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Metal: Gold
Style: Edwardian
Natural Square Garnet and Diamond Vintage Style Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in vintage-style drop design, these yellow gold earrings feature a deep red square-cut garnet at the bottom. Adorning the top are three cascading round diamonds, offering a t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.60ct Sapphire and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful trilogy ring features a central sapphire with a pair of old cut diamonds flanking. The intense blue sapphire is also an oval cut stone with a weight of 0.60 carat. The...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Natural Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the heart of this ring lies three mesmerizing round-cut emeralds. Crafted in radiant yellow gold, this vintage-inspired oval filigree ring exudes timeless elegance. The band's sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Diamond Vintage Style Floral Basket Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These vintage-style floral basket drop earrings, meticulously crafted from delicate yellow gold. The enchanting design features a basket suspended from a cluster of small diamonds wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Owl and Crescent moon pendant necklace, 15k gold and platinum, Ruby
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this beautiful and rare antique owl and crescent moon pendant necklace. Did you ever come across such a beautiful and ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 2.66 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum-topped horseshoe shape featuring bead set cushion cut rubies throughout Weighing approximately 2.48 carats total - transparent medium red in color Alternating...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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

Natural Emerald Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Vintage Style Floral Drop earrings showcase a charming floral design adorned with round, verdant emeralds. Each emerald is delicately set in a prong setting, beautifully accent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Paste Swallow Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Edwardian heart shape locket pendant crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1910. The piece depicts a swallow reaching for a branch. It features red and clear paste. There is a spac...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Gold, 9k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This hexagonal pendant crafted in yellow gold embellished diamonds and a round blue sapphire stationed at every third interval. Within the hexagon, a prominent central square blue sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in vintage-style drop design, these yellow gold earrings feature a purple drop shaped amethyst at the center surrounded by delicate yellow gold scrollwork. The dangle design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Solitaire Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Step into an era of eternal allure with our captivating vintage-inspired ring, meticulously crafted in a lustrous yellow gold band. At its heart lies a captivating round natural blue...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s 4.83 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 4.83 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold pendant and 9 karat yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Edwardian amethyst necklace...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Opal Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings in 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from luminous yellow gold, these vintage-style earrings boast a Floral Cluster Drop design. Each earring showcases a single floral cluster composed of round Blue Sapphires an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Art Nouveau Gold Silver Diamond Peridot Long Drop Earrings, C 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
A delicate pair of early 20th C Edwardian long drop earrings composed of 3 articulated sections in silver and 18K yellow gold. The earrings are embellished with antique rose cut dia...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver

Large Wedgwood Mid-century 9ct Gold Blue Jasperware Cameo Brooch Circa 1954
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning mid 20th century 9ct gold blue jasperware ceramic cameo brooch, by Wedgwood. Dating from the mid 1950’s the central scene depicts the Greek goddess Selene riding her twin ...
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1950s English Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1905 Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Platinum With Diamonds And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian ring with diamonds and ruby. A beautiful antique ring from the Belle Epoque period, created in England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This stunning ring wa...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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

Natural Blue Sapphire and Pearl Art Deco Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly crafted from delicate filigree yellow gold, this captivating vintage design encircles the round blue sapphire at its center with timeless elegance. Intricate openwork detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sugarloaf No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a sugarloaf-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 2.30 carats total Natural Cambodian in origin with no indications of heat treatment - transparent dark blue Set ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Seed PearlPendant / Brooch Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Locket Pendant 9ct Gold Dated 20th March 1903 This exquisite Edwardian locket is a true testament to the elegance of the time period. Crafted from 9ct gold, it features ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Gold, 9k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly crafted from delicate filigree yellow gold, this captivating vintage design encircles the round blue sapphire at its center with timeless elegance. Intricate openwork detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Pearl Vintage Style Bloom Pendant in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from solid yellow gold, this elegant floral pendant is adorned with cascading round opals on the bail. The pendant showcases a bloom floral clusters of eight petal-shaped des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Ruby & Marquise Diamond Ring
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Superb Edwardian period marquise ring. Expertly crafted from 18k gold and platinum with carved gallery. The ring features a old cut marquise diamond in milgrain setting. This...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire Pearl Diamond Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Vintage Style yellow gold earrings feature a top tier floral cluster design. Each earring is composed of multiple shiny round white pearls and a round and faceted Blue Sapphire g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Aquamarine 10K Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Sweet vintage Aquamarine 10K white gold filigree ring. The ring has a sweet filigree pattern surrounding the stone with an engraved band. The ...
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Peridot Vintage Style Carved Solitaire Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our stunning vintage-inspired ring. Crafted with care, this ring features a carved yellow gold band that exudes luxury and sophistication....
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Pearl Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring. Featuring one cream pearl measuring approximately 5.75 mm. Accented by eight old European cut diamonds with a total weight o...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Gate Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gate Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark C E D Beautiful, Edwardian Gate Bracelet. Complete with Heart Padlock Clasp. Bracelet Measures Approx Length...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Three Stone Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Emerald Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Silver Three Stone Ring. Featuring one cabochon cut emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carat. Accented by two old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.90 carat, graded in the mounting as H color, VS2 clarity. Crafted in 14 karat gold and silver. Circa 1900. The ring is a size 6 ¼ and may be resized.  About this Item: Indulge in the timeless allure of our exquisite Edwardian emerald and diamond three stone ring...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Boat Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1919 Set with 5 Diamonds Size L - can be sized using our resizing service Free shipping All of our items are either Antique...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped Edwardian Oval Floral, Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Stamped This Edwardian locket is a stunning piece of jewellery that is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The locket is ov...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Five-Stone Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous diamond cluster ring dating back to the Edwardian period. Five round faceted old European cut diamonds have been individually milgrain set in platinum across ...
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9k yellow gold Belcher link chain necklace, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Edwardian era 9ct yellow gold Belcher or rolo link chain necklace. Rich gold links with a pretty rolo or Belcher design, this...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Locket With Sapphire
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique locket was crafted sometime during the Edwardian design period (1900-1915). The case is 18K gold and features a cabochon cut sapphire in the center. The sapphire is synt...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910 Edwardian Austrian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Rose Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an exquisite Edwardian pendant crafted in glowing 14K yellow gold that features a lovely rose motif framing an articulated pearl at the center. This pendant is elegant and cl...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carats 4.25 Natural Diamonds 18k Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Massafra, IT
Brooch/Pendant have remained a timeless accessory for centuries. They add elegance and charm to any outfit, effortlessly your style .With their versatility, you can wear as a brooch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold 1920’s Large Heart Shape Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Locket 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1920’s Gorgeous sized, heart shaped antique locket. Beautiful, yellow gold matt finish, with engraved initials on the reverse. The ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Gold, 15k Gold

