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French 1930s Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Cherub Medal Pendant
French 1930s Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Cherub Medal Pendant

French 1930s Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Cherub Medal Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Medal in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique medal depicting an angel on a round yellow gold background, framed by a geometric white gold border with a yello...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow & White Gold Cherub with Diamond Wings holding a Lover's Bow & Arrow.
18K Yellow & White Gold Cherub with Diamond Wings holding a Lover's Bow & Arrow.

18K Yellow & White Gold Cherub with Diamond Wings holding a Lover's Bow & Arrow.

Located in Aspen, CO

This charming pendant necklace is well executed in 18K yellow gold with 18K white gold wings set with 6 tiny diamonds.

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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow & White Gold Cherub with Diamond Wings holding a Lover's Bow & Arrow.
18K Yellow & White Gold Cherub with Diamond Wings holding a Lover's Bow & Arrow.

18K Yellow & White Gold Cherub with Diamond Wings holding a Lover's Bow & Arrow.

Located in Aspen, CO

This charming pendant necklace is well executed in 18K yellow gold with 18K white gold wings set with 6 tiny diamonds.

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2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
French Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

French Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting Raphael’s cherub within an octagonal white gold frame.

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow and White Gold Cupid Cherub Charm #17414
Vintage 18K Yellow and White Gold Cupid Cherub Charm #17414

Vintage 18K Yellow and White Gold Cupid Cherub Charm #17414

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18K Yellow & White Gold Cupid Cherub Charm This gorgeous, handmade cupid cherub charm is meticulously crafted from 18K yellow gold with exquisite detailing and 18K white...

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Mother of Pearl Rafael’s Cherub 18K White Gold Seed Pearl Medal Pendant
French Mother of Pearl Rafael’s Cherub 18K White Gold Seed Pearl Medal Pendant

French Mother of Pearl Rafael’s Cherub 18K White Gold Seed Pearl Medal Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) white gold charm pendant designed as a mother-of-pearl cameo medal depicting Rafael’s cherub within a white gold frame encircled by 45 natural white seed pear...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Tri Tone Gold Hand Painted Cherub Brooch Pendant
Antique Tri Tone Gold Hand Painted Cherub Brooch Pendant

Antique Tri Tone Gold Hand Painted Cherub Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This antique tri-tone gold brooch showcases a finely hand-painted cherub motif, combining artistic craftsmanship with the timeless appeal of antique jewelry.

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

White And Gold French Louis XV Cherub Figural Beveled Wall Mirror
White And Gold French Louis XV Cherub Figural Beveled Wall Mirror

White And Gold French Louis XV Cherub Figural Beveled Wall Mirror

Located in Long Branch, NJ

White And Gold French Louis XV Cherub Figural Beveled Wall Mirror Dimensions : 62" Tall X 33" Wide This stunning mirror is made in the French Louis XV Style and has a gorgeous form.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Rococo Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Hardwood

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherubs Ring
20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherubs Ring

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherubs Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. An important antique ring, its setting is engraved all around and on top with plant motifs, arabesques and an adorable little angel holding a small bril...

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20th Century French Romantic Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marvin Hime Freshwater Pearl Cherub Brooch
Marvin Hime Freshwater Pearl Cherub Brooch

Marvin Hime Freshwater Pearl Cherub Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960's Beverly Hills jeweler Marvin Hime freshwater pearl cherub angel brooch. The museum-worthy collector's brooch combines elegance with a playful cherub design reminiscent of Will...

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Cherub" Baby Angel Motif Diamond and 10K Yellow Gold Rosary Christian Pendant
"Cherub" Baby Angel Motif Diamond and 10K Yellow Gold Rosary Christian Pendant

"Cherub" Baby Angel Motif Diamond and 10K Yellow Gold Rosary Christian Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

"Cherub" Motif 10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Rosary Pendant Necklace. Depicting a cross-handed "Cherub", or baby angel, encrusted by over 1.00 Carats of Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Cherub" Baby Angel Motif Diamond and 10k Gold Rosary Pendant Easter Jewelry
"Cherub" Baby Angel Motif Diamond and 10k Gold Rosary Pendant Easter Jewelry

"Cherub" Baby Angel Motif Diamond and 10k Gold Rosary Pendant Easter Jewelry

Located in Miami, FL

"Cherub" Motif 10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Rosary Pendant Necklace. Depicting a cross-handed "Cherub", or baby angel, encrusted by over 3.00 Carats of Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock

