A fish tondo necklace by Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A design distinctive of Bulgari, the fish tondo necklace would make an excellent initial foray into
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Tondo Fish Steel and Gold Pendant Leather Cord Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Tondo fish pendant (medium size), by Bvlgari, suspended on a
Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Fish Ring Cab Tourmaline & Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, featuring a captivating 2.0ct Pink Cabochon Tourmaline set in 18k Gold, further adorned with 0.56ct Round White Diamonds of VVS1 clarity and E...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Unavailable
BULGARI Fish Bracelet White and Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bvlgari bracelet has two gold fish ("goldfish", I just got it) swimming around your wrist
18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Fish Pillbox/Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
a unique piece this BULGARI fish Pillbox that can be worn as a pendant is a sure conversation
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Three-Tone Gold Diamond Fish Bangle Open Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k yellow, white and rose gold Bulgari Fish bracelet featuring diamonds. Fine gold finish; each
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI - Naturalia fish earrings
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of BVLGARI Naturalia fish earrings in 18k yellow gold, pink tourmaline and diamonds. Circa
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Fish Collection Pin
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
of Bulgari's Naturalia Fish Collection. A truly amazing piece, dating circa 1990. CONDITION: Pre
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari “Naturalia” Fish Gold Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by BVLGARI, Italy. This marvelous fish brooch from BVLGARI's famed "Naturalia
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Three Color Gold Fish Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An iconic fish bracelet by Bulgari, from the Naturalia collection, made in tri-color 18 karat gold
18k Gold, Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Fish Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The allure of tourmaline combined with the dazzling elegance of diamonds makes this Bulgari ring a
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Fish Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The allure of tourmaline combined with the dazzling elegance of diamonds makes this Bulgari ring a
Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond Fish Bombe Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Beautifully set against the enchantingly radiant 18K yellow gold, the incredibly lustrous diamonds add to the compellingly luxurious appeal of this marvelous ring. The ring is wonder...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Diamond Tourmaline Naturalia Fish Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Tourmaline "Naturalia" Fish Ring by Bulgari. With 16 Diamonds, G Color
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Diamond and Ruby Gold Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
From a classically shaped body emerges extraordinary décor, with the warm tone of 18K yellow gold given a cool shimmering twist in the form of 18K white gold and embellished with 0....
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamonds Naturalia Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst & Ruby "Naturalia" Fish Ring by Bulgari. Set with 16 Diamonds
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Diamond Ruby Fish Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Naturalia Fish Diamond And Ruby Band Ring by Bulgari. With 20 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Diamond Ruby Fish Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Naturalia Fish Diamond And Ruby Band Ring by Bulgari. With 20 round brilliant cut
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Diamond Fish Yellow Gold Dangle Omega Back Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
These Bvlgari fish earrings are made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds that amount to 0.30 carats
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Multi Gemstone Yellow Gold Fish Bangle Open Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari bangle bracelet is made out of 18K yellow gold and multiple gemstones. The bracelet weighs 47.9 grams, measuring 7.85” in length with a 2.50” diameter. Offered in estat...
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.95 in L 1.5 in
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Chrysoprase Naturalia Fish Earrings, 1990s
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Fabulous pair of 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and chrysoprase Naturalia fish earrings by Bulgari
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Diamond Blue Topaz Ruby Yellow Gold Naturalia Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Topaz & Ruby "Naturalia" Fish Ring by Bulgari. With 16 Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Fish Diamond Ruby and Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This spectacular 18K yellow gold ring by Bulgari epitomizes class and elegance. The stunning design
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari "Naturalia" Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, Bulgari, Rome, Italy. These fabulous fish motif earrings from BVLGARI’s famed
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and embellished with a tourmaline. The ring weighs 8.8 grams and boasts band thickness of 3 mm and top height of 5 mm, while top dim...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tondo 18K Yellow Gold and Steel Fish Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18K yellow gold fish motif. The Bvlgari text logo is engraved on the bottom portion of the circular
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst Fish Necklacea
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The best catch of the day. The Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Amethyst Fish Necklace will give
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Yellow Gold Carnelian and Pink Jade Naturalia Fish Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
fish facing each other, one is set with carnelian and the other is set with pink jade. The necklace
Carnelian, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Naturalia Collection Fish Motif Diamond Necklace with Ruby Eye
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique diamond necklace from the Naturalia collection by Bvlgari. The necklace features a fish
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Fish Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and diamonds and weighs 12.8 grams. The ring boasts band thickness of 4 mm and top height of 6 mm, while top dimensions measure 12 by...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Roma Fish Pesce Ring in 18Kt Two Tones Gold with Diamonds and Ruby
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A ring in the shape of a fish designed by Bvlgari. Very youthful vintage piece created by the
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Fish Citrine Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The allure of citrine combined with the dazzling elegance of diamonds makes this Bulgari ring a
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Chrysoprase Carnelian Naturalia Yellow Gold Fish Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Chrysoprase And Carnelian Naturalia Fish Necklace by Bulgari. With 2 Chrysoprase
Carnelian, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
BULGARI Diamond & Pink Tourmaline Naturalia Fish Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Pink Tourmaline Naturalia Fish Ring by Bulgari. With 16 Diamonds, G Color
