Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A magical antique 9ct gold opal set magnifying glass pendant. It is a larger piece much larger than say a quizzing glass and is more the size of a traditional small magnifying glass...
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
This larger Quiz is decorated with repousse Rococo Roses on the stem and the lens can be changed by your optician by opening the screw where the stem joins the glass or it can be wo...
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
The circular Gold Quiz of simple geometric form with a screw at the bottom of the circle so your optician can change the lens if you so wish. The unmarked Gold tests for 18k Gold. Co...
18k Gold
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Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in London, GB
The slightly rectangular Quiz with repousse Roccoco floral decoration on the stem. The lens can be changed by your optician or it can be worn as an interesting Pendant and the Gold t...
18k Gold
English "Quizzer" Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
The quizzing glass was popular with both men and women from the eighteenth century and onwards.
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Large Georgian quizzing glass or magnifier in 18K cased gold with floral chasing.
Gold Plate
Antique Garnet and Gold Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant 9K gold quizzing glass set with almandine garnets. These magnifiers were worn by both men and women in the Georgian period.
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Gold and Turquoise Quizzing Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unique Georgian quizzing glass or quizzer in three color 18K gold set with turquoise in a floral and leaf motif.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Elegant Gold Quizzing Glass British 1915
Located in Baltimore, MD
Quizzing glasses originated in the Georgian Era and were worn by both men and women.
15k Gold
Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck quizzing glass chased with roses,shamrocks and thistles, the symbols for Great Britain.
Pinchbeck
Georgian Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
This charming antique quizzing glass, or “quizzer”, finds its second life “a la mode” as a charming "found object" pendant.
18k Gold
Victorian Gunmetal Navette Link Longuard Chain
Located in Houston, TX
Contains a swivel, perfect for supporting a locket, fob or quizzing glass. Circa 1850.
Antique 9K Gold Watch Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Victorian 9K gold watch chain with swivel can be worn doubled or tripled and is wonderful for holding a watch, fob, lorgnette or quizzing glass. The interesting links are a c...
9k Gold
Vintage Platinum 950- Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying glass.
Located in New York, NY
Platinum - Natural diamond Quizzing/Eye Magnifying Glass Metal Type: Platinum 950 Total Item Weight: 16.5 Grams Natural Diamond Weight: 0.30 Ct.
Diamond, Platinum
Late Georgian Pinchbeck Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
It also has its original beveled glass that is fully functional. Quizzing glasses first appeared in the late 18th century and were just as fashionable as they were functional.
Pinchbeck
Quizzing Glass Gold Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
This charming antique quizzing glass (magnifier), or "quizzer," finds its second life "a la mode" as a charming "found object" pendant.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
I adore this stunning antique, Georgian era gold quizzing glass pendant and you are sure to love it too!
Gold, 9k Gold, Bronze
Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake
Located in NEWARK, GB
This quizzing glass has a decorative engraved 15kt gold frame with a looped over handle that represents a coiled snake, the snake eating its own tail with the head at the top of the ...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold Magnifying Glass
Located in Baltimore, MD
The form derives from the quizzing glass, an early magnifier. This piece has good magnification and if necessary the lens can be changed by an optometrist.
9k Gold
Georgian Ouroboros Snake Quizzing Glass on Gold Muff Chain
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
English origin. The Quizzing glass complete with a 9 Carat yellow Gold Muff / Guard chain.
9k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Pin/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Brooch/Pendant- This lovely piece features 32 opals set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Size: 5...
Opal, Yellow Gold
c. 1830s Georgian Hand-Engraved Chalcedony Watch Key Fob Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic Georgian era pocket watch key pendant featuring a smooth, translucent chalcedony stone set within a meticulously hand-engraved gold-filled frame. The piece exhibits int...
Chalcedony, Gold Plate
Antique 14 Karat Gold & Agate Spinner Charm Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique gold & agate spinner charm pendant. With a smooth oval slice of agate bezel-set in 14k gold and a hinge pinned on each side so that the charm can flip. Support...
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette
Located in Webster, SD
These chains are referred to as a watch chain, slide chain, muff chain or guard chain. These were worn with a watch, locket, fob or lorgnette. It looks gorgeous as a necklace when at...
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
$5,250
H 5 in W 1.5 in D 0.32 in
MONOCLE 1900 Edwardian Single Lens Pendant In 18Kt Gold Platinum & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian single glass lorgnette-monocle pendant. This is a beautiful single-lens lorgnette-monocle "loupe" created in America during the Edwardian and the Belle Epoque period, b...
