Antique Gold Cameo Ring
$1,665
Antique Gold Cameo Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Mounted Cameo ring Circa 1890s stamped 9ct with makers initials ?
Antique Late 19th Century European Classical Roman Dome Rings
Gold
$1,665
Antique Gold Cameo Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Mounted Cameo ring Circa 1890s stamped 9ct with makers initials ?
Gold
Antique Gold Cameo Psyche & Ero Embracing Wreath to Make Immortal Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Psyche and Ero Embracing Wreath to Make Immortal Weight: 15.1 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.10 x 1.70 Inches Hallmark: 14K Metal: Tested 12.96K - 13.20k Gold Item #: BR-1352-07...
14k Gold
Antique and Vintage Carved Shell and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this gold cameo ring. Condition This antique gold cameo ring is excellent quality,...
Yellow Gold
Antique Cameo Gold Pearl Set
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Cameo Gold Pearl Set. Early 20th Century.
Pearl, Gold
Antique Cameo Brooch, Yellow Gold
Located in Napoli, Campania
Authentic 19°century Brooch in 12k yellow gold structure with a central cameo finely carved with lady motif. This cameo was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths The lady rap...
Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Antique Cameo Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This antique carved shell cameo is set inside what is at least a 10k bezel but is potentially a bit finer. This Cameo has very fine detailed carving work and appears to be of Italian...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold "Zeus" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique shell cameo features a powerful portrait of Zeus, king of the Greek gods, depicted with a regal expression and flowing beard.
Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 2.7 Grams Stone: Hardstone Cameo Face of Ring: 8.6 x 12.3 x 7.1mm Ring Size: 6.5 Hallmark: 10K Tested ITEM #: BR-887-022123-15
Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch This Edwardian natural shell hand carved cameo depicts a handsome centurion of Roman Empire design.
Gold
Antique brooch cameo 14 K gold.
Located in Berlin, BE
AThis antique brooch is a true work of art. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, it boasts a finely detailed cameo depicting the portrait of a young lady with flowing hair.
Gold
Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
19th century oval brooch-pendant decorated with a cameo depicting a young woman in Renaissance taste. Gold openwork mounts, heightened with pearls. 18 carat
Coral, Gold
$14,712Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 21K Gold Cameo Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1860. This tiara is a masterwork of craftsmanship, showcasing the art of cameo carving at its finest. The piece consists of three impeccably detailed cameos, each presenting a ...
Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a finely detailed cameo set in a rose gold band. The cameo depicts a classical profile, intricately carved with precision. The gold setting enhances the ...
Onyx, 10k Gold
9ct Gold Italian Antique Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Italian Antique Cameo Pendant Hand carved cameo shell with a darker than usual background enhanced by the setting which allows light to transcend through with a dangling re...
9k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A finely crafted brooch featuring an intricately carved cameo, set in an ornate yellow gold frame. The design showcases a classical profile adorned with a delicate necklace, highligh...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Antique Carved Shell Cameo
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 10k yellow gold antique seashell carved cameo of classic maiden.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Diamond Cameo Gold Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold cameo brooch pendant, set with carnelian and approx. 1.40ctw in diamonds.
Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold
12K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo 15.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique yellow gold shell cameo. The bezel tests 52% gold using an XRF metals analyzer, a little over 12k gold.
Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Lava Cameo Ring, featuring a finely hand-carved lava cameo depicting a classical profile.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Cameo pendant brooch Beautiful Hardstone Cameo Filigree detailing, two colour gold.
Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Ring, showcasing a finely carved coral cameo in warm natural tones, set within a classic yellow gold frame.
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Italian Seven Cameo Gold Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
The bracelet consists of two carved red and white marble and five various color lava cameos. The cameos are circa 1780 – 1820. The solid 18K gold setting is a later replacement, circ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 12k Yellow Gold Psyche Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and ethereal, this antique cameo brooch captures the timeless beauty of Psyche, the mythological figure symbolizing the soul.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Hardstone Cameo Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Earrings 15ct Gold Circa 1870 Gorgeous Victorian, Carnelian Hardstone Cameo Earrings.
