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Wiese Gold

Antique Wiese Gold Pearl Necklace
Antique Wiese Gold Pearl Necklace

Antique Wiese Gold Pearl Necklace

$28,000

W 1.75 in L 2 in

Antique Wiese Gold Pearl Necklace

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in New York, NY

Wiese antique necklace featuring an intricate pendant consisting of a human face wearing a winged

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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

An 18K Gold Neo Gothic Wièse Ring
An 18K Gold Neo Gothic Wièse Ring

An 18K Gold Neo Gothic Wièse Ring

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18k gold ring in neo-gothic style representing a lady in an alcove, circa 1870, France. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925
Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925

Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

A pair of Wiese, intaglio cufflinks, set with cornelian intaglios, mounted in 18ct gold. The

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Vintage 1920s French Greek Revival Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Wiese dragon tie pin in 18k, gothic revival, renaissance revival, Louis Wiese
Wiese dragon tie pin in 18k, gothic revival, renaissance revival, Louis Wiese

Wiese dragon tie pin in 18k, gothic revival, renaissance revival, Louis Wiese

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in PARIS, FR

Wiese dragon tie pin in 18 karat yellow gold. Beautiful tie pin in the medieval neo-Gothic style

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Wiese French Art Nouveau Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace
Wiese French Art Nouveau Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace

Wiese French Art Nouveau Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in New York, NY

Antique Art Nouveau necklace by Wiese, French made, the necklace is crafted in 18k gold, with 10.5

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Gothic Revival Gold Bracelet by Wiese, circa 1885
Gothic Revival Gold Bracelet by Wiese, circa 1885

Gothic Revival Gold Bracelet by Wiese, circa 1885

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

Gothic revival gold bracelet by Wiese. A yellow gold articulated openwork bracelet, flowing with

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Antique 1880s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Louis Wièse Art Nouveau Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Cornflower Motif Cocktail Ring
Louis Wièse Art Nouveau Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Cornflower Motif Cocktail Ring

Louis Wièse Art Nouveau Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Cornflower Motif Cocktail Ring

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

cornflower blue marquise cut lapis lazuli set with eight diamonds.The sculpted gold & diamond set shoulders

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Ring by Wièse, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Ring by Wièse, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Ring by Wièse, circa 1900

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

to a solid shank. Tested 18 carat yellow gold, signed Wièse, French, circa 1900, accompanied by Gem

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Wiese Spirit French Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
Wiese Spirit French Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch

Wiese Spirit French Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This elegant antique brooch is composed of

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch
Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely antique jewel, this brooch

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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WIESE. Pair of Hatpins
WIESE. Pair of Hatpins

WIESE. Pair of Hatpins

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

, signed Wiese, together with the original fitted case.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

WIESE. A Pair of Bracelets.
WIESE. A Pair of Bracelets.

WIESE. A Pair of Bracelets.

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

in silver approximately 18cm long, the other in gold approximately 18.5cm long (difference in length

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Cufflinks 18 Karat Gold Concave with Theological Scenes, Jules Wiese Paris, 1870
Cufflinks 18 Karat Gold Concave with Theological Scenes, Jules Wiese Paris, 1870

Cufflinks 18 Karat Gold Concave with Theological Scenes, Jules Wiese Paris, 1870

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

A finely made pair of 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks of concave form with Theological revival

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Antique 1860s French Etruscan Revival Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Cufflinks by Wiese in 18 Karat Gold with Floral Scrolls, French, circa 1875
Cufflinks by Wiese in 18 Karat Gold with Floral Scrolls, French, circa 1875

Cufflinks by Wiese in 18 Karat Gold with Floral Scrolls, French, circa 1875

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

A pair of heavy double sided 18 karat gold antique cufflinks of openwork design. Decorated with a

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Antique 1770s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jule Wiese Antique Egyptian Revival Gold Scarab Brooch
Jule Wiese Antique Egyptian Revival Gold Scarab Brooch

Jule Wiese Antique Egyptian Revival Gold Scarab Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An antique scarab brooch in the Egyptian Revival style by Jules Wiese. The high karat gold brooch

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Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

Jules Wiese Pearl Enamel Emerald Gold Egypt Pendant
Jules Wiese Pearl Enamel Emerald Gold Egypt Pendant

Jules Wiese Pearl Enamel Emerald Gold Egypt Pendant

Located in Brussels, BE

JULES WIESE (1818-1890) Pendant « Egypt » Yellow gold, enamel, emeralds, pearls Paris

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Antique 1870s German Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Wiese Gold Dragon Cufflinks

Wiese Gold Dragon Cufflinks

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

18ct gold cufflinks by Jules Wiese, designed as dragons, signed Wiese and with JW makers marks

