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18k Gold Lalaounis Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18K yellow gold earrings with a textured background and  a gold bead decoration,  and
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1990s Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage Spiral Motif Collar Choker Yellow Gold Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold spiral motif choker collar necklace by Illias Lalaounis Greece. This vintage Ilias
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20th Century Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Coral Diamond And South Sea Pearls Cameo Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage artistical large engraved cameo Bacchus pendant and brooch in 18k gold and 24 brilliant cut
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1970s Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Konstantino 18k Yellow Gold 925 Sterling Silver Mother Of Pearl Cuff Bracelet
By Konstantino
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Konstantino 18k yellow gold, sterling silver and mother of pearl cuff bracelet. It is
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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Lalaounis Yellow Gold 18K Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Geneva, CH
Lalaounis yellow gold 18K Earrings each one centered by a yellow stone round cut. Lalaounis
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1990s Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis “Helen of Troy” 5 Strands 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional necklace by renowned Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis is part of the celebrated Ilion
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1980s Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Heavy 18 Karat yellow Gold Enameled Filgree Ornate Cross
Located in Troy, MI
This beautifully detailed estate cross is crafted from rich 18 karat yellow gold with intricate
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

ilias lalaounis earrings 18k gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in istanbul, TR
the distinguished Jewelry House Lalaounis. Expertly crafted from premium gold, these clip-on earrings
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage snake bangle bracelet designed by Greek jeweller Ilias Lalaounis. It is crafted
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20th Century Greek Modern Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18K Yellow Gold Flower Dangle Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
1980' Ilias Lalaounis 18K yellow gold flower drop earrings weight 11.9 g Marked 750 T35 GREECE 43
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20th Century Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AncientGreekStyle Sculptural OpenWork BezelSetLapisCabochon Handmade Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold as a vintage ring in Greece, this ancient-style gold-smithed sculptural open-work band
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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, Gilt Metal, Bronze

Ilias Lalaounis 18kt Yellow Gold Serpent Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bethesda, MD
symbolism of the serpent, masterfully rendered in solid 18 karat yellow gold. Known for his reverence for
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1990s Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Chimera Ram Head 22K 18K Gold Choker Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
A striking creation from the renowned Greek house Lalaounis, this vintage 1960s choker necklace
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1960s Greek Retro Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

9 Carat Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold 16" Necklace Beautiful Yellow Gold Fully Hallmarked Fully Hallmarked - Goldsmiths AL d
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Minas Spiridis Biomorphic Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
These biomorphic shaped earrings are emblematic of the work of the late jewelry designer, Minas
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1980s Greek Modern Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Double Headed Mythical Creature Bypass Cuff Bracelet in 22K Gold by Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted in 22K yellow gold by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, this handsome two headed mythical
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Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mapamenos Natepas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduated Zig Zag Geometric Necklace
By Mapamenos Natepas
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with this sophisticated 18 karat yellow gold zig-zag necklace by Mapamenos
Category

Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Granulated Yellow Gold Pin on Hand-Made Chain in Hellenistic Style
Located in New York, NY
22kt Yellow Gold Pin with mounts to convert to a Necklace. Suspended from an 18kt Hand made Yellow
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1950s Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lalaounis 22K Gold Spiral Bull’s Head Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Venice, CA
These 22k gold Lalaounis earrings are a classic example of the designer’s figurative pieces
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1960s Greek Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage Neo-Geometric Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold circa 1973
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
collection and is designed as a repeating Greek fret (key) motif in textured 18ct yellow gold, representing a
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Necklace, circa 1970s–1980s
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Roma, RM
translating ancient Greek motifs into sophisticated modern jewelry. A recognizable and collectible signed
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Swirl Dome Gold Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bethesda, MD
These 18kt yellow gold Lalaounis Beehive earrings showcase a distinctive beehive design paired with
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1990s Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold

Awe Inspiring Vintage Ilias Lalaounis 22k Gold Ivy Leaf Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
seductively on your neck. We love the deep, rich color and tone of the high karat 22k gold highlighting the
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1970s Greek Byzantine Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 18k Hammered Gold Labyrinth Collar Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Austin, TX
Greek key fret pattern. The gold rich and bright, looking more like 22k than 18k, and with wonderful
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1990s Greek Hellenistic Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold "Poseidon s Pistrice" Brooch
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Brooch is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Brooch has
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Brilliant Cut Diamond Yellow Gold "Poseidon s Pistrice" Brooch
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Brooch is made of 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold. This Brooch has 0.38
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Elk s Head Bypass Spring loaded Cuff Bracelet 22K Gold 71.5 Gram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Elk's Head Bypass Spring loaded Cuff Bracelet 22K Gold 71.5 Gram Add a touch of vintage
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1960s Greek Modernist Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

22k Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Gold "Leda and the Swan" 7.87 Carat Diamond Brooch
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold and diamond
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1980s Spanish Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Gold Chimera Ring Lion Head Terminal
By Zolotas
Located in Geneva, CH
Zolotas Gold Chimera Ring with Lion Head Terminal. A gold chimera ring, Zolotas, lion head terminal
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Late 20th Century Greek Anglo-Indian Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold

