February 19th, 2015 marks the Chinese New Year and what better way to celebrate than with some vintage gold jewelry which commemorates this year’s Zodiac animal–the goat! The goat can have a few different forms, like a sheep or ram, however each zodiac animal has a special significance and some perceived attributes. The goat, for example, has the special attribute of unity, and I hope that simple notion will inspire the world in many ways in this new year!
While I was at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show two weeks ago, I spotted lots of goat-inspired vintage gold jewels. Many especially from designers like ilias Lalaounis, Zolotas, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Tiffany & Co. Most came from the same time period–the 1960s/70s. Ram-head jewelry is definitely a favorite of mine, I have an 18k double ram-head ring that is one of my favorite pieces I own! My favorite find from the antique show came from Robin Katz Jewels–a 1970s Georges L’Enfant pendant that features a super cute sheep/goat/cow with the most admirable expression.
Other favorites chosen above, ten total! Here are the details:
(To read my Year of the Horse blog post, click here.)
Above clockwise starting at noon:
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Ram brooch with diamond accents, from M & G Signer Jewelry via 1stdibs
18k yellow gold whimsical goat brooch set with sapphires and ruby, from Betteridge via 1stdibs
Victorian Etruscan Revival ram bracelet in 18k yellow gold, from James Robinson Inc. via 1stdibs
Awesome 18k yellow gold double ram head collar necklace by Lalaounis, from OakGem via 1stdibs
18k yellow gold ram head brooch by Zolotas, from N. Green & Sons via 1stdibs
18k yellow gold ram head earrings style number 301352, from ilias Lalaounis
18k yellow gold ram brooch by David Webb, from Tenenbaum & Co.
18k yellow gold ram head ring by Lalaounis with ruby eyes, from Steven Fox Jewelry via 1stdibs
18k yellow gold ram head cufflinks with ruby eyes, from OakGem via 1stdibs
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