Retro Mauboussin Trabert Hoeffer Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, circa 1940s
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
the wartime scarcities of the early 1940’s by focusing on yellow gold and gems such as citrine and
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Engraved Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Very Good Era: Art Nouveau Revival Year: 1940s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Dimensions: Medium Sized
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Sapphire Bracelet Floral Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
highly skilled artistry. CIRCA: 1940s MATERIALS: 14K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Sapphire WEIGHT: 26.7 grams
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Sold|$950
Hobe’ 1940s Sterling & Gold Bracelet
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Hobe', 1/20th 14K on sterling and Design Pat'd.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$2,943
1940s Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked to the 14 k yellow gold ring shank with the 14 k gold fineness mark 585. This vintage 1940's
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Fan Design Clip-On Earrings, 1940s
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 14 karat yellow gold clip-on earrings set with forty-four (44) round brilliant cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,260
Art Deco diamond earrings, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Germany in the 1940s. Each earring is set with 8 diamonds. The largest central "light brown" diamonds in
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$3,800
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Crown Circle Pendant
Located in New York, NY
1940s Large 14K yellow gold engine turned disc charm pendant with a 14K white gold diamond crown in
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$18,500
1940s Car Shaped Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A true collector's item from the 1940's, this bracelet harkens back to a time when the automobile
14k Gold
Sold|$3,375
1940s Double Spiral Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
itself. Circa 1940-1950. 14k yellow gold Tested and stamped: 14k 44.90 grams Length: 7.5 inches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady's Rose Gold, Diamond and Ruby Retro Bracelet Watch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
14k Rose Gold, Diamond and Natural Ruby Bracelet Watch with Decorated Concealed Dial and Unusual
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$6,000
Cartier Gold Dual Picture Frame, circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Classic 14K gold dual picture frame by Cartier, circa 1940s. It can hold 3" square pictures on
14k Gold
Sold|$4,500
1940s Heavy Gold Rope Chain
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Rope Chain. Ca 1940. Never ending - no clasp. A staple choice - worn with
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$950
1940s Garnet Cigar Ring Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Beautifully crafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Garnet Cigar Band Features 5 Garnet Stones, Oval Cut
Garnet, 14k Gold
Retro and Deco Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Rose and Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Wailea, HI
Wonderful Circa 1940's Retro and Deco Ruby. Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Rose Gold and Platinum
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Lady's Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. lady's 14k yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1940s, features a diamond bezel and ruby-set
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$18,000
Platinum and 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
1940s platinum 14K yellow gold diamond bracelet watch with pops open diamond dome lid set with 181
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO. 14k Yellow Gold & 1909 22k Yellow Gold Coin Money Clip Circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold & 1909 22k Yellow Gold Liberty Coin Money Clip w/Pouch Here
Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Cabochon Ruby Owl Cufflinks, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Cabochon Ruby Owl Cufflinks c.1940s Additional Information: Period
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,500
1940s Diamond Two Tone Engagement Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1940s Diamond two-tone engagement ring. The Vintage diamond two-tone engagement ring is a
Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium
1940s Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Drop White Gold Link Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rock Crystal Diamond Vintage drop necklace is fashioned in 14 karat white gold. The necklace
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold and Colored Gemstones Retro Bracelet, circa 1940s
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable 14 karat rose gold and colored gemstones retro bracelet, circa 1940s. Entirely crafted in
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Black Onyx and Seed Pearl Disc Earrings in 14 Karat Gold, 1940s
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 14-karat yellow gold onyx disc earrings, each set with one seed pearl. The earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white and yellow gold with two Oval cut Amethysts weighing a total of
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,200
1940s Retro Citrine Flower Gold Brooch
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Retro 1940s citrine and gold flower brooch. Like many Retro brooches, this one is large in scale
Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro Moonstone Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Screw Back Earrings, 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14kt for 14 karat gold Measures: 7/8 x 3/4 inch Total weight: 8.6 grams Captivating. Spiraling
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$7,250
1940s Gold and Diamond Fan-Shaped Ring
Located in New York, NY
A Retro diamond ring of open fan-shaped design, set with approx. 0.80 ct. tw. diamonds, in 14k gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
14ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked 1940s Sitting Bunny Rabbit Pendant with Diamond Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Rabbit Pendant 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1940s This vintage solid gold rabbit pendant
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$10,500
1940s Cartier Red Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and reflective red enamel brooch with pendant loop in the form of a flower, in 14k
14k Gold
1940s Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Floral Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with diamonds. Stunning circa 1940's. Specs: Platinum 14 KT Yellow Gold Diamonds: 5 old
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1940s Diamond Flower Design Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940s open work flower design hinged bangle bracelet with full cut and single cut Diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Sold|$5,500
1940s Citrine Cabochon Ruby Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Oversize 1940's Cocktail Ring set with Faceted Citine & bordered by 5 cabochon Rubies on either
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$7,500
1940s Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 14 karat white gold, star sapphire and diamond ring, circa 1940, set with a large cabochon
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$695
1940s Pink Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Towson, MD
14 karat rose gold, green gold, and palladium ring with a ribbon design. Set with 5 round pink
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Palladium
Tiffany & Co. 1940s Rose Gold Plaque Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
by a foldover clasp, in 14k. Tiffany & Co.
