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
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
.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
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
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
.55 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .55 carat, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H Cl...
Diamond, 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
.50Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat White Gold/Platinum Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: Platinum & 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.77 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .50ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Col...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
.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
GIA Certified 1.01 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2211796738 Weight: 1.01 carat Cut: Old European bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .82 Carat Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.57 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:2225646966 Weight: .82ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: ...
Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Hallmarked Birmingham 1907. Ring Size: S or 9 Face Width: 7.5mm Height Off Finger: 4mm Weight: 3.5g
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified .82 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: 2.1 grams Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2225455957 Weight: .82ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: G Clari...
Yellow Gold
.60 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .60 carat Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS2 S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Natural Brown Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring - VHK#142
Located in Hicksville, NY
1920s Art Deco Natural Brown Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring - VHK#142 Item Details Year: 1920s Ring Size: 7.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Oval Cabochon Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.0 grams Opal Details: Weight: 2.00ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Color: Mixed colors Side Diamond D...
Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.03 Carat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #: 6223745891 Weight: 1.03ct Cut: Old European brilliant...
Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s GIA 1.59ct 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 5234346257 Weight: 1.59ct total ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
.20 Carat Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cats Eye Ring, VEG#1554
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .20 Carat Cut: Old Miner Brilliant Color: IJ Clari...
Cat’s Eye, Yellow Gold
GIA .93 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5221595462 Weight: .93ct Cut: Old European brilliant Col...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .71 Carat Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 18Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5.38 x 5.50mm x 3.70mm Weight: .71carat Cut: Old Euro...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian 16K Gold Garnett and Rose Cut Diamond Bangle - VHK#40c
Located in Hicksville, NY
Victorian 16K Gold Garnett and Rose Cut Diamond Bangle - VHK#40c Item Details: Year: 1860s Metal Type: 16K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 19.7 grams (All Items Total) ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Opal, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Butterfly Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: .70ct, total weight.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Chunky Star Link Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Chunky Star Link Chain beautiful detailed chunky chain The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a gift box Measurements: weigh...
Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.37 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 5221633021 Weight: 1.37ct Cut: Old European brilliant Co...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Edwardian Oval Cabachon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14Karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Stone Details: Weight: 1.00carat Cut: Oval, Cabachon Color: Mixed Colors Type: Opal, N...
Yellow Gold
GIA 1.49 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.0grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:6224598392 Weight: 1.49ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Lipstick Holder & Compact set with Chain.
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
tem Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 60.1 grams Early 1900s Center Diamond Details: Weight: .04ct Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G Clarity...
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Pearl Heart and Crown Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.2 grams Diamond Details: Old Mine Brilliant, 1.00ct total weight, I/J Color, VS Clarity Pin Measuremen...
GIA Certified .85 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 14karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2203841479 Weight: .85 carat Cut: Antiqu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Starbust Diamond Pendant and Brooch with Chain - VHK#978
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Starbust Diamond Pendant and Brooch with Chain - VHK#978 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.2 grams Diamond Details...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ornate Yellow Gold Long Dangle Floral Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Victorian Ornate Yellow Gold Long Dangle Floral Earrings incredible highly detailed dangle earrings The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a gift ...
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .75 Carat Art Deco Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 4.5 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 grams Center SAPPHIRE Details: GIA REPORT #: Weight: .75ct Cut: Old Mine, Antique Cushion Brilliant Co...
Sapphire, White Gold
.40 Carat Total Weight Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 6.26 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.08 grams Center Stone Details: Type: Ruby, Natural Weight: .40ct, total weight Cut: Old European brillia...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pencil Holder - VHK#303b
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pencil Holder - VHK#303b Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.0 grams including pencil.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA .88 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.45 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 2221176353 Weight: .88ct Cut: Old European brilliant Co...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Title: Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bangle - VHK#499B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Title: Estate Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bangle - VHK#499B Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 14K Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.43 grams (All Items...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Long Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Long Chain t bar / dog clip sweet classic curb link, everyday type of wear The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in...
Yellow Gold
Estate Victorian 18K Yellow Gold French Carved Coral KNIGHT in Armor Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 18K Yellow Gold French Carved Coral KNIGHT in Armor Stick Pin - VHK#993 Item Details: Year: 1890s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.1 g...
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14k Rose Gold Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring - VHK#221
Located in Hicksville, NY
Edwardian 14k Rose Gold Amethyst and Diamond Halo Ring - VHK#221 Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14k Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.8 grams Diamond Details: Old...
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold
.50 Carat Total Weight Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 7.75 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .50cttw Cut: Old European brilliant Color: I Clarity: VS Side Stone ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .40 Carat Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .40ct Cut: Old Mine Brilliant (Antique Cushion) Color: J Clarit...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1910s Item Details: Metal Type:18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.0 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .25ct, total weight Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: F-G C...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Estate 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Brooch - VHK#455A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Sapphire Brooch - VHK#455A Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.1 grams Diamond Details: Ce...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Royal Kings Brown Enamel and Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Enamel is in pristine condition which is quite rare for a piece of this age.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
GIA .59 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #: 2221897016 Weight: .59ct Cut: Old Mine brilliant Col...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.51 Carat Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: .0 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .51 carat Cut: Antique Cushion (Old Mine Brilliant) Color:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
.20 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Details: Ruby, Sapphire & Pearl center stones (.50ct each stone) Type: Natural, no treatments.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K White Gold .80ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#268a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K White Gold .80ct Old European Diamond Engagement Ring - VHK#268a Year: 1910s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] W...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 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: 2.6 grams Engravings: 6/24/08 Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #: 6223195959 Weight: 1.00ct Cut: Old Eu...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.54 CT Natural Blue Sapphire 0.43 CT Diamonds 18K White Gold Flower Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction, Free 30 Days Return Height: 24.8 mm Width: 10.5 mm Metal:18K White Gold Hallmarks: 18K Total Weight: 4.5 Grams Stone Type: 1.54 CT Natur...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1.31 Carat Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.8 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#: 6.67mm x 6.02mm x 4.53mm Weight: 1.3...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
GIA .93 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5234142702 Weight: .93ct total...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA .82 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.2 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5231074874 Weight: 82ct total weight Cut...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Round Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1906 Makers Mark H M- Henry Matthews, Vittoria Street, Birmingham Beautiful, Edwardian round locket.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .68 Carat Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.3grams Center Diamond Details: GIA LAB REPORT #:2225826296 Weight: .68ct Cut: Old European brilliant Colo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2.00 Oval Cabochon Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.8grams Center Jade Details: Type: Untreated Weight: 2.00ct Cut: Elongated Oval Cabochon Color: Green Measu...
Rose Gold
Estate Edwardian 14K Rose Gold Opal and Old Mine Diamond Bangle - VHK#1028
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.8 grams (All Items Total) Measurments: Length: 6.0 cm (2.36 in) Width: 4.3 cm (1.69 in) Condition: Excellent
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA .55 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Ring Size: 7 Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.4 grams Diamond Details: GIA Report#:5234138316 Weight: .55ct total weight Cut:...
Diamond, Rose 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.