18K Heavy OTC Chain Bracelet. Reversible Gucci Link Yellow and White Gold.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
OTC in Italy. Will work great on Men and Women. Large Round Gucci Link chain that are reversible
White Gold
Gucci 18k White Gold Large 6 Horsebit Motif Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Gucci horsebit chain necklace is crafted in solid 18k white gold and showcases the
18k Gold, White Gold
Gucci 2000's Topaz 18 Karat Yellow Gold GG Running Station Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lobster clasp closure Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Gucci, Made in
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Interlocking 18K Chain Necklace With Black Onyx YBB789340001
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Gold. Metal Stamp: 18k. Gem stone type: None. Necklace style: 1 Band. Gucci Interlocking 18K Chain
Gucci Link to Love 18K Rose Gold Chain Necklace YBB745654001
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Gucci Link to Love 18ct Rose Gold Chain Necklace YBB745654001 The Gucci Link to Love collection
Gold Gucci Chain Bit Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fabulous and unusual take on Gucci's Buckle Bracelet.
18k Gold
Gucci 18k Yellow Gold Horsebit Necklace 37.5" Gorgeous!
By Gucci
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Gucci Horsebit Necklace Features Iconic Horsebit Design interspersed in gold chain Total
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990's Gucci Double Layer Gold Link Necklace with Watch Chain Style Clasp
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Double Layer Link Necklace,Exhibiting An Unusual 18kt Watch Chain Style
Gold, 18k Gold
Gucci Icon 18k Yellow Gold Star Bracelet YBA729370001
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Gucci Icon 18K Yellow Gold Star Bracelet YBA729370001 Gucci Ladies Bracelets. Color: Yellow
Gucci Link to Love 18k Yellow Gold Necklace YBB745654002
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
gold. 18k yellow gold Clasp closure Chain width: .07" Length: 15.7" Made in Italy Gucci guarantees
Gucci Flora 18k Rose Gold and Diamond Necklace YBB702393001
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Double G logo, defining this necklace with its romantic feel. 18k rose gold Double G chain 9 diamonds
Gucci Interlocking G 18K Yellow Gold 0.252CT Diamond Necklace YBB729402002
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Gucci Interlocking G 18ct Yellow Gold 0.252ct Diamond Necklace YBB729402002 The Interlocking G
Gucci Interlocking G 18K White Gold 0.252CT Diamond Necklace YBB729402003
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
Gucci Interlocking G 18ct White Gold 0.252ct Diamond Necklace YBB729402003 The Interlocking G
Gucci Link to Love Chain Earring with Gucci Bar YBD662115001
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
18k yellow gold Bar pendant with 'Gucci' engraving For pierced ears Length: 4.7" YBD662115001
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
By Gucci
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Measuring 1.75mm Wide and 18 Inches Long with Lobster Clasp
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gucci 18K White Gold Diamond Horsebit Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italy ITEM DETAILS: An 18k white gold and diamond Gucci necklace. Comprises of the oval link chain
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horsebit Link Vintage Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
finish. Stamped 750 with italian assay marks for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Gucci, Made in Italy. Circa
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GUCCI 18K White Gold Multi-Strand Flexible Diamond Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K White Gold Multi-Strand Flexible Diamond Bracelet by Gucci - 10.00 carats Diamond G color VVS1
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GUCCI 1970 Milano Vintage Mariner Necklace Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
A mariner necklace-chain designed by Gucci. This is a fabulous mariner chain created in Milano
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Horsebit Large Link Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Dallas, TX
Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Horsebit Large Link Bracelet - 18k yellow gold Horsebit Large Link Bracelet
Gucci Horsebit Multistrand Gold Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Gucci bracelet featuring a Horsebit motif attaching 5 cascading Gucci link yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Tahitian Pearl Lariat Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Necklace Stamped "Gucci 750" Featuring A Black South Sea Pearl Drop Measuring
Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Magnificent Gucci Gold Textured Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
. The bracelet measures 7 1/4" in length by 1.81" in width. 18k Yellow Gold with a weight of 93.5
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Horsebit Long Rose Gold Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Gucci necklace featuring the iconic Horsebit motif in 18k rose gold, this fabulous
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gucci Long Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic gold chain necklace done with what is referred to as the Gucci link. It measures 42 inches
18k Gold
Gucci Diamond Gold "Mended Heart" Chain Necklace
Located in San Antonio, TX
18 K Gold necklace consisting of an adjustable snake chain, suspending a puffy snakeskin motif
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gucci, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Belt Buckle Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A heavy 18 karat yellow gold curb bracelet with a belt buckle style clasp. The piece which is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Horsebit Fringe Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
another horsebit Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Fully signed Gucci and inscribe Made in Italy
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Necklace with Pave Diamond Stations