Morganite and Diamond Halo Cluster Pendant Necklace in White and Rose Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous Morganite and Diamond halo cluster pendant necklace is a stunning combination of elegance and style, crafted in a unique blend of both 9ct white and rose gold. At the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Morganite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Citrine, Pearl, Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Citrine Necklace 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 This exquisite Edwardian pendant is a perfect blend of vintage charm and contemporary elegance. Crafted with 18ct ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.00 Carat Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Adorned with a poetic swirl of cornblue sapphires and shimmering diamonds, this boucle-style ring captures the fluidity of a sparkling cocktail swirl. With VVS clarity and F color, e...
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2010s European Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Lovely, Edwardian gold band style ring. Set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. The centre stones in pretty squ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds and two Rubies. The three diamonds total 30pts and the rubies total 30pts. The stones are set in simple claw settings and the sho...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Krementz 14 Karat Gold and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks and Button Dress Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great, vintage Krementz dress set. Comprised of a pair of cufflinks and 3 buttons in 14k gold and set with a purple to black iridescent Mother of Pearl. A smart dress set from Kr...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Gold

Diamond Floral Wide Wedding Band Stackable Ring in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A magnificent Art Deco inspired wide eternity band in two tone gold with round diamonds creating a floral filigree cut out design. Set with 128 round cut diamonds all the way around ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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

Circa 1900s Edwardian Opal and Old European Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.0grams Opal Details: Australian Opal, All Colors in color play, 9x6mm ...
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1980s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Portrait Brooch, c.1902
Located in London, GB
This characterful piece, crafted in c.1902 can be worn as either a necklace or a brooch. It features a stunningly detailed portrait painted with three small diamonds set as if to be ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Edwardian Style Bow & Tassel Jacket, Enhancer Earrings
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
These unique multi-use 18k white gold earrings with diamonds are crafted in a stunning edwardian bow and tassel design and are the epitome of versatility and luxury. Expertly crafte...
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Late 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18K gold heart shaped diamond star locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very sweet 18K gold heart-shaped photo locket pendant, a timeless piece that seamlessly blends romance and a touch of antique charm. The pendant features a heart shape, s...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Curb Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1919 Makers Mark W H W Ltd- (W H Wilmot Ltd Birmingham) Gorgeous, Edwardian, curb link chain. This lovely, double watch...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1.65ct Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Timelessly beautiful, this trilogy ring dates back to the Edwardian period. All three diamonds are old cut stones, with the centre diamond weighing 0.65 carat, and the flanking pair ...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty, Edwardian diamond daisy ring. Set with natural diamonds, i...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have an excellent pair of drop earrings from the turn of the 20th century. Each piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases five rose cut diamonds which have b...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Circa 1900s Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold 2.00ct Antique Pear Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Diamond Details: Center Diamond: Antique Pear, 2.00ct, L/M Color, VS...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 4.80 Ct Natural Untreated Sapphire and Diamond three stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Signature Ring This beautiful antique ring is Edwardian period, substantially hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, stamped internally and punched with outside worn hallmarks hardly...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Peridot Pendant Necklace 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian Peridot Pendant Necklace in 9 Karat Yellow Gold. This pretty pendant is set to its centre with a round cut periodot of 0.95 car...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Horseshoe Stake Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold horseshoe with platinum stake Horseshoe is stylized with a grooved scroll pattern Stake wraps around the base of the horseshoe Featuring a flush ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold GIA .78 Carat Diamond Brilliant Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: Weight: .78ct total weight Cut: ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 0.75 CTW Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.70 carat total - I color with VS2 clarity Bead set in an octagonal form head with milgrain detail and flanked by singl...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Round Pill Box In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Guilloche pill box designed by Tiffany & Co. Fantastic round pill box, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios, back in the beginning of the 20th century, circa 1910. This b...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Gold Jewelry

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Gold, 14k 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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