Georgian Amethyst Drop Earrings in 22K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique drop earrings crafted in 22K yellow gold featuring oval and pear-shaped amethysts that
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 22k Gold
Georgian Amethyst Drop Earrings in 22K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique drop earrings crafted in 22K yellow gold featuring oval and pear-shaped amethysts that
Amethyst, 22k Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning band ring, 22k gold, Black and White enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by the beauty and emotion of this stunning antique Georgian
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,901Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Georgian 1771 22K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Amethyst Hairwork Urn Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian amethyst, enamel, hairwork, and yellow gold ring, comprising nine cushion shaped
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$749
H 0.31 in W 0.83 in L 1.41 in
Antique Georgian 22k Yellow Gold Tree Vine and Leaf Motif Pin Brooch with Box
Located in New York, NY
This antique Georgian brooch is a rare example of early goldsmithing artistry, crafted entirely
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 22k Gold Diamond Handmade Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique 19th century ring is crafted in high-karat 22k yellow gold and features a hand-cut
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian High Carat Fancy Link Chain
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite chain necklace taken from the Georgian period. This remarkable antique
Turquoise, 22k Gold
Georgian High Carat Handwrought Ornate Wirework Bead Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptionally stunning and very rare bead necklace from the Georgian (ca1750) era! This vibrant
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Diamond and Carved Agate Gold Memorial Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1780, 22k, England. This exceptional Georgian memorial ring features 1.50 carats of finely
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare Georgian period cross pendant is 1770 ca 22 Kt solid gold, superb design artful made
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
22KT Antique Gold Signet Ring with Griffon Motif, c.18th Century
Located in Braintree, GB
(Georgian period) • Form: Signet Ring • Motif: Engraved Griffon (Heraldic Symbol) Condition Report
Gold, 22k Gold
Rare Mughal Enamel and Diamond Cup, Early 19th Century
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A rare Mughal Enamel and Diamond Cup, early 19th Century The Mughal cup is finely decorated with a combination of red, white, blue, green "Meenakari" enamel on high carat gold. The ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel
Rare Georgian /Victorian Natural Jade 22/24 KT Unisex Solid Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Rarity Corner Beautiful antique ring suitable for either sex Georgian / Victorian period hand
Jade, 22k Gold
Smokey Quartz Brooch and Pendant Combination Set with 200 Carat Quartz
Located in Warrington, PA
Quartz in 9 Karat yellow gold with 22 karat yellow gold wash finished with hand engraving
Quartz, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique Georgian Mourning Band Ring, 22k Gold, Enamel, 18th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be enchanted by the beauty and emotion of this stunning antique Georgian
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian 22K Yellow Gold Emerald and Pearl Cannetille Cross Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian emerald, pearl, and yellow gold pendant, comprising nine seed pearls, and seven cushion
Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Antique Georgian 18th Century Iberian Earrings Emerald Pearl 22k Gold Spanish
Located in Torrance, CA
Exquisite antique Georgian Iberian emerald & pearl earrings (circa 1750s to 1780s) crafted in 22k
Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian High Carat Fancy Link Chain
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite chain necklace taken from the Georgian period. This remarkable antique
Turquoise, 22k Gold
Georgian 22 Karat Gold Memento Mori Skull Unisex Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in the Georgian era, 1714 to 1837, reminding the wearer of a deceased loved one and their own
22k Gold
Georgian 22 Carat Gold Regard Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exemplary antique Georgian regard ring. The first letter of each of the beautiful stones in this
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Magnificent Georgian Amethyst Cross Necklace, Earrings and Pin Suite
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
textured chain and the feminine nuance that abounds throughout this antique masterpiece. Made of 18-22
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Georgian Skull and Crossbones Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring c.1740
Located in London, GB
An exquisite mid-18th century Georgian period mourning ring. The hexagonal crystal is inlaid with a
Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
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W 2.25 in L 3.1 in
Georgian Mourning Locket Pendant, 9 Karat Gold, Blue Enamel and Pearl, Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impeccable and important antique Georgian mourning locket. The beauty and craftsmanship of this
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique Italian 18th Century Georgian Gold Cameo Ring Bust of Medusa Hardstone
Located in London, GB
. The mount is crafted in 21K gold and is of typical late 18th century Georgian form. UK size M 1/2
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
Georgian Yellow Gold Toothpick Case / Holder with Mirror
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English 22k yellow gold toothpick case
Gold
18th Century Dutch Seal
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Dutch 18th century seal in high carat gold in Louis XIV style, beautifully chased with foliate motives, circa 1730. The seal has three sides; with the family crest, mirror...
22k Gold
An Antique Gold Venetian long Chain necklace called Manin
Located in Firenze, IT
It was made gold mesh composed by tiny semi-circular hollow section rings welded together, it has been used as necklace or bracelet According with the Medieval history the Venet...
