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1927 Large Danish Cup solid Gilt 830 Silver / 319 gr
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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1920s Danish Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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Silver

German Porcelain Plates Blue Gold Greek Key, Pair
By Hutschenreuther
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful pair of German porcelain appetizer plates with gold Greek-Key design, from
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Early 20th Century German Antique Greek Jewelry

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Gold

Berlin Iron Signet Ring with Cast of Faithful Dog and Band of Laurel Leaves
Located in Baltimore, MD
neoclassical motif which were a symbol triumph and prosperity in ancient Greece and Rome. Berlin Iron jewelry
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1830s German Georgian Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Berlin Iron

1905 Pair of Candle Holders Neoclassical Corinthian Columns / 372 gr
Located in SE
occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating
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Early 1900s Swedish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
gold wire designs in the style of ancient Greek and Etruscan jewelry. . The interior of the locket
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1870s Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Archaeological Revival Purple Glass Bead Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
graceful movement and texture. The Archaeological Revival movement drew inspiration from ancient Greek
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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Ancient Macedonian Alexander the Great Coin Set in 22 kt Gold Emerald Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek (Macedonian) Alexander the Great Tetradrachm Coin, 336-323 BC, set in a 22-karat
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15th Century and Earlier Macedonian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

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Metal, Gold

An important pair of gold Hellenistic earrings
Located in London, GB
, Catalogue of the jewellery, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman, in the departments of antiquities, British Museum, n
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Hellenistic Antique Greek Jewelry

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Gold

Important Victorian Hardstone Intaglio Necklace
Located in London, GB
, the elderly Anchises, from Troy, after it has been sacked by the Greek army, each intaglio rubover set
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1880s British Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

The Emperors Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Emperors Necklace, an early Victorian hardstone cameo necklace, the twelve oval chalcedony cameo plaques, each carved with the profile of a Roman Emperor, all mounted in close-ba...
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1840s British Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
(or Aphrodite, as she was called during the time it was made). Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Ancient Greek Gold Dress Fastener Fibula Brooch - 550 BC
Located in London, GB
Greek jewelry. Provenance: Ex. English private collection, Ex. London dealer and acquired in the
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Magnificent Victorian 1.80 Carat Diamond Love Knot Brooch Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Celtic artwork,carved sculptures from the ancient Egyptians, and also ancient Greek jewelry Symbol of
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1860s Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 14k Gold Square Greek Key Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Square Greek Key earrings in 14 karat yellow gold. Large earrings but light wear with beautiful
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Oval Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key oval pendant in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek key Circle Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key circle earrings in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Drop Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key earrings in 18k yellow gold in drop shape. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Greek key Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character. Can be
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Greek Key Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character. Can be
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dimos 14k Yellow Gold Greek key Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 14k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and character. Can be
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Yellow Gold Greek key Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key carved band ring in 18k yellow gold. Unique and not commercial piece with depth and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 18 karats yellow gold set with 0.72 carats of Rubies and Emeralds. The frame
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This large pendant in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Located in Athens, GR
The owl pendant in 18 karat yellow gold handcrafted with filigree wires and decorated with granulation. Simple and very classy can be worn attached to anything and give it any level...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

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18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Bangle Bracelet
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This necklace in 18 karats white gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Goddess Athena Greek Key Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Goddess Athena silver coin that dates somewhere in 510 B.C set in 18k yellow gold frame with Greek
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This pendant in 18 karats white gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Band Ring with Sapphires
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key band ring in 18 karats yellow gold Greek Key set it with 1.70 carats of blue Sapphires
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This earrings in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cuff with Black Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key cuff bracelet handmade by Dimos in 18 karat gold with 4.02 carats natural brilliant cut
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

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Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Ancient Greek God of Love "Eros" Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Greece). A longer earring decorated with acanthus leaves spirals and EROS in the center. Perhaps this is
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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22k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Ancient Greek God of Love "Eros" Bracelet
Located in Athens, GR
necklace is exhibited in the archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki ( Second largest city of Greece
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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22k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Band Ring with Rubies
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key band ring in 18 karats yellow gold with the one of the most recognizable designs
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Earrings with Rubies
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key collection. This earrings in 18 karats yellow gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 1700s Gold Miniature Pendant with Greek Mythology Perseus Andromeda
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 1700’s gold miniature pendant with Greek mythology Perseus Andromeda by artist nathaniel
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16th Century Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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14k Gold

Dimos 22k Gold Ancient Greek God of Love "Eros" Ring
Located in Athens, GR
is exhibited in the archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki ( Second largest city of Greece). Acanthus
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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22k Gold

1912-1914 Greek Military Medal Enamel Gold Pendant
Located in Frederick, MD
Weight: 17.7g Composition: 14k Gold Tested Condition: Estate:Some damage in enamel, see photos. Era: Vintage Measure*: 38.8mm (w) 44.3mm (h) 3.5mm (d)
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1910s Greek Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry

