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Georgian Era Antique Ruby Diamond Cross Pendant, 1700s
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare 18th century gold (approximately 16.5K) and silver cross is embellished with rubies and
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby

Georgian 18th Century Signet Ring with Ancient Roman Nicolo Intaglio of Hercules
Located in London, GB
A superb ancient Roman nicolo intaglio set in a late 18th century gold signet ring. Nicolo
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Signet Rings

Antique 1700s 22k Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century 22 karat yellow gold wedding band; part of
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Antique Early 1700s Wedding Rings

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Yellow Gold

Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
. The frame with palmette decoration is in 18K yellow gold. Size. 6 1/2 Gross weight: 1.64 gr. There is
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique 18th Century Pearl Garnet Gold Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
backed with red metallic foil to improve their colour. Red and gold are the dominant colours in Italian
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Drop Necklaces

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Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold

18th Century Georgian Gold Diamond Enamel Crown Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring in yellow gold 18 carats and silver decorated with a crown on a red guilloche background and
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18th Century Table Cut Diamond Silver Gold Tulip Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
decorated with tulips, Dutch, 18th century. ring size: 18 mm. 7 3/4 us. weight: 3.7 grams
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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

18th Century Table Cut Diamond Gold Dutch Tulip Motif Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
decorated with tulips, Dutch, 18th century.
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

18th Century Pearl Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair 18th Century pearl and gold drop earrings. The tops are set with oval-cut citrines
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

18th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. This beautiful and rare slightly curved antique ring
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Antique 18th Century French Empire Signet Rings

Materials

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

18th Century Turquoise Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
yellow gold Finger Size: 8 Weight: 3.3 gr
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cluster Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold

18th Century Garnet Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woma...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cluster Rings

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Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Enamel Gemstone Buckle
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very rare 18th century enamel buckle pair in a floral motif. Mounted with bright rubies
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Baroque Enamel Frames and Objects

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Enamel, Gold Plate, Silver

18th Century Rectangular Patch Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, second half 18th century. weight: 135.08 grams dimensions: 9.1 x 4.5 x 2 cm
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Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18th Century Spanish Rose Cut Oil Vinegar Diamonds Gold Foiled Cordoba Cross
Located in Cape May, NJ
fashion statement". Rare Spanish 18th Century 22K Gold & Rose Cut Diamond Cordoba Pendant Cross
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Poison Ring Circa 1790 s
Located in Firenze, IT
. The frame with pierced decoration is in 18K yellow gold. Size : 7 1/4 Gross weight: 1.42 gr. There is
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Late 18th Century Italian Gold Poison Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Ring engraved on the front with a noble coat of arms which we have managed to trace back to the Guidi Casavecchia family, circa 1730. On the inside there is a compartment for poison ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Fashion Rings

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Gold

18th Century Carved Sardonyx Cameo Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1750 High Karat Gold and Carved Sardonyx cameo ring, somewhat crude, ancient in form, with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown More Rings

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Agate, 22k Gold

18th Century "Mon Coeur Contre Le Votre"Gold and Enamel Playing Card Love Charm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
"Mon Coeur Contre Le Votre" a rare 18th century French Love charm and locket with enamel playing
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Antique 18th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Leda and the Swan Intaglio Ring, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and rare 18th-century ring features a chalcedony intaglio bezel-set in an 18K rose
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Antique 18th Century Fashion Rings

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Rose Gold

A Jamais Opaline and Gold 18th Century Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jamais’ which means forever, France, 18th century. weight: 6.7 gram ring size: 16. 5 mm
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Antique Late 18th Century British Fashion Rings

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15k Gold

Late 18th Century Enamel Gold Ring with Dog and Secret Compartment
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful and rare antique ring with a secret compartment. The central locket opens to reveal a space for memorabilia. The door of the locket is decorated with enamel depicting a d...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Engagement Rings

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Gold, Enamel

18th Century Baroque Pearls Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring that Aretinian mothers-in-law used to give to their daughters-in-law, as a symbolic inheritance from woman to woma...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cluster Rings