French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock

By S. Marti & Cie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French Louis XVI Style gilt and patinated bronze and white marble figural mantel clock with a figure of a drummer cherub. The brown patina cupid, seated on gilt-bronze clouds ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

“Vintage 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings with Blue Glass, Circa 1940”
“Vintage 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings with Blue Glass, Circa 1940”

“Vintage 18k White Gold Dangle Earrings with Blue Glass, Circa 1940”

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage italian tagliamonte 750 18k white gold earrings with cherub angel profile blue tagliamonte glass total earrings lenght 3cm hall marked 750 and tagliamonte

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Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings

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19th Century Italian Mirror with Bench
19th Century Italian Mirror with Bench

19th Century Italian Mirror with Bench

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H 84 in W 46 in D 5 in

19th Century Italian Mirror with Bench

By Euro International

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Fabulous very heavy 19c ornate Rococo Italian mirror with matching bench.Vintage Scalamandre leopard fabric was added to bench. Creamy off white and gold gilt.Amazing details! Cheru...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
French Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

French Raphael’s Cherub 18K Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a circular medal depicting Raphael’s cherub within an octagonal white gold frame.

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Silver Lava Stone Cherubs Earrings
Rose Gold Silver Lava Stone Cherubs Earrings

Rose Gold Silver Lava Stone Cherubs Earrings

Located in Napoli, Campania

Beautiful earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver of 11.50 g, embellished with angels and faces of cherubs entirely engraved on lava stone from 6 g and diamonds that illuminate this je...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Cathy Waterman Diamond Gold Cross-Style Cherub Ring
Cathy Waterman Diamond Gold Cross-Style Cherub Ring

Cathy Waterman Diamond Gold Cross-Style Cherub Ring

By Cathy Waterman

Located in Birmingham, AL

This 22k yellow gold ring by Cathy Waterman centers attention around a Cherub design in the center with 4 bezel set princess cut diamonds coming off in 4 directions to form the shape...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 22k Gold

Rare Antique French White and Gold Gilded Carved Cherub Putti Mirror Circa 1900
Rare Antique French White and Gold Gilded Carved Cherub Putti Mirror Circa 1900

Rare Antique French White and Gold Gilded Carved Cherub Putti Mirror Circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous French 1900s era cherub or putti mirror with numerous cherubs playing together on a creme painted background with genuine gold leaf details. The mirror is made of ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Station Necklace
Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Station Necklace

Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Station Necklace

By Frank Walter Lawrence

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cable chain necklace centers a highly rendered cherubic station Matte gold with spread wings and upholding a bushel of roses Accented by old European cut diamonds weighing approxim...

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera Diamond , Smoky Quartz and Cherub Gold Pendant Necklace
Carrera y Carrera Diamond , Smoky Quartz and Cherub Gold Pendant Necklace

Carrera y Carrera Diamond , Smoky Quartz and Cherub Gold Pendant Necklace

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in Southampton, PA

Designed and expertly crafted in the brand’s authentic artistic style, this gorgeous necklace from Carrera y Carrera is made of precious 18K yellow and white gold with smoky quartz a...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherubs Ring
French 19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherubs Ring

French 19th Century Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cherubs Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Splendid antique ring, the ring is formed of two cherubs whose bodies are intertwined and which join on the front to retain in thei...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cherub Mourning Locket Pendant
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cherub Mourning Locket Pendant

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Cherub Mourning Locket Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Enameled oval locket depicting two hand painted winged cherubs floating among a cloudy blue sky, no enamel loss, consistent with age, wear, and use Wings are accented by rose cut di...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Silver Cherub Drop Earrings
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Silver Cherub Drop Earrings

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Silver Cherub Drop Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French hook style earrings with foliate surmount suspending a silver-topped circular drop Depicting a light blue cherub and butterfly dancing against a bright red background with go...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Silver Cherub Drop Earrings
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Silver Cherub Drop Earrings

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Silver Cherub Drop Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French hook style earrings with foliate surmount suspending a silver-topped circular drop Depicting a light blue cherub and butterfly dancing against a bright red background with go...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

1900 Swiss Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Pocket Watch
1900 Swiss Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Pocket Watch

1900 Swiss Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cherub Pocket Watch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circular pocket watch features a highly rendered repoussè front Depicting three celebrating cherubs surrounded by scrolling foliate and florals Accented by a bezel set old European...

