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Art Nouveau Ruby 14 Karat Gold Hypnos Greek God Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep, as a green man motif
With a sleepy disposition, foliate
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika Coin, Silver and 22-Karat Gold Banded Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Dibol Coin (5th-4th century BC), set in a round 22-karat
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Metal, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Carved No Oil Emerald Greek Goddess Psyche
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The most beautiful on Earth - her name is Psyche.
⠀
Psyche was a mortal woman whose extraordinary beauty made Aphrodite jealous and she sent her son Eros to punish Psyche. But he fe...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Emerald
Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Goddess Athena Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular brooch features a highly rendered depiction of Athena, goddess of wisdom and war
Accented by an old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.04 carat - eye clean and white...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Greek Tragedy Theater Masks Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reversible charm designed as a gleeful comedy mask backed by a frowning tragedy mask
Completed by jump ring bale
Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold
Circa: 1900s
Measures: 7/8 x 7/16 i...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Goddess Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Nouveau 18 karat yellow gold Greek Goddess brooch featuring a woman in a toga holding
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter Gough
Co. Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Greek God Pan Stickpin
By Carter Gough
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting the stylized face of the Greek god Pan with long ears and curved horn design on forehead
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Larter
Sons 1905 Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Ajax Greek Warrior Men
s Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
highly rendered image of the Greek warrior Ajax wearing helmet with a large plume and ruffled cloak
With
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Ring with Greek Key Design in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, a filigree Greek key design, and a diamond-set border, in platinum. Atw center stone 0.75 ct., J
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Panel Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
flanked by meandering enameled Greek key border
Alternating with enameled "I" bar spacer links
Enamel is
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1890s Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Greek Decoration 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion
Located in Poitiers, FR
pendant is adorned on both sides with a transparent and beveled crystal, surrounded by a Greek decor.
It
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Agate cameo Tragic Greek Theatre Mask Ring Early 19th century
Located in Firenze, IT
An agate cameo ring, 19th century, set with an oval agate cameo depicting a tragic Greek theatre
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Owl
Athena - Ancient Greek Coin from set in 18k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
To appreciate its size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Genuine Greek Coin 3rd Cent. BC Pendant depicting Goddess Athena
s Owl
Located in Roma, IT
This sterling silver pendant is set with an authentic Greek silver coin from the 3rd Century BC
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique Oversized Hand-Carved Incolay Stone Classical Cameo Jewelry Box
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique oversized jewelry box features hand-carved incolay stone construction with four reserves
Category
19th Century American Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Stone
Art Nouveau Carved Tiger
s Eye 14 Karat Gold Greek Hero Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a hand carved tiger's eye stone depicting a Greek hero with helmet and stylized curling
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold
Victorian Citrine Pearl 14K Gold Vintage Greek Key Lotus Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
medium yellowish orange in color
Pierce with Greek key and lotus flower motif surrounds
Accented by
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Gold Greek Warrior Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a claw set oval carnelian intaglio depicting a stylized profile of a Greek warrior
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Greek Hellenistic Amethyst Intaglio of a Youth, 19th-Century Gold Ring.
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Greek Hellenistic Amethyst Intaglio of a Youth, Set in a 19th-Century Gold Ring
Category
19th Century Antique Greek Jewelry
A Silver Tetradrachm Kamarina Set In 18ct Gold Pendant 425 BC - 405 BC
Located in Firenze, IT
A Silver Tetradrachm Kamarina Set In 18ct Gold Pendant 425 BC - 405 BC. Bearded head of Herakles facing left, wearing a lion skin.
Athena driving a galloping quadriga towards the lef...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Greek Key Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to present this beautiful Vintage 1920's French Art Deco Greek Key Platinum, Diamond
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Ancient Greek Coin Pendant – Alexander the Great, Herakles
Zeus – Silver Drach
Located in Chicago, IL
This pendant features an authentic silver drachm struck during the reign of Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great (336–323 BC). The coin is hand-set in a cust...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Genuine Ancient Greek Coin 4th cent. BC 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Medusa
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18 kt gold ring features an authentic bronze Greek coin from 420-405 BC, adorned
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ring Round Greek Key Pattern Engagement 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
actual weight), framed with an intricate Greek key pattern, a hallmark of Art Deco era design. A circular
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Authentic Greek Athenian Owl Coin, circa 450 BC, Set in 22-Karat Gold Bezel
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Greek Athenian owl coin, circa 450 BC, set in a 22-karat gold bezel. Coin and bezel
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
22k Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring 4th Century AD with a Scarce Ionian Greek Electrum Coin
Located in London, GB
earlier object, a scarce Archaic Greek electrum coin. The electrum coins of the ancient kingdoms of Ionia
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Victorian Greek Revival Natural Pearl Filigree Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A one of a kind Greek Revival natural pearl filigree work necklace. Centering this necklace are a
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Authentic Greek Coin 4th Cent. B.C. 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting God Helios/Apollo
Located in Roma, IT
~Rose, Rhodon in Greek,a common practice in Greek coinage.
