Victorian 9ct Rose Slave Bangle, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1880s, this Victorian slave bangle is made entirely in 9 carat rose gold.
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9ct Rose Slave Bangle, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the 1880s, this Victorian slave bangle is made entirely in 9 carat rose gold.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Fancy 7 Inch Bracelet, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Bracelet 9ct Gold Circa 1880 A beautiful Victorian bracelet crafted in yellow gold, composed of tightly interlocking faceted links with a uniform, geometric profile.
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Floral Engraved Peony Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 Discover the exquisite charm of this 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Locket.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Lava Cherub Cameo Portrait Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cherub Pendant 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1860s Introducing an exquisite early Victorian cherub pendant.
Gold, 9k Gold
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Birmingham Hallmarked 1898 Engraved Torpedo Cufflinks
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cufflinks 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1898 Introducing a stunning pair of Victorian 9ct rose gold cufflinks crafted in a charming torpedo design, with one sli...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 9ct Gold Drop Earrings with Engraved Design, 1890s UK
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed with a bead at the top and engraved details frame containing a gold faceted element Mounts hallmarked for 9ct gold. Sheperd's hook fitting 4.7 cm long
9k Gold, Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Natural Sapphire & Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire Marquise Ring 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1880s This stunning Victorian ring is crafted from 9ct gold and features a marquise shape, with an exquisite oval, faceted na...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique c.1860s Victorian 9ct Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel Hairwork
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Victorian mourning brooch is finely crafted in 9ct gold, featuring intricate engraved detailing and rich black enamel surrounding a central panel of woven hair.
Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 15ct & 9ct Gold Starburst Pearl Onyx Mourning Locket Brooch
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautiful antique Victorian mourning brooch features navette shaped onyx applied with a 15ct gold star set with seed pearls, to 9ct gold frame and rear locket compartment with lock...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Sapphire Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1880 This Victorian crescent moon pendant is truly a stunning piece of jewellery that is sure to catch everyone's e...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Early Victorian Almandine Garnet Floral Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Floral Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1860 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold pendant in a charming floral shape, adorned with faceted almandine garnets. This exqui...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian, Fancy Paperclip Link Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Collar Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Maker's Mark J M Circa 1870 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian fancy link necklace, crafted in luxurious 9ct rose g...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Trombone Link Bracelet with Swivel Clasp, 8 Inches
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Trombone Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Chester 1891 A fabulous Victorian trombone link bracelet in solid 9ct gold, featuring elongated oval links, each individually ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Diamond Partridge Stock Pin Bird Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Partridge Brooch 9ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1880 Step back into the elegance of the Victorian era with this exquisite brooch, showcasing a beautifully crafted part...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Rolo Link Chain with Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rolo Link Chain 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1890 This exquisite 9ct gold-stamped Victorian rolo link chain is a true masterpiece that will elevate any outfit.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Spinner Ring 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1850 Discover a piece of history with this exquisite early Victorian spinner ring, crafted in lustrous 9ct rose gold.
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Birmingham Hallmarked Victorian Seed Pearl Set Keepers Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Keepers Ring 9ct Yellow Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1863 Makers Mark K B S P This antique double-row keeper's ring from the early Victorian era is a real treasure.
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Early Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Matrix Large Turquoise Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Matrix Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue & Brown Color - 31.3x16.5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Gra...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Gold Antique Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold antique Chain Fully hallmarked Crown 375 London lion head and letter C Dated 1898 Length 21 Inches Thickness 3mm Sku : B443600
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold White Enamel Diamond N Initial Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique N Initial Pendant 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1890 *Chain not Included An octagonal 9ct gold pendant centred with an ornate Victorian initial “N”, the letter formed in raised s...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Night & Day Floral Patterned Curb Bracelet Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Makers Mark G F Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian curb bracelet radiates beauty and elegance.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct 375 Gold Antique Earrings
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique 9ct 375 Gold Floral seed design earrings Stamped 9ct on reverse of earring ( Please see images provided ) Circa late 19th Century -1880s Diameter of Large Balls are 12mm...
