Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
The ancient cross is mounted in silver. The Byzantine Bronze cross is ancient, the silver mount is modern.
Silver, Bronze
Art Deco Cross in 18kt Yellow Gold Openwork Decorated
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This ancient cross is in 18kt yellow gold and Italian made.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features ancient coins arranged in a cross motif. The coins display historic character and textured detail, creating a striking...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine 8th Century Bronze Cross Emeralds Sterling/18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Please note size relative to the dime. A talisman from ancient Byzantium!
Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Byzantine bronze cross pendant contemporarily set with 22k yellow gold on a pink tone beaded necklace featuring Rhodonite, multi-color Tourmaline and Rhodochrosite beads.
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...
Denise Roberge 1990's 22 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ancient Coin Cross Pendant
By Denise Roberge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed cross shaped form suspending from a hinged enhancer style bale Featuring organic carving texture throughout with gold beaded details Centering an ancient coin mot...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross
Located in New York, NY
The wearer would have shown the cross inside the ring to a fellow Christian as a sign of mutual devotion and beliefs.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Castellani Ancient Banded Agate Peacock Intaglio Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
In tondo (carved on the horizontal), we find a peacock between two cornucopias and above it a cross. These three Ancient Roman symbols carved into this Intaglio representing: Immort...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
A Stunning Roman Glass Cross in 21K
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ancient Roman Glass Cross Pendant trimmed with 21 karat gold.
Gold
Modern Italian "Chapiteau" Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
"Chapiteau" reffers to the endings wich are inspired from the ancient columns. The cross is designed in a modern and innovative style.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Artemisa Armlet in 14k Yellow Gold: Contemporary Ancient Egyptian Elegance
By ZacBe
Located in Tulum Beach, QR
This armlet features sleek fine lines that form an iconic and empowering silhouette, reminiscent of a cross and stylized ancient tablets of ancient Egypt.
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr Designs 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with a variety of gemstones, vintage, antique and ancient jewelry components. Necklace has 15 unique pieces, featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoi...
Bright Iridescent Roman Glass Cross in 21K (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Roman Glass Cross with a fixed bale set in 21K gold. This ancient Roman cross is set in 4.3 grams of 21 karat gold.
Gold
Byzantine Cross and Black Onyx in Sterling Silver 925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These ancient Byzantine crosses were symbols of Christian faith and proudly worn by the people who lived and worshiped during the period.
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Spectacular Roman Glass Cross set in 21K gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ancient Roman cross is set in 3.6 grams of 21 karat gold.
Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ankh Cross Pendant #21254
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ankh Cross Pendant- This 14K gold Ankh cross, an ancient Egyptian symbol representing life and immortality, is beautifully adorned with 178 sparklin...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Edwardian Maltese Cross Diamond Encrusted with Central Black Pearl Neck
Located in Venice, CA
It connects from a matching bail that contains a single diamond, and hangs from a platinum chain. The Maltese Cross is an ancient symbol with Byzantine roots that dates back to the...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
RIMA JEWELS 18K Yellow Gold Ojo de Dios Cross Earring
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
Rima Jewels brings you this popular and impossibly dainty cross. Entirely hand fabricated in Rocío Inès' Manhattan studio she's married an array of design influences and techniques i...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
RIMA JEWELS Solid 18k Rose Gold Cross with Bright White Diamonds
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
Rima Jewels brings you this very popular and impossibly dainty cross. Entirely hand fabricated in Rocío Inès' Manhattan studio she's married an array of design influences and techniq...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Old Byzantine Cross Antique Roman Design Hand Made set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These ancient Byzantine crosses were symbols of Christian faith and proudly worn by the people who lived and worshiped during the period.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Blue Sapphire (#6)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Estimate Byzantine Period cross. Hand set with 18k Yellow Gold and Sterling silver on the back side.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze, ...
Ancient Byzantine Cross - Bronze Diamond Gold
By Katherine Jetter
Located in Albuquerque, NM
9th Century A.D. Bronze cross framed in 22K Yellow Gold with six stones 0.6ct cognac colored diamonds on an 18 inch 24K Yellow Gold satellite fancy link chain. Certificate of Authent...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze
Unavailable
Dm 0.84 in
Handmade Cufflinks in 18k Gold with Hammered Silver Details by Ranfagni Firenze
Located in San Rafael, CA
These cufflinks feature an ancient cross motif rendered in solid, 18K yellow gold, connected to gold bars via an S hook.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14 Karat Gold Cross The eye of Horus Ankh Necklace Ancient Egyptian Religion
Located in Tarzana, CA
upgrade to 18k for an extra $750 chain is 18 inches
14k Gold
Taru Jewelry Cross and Serpent Diamond Yellow Gold Silver Leather Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The bracelet is not only a beautiful piece of jewelry but also a meaningful one, making it the perfect accessory for those seeking to express their spiritual beliefs or for anyone wh...
Unavailable
W 12.21 in L 19.3 in
Multi-Strand Embellished Jade, Amazonite Gemstone and Swarovski Crystal Necklace
Located in Milton Keynes, GB
Polished horn beads, ancient 1940' chiselled silver Tuareg cross pendants from the valley of the Draa, Morocco, vintage silver Berber cross pendants, vintage silver hands pendants, a...
