Angel Cameo
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Early Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Pearl
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Signet Rings
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Silver
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Early 2000s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
2010s Italian Baroque Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Brooches
Base Metal
Antique 1790s Italian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Desk Accessories
Silver Plate
20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings
9k Gold
Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Italian Drop Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique 1880s Italian Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Other, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings
Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau More Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings
Coral, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Bracelets
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan More Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s American Late Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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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