Chanel Camellia Diamond White Gold Watch
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Chanel watch from the Camellia collection showcasing an 18k white gold case adorned with
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond White Gold Watch
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Chanel watch from the Camellia collection showcasing an 18k white gold case adorned with
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond White Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible tennis bracelet by Chanel showcasing 3ct appx of the finest original Chanel round
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel 18K White Gold & Diamond Camellia Heart-Shaped Charm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Chanel 18K White Gold & Diamond Camellia Heart-Shaped Charm Heart-shaped design charm
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Lucky Charm 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
beauty that is deeply associated with Chanel. The raised Camellia motif is flawlessly polished, creating
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia & Comete Motif Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Chanel Camellia & Comète Motif Pearl Diamond Necklace in 18k white gold is a breathtaking piece
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Chanel Diamond Camellia Flower Earrings with Pearl Drops
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and detachable Pearl
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Chanel 18k 750 White Gold Camellia 1 Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel 18k 750 White Gold Camellia 1 Diamond Ring *Marked Chanel *Comes with the original boxes
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CHANEL Diamond Black Enamel Camellia Pin
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CLASSIC CHANEL CAMELLIA BROOCH SET WITH DIAMONDS AND BLACK ENAMEL
Chanel Camellia Diamond Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic pair of Chanel earrings depicting the iconic Camellia flower set with the finest Chanel
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A beautiful Chanel Camellia collection 18k white gold ring featuring diamond-encrusted floral
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Splendidly graceful and feminine, this gorgeous Chanel bracelet from the extravagant Camélia
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An exceptional Chanel 18k yellow gold diamond bangle part of the posh Caméllia collection, this
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Platinum Brooch / Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
Chanel Camellia brooch/necklace crafted out of platinum, adorned with 2.5 cts approximately of Vvs1
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Camellia Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The camellia blossom was Coco Chanel's favorite flower and is prominently featured in various
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond and Gold Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Inspired by Coco Chanel’s favorite flower, the camellia, which has become one of the most prominent
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Ring in Gold
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
This Chanel ring features an 18k Yellow Gold floral-accented structure serving as the perfect
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond White Gold Pave Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
The camellia blossom was Coco Chanel's favorite flower and is prominently featured in various
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
Magnificent Chanel "Camellia" Earrings crafted in 18k White Gold, featuring 60 Vvs1 E-F Color Round
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Pave Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Chanel’s iconic camellia motif is gorgeously presented in elegant 18K white gold in this sublime
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Pave Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Chanel’s iconic camellia motif is gorgeously presented in elegant 18K white gold in this sublime
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Flower Diamond Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous Chanel necklace depicting a Camellia flower set with the finest Chanel round brilliant
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Heart Diamond Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic authentic Chanel Camellia necklace featuring 30 of the finest Chanel round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An exceptional 18K Chanel diamond yellow gold bangle bracelet. A part of the posh Chanel Caméllia
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camellia Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A splendid Chanel Camellia ring, fashioned as the iconic Chanel camellia flower and beautifully
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camellia Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A splendid Chanel Camellia ring, fashioned as the iconic Chanel camellia flower and beautifully
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Chanel Camellia Sapphire Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fantastic Chanel bracelet featuring a Camellia flower set with blue sapphires, blue topaz and a
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Sapphire Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fantastic Chanel bracelet featuring a Camellia flower set with blue sapphires, blue topaz and a
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL Diamond Domed Camellia White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Domed Camellia Ring by Chanel. With round brilliant cut diamonds, VS clarity
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Diamond White Gold Camellia Flower Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond "Camellia" Flower Earrings by Chanel. With round brilliant cut diamonds, VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia 18k White Gold Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Scalloped edges add texture and dimension to this classic Chanel Camellia ring. Made from opulent
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Camelia Flower Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Camellia Camelia Flower Earrings by Chanel. With 60 round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia White Ceramic Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic authentic Chanel Camellia necklace showcasing a white ceramic motif carved out of ceramic
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Agate Diamond Necklace in White Gold
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
Chanel Camellia necklace crafted out of 18k White Gold features a flower set with Vvs1 E Color
Agate, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia Onyx Diamond White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
Camellia motif adorned with a round brilliant cut diamond set in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Chanel Diamond White Gold Two-Flower Camellia Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond "Camellia" Two-Flower Medium Ring by Chanel. With round brilliant cut
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel 18K White Gold 0.40ct Diamond Camellia Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamond Camellia Ring comes with a gift box.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Ajoure Wide Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
row of nearly colorless diamonds on either side of the band. Signed Chanel. European ring size 51
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel 18K White Gold Camellia Agate Diamond Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Krakow, PL
Chanel leather pocket. For buyers from EU we can provide shipping from Poland. Please demand if you need
Agate, Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Galbe Diamond Ceramic White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Chanel necklace from the Camellia collection showcasing 2 carved black ceramic flower
