Buccellati Leaf Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in New Orleans, LA
These Buccellati leaf earrings are a perfect representation of the brand's dedication to
White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati 18K Gold Leaf Motif Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Flushing, NY
Buccellati 18K Gold Leaf Motif Earrings Marked: Buccellati ITALY 18K Approximate Dimensions: 2.2
Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Leaf Dangle Earrings with Diamonds
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
detachable. Signed by Buccellati 2 3/8 inch long (dangles are 1 1/4 inch long)
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Carved Citrine Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings 18 KT
By Buccellati
Located in Napoli, IT
Charming pair of long drop earrings, Signed Buccellati,1980 circa Each in foliate design made of
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Foglia Cardo Gold Leaf Earrings
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
From famed Italian jewelry house Buccellati, an iconic pair of Foglia Cardo 18 karat Gold Leaf
Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati .72 Carat Diamond Yellow White Gold Leaf Cluster Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic M Buccellati 18k yellow and white gold textured leaf cluster diamond earrings. Clip and
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gianmaria Buccellati 18K Gold Diamond Leaf Earrings from Italy
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Queens, NY
Gianmaria Buccellati 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Leaf Earrings, designed as textured and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,640Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.58 in L 3.08 in
【Crown Radiance】Buccellati-Style South Sea Pearl Diamond Leaf Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Gracefully embodying the ethereal beauty of feathers in motion, these breathtaking earrings feature
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat 2 tone white and yellow gold leaf earrings consisting of approximately 1.75 carats of
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
2 tone 18 karat white and yellow gold leaf motif earrings consisting of approximately .50 carats of
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Gold & Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, NY
These stunning Buccellati earrings consist of three 18K gold incised leaves, each bisected by a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Motif Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k Gold and Diamond Earrings in a Leaf Motif by Buccellati. The earrings are set with 1.06ctw in
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Buccellati Leaf Motif Hoop Gold Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k gold hoop earrings crafted by Buccellati. Earrings measure 16mm in diameter and 8.9mm
18k Gold
1960s Buccellati Pearl Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
1960's Buccellati Pearl "Leaf" Earrings Leaf motif earrings in 18K gold with baroque pearl drops
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Vintage White Gold Leaf Drop Diamond Earring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in London, GB
associated with Buccellati. This piece is handmade and the leaf form earring design, Renaissance-inspired
Diamond, White Gold
BUCCELATI Textured Gold Leaf & Diamond Earrings.
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Leaf Earrings. Textured Gold Leaves with A Diamond Line Detail
Buccellati - Style 18K Gold Two - Tone Diamond Leaf Earrings
Located in Kowloon, HK
Buccellati - Style 18K Gold Two - Tone Diamond Leaf Earrings Diamonds: 0.52ct These earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Frederico Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow and White Gold Leaf Earrings by Frederico Buccellati. Measurements: Weight: 13.3
18k Gold
Buccellati Leaf Opal Drop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold leaf earrings with opal mosaic ball drops by M. Buccellati.
Opal, 18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
Measurements Earrings are 25mm X 15mm Weight: 7.8 gr Signed M. Buccellati 18k
18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
realistically designed as a textured and detailed leaf. Post and omega back. Mounted in 18Kt gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
white Gold Measurements Earrings are 24mm X 20mm Weight: 10.1 gr Signed M. Buccellati 18k
White Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
white Gold Measurements Earrings are 32mm X 37mm Weight: 17.7 gr Signed M. Buccellati 18k
18k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
white Gold Measurements Earrings are 25mm X 25mm Weight: 9.9 gr Signed M. Buccellati 18k
18k Gold, White Gold
Buccellati Sapphire and Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold, sapphire, and diamond leaf earrings by M. Buccellati. Approx. sapphire weight is
Buccellati Gold Leaf Motif Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Earrings. Brand New with Box and Papers.
