14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 6.2g This exceptional handmade piece features a design so rar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 6.2g This exceptional handmade piece features a design so rar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.1g This stunning handmade piece offers a rare ae...
14k Gold, White Gold
14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.1g This stunning handmade piece offers a rare ae...
14k Gold, White Gold
14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14.75 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.2g This exceptional handmade Art Deco chain from the 1920s is a maste...
Enamel
14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14.75 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.2g This exceptional handmade Art Deco chain from the 1920s is a maste...
Enamel
Antique 15 Carat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Link Two Tone Albert Chain, c.1920's
Located in London, GB
Made famous by Prince Albert of England in the late 20th century, the Albert chains are one of the most versatile and loved pieces of jewellery. This particular model is a very rare...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Bracelet Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Inlayed CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.5g This masterfully hand-constructed pi...
White Gold, Enamel
Circa 1920s 14K White Gold Antique Chain
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.6 Measurement: 14 Inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s English 18 carat gold and engraved enamel chain bracelet
Located in London, GB
This unique 1920s English 18 carat gold bracelet consists of 8 delicate filigree chains.
Gold, Enamel
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s 23 Inch Fine Curb Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fine Curb Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning 1920s curb link chain is crafted from 18ct yellow gold stamped on the clasp, ensuring its authenticity.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s 27 Inch Fancy Wheat Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Wheat Link Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold fancy long chain from the 1920s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1920s 14K Yellow Gold Antique Chain 14.75 Inch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.6g Measurement: 14.75 Inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1920s 14K Yellow Gold Station Bar Necklace Chain
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.0g Measurement: 15 Inches Condition: Excellent Art Deco
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold 1920s 23 Inch Fancy Oval & Round Link Blecher Chain, Filigree Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Chain 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold belcher link chain from the 1920s.
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Silver Albert Chain with 9KT Gold Shield, c.1910s–1920s
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique silver Albert chain — the classic gentleman's pocket-watch chain — with a bold curb-link design, T-bar and decorative shield fob applied with a 9KT gold detail, dating to ...
9k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 22 3/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Oval Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Chain 18ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold chain from the 1920s, a true testament to French vintage elegance and craftsm...
Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1920s Antique Chain with Stations 13.5 inch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 14k white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.0 grams Length: 13.5 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1920s Art Deco Rose and White Gold Antique Chain 15 inch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14k Rose gold and White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.5grams Measurement: 15.25 Inches Condition: Excellent Art Deco
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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Antique 1920's Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Necklace An exceptional Retro Era creation from Tiffany & Co., this elegant necklace embodies the timeless sophistication and craf...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Ruby Paste Filigree Gold Vermeil Cocktail Bracelet 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Art Deco ruby paste bracelet. Sterling silver filigree work embellished with gold vermeil pieces for a luxurious finish. The opulence of the pink paste stone creating a breathtaki...
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Two Colour 1920s Curb Bracelet with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Makers Mark W H W Ltd This 1920s gold and platinum curb bracelet is a true testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
15ct Two Colour Yellow Gold & Platinum, 1920s Curb Bracelet with Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s This 1920s gold and platinum curb bracelet is a true testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of the era, blending ...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.23 carat sapphire and 0.43 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry colle...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain: Curb Link Necklace, Hallmarked London 1927
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked London 1927 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold 1920s Albert watch chain.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Rose Gold, 16 1/4 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain, Birmingham Hallmarked 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1920 Makers Mark K & D Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold 1920s Albert chain that was previously used as a...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 6.2g This exceptional handmade piece features a design so rar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.1g This stunning handmade piece offers a rare ae...
14k Gold, White Gold
14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14.75 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.2g This exceptional handmade Art Deco chain from the 1920s is a maste...
Enamel
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Necklace Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Inlayed CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.5g This masterfully hand-constructed pi...
White Gold, Enamel
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Pocket Watch Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Inlayed CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 14 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.5g This masterfully hand-constructed pi...
White Gold, Enamel
Gold Filled Chain and Opening Locket Necklace circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gold filled chain necklace with a beautiful opening engraved locket.
Gold-filled
1920s Diamond Fine Pearl Platinum Pendant and 18 Karat White Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in platinum and chain in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, 1920s 15 Inch Solid Rope Link Chain with Bolt Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rope Link Chain 15ct Gold Circa 1920s Discover the timeless elegance of this stunning 1920s solid rope chain, meticulously crafted from 15ct yellow gold.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold 1920s 22 1/4 Inch Fetter Link Chain with Swivel Clip and T Bar
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold long chain from the 1920s.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s 0.47 Carat Diamond Set in New 18ct White Pendant on Platinum Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold Stamped Maker Mark CJS Circa 1920s This pendant necklace is truly stunning, featuring a single natural, brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Car Mascot, Chained French Bulldog, Hood Ornament, France 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 'Chained Bulldog' Car Mascot / Hood Ornament designed by Marvel, French, 1920´s, silver-Gilt plated bronze, small version, 14cm long, complete with chain. Very nice desk pie...
Bronze
Antique 15ct Gold, 1920s Art Deco Large Citrine Star Shaped Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Citrine Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1920s * The gold chain is listed separately Discover a stunning piece of history with this exquisite 1920s Art Deco pendant, handmade to ...
Citrine, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Essex Crystal Glass, Vase of Flowers Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Essex Crystal Pendant 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Locket Pendant with 17k Chain, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a 1920s 17k yellow gold 26" belcher chain via a ring loop to the upper border of the frame.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Art Deco Aquamarine & Diamond Pendulum Drop Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Aquamarine Pendant 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Diamond & Seed Pearl Set Lady Portrait Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lady Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920s * The chain is sold separately This exquisite Art Nouveau pendant is a stunning example of timeless elegance, crafted from luxurious ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco White Gold Filigree Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Ornate floral filigree work on pendant with original dot and dash gold chain. 1920's USA. 15" chain, drop adds 2" x .8".