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”
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Solid 9ct Gold & Heart Shaped Opal Pin Sentimental Jewel 1880s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Victorian Natural Opal Heart Stick Pin. This charming opal stick pin centres on a delightful heart shaped natural opal set in solid 9ct gold.
Opal, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front, Victorian Floral Engraved Locket, Circa 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Circa 1890 *The chain is sold separately One side is engraved with a bird surrounded by flowers—precise and decorative. The other ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late Victorian 9ct Gold and Glass Floating Opal Chip Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique Late Victorian 9ct Gold and Glass Floating Opal Chip Cross Pendant, Circa 1890 An exceptional, museum-grade antique Late Victorian novelty "floating o...
Opal, 9k Gold
9ct Gold jade stone Ring
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Ring Jade Stone Size M 1/2 Weight 2.75 grams
Jade, Gold, 9k Gold
Joseph Moore Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Guard / Muff Chain, circa 1890
Located in Nottingham, GB
Maker / Attribution: Joseph Moore Origin: United Kingdom Date: Circa 1890s Period: Victorian Material: 9-carat yellow gold Weight: Approximately 43 g Chain Length: 156.2 ...
Gold
$682 / set
Antique 9ct Gold Pearl Earrings
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Earrings Faux Pearl drops & imitation turquoise & faux pearl cabochons set in 9ct gold Stamped "9CT" on each earring behind 1st Faux Pearl cabochon Length 5c...
Gold, 9k 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
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Fancy Link Albert Bracelet with Swivel & T Bar
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Bracelet 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 Step back in time with this exquisite Victorian Albert bracelet, crafted from luxurious 9ct yellow gold.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Heart Padlock Curb Link Chain Bracelet 20cm Long
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A superb 9ct gold antique padlock bracelet in gorgeous rose gold that has such a lovely warmth to it that looks beautiful on any skin tone. Each link is stamped with “9” and “375”, m...
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Rose Gold Antique Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique necklace ( Pendant & chain ) Victorian floral design 9ct rose gold with amethyst gemstones Pendant Size : 4.5cm x 2.75cm x 1mm Chain Length : 16" Inches x ...
Amethyst, Rose Gold
0.50ct Victorian cut Natural Diamond Ring, Set In 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A timeless and elegant vintage diamond ring, showcasing a 0.50ct Victorian-cut natural diamond, set in a warm and classic 9ct yellow gold band.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Peridot and Natural Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
9ct rose gold faceted peridot and natural seed pearl bar brooch.
Pearl, Peridot, Rose Gold
9ct Gold Antique Jade Intaglio Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Antique Jade Stone intaglio Pendant Hand carved centurion Bust Stamped 9ct on the side Hint of Rose Gold in colour. There is a hole in the base of the jade - which does see...
Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold 27.25 Inch Victorian Fancy Long Belcher Link Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Discover a truly exceptional find with this stunning Victorian long chain crafted from 9ct rose gold.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Curb Bracelet With Victorian Night & Day Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Makers Mark D B Circa 1880 This stunning Victorian curb bracelet radiates beauty and elegance.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Ornate Link Chain Extender with Swivel Clasp, 4 1/4 inch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain Extender circa 1890 9ct stamp on dog clip Add a touch of versatile elegance to your jewellery collection with this exquisite 9ct rose gold ornate link extender c...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Back and Front Engraved Ivy Leaves Locket
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique Victorian 9ct rose gold back and front locket with a shield cartouche, and featuring engraved ivy leaves, and a leaves scroll design edging.
Rose Gold
9ct Rose Gold Victorian Ornate Link Chain Extender with Swivel Clasp, 4 inches
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Chain Extender circa 1900 9ct stamp on dog clip Add a touch of versatile elegance to your jewellery collection with this exquisite 9ct rose gold ornate link extender c...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Long Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Long Chain t bar / dog clip sweet classic curb link, everyday type of wear The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in...