Agate, Amazonite, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold Plate...
French 1960s Retro 18 Karat Rose Gold Cords Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
An ancient cross, it is edged with cords ending in gold beads on all its arms.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiny baubles of gold are placed at each cross end and round the gemstone. The cross was made approximately one thousand to fifteen hundred AD.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald and Amethyst
Located in Stamford, CT
Made from the fine jewelers of the Byzantine period, known for their quality, this magnificent openwork cross suspends three teardrop amethyst stones and is centered with a conical e...
Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold
Authentic Ancient Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Byzantine Era Roman bronze cross pendant with contemporary added 22k yellow gold bezel and bail.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
22K Jeweled Cross pin/pendant centering an ancient Byzantine Coin of Christ
Located in Aspen, CO
The 22K Maltese cross was made by the contemporary jeweler Carolyn Tyler.
22k Gold
ELIZABETH GAGE Coptic Cross Brooch
By Elizabet Gage
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, green tourmaline, pearl and ancient coin brooch, Elizabeth Gage, England. The Kiss brooch designed as a modified Coptic cross centering an ancient coin depi...
Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross
Located in Greenwich, CT
This style of cross dates to ancient Babylon, where it was a symbol of the Sun-God Shamash (Ancient Mesopotamian God associated with truth, justice, and healing).
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold ANKH Cross Ring #22850
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold ANKH Cross Ring - This 18K Yellow Gold Ankh Cross Ring blends ancient symbolism with modern elegance, representing life and strength in a bold, timeless design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant #18232
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant Behold! The 14K Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant, where ancient mystique meets modern allure.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Yellow Sapphire Gemstone '#3b'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in Italy with 18k Yellow Gold & Yellow Sapphire.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Yellow Sapphire Gemstone(#3)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in Italy with 18k Yellow Gold & Yellow Sapphire.
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Gold Byzantine and Garnet Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent gold ridged cross comprising pyramidal arms formed from four wire coils and terminating in baubles made "c.900 to 1200 AD". A suspension loop is attached on the uppermo...
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Ancient Bronze Byzantine Cross, Roman Coin and Key Leather Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Dark brown leather necklace featuring authentic ancient bronze Roman coin (Constantius II, 337-361 AD), Byzantine bronze cross (4th-6th century, AD) and Roman bronze key (1st-3rd cen...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold
Authentic Ancient Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross 22k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Byzantine Era Roman bronze cross pendant with contemporary added 22k yellow gold details on an 18 inch 21k gold Rolo chain necklace.
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Roman Bronze Cross 22 Karat Gold Pendant Tanzanite Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Byzantine Era Roman bronze cross pendant with contemporary added 22k yellow gold details on a beaded necklace featuring faceted Tanzanite and accent 22k gold spacer...
Tanzanite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
22K Jeweled Cross brooch/pendant centering an ancient Byzantine Coin of Christ
Located in Aspen, CO
The 22K Maltese cross was made by the contemporary jeweler Carolyn Tyler.
22k Gold
Sold
W 1.07 in L 1.42 in
Ancient Roman 30 A.D. Pontius Pilate Bronze Coin Gold Cross Pendant, Ford Estate
Located in New York, NY
Historically significant, the coin in this gold crucifix dates to the year most experts agree was the time of trial and crucifixion of Jesus, 30 A.D. Pontius Pilate, the Roman Procur...
Gold, Bronze
Ancient Coin, Artifacts, Agate and Fire Opal 3-Strand Leather Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Roman bronze artifacts include cross, key, coin, and arrowhead (1st-3rd century AD).
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Op...
Bohemian 3-Strand Leather Necklace with Ancient Coin, Artifacts, and Fire Opals
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Roman bronze artifacts include cross, keys, coin, arrowhead and Mano Fico or Figa fist (1st-3rd century AD).
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Agate, Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yell...
Italian 18kt Yellow and White Gold Cross “Chapiteau” Endings
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The magnificent relief work of this Italian cross showcases two ancient Roman columns crossing each other.
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Red Sapphire (#4)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in Italy with 18k Yellow Gold & Red Sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Byzantine Anique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Blue Sapphire (#9)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in Spain with 18k Yellow Gold.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Divine Byzantine Modern 18K Yellow Gold Cross Adorned with Sapphires
Located in London, GB
"Experience the Beauty of a Colorful, One-of-a-Kind 18K Yellow Gold Cross Adorned with Sapphires and Rubies" This special, unique cross is a true work of art, combining the ancient ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Blue Sapphire Gemstone(#2)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in Italy with 18k Yellow Gold & Blue Sapphire.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Sold
W 1.41 in L 2.2 in
FRENCH 1775 Enameled Cross of Saint Louis In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient French cross of St. Louis. This is a very rare antique catholic cross from the French order of Saint Louis, created in Paris France around the 1775.
Brown Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silve...
