1.01 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.01 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: Q-R Clarity: VS1 Fing...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Blue Zircon Earrings - VHK#635a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Blue Zircon Earrings - VHK#635a Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 14k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Zircon Details: 1c...
Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Palladium Topped 14K Gold Diamond Cufflinks J R Wood & Sons 1920s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco circa 1920s Cuff links, Palladium Topped 14 Karat gold hallmarked J R Wood & Sons New York, New York Made in America Art Deco circa 1920s Palladium Topped 14 Karat gold hal...
Estate Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Jumbo Cuflinks - VHK#238a
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Jumbo Cuflinks - VHK#238a Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.2 grams Measure...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Swivel Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous swivel fob holds a yellow citrine stone and the frame and loop is modelled out of 9ct gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1905. Height including Loop: 35mm Stone Width: 22mm ...
Citrine, Gold
Estate Victorian 1880s Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Unique Link Chain
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 1880s Antique 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Unique Link Chain - VHK#816a Item Details: Year: 1880S Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.8 gra...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Ring Size: 10.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.70 grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamond, .15ct, K/L, VS Clarity ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faberge Antique Guilloche Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
Brooch measures 1 10/16" x 0.5". Hallmarked 56, WM, Gold hallmark. Weight - 7.7 grams.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Estate Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Cabochon Ring - VHK#292a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Tourmaline Cabochon Ring - VHK#292a Item Details: Year: 1880s Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 15c Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8....
Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Victorian 11K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring - VHK#694A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 11K Yellow Gold Amethyst Ring - VHK#694A Item Details: Year: 1890s Ring Size: 8.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 11K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams A...
Gold, Yellow Gold
1.37 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.37 carat Cut: Old Mine / Antique Cushion Color: K-L Clarit...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate 1983 Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Money Clip - VHK#773a
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1983 Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Money Clip - VHK#773a Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.5 grams Maker: Tiffany & Co...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1902 Platinum & Gold Engraved Edwardian Wedding Band - VHK#26
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1902 Platinum & Gold Engraved Edwardian Wedding Band - VHK#26 Item Details: Year: 1902 (Engraved) Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: Platinum & 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, an...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Victorian Bracelet with Color Stones
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 17.5 grams (All Items Total) Stone Details: Type: Synthetic Cut: Old Mine Cut Measurement: 7 Inches L...
Yellow Gold
Estate 1920s 19K Yellow Gold Cherub Brooch with Signature - VHK#538b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1920s 19K Yellow Gold Cherub Brooch with Signature - VHK#538b Item Details: Metal Type: 19K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 29.7 grams Pin Measurements: 1.8 inc...
Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Old Mine Diamond and Pearl Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Diamond Details: Old Mine Brilliant, .40ct, H Color, VS Clarity, Natural Diamond Measurement: 2 inch lon...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique French 18k Gold Art Nouveau floral pearl Ring - French horse hallmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ring weight : 1,3 gr Ringhead width : 0,7 cm Ring size : 7 3/4 US - 56,5 FR Condition : Very Good - Antique Material : 18K yellow gold Hallmark : French horse head Condition...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Canetille 15K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Citrine & Seed Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Year: 1700s Metal Type: 15K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 16.1 grams Pin Measurements: Center Full Length: 7.5 cm (75 mm) Width: 55 mm Top Tallest Height...
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Old Mine Brilliant Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00ct, total weight Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: J/K Clarity: SI-I Measurement: ...
Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18K & 14K Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.50 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: Very Light Yellow, U-...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Filigree Sapphire Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.25 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Sapphire Details: .40ct, Blue Sapphire, Round Brilliant, Natural Sap...
White Gold
Estate Art Deco 14K White Gold Alternating Link Chain with Engraving - VHK#939A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Art Deco 14K White Gold Alternating Link Chain with Engraving - VHK#939A Item Details: Year: 1920s Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.83 grams Meas...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1900 14K Yellow Gold Ornate Design Turquoise Pin - VHK#109
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1900 14K Yellow Gold Ornate Design Turquoise Pin - VHK#109 Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Pin Measurements: ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.83 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .83carat Cut: Rose Cut Color: I Clarity: VS Finger to Top ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1900s Edwardian Platinum and Yellow Gold Cufflinks with Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum and 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.7 grams Diamond Details: .10ct total weight, Old Mine Brilliant, G-H, VS.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Engraved Cufflinks
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These stylish engraved cufflinks are finely engraved with a swirl and scroll pattern with the initials 'E L' and are modelled in 9ct gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1913. Cufflink Face...
