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Etruscan Revival 1930 Italian Gypsy Charms Bracelet in 800 Silver with Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival gypsy charms bracelet. An oversized charms bracelet made in Italy, back in the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian 1870s Etruscan Revival Ruby Gold Hinged Bangle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 1870s Etruscan Revival ruby and gold hinged bangle. The top half is entirely decorated by
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Etruscan Revival Vintage Italian Bold Chain Necklace in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival Italian chain. Beautiful intricate chain necklace, created in Italy with
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20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival Vermeil Blue Crystal Dangle Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Overall length: 3,5 cm, width to the widest: 2 cm. Total weight: 8,8 g approximately. New jewel by Italian
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2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Granulated Gold Necklace, circa 1870
Located in Stamford, CT
flawless design, executed in 18 kt gold in Italy, the home of etruscan revival jewelry. Circling the
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Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces

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18k Gold

Snake Earrings Victorian Ruby Gold Etruscan Revival Hoop
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Snake Earrings - museum quality Etruscan Revival Victorian Hoop Earrings with
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Hoop Earrings

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Sapphire Pearl And Diamond Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Etruscan Revival Sapphire Pearl and Diamond Pendant Period: XIX century Pendant size: 3,50
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Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Bronze Etruscan Revival Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Floor lamp with boy clutching goose finial over four oil font arms, tapered fluted support ending on a tripartite base with claw feet and a variety of cast decoration.
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Antique 1890s Italian Classical Roman Floor Lamps

Italy 1850 Roma Papal States Grand Tour Etruscan Revival Bracelet in 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Roman grand tour Etruscan Revival Ricordi bracelet. Magnificent historical piece, created in Roma
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival More Bracelets

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Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Dating Back to the Revival Etruscan Period in Italy
Located in New York, NY
dates back to the Etruscan period in ancient Italy. The Etruscan Revival period was a time when jewelry
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Etruscan Revival Style Italian Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
These alluring Etruscan Revival style pendant earrings are crafted in 14Karat yellow gold. They
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Italian, Milanese, Etruscan Revival Carved Wood Vessels/Lanterns (2 Available)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inspired by the extraordinary Italian archaeological excavations of the early 1800s, these were
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Antique 1860s Italian Egyptian Revival Lanterns

Materials

Wood

Antique Micromosaic Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant, Italy, Circa 1800
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. This unique artistic tradition was born in Italy in the 18th Century, flourished in the 19th Century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Double sided bust and rectagular support raised on scalloped shell and shaped hoof feet, overall height 34 inches
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Etruscan Revival Sculpted Cobra Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Color Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival cobra ring. Beautiful three dimensional ring, created with Etruscan revival
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Etruscan Revival 19th Century Gold Pin
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Etruscan Revival XIXth century pin in yellow gold centered with a Chafer in cabochon garnet, three
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Etruscan Revival 22K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Eternity Band Ring, Italian
Located in Miami, FL
collectors of distinctive Italian design. Origin: Italy Style: Etruscan Revival Period: Contemporary Metal
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1850 Papal States Scarab Micro Mosaic Bracelet In 22Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival grand tour bracelet with six scarabs This is a beautiful and very rare historical
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Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Etruscan Revival 1880 Scarab Micro Mosaic Bracelet in Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival bracelet. An exceptional piece, created in Italy during the Victorian (1840
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Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1880 Victorian Scarab Micro Mosaic Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival scarab ring. This is an exceptional ring, created in Rome Italy during the
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Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gol...

Etruscan Revival 22K Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Eternity Band Ring, Italian
Located in Miami, FL
collectors of distinctive Italian design. Origin: Italy Style: Etruscan Revival Period: Contemporary Metal
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival Earrings in 18Kt Gold with 9.78 Cts in Diamonds and Carved Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan Revival earrings. Gorgeous, oversized and bold pair, crafted with Etruscan-Roman revival
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Vintage 1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Style Vermeil Creole Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
threaded through the back of the ear, they support each one a chiseled pattern of Etruscan motifs that ends
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2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Hoop Earrings

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Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Etruscan Revival Gold Multicolored Gemstone Charm Long Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
18k yellow long gold link necklace with suspended four large chased charms set with multicolored gemstones, including, turquoise, coral, citrine and other five smaller ones. T...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Drop Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Etruscan Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
An incredible Etruscan-style ring presenting a cabochon ruby accented by six radiant round
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Vintage 1980s Italian Etruscan Revival Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

19th Century 18 karat Gold and Citrine Italian Revival Earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
half of the 19th century. Revival jewelry embodies a long-standing tradition of drawing inspiration
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

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Citrine, Gold

Castellani Etruscan Style Gold and Enamel Brooch
By Castellani
Located in London, GB
An antique, Etruscan style circular brooch, with enamelled multi-coloured flowers surrounding a
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Italian 1980 18K Etruscan Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
exemplifies the Etruscan Revival meets Italian Modernism aesthetic—where ancient inspiration and clean, modern
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Vintage 1970s Italian Revival Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Spirit Vermeil Crystal Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Length: 3.2 cm, width: 2.2 cm. New jewel signed by the Italian designer.
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2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Etruscan Style Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
cm. New jewelry signed by Italian designer Marcello Fontana. Note that the nuances of the stones may
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Archaeological-Revival Gold And Hardstone Intaglio Necklace Italy Circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
Roman gems on gold settings to carry out jewels was typical of Italian goldsmithing from renaissance
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

