$11,789
H 22.05 in W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Antique Diamond and Emerald Maltese Cross on a Pearl and Platinum Chain
By Glorious Antique Jewelry
Located in London, GB
An antique emerald and diamond maltese cross pendant in yellow gold and silver, designed as a
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Antique Maltese Gran Spinat 18ct Gold Stars Link Long Chain, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
An antique Maltese, Gran Spinat, long chain, of box links, with stars on the outer faces of each
18k Gold
Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850 This very fine antique Maltese cross is crafted in silver topped 14K gold (front
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1860s. comes this stunning mid-Victorian Maltese cross pendant. Crafted by hand in 15
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Emerald and Gold Cannetile Maltese Cross Brooch/ Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Late Georgian Maltese cross brooch/pendant from the 1830s, crafted in intricate three-dimensional
Emerald, Gold
Antique Victorian Era Black Onyx Maltese Cross 18KT Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A rare and finely detailed Victorian-era Maltese cross brooch crafted in solid 18KT yellow gold
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sarah Coventry Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace, Gold-Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Sarah Coventry Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace, Gold-Tone with Citrine & Topaz Glass
Crystal
Chanel Oversized Gold Quilted Maltese CC Chain Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain length 32" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFO...
Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
(frequently called Maltese) cross set with bright white diamonds, gray pearls, and vivid green Russian
Platinum Edwardian Maltese Cross Diamond Encrusted with Central Black Pearl Neck
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Edwardian era, this Maltese Cross is masterfully made in platinum and encrusted with 85
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
$2,562
W 0.95 in D 0.05 in L 1.07 in
Vintage French 18K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Maltese Cross Medal Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a maltese cross in circular frame
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
CHANEL Vintage Gold Maltese Cross Clip-On Drop Earrings, Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated 1994 Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMAT...
Gold
Antique Gilt Metal Enamel Vesta Case Maltese Dog with Red Bow, circa 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A charming antique vesta case (match safe) featuring a beautifully hand-painted enamel portrait of a long-haired dog adorned with a red bow against a soft blue background. Crafted ci...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
$312 / set
H 1.97 in W 2.76 in D 0.79 in
Early 20th Century Silver Filigree Butterfly Brooch with Turquoise Cabochons
Located in Worcester, GB
jewellery. Details Origin: Malta Date: Circa 1920–1940 Material: Unmarked silver (tested 800–900 grade
Sterling Silver
19th Century Maltese Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
IMPORTANT 19th CENTURY MALTESE CROSS DIAMOND PENDANT/BROOCH, of openwork design, set with old cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Maltese cross chalcedony pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
Georgian Maltese cross chalcedony pendant in 14k gold. This antique reliquary cross is made of four
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian French Jet Maltese Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. A beautiful and dramatic Victorian French jet Maltese cross necklace. The necklace is
Unavailable
A Multi-Gem Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A Multi-Gem Maltese Cross Pendant, English School, Portrait of an Eye, centering a square miniature
Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold
Georgian Agate Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
The 4 light Brown and White Agate arms of the Cross are cut from the same piece of stone, polished and mounted so that the bands in the Agate radiate from the central cabochon. Very ...
Agate, 18k Gold
Gem and Gold Maltese Cross Pendant, circa 1820
Located in Munich, DE
An enchanting Maltese cross pendant from the early 19th century. It is made from carved milky
Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maltese Cross Brooch with Brightly Foiled White Crystal, English circa 1820.
Located in London, GB
Late George lll antique brooch of fine quality in the form of a Maltese Cross and in excellent
Other, Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Late Georgian Chrysolite Gold Maltese Cross
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning beaded 18 kt gold setting adds to the lovely show of green chrysolite in this small gem that gets large amounts of attention. The stones are clear with strong color. Size ...
18k Gold
Georgian Maltese Rock Crystal Cross in Sterling
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
After years, (they show up rarely) with cheers, we offer a rock crystal maltese cross with clear
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Chalcedony & Gemset Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Yellow Gold Chalcedony, Emerald, Pearl Maltese Cross - Handmade, Over 2 centuries old & great
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Chalcedony
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1830s This late Georgian – early Victorian era antique Maltese cross is finely crafted in
Georgian Diamond Silver Gold Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Georgian diamond Maltese cross pendant that is a perfect gift for the holidays. It is
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
decorative maltese cross. At the center of the cross is a large faceted sapphire stone, which has a gorgeous
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Tiffany & Co Art Deco Diamond Platinum Maltese Cross Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum Maltese cross brooch by Tiffany & Co, set with approx. 3.00ctw in old European
Diamond, Platinum
Brooch and Pendant in the Shape of Maltese Cross
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Georgian brooch in the shape of a Maltese cross in silver with gold backing and open-set
Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, S...
