Carved Coral Cameo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoi...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Necklace Enhancers
Coral, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Coral, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Unknown Brooches
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Silver, 9k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Coral, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Collectible Jewelry
Coral, Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian More Rings
Coral, Gold, Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Coral, Other, Gold
Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Cluster Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Coral, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, 9k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian More Rings
Coral, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
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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.
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- What is a coral cameo?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A coral cameo is a piece of jewelry or a decorative object that features a coral gemstone with a face on it. Jewelry makers produce it by carving in high relief onto the surface of the coral. Find a range of coral cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine whether your coral is real or fake. One thing you can do is hold your cameo up to the light and look for a silhouette of the design; a real shell will show an outline. You can also try the hot needle test by placing a hot needle on the cameo. If it’s plastic there will be some melting. Shop a collection of authentic cameos from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.