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18th Century Diamond Mounting Reset on Edwardian 14k Band
Located in Kingston, NY
18th Century Diamond setting remounted on an Edwardian 14k gold ring band. The 11 rose cut diamonds
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Antique 18th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Leda and the Swan Intaglio Ring, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful and rare 18th-century ring features a chalcedony intaglio bezel-set in an 18K rose
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Antique 18th Century Signet Rings

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Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18th Century Portuguese Gold Ring Set with Chrysoberyls (Chrysolites)
Located in Lisboa, PT
charm and craftsmanship of 18th-century European gold jewelry. Has been professionally cleaned and
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings

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Gold

Gold Mounted Quartz Caricature Head Snuff Box. Dresden, 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Carved as a Caricature Head Probably Dresden, mid-18th century
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Antique 18th Century German Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

‘Sequillé’ pendant in gold and diamonds, Portuguese. 18th century
Located in Lisboa, PT
18th Century Portuguese “Sequillé” Pendant-Brooch in Gold and Diamonds Originally conceived as a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18th Century, Iberian 22 Karat Gold and Emerald Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A handmade, 18th century Iberian pendant with emeralds, set in 22 karat yellow gold. The piece
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Crystal Flask, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Crystal bottle blown and cut, 18-carat gold setting.A band of gold encircles the neck and base of
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Antique 1790s French Vanity Items

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Crystal, Gold

Tablet Case in Gold with Enamel, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
half of the 18th century.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Desk Accessories

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
. Reference Olimpia Bruni, "Fedi chianine, in dono come tradizione" Mounted in yellow gold Finger Size: 7
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Engagement Rings

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Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold

18th Century Italian 22K Yellow Gold Chased Band Men s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
floral design at the two sides, and a geometrical design at the centre of the ring. Period: 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Fashion Rings

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Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Portuguese Gold Earrings with Rose-Cut Diamonds, 18th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Antique Portuguese Gold Earrings with Rose-Cut Diamonds – 18th Century A rare and elegant
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Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18th Century George II Gold and Bloodstone Etui Case, circa 1760
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 18th century George II gold and bloodstone etui case, circa 1760. With diamond push-piece
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Antique 18th Century English George II Boxes and Cases

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Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Band Ring, 22k Gold, Enamel, 18th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
following the restoration of King Charles II. This is an 18th century piece with full British hallmarks for
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Band Rings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lovely Pair of Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooches, 18th Century
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An enchanting pair of star brooches from the late 18th century, with one bigger than the other
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Gold Plate

Superb 18th Century French Antique Gold Monogrammed Intaglio Seal Ring Georgian
Located in London, GB
Superb 18th Century French Antique Gold Monogrammed Intaglio Seal Ring This antique signet ring
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Georgian Signet Rings

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18k Gold

Unusual Antique French 18K Gold Portrait Miniature Ring 18th Century Belcher
Located in London, GB
This highly unusual antique gold ring features a late 18th century French portrait miniature
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Fashion Rings

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18k Gold

Jasper and Gold Flask 18th Century. English Craftsmanship
Located in Paris, FR
in use since ancient times as a material for artistic sculpting. During the 18th century, this stone
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Antique 1790s English Vanity Items

Materials

Gold

Scarce Antique 18th Century Mughal 5ct Colombian Emerald Gold Ring Certified
Located in London, GB
A scarce late 18th century high-karat gold and emerald ring, circa 1780. This superb gold ring is
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

English, 18th Century, 18 Karat Gold Petrified Wood Agate Snuff Box
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
on snuff boxes that English gold snuff boxes from the second half of the 18th Century were rarely
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Boxes and Cases

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th Century Portrait Miniature Strass Ring Silver Rose Gold European
Located in Lisbon, PT
18th Century Portrait Miniature and Strass Ring in Silver and Rose Gold, English or French, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Late 18th Century Fede Gimmel Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold featuring two intertwined rings, each topped by a hand, meeting in the closed position
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 18th Century Iberian Earrings Emerald Pearl 22k Gold Spanish
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Table cut emeralds measure from 3mm x 3mm (center) to 3mm x 2mm and 1mm. As expected with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Dangle Earrings