Late Georgian Garnet Maltese Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
gold, this fantastic piece is comprised of a beautiful Maltese cross which hangs from a garnet link
Garnet, 18k Gold
Georgian Diamond, Silver & Rose Gold Maltese Cross Pin/Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late Georgian - early Victorian period Maltese cross pin/pendant created in the 1870's. The pin is
Victorian 14k Gold Multi-Gems Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Victorian Maltese cross pendant created in the 1900s. The pendant is made of 14 karat
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Maltese Cross Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a Maltese cross with each extension bezel set with a stylized triangular cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Etruscan Revival Chalcedony and Garnet Yellow Gold Maltese Cross
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Fine Maltese cross made of four chalcedony triangles arranged around an intricately granulated core
Garnet, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Gold and Silver Maltese Croos Brooch and Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold and silver maltezer cross brooch and pendant set with 89 rose cuts, old mine cuts and peruzzi cut diamonds (app. 3.5 carat in total), 19th century. gewicht: 7.99 grams dimens...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian 18k Amethyst Riviera Necklace with Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A dramatic and breathtaking amethyst riviera necklace and Maltese cross pendant from the Georgian
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Victorian Diamond, Silver & Gold Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Victorian Maltese cross brooch/pendant created in England on the turn of 19-20th century
Antique Chalcedony Pink Sapphire Seed Pearl Gold Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Antique white chalcedony and pink sapphire Maltese cross pendant, The white chalcedony cross
Chalcedony, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Sapphire Gold Dog's Head 'Yorkie or Maltese' Slide
Located in Miami Beach, FL
bracelet. I believe this cute little guy is a yorkie or maltese.
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Hi-Caret Carnelian, Amethyst and Persian Turquoise Maltese Cross Pendant Charm
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Hi-Caret Gold Cannetille Carnelian, Amethyst and Persian Turquoise Maltese Cross Pendant
Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, 22k Gold
Sold
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Mourning Pendant, Maltese Cross, 9k Yellow Gold and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous, rare antique, early Victorian Maltese Cross mourning pendant or locket. Made from 9kt
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.69 in L 2.32 in
Victorian Diamond Silver-Topped 18K Gold Antique Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a silver-topped Maltese cross form suspending from a tapered bale Centering an old mine
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
W 0.32 in L 0.67 in
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Platinum 14k Gold Charm Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era Maltese Cross pendant crafted in 900 platinum & 14 karat
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Maltese Cross Locket
Located in West Hollywood, CA
9k english Rose Gold Victorian Maltese Cross Locket Pendant. Beautifully engraved on the front and
Rose Gold
Early Victorian Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Early Victorian Maltese Cross Diamond Brooch A stunning early Victorian diamond maltese cross
Diamond, White Gold
Georgian Period Translucent Agate Maltese Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
Translucent agate stones display a natural panorama on this sculptured maltese cross. The agates
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage gold enamel maltese cross massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
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Georgian Gold Enamel Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
white enamel Maltese cross with the crown at the top and surmounted by a flower shaped element
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Maltese Cross Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a Maltese cross with each extension bezel set with a stylized triangular cut diamonds
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Citrine Maltese Cross Brooch and Earrings Suite, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
An antique citrine and gold Maltese Cross brooch and earrings suite, set with circular citrines in
Citrine, Gold
Vintage TRIFARI crown signed gold maltese cross massive designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Cannetille Maltese Cross with Locket Back
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18 Karet Yellow Gold Cannetille Maltese Cross with Locket Back
18k Gold
Victorian 20kt. yellow gold Granulated Amethyst 8-point Maltese cross.
