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Metal: Gold
Antique Berlin Iron Hercules Relief Portrait Strength 18 Karat Gold Modern Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare and most unusual cast iron plaque with the portrait in profile of Hercules dates from the first or second decade of the 19th century. It is a typical example of the work of Prussian Iron...
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1810s German Modern Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, Berlin Iron

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pie...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

18th Century Grand Tour Bocca Della Verita Calcedony Intaglio Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare 18th century diamond set calcedony intaglio pendant depicting the famed Roman marble Bocca della Verita, the Mouth of Truth. The eni...
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18th Century European Georgian Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Ring Iris Flower Buds 18 K Yellow Gold Oriental Pearl France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This finely modelled and extremely rare French Art Nouveau ring features two entwined irises and two flower buds surrounding a fine white orien...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Regency Desk Seal, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Chalcedony
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Regency era desk seal / wax seal. It has an expertly carved, faceted agate handle with tones of white and toffee colours. It has a decorative 9 karat yellow go...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris
Located in Bilbao, ES
ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris with box Dimensions Height: 6cm / 2,36 inches Width: 3,5cm / 1,37 inches Depth: . 1 cm / 0...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Reticulated 14K White Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco period lorgnette with a long, elegant reticulated 14K white gold handle accented by two diamonds and three sapphires set in a stylized geometrical and scrolled design ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White and Yellow Gold Tempered Glass Chess Set
Located in Southampton, PA
The foremost game of strategy unfolds between the most fantastic cast of characters with this unique and stunning handmade, custom designed chess set. Consider first the sheer weight...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cigarette or Card Case 20th Century.
Located in Paris, FR
Large rectangular case in enameled gold. The panels of the case are embellished with translucent, royal blue enamel that reveals the intricate wave pattern in the gold underneath. Ea...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold, Enamel

French Empire Tricolored Gold Etui Case
Located in Firenze, IT
French tri-colored, red, green and yellow 18Kt gold pencil case decorated with applied classical lobes, swags and festoons of flowers. French rubbed mark, circa 1810 Width: 12 mm H...
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1810s French Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cameo of the Last Supper Engraved Brooch and Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful cameo brooch/ pendant depicts the Last Supper in great detail. A true cameo is a miniature sculpture in relief, carved from a single shell. Travelers touring Europe he...
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Early 1800s American Late Victorian Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold

Montblanc, Piston Fountain Pen, Patron of the Art Sir Henry Tate 888 Limited
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt solid yellow gold piston fountain pen with diamonds and mother of pearl, and 18kt gold nib, fully hallmarked. Limited edition number 792 of 888. The retractable Au 750 solid gold nib is adorned with the engraving of a sugar cane plant...
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Early 2000s German Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Located in London, GB
An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each set with a small cabochon coral, all with gold wirework decorations of Etruscan style, made in Naples circa 1840, bearing gold hallmarks N3 with the profile of Parthenope, gross weight 94 grams. A gorgeous and sumptuous Spartan diadem, made in the mid-nineteenth century in Italy. Beginning in the early nineteenth century, jewellery inspired by the Ancient World became very popular. This diadem is made from bright yellow gold in which is set seven glowing orange cabochon-cut coral stones within carved gold discs. Further gold wirework and smaller coral stones add to the beauty of this piece, which is simple and bold. By family repute, this diadem, purchased in England during the early part of the 20th century, was once owned by Empress Eugénie of France. Winterhalter's portrait of the Empress in 1864 depicts her wearing a gold diadem similar in design to this one. Eugénie loved jewels and as well as enjoying the sumptuous French crown jewels...
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1840s Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold pills box, Early 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional rectangular box or snuff box in four-tone gold. The hinged lid in fine relief has an astonishing composition: the central panel in amati gold is decorated with symmetrica...
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1810s French Empire Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold

Cartier Gold Bird Ashtray and Pocket Watch Holder
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold Bird Pocket Watch Holder circa 1950 18k hammered yellow gold watch holder & ashtray With copy of Cartier sketch Measurements: Length: ...
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1950s French Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro 14 Karat Gold Shoehorn
Located in New York City, NY
Chic and unusual 14K yellow gold shoehorn by Tiffany & Co. It features a ribbed design to both sides of the handle with initials on bottom. A handsome g...
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Mid-20th Century Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin French. Made for Patricia Kluge...
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20th Century American Contemporary Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 1...
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20th Century French Artist Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Two 100 Gold Austrian Corona from 1915
Located in New York, NY
A set of two 100 corona gold coins from Austria, marked 1915. The front of each gold coin features the right-profile bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I, the crowned King of Hungary and E...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Russian Pan-Slavic Silver Shaded Enamel Tea Strainer, Nikolai Alekseyev
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality antique Russian vermeil silver and shaded enamel Pan-Slavic Style tea strainer by Nikolai Alekseyev. The handle decorated in dove grey...
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Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Vermeil, Silver, Enamel

Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910 opal origin - Australia...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This unique and wonderful Cartier Paris Pendant-Watch necklace was manufactured ca. 1920 with the dial movement and case signed Cartier. The original guilloche dial has enamel roman numerals and fine enamel minute bars on the perimeter. The watch crystal is held within a fine gold ring...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture and diamond encrusted thumb-piece. Circa 1950's. The compact is stamped with th...
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1950s French Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Mounted Malachite Perfume Flask, Mid-19th
Located in Paris, FR
Piriform malachite flask set in a gold frame finely chiseled with floral motifs and interlace on amati gold background. The hinged cap opens on a gold cap. T...
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1850s French Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Malachite, Gold

Amythest and Gold Sulphide Scent Bottle on Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Amythest and 18k Tri Color Gold Sulphide Cameo Scent Bottle on Stand, early 19th Century, possibly by Baccarat. A custom made period stand in sterling allows the bottle to be display...
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1820s French Georgian Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruser solid Gold Framed Evening Bag Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Ruser 14K yellow Gold Evening Bag Mirror, 2 sided with a beveled Mirror and a very cute, figural and detailed baby, a Ruser trade mark looking at his own reflection in th...
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1960s American Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold

Tom Castor Collection One of a Kind 25 Carat Pink & Green Moth Cuff
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Unique. One of a Kind Tom Castor Collection Piece from his Moth Cuff Series. Fewer than 5 Tom Castor Moth Cuffs have been made. Each is an entirely differen...
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1990s American Contemporary Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...

Edwardian Faberge Chalcedony Enamel Gold Bell Push
Located in London, GB
An important Faberge chalcedony, gold and enamel bell push, enamelled translucent blush and pearl grey with sunburst guilloche background, with circular cabo...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece made in Cartier's Paris workshops, a diamond studded gold evening purse. In excellent condition, this purse opens to reveal a mirror...
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1960s French Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger Gold Poodle Lighter , 18k carved gold with ruby eyes .Circa 1950 Measurements: 5.5 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm Gram Weight: 47.3 grams Gold Type: 1...
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1950s French Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

MOISEIKIN 18K Gold Diamond and Pearl Floral Miniature
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exquisite floral miniature with chrysanthemums and a golden rooster was created inspired by the Eastern Asian Painting "Flowers and Birds." Chrysan...
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2010s Russian Arts and Crafts Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Japan Shakudo Plaque Butterfly Grasshopper Spider net
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The plaque shows a butterfly, a grasshopper and a spider in its net. The plaque is a fine example of Shakudo work dating from the 2nd half of the 19th century. Diameter plaque: 3.7
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1870s Japanese Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, Silver, Brass

18K Gold, Diamonds, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Bloodstone, and Jasper Toucan Bird
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 18K gold, diamonds, amethyst, tourmaline, bloodstone, carved emerald, opal and jasper toucan bird resting on a gold tree branch, mounted on a carved malachite base. A very rare and unique gold-mounted jeweled object...
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20th Century Italian Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Jasper, 18k Gold

Antique Purse Micro Mosaics Painting Gilt Metal Gold France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique and extremely rare antique purse is made out of fire gilt metal. The pouch is decorated with six oval and one round painting on glass imitating Roman micro...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold, Gilt Metal, Gold

Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace Rose cut emeralds, rubies & diamonds set in 22k gold with 8 emerald bead drops. Reverse with very fine hand enamel designs. With adjustable cord Originally a turban ornament...
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1880s Indian Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Box, Swiss Work
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular box with three tones of gold and royal blue enamel. The hinged lid is embellished with a multicolored gold medallion in relief featuring a bouquet of roses and tulips, se...
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Early 19th Century Swiss Empire Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, Enamel

Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Woven Two tone 18k Gold Purse. This purse has a woven design of 18k yellow and white gold with a twisted rope chain (length 14 inches). Inside th...
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Mid-20th Century French Artist Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fish Tie Clip
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Reverse Intaglio Fish Tie Clip This lovely tie clip features a beautifully detailed reverse intaglio fish (16 mm x 13 mm) set on...
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20th Century Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Yellow Gold

Antique Georg IV Stickpin Seal Amethyst Intaglio Swallow Gold Love Messenger
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare stickpin with a gold hand in a lace cuff. The hand is clenched to a fist and it is holding a hinged element reminiscent of a door knocker in the shape of an ornate stirrup. A g...
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1820s British George IV Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Snuff Box, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning vintage, Art Deco snuff box. Beautifully crafted from pretty panels of lustrous Mother of Pearl in an oval shape, it has an 18 karat yellow gold rim, marked and tested. The top is set with a gorgeous silver cobweb design setting which houses over 1.2ct of rose cut and round cut diamonds and a fine rich deep green octagonal cut emerald. The edge of the box has a small lip...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Micro Mosaic Gold Snuff Box An 18 karat gold snuff box accented with blue enamel set with a micro mosaic of dogs hunting a deer Circa 1850's Dimensi...
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1850s Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Zorab Creation, Multi-Gems Kaleidoscope Butterfly Cocktail Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
A splendid spectrum of color awaits your hand with the Precious Kaleidoscope ring, a Zorab Creation. Mesmerizing in its brilliantly light catching tones, yellow diamonds 0.26 carats...
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1940s Art Nouveau Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spin...

