Bvlgari, 18K Gold Coral Turquoise Diamond Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
About 59 round diamonds total approx. 6.0ct. With a foldable hook for necklace. With original box marked "Bvlgari ROMA". Weight: 21.84 grams Measurement: 4.3 x 3.6cm Stamp: "Bvlgar...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Coral Diamond Oval Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1970s MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Diamond, Coral WEIGHT: 18.3 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 1 1/8" x 1 1/2" HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, French Eagle's Head Hallmark ITEM D...
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, Onyx Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself back to the elegance of the 1970s with this exquisite pair of Bvlgari classic earrings, a testament to Italian craftsmanship and timeless design.
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel And Diamond Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless elegance of an estate Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, and Diamond Brooch.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Diamond, Black Enamel Bead Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the vibrant world of the 1970s with this stunning Bvlgari bright candy-colored bead necklace, a testament to the brand's mastery of design and craftsmanship. Crafted with m...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
BVLGARI ITALY 18k YG, Angel Skin Coral & Diamond Day Night Drop Earrings 1960s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Angel Skin Coral & Diamond Day & Night Earrings Vintage 1960s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pa...
Coral, Diamond
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari High Jewelry 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Bulgari High Jewelry 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Heart Pendant Necklace An exceptional vintage creation from Bulgari, this high jewelry heart pendant is a rare treasure likely...
Diamond, Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Roma Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.18 Cwt In Diamonds & Coral
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. This is a beautiful and rare cocktail ring created in Roma Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari , back in the late 1970's.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Coral Charm Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold charm pendant by Bvlgari with coral. Pendant is 28mm long with bale and is 13mm in diameter.
Coral, Yellow Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage heart pendant by Bvlgari, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcasing bold, unmistakable Italian design. The heart-shaped pendant is enhanced with custom-set ...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bvlgari Tubogas Serpentine Coral and Onyx Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous vintage 18 karat Bvlgari Tubogas Serpentine Bracelet with beautifully bezel set oval cabachon cut coral, onyx and surrounded by brilliant white diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.87 in L 1.03 in
Bulgari Bvlgari High Jewelry Diamond and Coral Heart 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Bulgari Heart Pendant, likely from a Bulgari high jewelry collection in the 1970s or 1980s Features Prong-Set Custom Heart-Cut Coral (Appx 11 mm Long x 11 mm Wide) Coral is ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Semi-Precious Gemstone Chain Necklace 31.5"
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Semi-Precious Gemstone Chain Necklace 31.5" Gorgeous Long Chain Station Necklace by Bulgari Features Round Cabochon "Button" Gemstone Accents Includi...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Bvlgari Coral Tronchetto Yellow Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Coral Tronchetto Ring by Bulgari. With 1x Coral 9mm x 13mm in size Ring Size: 5 Weight: 8.7 grams Hallmarks: Bulgari 750 *Free Shipping within the United States* YOUR...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Coral Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Standing out in brilliant fashion against the fabulous backdrop of precious 18K yellow gold and glittering diamonds totaling 0.50ct, the marvelous coral stone lends its appealing col...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This Bvlgari ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with a 9.5 mm coral.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Flip Ring 18k Gold Coral Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1990’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Onyx GEMSTONE 2: Coral WEIGHT: 6.4 Grams RING SIZE: 5.25-5.5 HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, Made in Italy, 750 A fun and pl...
Coral, Onyx, 18k 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.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari Flip Ring 18k Gold Coral Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1990’s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Onyx GEMSTONE 2: Coral WEIGHT: 5.6 grams RING SIZE: 4.5 HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, Madi in Italy, 750 A fun and playful...
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Sapphire & Coral Bracelet by Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond, Sapphire & Coral Bracelet by Bvlgari - 14.70 carats of Diamond, three cabachon Blue Sapphires, six carved Coral, signed Bvlgari It is incredible and e...
Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 1.30 Ct Diamond and Coral Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A stylish combination of luxury materials makes these Bvlgari earrings simply unforgettable. Each earring measures 1” round and juxtaposes opulent 18K Yellow Gold with inset Coral ac...
Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 0.40 Ct Diamond and Coral Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This breathtaking ring from luxury brand Bvlgari is poised to serve as an elegant addition to any jewelry collection.
Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Gold Flip Ring Set with Coral and Jade
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
Bulgari 18k gold ring, featuring 10mm coral and jade set n flip ring top. Perfect condition Ring size 7 Marked Bvlgari,750 Made in Italy Weight :6.3 grams Comes with Bulgari box
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Two Tone Gold & Mediterranean Coral Strand Necklace 1960s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Two Tone Gold & Mediterranean Coral Strand Necklace 1960s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer necklace Detail...
Coral, Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Diamond Coral Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Lapis Lazuli Coral Link Chain Necklace by Bulgari. With 20 Round Brilliant Cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color 10 Lapis Lazuli Stones 10 Sugar Lof Cu...
Turquoise, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Retro Natural Coral Jade 18 Karat Gold Bulgari Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable late late 1980’s Bulgari wide ring is crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 22 grams and measuring 19mm x 9mm high. Exposed with one bezel-set natural red ...
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bvlgari Roma Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.68 Ctw Diamonds And Red Coral
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful and rare ring, created in Roma Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond Coral Onyx Charm Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold charm bracelet by Bvlgari, featuring 8 removable Bvlgari charms. Set with onyx, coral and approx. 0.55ctw G/VS diamonds total.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold
1960s Bulgari Sapphire Coral 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The classic three stone ring with sapphire and coral cabochons. Signed Bvlgari and set in 18k gold with light signs of wear.
