Vintage Estate Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1 OZ Bar Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1 OZ Bar Pendant. This beautiful vintage Cartier 1 OZ gold bar pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/2 Oz, Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 1 3/8 inches including bale WEIGHT: 15.8 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Cartier, copyright Cartier, 18k, and 1/2 oz. STOCK NUMBER: 24330 Jewelry acquired fr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/4 oz. Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 1 1/8 inch long including bale WEIGHT: 8.6 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Cartier, copyright Cartier, 18k, and 1/4 oz. STOCK NUMBER: 24373 Jewelry acquired from...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/4 oz. Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 1 1/8 inch long including bale WEIGHT: 8.6 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Cartier, copyright Cartier, 18k, and 1/4 oz. STOCK NUMBER: 24391 Jewelry acquired from...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/8 oz. Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 7/8ths of an inch long including bale WEIGHT: 4.9 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: CARTIER, Copyright symbol, Cartier, 18k, and 1/8 oz.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
CARTIER 1/4 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage 1970s Rare
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This listing is for a great preowned and occasionally worn authentic Cartier pendant. This is designed out of 18K yellow gold, has a weight of 8.2 grams, measures 1” which includes t...
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold 1/8 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/8 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer charm pendant.
Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Truly a great piece at a great price! Details: Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Half ozt Gold Bar Pendant 0.512 Troy Oz (15.89g.) 10.50mm x 20.00mm Signed: Cartier 18k 1/2 OZ
Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage pendant is Cartier 1970s. It is the 1/2 oz ingot gold bar.
Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage pendant is Cartier 1970s. It is the 1/2 oz ingot gold bar.
Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage pendant is Cartier 1970s. It is the 1/2 oz ingot gold bar.
Yellow Gold
CARTIER 1/4 oz 18k Yellow Gold Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/4 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer charm pendant.
Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18k Yellow Gold 1/z Oz Ingot Bar Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 1/z Oz Ingot Bar Charm Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pendant.
Yellow Gold
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W 0.32 in D 0.2 in L 0.47 in
Cartier 1970 Vintage 1/8 Oz Ingots Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with VVS Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark, the serial numbers and signed, "CARTIER 18KT 82327 1/8 OZ A N". Collateral: They are accompanied by the designer's pre...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 1 1/8 inch long including bale WEIGHT: 8.6 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Cartier, copyright Cartier, 18k, and 1/4 oz. STOCK NUMBER: 24329 Jewelry acquired fr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1/4 Ounce Gold Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 17mm x 8.5m WEIGHT: 7.7 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Cartier, 18k, 1/4 oz
18k Gold
Cartier L'Ignot D'Or Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The edges are engraved CARTIER and 1/8 oz., the back is signed Cartier, numbered.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love 1 Diamond Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1868 Brand Cartier Model B6029817 Serial No OZ**** Date Circa 2009 ______________________________________________________________ Metal 18K Yellow Gold Width Approx. 6...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.88 in W 6.5 in D 5.75 in
c. 1970s Boxed Set of 4 Cartier Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Casters
By Cartier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Cartier scarlet case. 0.85 troy oz. Case: 6.5" x 5.75" x 1 7/8".
Sterling Silver
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W 0.51 in D 0.35 in L 1.49 in
Cartier 1970 Paris 1 Ounce Rectangular Ingot Pendant in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark for the warranty and signed, "CARTIER ©18K 1 OZ". Note: Other versions in 1/4. 1/2, 3/4 Ounces sizes was also produced.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage 1 Ounce Gold Bar Ingot Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a classic gold brick form weighing 1 oz. Suspending form jump ring bale Inscribed on sides with '1 oz.' and 'Cartier' Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Cartier C...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970's 18 Karat Gold Vintage 1/8 Ounce Gold Bar Ingot Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a classic gold brick form weighing 1/8 oz. Suspending from jump ring bale Inscribed on sides with '1/8 oz.' and 'Cartier' Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Carti...
Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.49 in W 0.51 in D 0.35 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 1/2 Ounce Rectangular Ingot Pendant In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold and signed as follows, "CARTIER ©18K 1/2 OZ". Note: Other versions in 1/4. 1/2, 3...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.68 in D 0.17 in L 0.34 in
Cartier Paris 1970 1/4 Ounce Ingot Pendant Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Stamped: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark for the warranty and signed, "CARTIER ©18K 1/4 OZ". Serial numbers: 16356. Condition: Very Good - Free insured shipping ...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Sterling Silver Oyster Shell
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful realistic oyster shell made and marked by Cartier in Italy...... 3.81 oz sterling silver......
Sterling Silver
Cartier 1/8 oz Gold Ingot Charm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier 1/8 Oz Gold Ingot Charm, 18k Yellow Gold and measuring 1/2 x 5/16 inch. comes in original presentation box.
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 1/8 Oz. Gold Ingot Charm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier 1/8 Ounce 18k Yellow Gold Ingot charm, measuring 1/2 X 3/8 inch. Comes in the original Cartier presentation box.
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage 1/4 Oz. Gold Ingot Charm
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier 1/4 Ounce 18k Yellow Gold Ingot charm, measuring 5/8 X 5/16 inch. Comes in the original Cartier presentation box.
