The Egret - Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant & Brooch 18k White
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Egret - Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sapphire Pendant & Brooch 18k White & Yellow Gold. Design Name: The Egret (Pendant & Brooch) May the Egret bring purity and g...
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$458Sale Price|20% Off
Cute Kitty Cat Ears Round Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cute Kitty Cat Ears Round Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold Fox Ears Jewelry. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold US 5.25 / 2.5gr
Located in SE
A ring from late 19th - early 20th cent. featuring rose cut Diamonds arranged in navette - shaped pattern. Eye -shaped Crown measures 17.5 mm x 7 mm x 5 mm deep. All stones have ope...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 1ctw Diamonds solid Silver Ø US5.5 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Unusual Antique Diamond ring with all metal parts in solid Silver. Very likely Russian made, I got it together with many Russian made items that date to late Imperial period. Not ha...
Diamond, Silver
1899 Cross Ring Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5 US / 1 gr.
Located in SE
Antique 18K Orange toned Gold Ring with seven Seed Pearls set in a Cross pattern. The cross measures 6 mm x 3.5 mm. This ring was hand - made in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1899 / year co...
Pearl, 18k Gold
1907 Nordic Ring Blue Turquoise Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold ØUS5.25 /1.4gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with three size-matching natural Blue Turquoise stones flanked with 6 gradually sized Seed Pearls set into leaf-shaped clusters. The backs of the stones a...
Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique German Halo Ring 2.25ct Turquoise Diamonds solid 14K GoldØ5US/2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring from ca. late 19th - early 20th century period. Double band and crown 12mm x 10mm x 4.75mm deep in solid 14K Yellow Gold with mounted natural Turquoise cu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold clusters and surrounded by 12 Blue Enamel panels smoothly conforming down the shou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring natural 6ct Amethyst 0.8ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/4gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold and Silver. European, no hallmarks (band and crown tested solid 18K) , hand - made ca. late 19th - early XX century. Crown 20 mm x 17mm x 8mm de...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Old Hay Signet Ring Rock Quartz Stone Intaglio solid 14K Gold Ø 10.5 US/17gr
Located in SE
Great Intaglio Signet Ring with wide band and remarkable Coats of Arms of ancient Scotch Clan of Hay of Tweeddale ( moto " Spare Nought " ) / hand-engraved into the deep of natural R...
Quartz, 14k Gold
Antique fancy Ring solid 18K Rose Gold 25 Rubies Diamonds US 4.75 /3 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with plain band. Round Crown Ø 12 mm x 3 mm deep with slightly convex surface is decorated with 25 pave set natural Rubies and Diamonds, all stones of...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Aldrich Art Inlaid Opal Turquoise Coral Jet Lapis Lazuli Amethyst Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Southwestern Style Aldrich Art inlaid opal, turquoise, jet, lapis lazuli, coral and faceted amethyst sterling silver ring 20th Century Provenance: estate of a notable New York City p...
Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Sterling Silver, Other
Earth and Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow
Located in Suwanee, GA
Earth and Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Kitty Cat Design Pendant Necklace 24K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
"You Have the Balls" Design. Adorable Cat Pendant Necklace in 24K Yellow Gold, Matt Finish Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag ...
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, Australian Opal Doublet
Located in Suwanee, GA
14K Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, Australian Opal Doublet. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of the...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Fire Opal & Tsavorite Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rainbow Fire Opal & Tsavorite Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of th...
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mystic Black Cat Necklace in 14K Gold with Tsavorite Diamond Eyes
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Mystic Black Cat Necklace in 14K Gold with Tsavorite Diamond Eyes. Design Idea: This necklace is inspired by my beloved black cat, Mochi. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, it features a s...
Agate, Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cat Fire Opal Moonstone & Diamond Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cat Fire Opal Moonstone & Diamond Necklace 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of t...
