C de Cartier Double C 18k White Gold Diamond Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cartier diamond Double C logo charm pendant is crafted in 18k white gold and features the
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Double C Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier pendant, crafted in 18K white gold, features the iconic double C logo
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double C De Cartier Diamond Logo Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold 0.10cttw
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Double C de Cartier diamond logo pendant necklace is crafted in fine 18k rose gold
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Double C-Logo 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER DOUBLE-C LOGO *Charm only, no chain included. -Metal: 18k Yellow Gold -Diamonds: 0.25ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Golden Apple Charm/ Pendant.
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cartier 18K Gold Double C Apple Pendant – French Hallmarked An iconic and beautifully sculptural
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K White Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double C de Cartier Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: 16.25 - 15.00 ", Pendant Length: 22.20 mm, Pendant Width: 10.20 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Double C de
Rose Gold
Cartier Double C Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Pink Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Double C Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Pink Gold Additional Information: Brand: Cartier
Rose Gold, Gold
Cartier Diamond Double C Heart Pendant Necklace in 18kt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Vienna, VA
Cartier Diamond Double C Heart Pendant Necklace In 18K Cartier Diamond Double C Heart Pendant
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Cartier Diamond Gold Double "C" Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Double"C" Necklace 1980"s Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C Heart Pendant
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage pendant comes from the makers at Cartier. The necklace features the iconic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Open Double C Heart Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage C de Cartier double C heart necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Heart Double C White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Heart Double C Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With 49 round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold Double C Apple Heart Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This chic Genuine Cartier spinning pendant from the iconic Double C collection is crafted in 18k
Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C Heart Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Heart Double C Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With 49 round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double C 3D Apple Heart Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A crafted Cartier 18 karat yellow gold Double C 3D Apple Heart pendant, showcasing the Maison’s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C Apple Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Double C Apple Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. Details: Pendant: 27mm x 20mm
18k Gold
Cartier Double C Apple Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Double C Apple Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. Details: Pendant: 27mm x 20mm
Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C De Cartier Diamond Logo Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold 0.10cttw
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Double C de Cartier diamond logo pendant necklace is crafted in fine 18k rose gold
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Double C De Cartier Diamond Logo Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold 0.10cttw
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Double C de Cartier diamond logo pendant necklace is crafted in fine 18k rose gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Happy Birthday Double C White Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Happy Birthday Charm Pendant Necklace by Cartier. This pendant comes with Cartier
18k Gold
Cartier Double C Diamond Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Cartier Double C necklace from Cartier is a must for the vintage collector! Crafted from fine
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C Heart Diamond White Gold Pendant Long Link Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Heart Double C Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With 49 round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Open Double C Heart Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier open double C heart pendant set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Double C de Cartier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
with diamonds and a double C in the center. This elegant piece defines the timeless appeal of Cartier
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier Open Double C Heart Pendant Necklace Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful signed Cartier open double C heart pendant set in 18k white gold. The necklace solely
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Double C Logo Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Fine 18K white gold charm by Cartier. It features the Cartier "Double C" logo . Well made and easy
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double C Apple Heart Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Double C Apple Heart Charm Pendant by Cartier. Details: Measurements: 27mm x
18k Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Small Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C Diamond Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the Double C collection, this white gold and diamond Cartier pendant is a great addition to a
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Double C Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Double C Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With 5 round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Double C Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Double C Pendant Chain Necklace by Cartier. With 24 round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Double C Heart Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Rose Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 16.10 mm
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier 18K Pink Gold Diamond Logo Double C pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Condition Pre-owned 18k Pink gold Gender Women Pendant width 18.5 X 10mm Pendant
Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double C-Logo Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K white gold charm by Cartier. Designed as the interlocking double C Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double C-Logo Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K white gold charm by Cartier. Designed as the interlocking double C Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris 1980 Iconic Double C Jasper Heart Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A heart necklace designed by Cartier. Beautiful contemporary heart necklace, created in Paris
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C 18k Gold Charm/Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Vaughan, CA
