Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Tapered Tumbler or Mug with Cowrie Shell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Refson, who owned the Charles de Temple jewelry shop on Jermyn St, London. Refson was a private client
Sterling Silver
Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Sea Shell Encrusted Tazza or Compote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
! Provenance: From the estate of Philip Refson, who owned the Charles de Temple jewelry shop on Jermyn St
Sterling Silver
$12,246
Charles De Temple Opal Ring
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold ring from the luxury jewellery designer Charles De Temple. The ring
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles de Temple Sapphire Diamond Amethyst 18K Yellow and White Gold Pinky Ring
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
for Charles de Temple. Total approximate gem weights: Sapphires (baguette cut) 12 stones - 1.20
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles de Temple Diamond and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Charles de Temple
Located in London , GB
A diamond and sapphire 18 karat gold ring, signed CDet for Charles de Temple. Circa 1980's.
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Charles De Temple 1980s Abstract Drop Earrings
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of earrings from the luxury jewellery designer Charles de Temple. The
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Charles de Temple Band Ring, 1980
By Charles de Temple
Located in Cincinnati, OH
18k Yellow and white gold and diamond ring by British jewelry designer Charles de Temple. The
Diamond, 18k Gold
Charles de Temple 18K Yellow and White Gold Cufflinks
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
yellow and white gold rods. Hallmarked for 18K gold, London, 1969 with makers mark CdeT for Charles de
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles De Temple 1980s Abstract Band Ring Size P
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold ring from the luxury jewellery designer Charles De Temple. The ring
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles De Temple 1980s Floral Band Ring Size M
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold ring from the luxury jewellery designer Charles De Temple. The ring
Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles de Temple Sapphire Diamond Gold Cornucopia Earrings
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
Extremely fine Cornucopia earrings. The 1960's abstract take of this form has resulted in a magical creation that’s rarely been equaled by the designers of that decade. Marks: 'CDET...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
CHARLES DE TEMPLE, 18k, Pearl and Diamond Ring, circa 1960
By Charles de Temple
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An organic ring by Charles de Temple. The 1 1/8" 18k yellow gold free formed ring with 2 grey/white
Charles De Temple 1970s Abstract Bi-coloured Band Ring Size L
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct gold ring from the luxury jewellery designer Charles De Temple. The ring features a
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.625 in D 0.3 in L 2.25 in
1970s Charles de Temple Diamond and Platinum Long Day or Night Earrings
By Charles de Temple
Located in New York, NY
sculptor and jewelry designer, Charles de Temple, c. 1975. The earrings are stamped CdeT and measure 2.25
White Diamond, Platinum
1970s Charles de Temple Mabe Pearl Diamond and Gold Ear Clips
By Charles de Temple
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mabe pearl, diamond and 18 karat gold ear clips, by British jewelry designer Charles de
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.56 in D 0.25 in L 1.5 in
1978 Charles de Temple, London, Diamond, Emerald and Gold Day or Night Earrings
By Charles de Temple
Located in New York, NY
de Temple, the stylish and celebrated London jeweler, 1978. De Temple was known as a son of Tom Mix
Emerald, 18k Gold
Charles De Temple Fish-Bone Pendant
Located in Cincinnati, OH
18k gold fishbone necklace pendant by Charles de Temple. The The 2 1/4" x 3/4" 18k pendant in the
Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald ring by Charles de Temple
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
shank of the ring is signed 'CdeT' for Charles de Temple and is hallmarked for 18kt gold. Ring size US
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Charles de Temple Diamond Set Gold Band Ring
By Charles de Temple
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Instantly recognisable as a Charles de Temple piece. A band ring, formed in 18-carat white and
Diamond, 18k Gold
Charles de Temple 18K Gold and Pearl Necklace
By Charles de Temple
Located in New York, NY
A most original and eccentric jeweler. Charles de Temple’s personal life was just as fascinating as
18k Gold
Charles de Temple ring in 18kt gold, platinum and diamond
By Charles de Temple
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
18kt gold ring with platinum and diamond designed and made by Charles de Temple in the 1950's. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rare 1960s Charles de Temple Gold Wrapped Grey Pearl Double Necklace
By Charles de Temple
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An exquisite, impressive and instantly recognisable necklace by Charles de Temple. Featuring a
Pearl, 18k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,588Sale Price|20% Off
ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Corals
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian geometric sculptural cocktail ring. This is a very beautiful cocktail ring, created in Italy during the modernist period back in the 1970. The ring has been crafted with ...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
MAUBOUSSIN Paris Sculpted Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.42 Ctw Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a beautiful vintage ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the late 1970. The cocktail ring was craf...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
H. Stern Druzy Quartz Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful Druzy Quartz Pendant Necklace set in 18k gold signed by H. Stern. Circa 1970.
18k Gold
ROGER LUCAS 1970 Cubism Geometric Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric cubism ring attributed to Roger Lucas. This is a fabulous sculptural geometric ring, created with cubism patterns, back in the 1970. The rare cocktail ring has been attrib...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
French Retro 18K Yellow Gold ‘Spring’ Ring
Located in London, GB
A heavy 18 karat (18K) yellow gold ring designed as a bold, three-dimensional, coiled spring in the Retro style. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$55,250Sale Price|35% Off
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Nautical Themed Silver Centerpiece by Buccellati A silver masterpiece depicting: putto, leaves, Neptune holding a trident, shell, and dolphins by master silversmiths Buc...
Silver
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Magnificent Old European Cut Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Lucerne, CH
Well played fusion of an antique diamond with a modern design. Binder Zurich is a well know name for collectors all over the world. The 7.21 ct old European cut diamond of approxim...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Chevalier Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamond And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A chevalier geometric ring from the retro-machine age period. Great chevalier ring, created during the late art-deco and the retro periods, back in the 1935. This geometric ring has...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$39,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.1 in L 7.75 in
Boucheron 1937 Paris Art Deco Bracelet 18Kt Gold and 5.44 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
A bracelet designed by Boucheron. Extremely rare and beautiful bracelet, created during the art deco period in Paris France by the famous jewelry house of Boucheron, back in the 193...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gubelin Gold Modernist Earrings, 1970s
By Gubelin
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Gold Earclips by Swiss Designer Gubelin. The 18k 1 3/8" x 1" sculptural clip earrings in textured 18k yellow gold . These good-looking earrings hug the lobe and ride up slightly on t...
18k Gold
Naturalistic Designed Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant and intricate naturalistic diamond ring from the 1960s is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a striking branch motif. The design evokes the organic beauty of nature...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
$16,500
W 0.75 in D 0.1 in L 7.25 in
Julia-Plana Diamond, Textured 18 Karat Gold, Organic Design Bracelet c. 1970
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant cut diamond, and 18 karat polished and textured, white and yellow gold, organic design bracelet by the late Spanish jeweler Augustin Julia-Plana, c. 1970. The bracelet is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Andrew Grima Amethyst, Diamond and Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A square cut amethyst, pavé-set diamond, and 18 karat white gold pendant, on an 18 karat white gold torque, by Andrew Grima, made in 2002. The amethyst weighs approximately 35.00 car...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
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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