Chaumet 0.91ct Aquamarine 18K white gold Joséphine Ronde d'Aigrettes Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Materials: Set in 18K white gold. Gemstones: Each earring features one pear-shaped aquamarine and is accented by brilliant-cut diamonds.
Aquamarine, White Gold
Chaumet Class One 18K White Gold 2.0ct Diamond Black and White Enamel Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Southampton, PA
The round pendant is detailed with horizontal black and white strips in enamel finish, and rows and rows of petite round diamonds.Offered in estate condition, this Chaumet Class One ...
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage Chaumet Paris Sapphire and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Chaumet Paris sapphire and diamond ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris Plain Wedding Ring. 18K Gold Band France Signed 2.54mm Size 4.5
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Chaumet Jewelry Type: Wedding Ring Jewelry Style: Plain Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 4.5 US, A timeless expression of elegance, this vintage Chaumet wedding ban...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
CHAUMET PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Coral & Mother of Pearl Earrings Vintage
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl & Coral Earrings Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of earrings.
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette 18K White Gold Pear‑Shaped Diamond V‑Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Ring size 52. Centre diamond: 0.52 ct, E‑color, VVS2 clarity. Purchased in 2024. Inclusions: original box, warranty card, GIA certificate and invoice.
Chaumet Paris Liens Smoky Quartz 18k White Gold Large Cocktail Dress Ring French
By Chaumet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Chaumet Paris “Liens” smoky quartz large cocktail or dress ring in 18K white gold, French, 2010s.
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET Necklace in 18K yellow gold with a pattern of articulated geometric plates.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Josephine Aigrette 18K White Gold Pear 1.01ct Diamond Tiara Band Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Up for sale is an incredibly elegant and ultra-feminine diamond ring inspired by the iconic imperial tiara style. Crafted in solid 18K white gold, this ring features a brilliant pe...
Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette V‑Shape Pear‑Cut Diamond Ring, 18K Rose‑Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Ring size 50, main diamond 0.51‑carat, F‑color, VS1‑clarity. Updated hallmark engraving. Comes with original box.
Chaumet Paris Retro Ruby and Diamond Wide Bracelet with Brooch Clip in 18K Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Dallas, TX
Dazzling Chaumet Paris retro bracelet of jarretière (belt and buckle) design featuring rubies and glittering diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold. The bracelet incorporates iconic ‘b...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Chaumet Liens Séduction 18K White Gold Fully Pave-Set Diamond Bow Bangle Bracele
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
An enchanting testament to French High Jewelry romanticism and poetic design, this authentic Chaumet Liens Séduction bangle bracelet is a collector’s dream from the historic Parisian...
$1,770 / set
Chaumet 18ct White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Chaumet diamond stud earrings, beautifully crafted in 18ct white gold and set with brilliant-cut natural diamonds. These timeless studs embody elegance and sophistication, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Art Deco 9.50 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite diamond bracelet that embodies the elegance and sophistication synonymous with the Chaumet name. This stunning piece has been crafted from 18ct white gold a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Chaumet Paris Joséphine Crown of Love Diamond Tiara Headpiece 18K White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Indulge in imperial elegance with this breathtaking Chaumet Joséphine "Éclat Floral" tiara headband. Inspired by Empress Joséphine and the legendary Regent Diamond, this exquisite he...
Chaumet Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET 18K yellow Gold Necklace representing intertwined Hearts all the long of the necklace.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chaumet Pearl Earrings and Necklace Set
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and cultured pearls. Signed by Chaumet Circa 1980s Necklace 15 inches long Earrings 13/16 inch diameter
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
CHAUMET Liens ring in white gold and diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
CHAUMET Links ring in 18k white gold and diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Bracelet
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET Bracelet in 18 Carat yellow Gold and 13 Ruby Jewels in the Center of each Link set with a Claw. Signed CHAUMET and numbered 7068C. Tab Clasp with Eight Security. Gross weight...
Ruby, 18k Gold
CHAUMET Liens heart pendant in white gold and diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
CHAUMET Liens heart pendant, large model, in 18k white gold and diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid Century Ruby and Diamond Ring by Chaumet
By Chaumet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This hand crafted platinum, diamond and ruby ring was manufactured by one of the most esteemed French jewellers, Chaumet. The handmade platinum mount has been mounted with three natu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Chaumet Jeux de Liens Rose Gold and Diamond Ring
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover the exquisite Jeux de Liens ring by Chaumet, crafted from 18K rose gold (750/1000). This elegant piece is hallmarked and numbered, guaranteeing its authenticity and superior...