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

WIESE Gold Cherub Design Brooch

WIESE Gold Cherub Design Brooch

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

and rare Renaissance revival brooch in cast and engraved 18ct yellow gold designed as a haloed cherub

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Louis Wiese Gold Neo Gothic Brooch
Louis Wiese Gold Neo Gothic Brooch

Louis Wiese Gold Neo Gothic Brooch

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold brooch with intertwined quatre foil motive, with foliage, fully signed Wièse and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Wiese French Gold Cufflinks

Wiese French Gold Cufflinks

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

A pair of Wiese, French, Art Nouveau, gold cufflinks, with a floral central and foliate surround

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Hair Wiese Barette
Art Nouveau Gold Hair Wiese Barette

Art Nouveau Gold Hair Wiese Barette

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, England

A stylish Art Nouveau hair barrette in yellow gold, signed Wiese Paris, designed with a scalloped

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wiese Neo Medieval Brooch
Wiese Neo Medieval Brooch

Wiese Neo Medieval Brooch

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W 0.6 in L 2.09 in

Wiese Neo Medieval Brooch

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold brooch in medieval style set with a cabochon cut star sapphire and two natural

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Wièse Gothic Revival Dragon Brooch
Wièse Gothic Revival Dragon Brooch

Wièse Gothic Revival Dragon Brooch

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

Fabulous jewel of a fabulous beast. This gold Dragon or Wyvern was sculpted for the famous French

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Gothic Revival Diamond Solitaire Carved Ring, Attributed to Wièse, circa 1890
Gothic Revival Diamond Solitaire Carved Ring, Attributed to Wièse, circa 1890

Gothic Revival Diamond Solitaire Carved Ring, Attributed to Wièse, circa 1890

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

solid D-shape shank. Marked 18 carat yellow gold, numbered '438', attributed to Wièse, French control

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Antique 1890s Gothic Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Wièse Watch Key Pendant
Wièse Watch Key Pendant

Wièse Watch Key Pendant

Located in London, GB

crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the form of a watch key; a tool used as a mechanical winder on

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Wiese  Gold Necklace
French Art Nouveau Wiese  Gold Necklace

French Art Nouveau Wiese Gold Necklace

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in Paris, FR

Necklace formed of oval chiseled flower motives in 18 k yellow gold. Stamped WIESE.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

WIESE. A Stick Pin
WIESE. A Stick Pin

WIESE. A Stick Pin

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

marks for Wiese, French assay marks, signed Wiese.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

WIESE. A Pair of Cufflinks
WIESE. A Pair of Cufflinks

WIESE. A Pair of Cufflinks

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

Each circular terminal designed as an openwork foliate swirl, signed WIESE.

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French Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

WIESE. A 19th century yellow gold scarf clip.
WIESE. A 19th century yellow gold scarf clip.

WIESE. A 19th century yellow gold scarf clip.

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

With pierced decoration in the form of a gargoyle, makers mark, signed Wiese.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

WIESE. A Gem-Set Circular Brooch/Pendant
WIESE. A Gem-Set Circular Brooch/Pendant

WIESE. A Gem-Set Circular Brooch/Pendant

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

Of ancient design, the purposefully misshapen high carat gold plaque decorated with filigree work

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French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 22k Gold

Wiese [Jules] of Paris Gold Openwork Holly Leaf Cufflinks, 18ct  1855-80 made
Wiese [Jules] of Paris Gold Openwork Holly Leaf Cufflinks, 18ct  1855-80 made

Wiese [Jules] of Paris Gold Openwork Holly Leaf Cufflinks, 18ct 1855-80 made

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

A fine quality pair of 18ct yellow gold cufflinks of openwork pierced form of holly leaves and

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20th Century French Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

JULES WIESE. A Silver Gothic Revival Cuff.
JULES WIESE. A Silver Gothic Revival Cuff.

JULES WIESE. A Silver Gothic Revival Cuff.

Located in London, GB

depicting a stylised foliate swirl, circa 1870, signed Wiese, French assay marks for silver, maker's mark

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Late 19th-Century Brooch with Greek Coin, by Louis Wièse
Late 19th-Century Brooch with Greek Coin, by Louis Wièse

Late 19th-Century Brooch with Greek Coin, by Louis Wièse

Located in Chicago, IL

Louis Wièse Brooch with Greek Coin (c. 275–250 BC) France (Paris), c. 1870–1890 Gold, silver

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Antique Late 19th Century French Revival Brooches

Materials

Silver, Gold

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Located in Munich, Bavaria

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Wiese Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of wiese gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of wiese gold 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. Creating a choice in our collection of wiese gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Jules & Louis Wiese are consistently popular. Take a look at an object in our assortment of wiese gold featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of wiese gold, 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 Wiese Gold?

Prices for a piece of wiese gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,324 and can go as high as $37,602, while this accessory, on average, fetches $18,714.

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.