Coral, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Onyx and Coral Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A tasteful and compelling blend of diverse colors and precious materials, this outstanding 18K yellow gold band from Bvlgari boasts the pastel coral stones, stunning onyx stones and ...
Coral, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari Coral Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Bvlgari coral gold cufflinks Beautiful circular coral cufflinks, 18 karat yellow gold; marked Bvlgari, 750, BA8263 Size: width 13 mm, length 13 mm Total weight: 10.8 grams
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s BULGARI BVLGARI Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant cocktail ring created by Bulgari in Italy in the 1980's. Features a beautiful oval Mediterranean coral framed in 18k yellow gold setting and accented with diamonds. The diamo...
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Coral Tronchetto Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stamped 'BVLGARI' '750'. Size 6.5. Accompanied by Bvlgari ring box.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 1950s Diamond Fluted Coral Amethyst Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
These rare vintage Bvlgari earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature a fluted amethyst and pink coral design accented with round brilliant F-G-H VVS2-VS1 diamonds weighing ...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.79 in L 1.1 in
BVLGARI Roma White Corals Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 2.50 Ctw Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Gems set earring designed by Bvlgari. Fabulous pair of clips-on earrings, created in Roma Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Circular Tri-Color Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bold and Iconic Bulgari 18K yellow gold sapphire, coral, and agate earring. This authentic Bulgari 18k yellow gold earring, featuring a trio of circular motifs in sapphire, coral, ...
Agate, Coral, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Steel Gold Coral Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Tubogas 18k gold and stainless steel bracelet by Bvlgari, set with corals. Bracelet will fit approx. 7" wrist, ends are 14mm in diameter, bracelet is 8mm wide.
Coral, Gold, Steel
Bvlgari 'Divas' Dream' Rose Gold Coral and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic feminine and elegant Bvlgari earrings from the 'Divas' Dream' collection.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Yellow Gold Onyx Coral and Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring four detachable charms that can be worn separately as pendants. Signed Bvlgari, Made in Italy, 750, with serial n...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Tronchetto Yellow Gold Coral Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
CIRCA 1980s Brand: Bvlgari Metal: 18 karat yellow gold Gemstone: Coral Condition: Excellent Wear: Consistent with age and use Weight: 15.9 grams Measurements: 19 x 9.5 mm Date of Ma...
Carnelian, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Timeless Bvlgari Coral Onyx Diamond Heavy Link ID Style Inlaid Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful Bvlgari 18k gold bracelet is just awesome. With it's inlaid flower motif, butterfly, and flowing lines, it feels like springtime. It is finished with a hidden box link...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Tubogas Coral 18K Rose Gold Steel Cuff Bracelet L
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Beautify your wrist with this stunner of a bracelet from Bvlgari. The Bvlgari Tubogas bracelet piece has been crafted from stainless steel in a cuff style and centered with an 18k ro...
BVLGARI-BVLGARI Coral Onyx Gold Flip Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Verona, IT
Bulgari flip ring from the collection BVLGARI-BVLGARI in 18kt yellow gold with black onyx and coral.
Onyx, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Diamond Coral Necklace Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the desired Jewelry Designer, Bvlgari is this 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Coral Necklace.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Located in Tustin, CA
Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...
Vintage 1990s Bvlgari Pearl Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with cultured pearls. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1990s 1 3/16 x 1/2 inches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Cabochon Emerald Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Cabochon Emerald Brooch A Tiffany & Co. brooch that converts to a pendant, set with 12 round-cut diamonds and a cabochon emerald. Approximate Length: 1.50" Metal Type:...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Gucci Diana Mini Black Leather Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
The black leather Gucci Diana Mini Tote features shiny gold detailing. It comes equipped with two decorative straps to help maintain the shape of the handles, as shown in the photo. ...
$7,047
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 1996 Vintage Pink Lambskin Leather Small Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4951 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Type: T...
$9,550
Size: Small - Medium
Halle Berry's Iconic Elie Saab 2002 Oscar Gown Taupe Silk Embroidered Taffeta
By Elie Saab
Located in San Diego, CA
One of the most recognizable dresses of all time! Halle Berry's ELIE SAAB Couture Academy Awards from 2002! This is the year she won the Academy Award, a year that marked history--sh...
$3,571
H 0.25 in W 0.29 in L 0.63 in
Antique 5.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 9k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique 5.50 carat sapphire and 0.14 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. These fine and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
$6,850
W 0.99 in L 0.91 in
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 3.92 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.53 carats, Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.40 carat, Cabochon Emerald 0.68 carats and Diamond 0.42 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings W...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag presented in classic Black Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, showcas...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Bag Blue Colvert Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut featured in smoky Bleu Colvert Niloticus Crocodile. Richly complimented with Gold hardware. The perfect pop of soft colour for an...
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
David Webb Turquoise Diamond Platinum Wrap Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous David Webb platinum wrap coil ring with two turquoise cabochons (measuring 15mm x 10mm and 20mm x 13.5mm), surrounded with a total of approx. 7.00ctw H-SI1 diamonds. Ring si...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Gentiane 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier yellow five row bracelet, circa 1990 A rare retro bracelet from Cartier's elegant Gentiane collection. The bracelet is comprised of five rows each segment designed as an el...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Valentino Women's Gold Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown, Size IT44
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Valentino tiered tulle and lace gown - bought for £6500 and unworn. Made from gold speckled nude polyamide mix tulle and gold lace. It has a super feminine tiere...
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.
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Get to know the history behind the world's most iconic jewelry houses and the fabulous styles they designed.