$960Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Fluted Gold Lever Back Ear Clips 0.60 Inch by 0.50 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Their understated size and timeless shape make them an ideal go-to accessory for both minimalists and lovers of classic luxury. Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, marked “750” Weigh...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera Panther Necklace Diamond 18k Gold Steel Signed Jewelry 2000s
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Torrance, CA
The chain measures 22 inches in length. Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold & steel. The pendant is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold in addition to Carrera y Carrera hallmarks.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
18K Two Tone Pear and Marquise Cut Diamond and Emerald Cut Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Length: 16 inch chain, 1.25 inches pendant Markings: "750" Metal: 18k White and Yellow Gold Weight: 40.1 grams Diamonds: 12.59 carats Emerald: 6.82 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Elephant Brooch Pin Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The brooch measures 3/4 x 1/2 inch (small in scale). Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The brooch is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold and "Cartier" in addition to...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Design Statement Pavé 18K Yellow Gold Diamond French Clip Post Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Italian-inspired 18k Solid Gold spiral earring (750 hallmark), This pair of ear clips is for pierced ears, a staple in every lady's jewelry box, as comfort and trend play hand in ha...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Heart Pendant with 2 Brilliant & 22 Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Specifications: Metal: 18K white gold (750‰), French hallmark Center Diamonds: 2 round brilliant diamonds, total approx. 0.40 ct Accent Diamonds: 22 rose-cut diamonds, bezel-set s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tsavorite Citrine Emerald Diamond Heart Tourmaline Ring
By DeKaraDesign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, .750. Stones- 1 Genuine Heart Shape Green Tourmaline 5.22 Carats, 26 Round Diamonds F-G Color VS2-SI1 Clarity 0.20 Carats, Mix of Round Citri...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid gold Retro popcorn chain - Italian 1960's necklace - 93 cm - 59 grams
Located in Antwerp, BE
This retro beauty is marked with a 750 mark and is crafted in 18 ct patina coloured yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,000Sale Price|20% Off
Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring, 5.14ct Cushion Cut, 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
This exquisite sapphire and diamond ring is a celebration of timeless elegance and expert craftsmanship. Handcrafted in 18k white gold (750 hallmark), it features a breathtaking 5.14...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18K Gold – French 57 (US 8)
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this early 20th Century ring pairs a deep-blue, 0.90 ct sapphire with an architectural halo of 22 brilliant-cut diamonds (totaling ~0.35...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Love Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 17" Heart Fringe Medallions Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The necklace is hallmarked '750' for 18k gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 4.00ct D-F VVS Diamond Scalloped U-Prong Eternity Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
A masterpiece of light and architectural precision, this full eternity ring is designed to showcase a continuous, unbroken ribbon of fire. Expertly forged in 18k white gold (750 hall...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bombe Band Ring—21 Diamonds .70 ct, 18 Rubies .60
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This sumptuous bombe-style band, crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750 ‰), showcases a stunning checkerboard of 21 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.70 ct total) and 18 vibrant round ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Size 17 With Screwdriver Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
LOVE bracelet, 18K rose gold (750/1000), set with 4 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Hoop Earrings with Green & Yellow Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
The subtle flash of 0.10 total carats of diamonds underscores the piece’s refined elegance without overshadowing the gemstones. 18K White Gold Construction Marked “750” for authenti...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Citrine Pineapple Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold 22" Chain Fruit Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
The pendant measures 1 1/4 x 3/4 inches. Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The necklace is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Small Model 18K Rose Gold With Functional Screw and Hinge
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Small Model Type: Love Bracelet Size: 17 Material: 18K Rose Gold (750/1000) Width: 3.6mm Fastening System: Functional Screw and Hinge (Comes with a scr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model Two Functional Screws 18K Rose Gold Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Classic Model Type: Love Bracelet Size: 17 Material: 18K Rose Gold (750/1000) Width: 6.1mm Fastening System: Two Functional Screws (Comes with a screwd...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 3.52 Carat Ceylon Sapphire 0.60 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The vintage ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the maker's mark and 18k gold fineness mark ( 750 ). This impressive vintage unheated blue sapphire ring with diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Art Deco Style 2.94ct Oval Pink Sapphire Diamond Statement Ring 18K WG
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Oval Mixed Cut Pink Sapphire: 2.94ct IGI Jewerly Report No: 583321495 Species : Natural Corundum Measurements: 11.16 x 7.43 x 3.82 mm Color/Transparency: Intense Purplish Pink Chara...
