Vintage 12mm Mabe Pearl Pendant Enhancer 9ct Yellow Gold Bezel Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: – Stones: 1 x Mabe pearl, 12mm diameter 1 x red garnet – Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) – Measurements: 41mm long including bail x 20mm wide – Wei...
Pearl, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.91ct Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The chain is hallmarked to the clasp with the 9k gold mark (9k, 375). This antique pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and v...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Green Jade Tiger 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
Stamped 375 for 9 karat gold to the spring ring. Dimensions: 1.2 x 2.4 x 1.6 cm (not including jump ring) Weight: 5.14 grams (Chain not included)
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Yellow Sapphire Solitaire Ring 9ct Rose Gold Tree Bark Texture
Located in SYDNEY, AU
- Stones: 1 x natural Australian yellow sapphire, gem weight 0.8ct - Metal: 9ct 9k 375 Rose Gold (stamped) - Size: M.5 (AU/UK), 6.5 (US/CA) - Width: 6.7mm front (north to south)...
Yellow Sapphire, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Hallmarked English Cufflinks in 9k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The hallmarks include the Birmingham Assay Office mark (anchor), 9k gold fineness marks (375 and 9) the date letter mark for 1964 (P) and maker's marks for SJ Rose & Son (SJR).
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 8.2 Grams Stone: 0.51ctw I SI1 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Measurements: 61.7 x 65 x 17.42mm Size: 7" Hallmark: 375 Metal: 9k Rose Gold Item #: BR-1864-043026-17
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1.0ct Australian Dark Blue Sapphire Solitaire Ring 9ct Gold Double Claw Set
Located in SYDNEY, AU
- Stones: 1 x natural australian sapphire (6.2mm), 1.0ct - Metal: 9ct 9k 375 Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Size: L (AU/UK), 5 1/2 (US/CA) - Width: 7.1 mm front (north to south), 1.8mm...
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 10.35ct Cabochon Cut Moonstone Pendant Necklace, 12k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The replacement chain is hallmarked to the clasp with the Sheffield import mark, the 9k yellow gold fineness mark 375 and date letter for 1986 (M).
Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Bog Oak 9ct Gold Mourning Ring Portrait Sculpture Q / 8
Located in SYDNEY, AU
It is attached to a solid 9ct yellow gold band, hallmarked “9ct” and “GWW”. - Metal: 9ct 9k 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Ring Size : Q (AU/UK), 8 (US/CA) - Weight: 12.7 gram ...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.0ct Blue Aquamarine & Pink Sapphire Diamond Cluster 9ct Gold Ring N / 6.75
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: – Stones: 1 x natural aquamarine, gem weight 0.97ct 12 x natural sapphires, total gem weight 0.25ct 6 x natural diamonds, total gem weight 0.08ct – Size: N (AU/UK)...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Religious by Smith & Pepper Necklace
Located in London, GB
Vintage 9ct Gold Religious Necklace A Beautiful Mid Century Jewellery that replicates Victorian Style. 9ct Gold 17" Chain Thickness 1.5mm Fully Hallmarked Clasp marked 9 375 date...
Gold, 9k Gold
Tsavorite Green Garnet Cluster 9ct Gold Ring East West Marquise Size R / 8.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: – Stones: 28 x natural green Tsavorite garnets – Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) – Size: R (AU/UK), 8.5 (US/CA) – Width: 9 mm front (north to south) ...
Tsavorite, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Solid Gold Large Black Onyx Cameo Face Diamond Accents Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Pendant w/ 14k Yellow Gold Chain - Stamped 375 & 14k Weight: 36.73 Grams (pendant) - 13.61 Grams (chain) - Total: 50.34 Grams Chain Type: 3.6mm Rope Li...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Engagement Ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning solitaire ring featuring a natural green sapphire oval cut and 10 diamonds on the ring shoulders. Handmade in 9k white gold. Marked with the Italian gold mark 375 and Botta ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
9k Yellow Gold .30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring J VS2 Size 4
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The band has a softly rounded profile and a slim scale, keeping the focus on the diamond while maintaining an understated look on the finger. The ring is stamped 375, indicating 9k g...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Channel Set Eternity Ring 9ct Gold Square Cut L / 6
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: – Stones: 18 x natural sapphires, total gem weight 0.44ct 6 x natural diamonds, total gem weight 0.06ct – Size: L (AU/UK), 5.75 (US/CA) – Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 Solid ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold Signet Ring, Birmingham Circa 1990, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the maker's mark 'CJ', the 9 k gold fineness mark 375 and the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark (anchor).
