Bulgari Colored Sapphire and Diamond Flower Suite, 2005
By Bulgari
Located in Weston, MA
The deliberately varied sapphires give each flower a lively, individual character while maintaining a harmonious palette across the suite. Worn alone, the earrings have an appealing ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Parure Suite, 2000s, Italy
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the timeless allure of Bulgari with this parure suite, a testament to the brand's enduring legacy.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Bulgari Gold Alveare Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18 Karat Yellow Gold Suite of “Alveare” jewelry by Bulgari. This incredibly collectible suite consists of two bracelets, a ring, a pair of clip earrings and a 15” necklace.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari B. Zero 1 Gold Bangle, Earrings, Ring & Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
The Bulgari B. zero 1 Suite includes: The 18kt yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet, engraved on both sides with double Bulgari logo; 5/8" wide, 2 1/2" diameter.
18k Gold
Bulgari Suite Necklace and Earrings in 18 Karat Gold and 12 Carat Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The necklace comes with matching earrings all crafted in 18 carat yellow gold . The suite has 150 grams of gold. A quintessentially feminine pair of 18k yellow gold Bulgari pigne ear...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Passio Doppio Gold & Pearl Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A chic Bulgari suite of cultured pearl and 18 karat yellow gold ‘Passo Doppio’ jewelry comprised of a necklace, earrings, and ring.
Pearl, Gold
BULGARI "PARENTESI" SUITE
By Bulgari
Located in San Antonio, TX
18kt gold Bulgari Parentesi suite, comprising a necklace, bracelet and earrings.
Bulgari “Allegra” Multi-Gemstone Jewelry Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vibrant array of brilliant gemstones make a bold statement in the “Allegra” suite, featuring a necklace, bracelet and matching earrings crafted by the incomparable Italian firm Bul...
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Iolite, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmal...
Bulgari White Gold Spiga Diamond Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A luxurious 18k white gold Bvlgari diamond jewellery suite from the Spiga collection. The jewellery suite comprises of a necklace, earrings, bangle and ring. The necklace comprises o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Vintage Ruby Diamond Bracelet Ring Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An impressive suite by Bulgari showcasing calibre cut rubies and carre cut diamonds set in timeless 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby
Bulgari Diamond Gold Necklace, Earrings and Bracelet Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Boasting an impressive 11.75 carats of brilliant white diamonds, this suite of Bulgari adornments will be at home gracing the features of the most sophisticated of jewelry enthusiasts.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Diamond-Set Double Collar and Earrings Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offering the pinnacle of exclusivity in fine jewelry, this striking suite of two collars and a pair of earrings embodies the sophisticated and glamourous style for which Bulgari is u...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari White Gold Amethyst and Topaz B.Zero1 Jewelry Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold amethyst and topaz Bvlgari necklace and earring suite from the B.zero1 collection. The necklace comprises of a single amethyst and topaz bead in the chain ...
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Amethyst and Topaz B.Zero1 Earrings and Necklace Jewellery Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold amethyst and topaz Bvlgari necklace and earring suite from the B.zero1 collection. The necklace comprises of a single amethyst and topaz bead in the chain ...
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Amethyst Pink Tourmaline Boules Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
AMETHYST AND PINK TOURMALINE 'BOULES' SUITE by BULGARI 18kt white and yellow gold, polished spherical beads of amethyst and pink tourmaline, necklace inner circumference 33.4 cm, bra...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Parentesi Suite in Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
This unmistakable motif, originating in the late 1970’s, became immediately a trademark to Bvlgari and a statement for strong, voluminous, and almost endlessly modular jewelry, refle...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Vintage Yellow & Rose Gold Necklace Earrings Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible rare suite by Bvlgari showcasing a bicolored yellow and rose gold links, with a matching pair of Bvlgari earrings. The necklace and earrings are fully signed and hallma...
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Rose Gold Carnelian & Diamond Divas' Dream Earrings and Necklace Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant 18k rose gold carnelian and diamond jewellery suite by Bvlgari from the Divas' Dream collection. The pendant features a carnelian fan shaped motif with a single round bril...
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari White Gold Multi-Gem and Diamond Allegra Necklace and Earring Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold multi-gem suite by Bvlgari from the Allegra collection. The necklace features round brilliant cut diamonds along with peridot, amethyst, citrine, garnet, to...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Multi-ge...
BULGARI Suite, of Earrings and Ring.
