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
.12 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .12ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI Finger to...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Navette Ring with Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 4.75(Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Edwardian Diamond 9 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 9 karat Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .50 Cut: Old Mine Brilliant (Antique Cushion) Co...
Diamond, Rose Gold
.50 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50ct total weight Cut: Old Mine brilliant Color: H/I Clarity: VS/SI ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Straight Double Bar Jade Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.1 grams Jade: Natural, Green, 2 inches in length each.
Edwardian 14k Rose Gold Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14k Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Diamond Details: Old European Cut, Natural, G Color, VS Clarity, .75ct total weight.
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond 4.5 inch Long Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.4 grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamonds, Natural, 2.00ct total weight, G-H Color, VS Clarity Pin Me...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Judith Ripka Diamond, Aquamarine, and Citrine Long Chain
By Judith Ripka
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Judith Ripka Diamond, Aquamarine, and Citrine Long Chain Necklace - VHK#69b Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 65.6 g...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920 14K Yellow Gold 1.25cttw Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920 Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds Old Mine Cut 1.25cttw Color: H-I Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Estate Art Deco Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - VHK#438A
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Title: Estate Art Deco Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - VHK#438A Item Details: Year: 1920s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 62.3 grams Me...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Title: Estate Antique 14K Yellow Gold Double Chain with Slider - VHK#946A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Antique 14K Yellow Gold Double Chain with Slider - VHK#946A Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 26.03 grams Measurements: N...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.40 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .40 carat total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clar...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50 carat total weight Cut: Antique Rose Cut Color: G Clarity: VS...
Diamond, White Gold
Circa 1910s 14K Yellow Gold Antique Oval and Demantoid Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1910s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: .90ct, Antique Oval, K Color, VS Clarity S...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch Pin .20 Carat Fancy Brown Old Miner Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.3grams Diamond Details: .20ct, Old Mine Brilliant Diamond, Natural, Fancy Natural Brown, VS Clarity.
White Gold
1920s Unheated Natural Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8grams Ruby Details: .50ct, Unheated, Natural Ruby, Burmese Side Stone Details...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .45 carat Cut: Old European Color: H Clarity: VS2 Side Diamo...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00ct, total weight.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.30 Carat Sapphire Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Center Sapphire Details: Weight: .30 carat Cut: Old Mine Cushion Color: Blue, Natural & unhe...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Edwardian Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 18c Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Natural Turquoise Weight: 1.00ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Light Bl...
Yellow Gold
.55 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .55ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI1 Finger to ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.77 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .77ct, total Weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Light Brown to ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.25 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .25 carat total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I-J Cl...
Diamond, White Gold
Estate Antique Yellow Gold Long 50 inch Chain with Enhancer - VHK#980
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Antique Yellow Gold Long 50 inch Chain with Enhancer - VHK#980 Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 10K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 15grams Measurement: 50...
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.7 grams Ruby Details: .30ct, Pinkish-Red Ruby, VS Clean, Natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tigers Eye and 9 Carat Gold Signet Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The setting is modelled in 9ct gold. Hallmarked Chester 1917. Size: I 1/2 or 4 1/2 Face Dimensions: 19x13mm Weight: 6.1g
Tiger's Eye, Gold
.60 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .60ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J/K Clarity: V...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire by the yard Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.8g Maker: Norman Covan Diamond Details: Weight: 2.00ct total weight Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F Clarity...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.05 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.05ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: Clarity: Me...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian .55 Carat Old Miner Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Diamond Details: .55ct, Old Mine Brilliant (Antique Cushion), Natur...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1900 Edwardian 14K Rose Gold .20ct Old Mine Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .20ct Cut: Old Mine Color: I Clarity: VS Pin Measurements:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
.15 Carat Total Weight Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .15 carat total weight Cut: Old European brilliant ...
Diamond, White Gold
.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .42 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G Clarity: S...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond A & G initials on Lapis Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond A & G initials on Lapis Brooch - VHK#514b Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.3 grams Circa: 18...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Victorian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50ct Cut: Old Mine brilliant Color: H Clarity: SI Ruby Details: Wei...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.11 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.11ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: L/M Clarity: SI ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Crystal Terrier Dog Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1910s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 33.7 grams *Depicts a terrier standing on grass with a white, black and brown colored fur coat.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.65 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14k Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .65 carat Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: I-J Clarity: VS2 Side ...
White Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.3 grams Diamond Details: Old Mine Brilliant, .15ct total weight, I Color, Si ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.75 Carat Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .75ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: J Clarity: VS Sapphire Deta...
Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .60 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5212796761 Weight: .60carat Cut: Old European brillia...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.02 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5222113426 Weight: 1.02carat Cut: Old European brilli...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .70 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.75 Metal Type: 14karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5211864161 Weight: .70carat Cut: Old European brilli...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.32 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 22223071129 Weight: 1.32carat Cut: Old European bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Circa 1920s Antique Chain with Stations 13.5 inch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 14k white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.0 grams Length: 13.5 inches Condition: Excellent
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.20 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 9 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.3 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: 1.20ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: M Clarity: VS1 Finger ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1880s Item Details: Ring Size: 10 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.9 grams Diamond Details: Center Diamond: .65ct, Old Mine Brilliant...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA .88 Carat Art Deco Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.75 Metal Type: 18Karat White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:6214923298 Weight: .88carat Cut: Old European brillian...
Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring - VHK#566
Located in Hicksville, NY
14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring - VHK#566 Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9 grams Diamond Details...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 14K White Gold Art Deco Old European Diamond Ring with Sapphire Accents
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: .30ct, Old European Brilliant, J Color, VS C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring - VHK#1011
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Ring - VHK#1011 Item Details: Year: 1920s Ring Size: 6.25(Sizable) Metal Type: 18K gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.80 grams ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.30 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Pearl: Natural, Pinkish-White Diamond Details: Weight: .30ct, total weight Cut: Rose Cut, Antiqu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring - VHK#819A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring - VHK#819A Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
.95 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .95 carat Cut: Antique Cushion / Old Mine Brilliant Color: J...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.81 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.6 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #:2225823832 Weight: .81ct Cut: Old European Color: H C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA .89 Carat Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5211274200 Weight: .89ct Cut: Old European brilliant Colo...
Yellow Gold
Circa 1890s 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Cluster Navette Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1890s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .90 ct total weight Cut: Old European brilliant...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .80 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.25 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6214548871 Weight: .80 carat Cut: Old Mine Brillian...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.20 Carat Total Weight Edwardian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Turquoise Weight: .20 carat, total weight Cut: Oval Cabachon Co...
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.