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Chalcedony on Trumpet Earrings in 18 Karat Gold, A2 by Arunashi
By Arunashi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These gorgeous Chalcedony hanging earrings are great for any occasion. With a pale white color
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Chalcedony Art Deco ring with Turquoise Stone set in Sterling Silver
By Merideth McGregor
Located in New York, NY
civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome used varieties of Chalcedony in jewelry and carvings, and, as gems of
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2010s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Ebony Chalcedony Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ebony & Chalcedony Yellow Gold Earrings, Made in Italy. Featuring a pair of Ebony & Chalcedony
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18k Rose Gold Chalcedony Necklace with a White Diamond Halo
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k rose gold pendant featuring one double prong set cushion cut cabochon blue chalcedony 22.14
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cabochon Chalcedony and Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Double Convex Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Chalcedony and Cabochon Sapphire Double Convex Ring in 18K White Gold Gold: 18K White
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chalcedony and Prenite Earrings in 18 Karat Gold, A2 by Arunashi
By Arunashi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, and the Chalcedony drops provide the perfect length. The finish on the gold is matte, and adds the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

9 Carat Yellow Gold, Chalcedony and Chrysoprase Beaded Mint Julep Bracelet
By Tessa Packard
Located in London, GB
9ct yellow gold, chalcedony and chrysoprase beaded bracelet One-of-a-kind Hallmarked The Mint
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, 9k Gold

Diana Kim England Blue Chalcedony Drop Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
Blue Chalcedony Drop Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold measure 1 1/4 inches. Blue Chalcedony is a gem that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Melody Small Chain Pendant 18 Karat Rose Gold Green Chalcedony Beads
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
Details: 18k rose gold, Green Chalcedony. Chain length: 45cm We carefully selects each of our
Category

2010s British Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gold Vintage Multi-Gemstone Emerald, Mint Chalcedony, Coral Dangle Earrings
By JERI SENA
Located in Northglenn, CO
beads, emerald crystal glass, chalcedony, smoky quartz, coral, and bamboo. This pieces is crafted of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, Quartz, Tiger s Eye, Brass

Deborah Liebman Peach Pearl Purple Amethyst Lilac Chalcedony Garnet Necklace
By Deborah Liebman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Baroque Peach Pearls, Amethyst, Lilac Chalcedony, Garnet, 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Lygia Demades Tourmaline Chalcedony and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Nicosia, CY
One of a Kind Tourmaline Chalcedony Rose Cut Diamond Long Drop Earrings designed by Lygia Demades
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Eye Unisex Mini Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Beads
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
, elegant and stylish. The Eye collection, showcases this award winning, fine jewellery designer’s
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2010s British Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Yellow Gold

Fresh Water Pearl, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Olive Quartz Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
separated by small blue and hot pink chalcedony, amethyst and carnelian and matt black onyx. Hand knotted on
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Onyx, Freshwate...

Decadent Jewels Keshi Pearl Blue Topaz Labradorite Chalcedony Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
beautiful lustre of Fresh Water Keshi Pearls, Faceted Chalcedony, faceted Blue Topaz. faceted Labradorite
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Chalcedony, Labradorite, Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver...

Lika Behar Chalcedony and Moonstone Drop Earrings in 24 Karat Yellow Gold
By Lika Behar
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sedate blue chalcedony and flashy rainbow moonstone dance playfully together in this pair of drop
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, Quartz, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Carved Lavender Jade Chalcedony Two Piece Drop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Carved Lavender Jade Chalcedony Two Piece Drop Earrings Earrings are signed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Unique Dyed Chalcedony and Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 36"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Dyed Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, and Carved Mother-of-Pearl Necklace Features
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Chalcedony Diamond Opal and Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Gianni Lazzaro
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
These 18 Karat White Gold Chalcedony Diamond Opal and Sapphire Drop Earrings feature a halo of rose
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21st Century and Contemporary German Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Melody Unisex Chain Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony beads
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
as the UK ‘Jewellery Oscars’, 2019. Details: 18k yellow gold, green chalcedony. Chain length: 45cm
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2010s British Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Ancient White Chalcedony Tairona Beads, Frog Pendant, and 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Eight flared chalcedony beads of uncommon size said to be from the Tairona people of Colombia
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold

