Antique Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This striking antique Georgian fob wax sela pendant showcases a beautifully set oval carnelian intaglio stone, meticulously carved with the initials "RLM."
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Citrine Bird Carrying Mail Fob Seal Pendant "Depeche Vous" "Hurry Up" Victorian
Located in New York, NY
How wonderful to find this charming wax seal fob with a gorgeous carved Citrine gem with the image of the bird carrying a mail envelope and the perfect phrase of Hurry Up or Hasten i...
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver
Located in SE
There were days when orders confirmed with these seals would directly predetermine the fates of many thousands of souls :( Measurements: the entire piece hangs approximately 53mm ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold "Festina Lente" Heraldic Crest Fob Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
Measuring 1 x 1 inch with a depth of 5/8 inch, this fob seal has a substantial and satisfying presence.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Carved Carnelian Monogram & Wreath FOB Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Carved Custom Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Red Color - 19.22 x 16.95mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.50 Grams Ov...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique von Aminoff 3 Intaglio Fob wax Seal Citrine solid 18K Gold / 8.7gr
Located in SE
18th - 19th-century fob pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold mount with 3 intaglio seals skillfully carved in solid natural Citrine stone.
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
They were used not only for decoration but also for stamping wax seals. Most seal fobs were made of durable materials like metal or gold over metal to withstand the repeated pressure...
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
Unavailable
Early Victorian Carved Wax Seal Fob
Located in New York, NY
A superb, extra-large silver and carved watch chain wax seal fob. The carved intaglio depicts a castle and a ship on the sea, and is engraved on light brown/grey quartz crystal.
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 0.76 in D 0.65 in L 1.23 in
Antique 9ct Gold Large Seal Fob c1800 Heavy 9.1g 375 Purity Onyx Cameo Lady
Located in Camelford, GB
Style: Classic Wax Seal Fob fob set with gemstone intaglio. Gemstones: Rectangular black Onyx cabochon engraved with Cameo style lady in relief.
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Gold Georgian Watch Fob Wax Seal Necklace with Lemon Quartz
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
Georgian wax seal set with a vintage cushion cut lemon quartz. 30" repurposed 10k gold original Georgian 30" watch chain. Citrine and aquamarine faceted stones, antique clasp.
Quartz, 10k Gold
Antique Anti-Slavery Themed Carnelian Gold Crest Seal Fob
Located in Baltimore, MD
Notwithstanding the word "France" in the inscription, our wax seal fob is English. The seal harkens back to the British abolitionist movement in France, during which time the British...
Carnelian, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant- This stunning watch fob features a hunter and his trusted dog beautifully detailed in 14K yellow gold.
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse
Located in Torrance, CA
Today watch fobs are great worn as a pendant on a necklace. The underside of the fob is set with a carnelian wax seal intaglio depicting a horse motif with the inscription 'Toujours ...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.94 in D 1.13 in L 2 in
Victorian 14k Tri Tone Gold Intaglio Citrine Watch Fob Wax Seal Pendant
Located in Towson, MD
As is traditional for a functional wax seal, the engraving is cut in reverse so that it prints correctly when pressed into hot sealing wax, a testament to the skill and intentionalit...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Bloodstone Sheep Fob
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming piece for the collector of fobs or wax seals, with a smooth oval disc of bloodstone, topped with a sheep made of 18 karat yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Dragon Carnelian Wax Seal Fob
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Dragon Carnelian Wax Seal Fob. The piece is in great antique estate condition and ready to wear.
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Vintage Carnelian Turtle Intaglio in New Yellow Gold "Wax Seal Fob" Ring
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan wanted to reference the use of intaglios in making wax seals, so he shaped the shoulders such that, viewed from the side with the stone facing down, the ring looks just like an...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Citrine Forget-Me-Not Flower Wax Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
During the Georgian era, fobs were primarily used as seals for imprinting wax on letters or official documents.
