$550Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Star Set Pearl Scarf Clip
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold and pearl scarf clip, comprising one round half seed pearl, set in 15 karat
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,017
H 0.99 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Antique Brooch and Scarf Clip Set, Scottish, Silver, Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique brooch and scarf clip set. A Scottish, silver jewellery or accessory set, dating
Silver
1890 Victorian Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Scarf Clip
Located in Lexington, KY
. 1890 Victorian Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Scarf Clip - 18k Yellow gold - 1890 - Victorian - Enamel
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$783
H 0.95 in W 0.99 in D 0.6 in
Antique Victorian Scarf Clip Scarf Ring 15 Karat Gold Metal Turquoise Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant scarf clip is a fine example of modernistic tendencies in Victorian jewellery design
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Oval Amethyst and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Hand Engraved Scarf Clip, 1899
Located in London, GB
Introducing a charming 1899 scarf clip that promises to add an unparalleled elegance to any attire
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,369
W 1.01 in D 0.5 in L 0.31 in
Antique 1900s Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Scarf or Cravat Clip
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional 0.58 carat diamond and 0.80 carat ruby, 18 karat yellow gold scarf / cravat clip
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$904
H 0.4 in W 0.99 in D 0.44 in
Antique Gold Scarf Ring Three Colour Gold Silver Swallow Butterfly Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little scarf clip has been created in the Japanese taste popular in 1875 ca. The
Gold, Silver
14K Art Nouveau Mermaid Clip
Located in New York, NY
Charming Lovely 14K Art Nouveau Mermaid Clip from the early 1900's. A small scarf or lingerie clip
14k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.4 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in L 1.19 in
15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Scarf Clip, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Scarf Clip,Circa 1880 Heavy quality Etruscan style scarp clip with
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.69 in W 0.4 in L 1.19 in
18 Carat Scarf Clip Set with Amethyst and Diamonds, J W Benson Ltd, London
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Scarf Clip set with Amethyst and Diamonds, J W Benson Ltd, London Very good quality
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.62 in D 0.36 in L 0.96 in
Bargain Antique 18ct Gold Buckle Scarf Clip Holder c1840 Heavy 750 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
offer is this gorgeous 18CT GOLD ANTIQUE BUCKLE HINGED SCARF CLIP DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.68 in D 0.32 in L 0.99 in
Bargain Vintage 14ct Gold Enamel Scarf Clip Holder c1930s Heavy 585 Purity 8g
Located in Camelford, GB
offer is this gorgeous 14CT GOLD ART DECO ENAMEL HINGED SCARF CLIP DETAILS Material: 14ct (585/000
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
W 1.97 in L 1.58 in
18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Ruby Pave Gold Fish Pin Scarf Clip Piscis Brooch
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Glorious and heroic brooch modeled and shaped like a fish and embellished with pavé of yellow and blue sapphires, diamonds and a ruby. This brooch is inspired by the tale of The Fis...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Dress / Scarf Clip
Located in Chicago, IL
1930's Platinum and Diamond Dress or Scarf Clip, seven Carats total weight, Round, Baguette and
Diamond, Platinum
1900s Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Scarf / Cravat Clip
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.28 carat diamond and enamel, 18 karat yellow gold cravat / scarf clip; part
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Turquoise and 15k Yellow Gold Scarf Cravat Clip Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian scarf/cravat clip has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The wirework frame is ornamented with an
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian King Charles Spaniel Hand Painted Scarf Clip and Box
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
hand painted enamel on yellow gold fashioned as a scarf pin, made of 15 karat yellow gold. Braided
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Plique a Jour Enamel Dragonfly Clip of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A 14k gold dragonfly scarf clip from 1908, featuring wings of blue plique a jour enamel and a
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
WIESE. A 19th century yellow gold scarf clip.
By Jules & Louis Wiese
Located in London, GB
With pierced decoration in the form of a gargoyle, makers mark, signed Wiese.
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Scarf Clip in High Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
From the late Victorian era a fine quality scarf clip crafted in high carat gold testing as
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This hair comb was handcrafted in the late 1830's, the engraving in the centre is typical for the design of the second quarter of the nineteenth The design of this hair comb feature...
Silver
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,393Sale Price|30% Off
W 1 in L 1.5 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Victorian gold brooch Brooch is mounted with pearls and pearl surround and European cut diamonds Center Pearl measuring 10 mm 14 karat yellow gold Old European ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Arts and Crafts Silver Plate Tiara Head Ornament
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extravagant tiara in the Arts and Crafts taste was created out of silver plated copper in the last decade of the nineteenth century out of silver plated copper. The metal shows ...
Silver
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$192Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, turquoise, and pearl stick pin, comprising one round turquoise cabochon, and one seed pearl, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a pin of 15 karat yellow gold. T...
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,098
H 4.65 in W 6.62 in D 1.74 in
Antique Empire Tiara Comb Hair Ornament Head Ornament Silver Guilt Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...
Silver, Gilt Metal
$1,373
H 0.93 in W 0.61 in
15ct Yellow Gold & Turquoise Victorian Gold Thimble with Original Antique Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Thimble 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the essence of the era....
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,376Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique sardonyx, and gold ring, comprising one panel of carved sardonyx, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat gold band concealing hairwork. This unique ring is ever so b...
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$610
W 4 in D 1.25 in L 9 in
Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Blue Guilloché Enamel Hair Brush Vintage Dresser Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Symbol of Luxury and Refinement Enhance your vanity or collector’s display with this Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hair Brush, elegantly adorned with blue guilloch...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Important Old Mine Cut Heart Locket Pendant and Diamond Necklace, Certified
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A piece of history. This very important necklace we bought from a major auction house over 10 years ago. We sold the original old mine cut necklace. The buyer was only interested in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Salvatore Ferragamo Ganchini scarf ring gold Tone, Large Size
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in New York, NY
Salvatore Ferragamo Gold Tone authentic scarf ring with designer engraved signature at back Scarf Ring Length 1.5 " Width 1.5" This is a very large scarf ring Great for Gift Comes w...
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.