A 1936 Cartier Scarab Coral Gem Set Brooch . Signed Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. A remarkable piece for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship. Handcrafted in 1936 by Cartier in
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Cartier London Black Enameled and Diamond Set Box, circa 1936
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier London black enamel and diamond set card case. A silver gilt and black enamel rectangular
Diamond, Silver
$9,765Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.5 in W 1.28 in L 4.2 in
Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
, 172-3 and 176. Note: From 1919 to 1936, Cartier created some of the world's most extraordinary clocks
Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze
$19,950Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 1.34 in W 1.26 in D 0.63 in
CARTIER 1973 By Aldo Cipullo Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold Rock Crystal & Carnelians
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. This is a fabulous pair of
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$34,965Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.42 in L 6.75 in
CARTIER 1970 Aldo Cipullo Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & VS Diamonds
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A bracelet designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. This is a extremely rare bracelet
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$16,065Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 1.5 in L 1.02 in
CARTIER 1969 Aldo Cipullo Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold, Lapis & Diamonds
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. These are a fabulous flames
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$13,989Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 1.49 in W 1.18 in
CARTIER 1972 Aldo Cipullo Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rock Quartz & Onyx
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Extra large ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. This is a fabulous pair of
Onyx, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$32,550Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.21 in D 0.79 in L 2.64 in
CARTIER 1970 By Bill Smith Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold with Green Jadeites
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant designed by Bill Smith (1936-1989) for Cartier. This is a fabulous sculptural pendant
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$13,989Sale Price / set|30% Off
D 0.38 in Dm 1.06 in
ALDO CIPULLO 1973 Buttons Knots Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Onyxes.
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. These are an elegant pair of
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Henri Lavabre Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Kortrijk, BE
diamond weight: approx 14 ct. Paris, 1936. Maker's mark of Henri Lavabre and Cartier Archive number
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Cartier 1936 Double Citrines and Diamonds Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Rare Cartier Paris Double Clips with citrines and diamonds mounted in platinum. Made in
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum
1936 Cartier Paris Black Lacquer Coral Diamond Ladybird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Significant coral, diamond and black lacquer ladybird brooch, signed Cartier Paris, French marks
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Cartier 1972 Aldo Cipullo Geometric Circled Large Earrings in Solid 18Kt Gold
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of earrings designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. Rare geometric geometric
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 1970 Aldo Cipullo Door Knocker Earrings IN 18Kt Gold With Onyxes
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of door knocker’s earrings designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. This is a very
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.18 in L 1.38 in
Cartier 1974 Aldo Cipullo Sculptural Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx & Coral
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. Fabulous sculptural pair of
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.26 in W 1.18 in D 0.47 in
CARTIER 1973 Aldo Cipullo Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rock Crystal & Onyx
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. This is a fabulous pair of ear
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.18 in Dm 1.18 in L 1.18 in
Cartier 1974 Aldo Cipullo Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Green & Black Jade
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. Exceptional pair of sculptural
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Baguette Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
wristwatch comes complete in its original Cartier retail case. Marked "Cartier / Swiss Circa 1936 6 3/4
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier London Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Charm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1936 Cartier London Art Deco Platinum and Diamond "1936" on a Hanger Charm, measuring 5/8 x 5
Diamond, Platinum
Sold
H 1.18 in Dm 1.18 in L 1.18 in
Cartier 1974 Aldo Cipullo Geometric Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx & Coral
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of ear-clips designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. Incredible sculptural pair of
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.02 in D 0.47 in L 1.07 in
Cartier 1972 by Aldo Cipullo Spirals Swirls Clips Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Aldo Cipullo (1936-1984) for Cartier. A geometric three-dimensional
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Duchess of Windsor Jeweled Gold Cross Replica Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A charming replica of Wallace Simpson's, the Duchess of Windsor's, 1936 Cartier gold and jeweled
Gold Plate
Duchess of Windsor Jeweled Gold Cross Replica Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A charming replica of Wallace Simpson's, the Duchess of Windsor's, 1936 Cartier gold and jeweled
Gold Plate
Duchess of Windsor Jeweled Gold Cross Replica Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A charming replica of Wallace Simpson's, the Duchess of Windsor's, 1936 Cartier gold and jeweled
Gold Plate
CARTIER Cigarette Case c. 1936
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
indicating a date of 1936. Marked CARTIER London
9k Gold
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Camellia Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Van Cleef & Arpels CIRCA: 1998 MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond WEIGHT: 20 grams MEASUREMENTS: Diameter - 15/16" HALLMARKS: VCA, 1998, CU7...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
NALLY GIA Pink Color Heart Shape Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
NALLY 2.02ct Fancy Purple- Pink Diamond Ring. The diamond is set in a Cartier Mounting with 2 Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds, with an approximately total carat weight of 0.25CT, stamp...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Vivienne Westwood 'Cut, Slash & Pull' blue voile oversized shirt dress, ss 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood; dusty blue cotton voile oversized blouse with large bishop sleeves, pointed collar, and ascending hemline from front. Signature slashes throughout the whole blouse...
$125,000
W 0.35 in D 0.28 in L 0.41 in
5 Ct Classic Burma Red Spinel – Rare Cushion-Cut Gemstone for Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 5 Carat Classic Burma Red Spinel Cushion-Cut Gemstone: A Treasure for Collectors and a Romantic Gift By Merkaba Beverly Hills. Unveiling an extraordinary gemstone of exceptiona...
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Cluster and Ruby Pendant 'Mystery-Set' Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite surmounts are intricately designed as stunning clusters, each adorned with shimmering marquise-shaped, round, and baguette diamonds. These captivating pieces feature de...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Necessaire Basket Weave Case
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impeccably crafted Necessaire compact case by Van Cleef & Arpels. It has a special basket weave design in 18K yellow gold. The case is versatile and easy to use to keep many dif...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip-On 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Blue Enamel Diamond Banana Clip On 18k Yellow Gold Earrings SCHLUMBERGER 18K GOLD BLUE ENAMEL DIAMOND EARRINGS The Banana earrings represent an iconic Schlumberger de...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Christian Dior by John Galliano Knitted Wool Coat and Skirt Ensemble, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano knitted coat and skirt ensemble, Fall-Winter 1999. Constructed from heavy-gauge wool in deep red with contrasting burnt orange mohair appliqué. The ov...
Cartier Art Deco Gold and Enamel Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold and Enamel Box A black enamel box containing a mirror and two compartments. Signed: Cartier Approximate Measurements: 3" x 0.75" x 0.38" Approximately weighs 46 grams ...
Gold, Enamel
George L'Enfant for Cartier 18k Gold Taurus Bull Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted by esteemed jeweler George L'Enfant for Cartier Paris in the 1970s, this 18k gold ring showcases a bold bull Taurus motif, symbolizing strength and resilience. Sized at 7.5, ...
18k Gold
$29,920
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chanel 1992 Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box Year: 1992 {Vintage 33 Years} 24K Gold plated hardware Black quilted diamond quilted leather Leather and...
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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