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Mattioli Mini Puzzle Necklace in Rose Gold and Turquoise Enamel - 45 cm
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18K rose gold and coloured enamel Length: 45 cm Production time is 4 weeks Add a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Stefan Hafner 18K Yellow Gold 0.13ctw Diamond Yellow Enamel Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 0.13ctw Retail price: $6,250.00 SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

2.80 Karat White Diamond Royal Blue Enamel White Gold Necklace
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind piece, pure, timeless, Art Deco style. The hand enameled Royal Blue cabochon meets
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cellini Exclusive 18KT White Gold Diamond 0.16CT and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1.07 Carat Diamond and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
bale. He has blue sapphire eyes and his outfit navy blue enamel and yellow gold checks. He measures
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vergano Corp Enamel Diamond Heart 18KT Necklace
By F Vergano
Located in Vero Beach, FL
WOW!!!!!! 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace with 18 karat yellow gold Blue Enamel and Diamond
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style 14.89 Carat White Diamond Peridot Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.99 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Winged Angel Necklace Diamond Enamel Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Chain Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed winged angel necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold. Diamonds total an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style 17.49 Carat White Diamond Peridot Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.59 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Midcentury Italian Chandelier Enamel Glass Laurana Art 1950s Gold Black Red
By Laurana
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian chandelier enamel glass Laurana art 1950s gold black red Size: Height only
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Tomasso Saulini Boy Cameo Locket Pendant Necklace 14 Karat Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
enamel around the border and on the bale. The gold work is amongst the finest 19th Century Italian
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Antique 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.55 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...

Cellini Exclusive 18KT WG Enamel Girl Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
karat white gold teddy bear charm is crafted with a milky white enamel for the body. Her outfit is a
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.02 Carats of White
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...

Mattioli Mini Puzzle Necklace in Rose Gold and Red Enamel - 45 cm
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18K rose gold and coloured enamel Length: 45 cm Production time is 4 weeks Add a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Mini Puzzle Necklace in Rose Gold and Pink Enamel - 45 cm
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18K rose gold and coloured enamel Length: 45 cm Production time is 4 weeks Add a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Mini Puzzle Necklace in Rose Gold and Blue Enamel - 45 cm
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18K rose gold and coloured enamel Length: 45 cm Production time is 4 weeks Add a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mattioli Mini Puzzle Necklace in Rose Gold and Black Enamel - 45 cm
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Necklace in 18K rose gold and coloured enamel Length: 45 cm Production time is 4 weeks Add a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Tsavorite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Pendant is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tsavori...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Opal Tanzanite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Pendant is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Opal Tanzanite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
has Enamel. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Opal Tanzanite Pearl Yellow Gold "Birdcage" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Enamel. This Pendant is available also in 9, 14 or 18K Yellow or White Gold. This Pendant is available
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, T...

Rossella Ugolini Tiger Rubies Eyes 18K Yellow Gold Fire Opal Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Pendant Necklace. A unisex masterpiece, this pendant symbolizes strength and spirituality with exquisite
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2010s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Enamel, Yello...

8-arm ceiling lamp, ivory enamel and gold brass, Italian Atr. Silvio Piattelli
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Madrid, España
Elegant 8-arm ceiling lamp, ivory enamel and gold brass, Italian design by Silvio Piattelli.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Massive Oval Brass Enamel Italian Campana Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in New York, NY
Enamel color may be specified. Our standard enamel colors are shown in the final image. There is no
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Brass, Nickel

PETITE MONOLITH Italian Modern Brass Enamel Chandelier, Blueprint Lighting
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
here in our Oil-Rubbed Bronze hardware and Pearl enamel shades; may select any of our 36 enamel colors
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel

Renaissance 16thCentury Ultramarine Angel GiltFiligree CrystalMedallion Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
artistic value of an Italian Renaissance pendant is always more than the intrinsic value of its materials
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Enamel, Copper, Gold

Available now Rossella Ugolini Tiger Pendant Necklace Bold Expression
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Italy to capture attention. At its core, a tiger head meticulously sculpted from 18K yellow gold steals
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Art Deco Six-Light Florence Chandelier Gold Decorated Porcelain Enameled Brass
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Art Deco six-light Florence chandelier, in gold decorated porcelain and enameled brass
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Hand Blown Murano 24 Kt Gold Translucent Glass Black Enamel Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and sophisticated sputnik chandelier was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel

Plique a Jour Fish Necklace Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 26" Chain Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
a jour enamel is embedded into the fish pendant and chain. The enamel is in very good condition and
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

