1960s Balestra Italian Yellow Gold Necklace
By BALESTRA
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful 1960's Italian 16 Inch Balestra designer necklace. Heavy 3D hollow construction. No dents
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Italian Link Chain By Balestra
By BALESTRA
Located in Chicago, IL
timeless appeal. Created by BALESTRA in Italy, this piece reflects superior craftsmanship and classic style
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Mariner Link Chain Yellow Gold by Balestra
By BALESTRA
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Italian Mariner Link Chain crafted in radiant 18kt yellow gold by Balestra is a testament to
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Yellow Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring by Balestra
By BALESTRA
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Italian Yellow Gold Ruby Eternity Band Ring by Balestra is a stunning piece of fine jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,200
H 18 in W 0.5 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.5 in L 18 in
Signed Balestra PT950 Platinum Diamond Feather Necklace 1.40 Carats In Baguette
By BALESTRA
Located in Plantation, FL
An elegant signed Balestra diamond feather necklace crafted in solid PT950 platinum, showcasing a
Diamond, Platinum
Balestra Diamond White and Yellow 14k Gold Patonce Cross Pendant Necklace
By BALESTRA
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous modern Balestra necklace features a Patonce Cross Pendant crafted in 14k white
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Balestra 14K Yellow Gold Retro Flat-Curb Link Bracelet, 7 Inches
By BALESTRA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
safety eight. Stamped on the clasp is Balestra ITALY 585. The roots of the Balestra family dynasty dates
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Italian Diamond Bead Bracelet
By BALESTRA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
the clasp is the maker's name Balestra Star Symbol 15 VI 750. The VI mark means the piece was made in
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Balestra Negligee Necklace natural 24ct. Blue Chalcedony 18K Gold 40cm
Located in SE
Great Necklace handmade ca. 1960s -1970s. Hallmarks: Balestra, 750, Three Crowns, Bow & Arrow
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
PIETRO BALESTRA Women's Bracelet Yellow Gold 18kt Gold Spun Mesh Silk with Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage PIETRO BALESTRA bracelet transports joy, rhythm, creativity and color from Italy to
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Italian Giovanni Balestra 24 Inch Box Chain Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Italy 750 Makers Mark Giovanni Balestra Circa 1980s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Italian 1980s Giovanni Balestra 27 1/2 Inch Box Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Box Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Italy 375 Makers Mark Giovanni Balestra Circa 1980s
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Balestra Wide Beveled Herringbone Neck Chain 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
original and unique, blending traditional custom craftsmanship with modern styling. Balestra jewelry is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Balestra 18K Yellow Gold Chain
By BALESTRA
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Balestra 18K Yellow Gold Chain Beautiful delicate Italian Balestra 18K yellow gold chain necklace
Yellow Gold
Designer Balestra 2.8mm Figaro Link Necklace Chain 18k Gold 21 Inch
By BALESTRA
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Balestra Width: 2.8mm Figaro Link Necklace Chain 18k solid Gold 21 Inches long The
18k Gold
10 Carat Diamonds Key Necklace / Pin 18 Karat White Gold Designer Balestra
By BALESTRA
Located in New York, NY
10 Carats Diamonds Key Necklace / Pin 18 Karat White Gold Designer Balestra Amazing Key Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Serpentine Necklace
By BALESTRA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
length. Stamped near the clasp is the Italian maker's mark Balestra 13V1 750. The roots of the Balestra
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian gold chain
By BALESTRA
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Balestra, from Vicenza, Italy. weight: 25.3 g length: 48.5 cm
Gold, 18k Gold
14k Gold Vintage Italian Belcher Link Chain
By BALESTRA
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1980’s, this 14k gold belcher link chain is a staple in any jewelry collection. The
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimal Design for This Simple Line of Yellow Gold Whit a Final Diamond
By BALESTRA
Located in Milano, Lombardia
18 kt yellow gold necklace whit a white diamond ct 0,15
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, 1980s Balestra, Fancy Open Box Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Yellow Gold Bracelet 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Makers Mark Balestra Circa 1980s
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold, 1980s 24 3/4 Inch Balestra Box Snake-Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Necklace 9ct Gold Italian Hallmarked Makers Mark- Balestra Discover the allure
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.125 in W 27 in D 0.125 in
