Carnelian Scarab
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dome Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Carnelian, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Italian More Bracelets
Carnelian, Gold
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s European Egyptian Revival Brooches
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage 1910s Egyptian Revival Brooches
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Link Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Link Bracelets
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century More Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Marcasite, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco More Earrings
Carnelian, Diamond, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Jasper, Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Egyptian Revival Cuff Bracelets
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian More Bracelets
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Bangles
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s More Bracelets
Chrysophrase, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, 1...
Vintage 1940s More Bracelets
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yell...
20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Carnelian, Onyx, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Onyx, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Onyx, Quartz, Turquoise, Gol...
Vintage 1960s Retro Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, R...
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Amethyst, Yellow...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Jasper, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...
20th Century Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Three-Stone Rings
Carnelian, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Drop Earrings
Antique Early 1900s American Egyptian Revival More Jewelry
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Onyx, Jasper, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown More Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Onyx, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold...
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Carnelian, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Jasper, Rhodocrosite, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Tiger's Eye...
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yell...
20th Century European Cufflinks
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Solitaire Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
20th Century American Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Quartz, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Signet Rings
Carnelian, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Artisan Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French Evening Gowns
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Bangles
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Brooches
1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
20th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets
Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
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