Vintage 1940's Citrine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
These vintage 1940's clip-on earrings feature emerald-shaped, faceted Citrine stones.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Vintage 14k Gold Sapphire Solitaire Signet Ring, Midcentury, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous gold sapphire signet ring, circa 1940’s. The centre of the beautifully silky gold ring is bezel set with an oval table-cut synthetic sapphire which displays a royal blue c...
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Retro 1940s Tourneau Watch Ring in 14k Gold with Provenance
By Tourneau
Located in Danvers, MA
With great retro 1940's to Mid Century style, this solid gold watch ring was originally offered by fine watch retailer Tourneau.
14k Gold
Sold|$2,400
1940s Gold Retro Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
For that fashionista with the most discerning taste! This wide retro bracelet is BEAUTIFULLY created in 14k gold. *14k gold *1.5" wide *features a double locking clasp and add...
14k Gold
Sold|$1,500
1940s Tourmaline Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This gemstone and setting is in perfect condition! The vibrant green tourmaline is bright and rich in color, while the 14k gold is beautifully in tact and crisp. *ring size 7 3...
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Sold|$550
1940s Diamond Gold Frog Pin
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Adorable 14K yellow gold frog with satin finish, high quality workmanship. There are three old european cut flush set diamonds in the center of the brooch, approximate total weight o...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,295
Modern 1940s Gold and Onyx Choker
Located in St.amford, CT
Circa 1940's modern choker that features squares of onyx and 14 karat gold cubes that rotate for design purposes and is made in the USA. This piece can be worn with onyx side up or i...
Onyx, 14k Gold
Sold|$895
1940s Rose Gold Oval Locket Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very sweet 10k pink gold oval locket with hand engraved monogram on front side, circa 1940's. Locket measures 0.75" x 1" x 0.25". Worn on a 18" 14k pink gold chain.
14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$3,500
1940s Retro Diamond Gold Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York , NY
Yellow gold and diamond retro mesh buckle bracelet from the 1940s. Bracelet closes in the rear with a box clasp. Having the type of closure makes the bracelet easy to put on and tak...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s 0.43 Carat Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Frederick, MD
All diamonds are graded according to GIA grading standards. ·Item: 14K 0.43 CT Diamond Solitaire Vintage Engagement Ring Size 6.25 Yellow Gold ·Era: Vintage / 1940s ·Composi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s South Seas Pearl 1.60 Carat VS Diamond 14k Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning Retro Mid Century 1950s South Sea Pearl 1.60 ct G/VS Diamond Ring Ring size 6-6.5 Gorgeous high quality 14k white gold ring set with a South Sea pearl, 13.43mm, and furthe...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
1940s Cartier Large "Libra" Gold Pendant/Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Large round "Libra" pendant/charm with applied rope border. Made, signed and numbered by Cartier. In 14k textured yellow gold; set with a full-cut diamond. 1 1/2"diameter. Beautif...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Cartier Fabulous Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely beautiful link bracelet. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. Solid heavy gauge 14K gold links. 7 1/2" long. The two large center links are set with 3.0cts. of full-cut b...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Substantial Retro 1940s Unique Emerald Sapphire Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold brooch set with three large emerald cabochons and sapphires. The brooch measures 45mm x 45mm and weighs 45.9 grams.
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s Elegant Diamond Gold Brick Mesh Belt Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
One 14kt yellow gold brick mesh bracelet consisting of 12 brilliant cut full cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.00 ct beautifully designed bracelet crafted to look l...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Men’s Diamond Onyx Ring Approximate 0.72 Carat 14.3grams Stunning
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
Vintage Gentleman's 1940's Round Solitaire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Mounting with Black Onyx accent.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
1940s Retro Large Citrine Ruby Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional example of a classic 1940's era ring. The mounting is in 14k rose gold with platinum accents to show off the 4 cabochon cut rubies on each side.
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Universal Yellow Gold Compax Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Universal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Universal Compax chronograph Case 14k yellow gold, screw back, acrylic glass, 35mm Movement Manual-wind Dial Original dial and hands Original box circa 1940s
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron & Constantine Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1940s. This watch includes a one year warranty from the time of purchase for accurate timekeeping.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jules Jurgensen Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jules Jurgensen 14k yellow gold rectangular wristwatch, circa 1940s. 23 x 34mm case with large lobed lugs.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Pan American Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen 14k yellow gold Pan American wristwatch, circa 1940s, featuring 32 x 38mm case with sculpted lugs with original two-tone dial with 24 hour inner track and original stylized gil...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Citrine, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Mounted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, with a 14K yellow gold hinge system that accommodates those with larger knuckles, size 5 Circa 1940's
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gruen Rose Gold Pan American Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen 14k pink gold Pan American wristwatch, 34mm, with contoured lugs, circa 1940s.
