Art Deco Chinese Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Art Deco Chinese blue glass earrings set in silver from the 1920's. Screw back fittings with bezel set drops and filigree floral caps. Excellent condition. 2.25" x .5".
Silver
Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings with Mother of pearl "Eternity Knot" motifs. Tiny coral seed beads are used to form connectors and tassels. Silver screw back fittings. 1920's China. ...
Coral, Silver
$699Sale Price|20% Off
Small Vintage Decorative Jewellery Box, Chinese Lacquer, Keepsake Case, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage decorative jewellery box. A Chinese, lacquer and soapstone keepsake case with mirror, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Soapstone
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Chinese Ceramic Turquoise Diamonds Gold Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jad...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Chinese Ceramic Rubies Cabs Diamonds Gold Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery, completely handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jad...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Chinese Art Deco Drops Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace of Chinese Art Deco Drops from the 1920's remounted later in the century. Each drop has a silver plated cap with a poured glass drop made to replicate pink tourmaline. These...
Silver Plate
Chinese Art Deco Semiprecious Bead Sampler
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Semiprecious Bead Sampler from the 1920's. Hand polished and hand carved beads in various stones in amythest, garnet, jade, smoky quartz, rock crystal, carnelian and...
Signed Art Deco Chinese Sterling Silver & Jadeite Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Chinese bracelet. Consisting of 6 silver medallions linked by oval cable chain links. Four Medallions have small carved jadeite plaques. Marked to the reverse with ...
Jade, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Carved Chinese Amethyst Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique handmade Art Deco Chinese export necklace with carved Shou amethyst beads with a large very ornate sterling silver clasp . Clasp /central pendant has deeply carved amethyst...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Wonderful Chinese Art Deco Rock Crystal Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Art Deco Rock Crystal Fringe Earrings set in gilded silver. Wonderful and unusual design with fringes of rock crystal beads falling from 3 faceted crystal donuts with floral ...
Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver
Art Deco Chinese Silver Vermeil Bracelet with Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Chinese Silver Vermeil Bracelet with Gemstones cabochons in pink and green tourmalines with jade. Bracelet is widest at center with 3 central round motifs, all decorated with ...
Jade, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Silver
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chinese Jade Bat Earrings, Art Deco to Art Nouveau, Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a delightful pair of antique Chinese Jade Earrings in the form of Bats. The very rare Jade earrings are each hand carved in the form of a winged Bat. They are absolutely fa...
Jade, Silver
1930s E. Gubelin Art Deco Desk Clock in the Asian Chinese Style
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: E. Gubelin, Lucerne Switzerland STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco, Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 5.75 Inches (14cm) long x Diameter 4 inche...
Art Deco Chinese Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Vintage handmade /hand faceted Art Deco Chinese export Gilt Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Choker Necklace with filigree tongue and box clasp . Very well made piece with beautiful det...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Turquoise Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Art Deco Chinese export hand carved rose quartz and turquoise pendant beaded necklace . Beads are hand carved with Shou mark . Central pendant features a pierced rose quartz disc...
Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Chinese Taste Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, American. Styled in the Chinese taste, these fabulous twenties earrings are antique chic at it's vintage best. Featuring carved carnelian stones and whimsical ename...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Chinese Jade Necklace 32 Inches 10mm Jade Beads Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ART DECO CHINESE JADE BEAD AND SILVER CLASP NECKLACE OF 32 INCHES (81cm) IN LENGTH. THE STUNNING AND DRAMATIC NECKLACE HAS GORGEOUS 10MM JADE BEADS OF T...
Jade, Silver
Art Deco Jade Figa Hand Fruit Flower Necklace Chinese Silk Carnelian Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE AND RARE ANTIQUE ART DECO MUTTON FAT JADE NECKLACE WITH A CARVED HAND HOLDING A FRUIT IN ITS PALM AND A STRING OF BEADS WITH ADDITIONAL JADE FLOWERS AND A CARNEL...
Jade, Carnelian
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Angel Wings and Chinese Junk Boat Charm, 1950
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this meaningful charm features intricately detailed angel wings alongside a Chinese junk boat, blending powerful symbols of guidance, protection, and jour...
14k Gold
1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1930's solid brass Chinese jewelry box with dragon inlay motif and wood interior, in vintage condition with some wear to the good and patina to the brass, lightly hand poli...
