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Vintage Shell Cameo Ring in 9K Gold. Split Shoulders. Maker's Mark.
Vintage Shell Cameo Ring in 9K Gold. Split Shoulders. Maker's Mark.

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage Gemstone and Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite Set
Vintage Gemstone and Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite Set

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry

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

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Raymond C Yard Art Deco Double Clip Diamond Brooch
Raymond C Yard Art Deco Double Clip Diamond Brooch

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Retro Topaz Citrine Ruby Diamond Enamel Butterfly Brooch Gold Portuguese 1940s
Retro Topaz Citrine Ruby Diamond Enamel Butterfly Brooch Gold Portuguese 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

E. Wolfe & Co. Art Deco Dog Cat Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond
E. Wolfe & Co. Art Deco Dog Cat Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

ArtNouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave BlueZircon Snake Antique Silver Brooch
ArtNouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave BlueZircon Snake Antique Silver Brooch

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

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold 1820s Indian Miniature Painting Cannetille Brooch
18 Karat Gold 1820s Indian Miniature Painting Cannetille Brooch

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

Category

Antique 1820s British Romantic Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

MidCentury HammeredSterlingSilverWire SquiggleSpiral Brooch, Circa 1940s
MidCentury HammeredSterlingSilverWire SquiggleSpiral Brooch, Circa 1940s

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapis Jade and Diamond Alpine Gentiana Brooch
Lapis Jade and Diamond Alpine Gentiana Brooch

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Calvin Begay Turquoise and Gold Ring
Calvin Begay Turquoise and Gold Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

22k Diamond Ring
22k Diamond Ring

22k Diamond Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

: .05 carat G color, VS clarity diamond HALLMARKS: 22k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 27659

Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hi-Karat Diamond Ring
Hi-Karat Diamond Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Emerald Ring
Modernist Emerald Ring

Modernist Emerald Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

grams STONES: .15 carat emerald HALLMARKS: 18KP and A & G maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 27703

Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Sixties Tourmaline Ring
Sixties Tourmaline Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Emerald Diamond Chandelier Cocktail Earrings Platinum Portugal 1960s
Mid-Century Emerald Diamond Chandelier Cocktail Earrings Platinum Portugal 1960s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Portuguese Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Finnish 1.80 Carat Pink Oval Gemstone Tourmaline Bezel Rose Gold Ring
Vintage Finnish 1.80 Carat Pink Oval Gemstone Tourmaline Bezel Rose Gold Ring

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

Category

20th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Belle Epoque Edwardian Style Emerald Diamond Garland Swag Necklace Silver Gold
Belle Epoque Edwardian Style Emerald Diamond Garland Swag Necklace Silver 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

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Italian Design Sapphire and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Italian Design Sapphire and Diamond Chandelier Earrings

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

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Massive Organo Chic 22k Pearl Ring
Massive Organo Chic 22k Pearl Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 22k Gold

Nineties Italian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Nineties Italian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings

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

Category

1990s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Secessionist Gold Bracelet
Secessionist Gold Bracelet

Secessionist Gold Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

WEIGHT: 43.2 grams STONES: Chrysoprase HALLMARKS: K585 for 14k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER

Category

Vintage 1920s German Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Gold

Tahitian Pearl Studs
Tahitian Pearl Studs

Tahitian Pearl Studs

Located in Litchfield, CT

and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26988 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you

Category

Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Swiss Modern Gold Bangle
Swiss Modern Gold Bangle

Swiss Modern Gold Bangle

Located in Litchfield, CT

maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 23744 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Musical Agate Fob 18k c1920s France
Musical Agate Fob 18k c1920s France

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Gorgeous 9.2mm Akoya Pearl Studs
Gorgeous 9.2mm Akoya Pearl Studs

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Hopi Modernist Ring
Hopi Modernist Ring

Hopi Modernist Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

HALLMARKS: Maker's mark unknown STOCK NUMBER: 26221 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you

Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Fifties 18k Gold Bracelet Swiss
Retro Fifties 18k Gold Bracelet Swiss

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Diamond Chandelier Earrings

Diamond Chandelier Earrings

Located in Litchfield, CT

clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 14k and unknown maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26346 Jewelry acquired from

Category

Early 2000s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Eternity Band
Ruby Eternity Band

Ruby Eternity Band

Located in Litchfield, CT

ruby HALLMARKS: 0.750 for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26788 Jewelry acquired from this

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Eternity Band
Sapphire Eternity Band

Sapphire Eternity Band

Located in Litchfield, CT

sapphires HALLMARKS: 2.84, 750 for 18k, and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26789 Jewelry acquired from

Category

1990s Swiss Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Deco Revival Aquamarine and Onyx Necklace
Deco Revival Aquamarine and Onyx Necklace

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Sixties Swiss Modern Coral Ring
Sixties Swiss Modern Coral Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Portuguese 1940s/1950s
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Portuguese 1940s/1950s