The Rhodians built the famous statue of
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Mug - Greek Revival - English Sterling Silver Gilt - 1874
Located in New York, NY
Victorian sterling silver gilt mug. Made by George Angell in London in 1874. Bowl has Classical frieze with harp-playing, courting, and reclining figures. Bowl bottom is lobed as is ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Meissen Jewelry Box With Colored Greek Mythology Reliefs
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare early Meissen item:
Large jewelry box in the style of Capodimonte on a rectangular floor
Category
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Porcelain
Berlin Iron Classic Architectural Elements Bracelet
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
, devotion and the bond of friendship and because of these emotional connections, jewelry with Greek Key
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Berlin Iron
Ancient Greek Ephesos, Ionia Bronze Coin Set in Gold Ring Flanked by Rubies
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic ancient Greek bronze coin from Ephesos, Ionia (circa 400-300 BC) custom mounted within
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Bee Coin Pendant in 18K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
be a wonderful adornment for a necklace or bracelet . This coin is from ancient Greece. Measurement
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Silver Ring set with Ancient Gorgon Head’s coin circa 350-300 BC
Located in Firenze, IT
has a hemidrachm affixed to the upper part, which is an ancient Greek coin worth half a drachma, with
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Silver Sicily Syracuse Tetradrachm Set in 18ct Gold Pendant 415-405 BC
Located in Firenze, IT
Sicily, Syracuse, Tetradrachm struck under the Second Democracy and signed by Euainetos, ca. 415-405 BC
Charioteer driving fast quadriga l.; above, Nike flying r., crowning chariotee...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III Set in 18ct Gold Pendant 336-323 BC
Located in Firenze, IT
Kings of Macedonia, Alexander III, 336-323 and posthumous issues, Tetradrachm, Amphipolis, c. 310-294 BC.
Head of Herakles wearing lion-skin, Zeus enthroned holding eagle and sceptr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Carat Gold Antique Cameo Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
This antique 18-carat gold ring features an oval cameo depicting an elegant woman. The woman, with her hair knotted at the top, smiles softly and wears a delicate pearl necklace, add...
Category
19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Lava Stone Yellow Gold Vintage Style Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
A vintage Greek/Roman reproduction in Lava Stone and 14K yellow Gold.
This is an unique piece
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
19th Century Coral Cameo and Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
: An elegant and refined piece of jewellery unusually featuring a child’s face.
Since 1975, Baume
Category
19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Handcrafted 24K Gold Heracles Knot Leather Bracelet with Ancient Coins
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
Handcrafted 24K Gold Heracles Knot Leather Bracelet with Ancient Coins
Greek Coins, Miletus. Obol
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
24k Gold
"Heart" in bronze w/ 18K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pergamon of Ancient Greece. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Bronze
Ancient Athenian Owl Tetradrachm Coin Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
Celebrating the Golden Age of Athens, this pendant is formed from an authentic Athenian silver tetradrachm dating from 454–405 BCE. The obverse depicts Athena wearing her crested Att...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Silver Tetradrachm Owl Pendant w/Diamond
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Greece between 440-420 BC that would buy luxuries such as jewelry, horses or weapons - it was considered
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold
A Silver Tetradrachm Owl + Athena Pendant from the Late 5th C. BC
Located in Atlanta, GA
will accompany this coin. Artisan made custom jewelry - unique and one of kind!
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
22k Gold, Silver
Silver Gold Diamond Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- delineation
- Silver, gold-plated
- 1 central diamond in table cut with the dimensions of approx. 17.7 x 14 mm, as well as numerous other diamonds in various colours and qualities
...
Category
1880s Unknown Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Silver
A Silver Tetradrachm Of Alexander The Great Set In 18ct Gold Pendant 336-323 BC
Located in Firenze, IT
outstretched right hand. The Greek word AΛEΞANΔPOY is behind him, and the word ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ’ is below, meaning ‘of
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Greek Revival Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander III Set 18kt Gold Pendant 336-323 BC
Located in Firenze, IT
outstretched right hand. The Greek word AΛEΞANΔPOY is behind him, and the word ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ’ is below, meaning ‘of
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Hellenistic Jade Intaglio Ring with Aphrodite
Located in New Orleans, LA
intaglio in the likeness of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Rendered in rich green jade
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Diamond Ruby Old Cut Gold Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- 925 Silver, partially gold-plated
- Numerous old-cut diamonds
- Dimensions: approx. 60 x 50 mm
- Weight: approx. 19 gram
Additional information
The dimensions are approx. 60 x 50...
Category
1880s Unknown Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Alexander the Great 336 BC Rare Gold Stater in 18 Kt Yellow Gold Mounting Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Greeks world. This is a genuine and authentic Gold Stater, struck in the kingdom of Macedonia during the
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald and Amethyst
Located in Stamford, CT
Made from the fine jewelers of the Byzantine period, known for their quality, this magnificent openwork cross suspends three teardrop amethyst stones and is centered with a conical e...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Medieval Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold
Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Pendant is made of 14K Yellow Gold.
This Pendant has a 0.10 Carat Diamond.
This Pendant has Coral.
We're a workshop so every piece is handmade, customizable and resizable.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold and Silver Ancient Silver Dracma Naxos 415-403 BC Men
s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Didrachm circa 415-403, AR 8.45 g. NAΞIΩN Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, laurel leaf with berry. Rev. Naked Silenus squatting, holding cantharus in uplifted r. hand and thyrsus ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Kt Yellow Gold and Silver Ancient Silver Coin Corinthia 375-300 BC Men
s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Corinthia, Stater, Corinth, c. 375-300 BC; Silver Coin Pegasos flying l.; below Ϙ, Rv. Head of Athena l., wearing Corinthian helmet; at l. I, at r. Nike holding fillet.
Size: 20
Wei...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcrafted 24K Gold Lydian Style Boat Shaped Earring with Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
Handcrafted 24K Gold Lydian Style Boat Shaped Earring with Diamonds
Gold weight : 8.89 Grams 24K Gold
Stone weight : 0,08 Ct's Diamonds
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Classical Greek Antique Greek Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 24k 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 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 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 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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