Revival Jewelry

This DUBINI ring features an ancient Egyptian scarab circa 1085-713 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. A black stone scarab with an oval body and a gen...

A truly breathtaking and museum-quality vintage statement brooch, masterfully executed in a traditional bimetallic structure of solid 14-karat yellow gold and 800 silver. This high-j...

Add a touch of luxuriousness to your look with the Egyptian necklace. This ornate choker features an exquisite handmade design, delicately crafted using color to create a truly uniqu...

Robert Goosens, the French Chanel-favorite haute-couture parurier who enjoyed reinterpreting ancient and antique styles of jewelry with rock crystal and faux stones, also collaborated with Madame Alix Gres as one of our photos documents. Relevant to this statement necklace, the Parisian theatrical-costume designer, who founded the French fashion-house Maison Gres, commissioned Goosens to make spiral-wire adornments for her couture gowns. This handmade hammered brass wire choker necklace with five dropped entremblant pendants is decorated with unique colorful beads and wrapped wire. The piece dates between 1969-1971 based on similar unsigned spiraled-wire metal jewelry without goldsmithing marks in the museum collection of TheMet, which acquired the necklace that we photographed from Maison Givenchy founder Hubert de Givenchy, who was one of most supportive fans of Gres. Like the legendary sculptural clothing designs of Madame Gres, this necklace was inspired by Greco-Roman costumes, while its sculpted shapes by Goosens reference her signature curvilinear fabric techniques that earned her the sobriquet of "the master of the wrapped and draped dress". Goosens (1927-2016), nicknamed Monsieur Bijou, also made jewelry inspired by other periods of antiquity to compliment the couture clothing of Coco Chanel, Cristobal Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. After Goosens collaborated with Gres, he revisited golden spiral designs with Saint Laurent. Similar to the free-flowing fabric manipulated in Gres gowns, this hand-shaped necklace that we photographed in sunlight is a study in motion that drapes across a curvy cleavage. Adding drama to this necklace below its wire choker, the top teetering-wire pendant is a twisted and hammered horizontal double spiral, which is a Hellenistic symbol of life and transformation suggesting the breasts of a goddess of fertility and motherhood. Yet distinctly Goosens, 18 hand-cut and hand-dyed "ancient-Roman-blue" rock-crystal beads are wire-strung to weight a second tier of two separate vertical double-spiral pendants. On each, a wrapped-wire tube divides the blue beads. Between these vertical pendants in two tiers, the central vertical pendants each feature a one-of-a-kind multicolor bead (yellow/blue/red/black/white) in two lengths with abstract organic patterns recalling ancient Italian glasswork. Four more blue beads bracket these larger colorful beads. An additional 10 blue beads and 5 wire tubes decorate the bottom looped wire pendant, as well as the bottom of the wire choker. Like the hammered-wire jewelry designs of modern artist Alexander Calder, the creative complex construction of this necklace surprisingly required no metalsmith techniques, such as soldering or casting, just great skill with a jewelry pliers and hammer. For a bigger picture of couture clothing by Madame Gres during the decade beginning in 1969, she notably designed many museum-collected one-color silk-taffeta draped long gowns with empire waists and simple high collars or geometric cut-outs. Remarkably, the focal points for some of these unique dresses were at the wrists, from where long pouf sleeves voluminously droop around the hands to nearly the floor like two enormous long-petaled flowers. If paired with this equally downward-focused and balanced necklace from this same period, its bold Greco-Roman elements would have pulled a viewer's gaze of the dress from floor to face. Although there is no significant provenance for this necklace, hammered brass and tinted rock crystal were among the few materials repeatedly associated with Goosens from 1969-71. For example, in his overlapping interior-decor collections based on themes of waterlilies or foliage, Goosens hammered gilt brass wire and sheets (see our final closeup photo) to represent plant parts or he wired rock-crystal beads to appear as tiny fruits. While the two multicolor glass or resin beads in this necklace are atypical, the combination of blue, yellow and red is a palette that the designer used for other pieces of rock-crystal jewelry and he created many kinds of multicolor faux stones with glass or resin paste, such as faux Tibetan turquoise including black and white. According to journalism based on interviews with Goosens, he often acquired unusual stones and glass for inspiration during his extensive travels exploring museum-collected antiquities. Since Maison Goosens was acquired in 2005 by Maison Chanel, it opened the Parisian showroom Galerie Goosens and associated shops to sell many kinds of reproductions and reimagined works by the founder, which fortunately does not suit the completely handmade elements of this necklace. So this couture piece remains one-of-a-kind. If desiring a vintage haute-couture original by Robert Goosens, we recommend perusing the Maison Goosens website so that a reproduction with a contemporary signature is not mistakenly purchased. Madame Gres (1903-1993) was born Germaine Emelie Krebs, but initially identified her fashion designs with the pseudonym Alix and later Alix Barton...

