Cartier Draperie de Decollate Diamond Yellow Gold Single Drop Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decolette Single Drop Necklace by Cartier. The Cartier
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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Cartier Draperie de Décolleté 18K Gold Diamond Necklace with Box
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent Cartier Draperie de Décolleté necklace is an exceptional example of the maison’s
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier diamond 18k yellow gold 'Draperie de Decollete' lariat necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Cartier Draperie de Decollete lariat necklace showcases a graceful and fluid design
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Drapierie Bracelet C.1999
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The rare Cartier 'Draperie bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Circa 1999. Featuring twenty-two
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Necklace Draperie 10 Strand
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular Cartier Draperie 10 strand necklace crafted of 18k gold. This gold Cartier necklace
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier "Draperie Collection" Demiparure Yellow Gold Necklace - Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier Demiparure from the Draperie Collection is a mesmerizing display of
Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier’s Draperie de Decollette Diamond Bracelet is aptly named, because this piece doesn’t so
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Gold Diamond Draperie Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
The stunning neckpiece from Cartier's Collection Draperie de Decollete is no longer in production
Cartier Nouvelle Vague Draperie Diamond Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold drop earrings, crafted by Cartier for the Nouvelle Vague collection, set with
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
LG Treasures Cartier Diamond-Set Gold Draperie Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
-cut diamond boules, to a polished three button; clasp, minimum length 34.2cm; Signed Cartier
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier "Draperie" Diamond Gold 18K Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier "Draperie" diamond yellow gold 18K Bracelet. 22 Gold Chains with 29 Diamonds in white gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Draperie" Diamond Gold 18K Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier "Draperie" diamond yellow gold 18K Necklace. 18 Gold Chains with 25 Diamonds in white gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Draperie 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Multiple rows of beaded chains allow this Cartier Draperie bracelet to delicately drape the wrist
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond 18k Gold Tassel Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Cartier Draperie Diamond 18k Gold Tassel Earrings—an opulent masterpiece that
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond Set Gold Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k yellow gold diamond set drop earrings from the Cartier Draperie collection. The main
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Yellow Gold Beaded Vintage Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
the Cartier "Draperie" necklace is its intricate design, which includes 34 beaded strands.
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Cartier’s Draperie de Decollette Diamond Bracelet is aptly named, because this piece doesn’t so
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Tassel Fringe Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Cartier Draperie Diamond 18k Gold Tassel Earrings—an opulent masterpiece that
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Six-Row Bead-Link Bracelet in Yellow Gold, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A Cartier "Draperie" bead-link bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold, circa 1999. The bracelet is
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond Necklace 10 Row 18K Yellow Gold With Box
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Draperie Diamond Necklace 10 Row 18K Yellow Gold With Box This rare Cartier Draperie
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This rare Cartier Draperie de Decollete 18 karat yellow gold bracelet with 6 strands design
18k Gold
Cartier, ‘Draperie’ 18 Carat Gold Bracelet Design as Six Strang/Row of Beads
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Cartier ‘Draperie’ 18 carat gold bracelet designed as six strings of loosely draping
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Beaded Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic Cartier Draperie De Décolleté necklace is crafted from 18k yellow gold, featuring a
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Multi Link Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Multi Link Choker Necklace The House of
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Decollete 18K Yellow Gold of 34 Rows of Beads Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Draperie De Decollete 18K Yellow Gold Necklace of 34 Rows of Beads. Just in time for the
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1999 Cartier Draperie Bead Link Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Draperie bead link bracelet set in 18k yellow gold from 1999. From
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant 18K yellow gold and diamond necklace from the "Draperie" collection, by Cartier. It
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
as the intrinsic radiance of 18K yellow gold, this magnificent bracelet from Cartier is set with
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Gold Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
Absolutely divine jewelry piece from Cartier featuring prestigious, upscale design and splendid
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond and 18K yellow gold chandelier earrings from the "Draperie" collection by Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond Gold Chandelier Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond and 18K yellow gold chandelier earrings from the "Draperie" collection by Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier NECKLACE from the DRAPERIE collection consisting of 10 rows of yellow gold chain-link balls
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Adjustable Diamond & Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Chic and dynamic 18K gold and diamond necklace from the "Draperie De Decollete" collection by
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond 18k Gold Tassel Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond and 18K yellow gold tassel earrings from the "Draperie" collection by Cartier. They
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Cartier 18k yellow gold Draperie de Decollette bracelet adorned with 17 of the finest round
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decolette Gold 10 Strand Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ten strand bracelet from Draperie de Decolette, by Cartier. Bracelet is 6.75" long
Gold
Cartier Draperie Decollete Strand Beaded Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k yellow gold ten strands ball chains bracelet from the Draperie Decollete collection
18k Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond Adjustable Lariat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie Adjustable Lariat Necklace by Cartier. With 108 Round brilliant
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent set of authentic Cartier earrings featuring a beaded design in shimmering 18k yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Decollate Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decolette Necklace by Cartier. With 1 round brilliant cut VS1