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model 4 Diamonds 18K Rose Gold with Screwdriver
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Cartier Type: Love Bracelet Model: Classic Model Size: 17 Carat Weight: 0.42 Carat Width: 6.1mm Diamonds: 4 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Material: 18K Rose Gold (750/1000) ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Majestic 52 Carat Intense Purple Brazilian Amethyst & Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
Necklace weighs approximately 48.8 grams. Hallmarked 18K and 750 for 18 karat gold. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE MATCHING EARRINGS SHOWN IN THE LAST PHOTO WITH THE NECKLACE IS NOT INCLUDED.
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Double Leaf Ring by Elsa Peretti Size 5.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Designer: Elsa Peretti Hallmark: Tiffany & Co. Peretti Spain 750 Material: 18k yellow gold Gemstone: Diamond, approx. 0.17ct Measurements (front): 0.60" across x 0.37" wide x 0.20" h...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Pavé Earrings, Large 12.7mm Domed Disc
Located in Plantation, FL
The earrings are crafted in solid 18K white gold (stamped 750) and exhibit quality construction including open gallery backs, deep stone seating, and articulated drop links for fluid...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Bezel-Set 0.80 ct Brilliant-Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Period: Contemporary (circa 2000–2025) Style: Solitaire / Bezel-Set Ring Metal: 18K White Gold (750‰) Gemstone: 1 × Brilliant-Cut Diamond, ~0.80 ct (G color, VS ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Hoop Earrings, No Heat, 22mm
Located in Singapore, SG
Details: Main Gemstone (40pcs) - Burmese Unheated ruby Measurement (Gemstone) - 2.01 mm Total Carat Weight (40pcs) - Ct Cut - Mixed Treatment - None (No Heated, No Treated, No Enhan...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Ring with Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* SPECIFICATIONS: Total Weight: 5.39 g Shoulder Width: Approx. 3.08 mm Top Height: Approx. 9.79 mm Shank Base Width: Approx. 2.66 mm Shank Base Thickness: Approx. 1.1mm Materi...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Marks: 750 for 18K gold, inventory numbers Diamonds: G-H-I, full cut, approximately .60 TCW Condition: Very Good Length: 2.19 inches Width: 1.5 inches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
18k White Gold 5.57tcw Diamond Floral Panel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 38.3 grams Stone: 5.57tcw Diamonds GH VS2-SI1 Size: 6 3/4" Measurements: 10.6mm Wide, 5.1mm High Hallmark: 750 Metal: 18k White Gold; Safety Chain: 14k White Gold Item: BR-...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 18k Mickey Mouse Pendant - Solid yellow gold - Mickey wearing a tuxedo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pendant width : 2 cm Total length : 2,4 cm Total Weight : 2 gr Condition : Very Good - Vintage Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : 750 Condition : The condition of the jewel ca...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Auth. Hermes Kilim H - Ring 18K Gold Au750 – Diamonds 0.09 ct – Size 5.25 - New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermès Kilim H Band Ring – 18K Gold (Au750) – Diamonds 0.09 ct – Size Eur 50 - NWOTS - 2512221139 Brand: Hermès Collection/Design: Kilim (H motif) Type: Band Ring Metal: 18K Solid Y...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Silver Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant on Cable Link Chain 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.5 Grams Chain Length: adjustable to 16" or 14.5" Chain Type: Cable link chain Pendant Diameter Including Ba...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mirabelle Diamond Handbag Pendant Necklace 17 3/4" White Gold 18k Round Brillian
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mirabelle Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Treatment: Color Enhanced Carat(s): 0.80ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Black Natural Diamonds Ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Art Deco Turquoise & Black Onyx Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
📊 Item Details (Technical Specifications) Period: 21st Century / Contemporary Style: Art Deco Revival / Geometric Gemstone Drop Necklace Item Type: Fine Pendant Necklace Metal:...
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
Marco Bicego GOA Diamond 7 Row Band Ring in 18k White Gold Size 6.5
By Marco Bicego
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Marco Bicego Collection: GOA Hallmarks: Marco Bicego Made in Italy 750 Metal: 18k White Gold Diamonds: Approx. 0.41ct total weight Measurements: 24mm across x 8mm wide x 4mm h...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.65ct Fancy Intense Orangey Brown Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18k gold fineness mark 750. This contemporary diamond cocktail ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading repo...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
The ring mount is stamped, 750 for 18k gold. There is a gross weight of 3.3 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Gold Mario Buccellati Mid-Century Woven Cigarette Case
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Vintage Collection Metal- 18K Yellow Gold, Rose Gold .750, 212.70 Grams.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Modernist 18K Gold Double-Stone Ring with Blue Topaz and Garnet, FBD
Located in Miami, FL
Origin: Italy Period: Late 20th Century (circa 1970s–1980s) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: Italian 750, signed FBD Gemstones: Blue Topaz, approx. 1.00 carat Garnet, approx. 1.00 c...
