Bahrain Pearls Gold Bracelet
$22,000
Bahrain Pearls Gold Bracelet
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Bahrain Pearls Gold bracelet Eight rows of gorgeous Bahrain pearls, attached to 5 lines of gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Gold
$22,000
Bahrain Pearls Gold Bracelet
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Bahrain Pearls Gold bracelet Eight rows of gorgeous Bahrain pearls, attached to 5 lines of gold
Pearl, Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond with Natural Bahrain Pearl
Located in Firenze, FI
in approximately total weight 2.70ct . This unique piece set with 3 rows of gorgeous Bahrain Pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Hakimoto Natural Color Diamonds and Natural Baroque Pearls from Bahrain
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Natural Pearls from Bahrain and Natural Multi Color diamonds With 18K
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Saltwater Pearl Chandelier Earrings DANAT Certified
Located in Dubai, AE
Introducing the exquisite Chandilier Natural Saltwater Pearl Earrings, a true testament to elegance
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Saltwater Pearl Cocktail Ring Certified SSEF
Located in Dubai, AE
The natural saltwater pearl takes center stage, exuding timeless beauty and elegance. Its lustrous
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Saltwater Pearl Petal Pendant Necklace Certified BY SSEF
Located in Dubai, AE
This exquisite necklace features a natural saltwater pearl petal pendant, certified by SSEF
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Saltwater Pearls Earrings Day&Night Danat Certified
Located in Dubai, AE
We are pleased to present these exquisite Black & White Natural Saltwater Pearl Earrings, certified
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Fine Natural Saltwater Pearls Tassel Earrings Mounted with Emerald & Diamonds
Located in Dubai, AE
When it comes to exquisite jewelry, few pieces can rival the timeless elegance of natural pearl
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Saltwater Pearl Cocktail Ring Certified By SSEF
Located in Dubai, AE
The natural pearl in this ring is a testament to the wonders of the natural world, with its
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
The Exquisite Beauty of 9-Row Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace Certified By GIA
Located in Dubai, AE
Natural pearls are a timeless symbol of elegance and luxury, and a 9-row natural pearl necklace is
Diamond, Natural Pearl
22k Gold Necklace with Certified Bahraini Pearls and Natural Diamonds
Located in Manama, BH
by The Ministry of Assay, Kingdom of Bahrain. Pearls and Diamonds are certified by DANAT Institute
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold
Mother of Pearl Diamonds & Certified Natural Bahraini Pearls Cufflinks 18kt Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
discs. Natural pearls are the centermost feature. The cufflinks are designed and crafted in Bahrain
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Bahraini Pearls Flowers Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Intricately crafted 18 karat yellow gold flowers centered with certified natural Bahraini pearls
Diamond, Pearl
Certified Gold Stems Brooch in 18 Kt Gold Natural Bahraini Pearls and Diamonds
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
showstopper, it is a wearable piece of art. The brooch is designed and handcrafted in Bahrain. The pearls are
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Certified Pinctada Radiata Drop and Button Pearls in 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Identical pearl buttons and drops gives these vintage looking earrings its distinctiveness... High
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural 2 Ct. Bahraini Pearl and Diamond Baguettes Ring in Yellow Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
certified natural Bahraini pearl, the gem of royalty. This ring is designed and handcrafted in Bahrain
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Bahraini Pearl Drop and Diamonds Pendant in 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
A must have in every women's collection, a classic pearl drop pendant. The 2.8 ct. cream coloured
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Certified Amber Cufflinks with Diamonds & Natural Bahraini Pearls in 18kt Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
with an exquisite pair of natural pearls’ buttons. The cufflinks are designed and crafted in Bahrain
Amber, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 18 Kt White Gold Pendant 4 Ct Natural Bahraini Pearl Drop and Diamonds
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
A must have in every women's collection, a classic pearl drop pendant. The 4 ct. drop hangs from a
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
23 Shades of Certified Natural Bahraini Pearls w/ Scattered Diamonds 18k Ring
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
23 shades of gold... Natural Bahraini Pearls in their splendor. This ring consists of 23 pearl
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Bahraini Pearls Flowers Earrings with Diamonds in 18 Kt Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Intricately crafted 18 karat yellow gold flowers centered with certified natural Bahraini pearls
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
L 2.56 in
18k Yellow Gold Nishapuri Turquoise Earrings Topped with Certified Natural Pearl
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
partially covered in patterned 18k yellow gold. The studs are Bahraini natural pearl buttons surrounded by a
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Certified Amber Cufflinks with Diamonds & Natural Bahraini Pearls in 18kt Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
with an exquisite pair of natural pearls’ buttons. The cufflinks are designed and crafted in Bahrain
Amber, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.98 Ct. Certified Bahraini Natural Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
colored Bahraini natural pearls with scattered VS1 round diamonds in between. Gold Weight: 7.94 g 6
