18k Gold Cartier Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold band ring with a double bamboo motif signed and numbered: Cartier, 648517, with
1990s French Band Rings
18k Gold
18k Gold Cartier Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat gold band ring with a double bamboo motif signed and numbered: Cartier, 648517, with
18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Diamond Bamboo Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful and rare Cartier bamboo ring, crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This vintage
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold with Blue and Green Enamel Vintage Ring
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier 18K bamboo motif crossover band ring decorated with bright vivid blue and 'lime' green
18k Gold
Cartier Inspired Two-Toned Bamboo Style 14k Gold Plated Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Cartier Inspired Two-Toned Bamboo Style 14k
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier NY Colorful 18K Yellow Gold with Blue and Green Enamel Vintage Ring
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier 18K bamboo motif crossover band ring decorated with bright vivid blue and 'lime' green
18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds Unworn
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Bamboo 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size 58 Weight 18.9 grams Diamond Setting Set with 27 Round
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo and Gold Pencil
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful solid 18-karat gold and real bamboo retractable pencil by the luxury atelier, Cartier
Gold
Vintage Cartier Bamboo Ring 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
HALLMARKS: Cartier, 750, 678 444 A vintage ring by Cartier from Bamboo collection made of 18k gold. The
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo Diamond Gold Hoop Ear-Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare triple version of the Cartier Bamboo earclips in 18kt yellow gold with diamonds. Made in
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo 20cts Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Dazzling vintage Cartier Bamboo necklace showcasing approximately 20 carats of exceptionally
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Bamboo Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the bamboo collection at Cartier. Created in glistening 18k textured yellow gold. Signed
18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, one of the top two jewelry brands. This is the famous large 18k gold bamboo ring from the
18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, elegant and timeless. Created in sleek textured 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier and
18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Dazzling vintage Cartier Bamboo earrings showcasing approximately 6 carats of fine-white brilliant
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Bamboo" Ring
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo-motif two-row band ring, set approximately halfway around the band with round brilliant-cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Bamboo Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Cartier Circa 1990s 1 x 3/8 - 1/2 inches
18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bamboo Necklace by Cartier. With 315 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo Two Tone Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Cartier, circa 1990s. It features three rows of yellow gold bamboo like cuff bracelets, held together by a
18k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold Cartier Bamboo Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold Cartier bracelet in the shape of a stilized bamboo branch. Signed and
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Bamboo Diamond Earrings in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold and diamonds. Clip-on huggie earrings Signed by Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Cartier Bamboo Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
of 8.00 carats. Signed by Cartier, from their Bamboo collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER Bamboo Collection Diamond & Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning bangle from Bamboo Collection created by Cartier in the 1980's. It is made of yellow gold
Cartier Bamboo White Gold Diamond Pave Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Cartier prompts precious metal to curl with exotic allure in this rare earring design. Twin bamboo
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Bamboo Yellow Gold Oval Hoop Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
These Cartier earrings are crafted from 18K yellow gold and feature clip-on closure. Each of the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Bamboo Yellow Gold Oval Hoop Clip-On Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
These Cartier earrings are crafted from 18K yellow gold and feature clip-on closure. Each of the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Bamboo Diamond 18k Gold Double Hoops Vintage Earrings Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
Dated back to 1970, these earrings are part of the very famous collection "Bamboo" by Cartier. This
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Gold Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier's bamboo 18K ring, made in France, No. 758821. Now a size 5.5 and can be sized.
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond set ring from the Cartier Bamboo collection. The ring is set to the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Set Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond set ring from the Cartier Bamboo collection. The ring is set to the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Gold Bamboo Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Signature Cartier Bamboo necklace, chic and timeless. It will make a great addition to your jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Set Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k white gold diamond set ring from the Cartier Bamboo collection. The ring is set to
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Set Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k yellow gold diamond set ring from the Cartier Bamboo collection. The ring is set to
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Bamboo Set (Necklace, Ring & Earrings)
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning Cartier Bamboo Collection You can purchase all three pieces as a set or separately
Cartier Gold Bamboo Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Classic 18-carat gold bamboo necklace, signed and numbered: Cartier, 847558. weight: 82.5 grams
18k Gold
Cartier Gold Bamboo Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow Gold heavy Bamboo Earrings, having a light brushed finish. Posts with
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Gold “Bamboo” Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French Estate 18 karat gold ring by Cartier. The ring is the classic “Bamboo” double band ring
18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Gold Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier's superior design and expertise is expressed perfectly through the bamboo collection which
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Gold “Bamboo” Suite
By Cartier
Located in Weston, MA
hoop-style ear clips. First designed by Cartier in the 1970s, the Bamboo collection radiates with chic
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Large Gold Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, elegant and timeless. Designed with 3 rows of sleek textured 18k yellow gold. Signed
18k Gold
Cartier Three Row Bamboo Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier, one of the top two jewelry brands. This is the famous large 18k gold bamboo ring from the
18k Gold
Cartier Gold Bamboo Earrings with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. Signed by Cartier. Clip-ons
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Bamboo Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Bamboo Earrings. A beautiful pair of Cartier Gold Bamboo Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier vintage elegant 18K gold and diamond bangle bracelet in the desirable "BAMBOO" pattern
