Gucci Le Marché des Merveilles 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Feline
View Similar Items
Gucci Le Marché des Merveilles 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Feline
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 21st Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Southampton, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 1872061stDibs: LU6828292401
Gucci
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
Find vintage Gucci clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band RingLocated in Southampton, PAThis lavish piece of jewelry with 18K yellow gold body embedded with diamonds weighing 1.07ct features an interesting design, especially on the top of the ring, where a glittering br...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
- 18K White Gold 1.60ct Diamond and Turquoise Ring/PendantBy LB ExclusiveLocated in Southampton, PATheres more to this luxurious piece than initially meets the eye. A bold Turquoise cabochon is surrounded by a halo of diamonds totaling 1.60 carats on this radiant ring, which featu...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Le Vian 18K White Gold White and Brown Diamond Flower RingBy Le VianLocated in Southampton, PAA fabulous floral motif sets this 18K White Gold ring from Le Vain apart in the best way possible. This impeccable piece’s 3mm wide band is adorned with shimme...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- 18K Yellow Gold 0.70ct Diamond and Ruby RingBy LB ExclusiveLocated in Southampton, PAMake a bold statement of sophistication with this diamond and ruby ring. It features an 18K yellow-gold band with shoulders detailed with channel-set baguette diamonds. The curvy cen...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Carrara Y Carrara 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Quartz Gardenia RingBy Carrera y CarreraLocated in Southampton, PAPlucked from the Gardenias Collection of Carrera y Carrrera is this 18K yellow gold ring oozing with sculptural glamour. The 5mm thick band in polished finish is topped with a floral centerpiece made up of six textured petals with polished edges. Right at the center is a fancy cut diamond over a clear quartz held by three claw prongs. The ring's top dimensions measure 22mm x 22mm. This Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Quartz Gardenia Ring...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold
- 18K Yellow Gold 1.12ct Diamond and Sapphire RingBy LB ExclusiveLocated in Southampton, PAThis opulent 18K Yellow Gold ring is a luxury piece that will continually make a statement. A captivating 0.97 carat Sapphire center stone is surrounded by sparkling Diamond accents ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Gucci Le Marche Des Merveilles Turquoise RingBy GucciLocated in Delray Beach, FLDefined by the feline head motif, this 18K yellow gold Le Marche des Merveilles ring is truly unique with a turquoise stone and brilliant cut diamond at its center. When worn, the fe...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
MaterialsTurquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Gucci Le Marche Des Marveilles Gold Silver Diamond Feline Head RingBy GucciLocated in New York, NYNew Gucci Le Marche Des Marveilles 18k gold and silver two feline heads ring with approx. 0.22ctw in G/VS diamonds and pearls. Retail $2890. Measurements - Ring size - 5, each head i...Category
2010s European Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials18k Gold
- Gucci Le Marche Des Marveilles Gold Silver Diamond Feline Head RingBy GucciLocated in New York, NYNew Gucci Le Marche Des Marveilles 18k gold and silver two feline heads ring with approx. 0.22ctw in G/VS diamonds and pearls. Retail $2890. Measurements - Ring size - 5 1/2, each he...Category
2010s European Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials18k Gold
- Gucci Le Marche Des Marveilles Gold Silver Diamond Feline Head RingBy GucciLocated in New York, NYNew Gucci Le Marche Des Marveilles 18k gold and silver two feline heads ring with approx. 0.22ctw in G/VS diamonds and pearls. Retail $2890. Measurements - Ring size - 4, each head i...Category
2010s European Art Deco Fashion Rings
Materials18k Gold
- Gucci Diamond Feline Gold RingBy GucciLocated in New York, NYGucci 18 karat yellow gold band ring; marked Gucci, made in Italy, Au750, 16 Feline motif for the head with eyes of round-cut diamonds of 0.20 carat Size: 7.5-7.75 Total weight: 7...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Cocktail Ring circa 1950sLocated in Zurich, CHCharming 18 karat yellow gold and turquoise Cocktail ring, circa 1950s. Of bombé design, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and decorat...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-War Band Rings
MaterialsTurquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
Explore a Century of Gucci Fashion in London
The iconic Italian label’s traveling exhibition has just arrived in London.
The Stories behind the Most Famous Luxury Fashion Logos
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.