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Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Magnificent necklace made by skilled Neapolitan goldsmiths that recalls the charm of the Baroque era, many intertwining flourishes characterize the design of this jewel made in 14 ka...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold Retro Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Bracelet is inspired by Art Nouveau and Etruscan Revival. We're a workshop so every piece is
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Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

0.30 Carat Diamond on 18 Karat Yellow Pink and White Gold "Flowery" Ring
Located in Crema, Cremona
original vintage cocktail ring. 750 stamp. Made in Italy. Size EU: 54 Size USA: 7. Central diamond
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cazzaniga 1950 Roma Vintage Gem Set Pill Box 18Kt Gold With 1.64 Ct in Gemstones
By Cazzaniga
Located in Miami, FL
in Roma Italy by the house of Cazzaniga, back in the 1950's. This stunning round bombe pill box has
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival More Jewelry

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Handcrafted Etruscan Style Oval Cut Opal White Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

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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
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

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

Temple St. Clair Gold and Diamond Cherub Earrings
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Princeton, NJ
, Italy, Temple St. Clair's eponymous jewelry brand takes a decidedly more intellectual and handcrafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

TEMPLE ST CLAIR Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 28.68 Ctw Tourmalines
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry designer Temple St. Clair, back in the 1990. These earrings has been crafted with Etruscan
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1990s Italian Revival Clip-on Earrings

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Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

ORIENTALIST Dangle Drop Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Jade Lapis Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian dangles drop earrings in the Chinoiserie style. These are a colorful pair of
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1990s Italian Baroque Revival Dangle Earrings

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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18...

Renaissance Style Three Color Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elaborately set foliate mounting with center emerald cut garnet flanked by 2 bezel set diamonds. Unisex design.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Revival Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

New Red Stone Vermeil Star Shape Lever Back Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
hook. Length: 3.3 cm, width: 2 cm. New jewel signed by the Italian designer Marcello Fontana. Note
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Lever-Back Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

MARIO BUCCELLATI 1965 Three Tones Clips-On Earrings In Solid Incised 18Kt Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
everyday clips-on earrings created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Mario Buccellati back in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Revival Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antonio Cortelazzo Damascened Silver Buckle with the Birth of Venus
Located in Amsterdam, NL
iron and gold mounting, signed: Antonio Cortelazzo, Italian, Vicenza, circa 1850. weight: 146 grams
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Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Figurines and Sculptures

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Gold, Silver, Steel

Golden Hat-pin with little Brilliants and Crown
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/268 - Antique golden hat-pin with little brilliants, with crown and initials R E. Taste of the dandies of yesteryear - For the English knot tie or ascot at the end of the eigh...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Collectible Jewelry

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Gold

US Origin Unakite Gem on 18 Karat Yellow Gold Seal
Located in Crema, Cremona
18k yellow gold seal with unakite. The unakite (rectangular cut 1.10cmx0.9cm) is a stone which is found in the USA in the Unakas Montains and takes its name from its origin. It is da...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Models and Miniatures

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival Gold Earrings Italy Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
These nineteenth-century Etruscan revival earrings are elegant, flirty, and visually arresting
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Charm Bracelet Victorian Revival Midcentury, Italy
Located in Northampton, MA
This gloriously elaborate and unique charm bracelet is an Italian-made Victorian Revival treasure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Charm Bracelets

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Agate, Silver

Antique Etruscan Revival Italian 18 Karat Gold Ram s Head Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Etruscan-Revival 18K gold bangle bracelet with 2 ram’s heads decorated with
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles

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18k Gold

Decorative Hand Carved Baroque Revival Jewelry Box with Masks and Green Velvet
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative and impressive Neo Baroque jewelry box. If you appreciate or collect rare and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Antique Italian 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Bangle Bracelet, Etruscan Revival
Located in Miami, FL
(Geometric Pattern) Period: Circa 1950s–1970s Style: Etruscan Revival / Mid-Century Italian Closure: Box
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL Italian Contemporary Necklace In Twisted Golden Silk And 14Kt Y
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian twisted silk cord necklace in yellow gold. This is a contemporary necklace, created in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Italian 800 Silver Renaissance Revival Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Italian 800 silver Renaissance Revival bracelet, c. 1934-1944. Large panel links are
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20th Century Link Bracelets

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Silver

Italian 1960 Vintage Etruscan Revival Gem Set Charm in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Italian mid century gem set vintage charm. An Etruscan revival piece, created in Italy during the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival More Jewelry

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Amazonite, Chrysophrase, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Garnet Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
set with garnet cabochon collets, to the applied bead and ropetwist decoration, mounted in gold Size 7
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Cluster Rings

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Garnet, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Black Onyx Pharaoh Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Egyptian Revival Black Onyx Pharaoh Ring is set in tri-color gold with alot of detail. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

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Onyx, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Filled Micromosaic Brooch with Doves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Etruscan Revival brooch or pin. With 2 doves or love birds depicted at the center of a
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Early 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Gold-filled

Renaissance Revival Point Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Until the 1730's India was the worlds single source for diamonds, making diamond jewelry from that time
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Cannetille Band Ring
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful Etruscan Revival handcrafted 18 karat gold cannetille band ring. The twisted threads
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20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Band Rings

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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

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Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Etruscan Revival Vermeil Blue Crystal Dangle Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Italian designer Marcello Fontana.
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2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

