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14k Gold Compact

1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box
1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box

1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box

Located in Miami, FL

This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror underneath the flap is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, weighing 115.7 grams and me...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Tiffany & Co 1940s 14k Gold Compact Mirror Box With Ruby Detail
Tiffany & Co 1940s 14k Gold Compact Mirror Box With Ruby Detail

Tiffany & Co 1940s 14k Gold Compact Mirror Box With Ruby Detail

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Crafted from 14k gold, the surface features delicate engraved etched lines that catch the light beautifully, enhancing its timeless allure.

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Mid-20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Black Starr and Gorham Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Compact
Art Deco Black Starr and Gorham Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Compact

Art Deco Black Starr and Gorham Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Compact

By Black, Starr & Gorham

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful Art Deco compact by Black Starr and Gorham. It is Sterling Silver with a 14k Gold accent on top, fitted with 3 small precious stones likely rubies.

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20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier 14K Gold Mid-Century Ruby-Set Mirrored Pill & Compact Box
Cartier 14K Gold Mid-Century Ruby-Set Mirrored Pill & Compact Box

Cartier 14K Gold Mid-Century Ruby-Set Mirrored Pill & Compact Box

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

This exceptional Cartier pill and compact box is a superb example of refined mid-century French luxury, crafted in solid 14 karat yellow gold and richly accented with 57 natural rubi...

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Powder Case Compact Mirror Box
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Powder Case Compact Mirror Box

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Powder Case Compact Mirror Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 2.75 inches Weight: 121.30 grams TIFFANY & CO. 14K yellow gold vintage, ruby COMPACT.

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Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Belais 14K Gold Front Enamel Rouge Compact 1920–1935
Antique Art Deco Belais 14K Gold Front Enamel Rouge Compact 1920–1935

Antique Art Deco Belais 14K Gold Front Enamel Rouge Compact 1920–1935

Located in New York, NY

Key Features & Design Belais 14K White Gold Front The compact’s top panel is crafted in 14-karat white gold, affirming its premium quality and historical significance.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gilt Metal, Enamel, 14k Gold

Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 1920’s Sterling, 14k Gold and Sapphire Compact
Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 1920’s Sterling, 14k Gold and Sapphire Compact

Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 1920’s Sterling, 14k Gold and Sapphire Compact

By Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss

Located in Palm Springs, CA

It is comprised of Sterling silver, 14k Gold and small sapphires. The interior contains a mirror and a powder makeup container.

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Vintage 1920s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Sterling Silver

14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Lipstick Holder & Compact set with Chain.
14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Lipstick Holder & Compact set with Chain.

14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Lipstick Holder & Compact set with Chain.

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hicksville, NY

tem Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 60.1 grams Early 1900s Center Diamond Details: Weight: .04ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Vanity Items

Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 Gr
Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 Gr

Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 Gr

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Art Deco 14K GOLD Makeup Case Compact Powder Rouge 1930s American made 99.2 gram Marked’14K’ 3 inch long 1,75 inch wide .25 inch thick Pill box 1 inch in diameter 1/4 inch thick 7...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Compact Powder Case
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Compact Powder Case

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Compact Powder Case

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The compact features square step-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 1.25 carats, enhanced by single-cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.15 carat, set in 14k gold, marked Tif...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact
Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact

Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Art Deco ladies compact circa 1910-1919 from Carter, Gough and Co. Notepad and pencil compartment behind the mirror. Extra fine engraving and detail work. 1 sapphire approx total ...

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Early 20th Century American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones
Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones

Antique Art Deco Evening Bag With Compact Mirror of 14K, Platinum, & Gemstones

Located in Miami, FL

A true relic, this piece seamlessly melds platinum and 14k yellow gold, evoking an era when craftsmanship was revered.

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Compact Set with Sapphires
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Compact Set with Sapphires

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold Compact Set with Sapphires

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Marcianise, IT

An exquisite vintage vanity set by the legendary Tiffany & Co., embodying the geometric elegance and luxury of the Art Deco era. This coordinated set includes a square powder com...

