concentri...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Waltham. A Gold Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1915
Waltham. A Gold Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1915

Waltham. A Gold Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch C1915

By Waltham

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Waltham. An 18ct Yellow Gold Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1915 Dial: the excellent white enamel dial signed Waltham with Roman numerals and outer minute track. The subsidiary...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Waltham Diamond Ruby Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Waltham Diamond Ruby Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Waltham Diamond Ruby Opal Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

By Waltham

Located in Southampton, PA

Employing magnificent opal, a marquise cut ruby, and lustrous diamonds weighing in total approximately 1.30 carats, this exceptional 18K yellow gold necklace from Waltham boasts sp...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Floating Sapphire Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Waltham Floating Sapphire Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Necklace

Waltham Floating Sapphire Diamond Gold Heart Pendant Necklace

By Waltham

Located in Southampton, PA

Producing an irresistible romantic allure through the meaningful symbol of a heart in the design of the pendant as well as the glamorous blend of 18K yellow gold and glittering diamo...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Frog on Lily Pad Pendant Brooch
Waltham Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Frog on Lily Pad Pendant Brooch

Waltham Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Frog on Lily Pad Pendant Brooch

By Waltham

Located in Southampton, PA

Boasting two striking emeralds totaling 0.05ct as eyes and placed upon a splendid green enameled lily pad, the adorable shape of a frog produces a slightly offbeat allure in this gor...

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1862 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 19 Jewels. heavy 18K gold original P.B.

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20th Century American Pocket Watches

18 Karat Gold Waltham Railroad Watch
18 Karat Gold Waltham Railroad Watch

18 Karat Gold Waltham Railroad Watch

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Bringing together precision timekeeping with stunning artistry, this pocket watch by the American Waltham Watch Company is a remarkable work of horological craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Artist Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Waltham

Located in Dallas, TX

Waltham Presidential Presentation Model 1872 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 15 Jewels. 18K Yellow gold original HC with "M W K" initials to front shield, gold cuvette...

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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Waltham Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch c1882
Waltham Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch c1882

Waltham Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch c1882

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Dallas, TX

13 jewels, 18k yellow gold hunting case with engine-turned back and monogramed case front, 10 size, 41mm diameter. White enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Ci...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring 12.7g
Waltham 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring 12.7g

Waltham 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring 12.7g

By Waltham

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Waltham 18k Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring 12.7g Size 6 For sale is a Waltham 18k yellow gold, ruby, emerald and Sapphire and diamond ring.

Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Waltham Pocket Watch in 18k
Waltham Pocket Watch in 18k

Waltham Pocket Watch in 18k

By Waltham

Located in Surfside, FL

Waltham pocket watch/pendant broach with high relief hand applied diamond and gold swirls in 18k yellow gold with Lion head broach in 14k yellow gold with diamond eyes and mouth with...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Reconstruction Era Pocket Watches

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire, Green Emerald And Diamond Pendant Necklace
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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold
Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold

Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold

By Chaumet

Located in Dallas, TX

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Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Gold, 18k Gold

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Berlin, DE

Patek Philippe Gold Pocket Watch, Arabic Enamel Dial Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Hands possibly replaced. Diameter measured without the crown. The pocket watch can...

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Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Demi Hunter Pocket Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boston, MA

A Patek Philippe pocket watch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Housed in a rare Demi, or Half Hunters case accented with black enamel. The round watch features a classic dial with Roma...

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18k Gold

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Raymond Yard  Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches

Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in New York, NY

Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...

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Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag - '90s

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This 90s Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag exudes elegance with its rich mahogany brown color and sturdy top handles. The golden hardware adds a touch of luxury, while the clasp and ...

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By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

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By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937
Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937

Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Cartier. A Rare and Highly Important King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch, C1937. Dial: The plain silver dial signed Cartier with black Roman numerals and outer minute track wi...

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Rose Gold Quarter Repeater Chronograph Keyless Lever Full Hunter Pocket Watch

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Located in Mayfair, London, London

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Geneva, CH

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Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Platinum Cultured Pearl Lattice Necklace w/ Original Box
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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace

77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20 carats; the center Diamond weighing 5.77 carats. 18 3/4 inches long

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Antique 1920s Yellow Gold, Diamond & Garnet Teardrop Earrings

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Garnet Drop Earrings 9ct & 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with these exquisite handmade earrings, a stunning testament to the artistry of the 1920s. Craft...

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Waltham 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact waltham 18k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 13 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect waltham 18k among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A waltham 18k from Waltham, Waltham Watch Company and American Waltham Watch Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A waltham 18k can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. When shopping for a waltham 18k, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Waltham 18k?

Prices for a waltham 18k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $970 and can go as high as $24,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,600.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.