An Italian Enamelled Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A pendant manufactured in Alessandria, Northern Italy, at the end of the 1970s, presenting apprx
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Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Sculpted Silver Gold-Plated Black Oxidation Finish Cross
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This magnificent gold-plated silver cross was made in Italy in the 60s. It is hand sculpted and the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Multicolored Sputnik Pendant Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian designed mid-century modern multicolored sputnik chandelier characterized by a starburst
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Modern Italian Silver Gold Frosted White Crystal Murano Glass Icicle Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A unique Italian contemporary icicle chandelier, entirely hand made in Italy, the interchangeable
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Modern Italian Silver Gold Frosted White Crystal Murano Glass Icicle Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
A unique Italian contemporary icicle chandelier, entirely hand made in Italy, the interchangeable
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Enamel

Art Nouveau White Diamond Peridot Yellow Sapphire Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Necklace has 0.06 Carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Peridot, ...

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features best
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Tin

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
French Empire style gilt bronze and enamel chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has got twelve
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2010s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
least the chandelier is painted faux lapis lazuli enamel, but all colors are available according to the
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Italian 1950s Empire Silvered Swooping Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Empire style Italian chandelier in the style of Buccellati. Rewired. 12 Light sources
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Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver, Bronze, Enamel

Diamond Gold Enamel Large Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian-made 18k gold brooch with hidden bale. Adorned with multi color enamel (minor loss is
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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

La Nouvelle Bague necklace in gold, enamel and diamond.
Located in Perugia, IT
La Nouvelle Bague necklace in 18 kt gold, enamel and diamond. Fine white gold chain and a square pendant with coral enamel and 01 round brilliant-cut diamond, ct. 0.05 in center. Cha...
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

La Nouvelle Bague necklace in gold, enamel and diamond.
Located in Perugia, IT
La Nouvelle Bague necklace in 18 kt gold, enamel and diamond. Thin white gold chain with a square pendant with lilac enamel with cream hues and 01 round brilliant-cut diamond, ct. 0....
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

La Nouvelle Bague necklace in gold, enamel and diamonds.
Located in Perugia, IT
La Nouvelle Bague necklace in 18 kt gold, enamel and diamonds, produced c. 2000. The necklace consists of a thin white gold chain and a square pendant with cream-shaded lilac enamel,...
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Chain with pendant decorated with enamel
Located in Bologna, IT
18k white gold necklace (750/1000) made with a thin chain and sliding pendant shaped as a rectangular tile decorated with blue enamel, stained glass high reliefs, and emerald with ol...
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Italian 1960 Venetian Enameled Pendant Amphora Bottle for Perfume in 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled pendant scent perfume amphora bottle. Gorgeous vintage piece, created in Venice Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Italian 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Enameld Neo Gothic 12 Lighs Chandelier
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique 19th century Italian large gilt bronze and enameld Neo Gothic pendant chandelier
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Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Pair Mid Century Modern Swag Lamps! Iconic 1950s Gino Sarfatti for Raymor! Gold
By Gino Sarfatti, Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
Magnificent! Pair Italian Metal Pendant/Swag Lamps for Raymor Attributed to Gino Sarfatti These
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
aesthetic. The shades are enameled in classic colors from the 1950s palette, including ivory white, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Four-Arm Brass Asymmetrical Chandelier, Ivory Gold Pivot Shades, Stilnovo Style
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
aesthetic. The shades are enameled in classic colors from the 1950s palette, including ivory white, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Wonderful 3 Large Navy Blue Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Fixtures
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Available are 3 wonderful large navy blue gold gilt pagoda bamboo chinoiserie lanterns each with 4
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel

Divine Large Pair Black Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lanterns Fixtures
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A divine large pair of black & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lanterns, each of the
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
For all animal, and nature lovers, here's our charming & unique Enamel, & Diamond turtle pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Branching Chandelier, Black/Ivory with Gold Inside, Stilnovo Style, solid brass.
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
showing two versions. The ivory with gold inside and the black with gold inside. There is also a compact
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Courtney Branching Brass Chandelier Black w/Gold Inside Stilnovo Style 24 Lights
By Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
downlight, wall and ceiling suitable brightening. The gold inside provides charm and glamour effect. Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

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Italian Gold Enamel Pendants For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Italian gold enamel pendants available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Italian gold enamel pendants was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and enamel. Find 9 antique and vintage Italian gold enamel pendants at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Italian gold enamel pendants have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Italian gold enamel pendants made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Italian gold enamel pendants over the years, but those made by Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Silvio Piattelli and Carlo Scarpa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Italian Gold Enamel Pendants?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $17,195 highest priced.

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.

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