14k Gold
1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A fully finished 1940s vintage charm bracelet set with thirteen 14k yellow gold charms. The charms
14k Gold
Sold|$1,245
1940s Retro 14 Karat Gold Oval Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by a spring ring clasp With maker's mark and stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Length
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro 14 Karat Gold Spinning Carousel Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
silhouetted animals that rotate on an axis Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Measures: 1/2 x 3/4
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s 6.00 Carat Ruby Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round cut Rubies weighing approximately a total of 6.00
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s 10.98 Carat Citrine and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1940's 10.98 carat citrine and 14 karat yellow gold pendant and contemporary
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1940s Square Knot Bracelet Pink Green Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Retro 1940s square knot bracelet in rose and green gold. Designed as a series of square knot motifs
14k Gold
Cartier 1940s Gold and Enamel Reflective Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and reflective blue enamel brooch in the form of a flower, in 14k. Cartier, New York
14k Gold
1940s Retro 14 Karat Gold Champagne Bottle Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Topped by 14 karat gold; tested Completed by a jump ring bale Circa: 1940s Measures: 5/16 x 7/8 inch
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1948 Rolex Oyster perpetual Reference 1002 Wrist Watch 14K yellow Gold 34 MM 2 Piece Oyster
14k Gold
Sold|$5,850
1940s Ruby & Diamond Brooch by Tiffany & Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
1940s. The piece has been rendered to copy the flow of a piece of ribbon and was made from 14 karat
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,900
1940s 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This absolutely gorgeous 1940's ring is in classic Deco , with three center stones surrounded by a
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Tiffany & Co. sapphire diamond gold Bouquet Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
14K yellow gold Tiffany & Co sapphire and diamond ribbon bouquet pin. The brooch has 6 round
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s Original Retro Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
excellent clarity, flanked by 12 very well matched round European-cut diamonds. Hand executed in 14k yellow
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Retro Pinwheel Starburst Diamond Pin Pendant Necklace 1940s
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Condition: Very Good Era: Retro Year: 1940 Metal: 14K White Gold Diamonds: (52) Carat Weight: 0.55 Cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Tiffany & Co. Two Color Gold Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow and rose gold bracelet, Tiffany & Co., Circa 1940s. The bracelet is designed as
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 15.23 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1940's dress ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 1940s Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
faceted finish Completed by screw-backs Fully signed Cartier and numbered Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold
14k Gold
1940s Retro 14 Karat Gold Heart and Mailbox Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by a jump ring bale Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Measures: 1/4 x 3/8 inch Total
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
pattern design with alternating cylinders of 14k rose gold set with fine full cut diamonds and rubies of
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stylized Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Length: adjustable as 7 1/2 inches or 7 3/4 inches Width: 1/2 inch
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Pink and Green Gold Clip Brooches
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Pink and green gold retro clips circa 1940. The matching designs feature an open rose gold circle
14k Gold
1940s 10.46 Carat Aquamarine and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 10.46 carat aquamarine and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our
Aquamarine, 14k 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.