22k Gold Jewelry

Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the natural gold nugget is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin. Ou...

Magnificent Portuguese dangle drop earrings. Beautiful and very unusual pair of antique Iberian dangle drop earrings, created in Portugal, during the Victorian era, back in the 185...

Magnificent Portuguese Iberian Brooch. Beautiful and very unusual antique Iberian brooch, created in Portugal during the Victorian era, back in the 18...

This 22k gold coin bracelet features six British sovereigns in 10k gold surrounds connected with double loops and a spring ring clasp. The coins range in date from 1877 through 1900,...

Crafted from 22K yellow gold, the ring features an intricate belt / buckle shape (incredibly detailed throughout), with a band width of 10mm The piece is from late Victorian era,...

Finely detailed antique Victorian gold nugget necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted with a 14 karat yellow gold chain and 22k to 24k natural gold nuggets. The bold and distinct ...

Finely detailed antique Victorian gold nugget necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted with a 14 karat yellow gold chain and 22k to 24k natural gold nuggets. The bold and distinct ...

Circa 1900, 20k. These fabulous antique chandelier earrings are stylish and playful. Fine detail, texture, and flirty movement complete t...

Circa 1883, these 22k gold earrings have an interesting and poetic history. Originally coins, they were hand engraved to become sentimental gifts called “love tokens,” a popular trad...

A gorgeous diamond cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! This exquisite ring is made of vibrant 22kt yellow gold topped in sterling silver. A sparkling 1.35ct old mine cut d...

Design and Tradition: Embracing an Indian style, this necklace follows the Mangal sutra design, a traditional piece of Indian jewelry symbolizing love and marriage. The Mangal sutra,...

Circa 1840, this 22k gold medallion pendant is a treasure. Encrusted with colorful antique gemstones, the pendant contains a stunning array of hand cut diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. The pendant takes its shape from a coin, with a ribbed outside border and a curtain medallion...

An outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal goldsmiths of the court of Bangkok. This is an extremely fine example of the jewellery commissioned and subsequently bestowed by the Kings of Siam, principally to be worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. In the mid-19th century, King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam also commissioned the courtly jewellers to create a number of faithful replicas of these ceremonial jewels to be offered as gifts to diplomatic families, important visitors and to Heads of State across the world when re-establishing diplomatic relationships. One such example (which is remarkably similar to the present ring) resides in the museum of the Château de Fontainebleau (item F1518C) where it was given as a gift from King Mongkut to Napoléon-III on the important ambassadorial visit of 1861 (see photos for a side by side comparison). Ceremonial Use: During the 19th century, many rings were made every year by the royal jewellers for ceremonial use. Examples of these lavish cluster rings being worn for these life-cycle ceremonies can be seen on old photos and paintings of the Royal Tonsure Ceremony, also known as ‘the cutting of the top-knot’ ceremony, which marked the transition from childhood into adulthood for all of the (many!) sons and daughters of the Siam royal family. The huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period. The Tonsure ceremony was performed by the King, and lasted three days and three nights. All of the royal children would be dressed in the most splendid costumes and adorned with a vast amount of jewels on several parts of the body. Their costumes and jewels differed according to their title and rank. Diamonds for instance, would be bestowed to the highest ranking noble children. The royal children were allowed to keep their regalia and jewels as a present on entering adulthood to indicate their social status among society. Over the years, these royal jewels have been dispersed across the many noble families, with currently only a few important pieces remaining in the royal collection. Today, the number of royals in Thailand is contracting as the country follows the Chinese nobility system whereby with each generation the noble rank of a family decreases by one ranking so that eventually the majority of descendants will lose their noble status completely. This loss of royal privilege, coupled with the dilution of wealth has meant that items such as this ring become available on the open market. Following the end of the absolute monarchy in Thailand in 1932, many members of the royal family relocated to Europe and as a consequence, princely Thai items can occasionally be found in the European art market. Gift Exchange: In Siam culture, great importance is placed on the ancestral process of gift-exchange. During the reign of King Mongkut, close relationships with some powerful countries were cultivated in order to hold the balance of power and to save Siam from being colonised. The King used gift-exchange to establish diplomatic relations with other heads of state around the world, as well as with other kings, princes and sultans closer to home. He sent troupes of ambassadors to England (1857) and France (1861) with seemingly endless amounts of trunks filled with lavish gifts in order to dazzle the heads of state with the extraordinary quality and variety of Siam craftsmanship. These gifts consisted of faithful replicas of the Royal Regalia and objects belonging to the King himself; items and jewellery worn by him on his Tonsure ceremony and on his coronation day. Enormous time and effort was required by the Siam court to assemble these numerous gifts, as they emanated from the very same royal goldsmiths and courtly craftsman who had made the original ceremonial items. The most famous of these ceremonies took place at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in 1861. The painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme that immortalised the event prominently features the most spectacular of these gifts. Among the 150 gifts presented to Napoléon-III by the Siam ambassadors were two diamond-set rings, both of which are on display in the Musée du Chateau de Fontainebleau (item no. F1518C and F1519C). One of these rings is a rose cut diamond cluster and bears a striking resemblance to the ring we are offering. According to Bruley (2011), this ring, presented to Napoleon-III, was a faithful replica of the ring worn by King Mongkut on his own coronation day in 1851, which now resides in the Pavilion of Royal Regalia in Thailand. The Ring: From whichever angle the present ring is viewed, it is a masterpiece of design and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Siam royal goldsmiths. The bezel head is composed of two layers, the uppermost, containing the large triangle shaped table-cut diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring. The second layer of the cluster is set with a further eight rose cut diamonds and this section allows for small rotation, typical of Siam jewellery...