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Yellow White and Rose Gold Wedding Ring Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New old stock 1940's wedding set. Old european cut center diamond, 0.10 carat. 14K yellow, white and pink gold setting with floral motif design with matching wedding band with floral...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,195
Diamond Clip Earrings, circa 1940s
Located in St.amford, CT
Circa 1940s diamond oval shaped earrings with 18 karat gold are design to be worn up the ear lobe. A large pave diamond segment sits inside a 18 karat gold surround with a center lin...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s Sapphire Diamond Gold Set in Stars Half Hoop Earrings With Post
Located in New York, NY
14 KT Yellow Gold Half Hoop Earrings With Post Embellished with Numerous Faceted Sapphire Stones & Numerous Full Cut Diamonds Set in A Stars Motif High Polish Gold Design with Post ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,850
1940s Retro Amethyst Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Coveted wing like design 1940 Retro large Amethyst Gold Ring. A fashion conversation piece every time!
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Sold|$600
1940s Diamond Trilogy Gold Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This stylish Mid-Century diamond trilogy ring is of Austrian origin, the old cut stones set in attractive rub-over settings. It's modelled in 14ct gold. Ring Size: US: 4.5, or UK: I ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$920
1940s Citrine Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Yardley, PA
This wonderfully stylized ring has a 22 millimeter by 16 millimeter brownish yellow citrine with no visible inclusions. There are two bright square cut rubies channel set on each si...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Pat Pending 14k Turbo Shell Earrings w/Lapis
By Seaman Schepps
Located in US
Rare and exquisite Seaman Schepps vintage earrings, dating back to the 1940's and with a patent pending stamp, showcase a real Turbo shell on 14k yellow gold.
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
1940s Estate Cartier Retro Aquamarine Solid Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
786,482,8100 Designer: Cartier Era: Estate Year: 1940's Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 14k Stones: 2 Aquamarine Stones Stone Dimensions...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
1940s Faceted Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This 1940's era 14 karat yellow Gold bracelet features five 10x8mm faceted Garnets. The total weight is estimated at 14 carats. Weight: 8 grams Length: 7 3/4"
Garnet, 14k Gold
1940s Art Deco .78 Carat Diamond Solid White Gold Ring EGL
Located in Huntington, NY
This is a 1940s Vintage Art Deco 14k Solid White Gold .78ctw Diamond Ring EGL.
1940s Retro Floral Ruby Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A very unique, big-look bangle. Believed to be made in the 1940's, this 14 karat yellow gold bangle is set with an estimated 1.40 carats of rubies and 1.50 carats of diamonds. The b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s-1940s Lapis 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This simple ring is so elegant. The contrast of the deep blue Lapis stone against the beautiful 14K yellow Gold is striking. Size: 8 Weight: 6.6 grams
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Cartier Textured And Ridged Gold Gentleman's Classic Money Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold American Made Ridged Pattern Textured Money Clip Exhibiting A Diamond Cut Diagonal Design. This Is A Very Cool And Hip Money Clip.Signed By Cartier And Created In Th...
14k Gold
1940s Belt Buckle Design Brick Mesh, Diamond and Gold Flexible Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies 14kt Gold Brick Mesh Flexible Bracelet In Shape Of a Belt Buckle. With a High Polish Gold Buckle Embellished with 4 Full Cut Diamonds And Further Designed With 15 full cut...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s-1950s Five-Stone Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This five stone Diamond ring features stones which total .50ctw. Color: G/H Clarity SI(I) this ring is from the 1940's-1950's era. Size: 4 1/2 Weight: 2.4 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Sapphire Ruby Diamond Reversible Heart Pendant With Gold Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Reversible Puffy Three Dimensional Heart Pendant Embellished With Sapphires And Rubies And One Large Single Full Cut Diamond Weighing Approximately. 20 pts .All Ston...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s Figural Cat and Mouse "You Look Good Enough to Eat" Gold Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies 14kt Gold Large Figural Cat And Mouse Charm Pendant Engraved With The Saying"You Look Good Enough To Eat" Adorable Charm Made In The 1940's In The United states Of America...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s Pair of Square Cut Deep Blue Sapphire White Gold Eternity Bands
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Ladies Deep Blue Color Eternity Bands Size 7 ,Designed With 5 Carats Of Square Blue Sapphires All The Way Around The Bands. Set In 14kt White Gold .
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold|$1,650
Retro Citrine Ruby Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A retro brooch from the 1940s consisting of 14k yellow and rose gold, set with ruby cabochons and a citrine weighing approximately 15.5ct.
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s Carved Jade, Rock Crystal, Amethyst and Gold Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful colorful 1940s, Carved Jade, Carved Rock Crystal, Amethyst and 14KT Yellow Gold Bracelet with a carved Jade Buddah Charm.
Amethyst, Jade, Rock Crystal, 14k 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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