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Metal: Gold
Style: Edwardian
Natural 7.25 Ct. Oval Blue Topaz Vintage Style Carved Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Nestled within a solid yellow gold band, the 7.25 carat oval-shaped sky blue topaz is securely set amidst intricate detailing and vintage-inspired designs carved into the metal, impa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 10k Australian Black Opal Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
Black opals are the most rare and valuable of all natural opal varieties. These amazing stones exhibit amazing color backed by dark or black "potch", or common opal, unlike their white opal counterparts, which are backed by more common white potch. The dark base tone gives striking contrast to the brilliant rainbow of colors and patterns, which come about as a result of variations in the orientation and size of microscopic beads of silica within the stone. Although a small portion of the world's opals are mined in Ethiopa, Mexico, and Brazil, black opal specifically is exclusively mined in Australia (particularly from a region known as "Lightning Ridge") and the opal has henceforth been named Australia's national stone. Historically, opals were believed to bring good luck when given as a gift. In the modern day, they continue to be adored worldwide and are one of the most desirable stones used in fine jewelry! This black opal ring from the Edwardian (ca1910)era makes quite a stylish accessory! Hand-crafted in smooth 10kt gold, the ring features an exquisite black opal stone that is bezel set at the center. The oval-shaped cabochon is simply mesmerizing, displaying an incredible array of iridescent colors that flash and shimmer in the light. The vivid shades of red, blue, green, violet, and gold almost seem to glow from within. Completing the striking design is completed with a tapered ribbed gold band...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Black Opal, 10k Gold

Antique Rolled Gold Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely rolled gold snake bracelet is steel sprung so will fit any wrist. It is rolled gold which means it has a fine layer of gold coating over the bracelet. Inner Diameter: 5...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Gold

Late Edwardian Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Late Edwardian Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Drop Earrings. Featuring two old mine cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.00 carat, graded colorless, SI1-SI2 cla...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

GIA 4.30 Carat Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully detailed, this 18k white gold ring has the elegance of a bygone era. Highlighting the 4.30 carat cushion-cut sapphire from Sri Lanka, a deep blue with hints of violet, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Bloodstone "Lion" Seal Pinky Signet Intaglio Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This gold Seal Signet ring is rare & sought-after, dating to Edwardian era, yet it’s in beautiful condition This ring is intaglio – a technique that dates back to antiquity, ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Other, 15k Gold

