Chanel Camelia Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A classic authentic Chanel fine jewelry cocktail ring yielding 87 of the finest Chanel round
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camelia Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A classic authentic Chanel fine jewelry cocktail ring yielding 87 of the finest Chanel round
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Ruban de Camélia Ring - '00s
By Chanel
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The camellia, a classic element that has been interpreted countless times by Chanel, has been given
Chanel Profil De Camelia Ring with Diamonds
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamond, stamped with signature CHANEL
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia 18k Solid Heavy Yellow Gold Flower Ring 56
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Chanel ring from the elegant Camelia collection features the classic flower design
Yellow Gold
Estate Chanel Agate, Onyx and Diamond Camelia Ring in 18K White Gold
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate Chanel agate, onyx, and white diamond Camelia ring handmade in 18k white gold. Ring size
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
CHANEL Camelia Ajoure Rose Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This splendid Chanel band from the elegant Camelia Ajoure Rose collection features the iconic
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chanel 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Camelia Clover Band Ring.
By Chanel
Located in Lisbon, PT
Fabulous Chanel 'Camelia' Ring. Its 18k yellow gold band has been masterfully crafted with exterior
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Fil de Camélia Ring 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds 0.75 Carat, J2579
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
This Chanel Fil de Camélia Ring has approximately 0.75 ct. of diamonds set in a flower design in
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL 18K White Gold Flower Ring With Diamonds Size 6
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Camelia ring from Chanel is made of 18K white gold and features sparkling Pave white diamonds
CHANEL Red Enamel Camelia Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Red Enamel Camelia Ring Age: c. 2008 Made in France Materials: goldtone metal, red
Chanel Camelia Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent Chanel Camellia cocktail ring set with the finest Chanel round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Agate Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camelia" White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful "Camelia
Agate, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Diamond Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. Part of Chanel's gorgeous "Camelia
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHANEL Onyx and Gold Camelia Ring.
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and onyx medium size Camelia ring. Chanel. French. Circa 2000. Set with a
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Diamond Bouton de Camélia Ring
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
by Chanel. At the heart of the piece lies a single round brilliant-cut diamond, elegantly set to draw
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
A floral theme is applied with meticulous mastery to this ring design from Chanel. 18K white gold
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia and CC Ring With Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic of the brand, this double camelia ring from Maison CHANEL is made of pale gold tone metal
Gilt Metal
Chanel Large Camelia Flower Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. From the Chanel "Camelia" Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Chanel Camelia diamond cocktail ring set with the finest Chanel round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camelia White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Chanel Camelia diamond cocktail ring set with the finest Chanel round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Onyx Diamond White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Chanel “Camélia” ring crafted in 18k white gold, the ring boasts a carved onyx and is
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
CHANEL Camelia Diamond White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Flower Ring by Chanel. Part of Chanel's gorgeous "Camelia" collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Citrine Amethyst Yellow Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Chanel Camelia Citrine And Amethyst Ring. With 4 citrines & 2 smaller amethysts
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Chanel Dome Camelia Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Chanel "Dôme Camélia" Diamond and 18K White Gold Ring. Large version. Diamond approximately 1.76
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
, Chanel created this enchanting 18K yellow gold ring with the compelling camellia flower motif embellished
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Women's Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
0.30ct, the magnificent platinum body of this glorious ring from Chanel is lined with delicately
Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Camelia Small Diamond White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This spectacular ring by Chanel is a beautiful blend of shimmering 18K white gold and a fascinating
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Black Onyx Gold Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camelia" Black Onyx Medium Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful
Onyx, 18k Gold
CHANEL Camelia White Agate Yellow Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camelia" White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful "Camelia
Agate, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia White Agate Gold Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Camelia Medium White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful Camelia
Agate, 18k Gold
Chanel Paris Camelia Rose Gold and Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2017 Chanel Paris Camelia collection 18K Rose Gold Ring, set with Round Brilliant cut
Diamond, Rose Gold
Chanel Camelia 18K Yellow Gold White Agate Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
It doesn’t get any more chic or sophisticated than this Chanel Camelia ring. A matte White Agate
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camélia 18K Yellow Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and ceramic and weighs 14.7 grams. The
Yellow Gold
Chanel Camélia Diamond Pave White Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is made out of 18K white gold and diamonds that total 1.75 carats. The
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Aquatiques Tourmaline Pink Violet Sapphire Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Chanel "Camélia Aquatiques" Tourmaline and Pink-Violet Sapphires on 18K white gold ring. 1
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Large Black Agate Flower Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold "Camellia" Black Onyx Large Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful
Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camélia 18 Karat Yellow Gold Agate Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Embrace sensual femininity by accessorizing your ensembles with this gorgeous Chanel ring set with
Agate, Yellow Gold
Chanel 18ct white gold & DIAMONDS 'CAMELIA' Ring Size 6.25
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel "Camélia" ring in 18ct white gold and 0.7ct diamonds. Has been worn and is in excellent
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Diamond Camelia Camellia Flower Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. With 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camélia 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and ceramic and weighs 14.7 grams. The
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camélia 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ceramic Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and ceramic and weighs 13.7 grams. The
