Greek Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Chimera Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18k gold Greek made Chimera bracelet, adorned with enamel, ruby eyes and approximately 0.12ctw H
20th Century Greek Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Greek Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Chimera Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18k gold Greek made Chimera bracelet, adorned with enamel, ruby eyes and approximately 0.12ctw H
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Continental Turquoise Gold Chimera Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k yellow gold vintage bracelet, depicting chimera heads with a turquoise in the center
Turquoise, Gold
David Webb Double Headed Chimera Nephrite Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Double Headed Chimera Nephrite Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum, Adorned With
18k Gold
Lalaounis Greece Ruby Diamond Sapphire Chimera Gold Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold bracelet by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, featuring two large Chimera heads
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Greek Gold Diamond Ruby Double Headed Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A two-headed chimera bangle bracelet made out of 18 karat yellow gold. It is sprinkled with rubies
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Double Chimera Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby Double Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Double Headed Chimera 18k Yellow Gold Enamel 1980s Greek Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous vintage bracelet features a double-headed chimera design intricately crafted in 18k
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.68 Ctw White Brilliant Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Chimera Panther Bangle Bracelet
Located in Perry, FL
Incredible 18k gold and diamond (approx 1.68 ctw) double chimera panther head bangle. It has a
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Sapphire Diamond 18 karat Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
, 12 Diamonds Total Item Weight (g): 72.8 Chimera Lion Head Width: about 1 inch Hallmark: Ilias
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Sapphire Gold Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Lalaounis Greece, 18k gold Chimera Bangla bracelet, set withcabochon rubies and sapphire eyes
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early Lalaounis for Zolotas 18K gold Greek made Chimera bypass bracelet, set with rubies and approx
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 4.6 in W 5.3 in
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet in 18ct Yellow Gold, Rubies & Diamonds
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Add a touch of elegance to your wrist with this stunning Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet
David Webb Lapis Emerald Diamond Chimera Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb rare carved lapis double-headed chimera bracelet, mounted in 18k yellow gold with
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Wander Paris Angel Skin Coral Gold Chimera Hinge Bracelet
By Wander
Located in Greenwich, CT
Both elegant and whimsical at the same time, this dazzling mythical chimera bracelet is a one-of
Coral, 18k Gold
Ilias LaLaounis Large Gold and Gem Set Chimera Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Ilias LaLaounis Large and impressive 18k Yellow Gold Chimera Bracelet, the Chimera
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Chimera Bangle Bracelet from Illias Lalaounis. Details: Weight: 40.7 grams Length
Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli Ruby Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning lapis, diamond and ruby bracelet featuring a pair of chimera heads holding a diamond
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zolotas Ruby Sapphire Gold Chimera Cuff Bracelet
Located in San Antonio, TX
Fluted 18 k gold hinged cuff with Chimera terminals with Ruby eyes Nd sapphire collar. Signed
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Zolotos 22K Gold Lion Head Chimera Bangle Bracelet
By Zolotos
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Zolotos 22K Yellow Gold Chimera Lion Head Bracelet, This solid bracelet measures 5/16
22k Gold
ILIAS LALAOUNIS Chimera Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Ilias Lalaounis bracelet features a two-headed chimera motif intricately crafted in
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zolotas 18k Gold Chimera Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond
By Zolotas
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Recognizable Chimera Heads bangle by Zolotas. Made of 18 karat yellow gold, cabochon emeralds and
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Chimera Lion Diamonds Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Comments: This stunning bangle is from the Art Nouveau era. It features a fierce chimera / lion
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Sapphire Emerald Ruby Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece. With
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
David Webb Double Leopard Chimera Heads Yellow Gold and Gem Set Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s David Webb Iconic Double Leopard, Chimera Heads 18k Yellow Gold Cuff bracelet, 3/8 inch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby & Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet 18 K Yellow Gold 57 Gram
