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David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Greek Pattern Large Cufflinks
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
greek spiral pattern design. Rise above the rest at your next cocktail occasion with this exclusive
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Yellow Gold

Filigree Byzantine Cross Pendant with Enamel Ruby in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Odyssea Collection: A collection inspired by the ancient Greek heritage, its timeless beauty and aesthetic
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold

Drop Earrings in 18kt White Gold with Pear Rutilated and Yellow Quartz Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
OF A KIND masterpiece comes from the brand Nicofilimon, a brand based in Greece. It's lead designer
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Greek Orthodox Christ Pantocrator Pendant Medal #23523
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Greek Orthodox Pendant Medal- Beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold, this double
Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Dange Earrings Chandelier 18kt Yellow Gold with Red Rhodolite and Citrine
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Citrine The "Colors in Florence" earrings comes from the brand Nicofilimon, a brand based in Greece. It's
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2010s Greek Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Patterned Hoop Earrings #20689
Located in Washington Depot, CT
yellow gold and feature a greek key pattern sign Stamped Ma 14K Measurements: 28.2 mm in length, 27.26
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20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smoked and Rose Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold and Tanzanate with Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Diamonds. Handcrafted masterpiece one of the kind. This is jewellery for those that dare to be different
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Flower Lavalier Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Iolites Peridots
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
necklace belong to the Collection " A dream of elegance" and it's named after the Greek water nymph
Category

2010s Greek Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rosary Type Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Round Peridot and Iolite
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
the Greek water nymph "Imalia ". Nicofilimon, sees jewellery as an art form that exists in harmony
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Window Pendant Necklace in 9Kt Yellow Gold with Opal and Founded Rusty Object
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
9Kt yellow gold, totally handmade. A piece of jewelry with lots of inspiration, that will attract all
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Rusty Moon Leather Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Red Verneuil Synthetic Ruby
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
exceptional artistic piece of jewelry that will catch everyone's eye. Title: Rusty Moon Nicofilimon 2017
Category

2010s Greek Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Angel C-Hoop Fine Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold with Pear Citrine and Red Tourmaline
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
DESIGNER Talented and knowledgeable, Nicofilimon (aka Nikos Garbis) uses his creativity to embrace jewelry
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2010s Greek Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ring 18 Kt Yellow Gold with Cabochon Rose Quartz and Diamonds Love Stone
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
quartz 7,75 ct diamonds 0,17 ct About The Designer: An unconventional jewellery brand, founded by
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2010s Greek Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Parthenon Charm 18" - 18k Athens, Greece Travel Gift
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Theme: Parthenon, Athens, Greece Measurements Tall (from
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Pendant Mini Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Iolite and Diamond Easy Wear
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
of elegance" and it's named after the Greek water nymph "Echo". Nicofilimon, sees jewellery as an art
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mini Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Pear Iolite and Peridot Easy Wear
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
it's named after the Greek water nymph "Echo". Nicofilimon, sees jewellery as an art form that exists
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Necklace 22Kt Yellow Beaded Gold with a Rare Hand Carved Αmethyst and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
acient times of Greece. Title: Ancient Times - Nicofilimon 2016 Stone details: Amethyst 32.00 ct
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

Cross Hand Hammering Pendant with Carved Amethyst Round Pearl in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
of pearls, decorate this majestic jewelry piece in a unique way. This Cross Pendant belongs to
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Poseidon Pendant - 14k Greek Mythology Sea Charm
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Poseidon, Greek Mythology, Sea Features: Crosshatch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angels Chandelier Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Rubies Citrine and Sapphires
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Nicofilimon, a brand based in Greece. It's lead designer, Nicofilimon, sees jewellery as an art form that
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Crown Shape Pendant Necklace handcrafted in 14Kt Yellow Gold by Nicofilimon
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Crown Shape Pendant Necklace handcrafted in 14Kt Yellow Gold by Nicofilimon. Unique delicate pendant necklace in crown shape handcrafted in 18Kt yellow gold. Original, Elegant with ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Handcrafted Long Pendant Necklace in 14Kt Gold with the OM Symbol
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Unique long pendant necklace with the OM Symbol, handcrafted in 14Kt gold. Om is the sound of universe and one of the most important spiritual symbols. Om symbolizes the past, the pr...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crown Shape Pendant Necklace handcrafted in 14Kt White Gold by Nicofilimon
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Crown Shape Pendant Necklace handcrafted in 14Kt White Gold by Nicofilimon. Unique delicate pendant necklace in crown shape handcrafted in 18Kt white gold. Original, Elegant with a ...
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Sri Yantra Handcrafted Pendant Necklace 14Kt Gold and Diamonds Sacred Geometry
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
wearing it. The diamonds on this jewelry piece, illuminate this necklace and they add straking radiance to
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Double Curved and side Diamond Cross in 18Kt Gold Two Tones with pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
daily and in any occasion. Yellow gold is classic, timeless and characteristic of Greek Craftmanship
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2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pendant Necklace in Oxidized Silver 925 and 18 Kt Gold "Teach Me" by Nicofilimon
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Jewelry, transforming it into an indispensable part of those who wear it. Jewels serve as extensions of
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990’s 14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Necklace - The Greek Key design graduates in width from
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1990s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granulation Square Obsidian byzantine Cross Pendant Emerald Pearls in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
transform it into a majestic jewelry piece. This One-Of-A-Kind pendant belongs to Odyssea Collection: A
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granulation Flower Pendant with Lapis Lazuli Pink Tourmalines 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
exquisite pieces of jewelry, such as this pendant. This Pendant belongs to Odyssea: A collection inspired by
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Greek Key Pattern Huggie Hoop Earrings #23098
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14k Yellow Gold Greek Key Pattern Huggie Hoop Earrings. Expertly crafted from genuine 14-karat
Category

