Antique 18k Gold Watch Chain
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Bracelets
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Pocket Watches
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Swiss Baroque Pocket Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Modern Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Agate, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Necklace Enhancers
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s English Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Link Bracelets
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Si...
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, Citrine, Peridot, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Crystal, Mixed Metal, White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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- What is 18k gold watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 18K gold watch is a timepiece made from gold precious metal of a specific purity. The term 18K means 18-karat, a precious metal that is 75 percent pure gold and 25 percent alloy. Shop a large collection of gold watches on 1stDibs.
- Is 18K gold good for watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many watch lovers believe that 18K gold is good for watches. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The amount of gold makes the color of the alloy, whether it's white, yellow or rose, rich and visually appealing. At the same time, the addition of alloy metals increases the strength of the gold material. Explore a large selection of watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024On a watch, 18K gold means that the watch features genuine gold. An alloy, 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. The high gold content gives the metal an attractive color, while the alloy metals add strength to increase its durability. An 18-karat gold watch may be solid gold or gold-filled, which means it is primarily another metal that the watchmaker finished with a thin layer of 18-karat gold. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of gold watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024How much your 18K gold chain is worth depends on several factors. As a material, 18-karat gold typically fetches a higher price than 14-karat and 10-karat gold on the scrap market because it contains more pure gold. When selling a piece for scrap, the length, thickness and weight of your chain will determine how much you can expect to receive for it. It's also possible that your chain may be worth more than the going scrap rate due to its style, maker, age and other characteristics. Consequently, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler evaluate your jewelry before you sell it. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of gold chains.