Diamond, Fire Opal, Moonstone, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Beautiful Pear Shaped Black Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pear Shaped Black Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of the mos...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire Diamond Sakura Cherry Blossom Flower Stud Earrings 14K Rose
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Pink Sapphire Diamond Sakura Cherry Blossom Flower Stud Earrings 14K Rose Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of ge...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Olive Leaf Opal & Diamond Necklace
Located in Suwanee, GA
14K Yellow Gold Olive Leaf Opal & Diamond Necklace. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rococo Style Initial Letter M Pendant Necklace Sapphire 14K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rococo Style Initial Letter M Pendant Necklace Sapphire 14K Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is on...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rococo Style Initial Letter A Pendant Necklace Sapphire 14K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rococo Style Initial Letter A Pendant Necklace Sapphire 14K Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is on...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Dr. Owl Emerald Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Adorable Dr. Owl Emerald Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold with White Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemston...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 14K Gold Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in Suwanee, GA
14K Gold Australian Black Opal Diamond Halo Stud Earrings. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the...
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Milgrain Finish Brilliant Natural Diamond Bezel Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Milgrain Finish Brilliant Natural Diamond Bezel Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gem...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pretty Simple Oval Australian Black Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Simple Oval Australian Black Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one...
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimal Style Oval Australian Solid Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemsto...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Beautiful Minimalist Australian Black Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Australian Black Opal Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of th...
Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$748Sale Price|25% Off
Plum Blossom Sakura Flower Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings 18k Rose Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Plum Blossom Sakura Flower Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings 18k Rose Gold Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Classic Halo Design Black Opal Diamonds Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Classic Halo Design Australian Black Opal Diamonds Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Box with ...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Colored Black Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Blue Colored Black Opal & Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones,...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Six Prong Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Round Shaped Minimalist Six Prong Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one of the most beautiful gemstones in the world. Every piece ...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Australian Opal Blossom Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Australian Opal Blossom Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the q...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist Oval Australian Triplet Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Oval Australian Triplet Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Box with every ord...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Marquise Cut Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dainty Marquise-Cut Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones...
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Minimalist Bright Australian Doublet Opal Oval Shaped Stud Earrings 14K
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Bright Australian Doublet Opal Oval Shaped Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen ...
Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Beautiful Triangle Shaped Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Triangle Shaped Boulder Opal Pendant Necklace 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one o...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is one...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Simple Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Simple Oval Shaped Australian Solid Opal Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemston...
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Rare 2.77 ct Moon-Inspired Fire Opal Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Rare 2.77 ct Moon-Inspired Fire Opal Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstones, is on...
Opal, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Geometric Art Diamond Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Geometric Diamond Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Box with ev...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$368Sale Price|20% Off
Three Stone Marquise Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Three Stone Marquise Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemstone...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Minimalist Black Agate Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Minimalist Black Agate Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the queen of gemsto...
Agate, Opal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$534Sale Price|20% Off
Earth Moon Design Doublet Opal & Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Suwanee, GA
Earth-Moon Design Australian Doublet Opal & Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Bo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Cavo Perforated Necklace with Opals in Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève
Located in Geneve, CH
The pendant is embellished with 10 Ethiopian white opal cabochons. Unique piece crafted using the lost-wax casting technique.
Opal, Bronze
Cratere Oval Earrings with Raw Opal in Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève
Located in Geneve, CH
Textured and perforated oval earrings in bronze, enriched with a raw white opal. Crafted using the lost-wax casting technique.
Opal, Bronze
1852 Dutch Service Crumb Catcher Scoop solid Sterling Silver / 134 gr
Located in SE
Antique Crumb Catcher in solid 925 Silver decorated with hand - engraved floral ornaments. There are Dutch hallmarks confirming 925 grade Silver alloy and specific enclosed letter S ...
Sterling Silver
Antique German Butter Knife of Paul L.E. von Kleist solid 835 Silver / 71gr
Located in SE
This is a German butter knife of fancy design with hand-engraved ornament on a Gilt blade and a richly decorated handle. Made ca. 1900 -1920s it has hallmarks of M.H . Wilkens - a fa...
Silver
1919 Colonial British Vanity Pill Box ten 1/4 Rupee Coins 917 Silver / 14.22 gr
Located in SE
1919 Antique British colonial period Pill Box wonderfully made as a stack of 10 British colonial Indian 1/4 Rupee coins of 917 purity Silver soldered and hollowed out in the cente...
Silver
1878 - 1919 Colonial British Vanity Pill Box ten 1 Rupee Coins 917 Silver / 45gr
Located in SE
1878 - 1919 Antique British colonial period Pill Box wonderfully made as a stack of 10 British colonial Indian 1 Rupee coins of 917 purity Silver soldered and hollowed out in the cen...
