9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat Charm dated 1950s
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat charm Dated 1954 Cat is holding a ball - glass bead Size - Length 2.3 cm
Mid-20th Century British Retro Charm Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold
9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat Charm dated 1950s
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Vintage Cat charm Dated 1954 Cat is holding a ball - glass bead Size - Length 2.3 cm
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s 14K Articulating Couple In A Chapel Charm, Bride And Groom, Church
Located in Upland, CA
About This Charm: A treasured piece of mid-century romance, this 14K charm opens to unveil a bride
14k Gold
1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Picnic Basket Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 3/4 x 1 1/8 inches - including bale Total Weight: 7.9 grams Stock Number
Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco 1930's to 1950's Enameled Diamond Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Charm necklace started out life as a Charm bracelet I had this turned into a necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cupid Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1958; via dated inscription Measures: 1 3/4 x 1 9/16 inches - including
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Heart French Phrase Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat gold Inner-disk stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1950s Measures: 2 x 2 1/2
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Rooster Pendant Charm in 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1950s–60s
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris Rooster Pendant Charm in 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1950s–60s This pendant by Cartier
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold 1950s Style Charm Bracelet with Custom Links
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
1950's Retro style bracelet in 14 karat yellow gold has an artful intricate link design of hand
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Yellow Gold Charms Bracelet
Located in Torino, IT
An exquisite and timeless 1950s very special Charms Bracelet in Yellow textured Gold. Charms can
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Carnelian Chrysophrase Coral Opal Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Verona, IT
This wonderful venetian bracelet features 7 charms, included a box with coral, a little house, an
Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Coral, Opal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
1950s 14 Karat Charm Bracelet
Located in Roxbury, CT
1950s-60s 14k gold charm bracelet with various unique charms. Most have movement, which is rarer
Joseff of Hollywood 1950s Vintage Gold Rush Charm Bracelet
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wigan, GB
chain suspended from which is a selection of Gold Rush themed charms - a stetson, a pan, a pick axe and
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s 9 Karat Yellow Gold Loaded Charm Bracelet 98 Grams
Located in London, GB
note. Material: bracelet is 9K gold marked, charms are 9k the most marked. Sizes: Length 6 7/8", size
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet
Located in London, GB
1 1/8" by 6/8" excluding the bail. Material: bracelet is 18k gold marked on the clasp, charms are
Garnet, Topaz, Turquoise, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Multi Charm Bracelet with Enamel Chain, Circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary vintage gold and enamel charm bracelet, crafted in Italy in the 1950s, is a
18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
W 0.4 in L 0.62 in
Gubelin Hallmark #189156 Ski Charm Pendant, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1950s
By Gubelin
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Gubelin Ski Charm Pendant, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1950's, Marked, Hallmark #189156, Gubelin
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian 18k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet 130 Grams
Located in London, GB
, charms are 18k gold marked on their attachment link, the only one, the big ball, with the missed gold
Garnet, Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 1...
Large 14K Gold and Pearl 50 Anniversary Charm/Pendant made in the late 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 14K yellow gold charm/pendant made in the late 1950's. Applied rope rim and inset pearls
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Globe Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suspending from a jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 13/16 x 1 3/16 inch
Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's, Pearl Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Juggling Clown Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ring bale. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold. Circa: Late 1950's. Measures: 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches. Total
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Diamond 10 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hourglass Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a tapered bale suspending a glass hourglass With yellow gold twisted rope columns and
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Mother Hen Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 5/16 x 11/16 inches - including bale
Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wedding Chapel Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round cut diamond - eye clean and bright Completed by jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Gold Multi Charm Bracelet With Cartier Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous charm bracelet is made of interlocking links of 14k yellow gold . it is fitted with 4
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1950's Walter Lampl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Folding Card Table Charm
By Walter Lampl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as a square table with four legs that fold out Each corner is accented by enamel
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Charm Bracelet 1950s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous 14k Gold charm bracelet from 1959. Bracelet features a variety of five 14k Gold charms
14k Gold
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Sun Hat Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 3/4 x 1 3/8 inches - including bale
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 14 karat gold With partial maker's mark Circa: 1950s Measures: 1 3/8 x 1 inches - including