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Vintage 1930s American Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Cross Pendant with 1.11ct Calibre Cut Sapphires
Vintage 14k Gold Cross Pendant with 1.11ct Calibre Cut Sapphires

Vintage 14k Gold Cross Pendant with 1.11ct Calibre Cut Sapphires

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The precisely shaped stones form a rich blue mosaic across the cross silhouette, creating a striking contrast against the warm glow of polished 14k yellow gold. Compact at 25 millime...

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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Most & Fogul Gold, Ruby and Diamond Compact
Most & Fogul Gold, Ruby and Diamond Compact

Most & Fogul Gold, Ruby and Diamond Compact

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous Most & Fogul 14k Gold, Ruby and Diamond Compact Mirror

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Vintage 1940s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Compact Necklace
Art Nouveau Compact Necklace

Art Nouveau Compact Necklace

Unavailable

W 1.75 in L 4 in

Art Nouveau Compact Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

Art Nouveau 18KT yellow gold compact/ pendant with three cabochon blue sapphires on the three push button closures. Inside there are three covered compartments and a 14KT yellow gold...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Sterling and 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Compact
Cartier Sterling and 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Compact

Cartier Sterling and 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Compact

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

14K rose gold and sterling silver compact from Cartier, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold, Rubies Compact circa 1930
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold, Rubies Compact circa 1930

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold, Rubies Compact circa 1930

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bellmore, NY

Some brands are just iconic, and of course, Tiffany & Co. is one of them…known for quality jewelry and luxury home goods, this Art Deco compact is no exception. Marked Tiffany & Co. ...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Tiffany Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Compact with Leather Sleeve
Art Deco Tiffany Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Compact with Leather Sleeve

Art Deco Tiffany Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Compact with Leather Sleeve

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

A tour de force of craftsmanship. From the late 1930's, this lovely compact is designed with gold and platinum detail set with channel set rubies and pave' diamonds. One can almost ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Half Moon French Powder Compact
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Half Moon French Powder Compact

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Half Moon French Powder Compact

Located in San Diego, CA

Antique Art Deco 14k yellow gold French powder compact. Compact is adorned with 5 square blue sapphires totaling 2.14 carat total weight and 0.07 carat total weight of single cut di...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vanity Items

Gold and Crystal Horse Money Clip
Gold and Crystal Horse Money Clip

Gold and Crystal Horse Money Clip

Unavailable

W 2 in L 1.5 in

Gold and Crystal Horse Money Clip

Located in New York, NY

In the center is an essex crystal, depicting a horse's head. 14K yellow gold. Sleek. smooth and compact. 2" x 1 1/2."

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Vintage 1930s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Gold Pill Box/Powder Box Pendent Necklace
Antique Gold Pill Box/Powder Box Pendent Necklace

Antique Gold Pill Box/Powder Box Pendent Necklace

Unavailable

W 0.4 in D 0.25 in L 0.47 in

Antique Gold Pill Box/Powder Box Pendent Necklace

Located in Houston, TX

When you open you see a mirror. Antique art nouveau 14k gold powder compact pill box chatelaine pendant.

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Antique 18th Century British Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Lorgnette Pendant
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Lorgnette Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique Art Nouveau 14k gold compact lorgnette, decorated with enamel ornament.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Gold and Diamond Compact
Gold and Diamond Compact

Gold and Diamond Compact

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H 2 in W 2 in

Gold and Diamond Compact

Located in New York, NY

A retro woven square gold compact with diamond trim, in 14k and platinum.

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Vintage 1950s American Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Multi-Gem Gold Compact by John Rubel
Multi-Gem Gold Compact by John Rubel

Multi-Gem Gold Compact by John Rubel

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H 2 in W 2 in L 3.25 in

Multi-Gem Gold Compact by John Rubel

Located in New York, NY

Multi Gem Gold Compact By John Rubel Set with rubies, diamonds & turquoise 14K Yellow Gold 102.8 Grams Measurements: 3.25" long, 2" wide 2" high Signed John Rubel Engraved Inside:...