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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

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

Winged Angel Charm Estate Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cherub Pendant Fine Jewelry
Winged Angel Charm Estate Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cherub Pendant Fine Jewelry

Winged Angel Charm Estate Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cherub Pendant Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed winged angel charm (or pendant) crafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.07 carats (estimated at H-I color and VS2-SI2 clarity). The nicely detailed...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Carved Garnet of a Cherub & Diamond Brooch, 3 colors of Gold c 1881
Antique 18K Carved Garnet of a Cherub & Diamond Brooch, 3 colors of Gold c 1881

Antique 18K Carved Garnet of a Cherub & Diamond Brooch, 3 colors of Gold c 1881

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique 18K carved garnet of an ethereal representation of a cherub or an enfant. The work is quite three dimensional, right down to its star motif rose cut diamond in the hair. The ...

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Antique 1880s Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Cherubic Pendant Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Cherubic Pendant Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Cherubic Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant brooch is designed as a triad of winged cherubs uplifting an old European cut diamond Bezel set in platinum while weighing approximately 0.52 carat with I/J color and SI cla...

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Carrera y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Repoussé Cherub J Hoop Earrings
Carrera y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Repoussé Cherub J Hoop Earrings

Carrera y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Repoussé Cherub J Hoop Earrings

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as j-hoop forms centering three panels of repoussé depicting winged cherubs. Bisected by rows of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.68 carat total. F/G co...

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1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Repoussé Cherub Vintage Band Ring
Carrera y Carrera 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Repoussé Cherub Vintage Band Ring

Carrera y Carrera 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Repoussé Cherub Vintage Band Ring

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Band features three repoussèd panels depicting highly rendered matte gold cherubs. Cherubs are winged with flowing hair and shown talking with each other. Separated by two rows of be...

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1990s Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Cherub Pendant
18 Karat Gold and Diamond Cherub Pendant

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Cherub Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A charming cherub pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with texured white gold wings and a white gold sash set with approximately 0.15 carats of round cut diamonds.

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARRERA Y CARRERA White Gold Pendant Necklace with Cherubs
CARRERA Y CARRERA White Gold Pendant Necklace with Cherubs

CARRERA Y CARRERA White Gold Pendant Necklace with Cherubs

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The pendant is burnished white gold in most places and the highlighting is done in polished white gold to really make the picture stand out.

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White Gold

Antique Victorian Blue White Angel Cherub Earrings, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Blue White Angel Cherub Earrings, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Blue White Angel Cherub Earrings, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- These fabulous antique Victorian Blue and White Relief Glass Cherub earrings are Circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

1920s Art Deco Bronze and White Onyx Cherub Motif Lamp
1920s Art Deco Bronze and White Onyx Cherub Motif Lamp

1920s Art Deco Bronze and White Onyx Cherub Motif Lamp

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a fabulous, antique bronze and white onyx lamp with a cherub angel motif. This lamp has a Dual socket. Electrical is in great-working condition. Original emerald green art ...

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20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

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Onyx, Brass, Bronze

18ct White Gold Diamond Cherub Pendant
18ct White Gold Diamond Cherub Pendant

18ct White Gold Diamond Cherub Pendant

Located in Cape Town, ZA

This Gorgeous 18 carat white gold Cherub pendant is carefully set with 34 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.51 carat in total of HI/vs-si quality.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Boudoir Lamp Gold Cherub with Rosette and Fringe Shade
Boudoir Lamp Gold Cherub with Rosette and Fringe Shade

Boudoir Lamp Gold Cherub with Rosette and Fringe Shade

Located in Pataskala, OH

The putti holds an urn on his shoulder and sits atop a base of domed marble and cut metal base. When lit he has a warm golden glow. The charming shade has alternating panels of lace ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Table Lamps

Cherub on a Diamond Set Urn Brooch Perfume Holder 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1980s
Cherub on a Diamond Set Urn Brooch Perfume Holder 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1980s

Cherub on a Diamond Set Urn Brooch Perfume Holder 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1980s

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A charming solid 14 karat yellow gold finely modelled cherub/angel playing two horns sitting upon a diamond set classical urn. The vintage gold cherub is finished in a matte gold whi...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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White Gold Cherub For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact white gold cherub you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 19 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect white gold cherub may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white gold cherub over the years, but those made by Carrera y Carrera, Cathy Waterman and Frank Walter Lawrence are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any white gold cherub from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 15 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our white gold cherub for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Gold Cherub?

The price for a white gold cherub starts at $250 and tops out at $7,300 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,363.

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.