Cartier Yellow Gold Ecrou Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Ecrou Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z155670 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Ecrou Bracelet Condition Description: Since Louis-François Cartier took over his...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 151638 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the epitome of i...
Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18K Yellow Gold Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Cartier Love bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow gold, features the house’s instantly recognizable screw motif design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18K Yellow Gold Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A timeless emblem of devotion, this CARTIER Love bracelet is composed in warm 18K yellow gold, its iconic screw motifs sculpted with the quiet confidence that has defined the house s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling expression of Cartier’s timeless glamour, this extraordinary bracelet is meticulously fashioned in 18k yellow gold and set with approximately 25.00 carats of brilliant-cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Cartier Panthère de Cartier cuff bracelet crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, embodying the timeless elegance and bold sophistication for which the maison is renowned.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features the iconic Panthère de Cartier motif, a symbol of grace and power since the early twentieth century.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it features the iconic Panthère de Cartier motif, a symbol of grace and power since the early twentieth century.
Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z149514 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Love Bracelet Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is the epitome of ...
Cartier 3 row Gentiane Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Gentiane Collection 18k Yellow Gold Rice link Bracelet, measuring 7 1/4 inches in length x 1/2 inch wide, weighing 25.8 Grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER D'Amour Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Cartier bracelet from the D'Amour collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and bezel-set with 7 D-E-F brilliant-cut round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthère Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptionally rare and important Panthère de Cartier bracelet, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White 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
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow gold Serial # FAQXXX Size: 17 No box or papers included
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Small Model Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Small Model Love Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 151842 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Small Model Love Bracelet Condition Description: Cartier...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153758 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Condition Description: Translating t...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet CA09-021726
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, it measures 7.0 long and features a hinged design.This jewelry piece is offered in estate condition and includes a gift box.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold This Cartier Paris bracelet is made in 18k yellow gold, featuring a flexible curb-link design centered by an open loop motif ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthère Diamond Pavé 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and beautifully crafted Cartier Panthère bracelet, made in 18K yellow gold and set with over 200 brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Love Bracelet Size 16
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Detailed Description: Cherish a symbol of everlasting affection with this vintage Cartier Love bracelet.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Wide Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant vintage bracelet crafted in solid 14K yellow gold by Cartier.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Panthere de Cartier Tsavorite Yellow Gold Medium Model Bracelet. Sz15
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Cartier hinged bangle from the iconic Panthere de Cartier collection features a leopard design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with tsavorite garnet eyes, on...
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Brushed Finished Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Brushed Finished Love Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 153064 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Brushed Finished Love Bracelet Condition Descriptio...
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
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z153411 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Bracelet Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is t...
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z153410 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Bracelet Condition Description: Cartier's Love collection is t...
Cartier Trinity Bracelet Yellow White and Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Cartier size : 16 This iconic Cartier Trinity bracelet is a timeless expression of elegance and unity, crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow, white, and rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Five Charm Santos Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Cartier charm bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, composed of a classic Santos-style link bracelet adorned with five detachable charms.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Bangle. Pave Diamonds with a Total Weight of 10.00 CTS Surround the Entirety of This Sleek and Elegant Cartier Creation. Approximate Inner Circum...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Composed in warm 18K yellow gold and exquisitely pavé-set with approximately 35.00 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, the bracelet radiates with a tightly orchestrated shimmer across ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold C de Cartier Link Bracelet, 1980s, 46.4g
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pristine Estate C de Cartier link bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold, captures the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Cartier’s iconic designs from the 1980s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Diamond 2.80 Carat Bracelet – 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and substantial vintage bracelet by Cartier, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and accented with brilliant pavé-set diamonds throughout its iconic geometric link design.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 10 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant Cartier bracelet, exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with a striking array of brilliant-cut diamonds of exceptional quality.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold with Box & Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic expression of strength and elegance, this authentic Cartier Panthère de Cartier cuff bracelet is crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold and embodies the bold sophistication fo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier LOVE Bracelet Classic Model 18K Yellow Gold 16CM
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier LOVE Bracelet Classic Model The bracelet is 18K Yellow Gold It has original closure of 2 screws The Bracelet is 16 CM and is 6.1 mm wide The Bracelet weighs 30.89 grams Comes...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Single Screw Closure Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Single Screw Closure Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152825 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Love Single Screw Closure Bracelet Condition De...