Silver
1847 Centerpiece solid 830 Silver / 382 gr
Located in SE
Antique centerpiece in solid 830 Silver, Arts and Crafts period with cast floral decorations, in perfect condition after 178 years of existence.
Sterling Silver
1870 Vanity Pill Snuff Box solid 830 Coin Silver / 42gr
Located in SE
Very decorative Silver Box with hand -engraved floral relief decor on the lid. Solid 830 grade Silver alloy / Coin silver US standard. Swedish hallmarks. The box is hallmarked with...
Silver
1860 - 1862 Set of two Berg von Linden Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver/ 132gr
Located in SE
Fine custom made solid Silver Paste Knives with gilt blades and carved decorations the on the handles. The ultimate and exquisite tools for spreading butter, tapenades or any other d...
Gold-filled, Silver
Antique French Vanity Pill Snuff Box solid 925 Silver / 94gr
Located in SE
Very decorative Silver Box with thick walls and internal gilding. Machine - engraved and cast decorations. Box is hallmarked with vague French marks on several spots , hand -made ca...
Silver
Antique Set Buddha Bracelet Ring natural Jade Enamel solid Silver 17.5 cm/ 48 gr
Located in SE
Old beautiful hand - made set of bracelet and matching ring of finest quality. Origin : likely China , ca.XX cent, first quarter. Marked SILVER and Swedish customs marks confirming ...
Jade, Silver, Enamel
1866 Antique Creole Earrings solid 18K Gold / 1.95 gr
Located in SE
A pair of small sizes boat shaped creole dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold with hollow bodies and engraved floral decorations. Perfect permanent pair for small girls. Made in Sweden ...
18k Gold
1877 Antique Earrings solid 18K Gold / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
A pair of voluptuous and hollow inside 8 - shaped antique earrings with freely suspended pendants decorated with delicate hand- engraved ornaments on frontal sides. Swedish hallma...
18k Gold
Antique Bohemian Faith Love Hope Pin Brooch Garnet Silver Garnet /4.6 gr
Located in SE
Very nice Austrian /Bohemian brooch composed of symbols of Faith, Hope and Love chained together and encircled within a Crescent . There are 76 natural Garnet stones of Pyrope variet...
Garnet, Silver
Antique French Pendant Locket Micromosaic natural stones solid 18K Gold / 9.2 g
Located in SE
Antique French Pendant/Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold with micro-mosaic Cross ornaments on both inlayed with different semiprecious stones with great accuracy and precision. Stones ...
18k Gold
The Arts and Crafts movement that emerged in England in the late 19th century saw a dehumanization of design in the rise of industrialization and mass production of objects. Its practitioners prized craftsmanship and a close connection between the artisan and the entire process of what they were making. This included the design of Arts and Crafts jewelry and watches, which evolved as the movement spread to the United States in the early 20th century.
While much of the Arts and Crafts furniture realm was dominated by male designers like William Morris and Gustav Stickley, several women came to prominence in Arts and Crafts jewelry design, including British metalworker Charlotte Newman and American enamelist and metalsmith Elizabeth Copeland. Many creators were part of guilds, encouraging an exchange of ideas, with some focused on jewelry, like England’s Guild and School of Handicraft — founded by Charles Robert Ashbee — and Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.
In contrast to the Victorian era, with its decadent gemstones and heavy mourning jewelry, designers of Arts and Crafts jewelry looked to the past and abroad for inspiration, from simple medieval shapes to East Asian styles. The movement’s emphasis on natural forms overlapped with Art Nouveau. Flourishes like leaves and flowers formed from silver, aluminum and copper can be found in bracelets and necklaces designed in this style, while rings and earrings are adorned with affordable gems such as turquoise and freshwater pearls.
Arts and Crafts jewelry designers used materials that were often simple, such as semiprecious stones and enamel, which is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration. Artisans prioritized the use of artistic techniques to elevate the jewelry rather than expensive components, and every piece was intended to be one of a kind — a work of wearable art.
Find antique Arts and Crafts jewelry boxes and a collection of Arts and Crafts jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.