20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel s Clouds Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds Semi-Precious Stones
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
embrace jewelry design as the noble form of craftsmanship that it is. His studies in jewelry design
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Granulation Antefix Pendant Necklace with Rock Crystal Rubys 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
jewelry pice that reflects the ancient greek glamour. Title: Antefix Rock Crystal Pendant Collection
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tic-tac-toe Ring Sterling Silver and 18kt Gold with Multi-Colour Sapphire
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
multi-coloured sapphire stones 0,60 ct. This very modern style ring combines the elegance of jewellery
Category

2010s Greek Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cross in 14Kt Yellow Gold with Diamond Vintage Star Setting and Chain
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
classic, timeless and characteristic of Greek Craftmanship and the creation of crosses. Especially
Category

2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Greek 18k Ruby and Enamel Ram s Head Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous Estate ram's head ring! This piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold, and has a 3-dimensional design. It depicts a stately ram, whose head rests prominently at the top, its bo...
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

18k Gold Greek Key Two-Tone Link Bracelet With Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 18k Gold Greek Key Two-Tone Link Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Evil Eye Shape Pendant Necklace with Diamonds Sapphires in 18Kt White Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
graceful piece of jewelry that never goes out of style. It comes this 16 in chain. Title: Greek Evil Eye
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cross in 14Kt Yellow Gold with 0.020ct Diamond Vintage Star Setting and Chain
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
gold is classic, timeless and characteristic of Greek Craftmanship and the creation of crosses
Category

2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stud Pave Setting Diamonds Earrings 18kt Yellow Gold with Very Peri Pear Iolite
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Pave setting diamonds,named after the Greek water nymph "Echo". Limited edition - In stock Stone
Category

2010s Greek Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Drop Earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Iolite and Peridot with a Hanging Chain
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Drop earrings in 18kt Yellow Gold with Iolite and Peridots named after the Greek water nymph
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2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pendant Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold with Round Peridots and Pear Graduated Iolites
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
it's named after the Greek water nymph "Echo". Chain type: Double rolo Stone details: Iolite 3.89 ct
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Prong Oval Shape Pendant Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold with Peridot Iolite Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
necklace belong to the Collection " A dream of elegance" and it's named after the Greek water nymph
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Band Ring in 18 Kt Gold Boho Style Granulated Stacking Ring Beaded
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
jewellery brand renowned for dramatic, unconventional statement pieces with a distinct Eastern twist. Fine
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2010s Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Cluster Classic Ring 18kt Yellow Gold with Oval Emerald 1.34 Carat and Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
creativity to embrace jewelry design as the noble form of craftsmanship that it is. His studies in jewelry
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sea Earrings 18kt Yellow White Gold with Aquamarine and Pearls Atr Object
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Sea Nicofilimon 2011 Stone: Aquamarine, Pearls ,Marble Collection: Art objects - Jewelry
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2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Silver

Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold Diamonds Heart and Royal Quartz Pear Drop
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
quartz, all handmade. A unique piece of jewelry that matches any occasion and adds style and brightness
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold, 18k Gold

Olive Green Peridot Flower Lavalier Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Gold with Iolites
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
This necklace belong to the Collection " A dream of elegance" and it's named after the Greek water
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Necklace in Silver and 18Kt Gold Tourmaline Roosevelt Dam Agate One of a Kind
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
to embrace jewelry design as the noble form of craftsmanship that it is. His studies in jewelry
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold

Satin Hammer Finish Earrings in 22kt Yellow Gold with Quartz Green Tourmaline
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
jewellery that express the love of humanity in a divine way. Title: Love And Protection Metal details: 22Kt
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2010s Greek Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Purple Heart Pendant Necklace in 18kt White Gold with Diamonds and Amethyst
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
amethyst give a dynamic combination in a statement and one of a kind piece of jewelry. Private collection
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Oval granulation Pendant Necklace with a Lion eats a Deer 22kt Gold aquamarine
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
career. A sleek and graceful piece of jewelry that never goes out of style. Collection: Odyssey
Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sahasrara Crown Chakra Pendant Necklace in 18Kt White Gold with Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
contribute to your self-realization. A special jewelry piece, guaranteed to win hearts at every occasion
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Muladhara Root Yoga Chakra Necklace Lotus Flower with Diamond 14Kt White Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
inspirational feelings and contribute to your self-realization. A special jewelry piece, guaranteed to win
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Sahasrara Crown Chakra Pendant Necklace in 18Kt Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
feelings and contribute to your self-realization. A special jewelry piece, guaranteed to win hearts at
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Quartz 18kt Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds Love Stone Romantic Handcrafted
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Nicofilimon Quartz 7,40c t Diamonds 0,31ct A unique piece of jewellery with an exceptional work. About The
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2010s Greek Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Metallaxis Artistic Necklace in Silver 925 and 18Kt Gold with Yellow Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Diamonds. The design is based on the 'Homonymous Sculpture' of the famous Greek artist Ourania Tsapari
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2010s Greek Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Handcrafted Drop Earrings with Ajna Third Eye Chakra in 14Kt Gold Gift for Her
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
self-realization. A chic jewelry piece, guaranteed to win hearts at every occasion. Title: Ajna Third
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2010s Greek Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Greece Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the greece jewellery you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 4863 vintage or 5317 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect greece jewellery among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a greece jewellery has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Ilias Lalaounis, Georgios Collections Inc and Yianni Creations are consistently popular. A greece jewellery of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 3298, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Most of our greece jewellery for sale are for women, but there are 4026 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Greece Jewellery?

Prices for a greece jewellery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $11 and can go as high as $1,485,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,784.

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.