Antique Victorian Propelling Pencil 9K Rose Gold Turquoise Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An antique Victorian 9 karat (9K) rose gold charm pendant designed as a propelling pencil. Set with a pale blue turquoise cabochon.
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Engraved and Engine Turned Propelling Pencil
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This beautiful piece features a propelling pencil, complete with bloodstone terminal.
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil, with Amethyst Terminal
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique amethyst, and yellow gold propelling pencil, in 9 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Pencil is the elegant floral design.
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil, with Agate Terminal
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
This beautiful piece features a propelling pencil, complete with banded agate terminal.
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold propelling pencil and dip pen, in 9 karat yellow gold.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10K and 14K Yellow Gold Engine Turned Propelling Pencil
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique agate, and yellow gold propelling pencil, comprising one round panel of white agate, in 14 karat and 10 karat yellow gold.
Agate, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Propelling Pencil by Sampson Mordan, London 1925
Located in Firenze, IT
by Sampson Mordan & Co, hallmarked for London, 1925, of plain cylindrical form, with ring terminal, length 10.3cm.
Gold
Turquoise and Gold Antique Mechanical Pencil
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A distinctive feature of this propelling pencil is its mechanical band of turquoise cabochon stones.
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil Circa 1830-40s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
It features an engine-turned outer barrel with a large jump-ring attached to allow it to be worn as a charm or pendant. Telescopic propelling pencil and dip pen are within. Stamped a...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Perpetual Calendar Desk Seal
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Whilst the piece is not hallmarked there are several similar examples of these perpetual calendars, sometimes attached to propelling pencils and antique pens, the majority of which a...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Gilt Metal Enamel Propelling Pencil
Located in Farnham, GB
An antique propelling pencil dating to circa 1910. The engine turned enamel is in wonderful clean condition and is a striking yellow colour. 3.3cm in length when closed. 6.8g The...
Gilt Metal
Gold Propelling Pencil with A Cylindrical Shape by Cartier.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
18ct gold propelling pencil with a cylindrical shape by Cartier.
Antique 14 Karat Gold with Enamel Egyptian Propelling Pencil, Mummy
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 14k gold and enameled propelling pencil Egyptian mummy from the 20th century.
14k Gold, Enamel
14 Kt Yellow Gold Propelling Pencil the Shaft and Top with Woven Decoration
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A 14 Kt yellow gold propelling pencil the shaft and the top with woven decoration.
Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Small Propelling Pencil Holder /Pendant
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning piece is measured 51mm from the loop to bottom Please study the images carefully as form part of the description.
Gold
Unavailable
W 0.4 in L 3.83 in
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil c1850 375 Purity Large Heavy 7.5g
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 9CT ANTIQUE ROSE GOLD PROPELLING PENCIL FULLY WORKING DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose Gold - Lovely twist design with scrolled detailing Style:...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.62 in L 5.04 in
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil c1850 375 Purity Massive Heavy 18.4g
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous MASSIVE 9CT ANTIQUE ROSE GOLD PROPELLING PENCIL FULLY WORKING DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose Gold - Lovely highly detailed engraved design wit...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.48 in L 4.91 in
Bargain Antique 9ct Rose Gold Propelling Pencil 1860 375 Purity Huge Heavy 14.4g
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 9CT ANTIQUE ROSE GOLD PROPELLING PENCIL FULLY WORKING DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose Gold - Lovely twist design with scrolled detailing Style:...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Pencil Pen
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique 14k Yellow gold propelling pencil pen, and steel, stamped 585. Measures 10.7cm long, in good condition.
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian W.S. Hicks 9 Karat Yellow Gold Propelling Pencil Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hicks 9 Karat Yellow Gold Propelling Pencil Pendant. Crafted in 9 karat yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
A French Cartier Propelling Pencil
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant writing instrument features a sleek design with gold-plated accents. The pencil's body is adorned with a textured black finish, complemented by a gold clip and tip. The ...
Onyx, Gold Plate
Sold
W 2.88 in D 0.08 in L 0.99 in
Yellow Gold Tennis Racquet Propelling Pencil Pendant, Sampson Mordan & Co, 1880
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold tennis racquet propelling pencil pendant, Sampson Mordan & Co, 1880 This fun Victorian novelty item featuring an realistically modeled gold strings is a fully function...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Karat propelling Toothpick Pendant, circa 1930
Located in Baltimore, MD
For Sampson Mordan, l Georgian era silversmith and inventor of propelling pencils and other objects. His business was taken over by his sons who continued the firm until 1941.
Gold
Antique 9k Gold Propelling Pencil, Sardonyx Seal
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something quite magical about antique gold propelling pencils, perhaps for me it is the fact that the Victorian's managed to turn such a simple everyday object into somethin...
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Pearl Propelling Pencil Bracelet in Antique Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, and yellow gold bracelet with propelling pencil, comprising eleven seed pearls, set in 9 karat yellow gold, to a 9 karat yellow gold bracelet, with 9 karat yellow ...
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s L. W. Fairchild Rolled Gold Floral Enamel Propelling Pencil Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an elegant antique telescopic propelling pencil pendant designed by Leroy W. Fairchild.
Enamel
Victorian Solid 18 Carat Gold Chased Propelling Pencil
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning English late Victorian era propelling pencil. Solid 18 carat yellow gold example.
Gold
Hallmarked Silver Rollerball Pen and Propelling Pencil Set by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A Hallmarked Silver Rollerball Pen and Propelling Pencil set by Mappin & Webb in the original box.
Silver
Art Deco 9ct Yellow Gold And Turquoise Duo Bookmark And Propelling Pencil
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
- however with a slight pull of the Turquoise cabochon end, magically a equally beautiful propelling pencil appears! Simply ‘push’ back in and the bookmarks acts to retract the Penci...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
CARTIER A Telescope Pencil
Located in New York, NY
Cartier, A Telescope Pencil, called the telescopic bullet propelling pencil, of 18k yellow gold, signed Cartier Paris CG 23535, with French marks, complete with original box.
Art Deco Gold "Perpetual Calendar" Pencil
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An antique propelling pencil by Mordan. It dates from the early 20th Century, with machine-turned details and an enamelled perpetual calendar (!!!)
9k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
Modern Fabergé Charmeuse Créoles Frédéric Zaavy Diamants Antiques Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Genève, GE
Charmeuse Créoles Diamants Antiques Earrings 46EA69/1 Fabergé Treasures, a charismatic and diverse collection of jewellery and objects, frequently one-off, is inspired by the Fabergé...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in London, GB
An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural Pink Heart Stud Diamond Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth avenue, The focal point of these magnificent earrings feature 2 heart shape natural Fancy light Pink diamo...
Pink Diamond
$38,281
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats back foiled technique centered with a pear shape rose cut diamond decorted with a lotus flower on...
Diamond
$38,281
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Fully Beaded Silk Dress Gown Designer size 42 ( run smaller - measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Ove...
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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