Brass
Art Deco Chinese Jade Ring 14 Karat Gold Carved Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare Ring with an oval carved Jade in a flower motif. The jade is set in a beautiful 14 Karat Gold setting. The carving of the jade is beautifully done with...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Chinese Rose and Green Quartz Necklace 36" Hand Carved Flower Beads
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular Antique Chinese Art Deco Rose and Green Quartz Bead Necklace. The fabulous necklace is 36 inches long. It has hand carved green quartz beads with flower motif...
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th century French Art Deco Mahogany Jewelry Boxe, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Stunning Chinese mahogany jewelry box, perfect for storing your jewelry, small treasures, or simply as a decorative piece. It brings a unique charm to any room. Material: Mahogany, a...
Brass
Art Deco Chinese Export Natural Turquoise Silver Necklace Chrysanthemum Flower
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE ART DECO - VICTORIAN CHINESE EXPORT PENDANT NECKLACE WITH GORGEOUS NATURAL UNTREATED SPIDER WEB TURQUOISE IN A DRAMATIC AND WONDERFUL CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWER DESIGN I...
Turquoise, Silver
Chinese Art Deco, Bird & Flower Motif Cloisonné Enamel Trinket Box, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Bird & Flower Motif Cloisonné enamel trinket box ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS: Height: 1.75 inches Width: 6.75inches Depth: 3.75 inches.
Metal
Art Deco Chinese Platinum Jade and Diamond Ring
Located in Braintree, GB
A refined Art Deco ring in platinum, centred by a marquise-shaped jade cabochon within a diamond-set navette surround. The pierced and engraved platinum mount is finely detailed, wit...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Striking Chinese Coral and Kingfisher Feather Deco Drop Earrings circa 1920's. An aquamarine crystal screw back earring has a drop of woven coral beads. The drop is capped with butte...
Coral, Vermeil, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Chinese Export Natural Turquoise Silver Necklace Flower Lily Pad
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE ART DECO - VICTORIAN CHINESE EXPORT PENDANT NECKLACE WITH GORGEOUS NATURAL UNTREATED SPIDER WEB TURQUOISE IN A DRAMATIC AND WONDERFUL FLOWER AND LILY PAD DESIGN IN...
Turquoise, Silver
Art Deco Carved Bone Flapper Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved tinted bone Art Deco chinese export necklace circa 1920 with hand macrame knotting and knots. 30" 3.25 pendant
Art Deco Carved Coral Bird and Fruit Clip
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Carved Coral Clip of birds and fruits set in sterling. Hand carved in China circa 1920 in a pierced design. Works well as a pendant clipped on beads. 1.25" x 75". 19...
Coral, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Chinese Export Bracelet Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Lotus Flower
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN AN ANTIQUE ART DECO - ART NOUVEAU CHINESE EXPORT BRACELET WITH GORGEOUS NATURAL TURQUOISE CABOCHONS IN A WONDERFUL LOTUS FLOWER MOTIF SETTING WITH EXQUISITE ENAMEL DECORAT...
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Art Deco Dragonfly Pendant Chinese Export Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN AN ANTIQUE ART DECO - ART NOUVEAU CHINESE EXPORT DRAGONFLY INSECT PENDANT OR BROOCH WITH GORGEOUS NATURAL TURQUOISE CABOCHON EYES WITH EXQUISITE ENAMEL DECORATION IN SILVE...
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Cow Bones Gold Diamonds Sapphires Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted oval shape cow bones depicting a lake landscape with mountains and a temple in the background and 2 chinese fishermen on their boat ,suspended from 2 o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Chinese Export Ring Natural Turquoise Enamel Silver Gilt Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE ART DECO - ART NOUVEAU CHINESE EXPORT RING WITH A GORGEOUS NATURAL UNTREATED TURQUOISE CABOCHON IN A WONDERFUL FLOWER MOTIF SETTING WITH EXQUISITE ENAMEL DECORATIO...
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Faceted Blue Topaz White Gold Diamonds Carved Chinese Red Lacquer Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 2 oval shape Faceted Blue Topaz of 5 mm x 7 mm set together in 14 Kt white gold with a small diamond in the m...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Jade Necklace Carved Clasp Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This Art Deco jadeite jade necklace features 29 11mm tender, young green Burmese jadeite beads, each of which was hand-carved and polished without the use of electricity or modern po...