Yellow Gold
CARTIER Panthère de Cartier Garnet Onyx Lacquer Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Panthère de Cartier bangle bracelet features the iconic panther design crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with green tsavorite garnet eyes, black onyx nose, and bl...
Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Gold
CARTIER 18K Yellow Gold Double “C” Necklace and Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated creation from CARTIER, this necklace and bracelet suite is fashioned in 18k yellow gold, designed with repeating openwork Double “C” links—an emblem of timeless refin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier French Maillon Panthère 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier French Maillon Panthère Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet This exquisite original, authentic Cartier Maillon Panthère Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet is a superb exampl...
Yellow Gold
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier C de Cartier 18K Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An icon of timeless elegance, this Cartier “C de Cartier” link bracelet is crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold, creating a sophisticated contrast of warm tones.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Plain Love Bracelet Size 17 B6035517
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Foxtrot 18ct yellow gold diamond bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
18k Yellow Gold Foxtrot Diamond Bracelet by Cartier Paris 1984 This stylist piece never goes out of fashion, a real Cartier collectors piece for any deserving buyers.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow and White Gold Cute Charm Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k Yellow and White Gold Cute Charm Bracelet Details: Material: 18k yellow and white gold Bracelet length: 19cm Hallmarked: (on the cross): Cartier 750 N17766, (on the watc...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,600Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier LOVE 18 Carats Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in New York in 1969, the LOVE bracelet is a jewelry icon, featuring yellow gold at 750/1000 purity and adorned with four brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.42 carats. The brac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Love Bracelet, Size 18
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow gold Serial # B56XXX Size: 18 No box or papers included
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 152493 Listing Title: Cartier Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Bracelet Condition Description: Translating to 'just a nail...
Cartier Love 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Love 18 karat yellow gold two diamond set bracelet Designed as a double row cable link chain bracelet, featuring Cartier's iconic Love heart circular gold disc to one end,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold, Size 16, Women's Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
*Brand Cartier -Style Love Bangle -Material 18K Yellow Gold -Bracelet Width: 6.1mm -Bracelet Size: 16 -Inside Circumference: 6'' -Bracelet Weight: 29.4gr -Included: Box and Screwdriv...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold C Motif 9.30cttw Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier bracelet of French origin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and composed of 24 intricately designed crown-motif flexible links.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Series Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet 7"
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
Cartier Love Series 1970s Yellow Gold Bracelet: A Rare Collector’s Treasure from the Origins of an Iconic Design This extremely rare Cartier Love Series bracelet from the 1970s is a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 1940s Chain Link Bracelet Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier 1940s Chain Link Bracelet Bismark Pattern 14K Yellow gold This vintage bracelet by Cartier features a series of interlocking chain links with a smooth, polished surface.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Clash de Cartier Small Model Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Box
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This striking Cartier Clash de Cartier bracelet is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features the collection's signature repeating stud motif that runs continuously around the enti...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Trinity Diamond Medium Model Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Trinity Diamond Slip-On Bracelet.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 106 grams 18K Yellow Gold Large Braided Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold vintage Cartier bracelet crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing an elegant large braided link design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Curb Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of mid-century Cartier design, this bold bracelet from the 1970s is composed of elegantly curved curb links in rich 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,590Sale Price|24% Off
Cartier 18ct Yellow Gold Love Diamond Bracelet Classic Model 0.42ct
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This iconic Cartier Love bracelet is crafted in 18ct yellow gold and set with four brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.42 carat, positioned between the signature screw motifs.
Diamond, 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.
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Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
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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.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
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