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14K Rose Gold Cameo Necklace and Ring Jewelry Set
14K Rose Gold Cameo Necklace and Ring Jewelry Set

14K Rose Gold Cameo Necklace and Ring Jewelry Set

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

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Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Diamond Opal Ring Carved Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail
Diamond Opal Ring Carved Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail

Diamond Opal Ring Carved Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Diamond Opal Ring Cameo 14K Gold Vintage Face Cocktail This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with natural carved Opal cameo and diamond. The...

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Antique Hand Carved Shell Portrait Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand Carved Oval Cameo is securely set in a Hand crafted 14K yellow Gold bezel mounting. Stamped...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mother and Cherub Carved Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Antique Mother and Cherub Carved Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Antique Mother and Cherub Carved Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Stylish Antique Hand carved Cameo Brooch depicting Mother and Child in Garden setting. Hand Carved in High Relief with exquisite detail. Set in a solid 18 Karat yel...

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Brooch
Cameo Brooch

Cameo Brooch

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Capture the essence of timeless elegance with this exquisite Cameo Brooch, where a serene beauty releases a dove into a gloriously blue sky. This rare and enchanting scene is metic...

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand Carved oval Cameo is securely set in a Handmade 14K yellow Gold bezel and and filigr...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Brooch
Cameo Brooch

Cameo Brooch

Located in Napoli, Campania

Elegant and evergreen cameo brooch(5.50gr) mounted in 12Kt gold. Tot weight 12.2 gr R.f. 812004 For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Other, Gold

Cameo Ring
Cameo Ring

Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

Cameo Ring A carved cameo ring Ring Size: 5.5 Complimentary resizing Approximate Weight: 2.8 grams Metal Type: 10 karat gold

Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold

Agate Cameo Brooch
Agate Cameo Brooch

Agate Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Agate Cameo Brooch An agate cameo brooch depicting two faces in profile. Signed: J Hossen Circa 1882 Approximate Length: 1.75 inches Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Cameo Ring
Cameo Ring

Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

Cameo Ring An agate cameo ring Ring Size: 6 Complimentary resizing Metal Type: 14 karat gold

Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

French Cameo Brooch
French Cameo Brooch

French Cameo Brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a neoclassical maiden in profile, adorned with a delicate floral crown. Her serene expr...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cameo Ring
Cameo Ring

Cameo Ring

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage cameo ring depicting a feminine bust.  Weight: 5g Size: 6.75 Materials: 14k yellow gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shell Cameo Brooch
Shell Cameo Brooch

Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Shell cameo brooch Depicting a young nymph, surrounded by gold and 11 seed pearls one missing, measuring approximately 42 x 35mm, French import assay mark for 18 karat gold, gross w...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Antique Victorian Cameo Cufflinks
Antique Victorian Cameo Cufflinks

Antique Victorian Cameo Cufflinks

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose cold with Shell Cameos. Circa late 1800s

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Wedgewood gold Cameo brooch
Wedgewood gold Cameo brooch

Wedgewood gold Cameo brooch

By Wedgewood

Located in Addlestone, GB

Wedgewood gold Cameo brooch, set with an oval Wedgewood cameo, depicting a classical scene, inscribed 'Wedgewood made in England” The Engraving on the Cameo is Exquisite, very fine ...

Category

2010s British Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Cameo Cufflinks Glass Paste
Cameo Cufflinks Glass Paste

Cameo Cufflinks Glass Paste

$746Sale Price|20% Off

Cameo Cufflinks Glass Paste

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Cameo Cufflinks glass paste, measures 2x1cm All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn.

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Cufflinks

Framed Shell Cameo Pendant
Framed Shell Cameo Pendant

Framed Shell Cameo Pendant

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Circa 1890s Agate Framed Shell Cameo Pendant. Women Bust Facing Right. 22.2 grams. Overall 1 1/2" in width and 2 1/4" in height with bale.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Chanel cameo brooch 1988
Chanel cameo brooch 1988

Chanel cameo brooch 1988

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cameo with resin representing a winged horse. A 1988 Collection under the artistic direction Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very good condition D...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Antique Moses Cameo Brooch

Antique Moses Cameo Brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in its 18K yellow gold mounting...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Pendant and Brooch
Cameo Pendant and Brooch

Cameo Pendant and Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful shell cameo pendant and brooch set in silver with twisted gold rope accent, circa late-19th century to early-20th century. Piece is two in one; wear as a brooch or as a p...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Mid Victorian Shell Cameo
Mid Victorian Shell Cameo

Mid Victorian Shell Cameo

Located in New York, NY

Lovely mid Victorian shell cameo with a exquisitely carved Neoclassical beauty with ornate headdress and jewelry.

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Renaissance Cameo Pendant

Renaissance Cameo Pendant

Located in New Orleans, LA

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in Milano, MI

Antique shell cameo of very fine manufacture and particular subject depicting a classical male bust, with delicate gold setting. From the beginning of the 18th Century. Measurement...

