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
1990s Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
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
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings, 2010s
Located in Roma, RM
Refined and sculptural BVLGARI clip-on earrings crafted in 18k gold, exemplifying the Maison’s
Diamond, Pearl
Bulgari Bvlgari Pearl Peridot Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
! Bulgari Bvlgari 18k Gold Diamond Pearl Peridot Crystal Drop Earrings are a radiant display of artistry
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Rock Crystal
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Earrings 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Earrings Vintage 1980s Here
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of Bvlgari earrings is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a modern design accented
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K yellow Gold Bulgari drop earrings mother of pearl
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
These are authentic BULGARI 18 K Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl BVLGARI BVLGARI Drop Earrings. These
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari BVLGARI Diamond and Mother of Pearl Ring and Earring Set
By Bulgari
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Bulgari BVLGARI Diamond and Mother of Pearl Ring and Earring Set in 18K White Gold. Ring Size: US 8
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Pearl Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Bangkok, TH
BVLGARI Pearl Earrings. Pearl pair weighing 40.00 carat approximately and diamonds weighing 15.00
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Bvlgari Pearl Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Bangkok, TH
BVLGARI Pearl Earrings. Pearl pair weighing 40.00 carat approximately and diamonds weighing 15.00
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Pearl Earrings and Necklace Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Bvlgari Material: 18k yellow gold Earrings Measurements and Weight: 0.20″ x 0.30″ x 1.30
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Bvlgari Mother Of Pearl Single Stud Earring 18K Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The effervescent and contemporary statement of classiness, this Bvlgari stud earring is well
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18k Gold Amethyst Pearl Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of vintage Bvlgari earrings is crafted in 18k yellow gold and dates to circa the late
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari, 18K Gold Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
2 pearls approx. 9.7mm, 72 round diamonds total approx. 1.45ct. Stamp: "Bvlgari", "BA 12552"
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Passo Doppio 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
A sleek 18K Yellow Gold setting is elevated by opulent Pearl accents on these impressive Bvlgari
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Pearl Multicolored Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari pearl multi-colored sapphires and diamond earrings finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Estate Leverback Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Bvlgari pearl drop earrings are a stunning embodiment of luxury and elegance. Crafted from high
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI - Allegra earrings
By Bulgari
Located in PARIS, FR
BVLGARI Allegra earrings in 18k yellow gold, colored stones, pearls and diamonds. Condition: very
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k ...
Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold Lucea Cultured Pearl Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Geneva, CH
These pre-owned earrings from Bulgari, made in 18K white gold, are composed of a grey cultured
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat Rose Gold Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
These Bvlgari earrings are made of 18K rose gold and embellished with pearls. The earrings measure
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Cultured Pearl Earrings with Round and Pear Shape Diamonds, 18k
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Bvlgari Cultured Pearl Earrings with Round and Pear Shape Diamonds on top made in 18
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Pink Tourmaline Diamond Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Pink Tourmaline Diamond Mother Of Pearl Earrings by Bulgari. With 2x
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti 18K Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
These Bvlgari Serpenti 18K Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Earrings were designed to be serpent
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Illusion Mother of Pearl and Diamond Dangling Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
White Gold, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Pendant Earclips. Perfect for a cocktail party, travel
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Multi-Color Stones Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18 karat yellow gold dangling earrings with multi-color stones, including amethyst, blue
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yel...
Bvlgari Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Intarsio Rose Gold Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a pair of fabulous Bvlgari earrings featured in Rose Gold with diamonds and
Rose Gold
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 1.50ct Diamond, Crystal, Emerald, Pearl Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Add a dramatic flair to your looks with this pair of Bvlgari drop earrings. Each earring measures
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Tronchetto 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
These Bvlgari Tronchetto clip on earrings are breathtaking in their simplicity. Each one includes a
Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold, 2.00 Carat Diamond and Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
These Bvlgari earrings are made of 18K white gold and each weighs 10.55 grams, measuring 1.75” in
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Diva's Dream 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pave and Mother Of Pearl Fan Stud Ear
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
, this outstanding pair of earrings from the Diva’s Dream collection by Bvlgari are perfect for the lady
Diamond, Rose Gold
18 Karat Gold Bvlgari Diamond Ruby Pearl Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in London, England
A pair of 18ct yellow gold Bvlgari hinged drop earrings. The earrings start with a pave-set diamond
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Multistone & Pearl Drop 18K Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
cultured pearls. Hallmarked and signed by Bvlgari, these earrings capture joyful elegance in a bold
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Vintage Bvlgari Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Drop Earrings. Featuring 82 round brilliant
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Intarsio 18k Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
BVLGARI Intarsio 18k Rose Gold Diamond Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings Authentic Bvlgari 'Intarsio
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 0.82 in W 0.4 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.4 in L 0.82 in
Bvlgari Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold and Pearls Clip On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bvlgari style hoop clip on earrings Four fine quality pearls measuring 7.00 mm and 7.90 mm
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI Roma Clips-On Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With White Pearls
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Gems set earring designed by Bvlgari. Great pair of classic clips-on dangle earrings, created in
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Pearl Diamond Ruby Ear Clips
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of ear clips made by Bvlgari. Each ear clip features a pearl center accented by
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Intarsio 0.70ct Diamond and Mother of Pearl Earrings BV03-121323
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Opulent forms and stylish negative space accents make these Bvlgari Intarsio simply unforgettable
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
W 0.48 in D 0.56 in L 1.38 in
Bvlgari "Allegra" Collection Multi-Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bvlgari Color Collection "Allegra" Multi-Stone 18 karat yellow gold Earrings. Stones include: Pink
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, 1...