Balestra & Figli 18K Gold 3mm Flat Serpentine Chain Necklace Italy 25g 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Giovanni Balestra & Figli 18k / 750 (75% Gold) yellow gold 3mm wide heavy serpentine chain
Gold
9ct Gold Balestra Goldsmiths Vintage Snake Chain
By BALESTRA
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Vintage Snake 16" Chain By Goldsmiths Balestra Fully Hallmarked to the end ring Length
Gold
Italian White Gold Necklace with Pearls by Balestra
By BALESTRA
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
. Designed by Balestra, a name renowned for its exquisite jewelry, this necklace reflects the brand's
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
W 0.98 in D 0.2 in L 1.02 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Pendant on Balestra Italy Chain
Located in Tustin, CA
. The clasp is hallmarked "Balestra" Italy 585 for 14 karat gold. The dragonfly pendant has been
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Balestra Italy 14K 585 Yellow Gold Figaro Chain Necklace Unisex 19"
By BALESTRA
Located in Sausalito, CA
This vintage 14K gold Figaro chain necklace was crafted by the Italian jeweler Balestra. Weighing a
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Curb Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1910 Lovely, Edwardian curb Link bracelet with a bolt ring clasp fastening. Measures approx 7 3/4 Inches & width 2mm Weight...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Spiga 3 Row Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bvlgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row geometric design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with brilliant-cut round diamonds weighing an ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band, 8.5mm 14K Yellow Gold, Genuine Gemstones
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely rainbow confetti ring is dripping with 1.36 carats of sapphires, rubies, and tsavorites and makes a bold statement as a cigar band. All the genuine gemstones are like a ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,772 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold curb link chain bracelet with hollow curb links and a spring ring clasp. Fitted with a safety chain to the clasp. Stamped with the French import mark an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Emerald and Sapphire Reversible Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold featuring natural gemstones of 1.24 carats and diamonds of 0.23 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Round 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Inner circumstances 13.25 inches Marked: Tiffany & Co. 750
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Ruby Diamond Platinum Bubbles Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Tiffany & co Type ring Condition Pre-owned Ring size 9.25 Stones, diamond, ruby Diamond color, clarity F-G, VS Carat weight 1.6ct Metal 950 platinum
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Heavy Brushed Finished Link Toggle Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold 79.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold toggle necklace featuring a brushed finish motif link weighing 79.8 grams, with two Cabochon Rubies on the lock. A very nice weight to this necklace. Links Measu...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
An 18k Gold French Georges Lenfant Link Chain
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold long chain with eight shaped braided links alternated with polished eight shaped links connected with oval links with a worn master mark, most likely Georges Lenfant...
Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Simple Burnished High Bezel Set Ruby Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This pretty and simple ring is a burnished yellow gold, set in the center with a round faceted ruby, approximately 0.23 CTS, set into a high bezel and finished ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Link Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Yellow 18K gold chain by Cartier. Formed with oblique rectangular links which graduate gently towards the centre, signed Cartier. Condition: very good Date: contemporary Weight: 42...
Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet elegant necklace created by David Webb in the 1970s. Features two cabochon rubies accented with round diamonds set in yellow gold. The necklace comes apart and turns into tw...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Italian Chunky Link Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Italian chunky link necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is composed of exactly 93 gold chunky links, connected in the iconic brick link design. Becaus...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold C de Cartier Link Bracelet, 1980s, 46.4g
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pristine Estate C de Cartier link bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold, captures the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Cartier’s iconic designs from the 1980s. Measu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.2 in L 6.78 in
16.97 Carat Octagon Brazilian Emerald Tennis Line Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The 14 karat gold 16.97 carat octagon Brazilian emerald tennis line bracelet is a masterpiece of fine jewelry that exudes luxury and elegance. This bracelet showcases a stunning coll...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.
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