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination of the hand carved stone cameo with the micromosiac work. Cameo shows ancient ma...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Goddess Cameo Brooch
Victorian Goddess Cameo Brooch

Victorian Goddess Cameo Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

“Goddess of The Day” Shell Cameo Brooch Beautiful Fine Engraving Either Side 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Circa 1860 All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Charming Dog Cameo Suite
Charming Dog Cameo Suite

Charming Dog Cameo Suite

Located in New York, NY

Charming and super unusual hand carved dog, shell cameo suite from the 1930's. Wonderful subject matter shows a pair of hounds carved into the shell brooch and matching earrings. Be...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Hardstone Cameo Brooch President Taft
Hardstone Cameo Brooch President Taft

Hardstone Cameo Brooch President Taft

Located in New York, NY

Hardstone Cameo Brooch President Taft A hardstone cameo brooch depicting President Taft, with a border of antique cut diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight: 7.18 carats Approximate...

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Victorian Scenic Cameo Brooch
Vintage Victorian Scenic Cameo Brooch

Vintage Victorian Scenic Cameo Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Victorian Scenic Cameo Brooch is a timeless piece of antique elegance, showcasing classic 19th-century craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Opal Cameo Pendant
Edwardian Opal Cameo Pendant

Edwardian Opal Cameo Pendant

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite early 20th-century cameo pendant showcases a shimmering composition of opals. At its center is a rare boulder opal, masterfully carved in the Classical profile of a wo...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Demeter Lava Cameo Brooch
Antique Demeter Lava Cameo Brooch

Antique Demeter Lava Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique hardstone lava cameo brooch featuring “Demeter,” the goddess of the harvest, fertility, and the earth’s abundance. The finely carved lava hardstone cameo presents Demeter in ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Cameo Pendant w Matching Cameo Earring Set
Antique Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Cameo Pendant w Matching Cameo Earring Set

Antique Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Cameo Pendant w Matching Cameo Earring Set

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Meticulously carved in semi-precious Chalcedony with exquisite detail this lovely three-piece set consisting of a Pre-Victorian Cameo Pendant and Earring Pair is in remarkable condi...

Category

Antique 1870s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold

19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo
19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo

19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo

Located in Poitiers, FR

Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver all our jewel with their certificate of authenticity, written by our certified antique jewelry expert and graduated...

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches

Carved Cameo Cufflinks Glass Paste
Carved Cameo Cufflinks Glass Paste

Carved Cameo Cufflinks Glass Paste

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Carved Cameo Cufflinks glass paste gold plated. Measures 1x1 cm it's an ancien pieces in perfect condition. Each item will arrive at your door beautifully gift wrapped in our boxes, ...

Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian
Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian

Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

The cameo has some lightening to the Vulcanite but no chips or cracks and is a nice unusual design.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Cameo of Chief Billy Bowlegs
Cameo of Chief Billy Bowlegs

Cameo of Chief Billy Bowlegs

Located in New Orleans, LA

One of history's most important American Indian leaders, Seminole Indian chief Billy Bowlegs (also known as Holata Micco, or "Alligator Chief"), is represented in this exceptionally ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Anglo-Indian Brooches

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Brooch
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Brooch

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Brooch

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Vintage cameo brooch in 14k yellow gold. Cameo Lady Bust Left, Short Hair. 11.1 Grams overall. 1 1/4" in width and 1 3/4" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Cameo Pendant
Vintage Victorian Cameo Pendant

Vintage Victorian Cameo Pendant

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace timeless beauty with this vintage Victorian cameo pendant, a graceful tribute to 19th-century elegance.

Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch #25161
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch #25161

10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch #25161

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch This refined 10k yellow gold cameo brooch showcases a classic carved portrait with elegant detailing, framed in a warm gold setting. Hallmark: 10k Wei...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Brooch, circa 1850.
Antique Cameo Brooch, circa 1850.

Antique Cameo Brooch, circa 1850.

Located in London, GB

Hardstone cameo brooch. Set with a carved hardstone cameo to centre of a bust of a lady in profile within a yellow gold ornate horizontal form, with gold wirework, floral beading and...

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell
Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell

Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell

Located in New York, NY

This cameo sardonyx shell features a finely detailed carved battle scene in contrasting shades. The central figure, a triumphant warrior, holds a flag aloft, surrounded by intricate ...

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Antique Agate Cameo Pendant
Antique Agate Cameo Pendant

Antique Agate Cameo Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique Agate Cameo Pendant An oval agate cameo pendant featuring light blue enamel on the border. Approximate Length: 2.5" Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold

Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Antique Cameo Brooch
10K Yellow Gold Antique Cameo Brooch

10K Yellow Gold Antique Cameo Brooch

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This antique carved shell cameo is set inside what is at least a 10k bezel but is potentially a bit finer. This Cameo has very fine detailed carving work and appears to be of Italian...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Gold Cameo Gold Pin
14kt Gold Cameo Gold Pin

14kt Gold Cameo Gold Pin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cameo Pin Very Well Made 36 x 31mm inch 14kt. yellow gold 7.8 Grams.