10k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Mesh Purse
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire and 14k Gold Mesh Deco Flapper Purse from the 1920's. The 14k gold chain mail mesh is finely woven and set onto a frame set with bars of calibre cut sapph...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 14 Karat White Gold and Pearl Chain Bracelet, circa 1920s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Note: Would make a wonderful gift for a woman who loves to cook, as the interlocking chain motif resembles wire whisks. Circa 1920s.
Pearl, White Gold
Antique 14 Karat White Gold and Pearl Chain Bracelet, circa 1920s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This dainty, feminine antique chain bracelet features four x 3mm off-white round pearls and elongated chain link is beautiful worn alone or layerd with other bracelets or even a wris...
Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
1920's Gemset Cluster and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A period bracelet of oval plain and diamond set links with two natural sapphire surrounded by diamond clusters, and a central cluster of emerald and diamond. Anthea A G Antiques L...
Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.5 in D 0.13 in L 1.13 in
Circa 1920s or 1930s 10K Gold Chain Link Cufflinks with Double Enameled Faces
Located in Chicago, IL
These circa 1920s or 1930s chain link style cufflinks have an elegant, geometric design.
10k Gold
White Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch and Chain, circa 1920s
Located in Melbourne, AU
The chain consist of long elongated enamel links, separated by link chains.
Carved Coral Diamond Platinum Buddha Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Carved Coral, Platinum and Diamond 'Buddha' Pendant Necklace, set with 1 carved coral Buddha measuring approximately 27 X 16.5 X 10mm (1 3/8 X 11/16 X 7/16 inches), decorated with ...
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
1920s Rose Gold Albert Chain and Fob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional and impressive antique 9 karat rose gold Albert watch chain and fob; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This exceptional, fine and imp...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s 23 Inch Fine Curb Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fine Curb Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1920s This stunning 1920s curb link chain is crafted from 18ct yellow gold stamped on the clasp, ensuring its authenticity.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, 1920s 32 Inch Trace & Twist Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Gold Chain 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1920s This 15ct yellow gold fancy link chain is a true masterpiece of the 1920s era.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1920s Antique Gold Spindle Link Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This splendid yellow gold necklace is composed of a chain of openwork filigree spindle shaped links interspersed with an oval...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Tagged, 1920s Fancy Twisted Figaro Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Figaro Chain 15ct Yellow Gold Tagged Circa 1920s Introducing an elegant and timeless 15ct yellow gold 1920s fancy, twisted figaro link chain.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1920s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1920s Diamonds Horseshoe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. This feminine antique necklace features a fine, filed convict chain that holds a delicately chased horseshoe mot...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Tagged, 1920s 22 Inch Fancy Twisted Figaro Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Figaro Chain 15ct Yellow Gold Tagged Circa 1920s Introducing an elegant and timeless 15ct yellow gold 1920s fancy, twisted figaro link chain.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Platinum Bar Pendant Sapphire Diamond & 14k Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa: Chain - 1970’s Pendant - 1920s Materials: 14k Gold Chain, Platinum Pendant Weight: Chain - 2.5 Grams; Pendant - 4.3 Grams Gemstone: Diamond, Sapphire Measurement: Pendant - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 9ct Gold, 1920s 18 1/2 Inch Figaro Link Albert Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped 375 Circa 1920s Discover the sophistication of this exquisite 9ct yellow gold Figaro link Albert chain, a remarkable piece that embodi...
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, 1920s 22 Inch Trace Link Albert Chain with T Bar
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 9ct yellow gold 1920s Albert chain that would have previously been used as a pocket watch chain.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, French 1920s 20 1/4 Inch Fancy Filigree Link Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Chain 18ct Gold Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold chain from the 1920s, a true testament to vintage elegance and craftsmanship.
Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold 1920s Fancy Link 26 Inch Chain Necklace with Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Gold Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold fancy link chain is a true masterpiece of the 1920s era.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, 1920s 22 1/4 Inch Fine Curb Link Albert Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s Introducing a stunning 9ct yellow gold 1920s Albert chain that was previously used as a pocket watch chain.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Yellow Gold 1920s 19 3/4 Inch Trace Link Chain Necklace with Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Trace Link Chain 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1920s This beautiful 1920s trace link chain is crafted from 9ct yellow gold and features a secure bolt ring clasp.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1920s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Drapery Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Drapery, it consists of 7 triangular openwork filigree patterns held by a chain, punctuated by filigree shuttles.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1920s Openwork Design Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Authentic antique bracelet – French workcreated in the 1920s. Our opinion : A classically styled bracelet doted with a modern touch by the geometric chain.
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1920s Diamond and Rock Crystal White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 1920s link bracelet is crafted from 14 karat white gold and measures 6.75 inches in length. The bracelet features a unique rock crystal link, measuring 0.72 x 0.41 inc...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 18 Carat Yellow Gold French Bracelet, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful bracelet is french made and dates to the 1920s. It is a linked design, all crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. The piece weighs 84.7 grams and measures 18.8cm in length b...
18k Gold
Early Art Deco Platinum and Gold Diamond Bracelet, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 1.76 Total Stone Shape: Old Cut Colour: G – H Clarity: SI1 Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1920s
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Fine Curb Link Bracelet with Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1920s This stunning 1920s curb link bracelet is a true treasure to behold. Made of 9ct yellow gold, it exudes an air of luxury and ele...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Fetter & Three Link, 8 Inch Bracelet with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fetter Link Bracelet 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1920 Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold 1920s bracelet, featuring a unique fetter and three-link design. The brace...
9k Gold, Yellow 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.