Rare Russian Peter the Great Orthodox Cross
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This ancient Russian silver cross is enameled on one side in pale blue, yellow and black in a design of stylised foliage and flowers on white ground.
Ancient Byzantine Gold Earrings with Crosses
Located in London, GB
Ancient Byzantine Gold Earrings with Crosses Byzantine, Ca. 400-600 AD Beautiful pair of ancient earrings in 23k yellow gold each with a Byzantine cross from which a pear-shaped f...
Ancient Byzantine Cross - Bronze Diamond Gold
By Katherine Jetter
Located in Albuquerque, NM
9th Century A.D. Bronze cross framed in 22K Yellow Gold with seven stones 0.07ct cognac colored diamonds on a 24K Yellow Gold rolo chain. Certificate of Authenticity available.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze
Rare Russian Gold Pendant Cross, 1878
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Moscow, 1878 From the Romanov era, period of the Tsar Liberator Alexander II, a gold pendant cross from the ancient capital of Moscow, the front engraved with a central cross.
Gold
Small Russian Imperial-era Gold Cross Pendant, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, a gold cross from the ancient capital of Moscow, the front engraved with a central cross. 1899-1908, with Russian maker’s mark. 1...
14k Gold
Ancient Greek 2nd Century BC Alexander the Great Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting authentic, ancient Greek silver "tetradrachm" coin from 212-180 BC, features an image of the mythical Greek hero Hercules and is set within an ancient-inspired Steven ...
22k Gold
Ancient Roman First Century Emperor Vespasian Eagle Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver denarius coin with a depiction of the Roman Imperial eagle standing, minted during the realm of the emperor Vespasian in 69-79 AD, is set in a simple matte-finish...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Located in Chicago, IL
A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring. The ring is engraved with two wrestling Erotes. When Aphrodite (Greek goddess of love,...
Ancient Greek Alexander the Great Lion Coin Blue Sapphires 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and unusual, authentic, silver "stater" coin minted in Babylon (one of Alexanders conquered territories) 322-312 BC, depicts a lion walking on one side, and the god "Baal" (an...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Enamal Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian cross in 14k gold hand anamel painted on front with jesus crist in colurful colours cross was made in moscow during the imperial russian 1904/1907.c hall marked 56 i...
Ancient Egyptian Goddess Isis Pendant Necklace 14K Gold 600-300 BC Guarantee
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Egyptian Amulet Pendant Necklace depicting the Goddess Isis, dating from the 600-300 BC with a 14 Karat Gold hand hammered bale. ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine Coin 22k Gold Reversible Spinner Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Both sides of this ancient Byzantine coin (Kōnstantinos X, Follis, Constantinopolis mint, AD 1059-1067) can be showcased in this 22k yellow gold spinner/reversible pendant. Coin pend...
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
$3,650
W 0.75 in D 0.4 in L 7 in
20 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Bracelet Antique Egyptian Revival Hieroglyphics
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Egyptian Revival Bracelet with eight graduated Scarab Beetles set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Hieroglyphics on the reverse of the Scarabs. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,895
H 1.25 in L 25 in
Ancient Egyptian Bronze Child God Horus Amulet Pendant Necklace 600BC Guarantee
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Egyptian Bronze Amulet Pendant Necklace depicting Harpocrates, or the Child-God Horus. The amulet dates from 600-300 BC. The amul...
Gold-filled, Bronze
$1,530Sale Price|23% Off
L 19.5 in
Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, 22k Gold and Ombré Spinel Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze ring artifact and 22k yellow gold cross charm pendant on an ombré red / purple / brown tone Spinel and antique Spiny Oyster Shell beaded necklace. Neck...
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
$2,000
H 1.5 in W 0.5 in
Ancient Mesopotamia Lion Amulet Pendant Necklace 4th-1st century BC Guarantee
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Mesopotamian Lion Amulet Pendant Necklace, dating from the 1st to 4th century BC (100-400 BC). The finely crafted ancient artifac...
Filigree Byzantine Cross Pendant with Enamel & Ruby in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine cross pendant handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a round tourmaline center and two colours of enamel, red and green. This pendant is braided using the ancestral tec...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
Rare Ancient Roman Silver Legionary Ring c. 300 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, circa 300 AD. This rare silver legionary ring features a dark red jasper intaglio finely carved with Roman Imperial eagle standing between two military standards. The...
Jasper, Silver
Museum Quality Antique Early Byzantine 4th Century AD Gold Marriage Ring
Located in London, GB
Early Byzantine gold marriage ring. The central square plaque carved to depict two facing busts wearing crowns, a cross and orb inbetween, with the wording 'ZVΓOC AHNOCIOC' translate...
Yellow Gold
Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, circa 1st century AD This large hollow gold ring features a carnelian intaglio set in a raised broad bezel. The intaglio is engraved with the Roman goddess Minerva. She...
Carnelian, Gold
Early Byzantine Gold Signet Ring with Crosses c. 500 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Easter Roman Empire (Byzantine), circa 500 AD An unusual and historically important Byzantine gold (approximately 18.77 Kt) ring, featuring a box-shaped bezel set with a carnelian i...
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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