15 Carat Diamond Bracelet 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Diamond Band Bracelet is a luxurious addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted with 15 carats of sparkling diamonds and 18K gold, this bracelet exudes elegance and so...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat .72 Carat Diamonds Edwardian Deco Revival Band Princess Cuts
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Deco Princess cut band Diamonds: .72ct. full cuts G-color . Vs-2 clarity 14kt. white gold Current size: 6 3/4 We can resize at no extra fees 3.5 grams. $3,000 A...
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2010s Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 12K White Gold Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1900, this 12k gold lucky horseshoe pendant contains 25 sparkling single cut diamonds bead set with bright cut work. The setting has scalloped edges along the bottom outside bo...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique 14k Gold, Ruby, & White Sapphire Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin. In 14 karat gold. Bezel set with a synthetic ruby and a smaller round cut white sapphire. Simply a wonderful stickpin! Date: 20th Century Overall Condi...
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20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Platinum Gold Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian platinum and gold double-sided and engraved cufflinks circa 1910. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #C-DJ913A. Scroll down for specifications. Crafted...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Oval Cufflinks, 1901
Located in Glasgow, GB
A set of Edwardian 18ct yellow gold oval cufflinks, featuring a plain oval disc design connected by chain links. Hallmarked Chester, 1901. • Date: 1901 • Period: Early 20th Century ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Cabochon Garnet Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Indulge in timeless elegance with these vintage-inspired garnet earrings. Each earring features a captivating round, cabochon-cut garnet, its deep red color catching the light with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pearl and Garnet Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Immerse yourself in the world of vintage glamour with these captivating earrings. Inspired by nature's elegance, intricate floral patterns adorn the design. Each earring features a l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby Vintage Style Dangle Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace timeless elegance with these captivating dangle earrings. Each earring features a stunning round ruby nestled in delicate golden scrollwork, evoking a sense of vintage glamou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An antique gate bracelet crafted from 9ct Gold with a slight Rose Gold colour to it. The gate bracelet has five bar sections comprising of a straight bar in the centre accompanied by...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Cluster Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.95 carats. Accented by 14 old European cut diamon...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Certified 7.70 Carats Natural Diamonds 18k Gold Earrings
Located in Massafra, IT
These diamonds earrings are the epitome of art jewels-meticulously crafted with utmost precision and attention to detail. The dazzling diamonds adorning the delicate Edwardian design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted diamond snake ring dating back to the Edwardian period. A single round faceted old cut diamond sits rub-over set at the centre of an open face ami...
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20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.00ct Blue Zircon, Diamond and Pearl Pendant, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
With intricate winding vines, leaves and flowers, this stunning Edwardian pendant was clearly inspired by the Art Nouveau movement. A single 2.00 carat blue zircon sits at the centre...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 15k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Illusion Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Illusion Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Edwardian Circa 1910 Pretty, little Edwardian, oval shaped cluster ring. Beautiful, rose cut, natural diamonds in an i...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1906 Makers Mark H M- Henry Matthews, Vittoria Street, Birmingham Beautiful, Edwardian round locket. Hand engraved bo...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Turquoise and Diamond Necklace Brooch Koch jewelers
By Koch
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1879 in Germany Koch jewellers soon gained the title of "Jewellers of the court" and worked for European Royal families. Jewels from the great tome of Koch house are sough...
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20th Century European Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage style 1.69ct Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This contemporary ring has been designed to resemble an Edwardian piece with its millegrain detailing and basket setting. This ring holds a beautifully light blue oval cut Aquamarine...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 9k gold double Albert chain, watch chain necklace, Heavy
Located in NEWARK, GB
You are sure to be charmed by this handsome antique Edwardian era 9ct gold Albert chain. It is a curb link chain in rich antique 9ct gold with both rosey and yellow gold tones, each...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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9k Gold

Antique Opal five stone ring, 18k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this gorgeous antique, early 20th century opal ring. A rich 18ct yellow gold band with a boat head style setting and decorative carved shoulders. ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Edwardian North Star Cufflinks - 14k Single Cut Oval Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .06ctw Cut: Single Color: G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Style: Cufflinks The...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Ring Set With Pyrope Garnet surrounded with Seed Pearls C 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Ring Set With Pyrope Garnet surrounded with Seed Pearls C 1900 Pretty ring with a 9ct gold shank and silver set top.
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Sapphire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ring. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.50 carats. Accented by 12 rose cut diamonds with a total ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Yellow and White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Experience the allure of bygone elegance with this vintage Sapphire and Diamond cluster ring. This exquisite piece features a central 0.70ct bezel-set sapphire, with a light and ench...
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1990s British Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Fraternal Order Of Eagles 1900 Carved Eagle Pendant With 10Kt Yellow Gold Mount
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant from the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Beautiful piece of historical America, from the Fraternal Order of Eagles, made around the 1900. It was carved in the shape of the Amer...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 1ct Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Sz 5 Oval Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Art Nouveau diamond ring (circa 1910s) crafted in 18k yellow gold & 900 platinum. Old mine & rose cut diamonds total an estimated at 1 carat (estimated at K...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautiful diamond three stone ring modelled in 18carat gold and the stones set in platinum. The diamonds are H colour VS1, bright and are old mine cut. The central diamond measures...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional bow of tied ribbon comprised of platinum-topped gold Bead set throughout with old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.12 carats total G/H color ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.50 Carat GIA Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era 1.50 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring composed of platinum and 18k white gold. Featuring a 1.50 carat Cushio...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique 10k Gold & Seed Pearl Stickpin Dragonfly or Water Bug Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural stickpin. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of an insect with wings and legs outstretched (possibly a dragonfly or water skimmer). Flush set with seed pe...
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20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

