$356Sale Price|33% Off
H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Diamond-Cut Gold Plated 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its legacy
Gold Plate
$537Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.52 in W 0.95 in D 0.52 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Yellow Lacquered in Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
history of butane lighters, epitomises the apex of Dunhill's craftsmanship. Owning a piece from this era
Gold Plate
Vintage Silver Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Satin in Box 1989
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
, introduced in the previously burgeoning era of butane lighters during the mid-1980s, stands out with its
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Brushed CARTIER Trinity Lighter 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
• Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Silver Plate
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter Bordeaux Lacquered in Box 1990s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
: Good • Flint: Standart 5mm flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Gold Plate
Vintage Silver Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Satin in Box 1985
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
: 1985 • Condition: Good • Flint: Standart 5mm flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$11,688
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Early-Production Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold with Emerald
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane • Weight: 89 grams • Height: 70 mm • Length: 25 mm • Width: 12
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,568
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
• Condition: Great • Flint: Standart 5mm flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane • Weight: 94 grams • Height
Gold, 18k Gold
$10,796
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
: Standard lighter butane • Weight: 89 grams • Height: 70 mm • Length: 25 mm • Width: 12 mm
Gold, 18k Gold
$10,795
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Factory Solid 18k Gold in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
: Standart 5mm flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane • Weight: 92 grams • Height: 70 mm • Length: 25 mm
Gold, 18k Gold
$3,925
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
• Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Gold, 18k Gold
$4,496
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Cartier Les Must Lighter Heavy 18k Solid Gold Jacket in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Gold, 18k Gold
$3,568
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
• Condition: Great • Flint: Standart 5mm flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane
18k Gold, Silver
$3,925
H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Factory Solid Silver 18k Gold CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1980s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
• Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage Silver Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its legacy
Silver Plate
Vintage NOS DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Gold Plated in Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas lighter Lacquered Gold Plated In Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
Vintage NOS DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Gold Plated in Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas Lighter Orange Laqcuered Gold Plated in Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
was responsible for some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the
Gold Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Lapiz Lazuli Gold Plated in Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Black Lacquered Gold Plated in Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
was responsible for some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the
Gold Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Gold Plated Diamond cut In Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Gold Plate
Vintage Dunhill Tallboy Table lighter Silver Plated 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Silver Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas lighter Brushed Silver and Gold Plated In Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Silver Plated in Box 1960s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Silver Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Diamond-Cut Gold Plated 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its legacy
Gold Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Black Lacquered Gold Plated 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its legacy
Gold Plate
Vintage Solid Silver Gold Plated DUNHILL Aldunil lighter 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its legacy
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas lighter Lapiz Lazuli Dark Blue Gold Plated In Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas lighter Rare Pattern Gold Plated In Box 1990s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Gold Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Gold Plated in Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
1907. Over time, Dunhill was responsible for some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters
Gold Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Unique lighter Barley Silver Plated In Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Silver Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Unique lighter Striped Silver Plated In Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Silver Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Unique lighter Striped Silver Plated In Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Silver Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Red Lacquered in Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
for butane lighters. The lighter's sensory appeal is encapsulated by its sleek lacquered exterior and
Gold Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Dunhill Rollagas Lighter Lines 1983
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
• Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Silver Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Red Lacquered in Box 1978
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
• Flint: Standart 5mm flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Gold Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Pink Lacquered in Box 1979
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
lighter butane
Gold Plate
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H 2.52 in W 0.95 in D 0.52 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Tortoise Lacquered Panel in Box 1980
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
5mm flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Gold Plate
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H 2.52 in W 0.95 in D 0.52 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Lapis Lazuli Lacquered in Box 1978
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
craftsmanship. Known for their pioneering innovations in lighter design, Dunhill's creations have become iconic
Gold Plate
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Gold Leaf Lacquered in Box 1988
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
: Standard lighter butane
Gold Plate, Gold
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W 0.75 in Dm 0.75 in L 3.2 in
Vintage Leopard Motif Gold Diamond Enamel & Ruby Butane Lighter by Frascorolo
By Frascarolo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This artistic and extremely well crafted 18K yellow gold, vintage butane lighter was imagined and
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas lighter Lacquered Gold Plated In Box 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas Lighter Red Marble Gold Plated in Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Lapiz Lazuli Gold Plated in Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Black Laqcuered Gold Plated In Box 1990s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
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H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas lighter RARE Lapiz Lazuli Gold Plated In Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Gold Plate
Vintage Gold Plated Dunhill Rollagas Lighter 1960s in Box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Gold Plate
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Gold Plated In Box 1960s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Gold Plate
Rare Vintage Dunhill Longboy Desk Lighter NOS in Box 1970s
By Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
responsible for some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name
Silver
Vintage Rare Dunhill Rollagas lighter Gold Dust In Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Gold
Sold
H 2.6 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage DUNHILL Rollagas lighter Gold Plated Diamond cut In Box 1980s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Gold Plate
Vintage Dunhill Unique Lift arm Table lighter Silver Plated 1970s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its
Silver Plate
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H 2.52 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Yellow "Spider" Lacquer Gold Plated In Box 1970
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
, Dunhill was responsible for some of the world's finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the
Gold, Gold Plate
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H 2.72 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage Solid Silver Rose Gold Plated Dunhill Mini Aldunil Lighter 1970s in Box
By Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
the world’s finest petrol and butane lighters. Even to this day, the iconic name carries its legacy
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter in Box 1950s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
launching Dunhill into the butane lighter market with flair and technical brilliance. Crafted with precision
Gold Plate
Alfred Dunhill Gold Plate Barley Design Unique Butane Table Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Manhasset, NY
Alfred Dunhill Gold Plate Barley Design Unique Butane Table Lighter.