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold 1950s Chain Link Charm Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous 14k Gold charm bracelet from 1950s/1960s. Bracelet features a variety of eight 14k Gold
14k Gold
Sold
W 0.75 in L 0.87 in
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Motif Vintage Dearest Acrostic Bell Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
is eye clean and bright Suspending from jump ring bale Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
1950s Golden Retriever Dog Charm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Retro Dog Charm - 14 Karat Yellow Gold Features: Trotting Dog - Labrador Retriever, Golden
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Midcentury 14 Karat Gold Pressed Flower Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular charm is designed as pressed flowers encased in resin Completed by a polished gold
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Midcentury 14 Karat Gold Dutch Clog Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With maker's mark and tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 3/8 x 7/8 inch (including swag
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Midcentury 14 Karat Gold Rotating Carousel Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 1/2 x 1 inch (inlcuding bale) Total weight: 3.1
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950s Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
and Arpels. Circa 1950's. Signed, "Van Cleef & Arpels" French control mark. Dimensions: Each charm
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Midcentury 10 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Fan Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as a retro style fan With slightly articulated propellers within a delicate gold
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 14 Karat Gold Articulated Candle Birthday Cake Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
14K for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 1/2 x 1/2 inch Total weight: 2.7 grams Ideal
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1950s Enamel 14 Karat Gold Realistic Dog Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa 1950's Measures: approx. 1 x 7/8 (including bale) inch Total weight: 6.2 grams Loyal. Companion
14k Gold
1950's Slide Bracelet Jade Citrine Amethyst Cameo Onyx 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage slide bracelet fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The slides feature jade, amethyst, onyx
Amethyst, Citrine, Jade, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Retro 1950s 14 Karat Gold U.S. Air Force Fighter Plane Airplane Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
side Completed by jump ring Tested as 14 karat gold Circa 1950's Measures: approx. 1 1/4 x 7/8
14k Gold
1950's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Nativity Scene Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by grooved details Completed by jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 3
Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Chest Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ring bale Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1950s Measures: 1 1/16 x 1 3/16 inches
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Deco 1930's to 1950's Enameled Diamond Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Charm necklace started out life as a Charm bracelet I had this turned into a necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950's Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Swan Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a round yellow gold disk with engraved sunsetting over the ocean Featuring a platinum
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950's Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Poodle Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 1 1/16 x 1 5/16 inch Total Weight: 21.7 grams Stock Number: We-14662
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Yale Bulldog Dog Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with enamel Opaque dark navy blue on 'Y' and eyes Completed by jump ring bale Tested as 14 karat gold
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950's Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Sun Hat Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
jump ring bale Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1950s Measures: 11/16 x 1 7/16 inches - including bale
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Coral and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Figa Charm
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Retro Figa Charm - 18K Yellow Gold, Coral Features a beautiful orange-red coral arm and hand
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swami Charm Pendant Sapphire Diamond Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Mid century swami gold charm pendant set with sapphire and diamonds. The clairvoyant uses a
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1950s Perched Woodpecker Bird Charm Pendant, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Woodpecker Bird Charm - 18 Karat Yellow Gold This richly detailed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Indian Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 carats yellow gold. Curb bracelet, it consists of 6 round openwork and engraved
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Pisces Charm Pendant Wire Necklace circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage, circa 1950s 14k gold Pisces pendant features a detailed zodiac design with two fish
14k Gold
1950s Midcentury Articulated 14 Karat Gold Scenicruiser Greyhound Bus Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With maker's mark and stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Measures: 7/8 x 1/2 inch (including jump ring bale
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Charm Pendant circa 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Saint Christopher Charm Pendant Circa 1950s Here is your
Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage 18 Karat Multi Link Charm Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Capture your memories as you add trinkets to this Vintage Multi Ring open link Charm Bracelet
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Queen of Hearts Charm Rare 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold & Enamel Queen of Hearts Charm Retro Circa 1950s Here is your
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Unique Charm Bracelet With Moveable Charms
Located in Cape May, NJ
14K Gold 12 Movable Charms Charm Bracelet Circa 1950's. The piece is in excellent estate condition
Pearl, 14k Gold