Vintage and Unusual Old Cut Diamond Two Stone Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An unusual diamond two stone ring set with a pair of Old European cut diamonds in white claw settings. One diamond is estimated to weigh 0.32ct with colour and clarity assessed as G/...
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1970s British Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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

Antique 18ct Gold Long Herringbone Chain
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Herringbone Chain by Italian Goldsmiths Balestra from Vicenza Length 25.25 Inches Thickness 2 millimetres Condition: Antique patina with signs of wear there is a ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Edwardian Austrian Diamond 14k White Gold Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Austrian Diamond 14k White Gold Navette Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond of 0.50 carat, graded L color, SI2 clarity. Accented by two single and ten rose cut...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Silver Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond Sapphire 18k Rose Gold Silver Bypass Ring. Featuring nine rose cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.25 carat, graded G-H color, SI clarity. Accented by two cus...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring. The ring dates back to the Edwardian era and features a central dark red ruby which is highly complimented by the surroundi...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond 14k Rose Gold Silver Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond 14k Rose Gold Silver Cluster Ring. Featuring one rose cut diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat, graded J color, I1 clarity. Accented by 10 rose cut diamond...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Belle Époque Edwardian Carved Cameo Platinum 18k Gold Pendant--Stunning~
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Elegant and wearable Edwardian card shell cameo with a dazzling frame of old cut diamond and ruby gemstones... The dramatic and large pendants' frame rendered in sumptuous platinum...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have classic three-stone ring. A round natural pearl sits slightly risen at the centre of the face and is flanked on either side by a single round faceted old cut diamond in ...
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20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique ruby and diamond ring from the Edwardian era. The head of this piece has been openly crafted and showcases a centralised rub-over set pink ruby. Accentuating ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully detailed pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings from the Edwardian era. Each piece showcases an open framework with an intricately detailed beaded patt...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat and Silver Topped 2.4 Carat Old Mine Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This exquisite Edwardian engagement ring showcases a luxurious old mine cut diamond, radiantly taking center stage with its impressive facets and exceptional brilliance. The diamond ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.70 Carat Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an antique diamond navette ring from the Edwardian era. The piece showcases a boat-like shaped face which has been filled with a vast array of closely claw set old cut d...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Opal Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning antique opal navette ring dating back to the Edwardian period. A cluster of nine oval shaped white opals possessing a magical iridescence, dominate the boat s...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Two Stone Pearl and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pearl and diamond crossover ring from the Edwardian era. The swirling face of the piece showcases a round old cut diamond and a round natural pearl, with an i...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.40 Carat Transitional Cut Diamond Two Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian diamond two stone crossover ring. The two transitional cut diamonds have been set in rub-over collets and are perfectly matched for colour, clarity and size and ...
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20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Pink Sapphire and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Edwardian pink sapphire and diamond ring. It features a central rose cut diamond with a pink sapphire set above and below and surrounded by a border of more rose cut...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Stepped Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sleek antique diamond gents ring. This piece takes on a square shaped face and showcases a single oval shaped old cut diamond within a fine white gold milgrain detaili...
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20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellently crafted ruby and diamond navette ring dating back to the Edwardian era. The ring's boat-shaped face showcases a quartet of cushion shaped rubies upon a mo...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian 0.25 Carat Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely 18ct yellow gold Edwardian diamond tablet ring. The centre of the ring is formed of 4 old cut diamonds and surrounded by a border of sparkling single cut diamonds. T...
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20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional antique navette ring. Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, the ring boasts a centralised oval shaped sapphire with a single neighbouring round sapphire sitting atop an...
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20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond ring. The sapphires are a medium to dark blue hue and the diamonds are lovely white old cuts. The deep blue of the sapphire...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.20 Carat Diamond and Onyx Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully crafted diamond and onyx ring from the early stages of the 20th century. At the centre of an oval shaped onyx backdrop we find a single milgrain set old cu...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique and Vintage Gold Jewelry for Sale on 1stDibs — Shop Gold Necklaces, Gold Watches and Other Accessories

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.

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