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Citrine, Natural Pearls and Black Diamonds 18k Sunflower Brooch
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
. The center pearl is surrounded by black diamonds . Gold Weight: 16.9 g 5 Pearls Weight: 6.04 ct
Citrine, Black Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.19 in D 0.4 in L 3.15 in
Rose Cut Sapphire & 27 Ct Certified Baroque Natural Pearls Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
An eye catching cluster of baroque natural pearls, multiple color rose cut sapphires and diamonds
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Certified Natural Bahraini Pearl and Marquise Rubies 18k Gold Brooch
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
with a natural Bahraini pearl button weighing 9.68 ct. with a diameter of 12.35 mm. The pearl is
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
41.5 Ct. Tourmaline Pendulum Earrings Natural Bahraini Pearls 18kt Yellow Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
yellow gold border. The natural pearl studs may be detached and worn separately. *This piece is one of
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Certified 3.6 ct. Natural Bahraini Pearl and Rubies Ring in 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
interior to ensure comfort while wearing. The cream coloured natural Bahraini pearl is certified. The
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearls Genuine Leather Clutch in 18k Yellow gold with Diamonds
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
This sleek embellished leather clutch is a convertible beauty. The diamond and natural pearls
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Bahraini Natural Pearls with Diamonds & Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Simple sophistication... Natural Bahraini drops and buttons pearls are the center of attention in
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Bahraini Pearls Earrings with Rubies and Diamonds in 18Kt Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Bahrain. Gold weight : 3.5g Pearl 4.5 ct. Rubies: 0.10 ct. Length: 2 cm Contact us for customization or
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Carved Wood Ring Encrusted w 18k Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Certified Pearls
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Radiata pearls. Gold Weight: 10.9 g 9 Pearls Weight: 8.4 ct. Diamonds Weight: 0.46 ct.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 14 Ct. Natural Pearls 18k Earrings w/ Rubies, Turquoise & Sapphires
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Pendulum earrings celebrating color. 14 ct. of semi round multi colored Pinctada Radiata pearls
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ray of Rubies 18k Ring, Certified Natural Pearl Surrounded by Round Rubies
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
An 18k yellow gold ring centered with a drilled natural Bahraini Pearl surrounded by a diamond halo
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise and Certified Natural Pearls Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Bahraini Pinctada Radiata pearls. * This piece is one of a kind. Gold Weight: 19.1 g 11 Pearls Weight
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
34 Ct. Tourmaline Pendulum Earrings Natural Bahraini Pearls 18kt Yellow Gold
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
natural pearl studs may be detached and worn separately. *This piece is one of a kind. Gold Weight
Pearl, Tourmaline, Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swan Genuine Leather Clutch Centered with a 8.63 Ct. Certified Baroque Pearl
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
g Pearl Weight: 8.63 ct. Blue Sapphire Weight: 0.98 ct. Diamond Weight: 0.59 ct. Ruby Weight: 0.02
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Matar Ring with a Natural Baroque Bahraini Pearl and 14 Karat Gold
Located in Manama, BH
This regal MATAR hand-carved sculptural ring celebrates the beauty of Bahrain’s rich pearl industry
Pearl, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.93 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
High relief 19th cent. Italian shell cameo with golden Bahraini pearls border
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Bahraini sea pearls. Such a beautiful pendant and brooch from the 1800’s, Italy. Pendant is a fold-away
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.75 in L 3 in
Donna Vock 18k Gold Pink and White Diamond Natural Pearl Tassel Clip-On Earrings
By Donna Vock
Located in New York, NY
diamond cap has 26 magnificent strands of graduated natural pearls delicately affixed to the pink diamond
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Rare Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jackie Kennedy said that "pearls are always appropriate", and we are sure she would agree that
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Basra Pearl Ring of Spectacular Color and Quality Certified Natural
Located in Northampton, MA
Behold the natural beauty of a fine, certified Basra pearl from the Persian Gulf securely set
Pearl, 18k Gold
Certified Natural Pearls Genuine Leather Clutch in 18k Yellow gold with Diamonds
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
clutch is designed and manufactured in Bahrain. The pearls are certified from the top rated pearl
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Flower Stem Earrings with 12 Certified Natural Bahraini Pearls
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
natural Bahraini pearl. VS1 diamonds are scattered between the pearls for an extra glow. Gold Weight
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Connected Leaves Earrings in 18 Kt Gold and Certified Natural Bahraini Pearls
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
, centered with lustrous natural Bahraini pearls and round diamonds. The pearl is certified from the top
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Wooden Bird Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Certified Natural Pearls
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
natural pearls add radiance to the piece. 16 Pearls Weight: 18.35 ct.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Certified 17.84 Ct. Natural Baroque Pearls Statement Ring with Diamond