Yellow Gold
Antique Rose enamel 9ct Gold Heart Charm
Located in London, GB
Rare Dated 1893 Antique Enamelled - Rose design puff Heart charm Fully hallmarked on reverse Makers initials " WHC " Chester Assay Stamped 9 375 and date Letter K Crafted by Cheste...
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
9ct Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Bangle Bracelet Antique Yellow Gold.
Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Jade etched Medallion pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique - Victorian Era - Circa 1800s 9ct Rose Gold swing Mounted Centurion etched Shield jade medallion Condition : very good - there is a drilled hole in the jade so definitely som...
Jade, Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Georgian Green Topaz Cross Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cross Pendant 9ct Gold Circa 1800 * The gold chain is sold separately. This exquisite 9ct gold Georgian cross pendant is a stunning example of craftsmanship from a byg...
Topaz, 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
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Chunky Star Link Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Chunky Star Link Chain beautiful detailed chunky chain The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a gift box Measurements: weigh...
Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Georgian Garnet Pendent / Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Georgian Garnet Flower Shape Locket 9ct Gold Circa 1820 Gold chain is sold separately. A radiant cluster of deep crimson garnets encircles a hidden secret—this antique p...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Mounted Jade Pendant
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Jade Pendant With Beautiful 9ct Gold florally engraved mount Victorian Era Circa 1800s.
Jade, Gold
Antique Agate Anchor Pendant of 9ct Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A timeless emblem of hope and steadfastness, this antique anchor pendant is carved from richly hued agate and framed in 9ct gold. With its bold yet graceful silhouette, the piece spe...
Agate, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Hand with Diamond Charm of 9ct Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The 9ct rose and yellow gold piece measures 0.8 inches from the top of the jump ring to the bottom and 0.2 inches wide, with a weight of 0.93 grams, offering a petite yet distinctive...
Diamond, Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Faceted Pear Shape Rock Crystal Pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Faceted Cut Pear Shaped Rock Crystal set in 9ct Gold handcrafted mount . Circa 1880 -1910 Size 19mm x 9 mm Weight 1.4 grams
Rock Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1917 Carnelian 9ct Rose Gold Swivel Fob Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time with our Antique 1917 Carnelian 9ct Rose Gold Swivel Fob Necklace, a piece that exudes the elegance and charm of the early 20th century. This exquisite pendant feat...
Carnelian, 9k Gold
9ct Gold, Sapphire & Diamond, Lucky Horseshoe Pendant Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Necklace 9ct Gold Circa 1880 Victorian horseshoe pendant in 9ct yellow gold, set with thirteen rose-cut diamonds and a central round-cut sapphire weighing appro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, Black Onyx & Diamond Shirt Button Hole Studs
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Black Onyx & Diamond Antique Shirt Button Hole Studs with 9ct Gold backs The diamonds are Natural and mine cut Diamond Size approx 2.5mm x 2.5mm set with 9ct g...
9k Gold
Vintage 9ct Rose & Yellow Gold Gate Link Bracelet Heart Padlock Flower Engraved
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A superb 9ct gold vintage / antique gate link padlock bracelet in gorgeous rose and yellow gold. Each rose gold link features scrolling details, woven between the yellow gold links. ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
"Butterfly Wing" 4.10ct Australian Solid Black Opal 9ct Gold Ring Blue Green
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Magnificent custom handmade ring crafted in 9ct gold, designed to showcase this natural Australian solid black opal at its finest. The opal displays an incredibly vivid play of colou...
Opal, Black Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Anthony's Temptation - 9ct Gold and Garnet Snake Curb Necklace or Wrap Bracelet
Located in Midhurst, GB
1960s 9ct gold curb chain with a Victorian 9ct gold, garnet and sapphire snake motif clasp.
Garnet, Gold
Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Vintage Large Oral Onyx and Carnelian 9ct Yellow Gold Spinning Fob Pendant beautiful spinning fob pendant The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a ...
Carnelian, Onyx, Yellow Gold
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — 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.
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