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Dimos 18k Gold Filigree Sfalaki Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Athens, GR
One of the most loved classical and elegant workmanship of the filigree. Known as "Sfalaki" in our world completely handmade in 18k yellow gold. Filigree smoothness topped with a cen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Cross with Enamel and Sapphires
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine era cross in 18 karat gold completely handmade decorated with granulation, round cut sapphires 1,15 carats and red enamel. On the sides of its circle there are three smalle...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Filigree Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Filigree cross in 18k yellow gold with 0.12 carats brilliant cut diamonds. The smoothness and the peacefulness of the particular filigree work sets it to the most suave feeling that ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
24 Karat Handcrafted Tapered Granulated Coin Necklace Adorned with Diamonds
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
Tapered Granulated Coin Necklace handcrafted by our skillful Craftsmen. The back cover of the pendant adorned with geometrical pattern semi transparent enameled.
Diamonds : 1.98 ct
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold
24 Karat Handcrafted Disc Form Granulated Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
24K Handcrafted Disc Form Granulated Diamond Tennis Bracelet.
Diamond : 1.44 ct
Gold Weight : 28.78 gr
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold
24 Karat Fine Gold Handcrafted Eternal Ring Decorated with Granules and Diamonds
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
Completely hand-fabricated by our experienced craftsmen. 24K Fine Gold Handcrafted Eternal Ring Decorated with Granules and Diamonds.
Size : 8 US Standards
Weight of Gold : 17.96 gr
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Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold
24 Karat Wide Weave Mesh Band Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
A timeless design, inspired by classical Greel Period. Completely hand-fabricated in our atelier by experienced craftsmen. 24K fine gold with radiant cut diamond ring.
Size : 7 U.S....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold
24 Karat Gold Handcrafted Wide Weave Mesh Band Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
24K Fine gold Handcrafted solitaire ring decorated with twisted wires and a round cut diamond.
Size : 7 US Standards
Weight of Gold : 18.70 gr
Weight of Diamond : 0.46 ct
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold
24 Karat Gold Handcrafted Disc Form Diamond Pendant
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
Handcrafted disc form granulated diamond pendant.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold
Dimos 22k Gold Byzantine Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in Athens, GR
The ring of mobile art. A dome 22k gold creation based of museum work and a high level of workmanship skill that it takes years to achieve. The granulation work covers the whole ring...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Medieval Cross with Black and White Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
A medieval cross hosts the todays cross of Christianity. A united symbol that brings out 2 worlds with the outer and inner center cross. Set in 18 karats yellow gold with 1.20 karat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Greek Medieval Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Classical Style 18 Karat Gold Cultured Pearl Bangle Bracelet
Located in Dorset, GB
This is clever, classically simple and timelessly elegant; an 18ct gold bangle, consisting of a single tubular length of gold culminating in a cultured pearl at each end. The bracele...
Category
Early 20th Century British Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
24k Hand Inlayed Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 24k gold cuff bracelet relates back to ancient Greek times. The urn on the front of the
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold
Dimos 18k Gold Briolette Swiss Blue Topaz Knitted Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
Most people call it a lariat necklace. We call it The Tie. Our signature work of knitting process completely hand done by 18 karat wires and tight with the Hercules knot in the middl...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
24 Karat Gold Handcrafted and Hand Engraved Eternal Band Ring
By Serhat Design
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
24K Pure gold, handcrafted and hand engraved eternal band ring. Decorated with Rund Tsavorite garnets and marquise diamonds.
Size : 7.5 US Standards
Weight of Gold : 8.45 gr
Weight ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, 24k Gold
Red Agate, Carnelian and Gold Ancient Necklace
Located in London, GB
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Much of the jewellery in Ancient Greece, the Hellenistic Period specifically (c. 323 BCE–31 BCE), was
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
Franco-Russian Alexander III Commemorative Medallion, 1896
Located in St. Catharines, ON
In silvered bronze, a table medallion commemorating Nicholas and Alexandra’s visit to Paris to lay the first stone on the Alexander III bridge in 1896, with dedication inscriptions i...
Category
1890s French Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Pot Wooden Handle 16.60 Ounce
Located in Boca Raton, FL
7 1/4 inches. There is a Hallmark of a male Greek profile and weighs approximately 16.60 ozt.
Category
Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ancient Egyptian Mycenean Period Carnelian Shells with Matching Gold Shell Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
examples in the British Museum. These are reported in “Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan, and
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Double Strand Choker Necklace with Ancient Egyptian Cowrie Shell Center, Gold
Located in Bloomington, IN
version of this bead in the “Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek., Etruscan, and Roman, in the Departments
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Marcus
Co. Arts
Crafts Gold Bracelet, circa 1905
By Marcus
Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1905, 14k, by Marcus & Co. New York. Prehistoric petroglyphs, Ancient Greek jewelry, Art
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Deco Bar Necklace Enamel Greek Key Pearl 10k Gold Conversion Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
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Originally a brooch the enameled bar is attached to the chain. The powder blue enamel features a Greek key
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Greek Lion Hemidrachm Pendant in 18K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Greek Lion Hemidrachm Pendant in 18K gold and sterling silver. Minted at Chersonesos in the region
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
22 Karat Gold Greek Revival Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 22 karat yellow gold (stamped K22) Greek Revival earrings measuring 2 inches long
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold
22K Gold Ancient Greek Revival Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 22-karat yellow gold ancient Greek revival design earrings, each set with one
Category
Early 1900s Greek Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Greek Silver Coin (c240-290 BC) Pendant 14k
Located in Litchfield, CT
14k, The Coin is Greek c240-290 BC approximately, Silver. A sleek 14k gold frame is the perfect
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Silver
Handcrafted Lava Stone Chalcedony Yellow Gold Greek Style Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Stones (Chalcedony).