14kt Gold World Traveler Charm Bracelet, 1950s, 22 Charms
Located in Manhasset, NY
14kt Gold World Traveler Charm Bracelet, 1950s, 22 Charms A stunning 14k gold bracelet, crafted
14k Gold
1950s Eiffel Tower Charm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Retro Eiffel Tower Charm - 14 Karat Yellow Gold Features: Tiny Eiffel Tower Sleek, Detailed
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Bunny Rabbit Charm Pendant, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Bunny Rabbit Charm - 14 Karat Yellow Gold This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bunny Rabbit is in a
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s German Shepherd Dog Charm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Retro German Shepherd Dog Charm - 14 Karat Yellow Gold Features: Tiny Seated German Shepherd
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Gold French Retro Loaded Charm Bracelet, circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in Cape May, NJ
Cartier 18K Gold French Retro Loaded Charm Bracelet c.1950's This charming Cartier bracelet comes
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Diamond Gemstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Slide Charm Estate Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage slide bracelet fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The bracelet features slides containing
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
.22 Carat Diamond White Gold Animal Insect Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage mid-century 1950's 14k white gold charm bracelet with 7 Diamond studded charms. Crab
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Gold and Enamel "Bon Voyage" Nautical Flags Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Nautical Flags Bracelet spelling "Bon Voyage" The bracelet
14k Gold
Mid-Century Yellow Gold Dog Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's handmade triple spiral link 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with five detailed dog charms; retriever, setter, shepherd, collie. 7.5 inches in length. 14k yellow gold ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
$15,988Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.51 in W 0.87 in L 8 in
Art Deco 1930 Nine Charms Bracelet in Platinum Enamel with Diamonds and Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Nine charms bracelet from the art deco period. Fabulous and very rare charm's bracelet, created during the Art deco period, back in the 1930. It was crafted with beautiful craftsman...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 14K Gold Collie or Sheepdog Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a collie or sheepdog. With an integral bail and jump ring to the dog's back. Simply a wonderful charm! (Chain ...
14k Gold
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural purse charm or pendant. In 18k gold. Bezel-set with 8 round cut rubies. In the form of a purse or lady's handbag that opens with a hinge to the base, a sna...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,588Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.65 in L 7.5 in
Art Deco 1930 Eleven Charms Bracelet in Platinum Enamel with 3.48ctw in Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Eleven charms bracelet from the art deco period. Gorgeous charms bracelet, created during the Art deco period, back in the 1930. It was crafted with beautiful craftsmanship in solid...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum...
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond And Pearl Collar Bib Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany & Co platinum handcrafted diamond and cultured pearl bib necklace is a breathtaking work of art. Meticulously crafted with utmost precision and care, this exquisite piece...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$628Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.43 in D 0.44 in L 0.63 in
American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a PHONE In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An American charm from the deco-retro period. Here and in the following six lots, we are presenting an amazing selection of vintage charms for bracelets. This charm was made in Amer...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Spaniel Dog Charm #20552
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Spaniel Dog Charm- This adorable 14k yellow gold dog charm is a delightful tribute to man's best friend. With intricate detailing and a warm, radiant finish, it’s th...
14k Gold
9ct Gold Television Charm moving images !
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Television Charm with moving images that are rolled around (just two) They are printed on a roller I am not sure what the roller is made from appears to be ceramic Circa ...
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1980s Cat in a Basket Charm, Cat Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped 375 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY. This adorable 9ct yellow gold cat charm is a delightful piece that captures the essence of the whimsical ...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,685
H 0.95 in W 0.48 in
Tiffany & Co Hourglass Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Timer Rock Crystal Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co infinity hourglass charm crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The charm is a hard-to-find retired piece and no longer made by Tiffany & Co. The ch...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 14K Gold Pistol Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage gold pistol charm pendant. The charm pistol is nicely detailed and created in 14 karat yellow gold. Charms are great to collect as wearable memories, it has a symbolic and ...
14k Gold
Antique Victorian 10K Gold Perfume Bottle Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian charm for a bracelet. In 10 karat yellow gold with silver accents. The amphora shaped miniature (non-functional) bottle with a star cartouche centered on a...
10k Gold
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Engagment Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold ring centered with 1 old mine cut diamond estimate weight of 0.70 carats H colour white vvs clearity excellent cut and spark flanked with several old mine cut diamon...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Eiffel Tower Charm #22783
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Eiffel Tower Charm- Crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, this Eiffel Tower charm captures the elegance and romance of Paris in a timeless miniature design. ...
Gold, 18k 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.