Cartier double C charm/pendant. 18k yellow gold. Comes with box and certificate. Total weight: 2.5
18k Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double C-Logo Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your style with the Cartier Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Double C-Logo Charm, a symbol of
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Large Oval Logo Double C Pendant 32" Long Rose Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Large Oval Logo Double C Pendant Necklace by Cartier. This necklace comes with
18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Double C Charm Estate 18k White Gold Pendant Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Cartier double C charm (or pendant), crafted in 18 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double C Charm Pendant Pendant & Charms 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
/Length: 25.20 mm, Width: 8.75 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Double C Charm Pendant Pendant & Charms 18K
Cartier Double C Charm Pendant Pendant & Charms 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories Measurements: Height/Length: 25.50 mm, Width: 8.65 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Double C Charm
Cartier Logo Double C Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold with Pink Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Double C Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold with Pink Sapphires Exterior Color: Rose Gold Item Number: 203121
Rose Gold
Cartier Double C De Cartier Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
- 15.00 ", Pendant Length: 22.00 mm, Pendant Width: 10.25 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Double C de Cartier
Cartier Double C de Cartier Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold and Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
- 14.75 ", Pendant Length: 21.65 mm, Pendant Width: 10.25 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Double C de Cartier
Cartier Logo Double C Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
- 15.00 ", Pendant Length: 21.30 ", Pendant Width: 9.30 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Logo Double C Pendant
Cartier Logo Double C Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: 16.25 - 14.90 ", Pendant Length: 22.00 mm, Pendant Width: 9.00 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Logo Double C
Cartier Logo Double C Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: 16.25 - 15.00 ", Pendant Length: 21.30 mm, Pendant Width: 9.20 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Logo Double C
Cartier Logo Double C Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
- 15.00 ", Pendant Length: 21.20 mm, Pendant Width: 9.30 mm Designer: Cartier Model: Logo Double C Pendant
Cartier Double C de Cartier Apple Heart 3D Pendant Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier Collection: Double C Style: Pendant Necklace Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18K
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double C Logo White and Yellow Gold Gift Box Motif Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This classic Cartier pendant or charm has it's attached bale that can be put on a bracelet or
18k Gold
Boucheron Bohême 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace, Circa 1970, France
By Boucheron
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Boucheron Bohême Diamond Gold Necklace is crafted in 18 kt yellow gold and belongs to the house’s iconic Bohême Serpent collection, a line celebrated for its fluid shapes and sy...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18kt Gold Ten Motif Necklace, 21st century
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisboa, PT
An enduring icon of French high jewelry, this Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra necklace in 18 kt yellow gold features ten emblematic motifs, a timeless symbol of luck, harmony, and refi...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Cartier Diamond Pavé Large Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Heart Pendant Necklace by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color total weight approx. 2ct Details: Weight: 11 grams Pendant Size:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Fidelity Lock and Key Chain Link Bracelet in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Cartier 'Fidelity' chain link lock and key bracelet set in 18k white gold. The bracelet is composed of 15 individual polished white gold links which makes the bra...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Skip to the end of the images gallery Skip to the beginning of the images gallery Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet 124241101 Cartier Panthère Bracelet in 18K Yellow...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 1650 Blue MOP 18K White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 1650 Ladies Watch. 27mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold bezel with factory diamond sets. Blue Mother of Pearl dial with white gold hands and White gold Roman num...
White Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Pendant Beaded Chain Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 18" long beaded chain Pendant: 20mm(0.79") wide, large size Weight: 22.20 gr...
18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet 8"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Cupid Arrow Heart Oval Link Bracelet Metal: 18K gold Length: 8" Weight: 37.10 grams Hallmark: ©1994 TIFFANY&Co. 750 Condition: Excellent condition...
18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Bubbles Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond Bubbles Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 18mm long Weight: 5.0 grams Diamond: 5 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .50 H...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Vintage 18K White Gold LOVE Charm Necklace 16 Inch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, iconic, and unmistakably Cartier — this vintage LOVE charm necklace in 18-carat white gold embodies enduring elegance and modern sophistication. Featuring the legendary scr...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Cartier
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...
18k Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Agrafe Bracelet With Cartier Logo Charm
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier 18k Gold Agrafe Bracelet With Cartier Logo Charm From Cartier's signature Agrafe collection is this flat link bracelet with clasp motif crafted from 18k gold. Featuring icon...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18-kt Yellow Gold Panther Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Details: • Designer: Cartier • Collection: Panther • Material: 18k Yellow Gold • Hallmarks: Cartier 750 810152 • Measurements: • With bail: 0.86” tall x 0.87” long x 0.20” high...
Cartier Hindu Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite pendant necklace by Cartier features a stunning quatrefoil design, enhanced by four brilliantly cut diamonds set in luxurious 18k gold. Weighing 4.2 grams and handcraf...
18k Gold
$12,714
Cartier Panthere head ring
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A statement piece, the Panthère de Cartier ring, yellow gold 750/1000 with black lacquer, tsavorite garnets, onyx. Size 52 Width of the pattern: 18.6 mm for size 52. The Panthere d...
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k 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.
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