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Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with faceted Iolite, Cabochon Chalcedony and diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl, Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Chalcedony 30.98 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.19 carats and Diamond 0.21 carat Earrings
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2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Green Chalcedony Glass Paste Sautoir 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful and rare Art Deco Green Chalcedony Glass & Paste sautoir necklace dating to the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

"Bug on a Rock" Gold Insect on Agate; Ruby, Sapphire Accents Chalcedony Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
" chalcedony bead chain, shown in the photos, is included, but slips on and off so you can mix and match with
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Transformer Sculptural Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, quartz or citrine. This jewellery collection is designed by a painter from Berlin, Polya Medvedeva, and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Blossom Transformer Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, such as tourmaline, garnet, quartz, or citrine. This jewelry collection was designed by Berlin-based
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Black Onyx, Fire Opal Chalcedony Earrings with solid 14k Lever Backs
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Yellow Gold wiring and Lever Back Hooks. Faceted Fire Opal and Faceted Chalcedony sit within high
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Orange Chalcedony Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Orange chalcedony sugarloaf cabochons 4 cts approx Diamonds 0.10 ct
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Alex Jona Amethyst Chalcedony 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
cut pair of amethysts and 10.14 carats pair of chalcedony square cut cabochons. Alex Jona jewels
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Plum Blossom Transformer Drop Brooch with Diamonds and Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, such as tourmaline, garnet, quartz, or citrine. This jewelry collection was designed by Berlin-based
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry Based on an Ancient Design. Our distinctive
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

A natural Rock Crystal and Chalcedony Serving Spoon - Hand-Carved Peacock Design
Located in Bangkok,, TH
crystal and chalcedony, showcasing an unparalleled level of artistry and sophistication. The spoon's
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2010s Indian Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Chalcedony, Rock Crystal

Art Deco German Sterling Silver Marcasite Onyx Chalcedony Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco German Sterling Silver Marcasite Onyx Chalcedony Bracelet Very High Quality condition
Category

20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant and Chalcedony
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered ingood condition, a beautiful 18 KT white gold pendant set with 23 brilliant cut diamonds of approx. 0.33 ct in total, one of which is approx. 0.15 ct G-H/VS/SI and chalced...
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2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Remembrance Blue Chalcedony and Diamond Star Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A collection of familiar and playful motifs, the Remembrance collection takes us back to our beginnings. The collection is comprised of solid 14k gold pieces and hand carved gemstone...
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Remembrance Blue Chalcedony and Diamond Sun Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A collection of familiar and playful motifs, the Remembrance collection takes us back to our beginnings. The collection is comprised of solid 14k gold pieces and hand carved gemstone...
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Hair Pins Hair Ornaments Facetted Chalcedony Silver Gilt Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
chalcedony beads. The tops of all beads are decorated with flowers made from engaved gilt silver. the two
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Antique 1820s European George IV Vanity Items

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver

Sasportas, French Art Deco Gold, Carved Aventurine, and Chalcedony Bracelet
By Sasportas
Located in New York, NY
chalcedony spacers, in 18k. Sasportas, France. #3783 * Includes letter of authenticity for insurance
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold

Fine Antique Chinese Banded Chalcedony Agate Snuff Bottle 19c Qing Dynasty
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese chalcedony agate snuff bottle, well hollowed and raised on a finely carved foot
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony

Antique 1800 Love Token Sentimental Gift Intaglio Venus and Cupid Chalcedony
Located in Munich, Bavaria
beginning of the nineteenth century. 1800 out of a large flat chalcedony cabochon. The carving depicts
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian George III Models and Miniatures

Materials

Chalcedony

Minimalistic White Gold Pendant Necklace with Minty Prasiolite Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
since been modified into a jewelry collection that includes pendants, bracelets, earrings, and cufflinks
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Oyster Shell Blue Chalcedony Pearl Gilt Brass Ring Dish
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
possess and almost metallic luster. Nestled within is a carved blue chalcedony frog. The outer portion
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2010s American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Vermeil, Brass

Cartier Meli Melo Chalcedony Tourmaline Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Meli Melo Diamond Pink Sapphire Band Ring by Cartier. With 3 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx .24 ct 3 pick sapphires (Oval, pear shape...
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

18 karat white gold Asymmetric Dragonfly Earrings chalcedony diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gorgeous multi-colored genuine gemstones make up this beautiful dragonfly earrings These dragonfly dangle earrings feature ... gemstone and sparkling diamonds embellished in 18k whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Flying Beauties Green Chalcedony Butterfly Vintage Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
crafted in textured 18k yellow gold and accented with a butterfly set with green Chalcedony wings and a
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Vintage 1970s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fourteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Earrings by Artist with Topazes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This jewellery collection, designed as sculptures by oil painter Polya Medvedeva from Berlin, was
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Chalcedony Diamond Pearl Gilt Brass Gold Obsidian Ring Box
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
chalcedony carving of a bunny has been embellished with diamond eyes. The beautifully executed bunny sits on
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2010s American Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Brass