This beautiful charm features a single a gold nugget hung from an elegant oval bail. The gold nugget has a wonderful texture and unique shape. The free form dimensions of gold nugget...

Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 6.70 Carats Dimension: 12.5x9.8x7.7 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Pink Shape: Long Asscher Irregular Clarity: SI Certificate: On Demand With a rating bet...

Crafted in 18 carat gold, The Arlene Ring is a vintage joy. Her vivid green emerald and sparkling diamond are cradled in flower baskets raised above a golden band that twists and rib...

Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 22K Yellow Gold Length: 2.00 Inches Width: 1.00 Inches Weight: 19.35 grams Handmade 22K yellow gold, 18th century victorian...

A wonder to behold An exceptional and quite unique Victorian period statement ring hand crafted of solid 22 KT gold, marked, 1880 ca. shank later replacement Chrysoberyl, one of the ...

These beautiful oval moss agates are surrounded by tiny gold nuggets from the the Alaskan Gold Rush. Originally cufflinks, we thought the elongated oval nature of the moss agate woul...

Three Stone No-Heat Blue Sapphire, Diamond Ring (GIA certified) A trio of radiant royal blue sapphires (natural, no-heat)--a cushion-cut and two rounds--is interspersed with pairs of...

These antique flower-shaped stud earrings hand carved from 22K yellow gold feature ninety-eight rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.47 carats and secured with original screw b...

Displaying two carved Medusa gemstones over 1800 years old, these dangle earrings are exceptional examples of the ancient Roman intaglio technique. Paired with a 19th-century gold se...

Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American, 1875. Set in 14K yellow gold with an acid finish or "bloom" so that the gold color is a rich but soft finish (not highly polished) which appears to be a high, 20 or 22, karat gold. This brooch/pendant is a vertical oval (denoting the 2nd half of the 19th century) measures 3-1/16 inches tall, by 2-1/8th inches wide without the 5/8 inch long pendant bale. Though unsigned or hallmarked the craftsmanship associated with the gold work in the Etruscan Revival style is nothing short of exceptional from the stylized wing and snake motifs to the perfectly shaped and spaced tiny spherical gold granulation. And, as for the carving of the pink shell cameo...

