Vintage 0.50ct Diamond Cartier Trinity Bombay Ring, c.1990s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage Bombay ring, comes from Cartier’s trinity collection. A discontinued design, this wonderful ring is composed of three bands of 18 carat rose, white and yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Size 7.25 Vendôme Louis Cartier Trinity Wedding Band 18k Yellow White Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Brand: Cartier Model: Vendôme Louis Cartier Wedding Band Metal: 18K White, Yellow and Rose Gold Metal Purity: 18K, 750 Ring Width: 3 mm Size: Euro 55 US 7.25 ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1990's Diamond 18K Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Trinity Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring is comprised of three interlocking bands of rose, white, and yellow gold Flush set with round brilliant cut diamonds throughout each band Weighing approximately 0.30 carat total...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1990's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Trinity Grooved Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wide band featuring deeply grooved segments Alternating pattern of yellow, rose, and white gold Completed by high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Numbered fully...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1970's 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Vintage Rolling Trinity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring is comprised of three interlocking bands of yellow, rose, and white gold Slightly curved - rose gold ring is inscribed 'le must de Cartier' With high polished finish throughout ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Tri-Color Gold and Diamond Pave Rolling Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Rolling Ring, each band measures 3.5 M.M. wide with one band set with 3 rows of Fine Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Rolling Ring Size 52 (US 6) Vintage 1990
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Cartier Trinity rolling ring crafted in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold, featuring three interlocking bands that move fluidly together on the finger.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Tri-Color Trinity Band Ring Size 53/6.25 #26762
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Tri-Color Trinity Band Ring Classic Cartier 18K tri-color gold Trinity band featuring three interlocking bands in yellow, white, and rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,396Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER 1990 Paris Trinity Ring In Three Colors Of Solid 18Kt Gold & Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Trinity ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful vintage ring for every day created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in 1990. This iconic trinity ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18 Karat Tri Color Gold Band Ring Classic Model Size 49 (5)
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Trinity Medium Model Ring, an iconic design composed of three smoothly interlocking bands crafted in 18K yellow, rose, and white gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold Trinity Rolling Ring Size 7.5 (56) w/Box Papers #25479
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Tricolor Gold Trinity Rolling Band Ring Size 7.5 (56) w/Box and Papers- An iconic Cartier design featuring three interlaced bands in 18K yellow, white and rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Small Model Trinity Band Ring in Tri-Tone 18 Karat Gold with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This iconic Cartier Trinity ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold, featuring three interlocking bands that flow seamlessly around one another.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier 18K Tri Color Gold Trinity Ring with 1.38 Carat Round F VS Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: Embrace timeless elegance with this vintage Trinity ring, crafted from exquisite 18 Karat tri-color gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Trinity Solitaire Ring 0.31ct F-VVS1 Diamond in 18K Tri-Gold GIA 1996
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■ Product Number: 25020135 ■ Brand: Cartier ■ Product Name: Trinity Solitaire Ring ■ Model Number: - ■ Material: Diamond (0.31ct F-VVS1), 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold, Pink Gold ■ Wei...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Tri Color Gold Trinity Rolling Band Ring sz 48 sz 4.5
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow, Rose & White Gold Weight: 6.61 Grams Ring Size: Size 48 - Approx. 4.5 US (We cannot custom size this ring.) Ring Width: 10.1mm (0.39 in) (approx.) (all th...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Classic Tri-Color 18k Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 10 EU 64
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Classic Ring is expertly crafted in luxurious 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and features the Maison's iconic three interlocking...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond 18k Tri-Color Gold Ring w/ Service Paper Size 6 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Trinity Style: Diamond Rolling Band Ring Material: 18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Design: Three interlocking semi-domed bands with pav...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 1960's 2.88 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Rolling Trinity Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as three interlocking yellow gold bands bead set with diamonds fully around Weighing approximately 2.88 carats total - G color with VS1 clarity Bands feature "rolling" movem...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Ruby 18k Tri-Color Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 4 EU 47