By Bulgari
Located in Toronto, ON
A brilliant suite by Bulgari. A matched set of earrings and ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Hard Stone Bracelet & Ear Clip Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Colorful and whimsical 1970s Bulgari suite consisting of an 18k gold link bracelet with a central oval medallion inset with lapis, carnelian, onyx and malachite along with a matching...
Lapis Lazuli
Bulgari Passo Doppio Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Doppio Passo Pearl Necklace and matching Doppio Passo Pearl Earrings is comprised of deeply grooved Passo Doppio gold links. Alternating with 8.0 mm round pearls set between gold ter...
18k Gold
BULGARI Diamond Necklace and Earring Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Lakewood, NJ
The necklace designed as pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds alternating with pear-shaped stones, embellished at the front with fringes of brilliant-cut diamonds terminating with pear-sh...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari gold and coral flower suite
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A brooch (2.5 inches wide) and pair of earclips (1 inch wide) in 18kt gold designed as a six petalled coral flower with a five-stamened center to a six leaved lost-wax cast gold base...
Coral, 18k Gold
1970s Unique Bulgari Rhodochrosite Gold Necklace Earrings Ring Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bulgari 18k gold rhodochrosite necklace earrings and ring set. Necklace is 26 3/4" long, pendant is 89mm long. Earrings are 43mm x 14mm. Ring size 6 1/4, ring top is 30mm x 13mm. Wei...
18k Gold
Bulgari Vintage Chandra 18kt gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and long (23 Spheres 50 cm) Bulgari Chandra suite comprised of necklace and bracelet in 18kt yellow gold with white porcelain beads (decorated in relief).
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI A Set of Multi-Gem and Diamond 'Carre' Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari, A Set of Multi-Gem and Diamond 'Carre' Jewelry, comprising of a brooch, set with buffed-top amethyst, emeralds, rubies, onyx, and diamonds, ear clips en suite, signed Bulgar...
Bulgari Amethyst Tourmaline Citrine Peridot Gold Necklace Bracelet Suite
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold necklace and bracelet suite, crafted by Bulgari, decorated with amethyst, pink green tourmaline, citrine and peridot cabochons.
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
22.90ct Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
22.90Ct Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Total Natural Emeralds Weight is: Approx. 21.90 Carats Total Natural Diamond Weight is: 1.00Ct (color G-H / Clar...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Emerald 200ct & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This pendant features a graceful design crafted in 18-carat gold, adorned with a sparkling e...
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,368Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 18 in
Vintage-Style 14K Yellow Gold 1.99ct Emerald & Diamond Station Chain Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This station chain necklace features 1.99ct Natural Emerald & Diamond in 14K yellow gold and designed with alternating emerald and diamond stations for a refined, contemporary lo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Mediterranean Eden Drop Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Topaz drop-bead, Amethyst beads, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/4 - 17 inches long + 2 3/4 inch drop
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
$60,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.19 in D 0.28 in L 8 in
84.76 carats Emeralds & Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Necklace & Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Drop Necklace set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The combined weight of the Emeralds is 84.76 carats. The Emeralds are natural. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Necklace with 1.50ct Diamonds & 25ct Emeralds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
A yellow gold necklace with brilliant cut diamonds and oval cut gemstones is a stunning piece of jewelry that effortlessly blends classic elegance with vibrant color. The necklace fe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 10.25 Carat Kashmir Sapphire Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this enchanting necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of early 20th-century American jewelry design. Delicately handcrafted, the one-o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Sapphire Amethyst Diamond Caresse d'Orchidees Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier "Caresse d'Orchidées" necklace in 18k white gold, featuring three central orchid flowers pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, blue sapphires and amethyst. Circa 2010. Signa...
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Multi-Gemstone Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vibrant necklace by the world renowned Italian jewellery house of Bvlgari. This vintage creation is a symphony of colour and elegance, featuring a cascade of gemstones...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 300 Carat Natural Emerald Bead 18K Necklace 22 Inch
By Unbranded
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage retro-style oval cut emerald and diamond bead necklace. Set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace features 234 oval cut diamonds, and 3.5mm (approx.) emerald beads that form 22 in...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 3.60 Carat Emerald and Diamond Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold necklace with 3.60 ct oval emeralds in diamond halo with round and marquise diamonds 5.00 ct with yellow gold chain.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari, 18K Gold Tourmaline Diamond Divas Dream Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Bvlgari Divas’ Dream High Jewellery necklace in rose gold, centering a 4.95-carat cabochon rubellite beneath a 0.64-carat brilliant-cut diamond. Radiating fan motifs ar...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Fringe Necklace Description: This elegant Bulgari necklace showcases a vibrant array of double rose-cut colored sapphires and sapphires tot...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Allegra Necklace, 18K White Gold, Diamonds & Colored Stones
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI Allegra necklace in 18k white gold, diamonds, and colored gemstones. Condition: very good. Colored gemstones: pink tourmaline, blue topaz, peridot, and citrine. Length of the...