22k Gold
Gold Iconographic Ring England c1470
Located in Firenze, IT
The top with two horizontal oblong panels divided by a rib, each engraved with an iconic figure, one Saint Catherine of Alexandria, wearing a crown and with part of a wheel visible b...
22k Gold
Neo Renaissance Rock Crystal Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A high carat gold ring in neo renaissance style set with a hexagonal rose cut rock crystal with a high bezet together with the floral engraved shank decorated with dark blue enamel, ...
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Le Quien Gold and Coral Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A three row coral necklace with a gold filigree lock in the center decorated with a large kite and around the borders with small flowers and balls, Amsterdam city mark and the master...
Coral, 22k Gold
Hi-Caret Carnelian, Amethyst and Persian Turquoise Maltese Cross Pendant Charm
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Hi-Caret Gold Cannetille Carnelian, Amethyst and Persian Turquoise Maltese Cross Pendant
Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, 22k Gold
gem encrusted jade Haldili amulet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Haldili amulet; a jade tablet Encrusted with pure gold, rubies, emeralds and diamonds with floral motives, around 1800, India, hanging from a high carat gold woven chain. This I...
Diamond, Jade, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Georgian 22K Memorial Ring with Pearl Surround, Hallmarked 1833
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely late Georgian 22 carat gold ring that is hallmarked Birmingham 1833. The ring has a surround
Pearl, 22k Gold
Antique Georgian 1789 22K Yellow Gold White Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian enamel, and yellow gold ring, in 22 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian 22 Carat Gold Fully Hallmarked Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous gold band is modelled in 22carat gold and is fully hallmarked London 1826. This ring is in perfect condition and is a very exciting find! Ring Size: Size: N or 6 3/4 B...
Gold, 22k Gold
Georgian High Karat Gold Imperial Topaz & Aquamarine Drop Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
with age & use Era: Georgian Year: Early-Mid 1800s Metal: 19k & 22k gold Main Gemstones: (2) Precious
Aquamarine, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, Turquoise and Ruby, 22kt Yellow Gold and Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely stunning antique, late Georgian, forget me not locket back ring. Such an unusual
Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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H 2.87 in D 0.25 in L 2.56 in
Georgian 1760 Iberian Corsage Girandole Brooch In 18-20Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Portuguese girandole brooch. Fabulous Girandole pendant-brooch of Georgian-Iberian
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.26 in L 2.25 in
Georgian 1830 Convertible Pendant Brooch in 19Kt Gold 5.54 Ctw Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible pendant brooch from the Georgian period. An antique pendant brooch, created in the
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Venetian Long Gold Chain Manin Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
It was made with a gold mesh composed by tiny semi-circular hollow section rings welded together, and has been used as necklace or bracelet According to Medieval history the Venet...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian "Thorvaldsen's Night" Cameo Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An incredible late Georgian Cameo Ring, set with a hand carved depiction of "Night" by
18k Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Mahogany Mirror Frame with 22K Gold Liner
By Stephen Cavallo
Located in New York, NY
Center panel Mirror in faux antique finish 22K egg and dart liner on outside edge with faded brown
22k Gold
Antique Georgian "Cherubs At Play" Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine Georgian cameo ring depicting two winged cherubs frolicking on a rock. The shell cameo is
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Chrysoberyl, Turquoise, and Garnet English Georgian Ring
Located in New York, NY
turquoise and two oval almandine garnets. All set in 22k gold.
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Turquoise, 22k Gold
Georgian 22 Karat Seed Pearl Girandoles Southern Italy Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Museum quality Rare Georgian period bridal earrings hand crafted of solid 22KT gold, amazing back
Natural Pearl, 22k Gold
Georgian Baroque Mourning Ring with Skull and Crossbones and Cipher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Georgian era. The head of the ring features a flat cut rock crystal with an oval collet. The crystal houses
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique Georgian "Thessalonike of Macedon" Cameo Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
DESCRIPTION Cameo: Georgian, c.1820 A stunning Georgian sardonyx cameo ring dating from the early
Agate, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1819 Georgian 22 Carat Gold Enamel John Bates Mourning Band Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A Georgian period mourning band or stack ring. SIZE ; N UK, 6 3/4 US 8.7mm wide throughout. Marked
22k Gold
Antique French 1700s Portrait Miniature Snuff Box Gold, Tortoise
Located in San Marcos, CA
The gold on this tests as 22k, apart from the inserting frame (view photos) for the miniature
22k Gold
An Antique Gold Rosary of Unusual Concept
Located in London, GB
piece is in fine condition and the Gold, which tests as 22 carat, is dazzling. The chain is 19 inches
22k Gold
Russian, Estate from 1800s, 22 Karat Rose Cut Diamond, Red Stone Lavalier
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Heirloom from the Nicholas Czar, told. This rare item is a 22 carat yellow gold Lavalier pendant. It
Diamond, Garnet, 22k Gold
Ancient Roman Medusa Cameo Ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ancient Roman agate cameo ring in hammered gold, the cameo sculpted in high relief with the facing head of Medusa, her face framed by serpentine locks with two short wings above her ...