This is a magnificent Museum Quality Austro-Hungarian Ruby, Diamond, Enamel and Pearl Pendant Necklace with a Cupid Archer and his Bow and Arrow with a fabulous Winged Angel at the top. The pendant is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. The pendant is one of the most beautiful Renaissance Revival jewels...

Period: 1860 circa Length: 73 mm Weight: 9,8 gr The earrings were made around 1860 in the Neoarchaeological style, which became widespread starting in the 19th century thanks to the...

An exceptionally rare Early Victorian jewel by the celebrated Parisian goldsmith François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, one of the most important figures of the 19th century Romantic jewel...

This Egyptian Revival scarab bracelet captures the exuberant color and symbolism that defined 1970s gemstone jewelry, stringing together eight carved scarabs in a rainbow of natural ...

A wonderful figural sterling silver letter in the form of a one hump camel. The camel wears a wry expression on its face and has a finely detailed, sculptural quality. This is...

Florentine Victorian Revival Drop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold These earrings are crafted in 14k yellow gold and feature a Victorian Revival design with engraved Florentine-style scr...

This is a magnificent piece of Austro-Hungarian Emerald Ruby and Pearl jewelry. It is in the Renaissance Revival style and dates to circa 1870. The...

Clips-on earrings designed by Reinstein-Ross. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York city by the exclusive jewelry designers of Reinstein-Ross. This pair has been crafted with classic patterns in solid yellow gold of 20 karats (.833/.999 Au) with a delicate thin brushed finish. The earrings are embellished with two natural earth mined vivid green peridots and are fitted at the reverse with 18kt gold posts (Removable) for pierced ears and hinged omega backs for fastening clips. Peridots: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 oval faceted cut (10 x 8 x 5 mm) of intense green peridots, with a combined weight of about 3.68 carats. Birthstone: Peridots for the month of August. Weight: 9.25 Grams, (5.95 Dwt). Measurements: 14 mm by 12 mm (0.55 x 0.47 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped / inscribed with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .833/.999 gold and signed as follows, "REINSTEIN ROSS 20KT / .750". Reinstein-Ross The company of Reinstein Ross was founded by Susan Reinstein and Brian Ross in 1985. Both are jewelry artists whose vision is to create high quality jewelry with a personal touch and unique designs. Both have a background in fine arts and crafts, which helps them create beautiful and meaningful jewelry pieces. They jewelry is not mass produced and made piece by piece with special attention to details. Collateral: This Reinstein Ross pair is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of these Reinstein Ross earrings...

Massive and Extraordinary Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Bezel Set Jet Paste Collar, necklace provenance of Bunny Mellon. Created by Roger Jean Pierre the large Egyptian revival styled collar composed of round and oval collet set and faceted paste jets. Hubert de Givenchy' s penchant for the dramatic oversized necklace...

This beautiful 19th-century bracelet, crafted in England, is an outstanding example of Neo-Etruscan jewelry design, blending timeless elegance with intricate craftsmanship. Made from...

Period: 1865 Provenance: United Kingdom Dimensions: 7,5 x 3,8 cm Weight: 15,93 gr This yellow gold Holbeinesque pendant is characterized by a central Siberian amethyst of approximately 10 carats, surrounded by rose cut diamonds and polychrome cloisonné enamels, embellished with further rose cut diamonds, while the external profiling of the pendant is characterized by minute natural pearls; the lower part, however, is completed by a square-shaped pendant in which the diamonds and cloisonné enamels return. The back of the pendant, however, still deserves attention as it is finely engraved with an arabesque motif which gives further preciousness to the object. The Holbein style, of which this pendant is an example, is inspired by the original jewellery designs of the German painter Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 – 1543), court painter to King Henry VII...