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
A simple statement ring... A clover of 10mm natural pearls of similar colors and lusters sit on a
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Carved Wood Ring Encrusted w 18k Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Certified Pearls
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Radiata pearls. The swirl of gold and gemstones covers half of the ring to make it comfortable when worn
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Bahraini Pearls and Diamonds Art Deco Bracelet in 18 Kt Yellow
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
pearl button in the center. The bracelet is designed and handcrafted in Bahrain. The pearls are
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammered Matte 18k Yellow Gold Bangle with a Certified Bahraini Natural Pearl
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
Hammered matte 18k yellow gold bangle with a certified Bahraini natural pearl. The pearl is
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 15.29 Ct. Natural Baroque Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
7 natural baroque pearls hang playfully from this 18k yellow gold ring. The band separates on the
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.6 in D 0.08 in L 0.83 in
Certified 18k White & Yellow Gold Butterfly Stud Earrings w/ Pearls & Diamonds
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
18k white and yellow gold diamond studded earrings with Bahraini natural pearl antennas. Gold weight
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9.2 Ct. Coloured Pinctada Radiata Pearls in 18k Yellow Gold Earrings w/ Diamonds
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
20 coloured natural Bahraini pearls are woven into braids of 18k diamond studded yellow gold
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.71 Ct. Certified Natural Bahraini Pearls and Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
VS1 diamonds wrap around a pair of high luster Pinctada Radiata natural pearls. 2 near identical
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Leather Clutch with 18k Yellow Gold Nest with Diamonds & a Natural Pearl
By Mattar Jewelers
Located in Manama, BH
diamonds and a 1.78 ct. Pinctada Radiata natural Bahraini pearl. All our clutches are made of genuine
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Draperie Collection" Demiparure Yellow Gold Necklace - Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier Demiparure from the Draperie Collection is a mesmerizing display of craftsmanship and elegance. Crafted in luminous gold, the set features a necklace comprisin...
Yellow Gold
$4,233
W 0.48 in L 1.26 in
Early Victorian Pair of Natural Saltwater Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
An early Victorian pair of natural pearl and rose-cut diamond earrings, each earring on the finial and suspending a natural pearl drop, dark cream color, the two pearls measures re...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Cartier Paris 5cts Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage Cartier Paris diamond huggie-hoop earrings. They showcase approximately 5 carats of sparkling diamonds set in shimmering 18 karat yellow gold. Each earring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,598
H 0.25 in W 0.29 in L 0.63 in
Antique 5.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 9k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique 5.50 carat sapphire and 0.14 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. These fine and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
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
"Garrard & Co" Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1890/1905
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Exquisite Collector Edwardian/Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, fitted in its original case by Garrard & Co, circa 1900. The first official Crown Jeweler for the Brit...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
The master craftsmen of Harry Winston have used over 20 carats of diamonds to create this elegant flower garland necklace which centers on an acorn-form cultured pearl drop. The desi...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats Center di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with an very important look. 12.05 carats of fine green emeralds. 28.04 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold The de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
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...
HARRY WINSTON Turquoise and Diamond Necklace and Ear Clips
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Inviting you to experience a world of unparalleled splendor and indulge in opulence, this breathtaking suite designed by Harry Winston showcases a mesmerizing blend of turquoise and ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$667,241
W 1.97 in L 14.97 in
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said Al Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020 Completely h...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA certified Cartier Salt Water Pearl Necklace in Original Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier saltwater pearl necklace with original box. 85 natural Saltwater Pearls set together by a 56 round cut diamond set screw closure. This marvelous necklace is a true rarity. ...
Pearl
Vivienne Westwood Corset SS 1992 Runway Worn Rare Collectors black lace ICONIC
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
HOLY GRAIL Extremely rare original Vivienne Westwood corset. Spring Summer Collection 1992. Worn on the runway as well as seen on Susie Cave. Black lace mesh corset with signature A...
Cartier, Paris 18 Karat Gold Evening Minaudière
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Woven Two tone 18k Gold Purse. This purse has a woven design of 18k yellow and white gold with a twisted rope chain (length 14 inches). Inside the opening of the purse is a b...
Gold, 18k 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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.