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Multi-Gem Lavalier Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Amethyst and Topaz beads. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/2 - 18 inches long + 3 inch drop
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
Bulgari Parentesi Cocktail Topaz Amethyst Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous necklace from vibrant Parentesi Cocktail collection is crafted in 18k white gold and features checkerboard faceted amethyst and topaz stones enhanced by sparkling diamo...
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermès 2003 Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Product Title: Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier Type: Top Handle, S...
New Louis Vuitton Watercolor Keepall Bag 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, watercolor collection keepall 50. Detachable shoulder strap. Padlock, keys and luggage tag. Brand new with original dust bag a...
$255,283
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
$641Sale Price|25% Off
L 2 in
Natural Ethiopian Opal and Mandarin Garnet Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious and unique style earrings from Renate! 4.8 mm- 5.5 mm fine Ethiopian Crystal Opal and Orange Garnet beads make a perfect combination of flash! Total length: ca 2 inches!...
Garnet, Opal, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$174,046
H 5.71 in W 2.49 in Dm 3.47 in L 3.43 in
Fabergé Meissen Egg, Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Gemstones, Porcelain, Music Box
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
This Fabergé egg commemorates Carl-Peter Fabergé’s sojourn in Dresden in 1860/61 and the artistic influences he absorbed at the Green Vault. The foot is crafted of hand-painted porce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Hermès Black Clemence Evelyne 23 NIB
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermès Evelyne 23 is in a black taurillon clemence leather with gold-tone hardware, and has a perforated "H" on front, and has removable shoulder strap. Comes new in the original...
Hermès Women's Kelly Pochette Bleu Colvert Ostrich GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This authentic Hermès Kelly Pochette in Bleu Colvert Ostrich with Gold Hardware is crafted from luxurious ostrich leather in the rich blue-green Bleu Colvert colourway. The structure...
Mauboussin Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Clutch Bag with Chanel Accessories 23 cts
By Mauboussin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k white gold Mauboussin multi-gemstone clutch bag. The clutch comprises of princess cabochon cut green tourmalines, sapphires and rubies placed evenly on the and back. The...
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...
HERMES Parchemin cream OSTRICH KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Pochette clutch in Parchemin ostrich with palladium hardware. Crafted from rare, full-quill ostrich leather in a luminous Parchemin cream, this Hermès Kel...
Hermes HAC 40 Connect the Dots Limited Edition Black Evergrain Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Hermès HAC 40 limited edition Connect the Dots bag introduces a clever reinterpretation of a historic silhouette. This striking design applies a graphic concept that subtly traces an...
$36,249
H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in
Hermès Bordeaux Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Constance 24
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Bordeaux Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Constance 24 Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Constance 24 Product Title: Bordeaux Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leat...
$97,635
H 16 in W 9 in L 16 in
Hermes Haut A Courroies Hac 40 Black Porosus Crocodile Travel Duffle Bag Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Black Shinny Porosus Crocodile Exterior - Gold Hardware - Stamped Squared G ( 2003) - Come With Lock/Key & Clochette Measurements (approximately in inches) : 16" W x 16" ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Scheherazade Porosus Crocodile Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Scheherazade Porosus Crocodile. This pink crocodile Birkin bag is breathtaking in its depth of color and beauty of scales. Rich with gold B...
Hermes foulard/scarf 'Della Cavalleria' by Virginie Jamin 2020
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - "Della Cavalleria" theme designed by Virginie Jamin. 2020 Edition. Dual-sided silk twill foulard topstitched by hand. Made in France. Condition: Very good condition Dime...
Hermès Deep Bleu Epsom Mini Kelly 20 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Deep Bleu Epsom Mini Kelly 20 GHW SKU: Z158678 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Founded in Paris in 1837 as a harness workshop, Hermès has grown int...
$14,500
H 11.25 in W 14 in D 7.25 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Bleu Atoll Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Birkin 35 in Epsom leather is a timeless expression of French luxury, renowned for its structured silhouette, exceptional craftsmanship, and unmistakable Hermès design. Th...
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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