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 14k Gold Lorgnette Opera Glasses, Circa 1890s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This gorgeous antique lorgnette is a beautiful example of old-world style and features exceptionally elegant details. As you can see, this lorgnette features "folding" frames that ov...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Chalcedony Round Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian round locket pendant crafted in 14K gold. The piece features chalcedonies. Circa 1890. Weight: 5.42g Length: 2.7cm Diameter: 1.7cm IMPORTANT: As a buyer, you a...
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Antique 1900s 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant Glasses
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Antique Circa 1900s 14k Yellow Gold Lorgnette Pendant Glasses Rare Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer lorgnette pendant. Tiff...
Yellow Gold
$1,177
H 9.65 in W 4.73 in D 0.6 in
Antique Reader's Magnifying Glass, English, Silver Plate, Library Aid, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reader's magnifying glass. An English, silver plated library magnifier, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb Victorian example with a large, br...
Silver Plate
Antique Opal Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING AND RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FIRE OPAL, OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND AND NATURAL PEARL PENDANT OR BROOCH IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THE STUNNING PENDANT HAS THREE OF THE MOST GORGEO...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
13 - 14K Yellow Gold Opal Pendant #24480
Located in Washington Depot, CT
13 - 14K Yellow Gold Opal Pendant- This elegant pendant features a luminous oval opal (9 mm x 7 mm) set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. A timeless and feminine piece that c...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Opal and 18 Karat Gold Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This magnificent 19th-century antique pendant is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the era. Fashioned from 18-karat gold, the pendant features a large, captivating ova...
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Oval Engraved Chalcedony Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A gold and chalcedony brooch, comprising one oval panel of chalcedony, with applied gold scrolling motif, in 9 karat yellow gold, with fittings and pin in 9 karat yellow gold. This...
Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.5 Carat Opal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Pendant Consisting of a vibrant play of colour Oval cut - Ethiopian Opal It appears it is the original stone as none of the prongs have evidence of being adjusted ...
Opal, 9k Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Pendant - 14k Oval Cabochon .21ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): .21ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: White/Blue/Green Total Carats: .21ct Style: Solitaire Measurements Tall ...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Bloodstone Victorian Watch Fob Pendant - 14k Oval Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Design: watch fob, makes great pendant Era: Victorian Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Bloodstone Cut: Oval Style: Watch Fob Measurements Tall (from st...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
$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
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
Victorian 2.30 Carat Opal and 2.54 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.30 carat opal and 2.54 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian opal and diamond pendant, the central circular opal is surrounded by old brilliant-cut diamonds in a platinum millegrain setting suspended from a diamond-set bow attache...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
$36,925
H 4.06 in W 1.5 in L 17.13 in
John Bonnor a Superb Arts & Crafts Gold, Black Opal and Ruby Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 15...
Opal, Ruby
Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo brooch from the 1920's set in 14k filigreed gold. A young woman is expertly carved in a wonderful opal with a flower in her short bob wit...
Opal, 14k Gold
“Antique 3ct Rose Cut Diamond Heart Locket Pendant, 1880s, Gold”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique rose cut diamond heart locket pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3 carats decorated with black enamel total pendant length 4cm dates back to the astro hungarian era 1...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique gold, black enamel and pearl ring, comprising three seed pearls and black enamel, with a hinged locket compartment containing plaited hairwork, set in 18 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Mourning locket with a hand cut Central Opal Heart (13mm x 10mm) surrounded by eight mine cut natural diamonds (approx 1.5-1.75mm each) Crafted from Black onyx ston...
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880’s Beautiful, Victorian ring set with a gorgeous natural opal centre & halo of glittering, natural diamonds. The stones a...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
$26,805Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.78 in D 0.19 in L 0.78 in
Faberge Circular Enamel Diamond Set Locket 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1900.
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Faberge circular enamel diamond set locket in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1900. A rare, hand crafted yellow gold and platinum locket pendant by Karl Fabergé. Of circular shape, c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Fabergé Enamel and Diamond Locket Pendant Necklace
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold locket necklace by Fabergé. The locket features a centralised round brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by intricate gold detailing on a rich blue guil...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cameo brooch, Nyx goddess, 9k rose gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but admire this attractive antique Edwardian era 9ct gold cameo brooch. A nicely carved bullmouth shell cameo depicting Nyx the Greek goddess and personification of n...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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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