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Ilias Lalaounis Ruby & Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet 18 K Yellow Gold 57 Gram It features a
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Chimera Bangle
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
From David Webb’s iconic Kingdom collection, this exquisite Turquoise and Diamond Chimera bangle
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Zolotas Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet 1970s
By Zolotas
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Recognizable Chimera Heads bangle bracelet created by Zolotas in the 1970's. Ornate and made with
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Carved Crystal Enamel Platinum White Gold Chimera Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Crystal Enamel Diamond Chimera Bracelet in Platinum and 18k White Gold
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century 20 Carat Ruby Chimera Bracelet Rose Gold Victorian
Located in Lisbon, PT
This exquisite late Victorian chimera ruby bracelet, crafted in rose gold, exudes the mystique and
Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Lalaounis Silver and Gold Chimera Head Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Chimera Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis, 925 Sterling Silver central Tube body with deep
18k Gold, Silver
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Ilias Lalaounis chimera bangle bracelet Round-cut diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, 18
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Chimera Yellow Gold and Gem Set Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Head hinged bangle Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold and measuring 7 M.M
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Yellow White Gold Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow And White Gold Ruby Chimera Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece. With
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaiounis Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Double Chimera Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Ilias Lalaounis bangle bracelet features a stunning two-headed chimera design crafted
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.28 in Dm 2.5 in L 0.6 in
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Bangle Bracelet in Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Tampa, FL
An extremely well made bangle bracelet by iconic Greek jewelry designer Ilias Lalaounis, this
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Double Leopard Chimera Heads Yellow Gold and Gem Set Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s David Webb Iconic Double Leopard, Chimera Heads 18k Yellow Gold Cuff bracelet, 3/8 inch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zolotas 24 Karat and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twin Chimera Head Bangle Bracelet
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
and Actresses. The bracelet is designed with two Chimera heads set on a high polished twisted yellow
Yellow Gold
Italian Diamond Gold Flexible Chimera Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable 18K gold Italian flexible woven bracelet featuring two Chimera heads decorated with
Diamond, 18k Gold
LALAOUNIS Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Measurements:Bracelet - Comfortably Fits Up To 6.75 Wrist, 26mm Widest Point (Inch=25mm) Marked/Tested:Lalaounis
LALAOUNIS Gold Ruby Diamond Sapphire Chimera Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sapphires - Approx. 0.80ctw Diamonds - Approx. 0.10ctw Clarity: VS - SI1 Color: H Measurements:Bracelet Fits
Important David Webb Carved Jade "Confronting Chimeras" Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and important David Webb hand carved jade bangle bracelet of a confronting chimeras
Jade, Ruby
Ilias Lalounis Greece Gold Emerald Diamond Ruby Chimera Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold bracelet set with Rubies, Emeralds, and approximately 0.21ctw of H/VS diamonds. The
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signature Chimera bracelet by Ilias Lalaounis, decorated with emeralds, rubies and diamonds
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Zolotas Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Bypass Bracelet
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold chimera bracelet set with emeralds, rubies and rose cut diamonds. The bracelet will
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Chimera bracelet, by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, decorated with rubies, sapphires and
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Greek Ruby Gold Chimera Cuff Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold bracelet set with ruby eyes. The bracelet will fit up to 7" wrist and is 15mm
Ruby, 18k Gold
Lalaounis Greece Chimera Diamond Ruby Gold Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Chimera head bracelet, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis, decorated with rubies and approx. 0.12ctw
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Lalaounis Greece Diamond Ruby Sapphire Chimera Gold Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Chimera 18k gold bracelet by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, adorned with approx. 0.08ctw H
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Zolotas Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Chimera Cuff Bracelet
By Zolotas
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold bracelet set with emeralds, rubies, and rose cut diamonds. The bracelet will