18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Oak Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
These timeless classic oak leaf earrings from Buccellati are meticulously hand crafted from 18
18k Gold
Buccellati Stylized Leaf Form Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow and white gold stylized leaf form earrings by Buccellati, Italy circa
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Among the most iconic of collections, Buccellati has mastered the combination of sophisticated
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Gold and Pearl Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and golden pearl earrings. Mario Buccellati. The earrings are
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Gold Two Leaf Design Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These modern earrings by designer Buccellati feature his hallmark two leaf design in 18 karat
18k Gold
1990s Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earrings. Buccellati. Circa 1990. Each designed as
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18k White Gold Leaf Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
From the masters of texture, these Buccellati 18K White Gold Leaf Clip Earrings will give your
White Gold
Mario Buccellati Stylized Gold Leaf Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
18k gold gold leaf earrings by Buccellati designed as stylized textured gold maple leaves. Hand
18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Gold Double Oak Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
Classic meticulously earrings by Italian master jeweler Mario Buccellati. The hand engraved 18
18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Maple Leaf Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
A classic design from Buccellati, this delicate pair of clip-on earrings are inspired by the beauty
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K White and Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
Buccellati earrings. Shimmering 18K white gold is beautifully juxtaposed with lustrous 18K yellow gold, while
Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
Although crafted from opulent 18K yellow gold, the organic form of these Buccellati earrings makes
Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI 18k White Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Exceptional 18k white and yellow gold diamond leaf earrings by Buccellati, circa 1970s. Each
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Autumn Leaf 18 Karat Gold Omega Clip Stud Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
These Buccellati Earrings set the mood this fall season as they were inspired in an Autumn Leaf
18k Gold
Buccellati Platinum Diamond Leaf Circle Clip-On Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Platinum encrusted with 126 brilliant-cut approximately 9-10 carats diamonds. Signed Buccellati
Diamond, Platinum
MARIO BUCCELLATI Diamond White Gold Leaf Hoop Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Expertly crafted 18K white gold hoop earrings with diamond accents, by Mario Buccellati. They
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Statement Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and refined, these Buccellati earrings capture the essence of nature with their exquisite
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 1970's 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as highly rendered yellow gold leaves Engraved with Segrinato texture and
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.13 in W 1.25 in Dm 0.88 in
Federico Buccellati Leaf Design Gold Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry
By Federico Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of gorgeous Federico Buccellati leaf design 18k gold diamond earrings. These day-and-night
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Textured Gold Leaf Earclips
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earclips by Buccellati, Italy, designed as curved leaves of textured
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Two Tone 18 Karat Gold Grape Leaf Vintage Earclip Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Buccellati grape vine two-tone 18 karat gold earclip earrings are a stunning example of
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Gold Leaf Ear Clips
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Form Ear Clips, Hand Textured Finish.
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.22 in L 1.26 in
Mario Buccellati 1970 Oversized Leafs Clips Earrings Textured 18kt Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Leafs earrings designed by Buccellati. Beautiful oversized clips-on earrings, made in Milan Italy
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 1970's Italian 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Maple Leaf Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as highly rendered yellow gold maple leaves With delicate high polished rose
Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully handcrafted 18 karat yellow gold earrings in the shape of a maple leaf. The amazing
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
These Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings are done in 18K yellow gold with a stylized leaf motif
18k Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
Each earring is realistically designed as a textured, polished and detailed leaf. Posts and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Gold Leaf Motif Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold Leaf Motif Earrings Features: Brand: Buccellati
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18K Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This charming pair of Buccellati 18K yellow gold leaf earrings are delicately textured in the
18k Gold
Buccellati Oak Leaf Coral Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Italian jewelry designer Buccellati, a pair of ox-blood coral Oak leaf earrings. ♦ Designer
Coral, 18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
From master Italian jeweler and engraver Mario Buccellati, a pair of diamond earrings. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati 18 Karat Leaf Earring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
The earrings is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold . Sign by Buccellati.
18k Gold
Buccellati Emerald Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
textured yellow gold. Omega clip back. Signed M. Buccellati Weight: 9.6 gr 20 mm long, 16 mm wide.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Two Color Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These stylish earrings by Italian Designer Buccellati feature a double leaf motif in yellow and
18k Gold
Buccellati, 18K Gold Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Diamond total approx. 1.95ct. Stamp: "M. Buccellati", "Italy"
Diamond, 18k Gold
Buccellati Carved Emerald Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
gold. Post and omega clip back. Signed M. Buccellati Weight: 9.6 gr 22.7 mm long, 18 mm wide.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Bicolored Gold Double Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
friction backs for pierced ears. Mounted in 18Kt white and yellow gold. Signed M. Buccellati
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Vintage 1970s 18kt Gold Leaf Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An exceptional pair of finely detailed 18k yellow gold earclip earrings. The satiny stem is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Leaf Coral Gold Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow gold earrings by Mario Buccellati, the most prominent and regarded jewelry maker
Coral, Gold
Buccellati 18K Gold Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 2.00ct, Italy
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with timeless elegance, these Buccellati earrings exude sophistication and artistry. The two-tone 18K gold design beautifully frames 2.00 carats of diamonds, highlighting the...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.71 in L 1.1 in
Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shells earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. by George Schuler, back in the 1970. These earrings hav...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$37,719
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Collar Button Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A Legacy of Exquisite Artistry Discover the timeless elegance of Buccellati, one of Italy’s most revered jewelry houses, renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship, intricate design...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
HERMES black Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from luxurious black Veau Togo leather, showcasing elegant gold-plated hardware. The interior is lined in Chèvre (goat skin) and f...