This is a museum quality Antique Micro-mosaic Locket Pendant finely crafted in high carat gold with a magnificent image of two love birds or doves with flowers on a red background in...

Stunning Nineteen (19) Old Mine Cut Diamonds clustered in a breathtaking Antique Victorian Navette ring. The ring is set with approximately 1.5...

Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with 22k overlay Total Weight: 101.1 Grams ​ Middle Piece Diameter: 2.5" x 3" Chain Length: 17" adjustable to any size smaller Stamped: "1...

A stunning Victorian 0.59 carat ruby and 0.08 carat diamond, 22 karat yellow gold and silver set 'snake' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian brooch has been crafted in 22k yellow gold with a silver setting. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a snake, twisted and entwined around itself. The head of the snake is ornamented with a feature 22k yellow gold bezel set cushion cut ruby. A further five graduated 22k yellow gold pavé set round cut rubies graduate the back of the snake's head. A total of sixteen pavé set Dutch cut diamonds embellish the silver set snakes head. Two smaller bezel set round cut rubies represent the snake's eyes. The writhing body of the snake is plain and unembellished. The brooch secures to the reverse with a 9k yellow gold hinged pin and safety clasp. This brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 22k gold and silver set, with a 9k gold pin. This Victorian snake brooch...

Each centering prong set emerald cut emeralds weighing approximately .94 carat total. Transparent medium green in color - with halo surround of old European cut diamonds Prong set an...

A Victorian-inspired Rose Cut White Diamond and 22K Yellow Gold necklace. Featuring 116 Rose-Cut White Diamonds totaling roughly 25 carats and...

A Cute Victorian Silver, Rose cut Diamonds and Ruby Fox head stick pin conversion ring on 22 Carat Gold shank. Size L UK, 6 US. Height of the face 8mm, Width 6mm. Weight 2.2gr. ...

A Victorian 22 carat yellow gold and black enamel memorial ring. The ring is hallmarked with Birmingham marks, 1896, the makers mark "W.M", and a crown symbol together with "22" to...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.28 carat Burmese pink sapphire and 0.76 carat diamond, 22 karat yellow gold trilogy ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique oval cut pink sapphire ring has been crafted in yellow gold. The scrolling, pierced decorated setting is ornamented with a central feature 1.28Ct oval cut Burmese pink sapphire, held in a six claw setting. The sapphire is flanked on either side by a claw set pear shaped Dutch cut diamond. The scrolling, groove decorated setting integrates with the main setting and melds with the plain ring shank. This antique pink sapphire ring...

Hanging earring pair handcrafted in 22K Good by our highly trained artisans. The earring is made with The Nine Luck Gems called the "Nav Ratan". Each of the...

Stunning antique victorian double snake serpent ring. 2 yellow gold snakes entwined together with ruby and sapphire gem set heads. Snakes are a symbol of everlasting eternal love, and became quite popular in the 1800's when Prince Albert presented Queen Victoria with a Betrothal ring...

An impressive antique Victorian banded agate and 22k yellow gold, 14 karat yellow gold pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian Agate Pin...

These gorgeous Victorian coral and gold earrings, circa 1870 are designed as 18k gold spheres with granulation suspending hi-karat gold tassels. Victorian, circa 1870. 2 1/4 in. (5...

Antique Ruby Ring 22ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1879 Pretty, Victorian square shaped ring. Set with a lovely round, natural ruby centre. Mounted in yellow gold with tulip c...

You will be charmed by this romantic antique, early Victorian Almandine garnet and pearl ring. It features a lovely central Almandine garnet wit...

A truly beautiful antique, mid Victorian 22kt gold and turquoise ring. It has a gorgeous antique 22kt yellow gold band with crisp hallmarks and the lovely buttery aged hue of Antique 22kt. The centre face has a beautiful aqua green turquoise cabochon and is designed as a star shaped flower in 9ct yellow gold, this has been applied to the band and would make a beautiful wedding or engagement ring. It is fully hallmarked for 22ct gold, London Assay office, 1873, bust of Queen Victoria...