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Tricolor Gold Diamond Fish Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, NA
Pair of Tricolor Gold and Diamond Fish Earclips, Bulgari 18 kt. yellow, rose and white gold, the
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Diamond Ruby Yellow White Gold Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow & White Gold Diamond & Ruby "Naturalia" Fish Ring by Bulgari. With 16 Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Jade and Quartz Naturalia Fish Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Two adorable shapes reminiscent of tiny fish are joined at the middle of this marvelous 18K yellow
Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Amethyst Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Naturalia Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst & Ruby "Naturalia" Fish Ring by Bulgari. With 16 Diamonds
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Naturalia Fish Diamond Ruby and Pink Tourmaline Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This spectacular 18K yellow gold ring by Bulgari epitomizes class and elegance. The stunning design
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Naturalia Collection Amethyst Diamond Gold Fish Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A fanciful Bvlgari amethyst, diamond and ruby fish necklace set in 18ct yellow gold. With two
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Naturalia Multi Gem Fish Yellow Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
necklace that features colorful fish design. Crafted in a high polished 18 karat yellow gold forming
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Fishes with Diamond Eyes Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Give your look a high-fashion bite with these vintage 18k yellow gold Bvlgari triangle fish clip
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlagri 'Naturalia' Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari 'Naturalia' fish ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with an estimated
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby Naturalia Fish Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari Bvlgari 18K Yellow & White Gold Ruby Naturalia Fish Ring ' For sale is an 18k yellow
Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Chrysoprase Fish Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of 18k yellow gold fish cufflinks by Bulgari, set with diamond eyes and chrysoprase. Cufflink
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.54 in L 0.99 in
Bulgari Naturalia Multi-Gem Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Fish Motif Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Bulgari Naturalia Multi-Gem Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Fish Motif Earrings. The flexible fish
Citrine, White Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Tondo Fish Motif 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
added with an 18k yellow gold fish motif and logo engravings. Includes: Original Box, Original Case
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari Tondo Fish Motif 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
added with an 18k yellow gold fish motif and logo engravings. Includes: Original Box, Original Case
Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Small Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These rare Van Cleef & Arpels lever-back earrings from the gorgeous Frivole collection feature a flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold, prong-set with emeralds in the center, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral Hoop Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Bvlgari hoop earrings from circa 1989 are a radiant example of the brand’s signature 1980s glamour. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and weighing 24 grams, each earring ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,642Sale Price|32% Off
Cartier Vintage Trinity Tri Color 3 Millimeter Each Band 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Vintage Trinity Rolling Ring Tri Color 3.3 Millimeter Each Band 18 Karat Gold Ring: Finger size 5 #48 Elevate your style with this exquisite Cartier Vintage T...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Midcentury Platinum Diamond Bow Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic platinum open circa and bow brooch, by Cartier, circa 1950s. The brooch is set with approximately 5ctw in G/VS baguette diamonds. Measures 1.75" in diameter. Marked Cartier ...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940's-1950's.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$10,085 / set
W 0.91 in D 0.22 in L 3.08 in
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, datin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Hermes Vintage 1970s Chaine D'Ancre 18k Gold Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the timeless allure of the Hermes Vintage 1970s Chaine D'Ancre 18k Gold Brooch. This exquisite piece from the renowned French luxury house Hermes is a testame...
Gold, 18k Gold
$1,220 / item
W 0.44 in L 0.95 in
Stunning Tsavorite & Diamond Panther Pendant in 18K White Gold Fine Jewelry Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unleash bold elegance with this stunning panther-inspired pendant crafted in 18K white gold. Encrusted with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 0.71 carats, the design capture...
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
The Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern artistry. This luxurious timepiece sparkles with an array o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Mikimoto 18 inch black Tahitian South Sea cultured pearl necklace. Design #XNB11018NS9397. Excellent lustre and nacre thickness. 18k white gold catch with Mikimoto hallmar...
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Whi...
BVLGARI Tubogas Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3-Row Wrap Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Bvlgari ring from the iconic Tubogas collection features a slightly adjustable 3-row wrap design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with an oval F-G-H VVS2-VS...
Diamond, Yellow 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
Van Cleef & Arpels 1975 Gem Set Coral Band in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set coral ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful vintage ring band, made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1951-1975. It was crafted in sol...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming and whimsical, this retro brooch by the French jeweler Cartier is known as the iconic Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench brooch. Crafted of 18K yellow gold, the brooch features a min...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Tubogas Necklace or Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the 1970’s, this 14k gold necklace is a revival of a World War II era jewelry making technique called tubogas. A hollow, flexible tube consisting of interlocking gold links ma...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.
Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.
The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.
In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand.
On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches 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.
Jewelry historian Vanessa Cron combed 1stDibs and selected some dazzling pieces with timeless appeal.
From Elizabeth Taylor to Zendaya, the Serpenti has been the accessory of choice for generations of it girls.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Get to know the history behind the world's most iconic jewelry houses and the fabulous styles they designed.