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Decollate Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decolette Necklace by Cartier. With 1 round brilliant cut VS1
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decollete Link Bracelet by Cartier. With 17 round brilliant
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie Diamond Drop Tassel Long Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie Drop Tassel Long Earrings by Cartier. With Round brilliant cut
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Decollete 10 Row Diamond Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow and White Gold Draperie De Decolette Necklace, 10 Strands of 2 MM
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Draperie De Decollente Ten Strand Gold Bead Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
original Cartier box. Signed: Cartier 1999; Numbered: 931731; Stamped: 750, 01, French hallmark
18k Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollete Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
This magnificent necklace features 18 cascading strands of various length necklaces, adorned by 25 VVS1 E Color Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. The first necklace measures 14 Inches in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decollate Diamond Yellow Gold Single Drop Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Draperie de Decolette Single Drop Necklace by Cartier. With Round
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18k Yellow Gold Multi Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarked: Cartier Accompanied by a Professional Appraisal
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 'Draperie' Statement Multistrand Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1999
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A striking 18ct yellow gold multistrand necklace - Draperie, by Cartier - comprising 18 strands of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté 18 Carat Yellow Gold Multi Strand Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful waterfall necklace by Cartier from their 'Draperie De Décolleté' collection dresses
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie de Decolette 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Pave
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented within the extraordinary “Draperie” collection, this stunning Cartier ring compels with
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Multi Link Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The House of Cartier presents their Collection Draperie de Décolleté circa 1930s. This magnificent
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Draperie De Décolleté Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bead Multi Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The House of Cartier presents their Collection Draperie de Décolleté Bracelet, from circa the 1930s
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Six Strand Draperie Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A signed Cartier 'Draperie' six strand necklace set in 18k yellow gold. This beautifully crafted
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold "Draperie De Decolette" Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier "Draperie de Decolette" Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Necklace. Featuring round brilliant-cut
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Diamond Draperie 18 Karat White Gold Multi Strand Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic Cartier draperie de diamants bracelet is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 3 in Dm 15.5 in L 15.5 in
Cartier Paris Draperie Decolette Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold with 25 VVS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Draperie Decolette necklace designed by Cartier. Beautiful contemporary piece, created in Paris
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Necklace Draperie 10 Strand
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular Cartier Draperie 10 strand necklace crafted of 18k gold. This gold Cartier necklace
18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Gold Draperie Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful signed Cartier! yellow gold Draperie 6 Strand Necklace, Measures approximately 15
18k Gold
Cartier Retro Gold Draperie Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Multi-strand Gold Bead 'Draperie' Bracelet by Cartier. Made in France, circa 1960. The ten
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Draperie Bead Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k rose gold bracelet from the Draperie collection by Cartier. The bracelet has 22
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Draperie Womens Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A wonderful classic Cartier bracelet circa 1990's featuring a beaded design in 18k yellow gold, the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier France Diamond Draperie Gold Ball Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful signed Cartier 18k yellow gold Diamond Draperie Ten Strand Necklace, measures
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Vintage 1990s Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous authentic vintage Cartier collar necklace features 4 rows of geometric links crafted in 18k yellow gold. Made in France circa 1990s. Measurements: 0.78" (20mm) width, 1...
Yellow Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
$126,867
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
$4,788
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag Crossbody bag crafted from matte crocodile Niloticus skin in Ficelle. Designed with branded, palladium hardware an...
Cartier Juste Un Clou Diamond Rose Gold Nail Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Nail Bangle Bracelet Size 16 by CARTIER. The Cartier Juste un Clou Nail Bangle is an exquisite bracelet crafted in 18k rose gold, adorned with sp...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Chaumet Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET 18K yellow Gold Necklace representing intertwined Hearts all the long of the necklace. Eagle head hallmark for 18kt gold Signed : Chaumet and numbered on the Back of the He...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
$126,867
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in
Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1486 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 50cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [P] Age: 2012 Accomp...
HERMES black MATTE CROC BEARN Wallet Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Bearn Soufflet wallet in black matte alligator is a timeless statement of luxury and refinement. Featuring an elegant silhouette, it closes with a leather ...
$101,249
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
An immaculate diamond and yellow gold necklace and earring set by Van Cleef & Arpels. This beautiful set by Van Cleef & Arpels consists of three intricate and matching motifs encrust...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$42,000
H 8 in W 4.75 in L 9.25 in
Christian Dior Exotic Lady Dior Blue Iridescent Gold Crocodile Leather Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Christian Dior Exotic Lady Dior Blue Iridescent Gold Crocodile Leather Handbag is a stunning example of luxury craftsmanship and design. This exquisite handbag features a mesmeri...
Van Cleef & Arpels Pink Opal Vintage Alhambra Five Motif White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold 5-Motif Pink Opal Vintage Alhambra Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arples. The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 18k White Gold Pink Opal Bracelet is a masterpiece of refin...
Opal, 18k Gold, White 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.