47.65 Ct Chalcedony 2.10 Ct Champagne Diamonds Sterling Silver 14K Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite chalcedony drop earrings features a scintillating design that will perfectly
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2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

A Bold Retro Chalcedony Ring
Located in Southampton, NY
A 14K ring bezel set with a bold cabouchon Chalcedony, with elegant scroll work in the gallery.
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American Fashion Rings

Large 38.23ct Cabochon Chalcedony Crown Pavé Sapphire Amethyst White Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Large 38.23 Carat Cabochon Chalcedony Crown Ring in 18K White Gold embellished with Sapphire and
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Paolo Piovan White Diamonds, Opals, Pearls, Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Padova, Padova
Chalcedony for gr. 4,00. Unique piece, designed and handcrafted in Italy, by visionary goldsmith Paolo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Paolo Piovan White Diamonds, Opals, Pearls, Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Paolo Piovan Gioielli
Located in Padova, Padova
Chalcedony for gr. 5,00. Unique piece, designed and handcrafted in Italy, by visionary goldsmith Paolo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Blue Chalcedony, Pink Opal and Diamond Studded Earring 10 Karat White Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
13.05 Cts. Blue Chalcedony & 1.85 cts Cushion Pink Opal with micro pave set Diamonds weighing approx
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2010s Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Handmade Blue Chalcedony Blossom Charm Pendant
By Golnaz
Located in London, GB
Pendant's width: 1.30 cm Pendant's depth: 0.60 cm Pendant's weight: 2.00g All our jewellery are new and have
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dendritic purple chalcedony, grey button pearl, and 14k white gold drop earrings
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
Meet "Nevada", a unique and one-of-a-kind hand crafted pair of earrings by jewelry designer and
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Unique Dyed Chalcedony and Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 42"
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Dyed Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, and Carved Mother-of-Pearl Necklace Features
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chalcedony Bead Necklace with Tendril Pendant with Diamond and Sapphire Melee
By Forge and Foundry Jewels
Located in New York, NY
chalcedony beads with handwrapped wire and a custom-designed toggle clasp, all in 22k yellow gold.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Fashion Statement Ring TO A DREAM PLANET Lavender Chalcedony
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
faceted light blue chalcedony onto white circular band. 18ct yellow gold plated Signed Available in sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold Plate

18KTrose gold Lariat necklace w. Onyx, pearls, Pink Chalcedony and pink quartzes
Located in Milano, IT
The 18KT rose gold necklace with onyx, pearls, pink chalcedony, and pink quartzes is a striking
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold

Ring Cabochon Chalcedony and 3 Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Metric 54
Located in Paris, Île de France
with at the top a Chalcedony Cabochon. Around this cabochon 3 diamonds are floating, very aerial. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Earings 1 Chalcedony 1 Diamond White Shape Infinity Gold 18 Karat
Located in Paris, Île de France
Collection "B.O BO" by Anne Bourat. Earings like an alphabet, here the sign of Infinity. A color touch just under the ear, a blue mauve stone cut is translucent, a diamond chip jus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

To a Dream Planetoid Lavender Chalcedony White Gold-Plated Cocktail Ring
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
fashion." Cushion faceted Lavender light blue chalcedony onto white gold band. Rhodium white gold plated
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Rhodium, Gold Plate, White Gold

Blue Chalcedony Studded Enamel Pendant with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Chalcedony Cushion . Surrounded with Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.12 cts. Beautifully Hand crafted in 14
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tacori Necklace Sterling Silver Amethyst and Chalcedony Pendant 18 Karat Gold
By Tacori
Located in Houston, TX
This Tacori sterling silver, amethyst and chalcedony necklace features a mixed-stone pendant. The
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

16.96 Carat Chalcedony Geometric Ring in Bronze and Platinum by Zoltan David
By Zoltan David
Located in Austin, TX
"Blue Buddha" a one of a kind collector's item with a 16.96 ct. cabochon Chalcedony set in blue
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 24k Gold, Platinum, Bronze