Sold
W 0.83 in D 0.37 in L 0.83 in
Bvlgari Roma Clips Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold with 1.04 Ctw Diamonds & Akoya Pear
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Earrings designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful classic pieces, created in Rome Italy by the house
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Mother of Pearl, Diamond, and Pink Tourmaline Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari stud earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold. The concentric circular design
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 'Diva's Dream' Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari earrings from the 'Diva Dream' collection center on a fan-shaped carved mother-of
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 'Intarsio' Rose Gold Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic elegant Bvlgari 'Intarsio' pendant earrings from the 'Mediterranean Eden' collection
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 'Reva' Yellow Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Open Disc Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari earrings from the 'Reva' collection. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, the
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 'Serpenti' Rose Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari 'Serpenti' earrings crafted in 18 karat rose gold feature stacked geometric
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Lucea Diamond and Pearl Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A pair of Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea diamond and pearl earrings set in 18k white gold. Each earring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Circle Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One from the ever so chic and sophisticated designs from the house of Bvlgari, these drop earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.44 in
Bvlgari Allegra Cultured Pearl Diamond Blue Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is definitely love at first sight with this pair of Bvlgari earrings. Beautifully crafted from
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Intarsio Diamond Mother Of Pearl 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Intarsio earrings from Bvlgari are a rare combination of beauty that exudes an aura of elegance. Set in 18K
Diamond
Bvlgari Divas' Dream Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bvlgari Divas Dream pair of earrings is sure to impress you. Constructed in 18K rose gold metal, these
Bvlgari Divas' Dream Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The grandeur of Italian beauty is reflected in these earrings from Bvlgari's Divas' Dream
Bvlgari Divas' Dream Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Bvlgari Divas Dream pair of earrings is sure to impress you. Constructed in 18K rose gold metal, these
Rose Gold
Bvlgari Divas' Dream Mother of Pearl Diamond 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The grandeur of Italian beauty is reflected in these earrings from Bvlgari's Divas' Dream
Rose Gold
Bvlgari Allegra Cultured Pearl Diamond Blue Topaz 18k Clip On Drop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is definitely love at first sight with this pair of Bvlgari earrings. Beautifully crafted from
Bvlgari Divas' Dream Onyx Mother of Pearl 18k Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Indulge in pure elegance with these fine jewelry earrings from Bvlgari's Divas' Dream collection
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.44 in
Bvlgari Allegra Cultured Pearl Diamond Blue Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Clip On Drop E
By Bulgari
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is definitely love at first sight with this pair of Bvlgari earrings. Beautifully crafted from
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Heart Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Austin, TX
Bvlgari mother of pearl heart shaped earrings with 18k yellow gold detail. Post backing and
Bvlgari Diamond Earrings Allegra Collection Gemstone 18 Karat
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the iconic designer, Bvlgari is this stunning pair of earrings. These are fabricated in 18K
Amethyst, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Bulgari (Book)
By Bulgari
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This was the first book ever published on Bulgari, it is a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of Italy's greatest ever firms of jewellers. With the use of new photographs togeth...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis laz...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow 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
Vintage Cartier 18k Ring, Big Ellipse with Amethyst
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the timeless beauty and opulence of the Vintage Cartier 18K Ring with Big Ellipse Amethyst. Crafted by the esteemed Cartier brand in 1993, this exquisite piece is a true t...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
$7,689Sale Price / set|30% Off
W 0.71 in L 0.91 in
RENE BOIVIN Paris 1970 Puffed Bulbous Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By René Boivin
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Rene Boivin. Beautiful rare pair of earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Rene Boivin, back in the 1970. They has been crafted in t...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Necklace is a timeless expression of elegance and luxury, meticulously crafted from 18kt yellow gold. Designed with Cartier’s signature refinement, this...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with 4 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on each earring, weighing approximately a total of 0.80 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels Circa 1973 1 1/2 in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$26,589Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.85 in D 1.57 in L 2.75 in
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Clock 18kt Gold Platinum & Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the Edwardian Belle Epoqu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
Harry Winston Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Suite, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A stunning testament to timeless elegance, this Harry Winston vintage platinum ruby and diamond suite from the 1980s showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier AGL Certified Ceylon Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The hexagon is a symbolic shape that still carries a great deal of tradition and cultural heft. Six is the number of creation and perfection, symbolizing divine power, majesty, wisdo...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18kt Yellow and White Gold Pyramid Citrine Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer: Bulgari ♦ Metal: 18 karat yellow gold and white gold ♦ Gemstone: Citrine ♦ Circa: 2010 ♦ 1 inch square ♦ Packaging: Pampillonia presentation box ♦ Condition: Excellent , ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Green Tourmaline Cornucopia Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold design from the 1980s, these Bvlgari earrings feature a cornucopia-inspired motif, crafted in rich 18k yellow gold. Each earring is topped with a high-domed cabochon green tou...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris Vintage Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
An enchanting pair of vintage Mauboussin Paris diamond earrings from 1980s. They showcase approximately 2.5 carats of sparkling diamonds of high color and clarity (F to G / VVS to VS...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Minaudière Celeste Lucite Beaded Crystal Vintage Rare Blue Green Beads Spring 1997 Green/ blue /white bead design double delicate chains no lining Made in France
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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.