Large Sterling Silver 'Maker's Mark' JFR Abalone-Center Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
. This sterling silver brooch has the 'maker's mark': JFR. Size measures 2 1/4 inches by 2 inches. Made
Large Sterling Silver 'Maker's Mark' JFR Abalone-Center Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
. This sterling silver brooch has the 'maker's mark': JFR. Size measures 2 1/4 inches by 2 inches. Made
Vintage Shell Cameo Ring in 9K Gold. Split Shoulders. Maker's Mark.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
detailed split shoulders Inside of the shank is bearing maker’s mark & 9ct stamp Ring's size: O (re
9k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond, Necklace & Earrings, French, Maker's Mark
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
"Van Cleef and Arpels Necklace and Earrings set with Ruby and Diamonds. French, Maker's Mark for
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Webster 1930's Sterling Silver with Maker's Mark Miniature Tong
Located in New York, NY
Webster 1930's of Mass., US, sterling silver miniature tong, with their iconic maker's mark
Vintage Gemstone and Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bear the maker's mark (MAYOR'S). This 70s style jewellery set is supplied with an independent diamond
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
centimeters) in diameter. Weight 16.7 grams. The Retro ring is stamped with Horovitz Alexandrie maker's marks
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Diamond Rectangular Cufflinks White Gold Portuguese 1950s–1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
; Lisbon hallmark "rooster head facing right" (used 1938-1984) for jewelry; indistinct maker's mark for a
Diamond, White Gold
Raymond C Yard Art Deco Double Clip Diamond Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Litchfield, CT
color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: YARD maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 27308 Jewelry acquired from
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Retro Topaz Citrine Ruby Diamond Enamel Butterfly Brooch Gold Portuguese 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
gem-set jewelry; maker’s mark “A” for a Portuguese jeweler Dimensions: 5.0 x 3.2 cm Weight: 15.1g
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
E. Wolfe & Co. Art Deco Dog Cat Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond
Located in New York, NY
. Jewelry Maker's Mark Established 1850 Known for bird & animal brooches. Known for tiaras and crowns
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
ArtNouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave BlueZircon Snake Antique Silver Brooch
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Chicago, IL
maker's mark for private jewelry commissions of a star and crescent moon in a circle. We suspect that he
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Old Brilliant Cut Diamond Flower Floral Brooch White Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
1938-1984) for jewelry; indistinct maker's mark for a Portuguese jeweler of the same period
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold 1820s Indian Miniature Painting Cannetille Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
colours. The piece is in 18k yellow gold and has makers marks. Cannetille jewellery features fine
18k Gold
MidCentury HammeredSterlingSilverWire SquiggleSpiral Brooch, Circa 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
, they usually crafted much larger brooches that could include a maker's mark. Only limited-edition
Sterling Silver
Lapis Jade and Diamond Alpine Gentiana Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 21961 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you
Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Calvin Begay Turquoise and Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
sized. WEIGHT: 11.8 grams STONES: Turquoise HALLMARKS: 14k, and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,250
22k Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
: .05 carat G color, VS clarity diamond HALLMARKS: 22k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 27659
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,800
Hi-Karat Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
. WEIGHT: 7.8 grams STONES: .32 carat diamond, G color, VS clarity HALLMARKS: 22k and maker's mark
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,350
Modernist Emerald Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
grams STONES: .15 carat emerald HALLMARKS: 18KP and A & G maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 27703
Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,500
Sixties Tourmaline Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
. WEIGHT: 5.9 grams STONES: 2.80 carat green tourmaline HALLMARKS: 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Emerald Diamond Chandelier Cocktail Earrings Platinum Portugal 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
” (used 1938-1984) for gem-set jewelry; maker’s mark “A” for Augusto Sequeira Calisto (reg. 1961
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage Finnish 1.80 Carat Pink Oval Gemstone Tourmaline Bezel Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
origin and date: “AGA” maker’s mark for Kultamylly, a Finnish jewelry manufacturer Crown-in-heart symbol
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Belle Epoque Edwardian Style Emerald Diamond Garland Swag Necklace Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
jewelry; and maker’s mark for Alexandre Pinto da Silva (reg. 1919) • Dimensions: 42.5cm length • Weight
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Italian Design Sapphire and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
sapphire HALLMARKS: 18k and PS maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 27394 Jewelry acquired from this dealer
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Massive Organo Chic 22k Pearl Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
's mark STOCK NUMBER: 27220 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be
Pearl, 22k Gold
Nineties Italian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
diamonds and 15.0 carats total weight of ruby and sapphire HALLMARKS: 18k and maker's mark PS STOCK
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Secessionist Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 43.2 grams STONES: Chrysoprase HALLMARKS: K585 for 14k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER
Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,250
Tahitian Pearl Studs
Located in Litchfield, CT
and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26988 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you
Black Pearl, 14k Gold
$19,200
Swiss Modern Gold Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 23744 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Musical Agate Fob 18k c1920s France
Located in Litchfield, CT
: 24.5 grams STONES: Agate HALLMARKS: French import mark and rubbed maker's mark STOCK NUMBER
Agate, 18k Gold
Gorgeous 9.2mm Akoya Pearl Studs
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 3.1 grams total STONES: 9.2mm natural cultured pearls HALLMARKS: 14k and maker's mark STOCK
Pearl, 14k Gold
$2,100
Hopi Modernist Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
HALLMARKS: Maker's mark unknown STOCK NUMBER: 26221 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s–70s Semi-Precious Stone Necklace Silver Wire Cage Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. No maker’s mark, typical of artisan-crafted jewelry of the period. This vintage semi-precious stone
Retro Fifties 18k Gold Bracelet Swiss
Located in Litchfield, CT
for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26767 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 14k and unknown maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26346 Jewelry acquired from
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800
Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
ruby HALLMARKS: 0.750 for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26788 Jewelry acquired from this
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,600
Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Litchfield, CT
sapphires HALLMARKS: 2.84, 750 for 18k, and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26789 Jewelry acquired from
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Deco Revival Aquamarine and Onyx Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
own mark on the jewelry world” SIZE: approximately 20 inch long WEIGHT: 255.4 grams
Onyx, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sixties Swiss Modern Coral Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26604 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be
Coral, 14k Gold
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Portuguese 1940s/1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
-set jewelry; maker’s mark “C” for Portuguese goldsmith Carlos Joaquim Xavier (reg. 1949) • Finger size
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$8,400
Fifties Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: None HALLMARKS: 585 for 14k, maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26680 Jewelry acquired from
Gold, 14k Gold
Bracelet with Lapis Lazuli in 18K Gold by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lucerne, CH
collection. Makers mark: Tiffany & Co © Assay mark: 750 18 Karat yellow gold 41 Lapis lazuli Diameter: ca
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss Modernist Sixties Rings
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: 12.0-carat tourmaline and 9.50-carat moonstone HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and maker's marks
Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Medusa's Head Seal Fob / Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
: Tiger eye and agate HALLMARKS: French eagle head for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26658
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A vintage opal and onyx bangle by Asch Grossbardt, 1980s
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
collection. - Maker's mark for Asch Grossbardt - stamped 18K - Inner circumference approximately 17.0cm
18k Gold
$5,250
Gold Bracelet France
Located in Litchfield, CT
French eagle heads and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26642 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,600
Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
for a .35 carat total weight HALLMARKS: 585 for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26698
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sixties Italian Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
registration mark, and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26713 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Agate Signet Ring 18k Swiss
Located in Litchfield, CT
intaglio HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and maker's mark R STOCK NUMBER: 24896 Jewelry acquired from this
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Gold Bracelet, France
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 96.3 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: French eagle's head for 18k and maker's mark STOCK
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Bracelet 18k c1880s
Located in Litchfield, CT
: None HALLMARKS: French Assay Mark, Eagle Head for 18k, and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 23788
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Whitehouse Brothers Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Denver, CO
-70s. Stamped with the maker's mark for Whitehouse Brothers, jewelry manufacturers founded in
Diamond, Platinum
$7,800
Gubelin Tourmaline Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
18k, Gubelin makers mark, 6 STOCK NUMBER: 26606 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Modernist Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26640 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$26,000
Art Deco Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and RST in a cartouche maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 23022 Jewelry acquired from
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring with White Opal in 9 Karat Yellow Gold & Silver
Located in Lucerne, CH
makes an exceptional, one-of-a-kind addition to any fine jewelry collection. Makers Mark: PI5525,9Ct2
Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$5,500
Modernist Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: 1.0-carat total weight H color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and maker's mark
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
A maker’s mark is a markstamped, impressed or painted on an antique and helps identify it as authentic. Maker’s marks on antiques are similar to trademarks on newer pieces.