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring
Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring

Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

We really love hard stone cameo rings and this is perhaps the nicest we have had to date. The ring mount is crafted from 18 karat yellow and rose gold and has been rub over set with ...

Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Gold Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

18k gold cameo brooch pendant. Measuring 48mm x 36mm. Marked 750. Weight - 13.5 grams.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Gold Mounted Cameo Earrings
Gold Mounted Cameo Earrings

Gold Mounted Cameo Earrings

Located in London, GB

Antique Circa 1880s Beautiful 9ct Gold Chains & Mounted Cameo Earrings Each cameo has been exquisitely hand carved the earrings have modern posts attached and secure odd 9ct Gold...

Category

Antique 1880s European Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold

Victorian Cameo of The Last Supper
Victorian Cameo of The Last Supper

Victorian Cameo of The Last Supper

Located in Stamford, CT

The cameo in addition to being a beautiful brooch is important to both Christians and people of the Jewish faith. For Christians it signifies Jesus' sacrifice. For Jews it is the Fir...

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Victorian high relief sardonyx cameo of maiden with hair wreath decoration. The wreath and dress closure are carnelian toned against her alabaster profile. Elegantly carved in high...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Shell Cameo and Gold Brooch
Shell Cameo and Gold Brooch

Shell Cameo and Gold Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Intricately carved shell cameo brooch set in 18 karat yellow gold. Dimensions L 2 1/4 x W 1 3/4". Weighs 29.5 gr./19.0 dwt.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

19th Century Gold Cameo Brooch
19th Century Gold Cameo Brooch

19th Century Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Paris, FR

A gold-mounted agate cameo brooch depicting the bust of a young woman wearing a pearl necklace. Openwork gold mounts decorated with pearls and black enamel floral motives. Ancient cl...

Category

Antique 1850s French Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold

Vintage older cameo brooch pendant
Vintage older cameo brooch pendant

Vintage older cameo brooch pendant

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Vintage Gold Cameo Bangle
Vintage Gold Cameo Bangle

Vintage Gold Cameo Bangle

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautiful 18k yellow gold cameo bangle from the 1970s. The bangle measures 35mm in width at the widest base and will fit a standard wrist size. The bangle weighs 29.3 grams.

Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Cameo Brooch, Yellow Gold
Antique Cameo Brooch, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Brooch, Yellow Gold

Located in Napoli, Campania

Authentic 19°century Brooch in 12k yellow gold structure with a central cameo finely carved with lady motif. This cameo was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths The lady rap...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch

Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Victorian Carved Shell Cameo Brooch is a stunning example of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

Antique "Young Queen Victoria" Cameo Brooch
Antique "Young Queen Victoria" Cameo Brooch

Antique "Young Queen Victoria" Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A refined and historically inspired cameo, perfect for collectors of Victorian-era or monarch-themed jewelry.

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch

Antique imperial Russian Cameo Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 1899s imperial russian era carved natural shell cameo 14k gold brooch woman profile hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and kazan city assay mark brooch messures 4c...

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Antique Shell Cameo Angel with a Young Child that Died Loose Cameo
Antique Shell Cameo Angel with a Young Child that Died Loose Cameo

Antique Shell Cameo Angel with a Young Child that Died Loose Cameo

Located in New York, NY

Antique Shell Cameo depicting an Angel with a Young Child, finely carved with delicate detail and emotional depth. This loose cameo represents a mourning or memorial theme, symbolizi...

Category

20th Century Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pearl

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Looking at the History of Vintage and Antique Cameo Jewelry

Vintage and antique cameo jewelry is trending among celebrities and style setters. What makes these little carved jewels so endearing?

Regardless of how a cameo jewelry resurgence came to be, their significance and fascinating, expansive history has made them a popular item among collectors and jewelry aficionados. A cameo is a gemstone carved in a raised relief that features landscapes, mythological figures, or most notably, portraits of women’s profiles. Real, authentic cameos are made from natural material and gemstones such as: onyx, sardonyx, agate, ivory, coral and lava. These hand-carved, detailed reliefs are typically set in gold or silver and used to adorn pieces of jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, pendants and rings.

Many of the earliest forms of cameo can be traced back to prehistoric petroglyphs, used to depict religious figures and mythological images onto rocks. With the rise of the Roman Empire, cameo craftsmen began to expand upon their uses and portrayed political portraits into their artwork.

From there, cameo carving greatly progressed during the Renaissance and Elizabethan periods where elite women started to don cameos to showcase their cultural status. However, the most well-known era for the collection and distribution of cameos was inspired by royal cameo collectors Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen Victoria during the 19th centurylockets enclosed with hair, cameos depicting cupid or a loved one’s face and enamel pieces are popular examples of what historians call the Romantic period of Victorian jewelry.

Cameo jewelry values vary significantly depending upon the intricacy of the carving and authenticity of the piece. High-quality, one-of-a-kind cameo can cost upwards of $10,000; however, cameo knock-offs can be quite inexpensive.

Find a collection of authentic vintage and antique cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.