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Crystal, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Green Crystal Greek Revival Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewel signed by the Italian designer Marcello Fontana.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pink Crystal Etruscan Revival Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
jewel signed by the Italian designer Marcello Fontana.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Archeological Revival Gold Amphora Earrings Circa 1880 s
Located in Firenze, IT
Each gold amphora with wirework detail, circa 1880's 18k yellow gold. Lenght: 4cm Weight: 7gr. Follow on instagram @bernardoantichita
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Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Pietra Dura Cased Set 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
revival earrings and pendant set, beautifully hand fabricated by MONTELATICI Angiolo e fratelli , Firenze
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold

Italian 1970s Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Intaglio Signet Ring with Carved Carneli
Located in Miami, FL
A remarkable Italian Etruscan Revival intaglio signet ring, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Signed 18k Corletto Etruscan Revival Style Hoop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Italian golden earrings. By Corletto. In the Etruscan Revival style. In
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20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Antique Archaelogical Revival Pietra Dura 18k Gold Carnation Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Fine 19th Century Archaelogical Revival in the Etruscan taste Pietra Dura 18K gold earrings with
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival mechanical beetle brooch. Fabulous antique piece, created in Rome Italy in the
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Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Etruscan Revival Micromosaic Swan Yellow Gold 22 Karat Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Etruscan Revival Micro mosaic Swan Yellow Gold 22k Pendant. 19th Century. Italian work. Size: 1.18
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Italian 1950s Art Deco Revival 2.64 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian Art Deco Revival diamond halo engagement ring with a 2.64 carat solitaire Diamond in its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Gold Venetian Coin 1400-1413 Michele Steno Archaeological Revival Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
mercantile cities of Italy enjoyed a renaissance unequalled elsewhere. Industrious seafarers, merchants and
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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Pietra Dura Flower Lily Poppy Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
popular souvenirs from Italy for people on the Grand Tour. Typically such brooches are made from hard
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Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Archaeological Revival Gold and Lapis Lazuli Bracelet, Circa 1865
Located in Firenze, IT
Each Cabochon Lapis lazuli plaque within a rope twist surround. Length 16,7cm Weight: 39gr.
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Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

An Archaeological Revival Gold And Agate Intaglio Necklace Circa 1850
Located in Firenze, IT
The woven chain set to the front with a large agate intaglio depicting Hercules. Bearing 18ct gold marks for Papal State, Rome circa 1817-1860. Lenght : 44cm Weight: 51,72gr.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Coral Etruscan Revival Long Drop Earrings C 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian, in the Etruscan Revival style, immensely fashionable at the time and inspired by jewels unearthed
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Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold

Germano Nino D Antonio 1970 Renaissance Revival Medallion In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Nino D Antonio Germano
Located in Miami, FL
Medallion designed by Nino D'Antonio Germano. Beautiful piece of jewelry art, created in Roma
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Vintage 1960s Italian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th C Castellani Etruscan Revival 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Enamel Drop Earrings
By Castellani
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
, were inspired to create their own versions of these ancient jewelry pieces, hence “Etruscan Revival
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1990s Attilio Codognato Renaissance Revival Enamel Ruby Gold Skull Ring
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Firenze, IT
Memento Mori skull surmounted by a red enamel eye, the shoulders decorated with round rubies and multi colored enamel scrolls. Mounted in 18Kt yellow gold Signed A. Codognato Vene...
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Fashion Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Roman Revival Signet Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 18.49 Ctw Cat s Eye Moonstone
Located in Miami, FL
Roman revival style signet ring with moonstone. A statement signet ring, crafted in solid yellow
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1990s Italian Revival Signet Rings

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Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Revival Enamel Pearl Ruby Sapphire Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The multicolored cartouche with a collet set oval shape cabochon ruby suspending trace links chains with a baroque pearl drop measuring approx. 8 mm and an elaborated pendant for...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Drop Necklaces

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Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Gold Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Rome, circa 1850 An early Victorian era Italian micromosaic and 18K gold set comprising dangle
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Dangle Etruscan Revival Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These stunning Etruscan style earrings have so much intricate detail on them. They are in great condition although there is one very minor dent to the back as you can see in images. ...
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Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Gold

Roman Revival 1850 Papal States Pendant In 19Kt Yellow Gold Swan In Micro Mosaic
Located in Miami, FL
this brooch. Revival jewelry The styles from the renaissance and Middle Ages, begun in the 1850’s
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Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique 18kt. Gold Venetian Etruscan Revival Crown, Shaped Fob
Located in Braintree, GB
This one-of-a-kind Venetian Etruscan Revival fob is a true work of art. Whether you wear it as a
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Antique 1880s Italian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Man in the Moon Bracelet Rock Crystal Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
8mm. Two blue sapphires are estimated at 0.02 carats each. Celestial themed jewelry came to
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Late 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Beaded Bracelets

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Italian Murano Necklace Gothic Style Necklace Made In Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
istelf 30 X 25 mm) Side Stones: 37 X 32 mm (stones itself 25 X 18 mm) Hand made in Venice Italy
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2010s Italian Gothic Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sanalitro Milano Lucite Cuff Bangle Bracelet with 70s Revival Silk Scarf
Located in Atlanta, GA
and Elle Italia, highlighting his influence in contemporary Italian jewelry.
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1990s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets

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Italian Revival Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate italian revival jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 241 vintage or 105 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect italian revival jewellery may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a italian revival jewellery has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Marcello Fontana, Cameo Beyond and Garavelli are consistently popular. A italian revival jewellery can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 44 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a italian revival jewellery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 143 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is an Italian Revival Jewellery?

The price for a italian revival jewellery starts at $11 and tops out at $80,822 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,911.

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.