Jade, Silver
$3,108Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Brooch Moss on Snow Art Deco, Silver, Untreated, Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
It's a carving of peaches; symbolic of longevity. But look at those carved lines on the upper-left quadrant. Ever see a peach with lines like that? What makes this carved jadeite jad...
Jade, Silver
Art Deco Jade and Silver Bead Graduated Beads
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Jade and Silver Bead Graduated Beads from the 1920's. Elegant design with graduated beads with silver disc bead connectors. 24" total, largest bead 15mm.
Jade, Silver
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Jadeite Melons Relief Pendant With Diamonds
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The top of the pendant is adorned with an Art Deco white gold and diamond arrangement. Note: Our spotlight makes the jade look more translucent than it looks without a spotlight.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Deco 17.5\" Jadeite Multi-Strand Necklace with Tourmaline, 1930
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant multi-strand beaded necklace showcases varying shades of green, beautifully complemented by dyed green quartz accents and two deep green tourmaline stones. Measuring 17....
Jade, Tourmaline
Antique Chinese Fluorite and Amythest Beads
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco Chinese Fluorite and Amythest Beads from the early 1900's on their original cord. Hand carved with auspicious symbols in amythest and flourite bead form with tiny am...
Amethyst, Fluorite
Antique Chinese Gilt Filigree Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese gilt filigree silver necklace from the early 20th Century. Quatrefoil stations with floral centers form the links of the necklace with a large gilt floral pendant dro...
Vermeil, Silver
Art Deco Carved Jade Quartz Necklace Worn At Disney "Hoppers" Film Premier 1930s
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE ART DECO CARVED JADE AND QUARTZ BEAD NECKLACE OF 28 INCHES IN LENGTH WHICH WAS WORN TO THE PREMIER OF THE DISNEY ANIMATED FILM "HOPPERS" BY ACTRESS KAREN...
Jade, Quartz, Silver
Vintage 14 Karat Gold & Jade Jadeite Bead Art Deco Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k gold and jade bead Art Deco style ring. With a large jadeite bead prong set in a 14k gold architectural setting. Simply a wonderful ring! Date: Early to Mid 20th C...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Old or Antique Chinese Solid Silver & Carved Carnelian Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Chinese brooch. With a carnelian gemstone carved in the form of two birds among tree branches and fruit. The carnelian prong set in a silver setting enclosed...
Carnelian, Silver
Art Deco Glamorous Blush & Pink Oval Crystal Earrings by Heidi Daus Lever Pieced
By Heidi Daus
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Just a gorgeous pair of glamorous designed by uber chic Heid Daus. A large blush color crystal oval surrounded by 4 pink crystal baguettes. On antique gold color metal. So Art Deco. ...
Crystal
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise, Coral Necklace, Chinese, Circa 1920-1930
Located in Northampton, MA
The drape will improve as the knots loosen and the necklaces "relaxes." A gorgeous Art Deco necklace from such a fascinating period in China's rich history.
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Antique Cinnabar Pin / Brooch - Tooled Brass Trim & Back - China - Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique brooch with carved cinnabar lacquer panel - tooled brass edge and back - c clasp and pin - unsigned - China - circa 1920's. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no damage...
Brass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Hand Painted Motherofpearl Gold Diamond Turquoise Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted oval shape Mother of Pearl measuring 30x38 mm depicting a lake landscape with mountains and a temple in the background and 2 chinese fishermen on their ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$960Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphires Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted trapeze shape Mother of Pearls measuring 15x80 mm depicting a landscape with a chinese style house and a tree ,suspended from a top composed by 3 Blue S...
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage pair of hand painted pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 30x55 mm depicting a bird on a tree branch with a rich foliage ,suspended from 2 Blue Sapphires Oval cabs measurin...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Beaded Choker Necklace Retailed by John Wannamaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, antique Chinese beaded jade necklace. With large hand knotted, 16 mm carved rose quartz beads and a sterling mounted clasp. It retains its original John Wanamaker b...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 20th Century Chinese Jade Bead Necklace, 15ct Gold Clasp
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant early 20th century Chinese jade bead necklace, composed of finely polished pale “icy” jade spherical beads interspersed with larger carved melon-form jade accents of deepe...
