Cartier Paris "Les Délices de Goa" Boule Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Item #: R-21516 Artist: Cartier Country: France Circa: 2003 Size: 6.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information) M...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Equestrian Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch by Carter, Gough & Co.
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Carter, Gough & Co. was founded in the early 1840s.
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Carter Gough & Co. Edwardian Pearl 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Dragon Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a roaring green gold dragon with rose gold accents clutching a freshwater natural pearl With engraved scales and stippling detail Maker's mark for Carter Gough & Co. and ...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco ladies compact circa 1910-1919 from Carter, Gough and Co. Notepad and pencil compartment behind the mirror. Extra fine engraving and detail work. 1 sapphire approx total ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter love bracelet white gold and diamonds
By Cartier
Located in London, England
Carter love bracelet , the classic model in 18k white gold and 10 DIAMONDS.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jimmy & Rosalyn Carter Owned Watch with Family Engraving - Presidential Provenan
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Gold-filled
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Mesh Purse
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful quality from a fine period jewelry manufacturer, Carter and Gough, likely destined for a equally fine period retailer such as Tiffany and Co.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.26 in W 0.95 in Dm 0.95 in
Carter Paris Trinity Vendome Watch, Ref. 11034 . Ladies small, Circa 1980'S
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carter Paris Trinity Vendome Watch, Ref. 11034 . The watch is made in three 18 Karat colors, White, Yellow and Rose. The watch is measuring 24 mm in diameter x 32 mm long to stra...
18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Cufflinks
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco diamond & sapphire cufflinks measuring app. 1/2 inch in diameter, square design, each set centering an Old European cut diamond (0.14ctw.) and a sapphire (2.3mm), in a radia...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
H 1.23 in W 0.95 in D 0.18 in Dm 0.95 in L 1.23 in
Carter Paris Vendome Trinity LC 18K White-Yellow-Rose gold. 24x31mm Circa 1990's
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Carter Paris Vendome Trinity LC. Made in 18K White-Yellow-Rose gold. Ref. W15042. The watch is made in 18K Tri Color Golds measuring 24mm in diameter X 31mm high. (...
18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.25 in W 7.25 in D 6.25 in
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Steel Mesh Purse and Coin Purse
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver purse frame with steel mesh purse body. The Rococo-style frame etched with delicate guilloche pattern overall, with scrolling folliage to corners and cent...
Cut Steel, Sterling Silver
Radiant Band Brilliant White 14K White Gold Refined Light Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
Helena Bonham Carter · The jewellery that editors feature most tends to combine clean radiant architecture with controlled brilliant white radiance; this radiant cut and round brilli...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carter Gough & Co. 14 Karat Gold Canoe Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a polished gold canoe Dimensional and at a jaunty angle With maker's mark for Carter Gough & Co. and stamped 14K Canoe Measures: Approx. 1/4 x 3/4 Inch Total Length:...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Nouveau Carter, Gough & Co. Gold Lorgnette
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau engraved floral motif lorgnette, in 14k. Carter, Gough, & Co. Newark, NJ. The firm was founded in 1841 and was in business until 1922.
14k Gold
Carter Gough & Co. Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Wolf Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring the profile of a wolf's head with stylized engraved fur detail and a snarling mouth Maker's mark for Carter Gough & Co. Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Wolf measures: 5/8 ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter Gough Art Nouveau Garnet 14 Karat Gold Gargoyle Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as the profile of a winged gargoyle resting head in hands With textured wings, hair, and stylized features Accented by round cabochon garnet eye Stamped 14k for...
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Carter Gough & Co. Love Lock Gold Charm Bracelet
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Prove your commitment with this Victorian 'Love Lock' 14 karat yellow gold textured square link charm bracelet. Circa 1875. Signed Carter Gough. Bracelet 7 1/8" in length by 3/8" ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Carter Gough & Co. 14 Karat Gold, Citrine and Pearl Pendant Brooch
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a Pendant brooch 14k circa 1910 art nouveau large faceted citrine and pearl stamped by maker "Carter Gough & Co."
