Cameo Jewelry Sets
Early 20th Century European Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian More Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s French Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, 9k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III More Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 1...
Late 20th Century Swedish Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Agate, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Victorian More Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Link Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Link Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Chalcedony, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman More Rings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Link Bracelets
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Agate, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century French Retro Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s American Late Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry
Plaster
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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.