18k Gold
Chaumet Paris French Art Deco Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
The large, carved emeralds, fluted and domed, app. 14.0 mm, centering single collet-set diamonds within clusters of circular-cut and marquise diamonds (app. 1.70 carats), signed Chau...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHAUMET - Liens Seduction ring in white gold and diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in PARIS, FR
Chaumet ring from the Liens Séduction Collection, in 18k white gold and diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet “Attrape Moi” Catch Me Spider Web Diamond Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Bethesda, MD
A white gold spider web captures diamonds in Chaumet's Catch Me If You Love Me necklace. With over 1.50 carats of diamonds this necklace is bound to capture your attention. Necklace...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,995Sale Price|33% Off
Chaumet Natural Diamond Sprinkle 18-Karat Ring In Stock
By Chaumet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This ring is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any occasion and embodies timeless beauty and exceptional craftsmanship. Designer: Chaumet Style: Chaumet 18k White Gold Diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$11,756Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Chaumet Diamond Liens Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Chaumet diamond Liens earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant and bold pair of earrings is each designed as a pleasing tapered double hoop, with a diamond s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Charm Ring
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
Introducing a distinctive and highly recognisable design from the Parisian house of Chaumet, this charming ring is crafted in 18 carat white gold as three polished bands joined toget...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Sapphire Clip Brooch, Circa 1960s
By Chaumet
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Chaumet Vintage Sapphire Clip Brooch in a Chaumet original presentation box! A striking vintage brooch by Chaumet, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and modelled as an abstract spray bur...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Large Double Lien Link Diamonds Yellow Gold Ring
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
This beautiful band ring from Chaumet is made in 18kt yellow gold. It is from the collection called “Lien”. It features two links that are crossed with 12 small diamonds that links a...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris Elysses 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Chaumet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
An elegant reptilian-style bracelet in rich 18 karat yellow gold presents an integrated Chaumet Paris Elysses Quartz timepiece to creating this luxury bracelet watch. Diamonds mark e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet 4 Rigid Bracelets in Yellow Gold and Precious Stones
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET 4 Rigid bracelets in yellow gold and emerald, sapphire, ruby and diamond precious stones. The bracelets are composed of ears of yellow gold among which a dozen ears crimp p...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHAUMET Anneau Paris 18kt White Gold Dome Ring with Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Aventura, FL
This exceptional ring is signed by Maison Chaumet from the renowned Anneau collection. Crafted in 18kt white gold, it features a stunning pavé of 107 round brilliant cut diamonds, we...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet "Lien" Link Diamonds White Gold Wedding Engagement Band Ring
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
This beautiful ring from Chaumet is made in 18kt gold. It is from the collection called “Lien”. It features a link with 5 small diamonds that links and closes the ring. “Lien” means ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$12,008Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Chaumet Diamond Flower Earrings 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Chaumet diamond flower earrings in 18 karat yellow and white gold, circa 1960. Each clip of stylised floral design is set with grain and claw set round brilliant c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Chaumet, Paris Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
A Chaumet, Paris Ring with a center pear-shape Diamond with two Sapphires on each side. 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Total Weight: 4.36 grams, Ring Size US 5.75.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,569Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Chaumet Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1960
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
A vintage Chaumet diamond 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 1960. This ring features a rounded edge and a textured polished and matt finished gold cut-out design, reminiscent of snak...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Bee My Love Diamond Rose Gold Bracelet With Box and Certificate
By Chaumet
Located in Lisboa, PT
A refined expression of contemporary French jewelry design, this Chaumet Bee My Love 0.19 ct Diamond Rose Gold Bracelet embodies the Maison’s iconic honeycomb motif, inspired by the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$9,588Sale Price|20% Off
CHAUMET 1970 Modernist Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Geometric Lapis
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural geometric ring designed by Chaumet. This is a fabulous sculptural cocktail ring created in Paris, France by the renowned jewelry house of Chaumet, circa 1970. The ring ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Chaumet 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace with Interchangeable Ropes
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Enhance your style and embrace the essence of luxury with this extraordinary piece; an investment in timeless elegance and an heirloom piece that will leave a lasting impression wher...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Chaumet Pavé Diamond Open Spiderweb Disc Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
They come with an appraisal card, verifying their authenticity. Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 19.9 grams Diamond count: 558 Natural Diamonds: 2.58 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brilliant D...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Pavé Diamond Open Spiderweb Disc Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This piece is in very good estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 18K White Gold Ring size: 7 Weight: 12.3 grams Diamond count: 164 Natural Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet, Paris Marquise Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in New York, NY
A Chaumet, Paris Marquise Sapphire and Round Diamond Ring, Center Diamond Weight: 0.60 carats, 2 Side Round Diamonds: 0.25 carats each. 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Total Weight: 4.35 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
CHAUMET Paris Class-One Eternity Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VVS Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Class-One cocktail ring designed by Chaumet Paris. This is a beautiful and youthful Class-One eternity ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Chaumet. The moder...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Chaumet Bezel Set Cabochon Blue Sapphire Dome Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Chaumet dome ring showcases a beautifully smooth cabochon sapphire set at the center of a bold gold band. The sapphire’s rich blue tone creates a striking contrast again...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
CHAUMET 1970 Paris Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt With 24.96 Cts Diamonds & Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-On Earrings designed by Chaumet. This is a fabulous and sophisticate pair of clips-on earrings, created in Paris France back in the 1970 by the jewelry house of Chaumet. These...
Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
CHAUMET 1970 Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 15.70 Cts In Diamonds & Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Chaumet. This is a fabulous and very sophisticate cocktail ring, created in Paris France back in the 1970 by the jewelry house of Chaumet. This massive s...
Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,560Sale Price|20% Off
Chaumet 1970 Paris Retro Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold with Red Coral Carvings
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A rare ring designed by Chaumet. Created by the house of Chaumet in Paris, France at the beginning of the 1970's It was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with textured orga...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chaumet Paris Smoky Quartz and Diamond Class One Ring in Rose Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Chaumet Paris smoky quartz and diamond ‘Class One Croisiere’ ring set in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chaumet Bee My Love Diamond 18 kt White Gold Band Ring Size 55 With Box
By Chaumet
Located in Lisboa, PT
A refined expression of modern French jewelry design, this Chaumet Bee My Love Diamond White Gold Ring captures the Maison’s iconic honeycomb motif, inspired by the geometry of the b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Insolence 18k Gold Bow Bracelet, Excellent Condition
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chaumet Insolence Bow Bracelet, 15.5 cm Retail price: ¥277,000 / ¥280,000. Discontinued in boutiques. Purchased in 2023. Complete with box, warranty card and receipt. Stunning piece,...
18k Gold
Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette 18k Gold Round Diamond Necklace, 2023
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette Star Round Diamond Necklace Included: warranty card, original box Retail price: over 40,000 RMB Purchased in 2023 Suitable for personal use and gifting
18k Gold
De Beers RVL Rose Gold Bangle Size 15 B103278
By Chaumet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold De Beers bracelet from the RVL collection. The bracelet's design was inspired by the De Beers monogram, whilst featuring a hidden diamond on the inside. This piece m...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
CHAUMET Joséphine Coronation 18K White Gold Full Pavé Diamond Ring 1.03ct
Located in Guangzhou, CN
CHAUMET Joséphine Coronation 18K White Gold Full Pavé Diamond Ring Center diamond: 1.03ct, D color (top grade), IF clarity (internally flawless) Purchased in 2016 at original price ¥...
Diamond, White Gold
Chaumet Paris Joséphine Aigrette Star Round Necklace
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Chaumet Paris Joséphine Aigrette Star Round Necklace Set with 2 pear-cut aquamarines totaling 0.72 carats. Total length: 45 cm, 3 adjustable lengths. Purchased in 2021. Included: ori...
18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Chaumet Bracelet French Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 18k yellow gold Chaumet bracelet; part of our diverse vintage yellow gold jewellery collections.
Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Brooch by Chaumet
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco crystal, diamond and onyx brooch by Chaumet, consisting of an octagonal-shaped frosted rock crystal frame, mounted between two finials of palmette design, with diam...
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Decades before luxury French jewelry maisons such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier were born, Marie-Étienne Nitot (1750–1809) founded the house that became the internationally esteemed Chaumet, which, for centuries, has created timeless necklaces, watches, rings, tiaras and other jewelry and accessories for royalty as well as Hollywood luminaries.
Before opening his own jewelry house, Nitot worked as an apprentice to Ange-Joseph Aubert, court jeweler to Marie Antoinette, and collaborated on pieces for the Queen. In 1780, he left Aubert’s side to open his own maison.
Surviving the upheaval of the French Revolution, Nitot soon found lavish commissions with the new people in power. The Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte longed for France to once again be the epicenter of luxury, making himself the fashionable face of the prospering country. Nitot’s commissions for Napoléon began with the papal tiara for Pope Pius VII that included a 414-carat emerald among its thousands of precious stones and the 1804 coronation sword, a decadent piece that featured the 140-carat Regent diamond.
The young jewelry house soon became the official jeweler of the Imperial Court, the personal jeweler of Empress Joséphine and one of the most sought-after jewelers in Europe. Chaumet’s work in this era helped popularize the tiara as a status symbol, with ornate pieces designed for Joséphine and Empress Marie-Louise, Napoléon’s second wife.
After Nitot died in 1809, his son, François-Regnault, took over in 1812 and moved the maison into the Place Vendôme, making it the first business to occupy the Parisian center of luxury. By then, Chaumet had included timepieces in its offerings, such as bracelet watches adorned with precious gemstones and equipped with movements made by Breguet (which opened a shop on Place Vendôme in 1933).
After the fall of the Napoléon Empire, successors Jean-Baptiste and Jules Fossin focused more on romantic styles of jewelry that referenced the past and nature, an approach carried on by Valentin and Prosper Morel. It was Joseph Chaumet, director from 1885 to 1928, who gave the maison its illustrious name and brought it into the 20th century with jewelry, accessories and tiaras inspired by the extravagant decor of the Belle Époque.
Later, with Joseph’s son, Marcel Chaumet, succeeding him, the house would be featured at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris — from which the term Art Deco derives — and, alongside the likes of Cartier, would be seen as a leader in introducing the flamboyantly geometric designs and high-contrast color pairings of Art Deco jewelry to the global stage.
Chaumet has adapted over the years to meet changing tastes and trends. The house still reigns in the world of luxury jewelry, celebrating its 240th anniversary in 2020. Since 1999, it has been part of the LVMH Group. Its salons and high jewelry workshop continue to operate in the Place Vendôme where gem-setters, polishers and jewelers craft rings, earrings, watches and enduringly popular tiaras.
Find an exquisite range of authentic vintage Chaumet jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.