29.16 Carat Ruby, 5.54 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent, fine and impressive vintage jewellery set has been crafted in 21k yellow gold with 21k white gold settings. The settings of both the vintage necklace and bracelet ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.28 Carat Emerald, Agate, Pearl and 21k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1830
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive Victorian cross pendant has been crafted in 21k yellow gold. The substantial gold cross pattée (or formée/formy) design is embellished with impressive agate...
Agate, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
A Carved Byzantine Bronze Cross w 21K Bail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze Cross from the Byzantine era with accents and bail in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was originally created by lost wax casting and has marvelous carved curves. The Byzant...
22k Gold, Bronze
"fleur-de-lis" cut crystal agate yellow gold 18K and 21K Pearl Necklaces
By CF goldundsilberschmiede
Located in Loßburg, DE
The handmade “Fleur-de-Lis” pendant, made of yellow gold and a crystal agate cut in this shape, has a majestic appearance and is incorporated into a pearl necklace that can be fasten...
Agate, Crystal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eye of Horus Pendant w 21K Rope Trim & Bail
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Eye of Horus Ancient Egyptian Carved Amulet set as a Pendant with delicate rope trim around the perimeter and bail. This amulet from Ancient Egypt was hand carved around 1,000 BC....
Gold
A Byzantine Bronze Cross w 21K accents (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze Cross from the Byzantine era with accents and bail in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was originally created by lost wax casting. The Byzantine Era ran from the 300s to the...
22k Gold, Bronze
Australian Art-Deco c1921 21K Yellow Gold 4mm Mens' Wedding Band by W.J. Moore.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This original Art-Deco piece is by W.J. Moore (later W.J. Moore & Sons) – a renowned Melbourne-based jeweller during early 20th century. The rounded thick & solid classical mens’...
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Rose Gold Stainless Steel Blue Dial Mens Watch 5980/1AR
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Power reserve: min. 45 hours - max. 55 hours. Winding rotor: 21K gold central rotor. Balance: Gyromax. Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz).
Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Etruscan style Granulated Dangle Earrings solid Yellow 20K Gold / 8.75gr
Located in SE
Not hallmarked,metal tested above 18K, likely 20 -21K Gold. Made ca. early XIX century. Question is when jewelers started to use type of anchor chains that was used in this design.
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Lalaounis Yellow Gold and Sterling Large Hoop Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Lalaounis .925 Sterling Silver Hoop earrings with 21k Yellow Gold Leaves, measuring 1 1/8 inches in length and 3/4 inch wide, clip backs to which a post can be easily add...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Gold Circle Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 21k yellow gold. Circa 1970s 21 3/4 inches long
22k Gold
Antique Victorian Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl pendant has been crafted in 21k yellow gold. The lozenge-shaped, pierced decorated pendant displays a central cluster of seven natur...
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rock Crystal and Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This central convex panel is encompassed with a 21k yellow gold frame ornamented with rope twist decorated borders, in addition to an applied scalloped design accented with scrolling...
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Handmade 21 Karat Yellow Gold and Glass Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
21 Karat Yellow Gold and Glass Pendant- This lovely handmade pendant features three rough cut glass colored stones set in beautifully detailed 21K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
21 Karat Yellow Gold Sliced Multi Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 21K yellow gold Diamonds: 14 mixed cut = 1.00cttw Weight: 10.29 grams
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage High Karat Solid Yellow Gold 20.5" Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 21k Yellow Gold Weight: 22.1 Grams Type: 3.5mm Cuban Curb Chain Link Length: 20.5" measured next to ruler Closure: Lobster Claw Clasp End Cap Width: 5.8mm (0.20") C...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Black Onyx Grape Vine Shoulders Heavy Textured Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Square Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 11.65 x 11.89mm (approx.) Material: 21k Yellow Gold Weight: 14.16 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 ( fitted on finge...
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Beading Work Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Deep Navy Blue Color w/ Gold Flecks - 11.6 x 9.6mm (approx.) Material: 21K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5....
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Eternity Bangle Bracelet 21 Karat Yellow Gold 53 Grams, Set of 4 Churi
Located in New York, NY
A quality set of 4 twenty two karat (21K) yellow gold bangle bracelets ,finely crafted in UAE Dubai.
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 21 Kt Yellow Gold 7.5 Gm Heart Dangling Earrings, 2.6 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 21 Kt Yellow Gold 7.5 Gm Heart Dangling Earrings, 2.6 Inch Long Beautiful Dangling heart earring Weight of the 1 Karat gold is 7.5 gm pure gold Stamped 21 K Made in Thaila...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bezel-Set Multi-Sapphire Station Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold by Designer dc
Located in New York, NY
This necklace showcases stations of bezel-set multi- sapphire on a polished 18kt yellow gold chain. Includes all possible colors of sapphires A great complement to both dressy and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eva Steinberg Germany Green Peridot Diamond Multistrand Artisan Bracelet
By Eva Steinberg
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Faceted Peridot Five Strand Bracelet handcrafted by German jewelry artist Eva Steinberg in matte-finished 21k yellow gold with 62 internally flawless, round brilliant-c...
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gol...
Internally Flawless White Diamond Opalescent Enamel Flower Stud Earrings
By Eva Steinberg
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind flower earrings by master jewelry artist Eva Steinberg intricately handcrafted in 21k yellow gold featuring a gorgeous turquoise bluish green golden opalescent enamel f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 21 Karat Fancy Spiral 2.75mm Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage & Rare 21 Karat Fancy Spiral 2.75mm Cuban Link Necklace. The necklace is 21k solid gold and is stamped 21 in Arabic. The necklace is 2.75mm wide and weights 10.2g The ne...
22k Gold
Fire Opal Convertible Choker and Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
These dazzling examples are bezel-set into elegant openwork platinum and 21K yellow gold. Thought to bestow courage, stamina, willpower and energy, Mexican fire opals are singular a...
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
An artisan-crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic cornelian intaglio representing Venus (or Aphrodite, as she was called during the time it was made). Aphrodite is the Gre...
Carnelian, 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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