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Vintage 1940s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Japanese Taste Gold Compact Case
Tiffany & Co. Japanese Taste Gold Compact Case

Tiffany & Co. Japanese Taste Gold Compact Case

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H 0.5 in W 2.88 in D 2.5 in

Tiffany & Co. Japanese Taste Gold Compact Case

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1920-30s, 14k, Tiffany & Co. Decorated with diamond-set cherry blossoms, this 18k compact is a sublime example of Tiffany & Co.’s love affair with the Japanese aesthetic.

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Vintage 1920s American Vanity Items

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Gold Sapphire Diamond Compact
Cartier Art Deco Gold Sapphire Diamond Compact

Cartier Art Deco Gold Sapphire Diamond Compact

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Cartier Art Deco compact in 14 karat yellow gold adorned by diamonds and sapphires.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Gold Compact
Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Gold Compact

Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Gold Compact

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The art deco era when jewelry was art and glamour. Featuring colorful multihued green jade that is perfectly complimented by symmetrical lines of jet black onyx. Cleverly accented by...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold

Ruser Sapphire Gold Angel Pocket Compact Storage Box
Ruser Sapphire Gold Angel Pocket Compact Storage Box

Ruser Sapphire Gold Angel Pocket Compact Storage Box

By William Ruser

Located in Southampton, PA

Rare 14k Yellow Gold Angel Sapphire Pocket Compact Storage by RUSER.

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Vintage 1950s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Exquisite Gold Engraved Compact With Sapphire Accents
Exquisite Gold Engraved Compact With Sapphire Accents

Exquisite Gold Engraved Compact With Sapphire Accents

Located in Birmingham, AL

This ornate compact features intricate engraving at every angle and features 3 compartments designed for make up. There are some powdered make up fragments left over in all three of ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Makeup Compact Charm
Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Makeup Compact Charm

Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Makeup Compact Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a cushion shaped makeup compact with deeply engraved striations Opens on a hinge to reveal a mirror, a pink enamel puff, and red enamel rouge Exhibits loss; consistent...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Makeup Compact Charm
Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Makeup Compact Charm

Sloan & Co. Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Makeup Compact Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular charm featuring a deeply engraved radiating motif on both back and front Opens on a hinge to reveal a removable powder puff with a cute pink pom pom Completed by a jump ri...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Sterling Yellow Gold and Square Rubies Makeup Compact
Tiffany and Co Sterling Yellow Gold and Square Rubies Makeup Compact

Tiffany and Co Sterling Yellow Gold and Square Rubies Makeup Compact

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H 1.15 in W 1.15 in D 0.2 in Dm 1.15 in L 1.15 in

Tiffany and Co Sterling Yellow Gold and Square Rubies Makeup Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Vintage rare Tiffany & Co Art Deco sterling silver makeup compact with 14k yellow gold adornment housing square cut rubies.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold

William Ruser Narcissus Yellow Gold Compact Hand Held Mirror
William Ruser Narcissus Yellow Gold Compact Hand Held Mirror

William Ruser Narcissus Yellow Gold Compact Hand Held Mirror

By William Ruser

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Yellow Gold Narcissus Compact Hand Held Mirror by RUSER.

Category

20th Century American More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Tiffany & Co. Gold Powder Compact 14 Karat Yellow Gold 100 Gram
Vintage 1950s Tiffany & Co. Gold Powder Compact 14 Karat Yellow Gold 100 Gram

Vintage 1950s Tiffany & Co. Gold Powder Compact 14 Karat Yellow Gold 100 Gram

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

set in 14k gold, marked Tiffany& Co. The compact opens to reveal a mirror and powder compartment Condition In excellent condition, no damage.