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier vintage elegant 18K gold and diamond bangle bracelet in the desirable "BAMBOO" pattern
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier vintage elegant 18K gold and diamond bangle bracelet in the desirable "BAMBOO" pattern
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Stunning Bamboo Diamond Gold link earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Splendid Cartier earrings, designed as a series of bamboo motif set with brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Stunning Bamboo Diamond Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Splendid Cartier Necklace, designed as a series of bamboo motif set with brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER chic "bamboo" style gold hoop earrings.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings. Signed Cartier Serial #657906. Designed as “bamboo
18k Gold
Cartier 18k gold and diamond bamboo ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This striking 18k gold and diamond Cartier is in the style of a bamboo shoot. Made in 1990s it
Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER Diamond Gold Bamboo Hoop Earrings Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive and unusual 18K yellow gold and diamond hoop earrings by Cartier. The earrings resemble
Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER Diamond Yellow Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic bracelet created by Cartier in France for famous "Bamboo" collection. Made of 18k
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1940's 14k Gold Bamboo Cuff
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sometimes simplicity is key. This 14k gold vintage Cartier bracelet features a subtle bamboo
14k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond Bamboo Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully designed, this necklace by Cartier elegantly resembles bamboo from the ancient forests
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Bamboo Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This breathtaking pair of earrings are beautifully designed by Cartier in shimmering 18K yellow
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Brushed Gold Bamboo Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Boldly designed and absolutely stunning, this collar necklace from Cartier is the perfect statement
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Bamboo Design Hoop Clip Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large half-hoop earrings, designed as three vertical rows of bamboo stalks in matte-finished 18
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sapphire Bamboo Hoop-Style Earrings, circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
diameter is slightly less than 1.75 inches. Signed Cartier. Circa 1960.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bamboo Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: Cartier 14K ITEM #:BR-1318-061224-18
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Large Triple Bamboo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pierced Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier yellow gold large bamboo earrings are a stunning vintage pair of earrings that is all solid
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Carat Bi-Color Gold Triple Bamboo Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A vintage bi-color 18 carat gold cuff bangle designed as three rows of yellow gold bamboo motifs
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bamboo Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM1575 Brand: Cartier Description: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bamboo Ring Accompanied With
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 22 Carat Diamond Bamboo Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A notable necklace by Cartier, designed as a series of bamboo motif set with brilliant-cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond & 18k Gold Link Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage Van Cleef and Arpels chain link diamond ring from the 1980's with that cigar band vibe. The central cluster of 9 pavè set diamonds held within a smooth, gleaming 18k yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,080Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas PETITE BOITE CHAPEAU Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Boîte Chapeau iconic hatbox is reimagined as an adorable day-to-evening bag. Small yet practical, this exclusive piece comes in classic coated Mon...
Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Clip-On Earrings, 20g
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Expression of Luxury and Heritage Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Floral Petal Shaped Clip-On Earrings. Steeped in the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
80s Vintage Tiffany & Co Ring Emerald Diamond Sz 6 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Mixed cut diamonds total an estimated 0.90 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Ring 6.5 Pink Tourmaline 18k Gold Flex Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Bulgari Serpenti tubogas ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s) Pear cut pink tourmaline measures 6mm x 4mm. The fabulous 3 row tubogas design coils around the fi...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Les Must de Cartier 18k Gold Trinity Braided Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant and timeless Cartier Les Must de Cartier trinity ring, crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold. The iconic design features three interlaced braided bands, symbolizing ...
18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
CARTIER Panthere de Double Head Emerald Yellow Gold Ring. Sz 7.25 - EU 55.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Cartier ring from the iconic Panthere de Cartier collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an intertwined double panther head design accented with...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991
By Cartier
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Cartier Tourmaline ring set with three carved pink tourmalines and round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 18 karat yellow gold the ring features approximately 0.45ctw of brilliant rou...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$439,000
W 0.45 in D 0.28 in L 0.52 in
6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 6.47 carat Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique is an extraordinary collector gemstone, presented in a refined oval cut and accompa...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Truly a great piece...
Rhodocrosite, Yellow Gold
Hermès Bracelet Bambou circa 1990 Golden Metal Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès bracelet probably circa 1990 in hollow and rigid gold metal, Bamboo motif, signed. Inner diameter 6.3 cm, outer diameter approximately 7.8 cm, bracelet width 1.65 cm. The brac...
$2,338Sale Price / item|22% Off
Vivid Emerald Cut 9.81 ct Emerald Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love whic...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.03 Carat Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring – F/VS1 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This breathtaking 5.03 carat Cushion Brilliant Cut diamond is a true standout—graded F color and VS1 clarity by GIA, it is exceptionally rare and full of life and fire. To honor the...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Walking Panthere Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and powerful statement piece from Cartier, this vintage Walking Panthère cuff bracelet captures the timeless elegance and bold spirit of the Maison's most celebrated motif....
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other 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.
Cartier understands the value of preserving the signature codes of great design, and how to tweak it for modern aficionados.
Throughout the season, timepieces are clues to the characters' character.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
The vintage bombé ring is bursting with color and timeless style.
Made with Sardinian coral, this gem packs so much presence — and is perfect for poolside soirees.
Through both his collection and his innovative designs, Louis Cartier’s passion for Islamic continues to resonate.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.