Gold
GIA Certified .63 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT#5201384114 Weight: .63 carat Cut: Old European Color: I Clarit...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Stone Old Mine Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: .40ct, total weight, old mine brilliant, G Color, VS...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920 14K White Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.7 grams Diamond Details: 0.03ct, Color: G, Clarity: VS, Old European Cut, Natural Diamond Measu...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Cross Pendant - VHK#552B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Cross Pendant - VHK#552B Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.23 grams Ruby Details...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Edwardian Oval Cabachon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Center Stone Details: Weight: 2.00carat Cut: Oval, Cabachon Color: Mixed Color Play Finger...
Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Crystal Yellow Gold Fox Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Hand carved quartz crystal fox face brooch in 14k yellow gold. 1 round cabochon crystal 14k yellow gold Hallmark: correct Quality 3.4 grams Top to bottom: 13.7mm or .5 Inc...
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.10 Carat Total Weight Diamond White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .10 carat, total weight Cut: Antique Single Cut Color: F Clarity: SI Fin...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified .99 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.6 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT# 5202623825 Weight: .99 carat Cut: Antique Cushion C...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Snail Brooch with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.2 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, F Color, VS Clarity Hallmarks: “MDJ18K” on the back of th...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Cartier Paris Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 17.8 grams Signed Cartier Paris, with serial numbers.
Yellow Gold
1900s Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold and Citrine Bracelet
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 16.7 grams (All Items Total) Stone Details: Natural, Citrine.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Metal Type: 1K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.5 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, G-H Color, VS/SI clarity, Natural Old mine cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Metal Type: 1K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.5 grams Diamond Details: 1.00ct total weight, G-H Color, VS/SI clarity, Natural Old mine cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.98 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 10 Metal Type: 14karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .98carat Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: G Clarity: I1 Finge...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.4 grams Diamond Details: 2.00ct total weight, Old Mine Brilliant, Natural Diamonds, J/K Color, SI Clari...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s French 18K Yellow Gold Multi-color Gemstone Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare French 18K yellow gold emerald rubellite enamel pearl brooch set with 1 cabochon rubellite, 8 emerald cut emeralds and 4 natural seed pearls Approximate weight: 11.8 grams App...
Emerald, Rubelite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Clover Brooch – Pearl, French Horse head hallmark
Located in Antwerp, BE
The brooch is hallmarked with a French horse head. This particular hors-head hallmark is a French hallmark that was set in gold jewelry between 1838 and 1919.
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k White Gold .45ct Old European Brilliant Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: 18k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .45ct Cut: Old European Brilliant Clarity: VS1 Color: I Band Width: 3....
White Gold
Estate 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Horse Brooch with Sapphire and Pearls - VHK#653a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Horse Brooch with Sapphire and Pearls - VHK#653a Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.2 grams *Natural Sapphir...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 carat Vintage Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.3 grams Diamond Details: .50ct, Natural Diamond, Old Mine Brilliant, J/K Color, SI Clarity Band Wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1890s 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Old Mine Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.8 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old mine brilliant cut, natural diamonds, G Color, VS Clari...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Circa 1920s 18K White Gold Old Mine Cluster Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, H Color, VS Clarity, Old M...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.25 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS F...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Circa 1920s 18K White Gold 1.20ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 5.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.9 grams Center Diamond Details: 1.20ct, Natural Diamond, Old Europ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Two Stone Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old mine brilliant, H ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.98 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .98 Carat Cut: Antique Cushion Color: O-P C...
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Circa 1899 10k Rose Gold Engraved Locket Pin - VHK#18
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa 1899 10k Rose Gold Engraved Locket Pin - VHK#18 Item Details: Year: 1899 Metal Type: 10k Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.2 grams Measurements: 1.6in x 1.4in Engr...
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate FabeEstate Faberge 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Unique Link Chain - VHK#974
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Faberge 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel Unique Link Chain - VHK#974 Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.7 grams Maker: Faber...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 9ct Gold Albert Bracelet, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Crafted at the turn of the century this Albert chain bracelet is made in 9 carat rose gold. Hallmarked on each link as well as the T bar, the bracelet is 19.5 cm in length with a wei...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Diamond and Chalcedony Bracelet
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Diamond and Chalcedony Bracelet - VHK#807B Item Details Year: 1925 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.44 grams (Al...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.56 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .56 carat Cut: Old European brilliant Colo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Estate "Vendorafa" 18K Yellow Gold Extra Large Dragon Fly Brooch - VHK#5a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 58.0 grams Made by an Italian Designer Vendorafa Diamond Eyes, Antique Single Cut.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Edwardian 1.08ct Old European Diamond Engagement Rin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: 1.08ct, Old European Brilliant, I Color, I...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910 Edwardian 14K White Gold .50cttw Old Mine Diamond Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1910 Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50cttw Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: J Clarit...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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