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Chimera Gold Sapphire Diamond Ruby Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold bangle, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis, featuring chimera heads, decorated with
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ilias Lalaouinis for Zolotas, yellow gold Chimera heads bangle bracelet
Located in Surfside, FL
bracelet in 18K yellow gold. Chimera heads have approx 1.00 carat round brilliant cut diamonds collar and
Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB Carved Jade and Gem-Set Twin Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
David Webb, A Carved Jade and Gem-set Twin Chimera Bangle, Each Head has Pave Set Diamond Detail
DAVID WEBB Gold 2.88 CT Diamond Emerald Head Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Platinum 2.88ct Diamond Emerald Double Chimera Cuff Bracelet
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Chimera Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold bracelet set with rubies, sapphires and approximately 0.12ctw of G/VS diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Rope Chain Bracelet with Pineapple Charm Tassels
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Attractive movement within the design is the strength of this stunning retro statement bracelet. In bright 14 karat yellow gold, this outstanding multi-chain bracelet is crafted with...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring is a vintage masterpiece of timeless elegance and bold design. The centerpiece is an impressive oval cabochon-cut turquois...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$5,650
H 1.75 in W 1.4 in L 17 in
Old Mine Diamond Tourmaline Cross 18 Karat Gold Enamel Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Cross Pendant Necklace set with a Cross with a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond and Red Enamel hanging from an ornate 18 Karat Gold Chain with a gorgeous ...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Hermes Birkin 35 Faubourg Tropical Toile White Swift Leather Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 limited edition bag featured in Faubourg Tropical. Extremely rare with exquisitely detailed Luneville stitch which took over 200 hours to embroi...
Vintage 18k Gold Tapered Woven Bracelet by Georges L’Enfant
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous stylish and sleek vintage bracelet by George L'Enfant. Crafted from 18k woven yellow gold if tapered form. Has 18ct double struck eagle heads (french) & George L'Enfant ma...
18k Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum, Cabochon Emerald, Diamond Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A deep hue green emerald cabochon set in an oval halo of round brilliant white diamonds is the focal point of this bombé cocktail ring, which features quilt-like crosshatching made o...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 1860 Ancient Revival Ram Ring in Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient revival ring with a ram. This is a very unusual and beautiful ring designed in the 19th century with a mix of ancient Etruscan and Egyptian revival patterns. The ring is of ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Paris Vintage 12cts Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional vintage Mauboussin Paris diamond necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace boasts approximately 12 carats of sparkling diamonds of high color and clarity (F to G / V...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$228,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
40 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace This necklace has a total of 120 GIA certified diamonds. Clarity range VS-SI1, Color range I-H
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Greek Made Yellow Gold Ram's Head Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold bangle, featuring two ram's heads. Greek made most likely by Zolotas or Ilias Lalaounis, however it is only marked 750 N27 on the inside. Bracelet will fit a large s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis 22k Gold Greece Etruscan Revival Acorn Bull Earrings Pair of iconic 22k yellow gold earrings by Ilias Lalaounis of Greece, depicting acorn and bull. The earrings are 1 5/...
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
White Diamonds Turquoise Yellow Gold Leaves Theme Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing semi-rigid retrò bracelet leaves theme in 18K yellow gold mounted with 4.80 ct of top quality white diamonds and gorgeous turquoise stones (1.70 g). Very special unique piece...
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Bamboo 20cts Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Dazzling vintage Cartier Bamboo necklace showcasing approximately 20 carats of exceptionally brilliant white round diamonds impeccably set in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. The neckl...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Valentino Gold/Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Valentino tiered tulle and lace gown - bought for £6500 and unworn. Made from gold speckled nude polyamide mix tulle and gold lace. It has a super feminine tiere...
Zolotas 22K Diamond Bracelet
By Zolotas
Located in Dallas, TX
Zolotas diamond bracelet in 22K yellow gold. The bracelet features 80 pave set brilliant cut round diamonds. Stamped 22k Zolotas.
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet Description: A striking Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet composed of intricately woven 18K yellow gold links forming ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.