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Ruby ring is expertly crafted in solid 18k yellow, rose, and white gold and showcases the Maison's iconic three interlocking bands...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Ring w/Cert Size US 5.5 EU 52
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Diamond Ring is exquisitely crafted in luxurious 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and showcases the Maison's legendary Trinity des...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis Trinity 18k Tri Color Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 7.5 EU 56
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Ring from the celebrated Vendôme Louis Cartier collection is expertly crafted in luxurious 18k tri-color gold and features three s...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold 2.5mm Band Ring w/Cert Size US 5 EU 49
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Band Ring is expertly crafted in solid 18k yellow, rose, and white gold and features the Maison's iconic three-band rolling design.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Louis Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Ring w/Cert Size US 8 EU 58
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Vendôme Louis Trinity ring is expertly crafted in solid 18k pink, yellow, and white gold and features the Maison's iconic three interlocki...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
26675 Cartier Trinity 18k Rose Gold 1.73 G VVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring 5
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Trinity Collection Cartier 18k Yellow Rose White Gold ring weighs 5.9g GIA round diamond weighs 1.73ct Diamond G color VVS1 clarity Shank measures 2.4mm wide Ring size is 5 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Ruby Twisted Wire Band Ring 18k Tri-Color Gold Size US 5 EU 50
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Ruby Twisted Wire Band Ring is beautifully crafted in luxurious 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and showcases the Maison's iconic...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier classic trinity with signature on the outside
By Cartier
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A Cartier classic, the Trinity ring, executed in three color 18k gold, one yellow, white and rosé band, on the outside of the rose band the hand engraved Cartier signature is visible...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Tri-Colour Trinity Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 0.24ct Size 52 N4204
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous 18k tri-colour gold diamond ring by Cartier from the Trinity de Cartier collection. The ring is set to the centre with a 0.24ct round brilliant cut diamond. The diamond is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Vendôme Louis Cartier Trinity Wedding Band 18k Gold 4.8 MM Width
By Cartier
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Brand: Cartier Model: Vendôme Louis Cartier Wedding Band Metal: 18K White, Yellow and Rose Gold Ring Width: 4.8 mm Size: Euro 62, US 10 Total Weight: 7.5 Grams...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity GIA Certified 1.23 Carat E/VVS1 Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The ring is made of platinum and bands of yellow, white and rose gold.
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diamond Tri-Color Gold Large Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous domed ring from Cartier's Trinity collection is crafted in 18k yellow, white and rose gold and pave-set with F-G VVS1-VVS2 brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimated ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tri Gold Wedding Band. Fused 18k Gold Yellow Rose White Each 3.5mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Trinity Ring, Wedding Band, Designer Ring Design: Three interlocking 18k gold bands in yellow, rose, and white gold, creating Cartier's icon...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Green Enamel Band Beaded Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Known for its bold use of 18k gold, architectural details, and iconic designs like the Cartier Love bracelet, Trinity ring, and Tank watch, the brand continues to influence modern st...
Enamel, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Dome Ring Gold Gemstones Enamel Size 5.75
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Cartier dome band ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with rubies, sapphires, and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier Cartier Trinity Panther 1 Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Dangle Charm Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Panther Brooch is crafted in solid 18k yellow, pink, and white gold and features the Maison's legendary three-dimensional panther ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pendant Trinity 18 karat Yellow, White and Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Original papers Chain not included The Cartier Trinity Pendant in 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold is an iconic creation that embodies elegance, harmony, and timeless sophistic...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Necklace 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Cartier Trinity diamond necklace, crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold is one of Cartier’s most recognizable motifs.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Bracelet 18k Yellow White Rose Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic Cartier Trinity bracelet made of 18k yellow, white, and rose gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Pendant 18 karat Triple Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This iconic Cartier creation is composed of three intertwined rings in yellow, white, and rose gold, traditionally representing love, friendship, and loyalty.