Vintage Cuff Venetian Green Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Cuff Bracelet Image of Venus and Cupid - Goddess associated with love, beauty and fertility Sterling Silver 925 appro...

Circa 1880s Etruscan Revival Brooch, 14K Yellow Gold and measuring 1 3/4 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch in thickness. Centrally set with an 18 M.M. diameter domed Lapis Lazulli, The...

An 18 karat yellow gold openwork hinged bangle by Temple St. Clair, depicting a repeating vine motif bordered on either side by gold beads. This bangle is hinged on one side and feat...

This genuine and authentic Tacori man’s wedding band has a distinctive and distinguished scrollwork design that endlessly swirls around the center of it. Made in platinum, this band ...

Victorian Etruscan Revival celestial star bracelet. Very rare bracelet of a celestial star highly decorated, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 187...

This beautiful 14k gold bracelet features intricate Etruscan Revival wirework, with twisted gold wire, a repeating motif of squares and circles, and swooping designs along the top an...

The unique design inspired by the avant garde stlyle of the Retro era was the creation the proprietor while living in Germany in the 1970s. Known for their amazing craftsmanship the ...

Castellani® commissioned to have this distinctive 42.06ct Natural Black Opal hand carved into an intaglio. The subject is “Venus Rising Out of the Sea”,the same scene that the famous...

This striking John C. Rinker ring features a bold blue topaz center stone that immediately draws the eye with its vivid color and dimensional checkerboard reflections. Surrounding th...

Indulge in a rare antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Egyptian Revival Winged Scarab Pendant in 14K Gold with magnificent enamel work. The delicate scarab insect pendant is an Art Nouveau ...

Featuring handmade double-spiral filigree links, this vintage collar choker necklace was created by tightly twisting fine silver wire, which was ...

AGL-certified natural Colombian emerald cabochon with minor oil treatment, bezel set in a 14K yellow gold Egyptian Revival ring with concentric double-bezel frame, granulation should...

Simply Beautiful Finely Detailed Rare Vintage Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold. Featuring intricate patterns and rich textures Granula...

This beautiful Renaissance revival Holbeinesque necklace is 1890 ca Artful hand made of solid 18 Kt gold, platinum portions Holbeinesque Renaissance jewellery was rediscovered by Vic...

An Etruscan revival pendant brooch designed by Ernesto Pierret (1824-1898). This is an exceptional and extremely rare pendant-brooch created in Roma Italy by the master jeweler Erne...

Beautifully made late 20th century earrings and necklace made in the 19th century archeological revival style. This Ancient Geek style featuring interlocked circles with floral, scroll and palmette designs with bead spacers. The necklace has a woven wheat chain and terminates with a double palmette push button clasp that has a figure eight safety. It is marked 750 and the makers mark. The matching earrings have the same design. The backs have posts with levers. The earrings measure 1.21" long by .66" wide by .23" deep. Both pieces are 18k gold. Information From Olympico Website: "OLYMPICO" company is dedicated to the manufacturing of modern, contemporary jewellery, as well as copies of ancient Greek jewellery. This jewellery can be found in many Greek and foreign museums and is dated back to the classical Greek period B.C. (Minoan, Mycenaean and Archaic era) up to the Byzantine period. In our workshop, we also create jewellery that belongs to the series "Modern Edition From Ancient Jewellery". This series is inspired by ancient Greece. Greek Jewelry History from their site as well: The history of Greek jewellery dates back to the earliest time of prehistory. Masterpieces of exceptional fineness and art found in Crete and other islands where the Minoan civilization flourished leave us amazed by the findings of Mycenae. The Persian Wars...

Dangle drop earrings designed by Mario Buccellati. Very elegant pair of colorful dangles drop earrings, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Buccellati. These everyday ea...

A beautiful and unusual snake bracelet from the mid-century era. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, a double serpent body which coils one time around the wrist. The body is textured wi...

Antique pendant / brooch with hand - carved hard stone Cameo depicting Bacchus or Dionysus accented with Diamonds in Silver clusters. Bacchus or Dionysus - the God of the Grape ...

Crafted in silver with hand-carved natural nummite, the Arc Ring features a smooth, curved silhouette inspired by the protective form of the eye and the enduring symbolism of ancient...

