Cartier Lakarda Panthere Ring 18k YG 2000
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Lakarda Panthère Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Garnet and Onyx 2000 Full Set SKU: 1647 A bold and captivating creation from Cartier’s iconic Panthère de Cartier collection, thi...
Cartier Paris Diamond "Panthère Lakarda" Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1990s by Cartier Paris, this "Panthère Lakarda" ring is composed of diamonds, emeralds, onyx, and 18K gold.
Cartier 18K Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 18K Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Green Tsavorite Garnet Marked: Cartier 750 55 (European Size Stamp) Numbered Hallmarked Approximate Dimen...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthre Lakarda 18K White Gold Ring #5061
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This 18K white gold Cartier Panthere 'Lakarda' ring makes its presence known through its substantial 25.5-gram build.
Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Double Panther Lakarda Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Double Panther Diamond Ring by Cartier. Rare piece, part of Cartier's "Panthere" collection. This ring is unavailable to purchase at any US Cartier store. This incr...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring.
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Lakarda Ring, Onyx, Tsavorite Garnet, and 18ct gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Panthère Lakarda Ring A striking Cartier Panthère Lakarda ring crafted in 18 carat white gold, designed as a stylised panther coiled around the finger.
Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Lakarda Pair of Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Lakarda Pair of Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold Additional information: Length: 30 mm.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Lakarda Panther Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Cartier Lakarda panther ring set in 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER LAKARDA Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Stunning and important 18K white gold and pave diamond "inside-out" hoop earrings by Cartier. They are known as the "Lakarda" earrings and feature approx. 16.0cts of very high qualit...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Lakarda Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Very fine pair of 18K white gold and pave diamond "inside-out" hoop earrings by Cartier. They are known as the "Lakarda" earrings and feature approx. 16.0cts of very high quality rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthère Figurative Lakarda HP600186
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4879 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Panthère Figurative Model Ref: HP600186 Age: 15th December 2000 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: White Roman Glas...
CARTIER PANTHERE Emerald & White Gold Lakarda Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Very desirable 18K white gold and emerald ring from the "Lakarda" Panthere collection by Cartier. It resembles a panther head.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct 11445407
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere diamond ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Lakarda Wrap Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cartier 18ct yellow Lakarda Panthere ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lakarda Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
From the iconic "Lakarda" collection by Cartier comes this sublime piece made of 18K yellow gold that boasts superb craftsmanship quality and extraordinary design.
Onyx, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Panthère Lakarda Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Panthère Lakarda ring set in 18k yellow gold with emerald and onyx.
Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Double Panther Lakarda Emerald Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Double Panther Diamond Ring by Cartier. Rare piece, part of Cartier's "Panthere" collection. This ring is unavailable to purchase at any US Cartier store. This i...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Lakarda Flexible Bangle Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 18k yellow gold Panthere 'Lakarda' has a white Cartier dial, glowing green eyes in green emeralds and a black Onyx nose.
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Panther Wrap Lakarda Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This ring is made in 18k yellow gold and is signed Cartier and has French hallmarks. Comes with Cartier pouch and Cartier service papers.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panther Pave Diamond Lakarda Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning vintage Carter panther Lakarda ring that features pave diamonds weighing approximately 6.5 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Lakarda Double Panthere Head Paved Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Panthere Ring, with double Lakarda diamond panthers facing each other.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Emerald Panther Lakarda Flexible Bangle Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
This is known as the Lakarda watch. Stamped: Cartier Paris, 750, reference numbers, 18K, Made in France, maker's mark, French 18K gold assay marks.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Size 7.25 Diamond Panther Wrap Lakarda Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The panther’s nose is accented with onyx, while vivid green emeralds form the eyes, creating striking contrast and depth. Designed with Cartier’s articulated Lakarda construction, th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Cartier Panthere Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold Emerald & Onyx Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An inspired and complex creation from Cartier, this rare 33 mm Panthere Figurative Lakarda is in wonderful condition.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Emerald Onyx Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Lakarda Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
Magnificent Cartier emerald onyx diamond 18 karat white gold Lakarda Panthere ring.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Emerald and Onyx Bangle 'Lakarda' 18 Karat Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a pair of opposing panther heads accented with onyx nose and emerald eyes, to a flexible body, inner circumference approximately 160mm, signed Cartier, numbered, French a...
Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond and Emerald Panther Ring in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A stylish vintage Cartier ‘Panthere Lakarda’ diamond, emerald and onyx ring set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris Lakarda Panther Ring in 18Kt White Gold with Emeralds and Jade
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Lakarda panther ring designed by Cartier. Beautiful and exotic ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier.
Emerald, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier A Lakarda Panthère 18K White Gold Tsavorite Onyx Ring Size 51
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301511 Comes With Full Set (Box, Card, Invoice) Date 2019 Model B4081451 Serial Number OO**** Metal 18k White Gold Stones Tsavorite Weight Approximately 18.84 g Ring Size ...
Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Panthere Head Lakarda Green Eyes Onyx Nose Wrap Around Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Of flexible spiral design with panther head terminal, enhanced with pear-shaped emerald eyes and onyx nose, signed Cartier, numbered, French assay and maker's marks, case included. ...