Gold
Cartier 1 oz 1970's Ingot Bar Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Cartier pendant from the 1970s is a true statement piece, crafted from 18K yellow gold and designed as a classic ingot bar. Weighing 1 ounce, the pendant features a slee...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Gold 1/4 Oz Ingot Charm
By Cartier
Located in McLeansville, NC
Circa 1960-70s, 18 karat gold 1/4 ounce ingot bar charm by Cartier. 5.1 dwt.
18k Gold
CARTIER 1970s 18k Yellow Gold 1/8 Oz Ingot Charm Pendant Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Ingot Charm Pendant / 1/8 oz.
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Pendant or Charm
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1/2 Oz Ingot Pendant / Charm Weight: 15.6 Grams Dimensions: 1.13" (Length) x .25" (Height) x .38 (Width) Signature / Hallmarks: Cartier / 18K
18k Gold
Cartier 1 OZ. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ingot Bar Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Ingot Gold BAr Pendant Charm Style: Pendant Charm Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size - Measurements: 1 Inch - 1.25 inch with Bail / 1/2 inch Wide Hallmark: CARTIER 1 O...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 1/4 OZ Gold Brick / Ingot Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
Vintage Cartier 1/4 OZ Gold Brick / Ingot Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 18k Yellow Gold - 9.3 G Dimensions - 17.2 x 8.0mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.52 in W 0.36 in L 0.99 in
Cartier 1 oz Ingot Brick Bar Solid 18 Karat Gold Charm or Pendant from 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cartier 1 oz Ingot Brick Bar Solid 18k Yellow Gold Charm or Pendant from 70 s This authentic vintage Cartier pendant is finely crafted from solid 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.36 in L 1.03 in
Vintage Cartier 1/4 Oz Gold Bar Ingot Pendant Charm 18 Karat Gold Chain Estate
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
The ingot is engraved 'KLW' and 'Hollins' along with the back of the pendant engraved 'May 26th, 1976'. The words 'Cartier' and '1/4 oz' appear along the sides of the gold bar.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Must De Cartier* Vaporisateur Purse Spray 7.5 ML 1/4 FL OZ, Empty, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Must De CARTIER* Vaporisateur Purse Spray 7.5 ML 1/4 FL OZ, Empty , RARECartier Made in France Stamped : Parfumes Cartier Paris Perume bottle refill is empty.
Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
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H 0.38 in W 0.5 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Cartier 1 Ounce Gold Bar Ingot Pendant in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of luxury with this breathtaking Cartier 1 oz. gold bar pendant. Crafted in rich, lustrous 18 karat yellow gold, this polished pendant exudes ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Vintage 18k 1/2 Ounce Ingot Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
The solid 3-dimensional design is smooth and polished on all sides, and hangs from a simple gold ring at the top. The words "CARTIER" and "1/2 OZ" appear along the bottom and side ed...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1/4 Oz Bar Ingot 18k Yellow Gold Charm Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This minimal yet beautiful bracelet from Cartier will make an excellent everyday piece. It is sculpted from 18k yellow gold and features a charm shaped like an ingot. The solid charm...
$2,850
H 0.52 in W 0.44 in D 0.24 in
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Natural Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Pendant for a Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage sapphire and diamond pendant. By Tiffany & Co. In 18 karat yellow gold. Center-set with a approx. 0.61 ct. pear cut natural yellow sapphire that is surrounded by 12...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pink Topaz, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink topaz, blue sapphire and diamond ring in platinum. Center set with cut-cornered rectangular step-cut pink topaz weighing approximately 24.08 carat. flanked by 2 cut- cor...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Capture the mystique and majesty of the animal kingdom with the Cartier Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Charm, an enchanting symbol of strength, wisdom, and opulence. T...
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 14.83 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent engagement ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring a large 14.83 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as J color and SI2 clarity, set on a classic six pron...
Diamond, Platinum
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
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
Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold. It is designed as a turquoise cabochon snake with diamond-sha...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Retro Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bangle, Andy Warhol personal
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Weston, MA
This magnificent 1940 Seaman Schepps bracelet was part of the personal collection of Andy Warhol. It was exhibited in Possession Obsession: Objects from Andy Warhol’s Personal Collec...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$39,920
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chanel 1992 Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box Year: 1992 {Vintage 33 Years} 24K Gold plated hardware Black quilted diamond quilted leather Leather and...
Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine Pendant Necklace, 40.00 carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Art Deco pendant necklace exemplifies Tiffany & Co.'s mastery during the height of the Jazz Age. The centerpiece is a magnificent Brazilian aquamarine of approxi...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Himalia Diamond Bracelet in 18
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Himalia Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold. This bracelet has 311 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.00ct, all set in 18k white gold. Signed Car...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Colombian Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
The 18K Yellow Gold Colombian Emerald Ring is a refined statement of natural beauty and elegance. Featuring a stunning Colombian emerald at its center, the gemstone displays a fresh,...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Indomptables De Cartier Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow gold Black Onyx, Tsavorite Garnet, Moonstone, and Black Lacquer Serial # TLCXXX Size 15 Complete with original box and papers
Garnet, Moonstone, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Cartier Size 7 1/4 inches Comes with an extra link.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Ref 2848 Roadster Chronograph XL 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 2848 Year: 2019 Model: Roadster Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Brown Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 47m...
Rose 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.