1940s Lapis and Gold Cufflinks
Sold|$650
1940s Lapis and Gold Cufflinks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of fine blue lapis lazuli cufflinks, made in 14k yellow gold.
Mid-20th Century American Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Sold|$650
1940s Lapis and Gold Cufflinks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of fine blue lapis lazuli cufflinks, made in 14k yellow gold.
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,050
1940s Diamond Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1940's solitaire setting with old European cut diamond, 0.20 carat, H color and VS1 clarity. Set in
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,500
1940s Amethyst Diamond Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k yellow gold earrings set with amethyst and approximately 0.12ctw of diamonds
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Cabachon Amethyst 14 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
: Very Good, slightest signs of wear due to age and use Defects: None Date / Period: 1940's Marks
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Sold|$9,500
1940s Verdura Large Curb Link Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Super heavy 14k yellow gold Curb-Link bracelet designed for Greta Garbo, 7 1/4" long ( wearable
14k Gold
Sold|$1,700
1940s Cartier Retro Gold Diamond Buckle Ring
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k gold buckle ring crafted by Cartier in the 1940s. It is set with approximately 0.35ctw of G
Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro 1940s Gold Moonstone Sapphire Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k Yellow Gold ,moonstones, sapphires, approx. 20mm in diameter. Marked : 14k. screw-backs
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,950
1940s Diamond Gold Palladium Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Vintage (circa 1940s) square design ring made from Palladium and 14 KT Yellow Gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium
1940s Seaman Schepps Colored Stone Clip
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
(green onyx), signed SEAMAN SCHEPPS, circa 1940. A lovely and elegant example of early Schepps. The
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,095
1940s Diamond Gold Ring Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sweet 1940s solitaire diamond ring with Old European Cut diamond, approximately 0.12 carat, H/I
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,800
1940s Hobe Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Large and unique, 1940s Retro style Hobe pendant brooch, featuring green and amber Bohemian crystal
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
OMEGA Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, 22 x 34mm case, circa 1940s, with great scultpted
14k Gold
Sold|$5,000
Retro 1940s Ruby Gold Disc Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
has a box clasp and safety chain. Mounted in 14 karat yellow and white gold. Marked 14k. The inner
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 1940s Movado, Stunning Condition
By Movado
Located in Raleigh, NC
Welcome to my watch neighborhood. Carefully drink up the visual details of this rare 1940's Movado
14k Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Curvex Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen Curvex 14K YG circa 1940’s featuring 24 X 41mm elongated case with sloping lugs and curved
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Dress Model Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Scarce design vintage Rolex dress model ref 4330 14K yellow gold circa 1940’s. Very pleasing design
14k Gold
1940s Seaman Schepps Ruby Shell Design Turbo Gold Earclips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 1 Carat Total weight.Earclips Designed By Seaman schepps In The Early 1940's.NOTE: Posts May Be
Ruby, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1940s Architectural Gold Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful Tiffany & Co 14k gold bracelet is extremely comfortable and will go with pretty much
14k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Bubble Back Chronometer Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, NY
14K yellow gold bubble back case featuring a silvered dial with Arabic numerals, sweep seconds hand
14k Gold
ROLEX Pink Gold Bubble Back Chronometer Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, NY
14K pink gold bubble back case featuring a fully restored white dial with Arabic numerals, sweep
14k Gold
Sold|$1,450
1940s Montana Blue Sapphire Gold Dome Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bright cornflower blue sapphires cover the dome surface of this 14k gold ring. The sapphires have
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,050
Bulova Gold Rectangle Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, 21 X 36mm with scalloped sides. Silvered dial with
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Amethyst Pink Gold Earring And Bracelet Suite 1940s
Located in New York, NY
14kt pink gold and brilliant cut amethyst suite with bracelet and matching earrings with beautiful gold workmanship
Amethyst, 14k Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel and Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14k yellow gold Bubbleback wristwatch circa 1940s, exceptionally mint
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
TIFFANY & CO Rose Gold Circular Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co for Movado
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k rose gold circular wristwatch, circa 1940s, with beautiful stylized case
14k Gold
Sold|$1,975
Retro Gold and Ruby Ring circa 1940s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Retro style 14K yellow gold ring circa 1940’s. Great architectural style featuring bow shaped
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Tiffany & Co. Pearl Sapphire Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold open link flexible bracelet embellished with 24 (4mm) cultured pearls and 21 Ceylon faceted beautiful color sapphires. Signed by Tiffany & Co.
