BULGARI Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold 3 Row Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is designed as a flexible wrap
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold 3 Row Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Bulgari bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and is designed as a flexible wrap
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Vintage Gold Spiga Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
An 18 karat yellow gold “Spiga” ring by Bulgari. The ring is composed of a series of interlocking
Gold, 18k Gold
$4,650
W 0.44 in L 0.88 in
Bulgari 1990's 18K Gold Stainless Steel Vintage Spiga Tubogas Serpenti Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as double j-hoop style earrings deeply grooved with "Serpenti" tubogas Alternating in pattern with yellow gold with stainless steel segments Completed by posts with hinged o...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Spiga Wrap Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s Size 6 inches, flexible
18k Gold
Bvlgari Spiga Vintage Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous pair of Bvlgari earrings from the highly sought after Spiga collection. The earrings
Yellow Gold
Vintage BVLGARI Spiga 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. These vintage hoop earrings from their iconic Spiga collection are crafted of 18k yellow gold and are a
Gold, 18k 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
Diamond, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Yellow Gold 3 Row 'SPIGA' Ring Band
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The BVLGARI Yellow Gold 3 Row 'SPIGA' Ring Band is a flexible and stylish piece that wraps your
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Spiga Diamond Pink Rubellite Heart Yellow Gold 3-Row Adjustable Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring from Bulgari's iconic Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row design crafted
Diamond, Yellow Gold
BULGARI 'SPIGA' Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
The recently discontinued SPIGA collection was a highlight of Bulgari's for decades. The necklace
18 Karat Estate Bulgari Spiga Estate Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate Bulgari 18 karat yellow gold Spiga collar style necklace, consisting of 60 bead set round
Diamond, 18k Gold
BULGARI Spiga Diamond Gold Necklace - Stock #8484
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
The SPIGA Collection recently discontinued, was for many years the highlight of Bulgari jewelry
Bulgari Gold Spiga Fancy Design Dome Band Flexible Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bvlgari Bulgari Spiga Collection Flexible Featuring an Open band ring hand cast in 18K yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Bulgari Gold Spiga Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Bvlgari spiga snake ring. Ring is 18KT yellow gold with a pear shaped diamond with
Unavailable
A Pair of Bulgari Gold Spiga Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18k yellow gold â??Spigaâ?? hoop earrings. Engraved Bulgari. All of our prices exclude
18k Gold
Bulgari Tourmaline Diamond Gold Spiga Snake Wedding Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Bvlgari spiga snake ring. Ring is 18KT rose gold with diamonds and tourmalines. Ring
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spiga Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spiga hoop earrings from Estate BVLGARI. Polished 18-karat yellow gold hardware. Zigzag hoops with
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Bulgari Diamond Gold Spiga Necklace
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold Bulgari Contemporary Spiga necklace consisting of 105 round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bvlgari Spiga Diamond Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow gold Spiga necklace with approximately 2.00 carats of round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Yellow Gold and Diamond Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate Bulgari 18 karat yellow gold Spiga collar style necklace with an approximate diamond 3.25
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic set of authentic Bulgari Spiga earrings adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds in
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic set of authentic Bulgari Spiga earrings adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds in
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Bulgari Spiga bracelet weighing 92.6 grams of 18k yellow gold, the bracelet is adorned
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Bulgari Spiga bracelet weighing 92.6 grams of 18k yellow gold, the bracelet is adorned
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic pair of Bulgari Spiga diamond earrings showcasing the chevron pattern adorned with the
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic pair of Bulgari Spiga diamond earrings showcasing the chevron pattern adorned with the
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Gold Three Row Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning bracelet from Bulgari's Spiga collection features a flexible 3-row geometric design
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Ring Gold Diamond Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic Bulgari Spiga ring, with diamonds and a heart-shaped sapphire. A glossy, three rows wrap
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold 1.20 CTW
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold 1.20 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 111571 Listing
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Gold Stainless Steel Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A celebrated Bulgari Spiga bracelet made of 18k gold and stainless steel. Bulgari staple Spiga
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Bulgari Spiga 18k white and yellow gold flexible bangle, part of a set
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
This classic Bulgari Spiga bracelet is flexible and measures 16-17 cm in circumference. From the
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The serpent is one of the oldest mythological symbols representing good and evil, wisdom, life and eternity. Today the basic concept remains the same and in fact the snake has evolv...