Jade, Gold, 15k Gold
$3,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Chinese White Nephrite Pendant Necklace Circa 1920 Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a rare and wholly original carved & pierced nephrite necklace from the 1920s. Still strung on its original silk and embellished with knots, rock crystal quartz, and natural b...
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
Antique Chinese Rat Carnelian Flower Ring Silver Rare Year Of The Rat
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare Chinese Rat Ring with a central carved Carnelian in a beautiful flower motif. The silver gilt setting for the carnelian is extraordinary with a fantasti...
Carnelian, Silver, Vermeil
Antiques Chinese Jade 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very special earrings with antiques jade plaques and cabochon yellow gold gr.12,60, antiques jade circle carved from one stone block. Weight 13,8gr length 8cm. All Giulia Colussi jew...
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Chinese Jade 14 Karat Gold Necklace 21 Inches 6mm Jade Beads
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN TO ART DECO CHINESE JADE BEAD AND 14 KARAT GOLD NECKLACE OF 21 INCHES (53cm) IN LENGTH. THE STUNNING AND DRAMATIC NECKLACE HAS GORGEOUS 6MM JA...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Carved Turquoise Frog Decoration, Lifelike and Exquisite
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! For your consideration is a natural Turquoise carving of a frog. This frog is very well carved. We estimate this piece was made just over 100 years ago...
Turquoise
Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Rose Quartz Leaf Brooch from the 1940's. Beautiful lapidary work in the detailed leaf, cut from one piece of rose quartz. The hand made setting is gilded silver. Natural i...
Quartz, Silver
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Jade Moss on Snow pendant Double Sided Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
A pair of hand-fabricated cufflinks from the 1950s has been transformed into a double-sided pendant. Rendered in 18K yellow gold, each side of the pendant holds a hand-carved and pie...
Art Deco Chinese Carved Amethyst Bead Necklace, 1920s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is an Art Deco Chinese carved amethyst bead necklace from the 1920s. Each hand-carved bead is decorated in a geometric floral pattern; the color varies slightly from bea...
Amethyst
Art Deco Chinese Sterling Silver Carved Jade Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful pair of carved jade earrings from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! Crafted in sterling silver, each earring begins with a circular surmount, which features intricate wirework....
Jade, Sterling Silver
Chinese Double Dragon Vermeil Bracelet with Enamelwork & Coral
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an outstanding, early 20th century, Chinese vermeil, double-headed dragon bracelet with deep blue enamel accents and coral beaded eyes. The dragon heads are intricately detai...
Unavailable
W 0.9 in L 6.35 in
Art Deco Silver Carved Semi-Precious Stones Bracelet, Chinese Deities 1920s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is an Art Deco Chinese silver bracelet with carved semi-precious stones from the 1920s. Narrow rectangular silver frames present open-back bezel-set stones of chrysopras...
Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx
Unavailable
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 4.36ct Mahenge Spinel Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite ring by GEMCOOK JEWELLERY features a stunning 4.36ct Mahenge Spinel stone. With its vibrant color and exceptional clarity, this ring is truly one of a kind. Adorn your...
Spinel
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Luxury Bracelet
Located in Bangkok, TH
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY Untreated Pigeon Blood Ruby Luxury Bracelet Explore the ultimate luxury of our GEMCOOK JEWELLERY Untreated Pigeon Blood Ruby Bracelet. This stunning piece features...
Ruby
Unavailable
Complete Set of Chinese Finger Guards
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this complete set of Chinese finger guards.
Three of the five guards have been decorated with fine enamel work designs. The set is in excellent vintage con...
Vintage Chinese Silver Salmon Coral Turquoise Brooch
Located in Hove, GB
Amazing Vintage Sterling Silver Filigree Chinese Brooch with Salmon Coral and Turquoise Details . Item Specifics Height: 3.4cm (approx 1.50") Width: 5cm (approx 2.00") Weight: 13 gra...
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Chinese White Enamel Cloisonné Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a gorgeous vintage Chinese Export white cloisonne enamel bead necklace. The length of the necklace is 41 inches (104 cm). Each of the hand-painted porcelain beads. The size o...