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold
Carter & Gough Edwardian 0.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Navette Ring
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Navette form centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.25 carat, bezel set with a pierced surround Accented with old European cut diamonds, weighing approximate...
Diamond, Platinum
Carter & Gough Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Chimera Dragon Watch Pin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a highly rendered roaring lion face Segueing into a spiraled surround of serpentine scales and foliate whiplash Completed by a pin stem with closure Maker's ...
Gold
Carter Gough & Co. Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Tiger Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold stylized tiger's face with an open mouth bearing white gold fangs clutching a claw set transitional cut diamond, eye-clean and white With single cut diamond eyes ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter Gough & Co. Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Antique Fox Riding Crop Brooch
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered fox head atop an antique style riding crop Fox features perked ears with open mouth Crop has a wooden handle and looped end Engraved with fur and woodgr...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter and Gough Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Winding Serpent Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a winding green gold serpent with ridged scales and rose gold accents backed by polished yellow gold Topped with a round pearl, white in body color with good luster and ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter Gough & Co. Art Nouveau Moonstone Enamel 14K Gold Antique Scroll Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an round-shaped moonstone cabochon measuring 8.5 mm round Translucent clear colorless body with white adularescence With a swirling gold surround glossed with basse-taille ...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Carter, Gough & Co. Edwardian 0.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a transitional cut diamond weighing 0.89 carat, I color and VVS clarity High head with pierced foliate gallery and engraved shoulders Stamped PLAT with makers mark for Ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Carter Gough & Co. Art Deco Diamond Amethyst Green Tourmaline Platinum 14 Karat
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicts a platinum kite shaped form topped by a transitional cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.06 carat - eye clean and bright With two fancily kite cut gemstones flushly set to...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Carter & Gough Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl 14 Karat Gold Winged Basilisk Brooch
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as two highly rendered winged basilisks, regally perched while centering a bezel set oval cut amethyst Amethyst measures approximately 11.5 x 8.4 mm and is medium-li...
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter Gough Art Nouveau Old European Cut Diamond Pearl Basse-Taille Brooch
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a poppy flower with frilled basse-taille enamel petals Transparent yellow and pink with iridescent finish - glossed over wavy engraving Centering a pron...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Carter Gough & Co. Black Onyx w/ Pearl Round Cufflinks
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Onyx - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 10.7mm each (approx.) (4) Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - 3mm each (approx.)...
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Carter Gough & Co. Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Greek God Pan Stickpin
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting the stylized face of the Greek god Pan with long ears and curved horn design on forehead With open mouth holding a baroque pearl, white body color with silver and yellow o...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carter Gough & Co. Art Nouveau Tourmaline 14K Gold Antique Bangle Bracelet
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped bangle bracelet pierced with linear pattern fully around Accented by wavy engraving and linear groove details throughout Centering three round cut tourmali...
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.19 in L 51.12 in
Carter Gough Victorian Pearl Enamel 14K Yellow Gold Antique Station Necklace
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm rope chain with six oval-shaped bead stations Glossed with opaque black enamel throughout Centering an alternating pattern of enamel and seed pearls Pearls mea...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Carter Gough & Co. Art Nouveau 0.33 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Green Man Foliat
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an Art Nouveau Green Man with stylized foliate face Open mouth accented by prong set old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carat, J color and SI clarity Ma...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Nouveau Carter Gough & Co. Pearl 14K Gold Antique Floral Bangle Bracelet
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval shaped bangle with floral motif fully around Raised with engraved detailing and each centering a pearl Measuring 3.0 mm near-round - gray in body color Exhibiting...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Carter & Gough Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Lion Fob Charm Pendant
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Doorknocker style fob pendant designed with a large articulated whiplashed bale Featuring two highly rendered lions, mirrored, with stylized fur, open mouth, and a curled tongue Wi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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