Gold
Chanel Camelia Ajoure Rose Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This splendid Chanel band from the elegant Camelia Ajoure Rose collection features the iconic
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camélia 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Agate Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and boasts band thickness of 12 mm and
Agate, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camélia White Gold and Onyx Large Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an onyx. The ring weighs 21.6
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camélia White Gold and Onyx Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an onyx. The ring weighs 11.9
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camélia White Gold and Onyx Medium Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is crafted from 18K white gold and set with an onyx. The ring weighs 11.9
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Large Black Agate White Gold Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Camellia Black Onyx Large Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful Camellia
Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Medium White Agate Flower Yellow Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Camelia Medium Size White Agate Flower Ring by Chanel. From Chanel's beautiful
Agate, 18k Gold
CHANEL - Bouton de Camelia ring in white gold and diamonds
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
CHANEL Bouton de Camélia ring in 18k white gold and diamonds. Chanel reference: J12122. Retail
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camélia 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Large Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Chanel which exudes gentle femininity and prestigious excellence. Ring Top Dimensions: 26mm x 25mm
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camélia 1.75 Carat Diamond Pave 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is made out of 18K white gold and diamonds that total 1.75 carats. The
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Ajoure 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a Chanel Camelia ring in the larger version of this luminous band. Made in 18k rose gold
Diamond, Rose Gold
Chanel Paris Camelia Flower Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Carved Black Onyx
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Large Camelia ring designed by Chanel. The Camelia ring, is one of the most iconic modern pieces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camélia Ajoure Diamond Eternity Band Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Chanel
Located in London, England
An elegant CHANEL Camélia Ajoure diamond eternity band ring set in 18k white gold. The ring is
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 18 Karat White Gold Fil de Camélia Ring, Diamonds and Central Diamond
By Chanel
Located in Braintree, GB
Chanel 18kt white gold fil de camélia ring, diamonds and central diamond. Based on designs by
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camélia 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ceramic, 3.00 Carat Diamond Flower Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The Chanel “Camélia” ring is made out of 18K yellow gold and ceramic and weighs 21.7 grams. It is
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel Camélia Galbé White Ceramic and Diamond Flower Ring in White Gold
By Chanel
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant vintage Chanel white ceramic and Diamond flower ring set in 18k white gold
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel The Camelia Collection White Agate and Yellow Gold Ring Sz. 5-3/4
By Chanel
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning Chanel ring is a part of The Camelia Collection, featuring carved white agate (apx
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camelia Agate White Gold Ring
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Chanel ring is from the Camelia Collection, one of Chanel's unmistakable collections. The ring
Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 18 Karat White Gold Multiple Gemstones and Pearl Ball Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This sublime Camelia gemstone ring by Chanel embodies a graceful design and offers an incredibly
Multi-gemstone, White Gold
Chanel Diamond Yellow Gold Large Camellia Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. From the Chanel "Camelia" Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The beauty of wild cats is captured in this striking pre-owned Cartier design. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this ring is detailed with black enamel and boasts a double panther motif....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
$38,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.83 in L 0.98 in
BVLGARI Clip On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 8.93 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Gems-set earrings designed by Bvlgari. This is a great pair of clips-on earrings, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. These earrings were crafted in solid yello...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
$12,920
H 14 in D 7 in L 18 in
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Supermodel Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Overnight Supermodel Bag Year: 1994-1996 Gold hardware Quilted canvas exterior Leather trim strap and gold tone hardware with sat...
Vivienne Westwood evening maxi dress with cupid print, fw 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Vivienne Westwood evening maxi dress ▪ Lycra printed with a detail from Jean-Honore Fragonard's "The Swarm of Cupids", c. 1767 ▪ Short sleeves ▪ Figure hugging ▪ Size: "3" ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford 2004 Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Purse Evening Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$2,500
Size: IT42 fits like a USA 4/6
FENDI by KARL LAGERFELD 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Dress Ad Editorial
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Ad Campaign / Editorials Runway SS08 Best believe the hype around this dress is REAL The fit, fabrics, and prints = divine Silk with a beautiful shimm...
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1997 (Runway) Designer: Alexander McQueen Styl...
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
A Celestial Symphony: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Hammered 18k Gold Planets Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings Set Embrace the captivating artistry of Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. w...
Gold, 18k Gold
HERMES green FEU2DOU Tote Vert Fonce Feutre & Gulliver leather
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Feu2dou Tote in Vert Fonce Feutre (felt) and Gulliver Leather. Perforated "H" at front and leather tab closure. Unlined with a push button pocket against the ba...
CARTIER Panthere Sapphire, Onyx, Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece of jewelry features a striking design of two panthers facing each other, expertly crafted to capture their fierce elegance. The panthers are adorned with pavé-se...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$1,721Sale Price|20% Off
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black - Size uk 16
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Red - Size uk 16 The Edward Leather Coat created by Verheyen London is a romantic design inspired by the 1970s and Edward...
$3,600,000
W 0.75 in L 7.25 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet of Oval Sapphires Surrounded by Baguette Diamonds Which Embrace the Sapphires. 15 Oval No Heat Sapphires Consisting of, 6 - Kashmir, 8- Burma, 1 - Ceylon....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring is an exquisite masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship. This luxurious piece features a wide band made of 18 karat gold, adorned wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.