Edwardian 9 Carat Albert Chain, circa 1919
Located in London, GB
This unique Albert chain, dates back to 1919. It features gently graduating links made from 9 carat rose gold.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful 9ct gold chain has simple and decorative links and a dog clip to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Len...
Gold
Antique 9 Carat Rose Gold Antique Albert Chain, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 9ct rose gold antique Albert chain is in immaculate condition for a piece of this age, and these chains are increasingly rare. Each link is meticulously stamped with ...
Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Antique Albert Chain, circa 1900's
Located in London, GB
The classic design of this wonderful antique Albert chain and the warm tone of the 9 carat rose gold make it a timeless accessory to complement any attire.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has simple links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 41...
Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has simple links and a dog clip and bolt clasp to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet!...
Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9 Carat Rose Gold Graduated Albert Chain With Two 'Dog' Clasps
Located in London, GB
The chain secures with two 9 carat rose gold 'dog' clasps, stamped with the makers' mark 'J G & S'.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous and delicate 9 carat gold chain has a a bolt clip to fasten. In the middle there is a locket on a moveable loop. Length: 34.5cm Weight: 10.3g
Gold
Antique Victorian Albert Chain 9 Carat Rose Gold Link Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Antique Victorian Albert chain necklace has been lovingly crafted in 9ct Rose Gold and features a decorative T bar. Each link is solid and durable with a 9ct stamp u...
Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Albert Chain, Hallmarked, 1908
Located in London, GB
This unique Albert chain is hallmarked 1908. A rare piece of history this piece is crafted from 9 carat rose gold and features a shield pendant hanging at the neck.
9k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Albert Chain with Dog Clip
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Albert chain has chunky and decorative links connected with a simple chain. Modelled in 9ct gold. This chain is very versatile and can be used as a necklace or wrapped around th...
9k Gold
Vintage Two-Tone 9 Carat Gold Albert Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9 carat gold. Length: 37.9cm
9k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Rose Gold Double Albert Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Modelled in 9 carat rose gold. Length: 40cm
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9 Carat Rose Gold Albert Curb Link Chain, circa 1890
Located in Baltimore, MD
An essential chain for every wardrobe, our C 1890 9K handcrafted Albert curb link chain has it all.
Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain with T Bar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9ct gold double Albert can obviously be worn as an Albert but it is long enough to be worn as a necklace too! There is a t-bar at the centre of the chain and at both ends there ...
9k Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This albert is the perfect item for a gents wardrobe. The chain has a dog clip on one end and at the centre there is a t-bar on a loop that slides. Each link is hallmarked. Length:...
Gold
Antique Heavy 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace with TBar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Heavy 9ct Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace with TBar Two dog clips and each link stamped!! The perfect double Albert chain!! The item comes without the box in the photo bu...
Gold
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful 9ct gold chain has a loop holding a small piece of chain and a t-bar which slides along the length. The chain itself is intricate and has a bar link in between every ...
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has fancy links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! Length: 42c...
Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous and delicate 9 carat gold chain has a dog clip on one end and a bolt clip on the other. In the middle there is a t-bar on a moveable loop. Length: 34.5cm Weight: 10.3g
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This albert is the perfect item for a gents wardrobe or could even be used as a necklace. The chain has a dog clip at one, a loop on the other end and at the centre there is a t-bar....
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This albert is the perfect item for a gents wardrobe or would make a great necklace! The chain has a dog clip on one end, bolt clip on the other and at the centre there is a t-bar on...
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This albertina is the perfect item for a gents wardrobe or could even be used as a necklace. The chain has a dog clip either end and at the centre there is a t-bar. Length: 14.5inc...
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This albertina is the perfect item for a gents wardrobe or could even be used as a necklace. The chain has a dog clip either end and at the centre there is a t-bar. Length: 44.5cm ...
Gold
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar and Sovereign
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful 9ct gold chain has a loop holding a small piece of chain and a t-bar and 1/2 sovereign which slides along the length. The chain itself is intricate and made up go tro...
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This albertina is the perfect item for a gents wardrobe or could even be used as a necklace. The chain has a dog clip either end and at the centre there is a t-chain and extra loop. ...
Gold
Art Deco 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert or Necklace Chain with T-Bar and Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful 9ct rose gold chain has simple links and two dog clips to fasten. It could be used as an albert, necklace or wrapped around your wrist to make a bracelet! There is al...
Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky albert chain is made up of large links and can be worn as a necklace. On one end there is a dog clip and the chain also holds a t-bar. Modelled in 9ct rose gold. Length...
Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose gold albert chain is the perfect addition to any gents wardrobe and has a dog clip on one side and a t-bar on the other. Each link is hallmarked and it slightly graduates i...
Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose gold albert chain is the perfect addition to any gents wardrobe or can be worn as a necklace and has a dog clip on one side and a t-bar on the other. Each link is hallmarke...
Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Albert Chain with Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky albert chain has textured star links and half way along there is a drop of chain with a t-bar and a locket. Length: 38cm Chain Width: 6.5mm Locket Dimensions: 21x18mm...
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain with Compass
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish double Albert chain holds a sweet compass and also two dog clips at either end. At the centre of the chain with the compass is also a t-bar. Modelled out of 9ct gold. ...
9k Gold
Edwardian 9 Carat Yellow Gold Albert Chain or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 9carat gold albert chain is the perfect addition to any gents wardrobe or can be worn as a necklace and has a dog clip on both ends. The chain also holds a masonic pendant and a...
Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert Chain or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose gold albert chain is the perfect addition to any gents wardrobe or can be worn as a necklace and has dog clips on both ends and a t-bar at the centre. The Albert also has a...
Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert Chain or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose gold albert chain is the perfect addition to any gents wardrobe or can be worn as a necklace and has a dog clip on both ends. Each link is hallmarked and features a loop an...
Rose Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Albert Chain or Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This rose gold albert chain is the perfect addition to any gents wardrobe or can be worn as a necklace and has a dog clip on one side and a t-bar on the other. Each link is hallmarke...
Rose 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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