Citrine, 10k Gold, Base Metal
HM B'ham 1906 Antique Carnelian and Bloodstone Spinning Wax Seal Fob 9 Karat
Located in Baltimore, MD
This spinning fob was traditionally found attached to a gentleman's watch chain, which are still worn to this day, or hung from a chain as a necklace. This 9K gold spinning fob penda...
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Late Victorian Chalcedony Fob
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
15 karat yellow gold wax seal fob decorated with a hand carved scrolling design and anchored by a smooth cushion-shaped chalcedony plaque. 1 1/8 inches tall and 1 inch by 7/8 of an i...
Chalcedony, 15k Gold
Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Antique Fob Pendant Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two matching fob pendants with cartouche-shaped forms centering painted enamel portraits Depicting birds with foliates perched atop a lady's ribboned hat on one side and ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Chanel Gripoix Charm Bracelet with Blue Pate de Verre Seal Fob 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Featuring large open chased gold plated links with an ornate wax seal style fob set with a large blue pate de verre CC logo stone.
Antique Smokey Topaz Intaglio Gold Wax Seal Fob Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 14k gold fob pendant, set with smokey topaz intaglio wax seal.
Topaz, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Engraved Bloodstone and Carnelian Wax Seal Fob
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This unique antique quality 18ct Yellow Gold spinning fob pendant is set with engraved Bloodstone (for wax seal) and Carnelian dating from the Victorian era with clear hallmarks on t...
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Seal Sunflower Sunburst Motto Agate Bloodstone Gold Pendant Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful example of an Empire gold seal with an Italian motto engraved in an oval bloodstone: "giamai ingrato". The intaglio depicts a field with a sunflower, a river or a lake, a s...
Agate, Gold
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D. This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is cente...
Gold
Antique Victorian Graduated Curblink Necklace 9k Gold Tassel Watch Fob
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian curb link chain necklace crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). The hefty curb link necklace weighs 34.7 grams and features ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold 6.55cts Bezel Set Men's Colombian Emerald Solitaire Gypsy Signet Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, Colombian emerald signet bezel ring in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous statement-size solitaire ring carries a 6.55-carat ethically mined emerald in a secure ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$395Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Medium - Large
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...
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
Important Certified Mexican Fire Opal & Diamond Pendant, Excellent Play of Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This is an important and substantial piece! 6 pieces of top gem quality opals make up this large pendant. Here is a natural Mexican fire opal and diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Playing Card Brooches and Gold Cuff by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the decadence of a bygone era, this pair of playing card clip brooches hail from the revered French jeweler Cartier. Each pin is crafted of red, white, blue and black enamel ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
$1,145Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Recommended Size; UK 4-6
1999 Gianni Versace Couture Sparkly Pastel Pink Strapless Bustier Cocktail Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
A superbly crafted Gianni Versace Couture dress from 1999. Designed from a pastel pink linen with a silver metallic lamé textured finish, the dress has a hand stitched pleated ruffle...
Art Deco Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Swan Fob Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous swan fob holds a glossy onyx stone and the swan and loop is modelled out of 9ct gold. Fully hallmarked London 1912. Height including Loop: 27mm Stone Dimensions: 12x15...
Onyx, Gold
1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
○ 1970s red polka dot maxi dress ○ halter style dress ○ smocked bodice ○ free flowing skirt ○ back zip closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ○ era: 1970s ...
Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet-12 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful vintage 18K Yellow Gold bracelet with both smooth and textured 11/32 inch wide links sporting 12 beautiful, Italian gold Estruscan Revival charms. One of the charms is a ...
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Barbie Doll Commuter Set Limited Edition
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing a Timeless Treasure: The MIB & NRFB Barbie Collector "Barbie Commuter Set Reproduction Collector's Request Circa 1998." Unlock the enchantment of the past with this limit...
MANDALAY Vintage Boned Corset Delicate Mini Dress Mauve Dusty Pink
By Mandalay
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Mandalay Vintage Dusty mauve nude pink Ethereal Hard boning all the way around Great for wedding/bridal Size USA 6 but fits like a 4 Excellent Condition FINAL SALE
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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