Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Tapered Tumbler or Mug with Cowrie Shell
By Jocelyn Burton 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Provenance: From the estate of Philip Refson, who owned the Charles de Temple jewelry shop on Jermyn St, London.
Sterling Silver
Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Sea Shell Encrusted Tazza or Compote
By Jocelyn Burton 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Provenance: From the estate of Philip Refson, who owned the Charles de Temple jewelry shop on Jermyn St, London.
Sterling Silver
$12,303
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 features a large oval cabochon opal which has been claw set in an 18ct yellow and whit...
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
An 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold pinky ring designed as a spray of gem-set lines extending from a textured yellow and white gold band. Hallmarked for 18K gold, London, 1965 wi...
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 earrings feature an abstract design which leads down to a drop that can move freely bel...
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 mottled 18k 3/8" wide white and yellow gold band ring with approximately .25cts of roun...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Charles de Temple 18K Yellow and White Gold Cufflinks
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18 karat (18K) yellow and white gold cufflinks each designed with a series of textured yellow and white gold rods. Hallmarked for 18K gold, London, 1969 with makers mark Cd...
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 features an abstract design with both white and yellow gold beads.
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 features a floral design that stretches across the whole band.
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 south sea baroque pearls and five round white diamonds. Artistic, Elegant, Unique....
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 layered design with both white and yellow gold sections.
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
A highly collectible pair of diamond and platinum convertible day/night ear pendants, by British sculptor and jewelry designer, Charles de Temple, c. 1975. The earrings are stamped ...
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 Temple, c. 1975. Five small diamonds are set in each ear clip.
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
A pair of pavé-set diamond, emerald, and 18 karat gold convertible day/night earrings, by Charles de Temple, the stylish and celebrated London jeweler, 1978. De Temple was known as...
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 shape of a fish-bone with articulated head and tail and accented with a ruby eye. Fi...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald ring by Charles de Temple
By Charles de Temple
Located in London, GB
A heavily textured 18kt yellow and white gold ring set with a large rough emerald crystal (approximately 18 carats) to an organic white gold surround, with three trails of brilliant-...
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 yellow gold, textured and pierced. Mounted with 11 collet-set diamonds. London assay ma...
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 his jewelry.
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 ring is signed (see photo). Size is 6.25.
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 double row of grey pearls, each encapsulated in a stylised gold frame and strung and kn...
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
Vintage Arthur King Baroque Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Arthur King
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegance takes a sculptural form in this vintage Arthur King hinged bangle, a masterful creation in 14 karat yellow gold. The wide cuff features a series of lustrous cultured baroque...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Garrard & Co. Diamond Ring, English, 1995
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Garrard & Co. diamond ring. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond O to P colour, VS1 clarity, with a weight of 4.86 carats in an open back rubover setting, adorned further by tw...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
Modernist Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Swiss. This superb emerald and diamond bracelet is an organo chic tour-de-force. A modernist dreamscape of melting ice and snow with the green of spring dotting th...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meister Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Unusual sculptural earrings by the Swiss jeweler, Emil Meister. They are richly colored gold with both smooth and striated textures. Backs are clips that can be converted to posts.
18k Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Deco Retro 1935 Tank Chevalier Ring In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamond And Sapphires
By Chevalier Tank Ring
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 ...
Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk Glass Beads & Belt AS FOUND
By Mariano Fortuny, Fortuny
Located in Gresham, OR
Early 1920s Fortuny Delphos Gown in Black Silk, Murano Glass Beads & Gold Stenciled Belt. AS FOUND CONDITION with original labels. Absolutely authentic early Mariano Fortuny gown fo...
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
$27,500
W 0.88 in D 0.88 in L 6.75 in
Rare Substantial Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Pyramid Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Seaman Schepps 18K yellow gold Pyramid bracelet 20th Century Provenance: Estate of a prominent New York socialite This rare, stunning bracelet is a technological marvel- ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Faux Bois Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 8.75 An exquisite blend of nature-inspired artistry and vintage elegance, this striking diamond ring is a true statement piece. Designed in a faux bois (wood grain) motif...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,880Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 2.28 in
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant-travel clock designed by Augustin Julia-Plana. This is a beautiful modernist pendant-watch, created in Switzerland in the 1960's by the Swiss based Spanish jeweler-artist Au...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$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
$36,760Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.01 in L 7 in
Tiffany & Co 1977 Elsa Peretti Escorpio Cuff Bracelet In 18Kt Gold And Gemstones
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract Cuff Bracelet designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. Exceptionally rare sculptural piece, created in New York city by Elsa Peretti for the Tiffany Studios, ...
Coral, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Retro Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bangle, Andy Warhol personal
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Weston, MA
This magnificent 1940 Seaman Schepps bracelet was part of the personal collection of Andy Warhol. It was exhibited in Possession Obsession: Objects from Andy Warhol’s Personal Collec...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 6.02 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Gaze upon this ring, and you're transported to a world of mesmerizing patterns, reminiscent of a kaleidoscope's allure. Though it doesn't shift like the optical wonder, the intricate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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