Hermes Birkin 30cm Black Togo Rose Gold Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30cm Black Togo Rose Gold Hardware Bag Don't miss it- Black with Rose Gold is soooo pretty! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware...
$9,985 / set
W 0.51 in L 1.89 in
Mario Buccellati 1970 Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold, Turquoises & Pearls
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle drop earrings designed by Mario Buccellati. Very elegant pair of colorful dangles drop earrings, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Buccellati. These everyday ea...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Floral Eternity Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Buccellati Italian 18K Yellow and White Gold Floral Sapphire and Ruby Statement Ring This captivating vintage Buccellati ring embodies Italian elegance and craftsmanship, sh...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s 15.13 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified, non-heat treated, Oval cut Sapphire weighing 15.13 carats. The ring features Marquise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a to...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$43,107
Size: IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton dusty pink fur coat, fw 2012
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen dusty pink fur coat ▪ Designed by Sarah Burton ▪ Dyed Mongolian Lamb, Mink fur and Ostrich feathers ▪ Leather belt with silver shell detail ▪ Mirrored visor shad...
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Rose Gold Perlée Diamonds Bracelet, 1 row, L model
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Diamonds bracelet is in excellent, like-new condition and comes complete with its original VCA box and papers — a rare find for collector...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mario Buccellati Classic 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair of cufflinks in 18K yellow gold by Buccellati, circa 1960-70s. The cufflinks feature an oval shape with intricate hand etched workmanship, the gold is detailed in the trade...
18k Gold, Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
In 1919, Mario Buccellati (1891–1965) launched his eponymous jewelry house with the opening of his first shop in Milan and quickly built a reputation for his richly embellished traforato, or finely pierced goldwork. The Ancona, Italy–born jeweler’s workmanship was in a class of its own. His pieces were exquisite, yet the gemstones themselves were never too flashy, elevated instead by the designs’ intricate metalsmithing.
A love of tradition set Mario and his fine jewelry house apart in the competitive Italian market and remains a point of pride for the family, which is still closely tied to the business even as it is now owned by Richemont, a luxury conglomerate that also counts Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels among its subsidiaries.
A young Mario Buccellati apprenticed with famed goldsmith Beltrami e Besnati in the early 1900s, although many of the goldsmithing techniques synonymous with Buccellati go as far back as the Italian Renaissance. The family lineage is also said to include 18th-century jeweler Contardo Buccellati.
Owing to the founder’s advanced metalworking skills, the brand is known for designs that feature metal with the delicacy of lace and draw on the wonders of the natural world. The house’s work is typified by intricate gemstone settings that emphasize their natural color and dense engraving techniques that transform the texture of gold.
One of the time-honored engraving techniques that has come to characterize Buccellati’s work — techniques that require apprenticeships and training in the fine jeweler’s workshops — is called rigato. It involves the engraving of a precious metal with a series of parallel lines to achieve a fabric-like effect.
Rigato is on luminous display in the house’s Macri collection of earrings, cuff bracelets and other accessories. A painstaking attention to detail is pronounced in the celebrated Macri, Bartolomeo and Unica collections — witness the striking honeycomb motif, a house signature, that characterizes the Unica collection’s Caterina bracelet, for example.
The Macri collection was the work of Mario’s son, Gianmaria Buccellati, an award-winning jeweler and internationally renowned silversmith who worked to bring the brand to the global stage by overseeing the opening of boutiques in Tokyo, Paris, California and elsewhere.
In 1951, Mario opened his first store in New York City; today the company operates boutiques worldwide. In 2019, the company celebrated its centennial with a new flagship in Paris and the Vintage collection, which features some of its most enduring designs.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Buccellati jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, rings and other accessories.
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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.