Shell Cameo Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold
20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Quartz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Cuff Bracelets
Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterli...
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s More Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
20th Century More Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Early 20th Century French Romantic Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Dangle Earrings
Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1910s Oceanic Edwardian Bangles
Rose Gold
2010s Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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- What era is cameo jewelry from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cameo jewelry is usually associated with the Victorian era. However, the jewelry style dates back to ancient times when the Romans wore jewelry that showed faces in bas-relief. During the 19th-century, cameo jewelry saw another surge in popularity due to renewed interest in classical art and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cameo jewelry.
- Is cameo jewelry worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Yes, some cameo jewelry is worth something. Generally, genuine Victorian cameos that feature shells or precious stones are the pieces worth the most. The maker, age, style and type will also affect the value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can inspect your jewelry and give you an estimated valuation. Find a wide range of cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.