Stuart Devlin was a mid-century modern Australian metalworker whose sparkling creations showcased the luster of silver. He used techniques like filigree and gilding to make a range of sterling silver serveware and decorative sculptures.
Devlin was born in Geelong, Victoria, in 1931. From 1951 to 1955, he taught gold and silversmithing in the town of Wangaratta. He went on to study at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 1957 and earned a scholarship to the Royal College of Art in London in 1958. Devlin was awarded a two-year Harkness Fellowship by the Commonwealth Fund, which he used to spend time at Columbia University in New York City.
After returning to Melbourne, he won a competition to design Australian coinage in 1964. His initials are still on the 1966 Australian 50-cent coin. A year later, he moved back to London and opened a workshop. There, he began producing limited-edition Christmas boxes and Easter eggs, which continue to be highly prized by collectors. Devlin also took commissions for coins and medals from countries around the world. From 1979 to 1985, he operated a popular showroom on London’s Conduit Street.
Devlin was widely acclaimed and recognized for his work over his long career. In 1982, he was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Goldsmith and Jeweler to Her Majesty the Queen. From 1996 to 1997, he served as the Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. In 2000, he designed a coin series for the Summer Olympics in Sydney.
Devlin retired to Littlehampton, West Sussex, where he died in 2018 at the age of 86. As described in his obituary in The Guardian, Devlin sought to bring “delight, surprise, intrigue and even amusement” to modern style.
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Stuart Devlin 18KT Gold, Coral & Pearl Figural Link Necklace, London 1970s
By Stuart Devlin
Located in Braintree, GB
A Stuart Devlin 18KT gold necklace, the chain built from cast links modelled as elongated human figures, spaced with natural coral beads and pearls. Struck with his SD mark and Londo...
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Figure Eight Link Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage 18k gold figure eight link chain necklace with a distinct and eye-catching design. The links are crafted in a figure eight shape, creating a flowing pattern throughout the ...
18k Gold
$68,760Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.46 in D 0.37 in L 22 in
Aldo Cipullo 1970 Graduated Necklace in 18kt Yellow Gold with Red Coral and Onyx
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Aldo Cipullo. Magnificent and very rare vintage necklace, created In New York city by the iconic master jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, back in the 1970. This necklace comprises of round onyxes carvings connected by rectangular links and red coral elements crafted with graduated patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Mount with natural gemstones and fitted with a hinged slashed push lock for security. The gold and the squared coral elements designed in an intricate way that is the signature style of Cipullo. This necklace is one of the greatest examples of vintage jewelry workmanship and the genius of Aldo Cipullo jewelry designs. Red Coral: Mounted in calibrated bezels, with 17 squared pyramids cabochons cuts graduated from 9 mm by 9 mm to 12 mm by 12 mm, carved from natural Sardinian vivid red corals. Black Onyx: Mount with 17 calibrated round open discs graduated from 20 mm to 37 mm, carved from natural black onyxes. Birthstone: Coral for the month of October. Weight: 176.95 Grams, (113.43 Dwt). Size: The total lenght is 22 Inches (55.8 Cm). Measurements: The widest part is 37 mm by mm (1.46 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark monogram AC, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "©A. CIPULLO .750". Cipullo para siempre - Gioiellis Aldo Cipullo (1942-1984), was an Italian born jeweler. He born and was raise in a family of designers with jewelry traditions, his father was the owner of a jewelry factory and his brother Renato Cipullo made jewelry designs for Christian Dior. Aldo, was the creator of the popular and iconic Cartier bracelets, love and the nail, still until today considered ones of the best designs of the 20th century. He work as a designer in New York, for David Webb (1960-1969) and Cartier (1969-1975). In 1975 he found his own company as a freelance designer. Literature: Renato Cipullo and Vivienne Becker, Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern, Assouline 2021, Pp-104 for a similar examples). Note: The corals displayed...
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18kt Gold Trinity Round Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Cartier Trinity necklace is a classic and iconic piece of jewelry designed by the renowned French luxury jewelry brand Cartier. The Trinity collection was first introduced in 1924 and is distinguished by its three interlocking bands, each made from a different color of gold: yellow gold representing fidelity, rose gold representing love, and white gold representing friendship. Tappers on the neck for a flattering perfect fit ♦ Designer: Cartier ♦ Circa: 1980s ♦Original cartier Catalog...
Gold
Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Bar-Link Chain Necklace, circa 1940s–1960s
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Some chains are simply chains. And then there are chains like this, intricate, beautifully considered, and quietly luxurious in a way only vintage craftsmanship can capture. This fi...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "18kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds" is a luxurious and exquisite piece of jewelry that combines the warmth and richness o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
43.17 Emerald & Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace In 18KT Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Experience the pinnacle of high jewelry with this breathtaking 18KT gold necklace, weighing a significant 23.684g. The focal point is a magnificent 43.71ct emerald, radiating a rich,...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
1970s Vintage Italian 18kt Gold Multi-Strand Pearl & Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with 11 strands of cultured pearls in 18 karat yellow gold and diamonds for a total of 0.5 karats / Made in Italy 1970s
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Multi Color Ball Necklace
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Long chain Necklace with Amethyst, Rose Cuartz and Crystal Balls surrounded by gold encasement 38"
Amethyst, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
L 27 in
JACQUES KREISLER & CO. 1920 Deco Platinum Necklace 18Kt White Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace designed by Jacques Kreisler & Co. This is a beautiful double-chain necklace, created in New York circa 1925 by the Kreisler Company, during the height of t...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18Kt Gold Large Oval Link Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
This stylish gold necklace is both lightweight and trendy. ♦ Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold ♦ Circa: 1980s ♦ Length: 18.5 inches ♦ Width: 9/16th of an inch ♦ Weight: 83.7grams ♦ Packagi...
Gold
Vintage Italian Chunky 18kt Yellow Gold Link Necklace, circa 1950s–1960s
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A remarkable vintage treasure, this substantial 18kt yellow gold chain embodies the bold, sculptural Italian gold-smithing of the 1950s-1960s, an era defined by volume, fluidity, and...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18kt Gold Plated PERSIST necklace
By Lauren Harper
Located in Winnetka, IL
Make the most of every day with this 18kt Gold plated PERSIST necklace. This necklace is both sparkly and inspiring, and will give you just the reminder you need to keep going, no ...