Gold Cigarette/Card Case with Fine Natural Sapphires, Circa 1945
Located in Aspen, CO
Gold vintage cigarette/card case in a basket weave with a sapphire clasp. This wonderful piece was originally intended for hand rolled cigarettes, and today is perfect for business ...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier 1930 Business Card Box Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CARTIER 1930 card box in striped 14K yellow gold, cabochon sapphire and diamonds measuring 8,6 x 6 x 0,7cm (71.95 grams)
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
CARTIER 1930 Business card box yellow gold
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CARTIER 1930 Business card box in striped 14K yellow gold, cabochon sapphire and diamonds measuring 8,6 x 6 x 0,7cm (71.95 grams)
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold
H 1 in W 4 in L 7 in
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Smoking Set with Cigarette Case, Card Case and Match Safe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The inner rim card and cigarette cases are each stamped 14K and marked for Battin & Co. goldsmiths.
14k Gold
Art Deco Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Pill or Card Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful yellow gold compact with engine turned design on the outside and mirror with faceted sides on the inside. The closure is composed of an enameled tube with a platinum ring o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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