Monumental Scale Lalaounis 18k Gold Double Rams Head Necklace 38 Inches Long
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 18k yellow gold Lalaounis double rams head lariat necklace is a truly magnificent example of
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Diamond Gold Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Geneva, CH
Old mine cut Diamond centering a yellow gold 18K ring. Maker's mark Ilias Lalaounis.
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Late 20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Ilias Lalounis 18k gold and lapis lazuli bracelet with mountain goat design
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
on it. The medallion is a cabochon lapis lazuli surrounded by 18k woven gold thread which makes up
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1970s Greek Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Three Ram Heads Bangle in Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Three ram heads bangle in blue, green and red enamel with gold design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ilias Lalaounis Double Chimera Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby Double Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece
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20th Century Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Grecian Gold Plated Metal With Red And Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet
Located in North Miami, FL
gold plated metal with chain and link work. It is from the 50's. It is marked Made In Greece. There is
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1950s Greek Modern Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

18ct Gold Princess 0.25 carat Diamond Bangle.
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold Bracelet with beautiful central princess cut diamond Diamond size 3.25 mm x 3.25 mm
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Late 20th Century European Greek Revival Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage ZOLOTAS 22K Gold Hammered Finish Knot Cocktail Ring Sz 7.75
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A simple yet elegant cocktail Ring by famed Greek design house, ZOLOTAS. It is hand wrought in 22K
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Late 20th Century Greek Contemporary Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

22k Gold

Lalaounis Ancient Style Rams Head Yellow Gold Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Ilias Lalaounis of Greece 18K Yellow Gold Rams Head Ring in an Ancient Roman style. the top of the
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1990s Greek Classical Roman Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

18 K Yellow Gold Vintage Lion s Head Bangle
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very solid 18 K yellow Gold bangle bradelet of opposing Lion's heads. The inner diameter is 5.5
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1970s Greek Hellenistic Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Ilias Lalaounis Leaf Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Sydney, NSW
18CT Yellow Gold Illias Lalaounis Leaf Earrings A pair of 18ct yellow gold leaf earrings by
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1980s Greek Romantic Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Ring
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Dallas, TX
Incredible Ring from Renowned Greek Designer, Lalaounis. This 18K yellow gold diamond ring with
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1980s Greek Modern Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Knots dangle earrings solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
A pair of older earrings with freely suspended bodies designed as knots in solid 18K Yellow Gold
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1930s European Greek Revival Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

1980s Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Geneva, CH
1980S Yellow Gold 18k Earrings. Etruscan Revival. Made in GREECE.
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1980s Greek Etruscan Revival Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolatas Ruby 22 Karat Yellow Gold Coiled Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
snake design intricately crafted in 22k yellow gold and bezel-set with a pair of cabochon rubies. Made
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20th Century Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 18kt Yellow Gold Fan Wing Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elevate your style with these exquisite 18kt Lalaounis Fan Earrings, designed to make a statement. Each earring features a unique fan shape that reflects timeless elegance and crafts...
Category

1990s Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Gold and Pearl Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Darnestown, MD
Half hoop gold and pearl earrings by famed Greek designer, ilias Lalaounis. Each earring has two
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1970s Greek Modern Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rock Crystal Bangle Bracelet by Illias Lalaounis Greece. With Round
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20th Century Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Hercules Infinity Knot Chocker Signed Ilias Lalaounis 22 Karat Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
The 22-karat chocker necklace, bearing the signature of the renowned Greek jewelry designer Ilias
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1970s Greek Modern Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Etruscan Style Gold Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
22kt gold mark Greek control marks. Omega back clips are 18kt. The closest to being an Ancient
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1960s Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis 1970 the Dawn of Art Clips on Earrings in Hammered 18kt Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
workshop mark A21, the Greek gold assay mark for 18 karats and signed in full "ILIAS LALAOUNIS A21 .750
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Bangle Bracelet Grape Leaf Vine Sterling Silver 18k Gold Signed
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Torrance, CA
in bright 18k yellow gold. Lalaounis signature designs are inspired by Greek art and mythology. The
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Mid-20th Century Greek Contemporary Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Zolotas Two Color Gold Hoop Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in Darnestown, MD
Two features add interest to these hoop earring by Zolotas. They are both yellow and white gold
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1980s Greek Modern Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

LALAOUNIS 1970 Akragas Crabs Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold and Sterling
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Greece by the jewelry house of Ilias Lalaounis back in the 1970. These beautiful vintage pair are rare
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1970s Greek Greek Revival Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Estate Archaelogical Revival Style Lapis Lazuli 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Classic Archaelogical Revival style Lapis Lazuli 14K yellow gold drop earrings 20th Century Lovely
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20th Century Greek Revival Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andrew Clunn 18K Yellow Gold Carved Red Coral Medusa Pendant/Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and unique Andrew Clunn carved red coral and 18K yellow gold Medusa statement pendant
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20th Century Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Ancient Coin Gold Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Flip a coin. Two ancient Roman coins, mounted in polished 18 karat yellow gold double frames, make
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1980s Italian Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold

Mapamenos Natepas Textured 18 Karat Yellow Gold Zig Zag Clip-On Earrings
By Mapamenos Natepas
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorn your ears with these simple, yet sophisticated 18 karat yellow gold zig-zag earrings by
Category

Late 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the greek gold jewelry vintage 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a greek gold jewelry vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic greek gold jewelry vintage over the years, but those made by Ilias Lalaounis, Versace and Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any greek gold jewelry vintage from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a greek gold jewelry vintage, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Greek Gold Jewelry Vintage?

The price for a greek gold jewelry vintage starts at $990 and tops out at $41,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,850.

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.