This Bracelet has Seven Greek/Roman Gods.
Days of the week take their names to Roman
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Disc and Bird Greek Revival Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 22 karat yellow gold (stamped K22) disc and bird design Greek Revival earrings
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Emerald and Ruby Greek Revival Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 18 karat yellow gold Greek Revival earrings (stamped 18K), each set with one 1.8mm
Category
Early 20th Century Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Athena Necklace Coin Pendant Genuine Ancient Greek Athenian Silver Tetradrachm
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A one-of-a-kind necklace pendant created by London-based jewellery designers, Hasbani Diamonds
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
22 K Gold Hammered Tapered form Greek Inspired Crab Bracelet
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
22 K Gold Hammered Tapered form Greek Inspired Crab Bracelet
Gold Weight : 42.46 Grams
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
22k Gold, Gold
Handcrafted Lava Stone Chalcedony Yellow Gold Greek Style Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Stones (Chalcedony).
This Bracelet has Seven Greek/Roman Gods.
Days of the week take their names to Roman
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Lava Stone Chalcedony Yellow Gold Greek Style Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Stones (Chalcedony).
This Bracelet has Seven Greek/Roman Gods.
Days of the week take their names to Roman
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Lava Stone Chalcedony Yellow Gold Greek Style Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Stones (Chalcedony).
This Bracelet has Seven Greek/Roman Gods.
Days of the week take their names to Roman
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Lava Stone Chalcedony Yellow Gold Greek Style Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Stones (Chalcedony).
This Bracelet has Seven Greek/Roman Gods.
Days of the week take their names to Roman
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted Lava Stone Chalcedony Yellow Gold Greek Style Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Stones (Chalcedony).
This Bracelet has Seven Greek/Roman Gods.
Days of the week take their names to Roman
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 350 BC Corinth Pegasus Stater Coin Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
with an authentic silver Stater 350-330 BC, from the ancient Greek city of Corinth. The main frame is
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Greek God Face of Bacchus 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Charm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gold charm pendant featuring an emotive face of Greek God Bacchus
2.9 grams
18k yellow
Category
1880s Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Greek Levant - Owl
Athena - Ancient Greek Coin from set in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
gold chains are sold separately.
-- Coin information:
Greek Levant, Uncertain mint. Imitating Attica
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Greek Levant - Owl
Athena - Ancient Greek Coin from set in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
gold chains are sold separately.
-- Coin information:
Greek Levant, Uncertain mint. Imitating Attica
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Greek Key Scottish Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Dazzling gold and agate Scottish brooch made with an undulating Greek Key pattern in gold and
Category
Mid-19th Century Scottish High Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Greek Key Bangle
Located in Stamford, CT
A strong three dimensional Greek Key pattern appears to rise from the fine background engraving on
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Gold Greek Gods and Goddess Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Antique 18 karat gold cuff links. The bezel edged oval cuff links depict Greek Gods and
Category
Early 1900s Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Ancient Greek Pegasus Coin Cuff in 18kt Yellow Gold with 350 BC Corinth Stater
Located in Miami, FL
Coin cuff with Pegasus Stater from Corinth.
A modernist piece, created in Greece and mounted with
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
C1780 18k Agate Hard Stone Portrait Cameo Ring of Greek Poetess "Sappho"
Located in Baltimore, MD
a sensitive portrayal of Sappho, an early poetess who came of age in the time of the Ancient Greeks
Category
1780s British Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Greek Mythology Motif Cameo Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing antique cameo brooch featuring a nicely carved Greek mythology scene. The frame is made
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Greek Key Filigree Dinner Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
carats. The filigree features a stylized greek key motif and the hand engravings encompass the shank in
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ancient Greece 370-330 BC Aspendos Wrestlers Silver Stater Framed in 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
between 370 - 330 BC in the Greek city of Pamphylia in Aspendos, located in the actual west area of Turkey
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Silver Greek Coin Flip Charm Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Greek silver coin of Rhodes set in 22k yellow gold, and fixed on a sterling silver octagon
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Greek Athena and Nike Coin Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The ancient Greek coin set in this elegant necklace dates to the 2nd century BCE and celebrates
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Greek Sicily 461 BC Segesta Ancient Coin Flip Signet Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
very rare, genuine and authentic ancient Greek silver didrachm coin from the city of Segesta in Sicity
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Victorian Diamond 10 Karat Gold Greek God Pan Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting the elvish face of the Greek god Pan holding a diamond in his mouth
Old European cut
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Art Deco Greek Key DIamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet with a Greek key motif, in platinum. Approximate total
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
Handcrafted 24K Gold Ancient Hellenistic Greek Style Amphora Necklace
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
Handcrafted 24K Gold Ancient Hellenistic Greek Style Amphora Necklace
This item is limited and made
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Hellenistic Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 24k Gold
Victorian Enamel 14 Karat Gold Greek Key Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Flat band featuring black enamel in a Greek key motif all the way around
Delicate gold textured
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Natural Carved No Oil Emerald Greek Goddess Psyche
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The most beautiful on Earth - her name is Psyche.
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Psyche was a mortal woman whose extraordinary beauty made Aphrodite jealous and she sent her son Eros to punish Psyche. But he fe...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Emerald
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Winged Wheel Of Hermes Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered winged wheel
The Greek symbol for the god Hermes
With grooved
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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, 2025The 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, 2024To 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 ExpertApril 26, 2024To 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.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste 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 ExpertDecember 4, 2023To 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, 2023Jewelry 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To 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, 2023To 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2022To 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.
- Is antique jewelry worth money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To 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.
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