New Etruscan Style Vermeil Cristal Dangle Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
, width: 2 cm. Total weight: 8.8 g approximately. New jewel signed by the Italian designer Marcello
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2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Etruscan Spirit Vermeil Green Cristal Dangle Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Total weight: 8.8 g approximately. New jewel signed by the Italian designer Marcello Fontana.
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2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Etruscan Spirit Pink Cristal Vermeil Dangle Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Italian designer Marcello Fontana. Note that the nuances of the stones may vary slightly from one creation
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2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Etruscan Spirit Vermeil Green Cristal Dangle Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Total weight: 8.8 g approximately. New jewel signed by the Italian designer Marcello Fontana
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Garnet Earrings Day To Night Gold Etruscan Revival 1860 Victorian Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
early Italian Etruscan jewels. The earrings are Day To Night earrings which means that the long pendant
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Etruscan Style Blue Crystal Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
cm New jewelry from Italian designer Marcello Fontana. Note that the nuances of the stones may vary
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Carlo Zini 4.5" long Etruscan style earrings from Elsa Martinelli s collection
By Carlo Zini
Located in New York, NY
Gold with rhinestone accent long Etruscan style earrings by Italian designer Carlo Zini Worn and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Etruscan Revival Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

New Etruscan Style Vermeil Green Stone Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewel of the Italian designer Marcello Fontana. Note that the stones may have slightly different shades
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

New Etruscan Style Vermeil Red Stone Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Length: 3.2 cm, width: 0.7 cm. New jewel of the Italian designer Marcello Fontana. Note that the shades
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Enamel Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Etruscan Style Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Bracelet is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Bracelet has 0.06 Carats of Diamonds. This Bracelet has 0.20 Carats of Rubies. This Bracelet has also Enamel. We're a workshop so every...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Etruscan Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jumbo Charm Pendant Amethyst Gemstones
Located in MIAMI, FL
throughout. The charm shows Etruscan period details and is set with Amethyst gemstones throughout. Each
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Vintage 1960s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Archaeological Revival Gold Bangle, Circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
The hinged burnished gold bangle composed of foliate and ropework panels, circa 1870, 5.5 cm. inner diameter Wide: 19mm Weight: 24gr.
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Archaeological Revival Gold And Micromosaic Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval pendant formerly souvenir holder in 18kt yellow gold with a micro-mosaic decorated with a bouquet of flowers and garlands. 19th century. Dim.: 5.5 x 3.1 cm. Gross weight: 12.1 g.
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Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Marcello Fontana Etruscan Style Vermeil Silver Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
silver motifs carved in the spirit of Etruscan art and of ribbed vermilion beads of olive shape, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Etruscan Pendant Ruby 14 Karat Gold Gladiator Enhancer Estate Jewelry Oval
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Etruscan style pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold. Cabochon cut ruby measures
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Cabochon Etruscan Style Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
century, probably Italian. Gross weight: 16.50 g. Diameter: 6.5 cm
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Archaeological Revival Gold And Micromosaic Pendant By Roccheggiani 1860 s
By Cesare Roccheggiani
Located in Firenze, IT
beads in the Etruscan style. Italian work, 19th century Gross weight: 9.9 g - H: 6.2 cm With a case
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Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Link Collection Bezel Set Beaded Etruscan Style Cuff Diamond Bracelet 1.39cts
By A Link
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This refined, timeless cuff bracelet features a dazzling 1.39 cts. tw. an array of bezel-set diamonds crafted with F-colored diamonds of VS1 clarity. Meticulously arranged in an intr...
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2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bust of Caesar Pendant Estate 14 Karat Gold Ruby Fine Etruscan Style Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
nicely detailed pendant features the bust of Caesar with rubies and pierced gold Etruscan style details
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Intaglio Signet Cocktail Ring With Carved Carnelian In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Signet ring with carnelian. Gorgeous statement signet ring, crafted in Europe in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Designed in the ancient style with very bo...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted Etruscan Style Oval Cut Opal White Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
by Etruscan Style and it could be available also with a different central stone. Size ITA: 19 Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcrafted Etruscan Style Oval Cut Opal White Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
by Etruscan Style and it could be available also with a different central stone. Size ITA: 19 Size
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Venetian Revival Coral and Akoya Pearl 18K Gold Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
is marked 18K. The charm pendant is in very good condition. This Etruscan Revival style fob charm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Antique Style Vermeil Intaglio Bracelet
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
intaglio: 2.2 cm. Total weight: approximately 37.8 g. New jewelry from Italian designer Marcello Fontana.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Chain Bracelets

Materials

Vermeil

Roman Revival 1880 Grand Tour Temple of Vespasian Micro Mosaic Brooch 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A Roman revival grand tour brooch. An exceptional piece, created in Italy during the Victorian
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Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Italian Micromosaic and Gold Earrings, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
, with a bird head mark on the back of each star, on wire fittings, Italian, circa 1870. Grand Tour
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold

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Italian Etruscan Revival For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the italian etruscan revival you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Vermeil and Silver, 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 italian etruscan revival from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic italian etruscan revival over the years, but those made by Marcello Fontana are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any italian etruscan revival from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Turquoise version from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and french cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a italian etruscan revival for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is an Italian Etruscan Revival?

On average, a italian etruscan revival at 1stDibs sells for $229, while they’re typically $133 on the low end and $28,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.