Enamel
GEMCOOK JEWELRY Unheated 1.01ct Pigeon Blood Ruby Modernism Index Finger Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
GEMCOOK JEWELRY Pigeon Blood Modernism Index Finger Ring1.01ct Flame leaf pigeon blood index finger ring The leaves at the fingertips, the flame in the heart Advanced texture, exqui...
Ruby
Signed PJM Chinese Stunning Clear Glass Dangling Stud Earrings
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Elevate your style with the exquisite craftsmanship of these Signed PJM Chinese Stunning Clear Glass Dangling Stud Earrings. Each pair is a masterpiece, showcasing a harmonious blend...
Vintage Chinese Blue Enamel Cloisonné Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a gorgeous vintage Chinese Export blue cloisonne enamel bead necklace. The length of the necklace is 38 inches (96 cm). Each of the hand-painted porcelain beads. The size of...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Unavailable
W 0.6 in L 2.35 in
18K Gold Art Deco Style Earrings Malachite, Black Onyx and 1.48 Carat Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art-Deco style Earrings featuring Malachite, Black Onyx Inlay, and diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. Chandelier Fringe design with nearly one and a half carats of flowing white diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
From a website about this timeless style of jewelry: "The Art Deco movement was an extension of the Art Nouveau, focusing on cross-cultural references to develop a style that was nam...
Vintage Chinese Butterscotch Egg Yolk Amber Silver Gilt Pendant
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Silver Gilt Chinese Amber Filigree Pendant. Hallmarked. Item Specifics Height: 2.7cm (approx 1.00") Width: 1.8cm (approx 0.50") Weight: 4 grams ref:7575
Amber, Sterling Silver
Intini Jewels Freshwater Pearl Chinese Jade 18K Gold Boho Chic Deco Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
A colourful and glamorous design. A modern and delicate style for a young and fearless woman. Delight yourself with a luminous handmade jewelry. Natural precious stones beads with a ...
Freshwater Pearl, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese Silver Carved Turquoise Coral Onyx Filigree Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
This is lovely greenish carved turquoise , blue turquoise , onyx and coral filigree silver necklace most likely originated in 1920-30's China. Absolutely amazing piece . Not hallmark...
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 1.22 in D 0.72 in L 30 in
Asian 14K White Gold Hand Carved Amethyst Chinese Export Necklace Opera Length
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Finding early Chinese Export pieces is quite difficult due to the fact there are so many modern copies. We are thrilled to present this authentic and beautiful necklace, crafted from...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold MIMI Chinese Pearl Necklace
Located in Bari, IT
A very elegant white gold MIMI Chinese Pearl Necklace, white pearls diameter 7/7,5 and Chinese symbol in yellow gold. Authentic, spontaneous, witty. Mimì Milano jewels abandon themse...
Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Yellow Gold MIMI Chinese Rose Pearl Necklace
Located in Bari, IT
A very elegant yellow gold MIMI Chinese Rose Pearl Necklace, white pearls diameter 9/9,5 and Chinese symbol in yellow gold. Authentic, spontaneous, witty. Mimì Milano jewels abandon ...
Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Jade Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Antique early 1900s Yellow Gold and Carved Jade charm pendant. An eye catching piece of jewelry, perfect for adding color to everyday or special occasion outfit. Oriental or...
Jade, Yellow Gold
Chinese Art Deco Floral Silver Hairpin
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...
Silver
Large Chinese Art Deco Silver Hairpin
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...
Silver
Chinese Art Deco Silver Butterfly Hairpin
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...
Silver
Chinese Art Deco Silver Butterfly Hairpin
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...
Silver
Deco Bakelite Chinese Money Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antiqued silver metal and carved blue bakelite Chinese dangling coin brooch from the 1930s Czechoslovakia.
Excellent condition
4.5" by 2"
Cartier Art Deco Chinese Dragon Symbol Gold and Enamel Cufflinks circa 1930s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant Art Deco Chinese dragon gold and enamel cufflinks by Cartier c.1930s, the double ended chain link cufflinks finely crafted in 14ct yellow gold with each matching fa...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Silver and Enamel Bracelet
Located in Portland, England
Wonderful Antique Chinese Export Silver Gilt & Enamel Bracelet decorated with a pair of turquoise and green butterflies on each panel separated with cobalt and orange enamel dots. Th...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The central natural jadeite jade in this delightful drop necklace boasts a vibrant, mottled green color in an undulating oval carving. The piercings allowed their Chinese owners to s...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Vintage Carved Natural Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage and verdant natural jadeite jade pendant necklace playfully set in an East-West orientation. The highly detailed floral plaque featuring a deeply carved reticulating surfac...
Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Jade Set Gold Ring 1920s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, Chinese Export. This Art Deco ring features a fine natural jade cabochon set in a warmly patinated, delicately detailed gold mounting.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese Jade pendant Monkey and Peach
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful vintage, early 20th century carved jade pendant. This gorgeous piece features a small monkey on a large peach. The jade with varying colours from icy mint to rich apple...
Jade
Chinese Carved Carnelian and Enamel Cicada Necklace. Vermeil Silver 1920s.
Located in University City, MO
This gorgeous Art Deco era Chinese export necklace features an elaborately carved carnelian cicada with enameled wings that look like stained glass. The cicada is deeply carved and v...
Carnelian, Vermeil, Enamel
Carved Carnelian Turquoise Silver Enamel Necklace Chinese Mongolian
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
MASSIVE Old Chinese or Mongolian Silver statement necklace with a large stamped pendant featuring a boy riding what looks like guardian lion . Necklace chain is made of carnelia...
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Gin & Grace 14K White Gold Natural White Diamond (SI) Bracelet for Women Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Bracelet. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Bracelet. The 14K White Gold jewelry boasts Round-Cut Prong Setting Natural ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Chinese Export White Jade Necklace 25 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous antique necklace is comprised of 7mm white mutton jade beads and a screw style clasp. Measurements: 7mm wide, 25 wearable inches Weight: 54.4 grams Marks: Chinese hal...
Jade
Gin and Grace Platinum 900 Opal with Diamond Accents Ring for Women/Girls
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring is crafted from Platinum 900 by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of Oval-Cab (1 pcs) 2.11 carat Blue Stone and Pear-cut White Diamond 0....
Diamond, Platinum
Classic Round-Cut White Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Necklace. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Necklace. The 14K Yellow Gold jewelry boasts with Natural Round-cut white Di...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Gin and Grace 14K White Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring for Women/Girls
Located in New York, NY
14K White Gold Total Weight- 5.06 grams 17 diamonds - Rose Cut - 0.85CT 69 diamonds - Round Cut - 1.18CT
Diamond, 14k Gold
Classic Oval-Cut Alexandrite with White Diamond Platinum 900 Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The Platinum 900 jewelry boasts with Oval-cut (1 pcs) 1.66 carat Alexandri...
White Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
Alejandra 14K Yellow Gold Pear-Cut Tanzanite Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Earring. The jewelry boasts 4X6 Pear-Cut prong setting blue color Tanzanite (2 pcs) 1.0...
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.96 Carat Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal and Round Diamond 14K Two Tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14k Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts Oval Cab Prong Setting Genuine Ethiop...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Asian Semi Precious Stone, Ceramic & Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Asian beaded necklace designed with a colorful mix of semi-precious stones, carved wood Buddhas, Chinese silver, ceramics, cinnabar and resin with the appearance of amber. T...
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
0.80 Carat Australian Opal Round Cab and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Earring. The jewelry boasts 3.5MM Round-Cut prong setting Natural Opal (8pcs) 0.80...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20.24 Carat Briolite Cushion Amethyst 10k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace ring. The 10k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Briolite Cushion (1 pcs) 20.24 Carat st...
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.11 Carat Fancy Round Citrine 10k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace ring. The 10k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Fancy-cut Round Citrine (1 pcs) 15.11 C...
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Gin & Grace Round-Cut Multi Color Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Natural Round-cut (65 Pcs) 3.23 ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gin & Grace Round-Cut Multi Color Diamond Accents 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 18K Two Tone Gold jewelry boasts with Natural Round-cut (85 Pcs) 2.16 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.90 Carat Emerald Oval Cut Diamond accents 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earring.
