The Glory of Gold
An exhibition of gold jewellery from Ancient and
Pre-Columbian times to modern day Italian design
by Vendorafa
INTRODUCTION
Gold jewellery has always had an important place in the human psyche, and because of its
beauty, rarity and enduring value it is one of the things that people throughout history have
turned to in economically troubled times.
This is one of the reasons why ‘The Glory of
Gold’ a selling exhibition, brought to you by
the specialist antique jewellery retailer Kojis
and the Italian luxury gold jewellery brand
Vendorafa, will have such resonance with today’s
consumer providing, as it does, the opportunity
to experience firsthand the lure and lasting
attraction of this fascinating metal.
Pieces for sale date from pre-Christian times to
the present day and include a number of exquisite
and rarely seen Pre-Colombian necklaces. These
are perfectly complemented by the handfinished 18ct gold suites from Vendorafa, a
company recognised globally as offering the
epitome of fine contemporary jewellery design.
The skills required to fashion gold have changed
little over the centuries and all the pieces in this
exhibition display consummate craft. Whether
you are looking for something truly antique or
an antique of the future you will find it here.
Cover: Petali Due Suite in 18ct gold with GVS diamonds, pieces
from £2,355. This page: Flora Uno ring by Vendorafa, 18ct gold
with 0.17ct GVS diamonds - £2,315.
A superb Pre-Columbian birdman pendant from the Disquis culture,
c.700-1500 AD, on contemporary gold necklace - £39,500.
Dune bangle by Vendorafa, 18ct gold
with 0.21ct GVS diamonds - £12,940.
Thirteen Pre-Columbian stylized bird pendants, Calima style, c. 200BC
to 200AD, set on a brown diamond necklace, est 134 cts - £29,500.
Ovalini earrings by Vendorafa, 18ct gold
with 0.14ct GVS diamonds - £3,380
Petali Due necklace by Vendorafa, 18ct gold
with 1.48ct GVS diamonds - £21,390.
Tutt’Oro cuff in 18ct gold by Vendorafa - £8,700.
Five Pre-Columbian stylized bird pendants, Calima style, c. 200BC
to 200AD, on a contemporary gold necklace - £15,000.
Foglie ring by Vendorafa, 18ct gold with 0.11ct GVS diamonds - £2,460.
A beautiful gold filigree Byzantine pendant, c. 4th/5th cent. AD - £4,500.
Virtuosi brooch by Vendorafa, 18ct gold
with 0.13ct GVS diamonds - £5,780.
A superb gold Hellenistic snake ring,
set with central garnet, c.2nd/1st cent. BC - £5,000.
From the estate of the late Pat Kavanagh.
Top left: Roman gold triangular pendant drop earrings,
set with pearls and garnets, c. 2nd/3rd cent. AD - £4,500.
Top right: Roman gold drop pendant earrings,
set with garnet and single pearls, c. 2nd/3rd cent. AD - £3,950.
Bottom: Roman gold and garnet pendant on contemporary neckchain,
c.2nd cent. AD - £1,500.
An unusual Norman gold and garnet ring, c. 11th cent. AD - £3,000.
A pair of Hellenistic gold earrings, 3rd/2nd cent. BC. - £7,500.
EXHIBITION RUNS FROM
November 14th to November 23rd at Kojis, Royal Exchange, Bank, EC3V 3LQ
[email protected] 02072839554
And from
November 29th to December 7th at Kojis, Liberty, Regent Street, W1B 5AH
[email protected] 02075739593
Full Catalogue List of 50 plus items at www.kojis.co.uk
This exhibition is supported by
Threadneedles Hotel. Threadneedles Hotel
are pleased to announce a special
Pre-Columbian menu and cocktail which
they will be serving for the duration
of the exhibition.
Purchasers from the exhibition at the Royal
Exchange will receive a complimentary
voucher for the special Pre-Columbian
cocktail, or menu, or overnight stay.