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,000 / set
Cartier Trinity Hoop Earrings Tri-Color Gold
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Known for its bold use of 18k gold, architectural details, and iconic designs like the Cartier Love bracelet, Trinity ring, and Tank watch, the brand continues to influence modern st...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Interlocked Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite bangle from the iconic Cartier Trinity Collection, crafted in radiant 18 carat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Tri Gold Trinity De Cartier Draperie Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This luxurious Cartier necklace features an elegant multi-strand drape of 18k yellow, white, and rose gold chains suspended between two diamond-paved ring motifs. The diamonds weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Rolling Rings 18k Tri-Color Gold Chain Bracelet w/Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Rolling Rings Chain Bracelet is exquisitely crafted in luxurious 18k yellow, pink, and white gold and showcases one of Cartier's m...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier ‘Trinity de Cartier’ Seven Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Vintage Cartier ‘Trinity de Cartier’ seven bangle bracelet This classic, vintage piece is composed of seven interlocking bangles, three in yellow gold and two pairs in white and ros...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier ‘Trinity de Cartier’ Three Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier ‘Trinity de Cartier’ Three Bangle Bracelet This classic, vintage piece is composed of three interlocking bangles, one each in yellow gold and two pairs in white and rose gol...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier ‘Trinity de Cartier’ Three Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This classic, vintage piece is composed of three interlocking bangles, one each in yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. Louis Cartier created the trinity ring in 1924 and each col...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Gold Diamond Lariat Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Trinity lariat necklace crafted in 18-karat yellow, white, and rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Trinity Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Louis Cartier fashioned the first trinity ring in 1924 and it has since come to represent the three romantic ideals of love, fidelity and friendship, it soon became one of the most s...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Tricolor Gold Long Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and chic pair of earrings from Cartier famed Trinity collection features tricolor 18 karat gold in yellow, white, and rose.
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri-Color Gold Pendant Necklace 17"
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Trinity Style: Pendant Necklace Material: 18k Rose, Yellow, and White Gold Pendant Measurements: Approximately 11.9 mm round × 3.8 mm wide Weight: 8.7 gram...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Trinity Cufflinks in Gold, Rose Gold, and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
Cartier Trinity was created in 1924, allegedly at the behest of Jean Cocteau who was obsessed with the rings of Saturn and commissioned a tri-color rolling gold ring from his friend ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold, White Gold, and Rose Gold Seven Row Cartier Trinity Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
A seven row 18 karat yellow, white, and rose gold Cartier Trinity bangle, Cartier reference 13477J.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Classic Estate Wide 14K Yellow Gold Interlocking Circles Cigar Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
It is the basis of Jean Cocteau's immensely popular design of the Trinity ring for Cartier. The present ring takes a different approach to the design, with interlocking circles engra...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rare Extra-Wide Vintage “Trinity” Bangle In Tri-Color Gold, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Also features a French maker's mark in a diamond shape. The yellow gold bangle is engraved with “Right.” This is because its previous owner had two identical Cartier Trinity bangles ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternal Love Knot 14K Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Band Ring, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Eternal love knot 14K yellow gold wide cigar band ring 20th Century Symbolic of the unbreakable connection of love, the Love Knot has a rich history in jewelry.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18KT Three Colour Gold Charm Pendant, Signed and Hallmarked
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Trinity charm pendant in 18KT gold, three interlaced bands in yellow, white and rose gold, on Cartier's signed trigger clasp.
18k Gold
Cartier Trinity Circular Necklace 18K Tri-Gold Round-Cut Pave Diamond Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
For an elegant finish, the white gold ring is embellished with diamonds. Details: Brand: Cartier Type: Tri-Color Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Rose, Yellow, and White gold (Three-Tone...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Bracelet Trinity modele Classique 3 Or 62 Classic Model Trinity Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Trinity model bracelet in pink gold, yellow gold and white gold (18 carats each), delivered in its original box.
18k Gold
Cartier 18K Tri-Gold Round-Cut Pave Diamond Trinity Circular Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
For an elegant finish, the white gold ring is embellished with diamonds. Details: Brand: Cartier Type: Tri-Color Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Rose, Yellow, and White gold (Three-Tone...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Trinity Black Cord Pendant Necklace Large Model
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Cartier Trinity black cord pendant necklace, large model, set in 18k yellow, rose and white gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond 18k Tri-Color Gold Pendant Necklace w/Cert 15–15.75"
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Only one available! This authentic Cartier Trinity Diamond Pendant Necklace is expertly crafted in solid 18k yellow, white, and rose gold and features the Maison's iconic three inte...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.