18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga 18k white and yellow gold clip-on earrings, part of a set
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
These classic Bulgari Spiga clip-on earrings are highly wearable both day and night. The classic
18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Rubies Diamonds Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Bulgari necklace from the iconic "Spiga" collection, in 18kt yellow gold with rubies and diamonds
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bulgari's ideals are built on unconventional style, breaking the mold of the mundane and bringing
Diamond, 18k Gold
BULGARI "Spiga" Diamond Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
house "Bulgari". Rows of polished gold, fashioned into a zig-zag pattern dubbed "Spiga" or "wheat" by
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI "Spiga" Diamond Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
house "Bulgari". Rows of polished gold, fashioned into a zig-zag pattern dubbed "Spiga" or "wheat" by
Estate Bulgari Spiga Diamond Band 18 Karat White Gold Flexible Ring Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Bulgari 'Spiga' diamond ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Round
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga White Gold Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic set of Bulgari earrings from the Spiga collection, each earring is adorned with the
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga White Gold Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic set of Bulgari earrings from the Spiga collection, each earring is adorned with the
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga Collection Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic design from the Spiga collection that is pure Bulgari. Featuring 138 diamonds weighing
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This fascinating Spiga bracelet by Bvlgari is a must have accessory for every lady! The fabulous
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Rose Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” necklace is made out of 18K rose gold and diamonds and weighs 132.1 grams
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari “Spiga” Diamond-Set Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, 18k, by Bulgari, Italy. The very embodiment of chic, this Bulgari snake ring
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari “Spiga” Diamond-Set Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, 18k, by Bulgari, Italy. The very embodiment of chic, this Bulgari snake ring
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Owing to its clever, imaginative design, this beautiful ring from Bulgari boasts a dynamic
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold body of this astonishing ring from Bulgari creates an almost hypnotic allure enhanced by the
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Peridot Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
0.25ct embellish the upper part of this charming ring from Bulgari. Included Items: Manufacturer's Box
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 'Spiga' 18k Gold Earrings, circa 1980
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Pair of Bulgari Gold Earrings from the 'Spiga' Collection, crafted in 18k yellow gold
18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Vintage Diamond Ruby Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of Spiga earrings by Bulgari, made of 18k yellow gold. Features ruby and diamond. Total
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Collection Two Tone Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1990’s MATERIALS: 18K Gold WEIGHT: 19.3 grams RING SIZE: 7 HALLMARKS
18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Gracing these fabulous earrings with an intriguing and seemingly dynamic look, Bulgari employed a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Gracing these fabulous earrings with an intriguing and seemingly dynamic look, Bulgari employed a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Snake Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Spiga Snake ring by Bulgari. With 10 Diamonds Weighing 0.10cts With G
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Snake Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Spiga Snake ring by Bulgari. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Snake Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Spiga Snake ring by Bulgari. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Rose Yellow White Gold Wrap Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k tri color gold Spiga wrap bracelet by Bvlgari. Bracelet will fit approx. 6-6.5" wrist and is
White Gold
Bulgari Spiga Yellow Gold and Tourmaline Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Spiga” ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with a tourmaline. The ring weighs
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Pave White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold in this stunning ring from Bulgari. The ring is set with colorless (grade F) diamonds of VS
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Pave White Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
, this wonderful ring from Bulgari is embellished with a scintillating arrangement of diamonds weighing
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed in the renowned Bvlgari style of pure excellence and refinement, this splendid ring boasts an incredibly classy appeal. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and beautifully e...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed in the renowned Bvlgari style of pure excellence and refinement, this splendid ring boasts an incredibly classy appeal. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and beautifully e...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond and White Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Fashionable diamond and 18K white gold flexible snake ring , from the "Spiga" collection by Bulgari
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Spiga Invisible Set Sapphire Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Gorgeously designed and beautifully decorated, this 18K yellow gold ring by Bulgari boasts an
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K yellow gold flexible snake ring , from the "Spiga" collection by Bulgari
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Spiga Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Flexible Snake Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K yellow gold flexible snake ring , from the "Spiga" collection by Bulgari
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
Harry Winston Vintage Collection Diamond Snowflake Drop Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
HARRY WINSTON Snowflake Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold and Platinum. The recognizable Harry Winston Snowflake geometric clusters, with icy needles of marquise and round brilliant d...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
Jean Paul Gaultier Multicoloured Striped Knitted Dress with Floral Silk, SS 2005
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2005 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Rayon, Polyamide ▪ Details: This stretch knitted dress feature...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
BLUMARINE long black lace dress
By Blumarine
Located in Rubiera, RE
BLUMARINE Long dress Black Lace embroidered with sequins, large faceted drops and other jas Size IT 38 Made in Italy Nude silk lining Lace: 80% rayon 20% nylon Lining: 96% silk 4% ...
Vintage Tiffany & Co Quilt Ring Dome Band 18k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 'Quilt' dome ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s). The domed band features a visually striking textured quilt style design and makes a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
Bvlgari Fancy Cut Yellow Diamond Trombino Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Trombino is translated to, 'little trumpet' and is centerpiece one of Bvlgari's most instantly recognizable and iconic designs. Undeniably eye-catching, the Trombino setting was pion...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Babydoll Sheer Chiffon Pink Tank
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pink and black lace tank top from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, designed by Tom Ford for Fall/Winter 2003, debuted on the runway as look 18. Crafted from sheer light pink chif...
Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored bl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
NWT Christian Dior by John Galliano Origami Dress Runway Fall 2006 Wedding Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Baar, CH
New with tags, this never-before-worn archival piece has been carefully stored for the past 18 years, preserving its pristine condition. An absolutely stunning and rare masterpiece ...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold Watch WGBA0050 Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold Watch WGBA0050 Size 17 - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold (18 mm). Silver dial with blue hands and black Roman numerals. 18K yellow gold bracelet with 18K y...
$3,600,000
W 0.75 in L 7.25 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet of Oval Sapphires Surrounded by Baguette Diamonds Which Embrace the Sapphires. 15 Oval No Heat Sapphires Consisting of, 6 - Kashmir, 8- Burma, 1 - Ceylon....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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.
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Get to know the history behind the world's most iconic jewelry houses and the fabulous styles they designed.