Diamond, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Comete Diamond Link Charm White Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Camellia Comete Diamond Link Charm Bracelet. With 2 charms 1 - 20mm, 2 - 11mm 23
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Profil De Camellia Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
CHANEL Profil De Camellia diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. The ring features a profile of a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia 18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
These chic Chanel Camellia earrings feature a feminine, elegant design. Crafted from 18K White Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Chanel Diamond Camelia Camellia Flower Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. With 1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond VS1
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Ring by Chanel. With 102 brilliant cut
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Camelia Camellia Flower Diamond Onyx White Gold Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Camelia" Diamonds And Black Onyx Flower Pin Brooch by Chanel. With 102 brilliant
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Chanel Diamond Yellow Gold Large Camellia Flower Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Camelia Flower Ring by Chanel. From the Chanel "Camelia" Collection
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHANEL metallic gold camellia CC diamond stitch gold chunky heel sling EU35.5
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL metallic gold camellia CC diamond stitch gold chunky heel sling EU35.5 Brand: Chanel
Chanel Camellia Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning pair of Chanel earrings from the Camellia collection featuring round brilliant cut
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
Meticulous designs adorn the sides of this fantastic 18k White Gold Chanel ring, including
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Fil De Camellia Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring Sz 5 1/2
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Chanel Camellia Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring is a striking expression of the brand’s
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camellia Onyx Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
The Chanel Camellia Onyx Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring is a stunning homage to the iconic
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Chanel 18K White Gold Camellia Diamond Ring Size: 5.75
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous, translucent agate takes the form of a camellia, one of the loveliest flowers, in this
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Gold and Diamond Camellia Multi Strand Flapper Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
creating a stunning fringed effect. Chanel's iconic camellia design is also featured here with diamond
Diamond, Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Ring
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A Chanel Camellia diamond ring set in 18k white gold 18k. The ring features the iconic camellia
18k Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chanel Camellia diamond stud earrings set in 18k white gold. Each earring features a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Chanel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
diamonds - approx. 0.10ct each. Ring is a size 4 3/4, ring is 9mm wide. Marked: Chanel, 17H1181, 750
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Camellia Diamond Gold Flower Engagement Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
surrounded by 1.20cts of F/G diamonds. Crafted by Chanel, the ring is a size 5.75. The top of the ring
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
CHANEL Diamond Signature Camellia Ring
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, NY
The white camellia was Coco Chanel’s favorite flower and is the Chanel signature motif. These
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Diamond Gold "Camellia" Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Camellia" bracelet, showcasing six charms, including three bezel-set diamond and twist-rope motifs
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Small Diamond Gold "Camellia" Earclips
By Chanel
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Camellia" flower earclips, accented by near-colorless round diamonds weighing approximately 0.78
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel "Profil de Camellia" Diamond Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Vail, CO
"Profil de Camellia" band ring in 18k white gold, designed as an elegant camellia flower when
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Silk Camellia Diamond CC Scarf
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Silk Camellia Diamond CC Scarf - Clean Edge - Branded Print Made in Italy Please note
Chanel Camellia Carved Agate Diamond Lavalier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
holds a diamond-studded pendant that releases a camellia in carved agate. This understated piece will
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 6.5"
By Piaget
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant Piaget watch features a classic oval case and a woven 18 karat yellow gold bracelet, showcasing a timeless design with a minimalist dial and Roman numeral markers. Watc...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Art Deco Platinum Diamond Onyx Wrist Watch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco diamond and onyx watch head set in newer triple-strand band of onyx beads with diamond spacers. Watch head is platinum. Spacers and clasp are 14K white gold. Hand engraved o...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
$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
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave diamond dial and pink ruby hour markers. Emerald/baguette cut diamond bezel and bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$12,920
H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2004 Rare Vintage Bible Book CC Limited Edition Minaudière Clutch Bag Year: Fall 2004 Gold accent Black suede book motif Diamond quilted Signature CC patch Tassel detail In...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis laz...
Lapis Lazuli, 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
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Cocktail Watch, Ladies Wristwatch
Located in NEWARK, GB
This exquisite Art Deco ladies watch is crafted from dazzling diamonds and precious platinum, making it the perfect timeless accessory for any special occasion. Boasting an impressi...
Diamond, Platinum
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Cellini 3808 Mechanical Windup. Milanese bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Rolex Cellini Watch with attached 18k White Gold Milanese Bracelet 1600 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 3808. 1970 Circa Case Is 18k White Gold. Bracelet is 18k White Gold Beau...
18k Gold
Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Piece - Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag Black, round shaped evening bag crafted from lambskin leather designed with iconic diamond quilting. Featuring over...
$68,000
Panthère De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, emeralds and onyx. Size - 62 / 10 French Assay Marks Signed - Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Comete Sapphire Diamond White Gold Ring
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Chanel cocktail ring from the Comete collection showcasing deep blue sapphires and the iconic stars adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds in 18k white gold. The ring me...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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