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of Victorian craftsmanship, this antique cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of a Grecian woman in profile.
9k Gold
Antique White Gold "Edwardian Marriage" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique shell cameo brooch captures a romantic Edwardian marriage scene, delicately hand-carved in natural shell.
White Gold
Antique 1850s Cameo Enamel Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique necklace europe 19th century 1850/1880s necklace centered with a female profile cameo in 14k gold setting attached with a chain decorted with enamel in biedermeier style
Antique 14ct Gold, Edwardian Cameo Pendant, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Pendant Circa 1910 A finely crafted 14ct gold pendant set with an oval helmeted classical cameo, carved in crisp white relief against a deep red ground.
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Agate Cameo Ring in 10k Rose Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Agate Cameo Ring in 10k Rose Gold This antique ring is crafted in 10k rose gold and features a rectangular black agate cameo depicting a classical woman in profile.
Agate, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Agate Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant-Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large antique cameo depicting a noble woman dressed in a beautiful gown with flowers in her hair.
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Style Citrine Cameo Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A modern ring made in the antique style! It features a 11.75 carat citrine cameo hand-carved with the relief of a noble gentleman.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
This lovely cameo captures the serene profile of a woman gracefully adorned with swept up flowing locks highlighted by two decorative flowers. This hand carved conch shell cameo is d...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hardstone and Diamond Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique hardstone and 0.68ct diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We really love hard stone cameo rings and this is perhaps the nicest we have had to date. The ring mount is crafted from 18 karat yellow and rose gold and has been rub over set with ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch 11.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique shell cameo brooch with 10k yellow gold bezel.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Cameo Antique Brooch with Natural Pearls
By Tara Shaw-2
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Victorian high relief jet cameo brooch featuring an African male profile head in high relief in a bezel setting. Circa 1830-1860. Surrounded by a 9 Karat rose gold bezel with wired...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Cameo Pendant w Matching Cameo Earring Set
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulously framed in 18 karat gold, each has achieved a very attractive yellow green gold antique patina over time.
Pearl, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold
$25,000
Antique Agate Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique Agate Cameo Pendant An oval agate cameo pendant featuring light blue enamel on the border.
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Frame Ceramic Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A refined antique cameo brooch pendant crafted in rich 17k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
$22,850
Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in its 18K yellow gold mounting...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Eros cameo ring in 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique Eros cameo ring in 18 karat gold. Ring with an octagonal bezel centered with an antique-style cameo, depicting Eros playing the flute, leaning against a column.
Gold
Antique Carved Hardstone and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 18 karat yellow gold, carved hardstone cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose cold with Shell Cameos. Circa late 1800s
14k Gold
12K Yellow Gold Antique Carved Cameo Shell Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Large antique shell cameo brooch with 12k yellow gold frame.
Yellow Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Milano, MI
Antique shell cameo of very fine manufacture and particular subject depicting a classical male bust, with delicate gold setting.
18k Gold
Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sweet image on this delicately carved cameo brooch is of a lovely lady with gorgeous detail. The carving is set in a very simple 18carat gold frame. Dimensions: 32x25mm Weigh...
Yellow Gold
Antique 8k Yellow Gold Conch Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This piece carries a sense of history and charm, making it a thoughtful addition to any antique jewelry collection. Weight: 15.0 Grams Stone: Shell Cameo Measurements: 45 x 39.45 x ...
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct gold , Three Graces cameo ring
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful and Rare Antique Victorian 9ct gold cameo ring featuring a finely carved shell depicting the Three Graces, a classic motif symbolizing charm, beauty, and creativity.
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 13k Yellow Gold Raphael Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 13k yellow gold shell cameo brooch, finely carved and depicting the classical portrait of “Raphael.”