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gucci Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 42 round brilliant cut = 2.52cttw Color: G
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Milan 1980 Flexible Bracelet With Kinetic Spheres Logo In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Unusual kinetic bracelet designed by Gucci. A vintage piece created in Milan Italy, around the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Gucci-Style Anchor Link Chain, circa 1975
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A long 18 karat gold Gucci-style anchor link chain, by Van Cleef & Arpels, c. 1975. Chain measures
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.13 in L 18.5 in
18 Karat Nautical Link Gucci style Necklace with Anchor Chain, circa 1900, 18.5"
Located in Baltimore, MD
A Victorian 18K chain with classic anchor links, the anchor link chain with its nautical motif is a
18k Gold
Rarely seen Van Cleef and Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gucci Anchor Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Troy, MI
A rare and highly sought after Van Cleef & Arpels, Heavy and solid 18k yellow gold Gucci style
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rarely seen Van Cleef and Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gucci Anchor Chain
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Troy, MI
A rare and highly sought after Van Cleef & Arpels, Heavy and solid 18k yellow gold Gucci style
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Circle Link Chain Necklace with Pave Diamond Gucci Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 142 round brilliant cut = 1.63cttw Color
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Enameled Bamboo Pattern Chain Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Southampton, PA
clasp.This Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Enameled Bamboo Pattern Chain Bracelet is offered in estate condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gucci Gold Heart Station Sterling Chain Suite, Necklace and Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Miami Beach, FL
matching bracelet. Details for each are listed below. Gucci sterling silver and 18K yellow gold necklace
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Gucci Diamantissima Pair of Enamel and Gold Pendant Necklace Chains
By Gucci
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant pair of enamel and gold pendant necklaces from the "Diamantissima" collection by Gucci. One
18k Gold
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horsebit Horse Chain Link Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
high polish finish Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed Gucci, Made in Italy From the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horsebit Horse Chain Link Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
high polish finish Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed Gucci, Made in Italy From the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 2000's 18 Karat Yellow Gold G Chain Link Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Gucci, Made in Italy Circa: 2000s Width at Widest: 3/16 inch Length
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Horsebit Long Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suspending round logo tag Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Fully signed Gucci, Made in
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Lion Curb Chain Bracelet with Chrome Diopside Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Gucci
Located in Fairfield, CT
Gucci Chrome Diopside Lion Curb Chain Bracelet Made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold The Gucci 18 Karat
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Gucci Style” Enamel Link Chain
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This 36 inch chain combines royal blue enameled links with golden connections in a style which was
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gucci 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Icon Ring Pendant Necklace with Box
By Gucci
Located in Birmingham, GB
quality diamonds and gemstones. The piece strung on its original 18k white gold Gucci chain with the
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Solid Mariner Gucci Link Chain Necklace Italy
Located in Guilford, CT
18k Yellow Gold 14.4g Solid 3.2mm Mariner Gucci Link Chain Necklace Italy 20" Condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Horsebit Long Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Gucci Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 19.70 inches Width: 5.00 mm Weight: 27.95
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Anchor Link Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fabulous signed Gucci anchor link chain from the 1970s era! Crafted in solid 18kt
18k Gold
Gucci 18k Gold Link Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Look no further for your new everyday necklace. Nothing is more versitle and stylish thin Gucci
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mariner Link Chain
By Gucci
Located in Hicksville, NY
This 1980s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gucci Mariner Link Chain Necklace has a classic look that's perfect
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Gucci Puff Link Chain Necklace 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 4.75mm Gucci Puff Link Chain Necklace 18k Gold. Very nice Gucci style puff link. The chain
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Gold Horsebit Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Gucci necklace featuring the Horsebit motif crafted in 18k yellow gold. Necklace length
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Running G Gold Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Feasterville, PA
crafted in 18k yellow gold. NECKLACE LENGTH 18" PENDANT WIDTH .30" PENDANT LENGTH .50"
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci enamel logo necklace in yellow gold
By Gucci
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Gucci 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Featuring 3 Round Stations with Blue and Red Enamel and Logo
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Pink Gold Chain Necklace Gucci Link Style