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Australian Opal 9ct Gold Three Stone Bridge Ring Size P / 7.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stone: 3 x natural Australian solid opal doublets (7.5mm x 6.5mm and 7mm x 4.5mm approx.) - Metal: 9ct 9k 375 Solid Gold (Stamped), colour is in between yellow and...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s 9ct Gold Tankard Charm Necklace
Located in London, GB
Era Vintage, 1960s Hallmarks Stamped with the mark 'ZLD' and British hallmarks for 9ct gold -375. Measurements Height: 1.3 cm / 0.5” Width: 1.5 cm / 0.6” Chain length: 45.7 cm / 18...
9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Rose & Yellow Gold Gate Link Bracelet Heart Padlock Flower Engraved
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 Solid Rose & Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Length: 20 cm / 8" including padlock when closed, 27 cm / 10.6" including safety chain when open - Widt...
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Large 11ct Red Ruby Square Cushion Cut 9ct Gold Pendant Enhancer
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stone : 1 x natural ruby 13.3mm x 13.6mm - 11.24ct - Metal : 9ct 9kt 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Measurement : 30mm long including bail x 20mm wide, 7mm rais...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Tapered Teardrop Hoop Earrings, England, 20th Century
Located in Portland, England
Details: • Date: Mid to late 20th century • Metal: 9ct gold (375 hallmark) • Design: Bi-metal (yellow & white gold), ridged detail • Style: Tapered teardrop hoop, lever-back fastenin...
Gold
Vintage Mens Black Onyx Square Signet Ring 9ct Gold Bezel Retro Brick Size S / 9
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stone: 1x Onyx – Size: S (AU/UK), 9 (US/CA) – Width: 12mm front – Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) – Weight: 7g SKU: SJ31
Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Yellow Teal Green Parti Sapphire 2ct Gradual Three Stone 9k Gold Drop Earrings
Located in SYDNEY, AU
- Stones: 6 x natural sapphires, total gem weight 2.0ct. - Metal: 9ct 9k 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Weight: 1.77 gram in total - SKU: KNE050925A6
Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Pumpkin" Yellow Orange Sapphire Cluster 9k Gold Bombe Dome Ring Size 6
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: – Stones: 1 x natural orange sapphire, gem weight 0.49ct 20 x natural orangy yellow sapphires, gem weight 0.94ct – Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) ...
Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 1.5ct Australian Solid Black Opal Lavaliere Pendant 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
You may see a grey strip goes through the opal – it is not a crack but part of the natural formation in the opal. - Metal : 9ct 9k 375 solid gold (Stamped) - Measurements : 27mm lo...
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9K Yellow Gold Singapore Rope Chain Necklace, 1976, London
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The jump ring from which the clasp articulates is hallmarked with the 9k gold fineness mark 375, the London import mark, the date letter for 1976(B) and the maker's mark 'ELD'.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1985 Vintage Colombian Emerald & Diamond Flower Cluster Halo Ring in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones : 1 x natural Colombian emerald, gem weight 0.32ct 10 x natural brilliant cut diamonds, clarity “SI”, colour “G”, total gem weight 0.24ct - Metal : 9ct 9k...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 9K Gold Barrel Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Hallmarks are present and visible on the barrel - 375 for 9k gold. Size: L 1.6 x W 0.8 cm including bail Weight: 0.75 grams Most of our charms come with an open jump ring, which is...
9k Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Heart Padlock Curb Link Chain Bracelet 20cm Long
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 rose gold (stamped), padlock & the safety chain is slightly more yellow gold - Length: approx. 20cm long when closed, 25cm long when open - Wid...