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Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Heliotrope Bloodstone Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
success in all ventures Mounted in 18kt Gold Weight 8,6gr Size 7
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Italian 18th Century Georgian Gold Cameo Ring Bust of Medusa Hardstone
Located in London, GB
. The mount is crafted in 21K gold and is of typical late 18th century Georgian form. UK size M 1/2
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Extraordinary 18th Century Southern Italian Coral Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary bracelet manufactured in Southern Italy in the late 18th century. Impressive
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Antique 18th Century Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold

Italian Antique 18th Century Mythological Carved Coral 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Napoles Italy back in the late 18th century. This coral is very rare and is carved from the red ox-blood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Brooches

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

Antique Georgian 18th Century Rose Cut Diamond Three-Stone Gold Ring Engagement
Located in London, GB
This lovely antique rose cut diamond ring was made in England and dates from the mid-18th century
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Gold

French 18th Century Chrysoberyl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold split band. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 8.0 grams Ring Size: J (49) Band
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late 18th-Early 19th Century 18 Karat Gold Enamel Pendant, circa 1790-1800
Located in Aspen, CO
Late 18th Century to early 19th century, 18K and three colors of opaque enamel, this piece depicts
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Revival Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

18th Century Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Late 18th Century Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring with Rose Cut Diamonds This fantastic
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Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver

French Late 18th Century Paste Gold Poissarde Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Diamond", "emerald" and "ruby" paste stones, set in 18K gold, decorate these ornate, antique
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Antique Early 1800s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

18th Century Dutch Seal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Dutch 18th century seal in high carat gold in Louis XIV style, beautifully chased with
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Desk Accessories

Materials

22k Gold

18th Century Diamond Silver Gold Memento Mori Ring
Located in New York, NY
, in 18k gold and sterling silver. Engraved band reads, "Anna Spiegel, Ob. 29th, Nov. 1766."
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Antique 1760s Georgian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Set Gold Cross Pendant, French, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A faceted rubies and old cut diamond set gold cross pendant. French, late 18th century. Dimensions
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

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18th Century Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 18th century gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 32762 antique edition and 150 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of 18th century gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of 18th century gold over the years, but those made by Cartier, Tiffany Co. and Van Cleef Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of 18th century gold can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 19051 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding an option in this array of 18th century gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11049 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18th Century Gold?

On average, a piece of 18th century gold at 1stDibs sells for $4,477, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,575,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Questions About 18th Century Gold
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k is the perfect karatage for jewelry. While 24k is more prized and typically more expensive, it is also less dense and durable than 18k gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Whether 18-karat gold is valuable depends on a variety of factors. The price of gold per gram fluctuates with the market for gold. If the gold in question refers to a piece of jewelry, factors under consideration would include the style of the piece, if the accessory features any gemstones and what the gems are, where it was made, its condtion and more. A certified appraiser can evaluate 18-karat gold jewelry to determine its value. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of 18-karat gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 18K gold is real gold. However, it is not pure gold. Something marked 18K is 75 percent genuine gold and 25 percent metal alloy. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    18K green gold is an alloy created by mixing silver, copper and zinc with normal gold. 18K green gold is greener than 14K green gold. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of genuine 18K green gold from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not 18K gold wears off depends on how it's made. The finish will not wear off of a piece of jewelry or another object made entirely out of 18K gold. However, wear can occur on pieces that feature 18K gold plating, a thin layer of gold applied over another type of metal. You'll find a large selection of gold jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 18K gold watch is a timepiece made from gold precious metal of a specific purity. The term 18K means 18-karat, a precious metal that is 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    18K Italy gold is 18-karat gold produced in Italy. Karats tell you how much of a piece of metal is genuine gold. In the case of 18-karat gold, 18 parts are pure gold, and six parts are other metals. This makes 18-karat pieces 75 percent gold. You'll find a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, gold dipped, also known as gold plated, pieces are considered real gold. The process coats a piece of metal or alloy with a layer of gold for a gold finish. Shop a collection of 18 karat gold jewelry, solid and dipped, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between 24K gold and 18K gold is how much pure gold the metals contain. Something made of 24-karat gold is 99.9% pure gold, while 18-karat gold items are 75% gold and 25% alloy metals. Generally, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant due to the presence of alloy metals. On the other hand, 24-karat gold tends to be more richly colored and expensive. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.