Antique 15 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Cut Garnet Cross Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 15 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Cut Garnet Cross Charm Pendant
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Garnet Cross
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Cut Garnet Cross Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 15 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Cut Garnet Cross Charm Pendant
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Cross Mourning Locket
Located in New York, NY
garnets, showcasing a deep red hue. The intricate design features a cluster arrangement of garnets
Garnet, Vermeil
Antique Bohemian Garnet Cross Crucifix Garnets solid Gilt Silver/ 9.9gr
Located in SE
Fine old Bohemian Silver Cross Pendant with rose cut Bohemian Garnets. Austrian - Hungarian Empire
Garnet, Silver
Reliquary of the Cardinal: Austro-Hungarian Garnet Cross, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
monumental cross pendant—crafted in Austria around 1880—is rendered in 18k yellow gold and set with four deep
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 6.00 Carat Rose Cut Red Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cross pendant. It is crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features 11
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Tennis Racket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian bohemian garnet crossed tennis rackets brooch. Set in gold filled metal with
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique Garnet & Diamond Cross Pendant circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Summary: Antique Garnet & Diamond Cross Pendant Description: An antique Victorian garnet and rose
White Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cross Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
cross design adorned with vivid green demantoid garnet stones. These striking gems are beautifully
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold cross c.1820
Garnet, 14k Gold
Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
cut natural Garnets complemented by six natural (the smallest stones) Rubies Cross measures: 53 x 36
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise and Garnet Enamel Large Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 14 Karat Gold Red Garnet Openwork Cross Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This impressive antique cross pendant is crafted in solid 14K gold and set with richly faceted deep
Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,299
W 1.34 in D 0.12 in L 2.09 in
Art Nouveau 19 Karat Gold Portuguese Cross with Garnets and Zircons
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
intense red garnets. 37 brilliant cut zircons and 4 marquise cut garnets have been used to decorate this
Garnet, Zircon, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
$1,000
H 2.64 in W 1.46 in D 0.34 in
Antique Austrian Bohemian Cross Silver Turquoise Garnet Pearl Enamel Pendant/11g
Located in SE
Antique Cross in guilt Silver decorated with natural blue Turquoises, one Garnets , pearls and
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Yellow Gold Garnet Victorian Solitaire Bar Brooch - 10k Antique Floral Cross Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Garnet Cut: Round Color: Red Style: Solitaire Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Covered C-Clasp
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine, museum quality unusual early Byzantine 6th-8th Century AD amulet ring with a hidden cross
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
demantoid garnets. The cross is handcrafted in silver-topped gold (front – silver, back – 14K gold). The
$2,750
H 4.14 in W 2.72 in D 0.4 in
Large Antique High Renaissance Style Emerald Natural Pearl Garnet Silver Cross
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite museum quality large antique High Renaissance style emerald, natural pearl, garnet silver
Silver
Antique gold and garnet locket and chain
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold, rope twist, chain suspending an oval locket inset with garnets in a maltese cross
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century 206.60Ct Cabochon Cut Garnet 1.49Ct Diamond Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
garnet. The detachable cross pendant is ornamented with a further four cabochon cut garnets and single
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Bohemian Garnet Diamond 18K Cross Pendant Vienna circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Bohemian Garnet Diamond 18K Cross Pendant Vienna circa 1870 Magnificent antique cross
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vintage Rhodolite Garnet, 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (6) rose-cut oval rhodolite garnets, 9.5 X 7.4 mm, each collet set and foil backed in an
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Garnet Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace 18 Carat Gold, circa 1850
Located in Lancaster , GB
A magnificent antique French necklace Circa 1850, featuring a cross pendant and chain made up of
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Sterling Mourning Cross & Bracelet with Red Garnets & Hematites
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage mourning cross set in silver with garnets and hematites on a figaro sterling silver
Unavailable
19th Century Mulit Gem Cross
Located in Oxford, GB
A Gold Early/Mid Victorian Cross, set with hessonite garnets, amethysts,moonstones and zircon and
Amethyst, Garnet, Moonstone, Zircon, 9k Gold
Victorian garnet bangle bracelet in 18k gold
Located in PARIS, FR
with four large cabochon almandine garnets, topped with a cross set with 18 fine pearls. A drop-shaped
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
H 1.97 in L 0.99 in
Diamonds and Garnets Cross Templar Military Order of Christ Grand 1600s Brooch
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Magnificent and very Rare, Museum Quality Seventeenth Century (1600s) Grand Cross of the
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Large Edwardian Diamond and Garnet Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the early 1900s, this exquisite antique Edwardian cross-shaped pendant features a round