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 13.50 Carat Blue Topaz and Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring loop is hinged and opens to the reverse to allow for ease of use and is hallmarked to the interior of the shank with the 9k gold fineness mark - 375. This vintage 1990s pen...
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage English 9ct. Gold Figural Monkey or Chimpanzee Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fineness: Marked 9ct and .375 for 9 carat gold fineness. Measurements: Height: ca. 17.6 mm Width: ca. 7.4 mm Depth: ca. 10 mm Weight: ca. 4.4 g Items purchased from this dealer mu...
Gold, 9k Gold
2ct Australian Solid Crystal Opal 9k Gold Oval Bezel Ring Green Blue Minimal
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones : 1 x natural Australian solid opal (15mm x 8.5mm x 2.8mm), 2ct estimated - Metal : 9ct 9k 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Ring Size : O (AU/UK size), 7 (...
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 1.6ct Australian Black Opal Lavaliere Pendant in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The opal is in excellent condition with a tiny hairline, shallow scratch to the surface, not really noticeable to the naked eye. - Metal : 9ct 9k 375 Solid Gold (Stamped) - Measure...
Black Opal, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 2.16 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cocktail Watch, circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The interior of the watch case displays the hallmark for platinum (platine), in addition to the Swiss domestic platinum mark (chamois*, c - La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) and the re...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Snake Ring Ruby Eyes Three Dimensional Gold
Located in New York, NY
The ring is currently a size 8.25 US (Q 1/2 UK) and can be easily resized if desired The ring is hallmarked with British Hallmarks, and 375 for 9 Karat Gold. The ring weighs 2.5 gr...
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Triple Blue Ceylon Moonstone Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Drops length .375" Drops shown on 18k Gold Small Hinged Hoops, sold separately.
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 2.0ct Large Oval Australian Solid White Opal 9ct Gold Ring Size O / 7
Located in SYDNEY, AU
- Stone: 1 x natural solid Australian white opal (14.5mm x 7.5mm) - gem weight 2ct. - Metal: 9ct 9k 375 Solid Yellow Gold (Stamped) - Ring Size: O (AU/UK), 7 (US/CA) (Resizable) ...
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Artisan 9kt Yellow Gold and Silver Coral Pendant, Italy, 26.20g
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The jewel stands out for its strong aesthetic personality and extraordinary craftsmanship, capable of transforming a natural material into a true wearable work of art. Crafted in 37...
Coral, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Torquoise Onyx Rose Gold Cufflinks Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Marked with the Italian gold mark 375 and Botta Gioielli brandmark 716MI.
Onyx, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Mens Black Onyx Diamond Inlay Oval Signet Ring 9ct Yellow Gold V / 10.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: – Stone: 1 x natural brilliant cut diamond, 0.01ct 1 x black onyx – Size: V (AU/UK), 10.5 (US/CA) – Width: 16mm front (north to south) – Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 Solid Y...
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$423Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon Ring, UK Hallmarked, 1991
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
The interior carries full UK hallmarks (Birmingham circa 1991), including the 375 stamp confirming 9-carat gold. The ring weighs 1.4 grams and is sized UK N–N½, making it a light, el...
Coral, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow and White Zircon cluster ring, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Marks and era: Fully hallmarked for 375 / 9ct gold, c1970s, 20th century Condition: Good used condition overall, some age commensurate surface wear and signs of use.
Zircon, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Long Vintage Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace 9 Carat Gold Fluted Spacers 100cm
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
It is fitted with a 9 carat yellow gold clasp, hallmarked 375, allowing secure fastening while remaining long enough to slip comfortably over the head if preferred.
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage diamond solitaire ring, 9k white gold, Engagement rings
Located in NEWARK, GB
Marks and era: Stamped 375 for 9ct gold, Birmingham assay Approx sizes: UK size J US size 4⅝ MM 48.38 Weight approx 2.17 grams Ring face 4mm length, band 2mm Diamond approx 0.29c...