Yellow Gold
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Coral Cameo Diamond Ring, featuring an intricately hand-carved coral cameo framed in warm 10k yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 8k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Hera Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is crafted in 8k yellow gold and features a finely detailed hand-carved shell cameo depicting Hera, queen of the Olympian gods.
Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Proper Lady Shell Cameo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 13k yellow gold bracelet featuring an intricately carved shell cameo depicting a "Proper Lady."
Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Tri-Colored Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large lovely Carved Cameo Pin and Pendant. Depicting a lovely lady, set in 14K Rose, yelllow and green gold. Delicate Floral bows are at 12, 3, 6 and 9 O'clock. Has a bale so that y...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 12k Yellow Gold "Archangel Gabriel" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sublime and spiritually resonant, this antique brooch features a finely carved shell cameo of the Archangel Gabriel, known as the divine messenger.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Hardstone Classical Warrior Cameo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 13k yellow gold hardstone cameo ring featuring an oval carved coral cameo depicting a classical warrior. The helmeted profile is rendered in soft peach-pink coral tones again...
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Cameo Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Habille Filigree Antique
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A SUPERB ART DECO - VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE CARVED SHELL CAMEO DIAMOND HABILLE RING WITH A GORGEOUS FACE AND ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT DETAIL AND ARTISANSHIP IN A BEAUTIFUL ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19k Yellow Gold Apollo Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Apollo.”
Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Warrior and Muse Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique yellow gold shell cameo pendant features an intricately carved scene of a warrior and a muse, capturing the spirit of classical Athens.
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14ct Gold Edwardian Carved Sardonyx Cameo Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Earrings 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Gorgeous Edwardian, Sardonyx Cameo Earrings.
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Victory Scene Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Victory Cameo Brooch, intricately carved with a detailed scene of cherubs and winged figures are set in a warm yellow gold frame. The cameo's delicate craftsmanship is highlight...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet
Located in London, GB
A very unusual antique gold ring set with a carved brown and white hardstone cameo depicting the theatrical comic mask of Silenus, the Greek mythological old rustic god of wine-makin...
Agate, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold Italian Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENSAISSANCE CAMEO RING Italy? 16th century in a 20th century setting Gold and sardonyx Weight 6.5 gr.; bezel 16.1 x 16.9 x 7.4 mm.; circumference 50.3 mm.; US size 5½; UK size L In...
Gold
Antique Gold and Agate Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENAISSANCE CAMEO RING Italy, cameo: second half of 16th century in a late 18th century ring Gold, agate , black enamel Weight 6.3 gr.; bezel 18.8 x 16.9 x 6.5 mm.; circumference ...
Agate, Gold
Unavailable
Antique Gold and Agate Cameo Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique Gold and Agate Cameo Ring The Cameo is very beautiful, it represent the prowl of an antique man profile.
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Cameo Ring Gold and Bronze
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique cameo ring gold and bronze, the ring in gold 18 karats.
Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
Antique Shell Cameo
Located in New York City, NY
Beautifully worked antique shell cameo set in 14kt yellow gold frame with original pin back and swivel pendant bale.
14k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Italian Coral Gold Cameo Suite
Located in London, GB
A 19th century coral suite consisting of a multi-strand bead necklace, bracelet, earrings and brooch. The earrings are of tassel form and the necklace, bracelet and brooch are each s...
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.25 in D 0.375 in L 1.7 in
Antique Cameo 18k yellow gold diamonds sardonyx brooch / pendant France, 1838
Located in Miami, FL
Antique hand carved Cameo on oval sardonyx plate brooch / pendant with 18k yellow gold frame surrounded by 3 from four sides old rose cut antique diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10k Gold Conch Shell Cameo Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique 10k gold conch shell cameo bracelet circa 1890, unmarked, tested 10k gold.