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 1890s Garnet Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 5.56 carat garnet and 15 karat yellow gold cross pendant with a 9
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A petite cross consisting of four minimally-faceted garnets, held with golden prongs and
Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Oversized Garnet Gold Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Large garnets, with domed cabochon tops and subtly faceted girdles are assembled in the shape of a
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Hessonite Tsavorite Garnet Gold Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A lovely antique cross, decorated with richly hued garnets and bordered by a scrolling frame of
Garnet, Tsavorite, 15k Gold, Gold
Victorian Granulated Garnet and Pearl Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and pearls. For she who seeks a cross with a bit of character! The back is fitted with a pin-back and
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Garnet Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
gold, this fantastic piece is comprised of a beautiful Maltese cross which hangs from a garnet link
Garnet, 18k Gold
Georgian Garnet and Paste Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a genuine antique treasure. The cross is a symbol of the Church of Jesus Christ in
Silver
Etruscan Revival Chalcedony and Garnet Yellow Gold Maltese Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Fine Maltese cross made of four chalcedony triangles arranged around an intricately granulated core
Garnet, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Garnet Saltire Cross And Crown Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features Scottish agates and garnets. Saltire, also called St. Andrew’s, cross is a heraldic symbol in
Agate, Garnet, Silver
Victorian Garnet Citrine Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornate cross with a circular center and gemmed extensions Centering a 8.3 mm round
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Scarce Antique Catalan 18th Century Gold Foiled Rose Cut Perpignan Garnet Ring
Located in London, GB
region. The badine cross is a regional cross mounted with rose cut and foiled Perpignan garnets. The word
Garnet, Gold
Brooch and Pendant in the Shape of Maltese Cross
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Georgian brooch in the shape of a Maltese cross in silver with gold backing and open-set
Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, S...
Mid-19th Century Enamel and Multi-Stone Cross and Matching Chain, circa 8500
Located in Aspen, CO
Victorian enamel chain with natural stones, peridot, garnet and aquamarines set (foil-back
Aquamarine, Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold
Sold
H 6 in W 3.75 in D 0.5 in
Book of Common Prayer / Hymnal, 2 Vols., Elaboratly Leather Bound by Grabau
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
multi-colored morocco onlays, gilt cross to covers, red garnet inlay to the cross center on "Common
Leather
Bohemian Garnet Cross Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
The Victorian Garnet Cross Pendant is a masterpiece of Victorian Garnet Jewelry. It has a
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
Ancient Gold Byzantine and Garnet Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
centre of the cross is a circular garnet cabochon. The medieval empire of Byzantium was justly famous for
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Heartwarming Georgian Garnet Cross with Floral Form, c. 1820-30
Located in Stamford, CT
floral cross. A central flower is the focus while the oval garnets surrounding are petals. The back is
Garnet, 15k Gold
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.71 in D 0.2 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Garnet 14K Rose Gold and Silver Cross
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian period garnet, 14K Rose gold and silver cross pendant 19th Century Unusual
Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 16.29 Carat Garnet and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 16.29 carat garnet and 15 karat yellow gold cross pendant and chain
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Cannetille Garnet Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
celebrated antique style to delight your jewel box. 15k yellow gold and cabochon garnets offer a rich
Garnet, 15k Gold
Elegantly Simple Victorian Garnet Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Small but with a big statement, this lovely Victorian period cross is made of table cut pyrope
Garnet, 14k Gold
Large Stylized Antique Garnet and Silver Victorian Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Large cross, garnets set in silver, measuring 3.5 by 2.5 inches. A rather bold statement for
Garnet, 18k Gold
Art Deco 9ct Gold Garnet & Cultured Pearl Cross
Located in London, GB
Antique Art Deco 9ct Gold Garnet & Cultured seed pearl cross Fully Hallmarked by Nathan Bros. Dated
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Imperial Russian Cross Garnets Pendant, Workmaster Karl Gustav Hjalmar Armfelt
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present an Imperial Russian gilt silver Orthodox cross pendant with 22 cabochon cut garnet
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Edwardian Gemset Gold Cross
Located in Houston, TX
An Edwardian 14K rosy yellow gold cross, set with sapphire, amethyst, spinel, garnet, opal and
Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Spinel, Zircon, 14k Gold
Georgian Gold and Garnet Snowflake Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
candlelight at night. The cross resembles a snowflake. It has round, oval and square garnets which mixture
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond cross necklace, the cross pendant consisted of six circular cabochon
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pearl Garnet Cross
Located in Milano, IT
An antique yellow gold pearl and garnet cross pendant. Sicily, XVIII century. In a later old fitted
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Portuguese Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Milano, IT
A silver, garnet, chysoberil and white aquamarine cross of the Military Order of Christ. Portugal
Aquamarine, Garnet, Sterling Silver