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Earring is crafted from 10K Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace Earring. The jewelry boasts 4X6 Oval-Cut prong setting Natural Emerald (2 pcs) 0.90 Car...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Trillion Cut Amethyst and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Earring.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Trillion Cut Prong Setting Genuin...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Ethiopian Opal Oval Cab and Diamond 14K White Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Oval Cab Prong Setting Genuine Eth...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
19.97 Carat Cushion Rotile and Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Cushion-cab Prong Setting Rotile (1 pcs...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Emerald Pear Cut and Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Pendant. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Pendant. The 10k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts 6x4 Pear Cut Prong Setting Genuin...
Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.38 Carat Pear Cab Ethiopian Opal and Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Pendant. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Pear Cab Prong Setting Genuine Ethio...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Emerald-Cut Amethyst with Diamond Accents 10k Rose Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 10K Rose Gold jewelry boasts with Emerald-cut (2 Pcs) 1.07 carat...
Diamond, Amethyst, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
0.72 Carat Round cut Aquamarine and Baguette Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Pendant. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Pendant. The 18k White Gold jewelry boasts Round Cut Prong Setting Genuine Aq...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.39 Carat Oval Cut Aquamarine and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 18k Rose Gold jewelry boasts Round Cut Prong Setting Genuine Aqu...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.35 Carat Round Cut Aquamarine and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Earring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Earring. The 18k White Gold jewelry boasts Round Cut Prong Setting Genuine Aq...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.63 Carat Pear Cut Aquamarine and Round Diamond 14K White Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Pendant. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Pendant. The 14k White Gold jewelry boasts Pear cut Prong Setting Genuine Aqu...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, White Gold
15.63 Carat Rotile and 0.10 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, timeless and classy eternity Unique Ring. Decorate yourself in luxury with this Gin & Grace Ring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Round-cab Prong Setting Rotile (1 pcs) ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
Alexander McQueen New Black Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Jacket with Birth Label
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous new, never worn black cashmere jacket or mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frame...
$480Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.71 in L 1.58 in
Natural Lapis Lazuli Turquoise White Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 flowers engraved in natural turquoise and 2 elements in white gold diamonds and blue enamel support 2 drops of natural Lapis Lazuli. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make s...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$2,880Sale Price|44% Off
W 0.75 in L 3 in
Michael Kneebone Botswana Agate Green Topaz Diamond Green Onyx Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A composition of green tones comprise these dramatic dangle earrings. Pear shaped and cabochon cut Botswana agate begins the decent with white diamonds, and oval cut green topaz. F...
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$1,313Sale Price|24% Off
H 5.25 in Dm 12.25 in
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Copper & Gilt, Circa 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...
Copper, Enamel
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Ormolu Beveled Glass Trinket Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th Century French ormolu glass trinket box, circa 1860. This miniature box has the original tufted silk lining, thick beveled glass with floral etching, intricat...
Ormolu
David Webb Carved Smooth Purple Amethyst, Green Enamel And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Since 1948, David Webb has carried forward a rich tradition of design,craftsmanship and creativity as an ICONIC American jewelry house. This is one of a few carved amethyst rings tha...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$520Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.48 in L 2.21 in
Art Deco Style Amethyst Blue Lace Agate Green Enamel Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these earrings we have the upper part consisting of 2 round buttons amethyst, at the bottom 2 engraved blue lace agate round drops measuring 12x 40 mm, surmounted by 2 elements in...
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal blue glass camellias and camellia buds . Further embellished with pale emerald pour...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
$4,400
W 0.63 in L 2.25 in
Michael Kneebone Rhodolite Garnet Amethyst Diamond Red Topaz Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Red and purple colors glow in these statement dangle earrings. Brightly colored cabochon rhodolite garnet (origin: Tanzania) is complimented by richly colored marquise cut amethyst ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold
David Webb Turquoise Diamond Platinum Wrap Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous David Webb platinum wrap coil ring with two turquoise cabochons (measuring 15mm x 10mm and 20mm x 13.5mm), surrounded with a total of approx. 7.00ctw H-SI1 diamonds. Ring si...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
$1,025
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
Gianni Versace Couture Chartreuse & Black Skirt Suit, 1998
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace Couture skirt suit from 1998. Electric chartreuse green and black color-blocking. Sleek and futuristic. So very Y2K. Black Medusa toggle buttons at side waist on the ...
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era. Dimensions. 8 x 8.5 x H13 cm The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...
Porcelain
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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