10k Gold
Gold and Agate Cameos French Antique Earrings
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A lovely pair of antique earrings, made in France circa 1870. Made in yellow gold 18K and set with two agate cameos.
Agate, Gold
Unavailable
Antique Cameo Coral Gold Brooch And Earrings
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique brooch and earrings in 18 k yellow gold with coral cameo "Angel's skin".
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Cameo Gold Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
For more details please click continue reading down below.. This fabulous Victorian high carat Gold cameo boasts a spectacular high relief profile carving. Carved from bull mouth s...
Gold
Unavailable
L 7.68 in
Antique necklace cameo pendant in 18k gold, victorian agate cameo locket pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique necklace cameo pendant in 18 karat yellow and rose gold.
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Pink Cameo Brooch
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A lovely antique cameo pin. Beautifully carved figure of a lady on semi precious stone. The metal frame features a flowing design which holds a carved pink cameo. 1.24” h x 0.96” w ...
14k Gold
Unavailable
Antique Coral Cameo Earrings
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Coral Cameo Earring in 14 karat yellow gold. 1850 1900
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Cameo Coral and Gold Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
These are beautifully carved delicate Victorian earrings .
Coral
20K Antique Vintage Cameo Drop Earrings Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Vintage Cameo Drop Earrings in 20K Yellow Gold.
Yellow Gold
Antique Boxed Gold Cameo Swivel Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique Victorian hand carved Conch Shell Cameo brooch is set in a lovely 9ct Yellow Gold leaf gallery.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Renaissance Marriage Portrait Cameo in Gold Setting
Located in Chicago, IL
RENAISSANCE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT CAMEO IN MODERN GOLD SETTING Italy (?), 16th-17th century White agate, modern gold setting Weight: 10.8 g.; circumference: 54.4 mm.; size: US 7, UK N ½ ...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Antique Coral Cameo Drop Earrings
Located in BALMAIN, NSW
Antique Coral Cameo Drop Earrings Set in 9ct yellow gold New Drop with original claw setting with carved Cameo in Coral Cameo size - 12.5mm x 8mm x 3mm Claw setting size - 14mm x 10...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.99 in D 0.48 in Dm 0.99 in L 1.38 in
Antique Etruscan Style Agate Cameo Gold Earrings circa 1860
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Etruscan Style Agate Cameo Gold Earrings circa 1860 These decorative earrings with agate gems in the archaeological style were made around 1860 from 14K gold.
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Vintage Cameo Drop Earrings in 20K Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Vintage Cameo Drop Earrings in 20K Yellow Gold.
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9 Carat Gold Hand-Carved Cameo Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique 9ct Yellow Gold Bull mouth Shell Victorian Cameo pendant is circa 1880.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carved Coral Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
IMPORTANT ANTIQUE CARVED CORAL CAMEO BROOCH, the carving in high relief of a woman's bust. The mount set with green and red stones and decorated with granulation balls. Cameo probabl...
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Important Exquisite Rare Antique Hardstone Gold & Enamel Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A high-quality gold hardstone cameo (Circa 1860) depicting a classical roman lady, probably a deity or Bacchante. The detail is magnificent, with intricately hand-carved hardstone co...
Gold, Enamel
Antique Revival Coral Cameo Brooch in 22 Carat Gold
Located in SEVILLA, ES
Revival brooch in 22 karat yellow gold with a coral cameo with a classic lady. Wonderful XIXth century handcraft work.
Coral, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch 15 Carat Gold Pearls
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 15ct yellow gold Victorian brooch is made of hand carved hardstone. Circa 1880 - 1900. The fabulous hardstone cameo is carved superbly and executed with high relief w...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Kt Yellow Gold Victorian Antique Brooch with Cameo
Located in roma, IT
Antique Victorian brooch with cameo depicting goddess Ebe with Zeus transformed into an eagle in a beautiful 15 kt yellow gold carved frame.
Yellow 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.