$665Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic Red Carpet Bijoux Jewlery, Sample Cuff “IKON” Private Collection
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
“The Lady Unicorn Renne Devoe Martez, Bochic red carpet bijoux jewlery, from the “IKON” private collection.
$23,200Sale Price|38% Off
Bochic Pagoda Mosaic Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Exquisite and bold Mosaic Bird earrings shimmer with 18k Gold, White and Black Diamonds. The Mosaic flower center piece is a work of art made from gem stones like, black onyx,...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$18,320Sale Price|34% Off
Bochic Mosaic Flower Drop Diamond Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic flower motif gem Mosaic earrings 6 mix tourmaline pear shape and round gem stones 3.20 Carat 292 Diamonds F color and VS clarity 2.47Carat 18 K white gold 24 Grams Ename...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” VIntage Sapphire, Amethyst & Tsavorite Brooch - 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The vibrant interplay of purple, green, blue, and red gemstones creates a rich, dimensional composition, reminiscent of vintage high jewelry with an exotic, global influence. Craft...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” VIntage Sapphire, Amethyst & Tsavorite Brooch - 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi-Gem Brooch / Pendant Sapphire, Amethyst, Tsavorite & Ruby — Set in 18K Gold & Silver A striking expression of color, craftsmanship, and versatility, t...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,110Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Brooch/Pendent - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary jewel with dramatic appeal, this brooch/pendant is a sophisticated addition to any fine jewelry collection. Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Lemon Topaz & Emerald Brooc...
Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,077Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Masterfully crafted in 18K gold over 950 silver, the ring embodies Bochic’s signature balance of luxury and wearability.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,077Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Masterfully crafted in 18K gold over 950 silver, the ring embodies Bochic’s signature balance of luxury and wearability.
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,576Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Peacock Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Peacock Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 2 carat M...
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Go...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic “Orient” Brooch Pendant is a striking expression of glamour, craftsmanship, and versatility.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Brooch – 18K Gold over Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Brooch – 18K Gold over Silver (Can be worn as a pendant) Step into elegance with this exquisite multi-gem brooch from Bochic’s “Orient” C...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Multi-Gem Brooch / Pendant Set in 18K Gold & Silver A vibrant celebration of color and craftsmanship, this striking Bochic “Orient” brooch s...
Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
$945Sale Price|30% Off
J'adore Les Hippocampes, Bochic Horn Bijoux Cuff
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic red carpet bijoux jewlery, from the “IKON” private collection.
Crystal, Gold Plate
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Ruby & Emerald Butterfly Brooch 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Ruby & Emerlads Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 25 carat Multi color N...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Fancy Color Sapphire Brooch Set - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Color Fancy Sapphire Brooch Set - 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Sapphires and Emeralds, pave setting - 9 carats Round brilliant Set in 18K...
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Orient 1.00ct London Blue Topaz & 0.50ct Diamond Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Paired with diamonds and executed in a clean solitaire design, this ring delivers a timeless aesthetic with strong contemporary appeal, making it an excellent addition to a curated f...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Fancy Sapphire & Emerald Brooch - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Sapphire - 4 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka ...
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,012Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Capri Convertible Necklace, 18K Gold & Silver, 74ct Gemstones
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Lemon Quartz, Aquamarine, Opal & Sapphire Convertible Necklace “Circa 1990s” Set in 18K Gold & 950 Silver • Signed Piece • Certificate & Appraisal Includ...
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,502Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Capri Convertible Necklace, 18K Gold & Silver, 74ct Gemstones
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Lemon Quartz, Aquamarine, Opal & Sapphire Convertible Necklace “Circa 1990s” Set in 18K Gold & 950 Silver • Signed Piece • Certificate & Appraisal Includ...
Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Orient Vintage 18K Gold Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Aquamarine, Multi Sapphire & Ruby Earrings Set in 18K Gold & Silver A luminous celebration of color, craftsmanship, and exotic elegance, these extraordinar...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
$2,242Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Turquoise Flower Necklace - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, White Topaz & Turquoise Necklace - 18K & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Ruby White Topaz and Turquoise Approx 60 Carats...
Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Necklace - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Necklace - 18K & Silver Drop Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Ruby Fancy Yellow Sapphire from Sri Lanka Approx 100 C...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Large Brooch, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Large Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Rodorite - 5 carat Natural South S...