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Antique Late 19th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Locket and Compact Snuff Box Pendant
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Locket and Compact Snuff Box Pendant

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Locket and Compact Snuff Box Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Locket / Compact Snuff Box Pendant with Engine Turned Design circa 1900 - 1910 Front cover has monogram engraved LFC - this could be removed if requested 1...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Art Deco Sterling Yellow Gold Ruby Compact Makeup 3 Inch Case
Tiffany Co Vintage Art Deco Sterling Yellow Gold Ruby Compact Makeup 3 Inch Case

Tiffany Co Vintage Art Deco Sterling Yellow Gold Ruby Compact Makeup 3 Inch Case

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Art Deco Sterling and yellow Gold Square Ruby Compact Makeup Case. This exquisite compact seamlessly fuses vintage charm with Art Deco flair, a true testament to Tiffany's un...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Cross Pendant with 1.11ct Calibre Cut Sapphires
Vintage 14k Gold Cross Pendant with 1.11ct Calibre Cut Sapphires

Vintage 14k Gold Cross Pendant with 1.11ct Calibre Cut Sapphires

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The precisely shaped stones form a rich blue mosaic across the cross silhouette, creating a striking contrast against the warm glow of polished 14k yellow gold. Compact at 25 millime...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Compact on the Chain
Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Compact on the Chain

Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Compact on the Chain

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H 2.75 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in

Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Compact on the Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sarasota, FL

Tiffany & Co. 14 K gold compact. Marked on the interior. Very lightly used.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Edwardian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold & Sterling Sapphire Compact Case
Vintage Cartier 14K Gold & Sterling Sapphire Compact Case

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold & Sterling Sapphire Compact Case

By Cartier

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage Cartier 14K Gold & Sterling Sapphire Compact Case Marked: CARTIER STERLING & 14K Approximate Dimensions: 5.8 cm (Length) 5.8 cm (Width) 84.8 grams in weight.

Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Gold Miniature Lady's Compact Charm for a Bracelet
Antique 14k Gold Miniature Lady's Compact Charm for a Bracelet

Antique 14k Gold Miniature Lady's Compact Charm for a Bracelet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine figural gold charm for a bracelet. In 14k gold. In the form of a miniature lady's compact with a monogram to the lid, engraved floral decoration throughout, and an integral ...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Watson Sterling Silver 14k Gold Plated Square Mirror Compact with Monogram
Watson Sterling Silver 14k Gold Plated Square Mirror Compact with Monogram

Watson Sterling Silver 14k Gold Plated Square Mirror Compact with Monogram

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver with 14K Gold Plate square mirror compact by Watson Co with monogram.

Category

20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact
Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact

Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact 129.2 gram 2.5 inch by 2.5 inch 1/2 inch thick Lock is little easy to open, may need adjustments, so de...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modernist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Compact 14K Bi-Color Gold Woven Design Case
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Compact 14K Bi-Color Gold Woven Design Case

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Compact 14K Bi-Color Gold Woven Design Case

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional vintage Tiffany & Co. compact, crafted in 14K bi-color gold and accented with diamonds, showcasing the refined elegance and meticulous craftsmanship synonymous wit...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vanity Items

Materials

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

Vintage Retro Diamond Burma Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Compact Box
Vintage Retro Diamond Burma Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Compact Box

Vintage Retro Diamond Burma Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Compact Box

Located in Miami, FL

This retro authentic compact 14k Gold box, has a textured design with rubies & diamonds.

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ruby Silver Gold Makeup Compact
Cartier Ruby Silver Gold Makeup Compact

Cartier Ruby Silver Gold Makeup Compact

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

A fabulous accessory that you'd be hard-pressed to find on today's market- a vintage makeup compact from Cartier. The compact is made primarily of silver and is accented with 14K yel...

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20th Century French Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cartier 14K and Sterling compact case 1930s.
Art Deco Cartier 14K and Sterling compact case 1930s.

Art Deco Cartier 14K and Sterling compact case 1930s.