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Set of 3 Sapphire, Ruby, & Emerald Set 14 Ct Gold Bangles, Dated circa 1940's
Located in London, GB
Set Of 3 Sapphire,Ruby,& Emerald Set 14 Ct Gold Bangles,Dated Circa 1940's Can be worn separately
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,995
IWC Yellow Gold Pocket Watch circa 1940s
By IWC
Located in West Hollywood, CA
IWC 14k yellow gold pocket watch, circa 1940s. Original silvered satin dial with raised gold
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k rose gold Bubbleback wristwatch, circa 1940s. Great looking model with 32mm tonneau case
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Fabulous looking Rolex 14k rose gold Bubbleback wristwatch, circa 1940s, Ref. 3131, 32mm three
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k rose gold Speedking wristwatch, Ref. 4270, circa 1940s. Great condition 31mm Oyster case
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Bold Dramatic Two Color Gold Large Oval Link Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
retro bracelet with it's rose & yellow gold links is a real stunner and a perfect example of 1940's
14k Gold
1940s Whimsical Retro Pearl Ruby Gold Movable Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k yellow gold earrings set with 5mm pearls and rubies. The earrings are 29mm in
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Hamilton Yellow Gold Donald Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hamilton 14k yellow gold Donald wristwatch, circa 1940s. 21.5 x 36mm tonneau case with glass
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gruen Rose Gold Curvex Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen 14k rose gold Curvex wristwatch, circa 1940s. Small man's tonneau case with lobed lugs and
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Gruen Rose Gold Curvex Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic 14k rose gold Gruen Curvex wristwatch, circa 1940s, featuring a curved case to contour to
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Circa 1930s to 1940s Krementz 14k Gold Overlay Ornate Motif Cuff
By Krementz & Co
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1930s to 1940s Krementz cuff with a heavy 14k gold overlay and an ornate motif covering the
Gold Plate
1940s 14 Carat Rose Gold Moonstones and Rubies Brooch
Located in Summerland, CA
From the romantic 1940s, beautiful 14K Rose gold brooch with five Moonstones flower petals. Center
Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Ruby Diamond Gold Flexible Brick Mesh Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
14 KT Rose Gold Brick Mesh Belt Buckle Bracelet Designed in a Highly Flexible Mesh Design
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s High Polish Gold Wide Tank Style Link Flexible Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Exhibiting A Very High Polish Yellow Gold Color American Made Circa 1940's. Very Beautiful Wide Tank
14k Gold
1940s Fine Retro Amethyst Diamond Gold Brooch Enhancer Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k gold brooch pendant set with approximately 0.11ct of H/SI1 diamonds and amethyst. Brooch
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Pearl Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Harlequin Clown Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow white and rose gold brooch depicting a clown. Crafted in the 1940s, the pin is set
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s Amethyst Diamond Two Color Gold Platinum Heart Shaped Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
classic to the 1940's. The platinum diamond accent at the bottom makes this pin an very special This pin
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1940s Red and Black Enamel Gold Round Disc Ladybug Motif Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Featuring Very Fancy Clip on Backs American Made Circa 1940's
14k Gold
Art Deco 1940s Diamond Pink Red Tourmaline Drop Earrings
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
These stunning and rare Art Deco earrings are set in 14 karat white gold with a dramatic winged
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Shreve & Co Yellow Gold Cocktail Bracelet Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Shreve & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Shreve & Co 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Bracelet Wristwatch circa 1940’s. Great looking
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Brick Mesh Belt Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
set in platinum. Flexible mesh may be adjusted to fit any size wrist. Circa 1940s.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,495
1940s Diamond Palladium Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautifully designed 1940's Palladium topped 14KT yellow gold filigree ring, accented with a carat
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch ref 3131 circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch ref 3131 circa 1940s. 32mm diameter tonneau shaped
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,400
.79 Carat Diamond Gold 1940s Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belvedere is a 1940's diamond ring made from 14k yellow and white gold centering a 0.79ct Round
Sold|$5,250
1940s Two Color Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
has a very buttery comfortable feel on the wrist. Circa 1940s.
14k Gold
1940s Architectural Long Rose and Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
gold links are solid 18k gold. Each of the rose gold links are solid 14k gold. This fabulous link
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Precision 14 Karat Pink Gold Manual Wind Ref 4010, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Precision man’s 14K PG manual wind dress model ref 4010 circa 1940’s. Featuring a 20
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Tiffany & Co. High Polish Jagged Curb Open Link Flexible Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
14 KT Yellow Gold High Polish Jagged Open Curb Link Heavy Flexible Bracelet Designed by Tiffany
14k Gold
Rolex Rose Gilt Top and Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1940s. 32mm diameter tonneau shaped Oyster case with screw back and period style screw down bubbleback
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch with California Dial circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Bubbleback wristwatch, circa 1940s. 32mm case with smooth bezel, screw back
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.
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