Victorian Amethyst Demantoid Garnet Cross Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This superb antique cross pendant set with vibrant purple amethysts and green demantoid garnets
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian era 18K gold French Perpignan garnet cross pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful 19th century cross pendant made of 10 sparkling Perpignan garnets. The
Garnet, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.86 in W 1.23 in D 0.16 in
Antique Georgian Foiled Back Garnet Cross Drop Pendant Necklace in 14ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
and and set with Garnets that have foiled behind, a popular Georgian style. The crucifix shape is made
Garnet, Gold
Georgian Garnet Pendant Cross
Located in London, GB
A flat cut Garnet Cross in a closed back Gold mount. This type of garnet, flat with faceted edges
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Cabochon Garnet and Gold Cross
Located in London, GB
This magnificent Victorian High Church Cross is set with 7 Cabochon Garnets in closed back rub over
Garnet, 18k Gold
A Victorian Cabochon Garnet & Rose Diamond Pendant Cross
Located in London, GB
The small proportions and scale of this Heart and Cross Pendant are quite exquisite. The piece is
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Georgian Era Foiled Garnet Necklace & Maltese Cross
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th Century Foiled Garnet necklace with detachable Maltese cross. Very large in scale
18k Gold
Antique Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Gold Collar and Cross, circa 1770
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
special as this, an absolutely incredible Georgian collar and cross. All set in 18ct Gold, Circa 1770
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Late Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant. Professionally cleaned and polished to show original details
Garnet, Bronze
Late Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Late Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant. Professionally cleaned and polished to show original details
Garnet, Bronze
Mystery & Virtue: Rare Masonic Knights Templar Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
octagonal face is embellished with a dramatic three dimensional garnet cross of the Knights Templar. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Regal Garnet Maltese Cross Gold Orb Pin
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous little stick pin holds a Maltese Cross sitting upon an Orb adorned with Garnets. One
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.78 in W 1.58 in
Georgian 18ct Yellow Gold Garnet Cabochon and Pearl Cross Pendant, Circa 1820
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
of the cross with the deep, pigeon blood red polish garnets set to each arm of the cross with a
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Antique Garnet Snake Bracelet Victorian Serpent Bangle circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Victorian Coiled Snake Bracelet with beautiful Bohemian Garnets set in the head and eyes dating to circa 1830-1870. The bangle bracelet is ...
Garnet, Gold-filled
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
$11,500
W 1 in D 0.25 in L 1.38 in
Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Classic Georgian period 3.7TCW Old Mine cut diamond 18K yellow gold cross 19th Century Composed of eleven G-H-I Old Mine cut diamonds with the center stone measuring approximately .4...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring natural 0.8ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS6.25 / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum decorated with 19 natural Blue Sapphire stones and 2 Diamonds . Vintage ring , hand - made in Europe ca 1950s -1960s, band hallm...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Colombian emerald and diamond cross pendant, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond cross pendant. Set to centre with a round transitional cut diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 0.40 carats, flanked by fo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Iconic 1820s Georgian English Flat-Cut Garnet Riviere 9ct Rose Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking Iconic 1820s Georgian Flat-cut Foil-back Red Garnet Rivière Necklace The most delicious berry red dream! The dominant style of the Georgian era, the rivière was an in...
Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Carlo Giuliano Etruscan Revival Amethyst Locket
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in Napoli, IT
Precious Art Magnificent large locket from the Victorian period, artfully crafted by Carlo Giuliano One of the leading jewellery masters during the Victorian period, rewarded by Quee...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Georgian c.1800 Cut Steel and Glass Antique Pendant
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful cut steel pendant dates from the Georgian era. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This pendant was made in the Georgian era. It was perhaps originally a butt...
Cut Steel
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic black Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Collection Bombshell vinyl trench coat. This stunning jacket exudes a hypnotic blend of dominance and sophistication. Its sculptural s...
Giambattista Valli Runway Splash Print "Pretty in Purple" Silk Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giambattista Valli lovely feminine dress as seen on the runway. Fashioned of silk chiffon in a subtle purple and lavender splash print. Fully pleated throughout. Featuring narrow...
Dior Sequin Embellished Silk Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in London, England
Dior Sequin Embellished Silk Low back Gown - Luxurious silk bodied and lined gown - Dark silver, translucent and champagne gold sequins - Dark grey stitching - Nude silk thin strap...
$77,828
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Dolce & Gabbana Swarovski Crystal Mesh Fringed Lace-Up Evening Dress, FW 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Fabric: 100% Real Crystal ▪ Details: Museum Grade ▪ Size: IT40 - FR...
1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides. One internal removable bezel inside, no glass. All parts tested 18K Yellow Gold. ...
18k 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.