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ferdinand Berthoud Rose Gold Dumb Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch 1762
Located in Brussels, BE
Ferdinand BERTHOUD Dumb quarter-repeating pocket watch Paris 1762 Gold 20 ct. Ferdinand Berthoud à Paris, No. 392, with Paris hallmarks for 1762. Very fine and rare 20 ct...
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Mughal Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Bangle
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A 22 karat yellow gold, ruby, diamond, and enamel bangle style bracelet. Believed to be made in the
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Oversize Georgian Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This exceptional Georgian shell cameo ring is quite superb. In scale, it is unlike anything we have
18k Gold, 22k Gold
Georgian Lyre Shaped Gold Musical Fob
Located in Carlisle, GB
A Georgian gold musical fob seal, oval base with embossed floral motif containing musical mechanism
Turquoise, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Georgian, Rose Cut Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and large, early Georgian, Rose cut diamond and 22kt yellow gold, triple crescent brooch
Diamond, 22k Gold
Roberto Cavalli blue-grey and gold brocade-print silk corset mini dress, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli silk corseted mini dress ▪ Blue-grey and metallic gold brocade printed silk ▪ Corseted bodice with asymmetric ruching ▪ Ruffled mini skirt with frayed hem ▪ Cors...
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari Diamond Serpenti Necklace in 18kt White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
In a tribute to its spirit animal, Bulgari captures the power of seduction in this Serpenti Diamond High Jewelry necklace, camouflaging sensuality and temptation with a hypnotic desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
18K Gold 6.55cts Bezel Set Men's Colombian Emerald Solitaire Gypsy Signet Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, Colombian emerald signet bezel ring in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous statement-size solitaire ring carries a 6.55-carat ethically mined emerald in a secure ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Cabochon Moonstone and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Ring Platinum Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian era ring, crafted with exceptional attention to detail. This stunning piece features an...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry, located on New York's iconic Fifth avenue, One of a kind hand made natural Rose Cut Diamond necklace featuring approximately 59.53 Carats of colorle...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$7,300 / item
Aquamarine Drop Earrings 18k White Gold
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold featuring Custom-Cut Pear Drops of Shimmering Aquamarine Aquamarine: 13.11cts 18k White Gold: 5.78g From Karma El Khalil's Conversations ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique late Baroque (Rococo), Diamond, Blue Enamel Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique late Baroque Diamond and Blue Enamel Eight pointed Star Ring (Rococo/ Georgian period) A small portion of History, more 250 years old!!! (Iberian, Catalan not hallmarked). ...
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Boulder Opal Pink Sapphire Pink Tourmaline Drop Earrings
By Joon Han
Located in New York, NY
Australian boulder opals encircled by sparkling, faceted pink sapphires with a luminous cabochon pink tourmaline on top, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Iridescent Australian ...
Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Imperial Topaz Magic Allure Imperial topaz is also known as “precious topaz”. It is the most sought after natural topaz Considered to be the colour of the setting sun, imperial topaz...
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold
Georgian Revival Rose Cut Diamond Heart Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most romantic Georgian style rose cut diamond engagement ring. The heart motif adorned with a delightful bow and centered by a charming, 0.93 carat antique diamond glimmering with ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Georgian jewelry is named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). A slew of beautiful pieces were produced during the period, and today antique Georgian rings, necklaces and other accessories are coveted by fine jewelry collectors.
There are certain features that distinguish jewelry from this era, including the fact that pieces from the 18th and early 19th centuries were handmade (so don’t let the absence of a maker’s mark lead you to believe otherwise). Antique Georgian jewelry also has a certain “look.” It’s a bit gray because stones were often set in silver, and because stonecutting techniques were not as advanced as they are today, the gems do not possess the level of sparkle to which we have become accustomed.
Intricate metalworking techniques such as repoussé (the hammering of metal into ornate designs) and cannetille (a method of working the gold wire to make it look woven) allowed goldsmiths to really flex their muscles. These gold pieces, either on their own or combined with gemstones, made for highly original and dramatic jewelry. The era also saw pieces with ornately woven strands of human hair.
Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. These were often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. It was fashionable to combine garnets or rubies with seed pearls. In Georgian diamond rings, popular cuts for diamonds included rose, old mine and table. Around the 1780s, paste jewelry, or hand-cut glass on foil, was used to imitate diamonds.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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.
The rarity of this beautifully preserved matched set cannot be overstated.
From diamonds to glass, gold to iron, get to know the stories behind the materials and techniques that defined the jewelry of this era.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.