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rodorite & Pearl Brooch / Pendant 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rodorite & Pearl Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Rodorite - 5 carat Natural South Sea Pearl The ...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphires & Amethyst Brooch - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphires & Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 14 carat Multi color Natural Sapphir...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Serpent Fancy Sapphire and Ruby Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Serpent Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Ring Ruby Cabochon (Real) Pink Natural Sapphire Green Natural Sapphire Rose Natural Sapphire Light Blue Natural Sapphire Red Natural Sapphire ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot - Necklace and Earrings Set Made in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 31 Carats Green Peridot - 11 C...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot - Necklace and Earrings Set Made in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 31 Carats Green Peridot - 11 Carats W...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 90 Carat Natural Ruby, White Topaz & Peridot Convertible Necklace 18K Gold & 950 Silver • Signed • Certificate & Appraisal Included An extraordin...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$23,200Sale Price|31% Off
Bochic Exquisite and Bold Mosaic Flower Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and bold Mosaic and enamel flower ring shimmer with 18k Gold, White and Champagne Diamonds. The Mosaic flower center piece is a work of art made from gem stones like, lapis...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring, 18K Gold & Silver, 1998
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
This signed Bochic ring includes: Certificate of Authenticity Jewelry Appraisal Luxurious Bochic Chocolate Suede Ring Case A stunning collector’s piece that embodies vintage Riviera...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The interior showcases Bochic’s signature patterned grill, a hidden touch of luxury designed exclusively for the wearer—an unmistakable hallmark of high jewelry craftsmanship
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Capri Vintage Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold, 1990
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The interior showcases Bochic’s signature patterned grill, a hidden touch of luxury designed exclusively for the wearer—an unmistakable hallmark of high jewelry craftsmanship
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic "Orient" Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Ruby, & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 4 carat Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 18 carats Green Ga...
Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Color Sapphire Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Color Sapphire Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Sapphire Green, Blue, Honey, Pink and Red Ruby 19 carats S...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Opal & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire Opal & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire, Ruby, Opal and Garnet 19 carats Set in 18K Gold and Silver 950 This Brooch or Pendan...
Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire & Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond =, Ruby, Sapphire & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby & Sapphire South Sea Black Tahiti Pearls We pay for shipping ...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The interior showcases Bochic’s signature patterned grill, a hidden touch of luxury designed exclusively for the wearer—an unmistakable hallmark of high jewelry craftsmanship
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Coral & Fancy Sapphire Earrings - 18KGold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Coral & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set in 18K Gold & 950 Silver Natural Light Blue Topaz – 1.00 Carat Natural Multi-Color Sapphires – 1.00 Carat N...
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Amethyst & Ruby Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The interior showcases Bochic’s signature patterned grill, a hidden touch of luxury designed exclusively for the wearer—an unmistakable hallmark of high jewelry craftsmanship
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald & Opal Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The interior showcases Bochic’s signature patterned grill, a hidden touch of luxury designed exclusively for the wearer—an unmistakable hallmark of high jewelry craftsmanship
Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic "Orient" Blue Sapphire & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Sapphire & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Oval Shape Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 9 carat Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka...
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,100Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage Cuff with Amethyst and 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Style & Wearability This cuff is designed to transition seamlessly: From sun-drenched resort wear to elegant evening attire Perfect with caftans, swimwear, or formal ensembles A bo...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
$3,744Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal, Natural Ruby & Pearl Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
This signed Bochic creation includes: Certificate of Authenticity Jewelry Appraisal Luxurious Bochic Red Leather Necklace Case A true collector’s piece that embodies vintage Italian...
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diopside & Amethyst Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diopside & Amethyst Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver From the “Capri” collection Natural Green Diopside - 10 carats Oval shapes Natural Ruby Pink Red ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Convertible Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold & 950 Silver Natural Blue Sri Lankan Sapphire Cabochon – 27.00 Carats Natural Zambian Emer...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive addition to any fine jewelry collection.
Ruby, Amethyst, Silver, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Italian Ruby & Sapphire Necklace - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Classic Italian Ruby & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Chocker Necklace, Multi natural gem necklace Natural Red Pink Color Rubies - 41 c...
Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Sapphire Earring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Honey Citrine & Rose Cut White Sapphire Cascading Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Circa 1990s Natural Honey Citrine - 16 carats Oval shapes Nat...
Citrine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Orient Vintage Ruby & Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Details: Natural Cabochon Ruby: 13.50 carats Natural Fancy Color Sapphires: 5.00 carats Set in 18K Gold & 950 Silver Signed Bochic Additional Features: Certificate of authe...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Purple Amethyst Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Purple Amethyst Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver From the “Capri” collection Natural Amethyst - 20 carats Fancy & Round shapes Natural Sapphires, rou...
Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Peridot Peacock Brooch/Pendant Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby & Peridot Peacock Brooch/Pendant Set 18K & Silver Can be worn as Brooch or Pendant Natural Rubies 7 carat Natural Peridot, Ruby & Whit...
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 22 Carats Natural White Topaz – 19 Carats Set in 18K Gold &...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Amethyst and Topaz Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst, Topaz & Citrine Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver Natural Amethyst - 20 carats Oval and Pear shapes Natural Yellow Citrine - 9 carats Sri...
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver, Citrine Ruby Earrings, 20ct
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Ruby and Citrine Earrings, 20ct Set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Red - 8 carats Round shapes Natural Yellow Citrine - 14 carats S...
Citrine, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Necklace with Ruby & Sapphire
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Sapphire, Ruby & Blue/ White Topaz Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Carats Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka –111...
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst & Blue Topaz Cuff - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi-Gem Bangle Natural Amethyst & Blue Topaz • 18K Gold & 950 Silver • Signed Indulge in elevated Mediterranean luxury with this Bochic “Capri” Multi-Gem...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k 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.