Remembrance Blue Chalcedony and Diamond 4 Star Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A collection of familiar and playful motifs, the Remembrance collection takes us back to our beginnings. The collection is comprised of solid 14k gold pieces and hand carved gemstone...
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Featured in Vogue Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Blue Quartz by Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
designed by Polya Medvedeva, an oil painter and jewelry designer from Berlin. It has since been modified
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Minimalistic Pendant Necklace with Sky Blue Topaz Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
since been modified into a jewelry collection that includes pendants, bracelets, earrings, and cufflinks
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Contemporary Minimalistic Pendant Necklace with Minty Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
quartz, the Ink collection has since been modified into a jewellery collection that includes pendants
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Oval Milky White Cabochon Agate Chalcedony Multi-Color Gemstone Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
At its heart lies a mesmerizing white chalcedony, expertly cut in a cabochon style, radiating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Opal, Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Blossom Transformer Drop Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
choice, such as tourmaline, garnet, quartz, or citrine. This jewelry collection was designed by Berlin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1930s Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Filigree Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
: 3.0 grams Chalcedony measures 10mm x 8mm, rectangular shape. Band Width: 1.5mm Condition: Excellent
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Mesopotamia Stud Earrings by Artist with Light Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
painter and jewelry designer Polya Medvedeva. The sapphires give the earrings a touch of sophistication
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
choice, such as tourmaline, garnet, quartz, or citrine. This jewelry collection was designed by Berlin
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Eighteen Karat Gold Art Nouveau Fig Pendant Necklace by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
'lines and spots'. This pendant is a contemporary piece of jewelry with an art nouveau attitude. The Fig
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

David Yurman ring. 18k Yellow Gold and 925 Sterling Silver ring. Chalcedony
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
: Gold Iconic David Yurman Jewelry. Beautiful Cable Ring cast with Sterling Silver and 18k yellow gold
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Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Enchanted Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Chalcedony Blue Sapphire Egg Charm Pendant
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
. The Enchanted Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Chalcedony and Blue Sapphire Egg Charm Pendant is a bold and
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Porter Blanchard Silver Link Necklace with Silver and Blue Chalcedony Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
Porter Blanchard Silver Link Necklace with Silver and Blue Chalcedony Pendant Pendant has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Yellow Gold Contemporary Serpent Stud Earrings with Light Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Serpent stud earrings were part of a collection featured in a published issue of Vogue UA. They were designed by the Berlin-based oil painter Polya Medvedeva, and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Stud Earrings with Light Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary stud earrings were part of a collection featured in a published issue of Vogue UA. They were designed by the Berlin-based oil painter Polya Medvedeva, and are made...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Antique Regency Desk Seal, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Chalcedony
Located in NEWARK, GB
repousse design, housing a white Chalcedony matrix to the base. This is a small circular shape, un-carved
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
outfits or dressed up for special occasions, making it a valuable addition to any jewelry collection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Chalcedony, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
traditional calligraphy principle 'lines and spots'. This pendant is contemporary design jewellery with the
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

An Art Deco silver metal, green and blue chalcedony glass , clear paste necklace
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
of blue and green chalcedony glass rounded baguettes throughout, highlighted with clear cut paste
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Yellow Gold Contemporary Clip-on Earrings with Light Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary clip-on earrings were part of a collection featured in a published issue of Vogue UA. They were designed by the Berlin-based oil painter Polya Medvedeva, and are m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Earrings by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These contemporary Fig cocktail earrings are made of 14 karat rose gold with tender frosted rose onyx. The collection was featured in Harper's Bazaar UA editorial, published issue. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow...

Konforti Jewelry 28kg Silver Enamel Sculpture, Summer Pond , 2024
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
, snow chalcedony, red chalcedony, black agate, amethyst, and green tourmaline create the detailed
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Neoclassical Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Emerald, Garnet, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphir...

Chalcedony Silver-Gilt Bust of the Emperor Vespasian. Italy, 17th–18th century
Located in London, GB
Chalcedony and Silver-Gilt Bust of the Emperor Vespasian. Italy, 17th–18th century. Measurements
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Antique Late 17th Century Figurines and Sculptures

Sterling Silver Fleur-de-Lis Agate Cameo Cufflinks by Vaibhav Dhadda
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Royal symbol fleur-de-lis agate carving sterling silver gemstone cufflinks are one of the most attractive pieces for men's accessories. This symbol of unity depicting that our lives ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Rock Crystal Cylinderical Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
of design jewelry, antique silver and object d’art. This is the story of a passion which started back
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2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Chalcedony, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Hand-Carved Natural Agate Roman Profile Cameo Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These elegant cufflinks are meticulously crafted in sterling silver and showcase hand-carved natural agate cameos depicting a classical Roman profile. Rendered in soft white relief a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Classical Roman Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Michael Kanners Crab Claw Cufflinks
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
wonderful cufflinks can be worn all year long. They are realistically carved from a rare type of chalcedony
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Antique Signed Brassler Co. Art Deco 14K Gold Bloodstone Cabochon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American Art Deco stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. By The Brassler Company. With a bezel-set bloodstone cabochon to the center of an openwork shield head. Fully...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Hand-Carved Three Wise Monkey Agate Cameo Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
chalcedony) such that the elements on the carvings pops out to give a 3-dimensional feel. The outer case is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Three Wise Monkey Agate Cameo Sterling Silver Gold Polish Cufflinks
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
(a variety of chalcedony) such that the elements on the carvings pops out to give a 3-dimensional
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

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Chalcedony Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact chalcedony jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 720 antique edition and 952 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a chalcedony jewellery from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a chalcedony jewellery has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and Goshwara are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a chalcedony jewellery, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Chalcedony Jewellery?

The price for a chalcedony jewellery starts at $85 and tops out at $360,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,377.

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.