Diamond, White Gold
$879Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Marquise Chalcedony Signet Ring, England
Located in Honolulu, HI
[DETAILS] • Origin: England • Era: Victorian (Late 19th Century) • Style: Victorian Signet / Classical Ornamental • Material: 9K Yellow Gold (375 Hallmark) • Main Stone: Natural Marq...
Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
WEDGWOOD 1900 Edwardian Octagonal Cameo Pendant-Brooch In 9Kt Yellow Gold
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the mark for the assay and warranty of the .375/.999 yellow gold as follows, "9K". Measurements: 52 mm by 52 mm by 5 mm (2.05 x 2.05 x 0.20 Inches).
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
JA Main 1998 9K Yellow Gold Football Cufflinks, London, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These impressive contemporary cufflinks are hallmarked to the reverse of the realistically modelled footballer in action with the maker's mark for JA Main (JAM), the gold guarantee m...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Onyx 9K Rose Gold Cufflinks Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
These cufflinks are handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli, marked with the Italian 9k gold mark 375 and Botta Gioielli brandmark 716MI.
Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ceylon Blue Sapphire Granulation Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Sapphire Drops 0.75 tcw Diameter .375" Pictured on 18k Gold Signature Hoops with Posts, sold separately.
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Green Peridot Red Rubies Rose Gold Ring Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
The ring is hallmarked with 375 for 9k gold and 716Mi for Botta Gioielli. Ring size: Italian 13, French 53, US 6.5, UK N.
Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Natural Emerald Diamond Spiral Bypass Wrap Ring 9ct Yellow Gold L / 5.75
Located in SYDNEY, AU
– Stones: 2 x natural emeralds, gem weight 0.8ct approx. 11 x natural diamonds, clarity "VS2-I2", colour "H", total gem weight 0.18ct approx. – Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 Solid Yellow ...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Australian Parti Sapphire Teal Green & Royal Blue Toi Et Moi Ring 9ct White Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones : 1 x parti teal green natural sapphire 1.05ct (7mm x 5mm) 1 x blue natural sapphire 0.29ct (4mm) - Metal : 9ct 9k 375 Solid White Gold (Stamped) - Ring ...
Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 2.2ct Australian Semi-Black Opal Lavaliere Pendant in 9ct Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
You may see small spots of uneven surface mainly on the right edge of the opal – they are not chips but part of the natural formation in the opal that the jeweller back in time did n...
Opal, 9k Gold, Gold
1.3ct Peach Pink Sapphire & Diamond 9ct Rose Gold Ring Snakeskin Texture Q 8.25
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: – Stones: 1 x natural sapphire, gem weight 1.32ct 2 x natural diamonds, total gem weight 0.09ct – Size: Q (AU/UK), 8.25 (US/CA) – Metal: 9ct 9kt 375 Solid Rose Gol...
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
3.60 Carat Garnet 0.60 Carat Amethyst Cultured Pearl 9k Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning gemstone brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the maker's mark (A&W), the gold guarantee mark (crown), the 9k gold mark ( 375 ), the Birmingham Assay Office mark (a...
Amethyst, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...
9ct White Gold 0.5ct Diamond Circle of Life Necklace, Italy Circa 2000
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 White Gold 0.5 Carat Diamond Necklace "Circle of Life" Eternity Necklace The beautiful Diamond set Ring Shaped Pendant is topped with a pretty rose gold highlighted Heart ...
Diamond, White Gold
Botta gioielli emerald diamonds white gold dome ring
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
The ring is marked with the Italian Gold Mark 375 and Botta Gioielli brandmark 716MI.
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold
Australian Solid Black Opal Domed Signet Ring 9ct Rose Gold Size S / 9.25
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Item Details: - Stones : 1 x solid Australian natural black opal (9mm x 6.8mm approx.), gem weight 0.8 carat estimated. - Metal : 9ct 9k 375 Solid Rose Gold (Stamped) - Ring Size ...
Black Opal, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s 9K Yellow Gold Opal Solitaire Bar Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Opal weight, estimated: 0.78ct Gross weight: 2g Hallmarks: ‘375’ (9 karat gold), anchor for Birmingham assay office, date letter ‘O’ for 1988, makers mark “B&S”
Opal, 9k 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.