Dramatic Roger Jean Pierre for Givenchy Pendant ear clips of faceted pear shaped and round black jet Swarovski crystals and deep ruby garnet faceted stones set in black japanned b...

Details are here below: Metal- Silver Metal purity- sterling silver or 925 Color- Oxidized silver look Length- 20"inches Weight- 16.300gms Presented in Our Signature Jewellery Box ...

With distinct handmade glass by French Maison Gripoix for a faux amethyst 25mm domed open-back oval cabochon poured into a forged wire ring topped with a serrated-bezel setting, this...

Antique Portuguese Silver Cup, thick walled, with continuous cast floral ornaments and well preserved internal gilding. This cup has a set of small sized conventional Portuguese ha...

Great lava cameo earrings with the proper mirror images of the female goddess Demeter in high relief on both the top round piece and the bottom pendeloque. Lava is comprised of limes...

Antique Ceremonial Silver Belt (315 Gram) from the Caucasus Circa 1900 Originating from the Caucasus region (likely Armenia), features intricate repousse and niello work, commonly wo...

Composed of 18K gold, this antique archaeological revival brooch in the form of a fibula dates from circa 1870. Elaborately ornamented with appl...

An antique Italian micromosaic and gold brooch-cum-pendant and earrings suite. The pendant has a gold bale, with granulated Etruscan style work, the central micromosaic features Cupi...

This unusual necklace was created in 1875 ca. It features two round discs suspended from gold chains attached to a grooved barrel clasp. Each disk is decorated with twisted gold wire ornaments, gold balls and a star with five points...

This substantial Southwestern squash blossom necklace features a double strand of sterling silver beads accented by numerous turquoise-set blossom stations. Each turquoise cabochon i...

This is a pair of authentic and signed Miriam Haskell vintage earrings. They are in the mid-century romantic esthetic that defined that period in American high end jewelry. The earri...

Fabergé by Victor Mayer blue enamel diamond gold egg pendant, created circa 2000 in the celebrated revival tradition of Fabergé objets de vertu. Crafted in 18 kt yellow gold, the pen...

Estate Egyptian Revival royal purple amethyst bead 14K yellow gold necklace 20th Century The design of this necklace is based on Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom necklaces called Poppy B...

Venetian Purple Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Pendant Image of Hermes - the messenger of Gods fortunes wealth & athletes Sterling Silver 925, 48 Grams, with small natural Amet...

This very well crafted Egyptian style bangle bracelet exhibits many different gold textures that are inlaid with vivid blue Lapis Lazuli columns a...

This signed vintage Frederick Mosell 2 tier bib necklace is from the 1955-1960. It has a combination of periods of Egyptian Revival, Etruscan and Renaissance in design and execution....

VINTAGE VICTORIAN STYLE RUBY AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING Fine elongated shape with 2 bright, vibrant deep red round-shaped rubies to the north and south of a total approx. weight of...

Antique Renaissance Revival Cameo Ring: Explore the exquisite craftsmanship of this antique Renaissance revival ring (circa 1850), featuring a cameo of a gryllos, a multi-headed animal and human composite set in a substantial 18k gold mounting adorned with hand painted black and white...

This piece impresses with its originality. While this cross is worked in the Renaissance style we can also observe the cross of the Templars positioned in the front. The whole pendan...

This striking antique bracelet is a beautiful example of the Etruscan Revival style, characterized by its intricate silverwork and ornate detailing. Crafted with openwork oval links ...

One of our favourite jewellery styles is Etruscan Revival, and this bangle is a lovely example of English jewellery from the last quarter of the 19th century. Crafted from 15 karat y...

A fine antique Egyptian gold & faience pottery ring. With an old tag attached identifying the scarab as ancient. Set in a rudimentary bezel setting and ...

This beautiful vintage Mexican necklace is sterling silver with sodalite chip inlay. The pendant on this necklace measures 1 1/4 by 2 1/4 inc...

Inspired by ancient Egyptian beaded necklaces and the protective symbolism of the Eye of Horus, the Udjat Necklace is strung with hand-carved av...

Miriam Haskell signature Russian Gilt Etruscan Revival pendant earrings. Made of back to back gilt filigrees, textured gilt brass beads, accented with small gold plate cut steel bea...