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

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Fifties Gold Bracelet
Fifties Gold Bracelet

Fifties Gold Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

STONES: None HALLMARKS: 585 for 14k, maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26680 Jewelry acquired from

Category

Vintage 1950s Slovak Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Bracelet with Lapis Lazuli in 18K Gold by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co
Bracelet with Lapis Lazuli in 18K Gold by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss Modernist Sixties Rings
Swiss Modernist Sixties Rings

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Medusa's Head Seal Fob / Pendant
Antique French Medusa's Head Seal Fob / Pendant

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A vintage opal and onyx bangle by Asch Grossbardt, 1980s
A vintage opal and onyx bangle by Asch Grossbardt, 1980s

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

Category

Vintage 1980s European Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Bracelet France
Gold Bracelet France

Gold Bracelet France

Located in Litchfield, CT

French eagle heads and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26642 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must

Category

Antique 1890s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Ring
Art Deco Diamond Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sixties Italian Sapphire Bracelet
Sixties Italian Sapphire Bracelet

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate Signet Ring 18k Swiss
Agate Signet Ring 18k Swiss

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gold Bracelet, France
Art Deco Gold Bracelet, France

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Bracelet 18k c1880s
Antique French Bracelet 18k c1880s

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

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Whitehouse Brothers Diamond Engagement Ring
Estate Whitehouse Brothers Diamond Engagement Ring

Estate Whitehouse Brothers Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Denver, CO

-70s. Stamped with the maker's mark for Whitehouse Brothers, jewelry manufacturers founded in

Category

Late 20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gubelin Tourmaline Ring
Gubelin Tourmaline Ring

Gubelin Tourmaline Ring

By Gubelin

Located in Litchfield, CT

18k, Gubelin makers mark, 6 STOCK NUMBER: 26606 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Modernist Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Modernist Emerald and Diamond Bracelet

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gold Bracelet
Art Deco Gold Bracelet

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring with White Opal in 9 Karat Yellow Gold & Silver
Antique Ring with White Opal in 9 Karat Yellow Gold & Silver

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Modernist Diamond Ring
Modernist Diamond Ring

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Maker Marks Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of maker marks jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7470 vintage or 1220 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of maker marks jewelry 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 choice in our collection of maker marks jewelry from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hancocks — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of maker marks jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3040 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of maker marks jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Maker Marks Jewelry?

On average, a piece of maker marks jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $4,038, while they’re typically $33 on the low end and $1,835,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Maker Marks Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    You can identify silver maker's marks in a couple of ways. One option is to simply take a photo of it and perform a reverse image search to see if you can find a match and learn who the maker is. Another way is to review images shared on trusted online platforms. You can also type a description of the marking into a search engine and explore the results, or have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform an identification for you. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    A jewelry maker is often called a jeweler. However, you can also call someone who makes jewelry simply a jewelry maker or jewelry designer. Those who produce jewelry by hand may also be referred to as artisans or jewelry artisans. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    One way to identify jewelry markings is to use trusted online resources. You can enter a description of the markings in a search engine to get results, whether they are serial numbers, a brand’s maker’s marks, or some other inscription that may appear on an accessory’s inner band or clasp. Ultimately, you’ll likely want to work with a certified appraiser who specializes in jewelry to accurately identify your jewelry’s markings. Shop a collection of vintage and designer jewelry from some of the world's top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, some vintage jewelry has markings. Makers may have stamped pieces with hallmarks to represent the types of metals used in them and/or to signify that they came from certain brands. However, not all vintage jewelry is marked. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, fake jewelry can have markings. Jewelry produced out of materials other than precious metals and real gemstones may still have a brand hallmark stamped somewhere on it, as many fashion jewelry makers add their logos to their pieces. Fake jewelry that is a replica of authentic fine jewelry may also bear a maker's mark to make the reproduction more convincing. However, these fraudulent hallmarks often aren't identical to the genuine markings, and noticing this difference can help you spot fakes being passed off as genuine pieces. Explore a large collection of jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Monet jewelry is marked, but the hallmark employed by the brand has changed greatly over the years. During the 1920s and 30s, most pieces said "Monocraft." Later, the company used "Monet," "Monet Jewelers," and "Monet Sterling." Pieces after 1955 feature the brand name and a copyright symbol. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Monet jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Trifari was always diligent in marking its jewelry, and the mark has evolved over the years. There were a few pieces in the early years that went unmarked, but those pieces are extremely rare. Costume jewelry maker Trifari is widely beloved for its fine craftsmanship and complex designs for necklaces, brooches and other accessories. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Trifari jewelry pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Jewelry marked Mexico may be real silver. The Taxco area of Mexico is particularly well known for producing sterling silver jewelry, and pieces from the area often feature a "Taxco" marking. Genuine silver pieces produced anywhere in the country may also bear other hallmarks, such as 925 or sterling. If you'd like help identifying your jewelry's materials, consult a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. Find a range of sterling silver jewelry on 1stDibs.