Gold Plate
1970s Hadson “Matex 55” Butane Vintage Lighter In Original Vintage Case
Located in New York, NY
Hadson Matex 55 Butane Vintage Lighter with original box made in Japan in 70's. Mid sized lighter
Vintage CARTIER Les Must Lighter Bordeaux Lacquered in Box 1990s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
5mm flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane
Gold Plate
The Original “James Bond” Vintage 1950s Dunhill ROLLALITE Gold Plated Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
the first butane gas lighters. This design has remained relatively unchanged since and was regularly
Gold Plate
Rare Original James Bond Vintage 1970s Dunhill ROLLALITE Gold Plated Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
produced one of the first butane gas lighters. This design has remained relatively unchanged since and was
Gold Plate
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H 2.76 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Vintage 18k Heavy Gold Jacket CARTIER Les Must Lighter in Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
• Condition: Excellent • Flint: Standart 5mm flint • Fuel: Standard lighter butane • Weight: 93.3 grams
Gold, 18k Gold
Les Must de Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lighter
By Cartier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine Les Must de Cartier butane cigarette lighter. Signed and numbered (#10431 H) yellow gold
Gold-filled
Cartier Panther Butane Lighter
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Panther Butane Lighter, circa 2000s. Striking design with Panther spots decor in palladium
Palladium
$642Sale Price|20% Off
ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris
By Cartier
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris with box Dimensions Height: 6cm / 2,36 inches Width: 3,5cm / 1,37 inches Depth: . 1 cm / 0,39 inches READY TO SHIP ...
Gold Plate
$966Sale Price|30% Off
Rare “Le Must the Cartier” Paris Logotype 18k Pink Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare “Le Must the Cartier” Paris Logotype 18k Pink Gold & Black Lacquer Lighter Rare “Le Must the Cartier” Paris Logotype Pink Gold and Black Lacquer Lighter Cartier Oval lighte...
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Gold
$295Sale Price|33% Off
H 1.86 in W 1.38 in D 0.56 in
Vintage Rose Gold Plated Ligne 1 ST Dupont Lighter Vertical-lines 1970s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Rose Gold Plated Ligne 1 ST Dupont Lighter 1970s The iconic S.T. Dupont name is known for quality, well-made cigarette lighters and other luxury implements. The company’s or...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
$633Sale Price / set|25% Off
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter & Christian Dior Neck Tie Gift Set
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Lighter & Christian Dior Neck Tie Gift Set Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Black Enamel front Logo Neck Tie Christian Dior's influence on fas...
Gold Plate
$502Sale Price|34% Off
Vintage Stunning 1930's Art Deco Marathon Gold and Enamel Cigarette Case Lighter
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 1930's Art Deco Marathon gold and enamel cigarette case lighter in great working condition, and comes in the original pouch and box. Red rich velvet interior with ...
Gold, Enamel
Dupont 18k Yellow Gold Lighter in Original Box
By S.T. Dupont
Located in New York, NY
S. T. Dupont Signature 18k yellow gold lighter with etching throughout measures 1 5/8 inches at the base and 2 1/4 inches in height. depth measures 6/16 of an inch. Made in France.
$628Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent retro cigarette lighter Logo Gold Black Gray Blue The Luhgter is in min...
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated light Cognac Lacquer Swiss Made Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated and Light Cognac light lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint condition. Works perfectly. Iconic and beautifully engineered piece with rare lacquer cond...
Gold Plate
Antique Gold Russian Matches Lighter
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique matches lighter made in st petersburg 1900/1907.c during the imperial russian era this rare piece of jewelry is hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and st petersbur...
14k Gold
$394Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.52 in W 0.95 in D 0.52 in
Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Basket 1960s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
Dunhill, a bastion of British luxury, has been crafting exquisite lighters since the early 20th century. Renowned for its blend of innovative functionality and classic design, Dunhil...
Gold Plate
$464Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Gold Tone Lighter, Circa 1980s
By Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Vintage “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent Retro Cigarette Gold Tone Lighter, Circa 1980s Original Case “YSL” Yves Saint Laurent retro cigarette lighter Logo Gold Black Gray Blue The Lighter ...
Gold
$1,598Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.34 in W 1.06 in Dm 8.5 in L 21.59 in
DUNHILL 1930 Art Deco Tonneau Wrist-Watch In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Wrist watch designed by Alfred Dunhill. Beautiful and elegant wristwatch, retailed by the Alfred Dunhill Company in London England. Crafted during the Art Deco period, back in the 1...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Lighter
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare 1970s Dunhill for Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold gas lighter. Features a woven basket pattern, new flint and flip top. Stamped Dunhill/ Van Cleef & Arpels, serial number 10...
$6,793
W 0.94 in D 0.55 in L 2.58 in
Vintage Dunhill 18K Yellow Gold Rollagas Lighter, Swiss, Circa 1970
By Dunhill
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, vintage 18 karat yellow gold Rollagas lighter made by Dunhill; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional vintag...
Yellow Gold
$471Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.52 in W 0.95 in D 0.52 in
Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Silk Moire in Box 1986
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
Steeped in the rich legacy of British excellence, Dunhill continues to epitomise refined luxury in tobacco accessories with its iconic lighters. Since 1893, when Alfred Dunhill first...
Gold Plate
$478Sale Price|32% Off
H 2.29 in W 1.38 in D 0.71 in
Vintage Silver Plated S.T. DUPONT Urban Lighter 2000s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in DELFT, NL
S.T. Dupont is a name that has long been synonymous with luxury and precision in lighter craftsmanship. Since its inception, the French maison has been dedicated to creating high-end...
Silver Plate
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.