Cartier White Gold Panthere Lakarda Ring Emeralds and Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Cartier White Gold Panthère Lakarda Ring is an exquisite piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthere Lakarda Diamond Ring 7.04ct Size 52 11445407
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning Cartier 18k white gold Lakarda Panthere diamond ring from the Panthere de Cartier collection.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Lakarda Panthere with Emerald Eyes Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Lakarda Panthere Ring is a perfect representation of all that Cartier is and ever was: stunning, timeless, and fashionable.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Cartier Lakarda Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Lakarda Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K white gold and pave diamond "inside-out" hoop earrings They are known a These are the "Lakarda" earrings App...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2000 Cartier Panthère Figurative Lakarda Yellow Gold HP600186 Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Made in 2000, this 18k yellow gold Panthère Figurative Lakarda has a white Cartier dial with a branded Roman numeral seven and a small “Cartier” in the left hand ascender.
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18ct White Gold 'Panthère Lakarda' Ring With Emerald Eyes Circa 2000s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18ct white gold Panthère ring by Cartier, circa 2000s from the ‘Panthère Lakarda’ collection.
Emerald, 18k Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Pavé Diamond Ring Size M (52)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous diamond ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This piece forms part of their 'Juste un Clou' collection with a triple wrap nail design whic...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Panthere Claws Black Lacquer 18k Yellow Gold Ring 54
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning authentic Cartier ring from the chic Panthere Claws collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with black lacquer claw marks. Made in France circa 1990s. Mea...
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Size 7.5 Panthere Vintage Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier vintage Panthère ring crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, designed as a sculptural panther poised gracefully across the finger. The feline form is rendered with smooth, flowing...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier C De Cartier Limited edition 150 anniversary rose gold and diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier C De Cartier rose gold Limited edition 150th Anniversary diamond ring For every Cartier Lover, this iconic ring is a classic and must have for every jewellery wearer. The...
Diamond, Rose 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 Panthere de Cartier Pendant 18k YG 2002
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 2002 Full Set SKU: 1648 A striking embodiment of Cartier’s most iconic symbol, this Panthère de Cartier Pendant from 2002 captur...
Cartier Panther Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 57
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Cartier Panther Ring18K Yellow Gold Size 57 ,with origin box
$25,300
Cartier Diamond Trinity Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose, yellow, and white gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats. Signed by Cartier, from their Trinity col...
Diamond
Panthère de Cartier Diamond Ring – Iconic Maison Creation
By Cartier
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A celebrated symbol of the House of Cartier, this Panthère de Cartier ring captures the spirit of strength, elegance, and sensuality that has defined the maison for over a century. I...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Gold and Diamond 'Mahango Panthère' Ring is an exquisite masterpiece of jewelry craftsmanship. This luxurious piece features a wide band made of 18 karat gold, adorned wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Panther Panthere Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, Onyx Panther Ring by Cartier. Part of Cartier's "Panthere" Collection. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère de Cartier 18K Rose Gold Slim Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Cartier Panthère de Cartier 18K Rose Gold Slim Panther Ring, size 52. Purchased in 2023, comes with original box and warranty card. Perfect for personal wear or gifting.
Cartier Trinity Tri-Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous ring from Cartier's Trinity collection features 3 bands crafted in 18k yellow, white and rose gold. The white band is accented with the Cartier logo. Made in France cir...
Gold
$10,374
Cartier Diamond Rings
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Pink gold wedding ring round diamond 0.50 carat. White gold wedding ring brillants. Ref. B4077952. Yellow gold wedding ring round diamond 1.00 carat. Ring size: 52 / 6 US. Total ...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Ring PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 154974 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Love Ring Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the epitome of iconic, f...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère De Cartier Period Onyx Lacquer 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous unisex Panthère de Cartier ring features a bold and fierce openwork panther design crafted in 18k yellow gold with black lacquer and accented with green peridot eyes an...
Onyx, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald, Onyx and Bead ‘Panthère’ Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx and Yellow Gold Bead ‘Panthère’ Earrings, Cartier. Cartier’s first use of the panther motif was a 1914 watch with diamonds and onyx set in platinum. The panth...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Maillon Panthère Five Rows Ring in Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Maillon Panthère ring, five-row model, set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of solid yellow gold curved links, connected in the iconic Maillon Pa...
10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Awesome best describes this sapphire and diamond cocktail ring by Cartier. It has 104 diamonds that are G color; VS quality. Their weight is 1 75 carats. Thirteen natural sapphires w...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
CARTIER Panthère de Onyx Tsavorite Garnet Yellow Gold Ring 53
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 a double panther head design accented with a black onyx...
Tsavorite, Onyx, Yellow 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
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...
Blue Diamond
Vintage 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels 24.29 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a GIA certified Cushion cut Diamond, Fancy Yellow color, VVS2 clarity, GIA#6177266012. The ring features two Shield cut side Diamonds. Signed b...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
BOTTEGA VENETA Rare 2010 Limited Edition Cabat Woven Tote Shoulder Shopper Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Switzerland, CH
Just Gorgeous! Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Cabat Bag A rare piece produced in a very limited edition Special color & material combination Details: A Bottega Veneta signature pi...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
Cartier Diamond White Gold Diamant Leger De Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diamont Léger Ring by Cartier. With 19 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .57ct This ring comes with Cartier certificate o...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring by Cartier. From Cartier's "Panthere" collection. The Cartier Panther Panthère 18k Gold Diamond Lacquer Tsavorite Ring showca...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
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Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 6.33 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and timeless round diamond tennis necklace with dangling asscher cut and GIA certified pear brilliant diamond. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 6.33 carats total di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond set Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Panther Collection ladies Wrist watch, 30 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece water resistant case, With Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Bezel, case and top of l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Panthere Head Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold A hinged Cartier 'Panthere' bangle in 18k gold, culminating in a sculpted panther head set with peridot eyes, an o...
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.
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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.