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian 20kt. yellow gold Granulated Amethyst 8-point Maltese cross. Made in Circa. 1860's X
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Sold
D 0.5 in Dm 0.75 in L 2.75 in
Antique Victorian 15K Essex Crystal Maltese Dog Stick Pin, Pink and Gold Collar
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 15K Essex crystal maltese dog stickpin has an irresistible pink and gold collar and just a hint
Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold
Sold
W 1.61 in L 1.63 in
Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Carnelian Amethyst and Persian Turquoise Maltese Cross
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18k Yellow Gold, Carnelian Amethyst and Persian Turquoise Maltese Cross Pendant C.1820
Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold Maltese Cross Locket, Bloodstone, Pendant 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, Victorian era 9kt yellow gold Maltese Cross locket or poison locket. This
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring, Maltese Cross, 15 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
the centre with Rose cut diamond chips in an unusual design of a Maltese Cross with a single Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Regency Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Regency diamond Maltese cross pendant/brooch, to the centre a cushion-shaped diamond estimated to
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Exceptional diamond Maltese cross pendant brooch, set with 76 old mine circular, oval and cushion
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Georgian Amethyst Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian amethyst pendant in the form of a Maltese cross. Each cushion shaped amethyst is bezel
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Foiled pink topaz Maltese cross pendant, set in gold. Lady Emma Hamilton set the trend for
Topaz, 15k Gold
Victorian Maltese Cross Pendant with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian maltese cross pendant with an old mine cut diamond at the center. The pendant can be
Diamond, 15k Gold
Georgian Era Foiled Garnet Necklace & Maltese Cross
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th Century Foiled Garnet necklace with detachable Maltese cross. Very large in scale
18k Gold
Sold
W 2.09 in D 0.12 in L 2.09 in
Georgian 15ct Gold Chalcedony Maltese Cross Pendant and Chain, Circa 1830
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A superb Georgian 15ct rose, green and yellow gold chalcedony Maltese cross pendant circa 1830. The
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Chalcedony, 15k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Antique Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Maltese Cross Pendant Charm
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This dramatic Maltese cross can be dressed up or down. This timeless cross never goes out of style
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Gold Filigree Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Filigree Cross was made on the island of Malta more than 200 years ago. It is of the
18k Gold
Victorian Maltese Cross Locket
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully engraved on the front and back, this maltese cross pendant is set on the front with a
Chalcedony, 9k Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Filigree Maltese Cross Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique 18k yellow gold filigree Maltese cross pendant brooch. Marked on the back, measures 2 1/4
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Regal Garnet Maltese Cross Gold Orb Pin
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous little stick pin holds a Maltese Cross sitting upon an Orb adorned with Garnets. One
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 2.17 in L 2.17 in
Georgian Filigree Gold, Piqué and Seed Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant, Circa 1825
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A magnificent and rare large Georgian gold, piqué and seed pearl Maltese cross pendant with
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$9,973 / set
W 0.91 in D 0.22 in L 3.08 in
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, datin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$39,988Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
96.39 Carats Total Pear Shape Colombian Emerald & Diamond Halo Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing 20 perfectly matching pear shape Colombian emeralds weighing 63.40 carats total, surrounded by 758 brilliant mixed-cut diamonds weighing 32.99 carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,500
W 1.75 in L 2.5 in
Antique 19th Century 14K Gold and Silver Diamond Fleur de Lis Pin / Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large and eye-catching old mine cut diamond fleur de lis pin that can also be worn as a pendant. Constructed of gold topped with silver, this piece has a Georgian feel to it, thoug...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Albert Watch Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona Design Collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 18" long Albert watch link chain necklace. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$65,500Sale Price|56% Off
Rare Important Estate 18KT Gold 40CT Gorgeous Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Rare Large Triple Strand Ruby and Diamond Necklace. Ne...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Style diamond and sapphire target stylized engagement or cocktail/dress ring in platinum, 2000s. This ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond millegrain-set to the cente...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$19,455 / set
W 1.34 in L 2.68 in
Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality antique late 17th/early 18th century diamond and yellow gold Baroque “sequilé” earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, with hallmarks from the period and ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring set ...
Topaz, 18k Gold
Nally Magnificent GIA Cert Natural Pink Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Unique pink diamond earrings!!!!! Two pear-shaped pink diamonds surrounded by 28 marquise, 8 pear & 4 brilliant shape diamonds with the total weight of 11.75 carats set in plati...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Platinum
Late Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian emerald and diamond ring, in the form of a flower, to the centre an octagonal-cut emerald, estimated to weigh 0.2 carats, surrounded by six old-mine cut diamonds one ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.