By Cartier

Located in Toronto, ON

Art Deco Cartier 14K and Sterling compact case 1930s. Sterling silver with 14K and synthetic sapphire thumbpiece.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tri-Colored Gold Mid-Century Compact
Tri-Colored Gold Mid-Century Compact

Tri-Colored Gold Mid-Century Compact

Located in Greenwich, CT

Influenced by the emergence of cubism, this tri-colored 14 karat gold handmade compact is mid-century fine arts at its most collectible. Designed with a perfect marriage of white, y...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Gold Compact Powder Box 14 Karat Gold Make-Up Compact 114 Gm
Cartier Gold Compact Powder Box 14 Karat Gold Make-Up Compact 114 Gm

Cartier Gold Compact Powder Box 14 Karat Gold Make-Up Compact 114 Gm

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 14K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture Circa 1960's.

Category

Late 20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

Yellow Gold

1940s Cartier Enamel Gem Set Gold Compact
1940s Cartier Enamel Gem Set Gold Compact

1940s Cartier Enamel Gem Set Gold Compact

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Cartier Compact, 14K Yellow Gold measuring 2 3/8 inch in diameter and 1/2 inch deep.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Gold Compact with Sapphires
Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Gold Compact with Sapphires

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Gold Compact with Sapphires

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold with a mirror and 3 blue Cabochon Sapphires. Circa 1940s 2 1/4 x 3 inches 12 inch chain

Category

Vintage 1940s Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Compact Box
Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Compact Box

Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Compact Box

Located in Miami, FL

This authentic Art Deco compact box is crafted in a combination of 14K yellow and rose gold, weighs 95.5 grams and measures 73 x 43 x 13 mm.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier 1940s Art Deco Gold Diamond and Sapphire Compact
Cartier 1940s Art Deco Gold Diamond and Sapphire Compact

Cartier 1940s Art Deco Gold Diamond and Sapphire Compact

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Cartier Compact, 14K Yellow Gold and Having A Strong Art Deco design, measuring 2 3/4 X 2 1/4 X 3/8 inch.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Woven Two-Color Gold Mirrored Compact / Pill Box
Cartier Art Deco Woven Two-Color Gold Mirrored Compact / Pill Box

Cartier Art Deco Woven Two-Color Gold Mirrored Compact / Pill Box

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco green and rose gold mirrored compact / pill box of basket-weave design with a cabochon sapphire closure, in 14k.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold and Sapphires Mid-Century Modern Compact
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold and Sapphires Mid-Century Modern Compact

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold and Sapphires Mid-Century Modern Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A good, modernist Tiffany & Co sterling, gold, and sapphire compact. Marked to the interior Tiffany & Co, Sterling, and 14K.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vanity Items

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Ladies Compact Mirror 14 Karat Gold Pearl & Cabochon Sapphire
Antique Victorian Ladies Compact Mirror 14 Karat Gold Pearl & Cabochon Sapphire

Antique Victorian Ladies Compact Mirror 14 Karat Gold Pearl & Cabochon Sapphire

Located in Birmingham, AL

Gorgeous Antique ladies Compact with Mirror. This piece is made in 14K Yellow Gold and features a cabochon sapphire catch and pearl tassel.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold and Ruby Mid-Century Modern Square Compact
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold and Ruby Mid-Century Modern Square Compact

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Gold and Ruby Mid-Century Modern Square Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Marked to the reverse Sterling and with the Thomae Co. factory mark. The gold tests at 14K. Tiffany retailed these compacts for a number of years in the mid-20th century, and the Th...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Ladies Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mirror Compact Wristlet w Sapphire Accents
Ladies Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mirror Compact Wristlet w Sapphire Accents

Ladies Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mirror Compact Wristlet w Sapphire Accents

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

This fine ladies antique gold mirrored compact presents ever so elegantly as a unique personal accoutrement for today modern woman.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Vanity Items

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Co Silver Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Compact
Vintage Tiffany and Co Silver Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Compact

