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18 Carat White Gold Onyx and Diamond Earrings
Located in Oxted, Surrey
18ct White Gold Onyx and Diamond Earrings. Set with 66 Diamonds in total in a milgrain setting
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Parrot Ring with Diamonds, Onyx, Emeralds and Coral Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
each eye, and his beak is beautiful coral. Handsome black onyx and gold complete the back of its head
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx

18 Karat Gemstone and Onyx Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A stylized onyx ring set in 18k yellow gold. This ring holds eight rectangular and square step-cut
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Vintage 1960s More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

9 kt Yellow Gold, Onyx and Diamond Gentleman s Signet Ring with Oval Face
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A 9 kt Yellow Gold, Onyx and Diamond Gentleman's Signet Ring with Oval Face. The central diamond
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Garrard Co. Coral Diamond Green Onyx Gold Necklace Bracelet Ring Set Suite
Located in New York , NY
The graduated necklace composed of 18 carat gold articulated circlets of twisted design, decorated
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Vintage 1960s English Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Modern Gold Cast Abstract Brooch with Green Onyx and Sapphires
Located in Bedford, NY
Unique one of a kind 14k gold brooch. A melody of shapes. It is 3" long and 1 1/2" tall. There are
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Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

1960s Pierre Cardin Space-Age, Sterling Silver, Onyx, Carnelian and 14K Pin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Winnetka, IL
An impressive sterling silver brooch with onyx, carnelian and 14K gold by Pierre Cardin. It's
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gold and Chalcedony "Snowman" Brooch by Cartier, Paris, circa 1965
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
A gold and chalcedony "snowman" brooch, with gold broom and top hat, ruby eye and black onyx
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, Ruby, Gold

Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Saint Louis, MO
In David Webb style, this gorgeous 18k yellow gold ring features a beautiful oval cabochon-cut
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Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Black Onyx Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and black onyx bracelet, circa 1960. The bracelet has a central row of
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Vintage 1960s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Amethyst and Onyx Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
onyx and cream enamel shoulders, ring size 7 1/2. Weight : 31.8gr.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Opal and Onyx Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail ring finely crafted in 18 k gold with diamonds weighing a total of 0.20 k, and an onyx and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold

Sixties Onyx and Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k. This onyx and eighteen-karat bracelet is delightfully sixties. The vibe is cool
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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Black Onyx Gold and Diamond Lion Ring
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold and black Onyx Lion ring set with a diamond studded Head and Tail. Eyes are set
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Druzy Pearl Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Elegant, custom made onyx druzy quartz and 14k white gold ring. Piece features a large cultured
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold

An Onyx And Gold Bracelet, By M.Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a series of onyx square to the textured gold links, mounted in 18k gold, 19.0 cm long
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Vintage 1960s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF and ARPELS Onyx and Gold Earrings.
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef and Arpels, France 18 karat yellow gold and onyx earrings. Circa 1965. Signed
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The onyx in this signet ring is in lovely condition and it so glossy! The stone is set within the
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Onyx, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Movable onyx bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

VCA Gold and Onyx Winking Cat Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An 18k gold, black onyx, black enamel, cabochon emerald and diamond winking cat brooch. Signed Van
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold

A fabulous yellow gold, onyx, coral and diamond bracelet.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, coral, onyx and diamond bracelet. The bracelet is composed of rectangular
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Vintage 1960s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings and Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
This earrings and ring set features sparkling old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.80ct. The color of these diamonds is F-G with VS1 clarity. The earrings measure 0.98in. ...
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Vintage 1960s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Onyx, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Amazing retrò earrings in 18 kt yellow and white gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold and Black Onyx Swirl Fluted Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
18K Rose Gold and Black Onyx swirl fluted Ring, Italian C.1960's. The Ring with large swirl top
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Vintage 1960s More Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Onyx and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
How stunning is this ring!? This onyx beauty is se in 9ct gold and at the centre of the stone there
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold

Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut jet black onyx and near colorless diamonds. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Please contact us if you
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Vintage 1960s Unknown More Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Topaz, Onyx, 9Karat Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Simple and elegant retrò bracelet in 9 karat rose gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rubies, Diamonds, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful dragonfly brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Onyx, Diamonds, Pearl, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Seaman Schepps Onyx Gold Brooch Pendant
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A recognizable seashell motif from Seaman Schepps. Bold design and presentation. In18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage 1960s Coral and Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Coral and black Onyx. Circa 1960s Size 4 1/2
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, Moonlights, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò bracelet in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with diamonds, rubies and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Onyx Pearls Little Pearls Red Bambù Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fabulous necklace made by 9K rose gold and silver nuggets
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Vintage 1960s Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral Diamond Onyx Gold Dome Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut jet black onyx and near colorless diamonds. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Please contact us if you
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Long Onyx and Chrysoprase Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A long 14 karat gold with onyx and chrysophrase link necklace.
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Vintage 1960s More Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold

Amethyst, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Onyx, Pearls, Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic pendant necklace on 14 kt rose gold and silver
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Si...

Onyx Rings, Diamonds, Rubies, Moonstone, Yellow Gold and Silver Retro Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retro pendant realized with onyx rings of different sizes, a central moonstone flower
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond, Crystal and Black Onyx Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with crystal and black onyx. The ring features round brilliant-cut
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Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Hollywood Regency Onyx Abalone Shell Gold Glitter Arturo Pani Coffee Table
By Arturo Pani, P. E. Guerin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a sea of gold glitter and abalone shells cast in resin
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Gold Leaf

Diamonds, Onyx, Cameo, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Simple and elegant retrò bracelet in 9 karat rose gold and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Aquamarine, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Onyx, Gold and Silver Bracele
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
spheres, two onyx ring as extremes and, as closure, a butterfly shape clasp mounted with diamonds on the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, ...

Garnets, Sapphires, Onyx, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic dangle earrings in 9 karat rose gold and silver structure mounted with three leaves
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Onyx, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Coral, Onyx, 14Kt Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold and silver structure mounted with a coral finely carved surrounded by leaves studded with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Yellow Sapphires Garnets Onyx White Stones Rose Gold and Silver Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
of onyx plates (16 mm) with rose gold and garnets flowers in the center and white stones hoops around
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Vintage 1960s Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Onyx, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò pendant necklace in 14 kt rose gold and silver
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Onyx Rose Gold and Silver Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver, embellished with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold...

Turquoise, Onyx, Tanzanite, Diamonds, Platinum and 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion earrings in platinum and 14 kt white gold structure mounted with a drop turquoise
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamonds, Onyx, Hard Stones, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Marvelous retro bracelet realized with sections of hystro topazes and onyx rings which alternate
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 18k Coral and Onyx Ring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous pair of rings from the Vintage (ca1960s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, each ring
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Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis, Magnesite, Onyx, Diamonds, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
crystal and onyx. Between of the, structure in 9 kt white gold studded with diamonds and little structures
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Gold Necklace Bracelet Set
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautiful. Crafted in links of onyx and 18k gold that create two bracelets or just the necklace. Singed VCA
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Vintage 1960s French More Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Pair of Onyx Abalone Shell Gold Glitter Cocktail Tables by Arturo Pani
By Arturo Pani
Located in Dallas, TX
These tables feature cross sections of cream and copper colored onyx stone floating in a sea of
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Onyx, Gold Leaf

Vintage onyx and diamond cocktail ring
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage onyx and diamond cocktail ring. Set in 18ct white gold with onyx and diamonds for circa
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Onyx, Hard Stones, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful ring in 9k rose gold and silver structure realized with 7 sections of light blue hard
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Little Diamonds Topazes Onyx Rings Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Classic retrò link bracelet in 9K rose gold and silver
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Vintage 1960s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Pearls, Coral, Onyx, Stones, Gold and Silver Earr
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of onyx,coral
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Rubies Moonstone Flowers Onyx Rings Rose Gold and Silver Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant retrò link bracelet composed of 6 moonstone flowers, 6 onyx rings, rose gold and silver
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Vintage 1960s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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1960 Onyx And Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 1960 onyx and 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 Rose Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 212 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1960 onyx and gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of 1960 onyx and gold over the years, but those made by Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and Georges Braque are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of 1960 onyx and gold can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Onyx rings, from our inventory of 101, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of 1960 onyx and gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 1960 Onyx And Gold?

Prices for a piece of 1960 onyx and gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,233.

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.