Located in Milano, Lombardia
18 Karat pink Gold Chain Necklace gucci link style, mariner link 18kt pink gold weight: gr 15,60
18k Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Gucci Style Link Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Gucci Style Link Necklace - 16 inches. This classic
Yellow Gold
Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Marina Chain Hoop Dangle Earrings
By Gucci
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Gucci Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.38 inches Width: 8.00 mm
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Lariat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:GUCCI Name:Lariat chain necklace Material :750 K18 YG Yellow Gold Comes with:Our shop
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GUCCI 18k White Gold Diamond Square Princess Cut Pendant Necklace Made in Italy
By Gucci
Located in Birmingham, GB
strung on its original 18k white gold Gucci chain with the 'Made in Italy' and 750(18k) hallmarks. 40cm
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gucci Logo Gold and Diamond Pendant with Chain, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
total 0.05 carats and are I-J in color and I1 in clarity. The pendant and chain is crafted in 18k yellow
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Horsebit Vintage Large Link Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
A bold and iconic statement piece from Gucci, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold. This vintage 8-inch bracelet showcases four oversized interlocking horsebit links—a signature desi...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst And Crystal Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage Bvlgari chain necklace is a timeless piece crafted from 18K yellow gold, featuring a beautiful combination of amethyst and crystal. Measuring 34.5 inches in len...
Amethyst, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Diamonds Pendant in 18KT White Gold 0.39 CTW
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard Happy Diamonds Diamond Pendant in 18KT White Gold 0.39 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 134908 Listing Title: Chopard Happy Diamonds Diamond Pendant in 18KT White Gold 0.39 CTW Cond...
White Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Seduttori Diamond & Multi-Gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Drawing inspiration from the enchanting symbolism of the mythical snake that sheds its skin, representing change and renewal, Bulgari's Serpenti icon has stood as a beacon of transfo...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graff Round and Pear Shape Diamond Drop Pendant on Chain
By Graff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Graff diamond drop pendant dazzles with its exquisite array of round and pear shape diamonds, each stone perfectly cut and set to create a stunning cascade of brilliance. This G...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$3,600,000
W 0.75 in L 7.25 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet of Oval Sapphires Surrounded by Baguette Diamonds Which Embrace the Sapphires. 15 Oval No Heat Sapphires Consisting of, 6 - Kashmir, 8- Burma, 1 - Ceylon....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the elegance of the 1960s with this exquisite Estate Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Necklace. Crafted with the timeless sophistication that Bvlgari is known for, this...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Victoria Collection Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond Necklace in Platinum Inspired by the fire and radiance of Tiffany’s superlative diamonds, the Victoria collection showcases a unique combination of cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Italian Woven Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 47.1 Grams OTC Designer
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold bracelet featuring a woven motif design weighing 47.1 grams, made in Italy. Stamped Italy 18k Designer OTC More gold bracelets available. Search Harbor Diamonds
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 18k Yellow Gold Stations Chain Necklace w/Cert
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Experience the elegance of Cartier with this stunning Love Stations 18k yellow gold long chain necklace. At 45.5 inches, it gracefully adorns your neck, offering a touch of luxury an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Burma Ruby & Burma Sapphire Long Dia Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels, Ruby , Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sautoir with a Detachable Sapphire Bracelet. Circa 1978. The total length is 117 inches and can be worn with several different len...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Ear-Clips Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari! Earrings set with 60 diamonds with a total weight of approximately 10.20ct. Set with 30 brilliant round diamonds approximately 6.50 carrots, 4 marquis diamonds approximately...
Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Long 18k Gold Link Necklace/Bracelet Combination
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Long 18k Gold Link Necklace/Bracelet Combination Details: 18k gold, signed Bvlgari, Made in Italy, detachable into shorter necklace and bracelet. Weight: 280.2 grams Lengths...
18k Gold
Bulgari Lucea Yellow Gold Long Chain Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea 18k Yellow Gold 34" 7mm Pearl Necklace showcases a sleek design with lustrous 7mm pearls. Crafted in exquisite 18k yellow gold, this 34-inch necklace embodi...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 50ct Diamond & Platinum 'Natte' Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond and platinum 'Natte' (braid) bracelet , by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1960. The highly flexible bracelet is designed as two entwined 'ribbons' with 50cts of round br...
White Diamond, Platinum
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.
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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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