Garnet, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
Both earrings are hallmarked 750, for 18k gold. For size reference the earrings measure 0.65 x 0.65 centimeters and there is a combined weight of 1.9 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
Both earrings are hallmarked 750, for 18k gold. For size reference the earrings measure 0.5 x 0.5 centimeters and there is a combined weight of 1.4 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Classic Band Ring 1970's
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The outside of the shank is stamped 750, indicating 18K gold and with an identifying Italian workshop mark indicating the city of manufacture.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Pear-Shaped Emerald & Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Sheet: Period: Contemporary (circa 1990–2025) Style: Toi et Moi Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (750‰) Gemstones: 2 Pear-Shaped Emeralds (total approx. 1.00 ct) 10 Baguet...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold 1.12ct Diamond Rare Dove Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Broomall, PA
The uppermost bird is pavé-set with round Diamonds totaling 1.12 carats, tracing its form in sparkling light, while the others are left as polished open contours of 18K White Gold fo...
Diamond, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Panther Cufflinks
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Broomall, PA
Finished with whale-back closures and stamped 750 for their 18K fineness, each cufflink measures 0.75" round.
Yellow Gold
18K Tricolor Gold White and Brown Diamond, and Multi-Sapphire Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Chain: 18 inches Pendant Measurements: 3.75 inches long, 2 inches wide Markings/Hallmarks: "T864" "750" Metal: 18K White, Yellow and Rose Gold Weight: 25.3 grams White Diamonds: 1.34...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Whit...
$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
23 Carat Colombian Emerald Tennis Necklace Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural AAA Colombian Emerald Tennis Necklace Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold (fully stamped 750), this exceptional necklace showcases 76 graduated oval-cut AAA Colombian emeralds ...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaya Jewellery Contemporary 18k White Gold Ruby and Sapphire Toi et Moi Bypass
Located in Zurich, CH
Elegant contemporary Toi et Moi bypass ring from Chaya Jewellery, masterfully crafted in polished 18k white gold (750 hallmark). The open, curving shank beautifully frames two oval-c...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18K Rose Gold Vortice Earrings, 5.00ct F Color VS1 Diamonds, New York
Located in Great Neck, NY
An exceptional pair of button-style Earrings of fine Italian quality craftsmanship, spectacular movement on design, featuring a total of 5.00 carats of fine prong-pavé technique set ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Contemporary 1.26ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold, Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The flared ring shoulders blend seamlessly with the plain hallmarked ring shank. The 18k white gold diamond cluster ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the maker's ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.95ct Diamond Five Stone Ring in 18k White Gold, England Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The tapering ring shoulders integrate with the substantial pierced decorated setting and blend seamlessly with the plain 18k white gold ring shank. The ring shank is clearly hallmar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Two Tone Brown and White Diamond Wide Band Abstract Ring - Size 6.25
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.25 Measurements: 5.47mm above the finger, 11.78mm wide Markings: "750" "T864" Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold Weight; 8.08 grams Brown Diamonds: 1.20 carats White Diamo...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 0.88ct Diamond Five-Stone Ring in 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The flared ring shoulders are subtly accented with a simple cuff design at the junction with the plain 18k yellow gold hallmarked ring shank. The 18k fineness mark, 750, is clearly ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Poiray Heart Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold with 53 Diamonds, French Fine Jewelry
By Poiray
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Elegant and timeless, this Poiray heart-shaped pendant is crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold (750‰) and pavé-set with 53 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.60 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Pear Heart Cut Diamond and Marquise Trillion Cut Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Length: 16 inch chain, 1.5 inch pendant Markings: "T864" "750" Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 7.5 grams Diamonds: 1.52 carats Emeralds: 0.52 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 4.90ct Amethyst and 0.80ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage gemstone cocktail ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 18ct fineness marks (750, 18K). The ring is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone gradin...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K GIA Certified No Heat Sri Lanka Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 18K White Gold, .750. Stones- GIA Certified 4.02 Carat No Heat Oval Blue Sapphire, 52 Round Diamonds G-H Color VS2 Clarity 1.60 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.