Vintage Stick/Tie Pin, Fox Head with Ruby Eyes set in 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Sweet, edgy, and boho pin, creative and fun to wear, charming with this 9 carat yellow gold pin in fox head design. The fox head itself has incredible details, from its whiskers to i...
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1950s British Retro Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Vesta Match Safe
Located in Montreal, QC
14k yellow gold Vesta match safe with elaborate work. Acid tested 14k. Measures 1 3/8 inches x 1 inches x 1/4 inches. Very good condition, maker unknown.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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14k Gold

Antique Reverse Crystal Stickpin Tiepin Boxer Dog 14kt Red Gold Red Dog Collar
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This reverse crystal of a boxer dog wearing a red dog collar has been hand carved and hand painted in the last quarter of the 19th century. The crystal is mounted in a red gold setti...
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, 14k Gold

Cartier Paris 1950 Mid-Century Bamboo Mechanical Pencil in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Bamboo pencil designed by Cartier. Very unusual and useful luxury piece, created in Paris France by the iconic house of Cartier, during the mid century period, back in the 1950's. T...
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1950s French Post-War Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Enamel, Diamond Pills Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Enamelled gold handbag box in the shape of a shell. The finely chased gold is adorned with geometric guilloché and enhanced with translucent opalescent white and royal blue enamels, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Multi Gem Flower Pot
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Multi Gem Flower Pot A very rare object set with with gold stems, amber roses and jade leaves in a jade pot Signed Cartier
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Jade, Gold

Rare Mughal Enamel and Diamond Cup, Early 19th Century
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A rare Mughal Enamel and Diamond Cup, early 19th Century The Mughal cup is finely decorated with a combination of red, white, blue, green "Meenakari" ename...
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Early 19th Century Indian Georgian Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel

Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Semi Precious Stone Camel
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Semi Precious Stone Mounted Rhodonite Camel. Circa 1970, Italy A very good quality and unusual gold mounted jeweled object...
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20th Century Italian Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form of a daisy and opens in three parts revealing accessories. The lower part is remova...
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1820s French Empire Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Navajo Turquoise and Gold Bracelet, Ring, Bolo and Buckle Set
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stunning four piece gold bracelet, ring, bolo and buckle set made by Robert and Burnice Leekya. Navajo four-piece set: bracelet, ring, bolo, and buckle. 14K gold overlay and turquoise nuggets. Signed "RBL". From the Sleeping Beauty Mine. Zuni husband and wife Robert and Bernice Leekya are known for their bold turquoise nugget jewelry. They have been making unique pieces since 1953. Robert was taught by his father, a master Zuni jeweler Leekya Deyuse...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Butterfly Brooch with Pink Red and Blue Sapphires Diamonds in 18Kt Rose Gold
Located in Athens, GR
Unique Butterfly Brooch with pave pink-red sapphires, brilliant cut diamonds and oval blue sapphires, handcrafted in 18Kt rose gold. The elegance of the Greek nature inspired Nicofil...
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2010s Greek Contemporary Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Tiffany & Co 22k Gold Coronet Head Quarter Eagle Coin Money Clip
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Tiffany & Co 22k Gold Coronet Head Quarter Eagle Coin Money Clip Exceptionally rare item from Tiffany, having a USA gold coin from 1885 that is a collectors item sat in star burst setting. Size - One Size Condition - Vintage - Very Good (Small mark and some scratches) Composition -  Coin - 22k Yellow Gold, Setting - 14k Yellow Gold Comes With - A Tiffany Dust Bag...
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1880s American Modern Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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22k Gold

Antique Dagger/Knife Stick Pin with Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
Detailed out of the ordinary antique yellow gold pin, with an edgy dagger sweet motif of a sharp yellow gold dagger sleek and smooth. The handles are crafted with such consideration,...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Waterman Expert Gold Plated Fountain Pen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Waterman Gold Plated Fountain Pen. The Waterman Expert fountain pen has a gloss lacquer finish with 23 karat gold plated trim. The pen has a cigar-shaped barrel, a beveled button cap...
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold Plate

Faberge Gold, Enamel and Hardstone Desk Seal
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé gold, enamel and hardstone desk seal, workmaster Henrik Wigström, St Petersburg, 1904-1908 the spherical handle carved of aventurine quartz, the co...
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Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Carnelian, Quartz, Gold, Enamel

10 Karat Yellow Gold Telescopic Pencil
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Telescopic Pencil- This elegant piece features a telescopic pencil that opens to 110 mm. Case has hanging ring to attach to chain or fob...
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20th Century Gold More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10" high x 9" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...
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