Vintage Tiffany and Co Silver Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Tiffany & Co silver and gold compact Sterling Silver, 14 karat yellow gold, and square shaped sapphire compact The silver mirrored compact with a radiating design and a 14k ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Retro Art Deco Silver 14 Karat Gold Rubies 2.4 Inch Compact Black Starr Gorham
Retro Art Deco Silver 14 Karat Gold Rubies 2.4 Inch Compact Black Starr Gorham

Retro Art Deco Silver 14 Karat Gold Rubies 2.4 Inch Compact Black Starr Gorham

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in New York, NY

Retro Art Deco Silver 14K Gold Ruby Compact by Black Starr Gorham - Vintage Elegance in Your Palm Indulge in the timeless allure of this Retro Art Deco Compact, a masterpiece crafted...

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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vanity Items

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Vintage Art Deco Sterling Yellow Gold Ruby Compact Makeup 3 Inch Case
Tiffany Co Vintage Art Deco Sterling Yellow Gold Ruby Compact Makeup 3 Inch Case

Tiffany Co Vintage Art Deco Sterling Yellow Gold Ruby Compact Makeup 3 Inch Case

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Art Deco Sterling and yellow Gold Square Ruby Compact Makeup Case. This exquisite compact seamlessly fuses vintage charm with Art Deco flair, a true testament to Tiffany's un...

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Engraved Mechanical Compact w/Platinum & Diamond Swallow
Cartier Engraved Mechanical Compact w/Platinum & Diamond Swallow

Cartier Engraved Mechanical Compact w/Platinum & Diamond Swallow

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

., Very Amusing Small Mirrored Mechanical 14K Gold Compact Inscribed "Swallow December 25, 1936" w/Platinum & Diamond Swallow

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American Vanity Items

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14 Karat Gold Tiffany Compact
14 Karat Gold Tiffany Compact

14 Karat Gold Tiffany Compact

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H 0.5 in W 2.75 in

14 Karat Gold Tiffany Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in St.amford, CT

Circa 20th century 14 karat gold Tiffany compact.

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Mid-20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

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TIFFANY & CO. Gold Heart Compact with Chain

TIFFANY & CO. Gold Heart Compact with Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

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A fabulous Tiffany compact locket from the Retro (ca1940) era! This striking necklace features a compilation of a 1940's 14kt gold compact which has been attached to a modern gold fi...

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Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces

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14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Gold Powder Compact
Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Gold Powder Compact

Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Gold Powder Compact

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H 2.63 in W 2.88 in D 0.5 in

Tiffany & Co. Emerald and Gold Powder Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Narberth, PA

A stunning Retro compact from Tiffany & Co! The compact is made from 14kt solid yellow gold.

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Vintage 1940s Vanity Items

Materials

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TIFFANY & CO. Enamel and Diamond Compact

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Art Deco compact by Tiffany & Co. features black enamel all the way around the piece and diamond accents. There's a mirror inside and some room for business cards. This...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

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Elegant Verdura Angel-skin Coral Compact, 1953

By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

The circular compact like a plump cushion centering a large angel-skin coral cabochon (approximately 32x26mm) within a ring of 1mm white cultured pearls, opening to reveal a powder c...

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Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

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Coral, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

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Located in Lambertville, NJ

Exquisite 14kt yellow gold skillfully engraved hinged mirrored compact circa 1900.The compact can be worn as a locket, pill box or hidden treasure... measuring approx 2 1/4 inches i...

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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

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"Darling" Silver Gold Compact

Located in New York, NY

Very chic sterling silver hinged compact. Set with 14k gold and faceted rubies. Inside lid is hand engraved " Darling". 2 1/8" square.

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Vintage 1940s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

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14k Gold Compact For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k gold compact for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 52 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k gold compact among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14k gold compact over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Carter Gough & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 14k gold compact can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k gold compact, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Gold Compact?

On average, a 14k gold compact at 1stDibs sells for $4,350, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $182,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.