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14k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Band ring in 18 karats yellow gold set with colorful gems, 1.60 carats of Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires. The frame around it is the pave setting with 0.40 carats brilliant cut diamo...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Rubies and Diamonds Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key pendant in 18 karats yellow gold set set with 1.80 carats of Rubies and 0.23 carats
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Band ring in 18 karats white gold set with colorful gems, 1 carat of Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and 0.15 carats of natural brilliant cut diamonds that adds light and luxury to the p...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
Happy Greek key collection. This earrings in 18 karats white gold it’s one of the most recognizable
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Ancient Greek Medusa Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Medusa. Classical piece that has become a fashion statement. The Greek mythology states that Medusa
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Cameo Greek Theatrical Mask Ring
Located in Joelton, TN
Greek Theatrical Mask Ring.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Muse
Located in Chesterland, OH
a beautiful portrait of a young greek muse. The execution of the shell is amazing, and the relief
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry

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Pinchbeck

Ancient Greek Gold and Agate Beads Necklace
By Bactrian
Located in Lugano, CH
This elegant example of ancient jewellery is composed of opaque white and greyish brown agate beads
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Gold

Ancient Greek Gold and Agate Beads Necklace
Located in Lugano, CH
melon beads. A unique piece of ancient jewellery, the necklace is restrung and wearable. Provenance
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry

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Agate, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Leaf Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Greek Leaf Earclips Weight: 9.7 grams
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Early 20th Century Antique Greek Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

French Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Comedy Mask Tragedy Theater Cufflinks
Located in Antwerp, BE
resembling characters from Ancient Greek comedy and tragedy theatre. Through a cable chain, one cufflink
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1880s French Late Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ball Black Co. Greek Revival Sterling Silver Basket, circa 1870
By Ball Black Co.
Located in Goettingen, DE
Ball Black & Co. Greek Revival Sterling Silver Basket circa 1870 Very decorative Greek style
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1870s American Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Art Deco Classic Greek Key Center Diamond Platinum Gold Cufflinks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These stunning cufflinks are platinum tops and 18k backs. I couldn't find any markings, but I tested them. Each of the 4 bezel set diamond centers have a sunny ray motif around the ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Greek Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Georgian Hardstone Cameo Signet Ring, Greek Philosopher, 9ct Rose Gold
Located in Shepton Mallet, GB
An extremely well carved agate Cameo depicting a Classical Greek Philosopher, originally crafted in
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1830s European Georgian Antique Greek Jewelry

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Agate, Rose Gold

Ancient Carnelian Intaglio of Nike, the Greek Goddess of Victory
Located in London, GB
Set in an 18k Gold Ring, the Carnelian of a pleasant deep orange colour, the helmeted Nike is holding the Wreath of Victory in her right hand and in her left hand is a Palm Leaf and ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Greek Jewelry

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Carnelian, 18k Gold

Beautiful Ancient Greek Silver Didrachm Coin from Taras
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful example of one of the most charming ancient Greek coin types. A silver didrachm
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Greek Jewelry

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Silver

Dimos 22k Gold God of Love "EROS" Cufflinks
Located in Athens, GR
The EROS (God of love) mans cufflinks. A pair that is inspired and transformed to a mans jewelry
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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22k Gold

Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of Alexander the Great
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and highly desirable lifetime issue Alexander the Great tetradrachm. Struck at the Amphipolis mint, during Alexander's lifetime, circa 325 - 323 BC. The obverse with a...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Greek Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Dimos 18k Gold Athenian Owl Pendant
Located in Athens, GR
Ancient Greek coin replica from 440 BC set in 18 karat yellow gold. The owl was the symbol of
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry

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18k Gold

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Antique Greek Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of antique greek jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect item from our selection of antique greek jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique greek jewelry from Serhat Design, Luigi Ferrara and Romae Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an object in our assortment of antique greek jewelry featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also princess cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of antique greek jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Greek Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of antique greek jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $102,083, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,090.

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 Antique Greek Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    The famous jewelry in Greek mythology is the necklace of Harmonia. Sometimes called the Necklace of Eriphyle, it was the work of the blacksmith god Hephaestus, so the story goes. After finding out that his wife Aphrodite was having an affair with the god Ares, he placed a curse on the necklace and presented it to Harmonia, the daughter of the lovers. The necklace subsequently brought disaster to Harmonia and everyone who wore it after her. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique jewelry, first try to locate any maker's markings. These may be found in a variety of inconspicuous locations, such as the insides of rings, the clasps of bracelets and chains and the backs of clip-on earrings, pendants and brooches. You can find trustworthy online reference guides that make searching for makers using their hallmarks easy. Once you have determined who produced your jewelry, learn about the creator and estimate approximately when they made your item. If your jewelry is at least 100 years old, it is antique. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist in dating your jewelry. Find a wide range of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, some antique jewelry is worth money. Precious metals and gemstones like platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds have value on their own. Even costume jewelry made of less expensive materials may prove valuable due to its style or maker. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique pieces, you may wish to have your jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.