Blue Chalcedony Enamel Drop Earrings with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Cut Blue Chalcedony Marquise. Surrounded with Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.30 Cts. enhanced with
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2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Grey Chalcedony, Green Onyx, Sapphire and Diamond Earring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Shape Grey Chalcedony and 3.8 Cts Green Onyx, accented with Yellow Sapphire and micro pave set Diamonds
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2010s Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chalcedony and Prehnite Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Gold, A2 by Arunashi
By Arunashi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These dangle pair of earrings have two stones Chalcedony and Prehnite that go together wonderfully
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.75 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Purple Chalcedony Diamond Round Stud Earrings
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Round purple chalcedony stud earrings with pave-set diamond swirls in 14-karat white gold. Omega
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold

MAIKO NAGAYAMA Ruby and Square White Chalcedony 9K British Yellow Gold Studs
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
chalcedony and natural ruby in the center is from MAIKO NAGAYAMA's one of the Pret-a-porter Collection called
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, 9k Gold

MAIKO NAGAYAMA Ruby and Square Green Chalcedony 9K British Yellow Gold Studs
By Maiko Nagayama
Located in London, Mayfair
chalcedony and natural ruby in the center is from MAIKO NAGAYAMA's one of the Pret-a-porter Collection called
Category

2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, 9k Gold

Mateo/Brown new limited Cabochon Chalcedony and Rose Quartz statement necklace
Located in London, London
The Salina necklace is a cross over design with hand cut natural rose quartz and blue chalcedony
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Yellow Gold Plated Fashion Statement Ring TO A DREAM PLANET White Chalcedony
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
chalcedony onto circular band. 18ct yellow gold plated Signed Available in sizes US 51/8-5 1/2- 61/2
Category

2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Blue Chalcedony Studded Enamel Ring with Diamonds Accents 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Chalcedony Cushion . Surrounded with Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.23 cts. Beautifully Hand crafted in 14
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Blue Chalcedony, Sapphire Studded Enamel Pendant with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Chalcedony Round . Surrounded with Blue Sapphire Rounds 0.45 Cts. accented with Diamonds, weighing approx
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2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Daria de Koning Holley Agate Chalcedony, Rainbow Moonstone, Amethyst, Iolite Ring
By Daria de Koning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On a trip to New Mexico, I spent a night at the famed Ghost Ranch. As the day turned to night, the entire sky turned this unbelievable shade of lavender-purple. It happens to be the ...
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Iolite, Moonstone, Platinum

Blue Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Studded Ring 14 Karat White Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and exquisitely detailed Gold Ring, center set with 5.10 Ct Marquise Cut Blue Chalcedony
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2010s Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Eye Unisex Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Chalcedony Ruby Diamond
By ZEEMOU ZENG
Located in London, GB
stylish. The Eye collection, showcases this award winning, fine jewellery designer’s extraordinary talent
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2010s British Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tiger s Eye, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 22.65 Carat Lavender Chalcedony Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Berquin
Located in Brussel, BE
goldsmith, jewellery artist and gemmologist, consists of 18 kt white gold. It has been made in her own
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Early 2000s Belgian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Palladium, Rhodium

18 Karat Yellow Gold with White and Peach Moonstone and Chalcedony Bracelet
Located in GALLARATE, IT
(size: 10x14 mm small 5x7) and Chalcedony mm 6x8 oval. Total weight g.55.10 Very trendy and pretty
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Green Chalcedony and Black Diamond+-1cts 14k Gold Black Rhodium Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
Gorgeous combination of green (emerald-cut) chalcedony (measures 20x15mm) and 52 brilliant-cut
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium

Yellow Gold Plated Fashion Cocktail Ring TO A DREAM PLANET White Chalcedony
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
chalcedony onto circular band. 18ct yellow gold plated Signed Available in sizes US 51/8-5 1/2- 61/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Plated Fashion Statement Ring TO A DREAM PLANET Lavender Chalcedony
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
blue chalcedony onto circular band. 18ct yellow gold plated Signed Available in sizes US 51/8-5 1/2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

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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.