Antique 9k Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' Height of setting 4.45mm/0.18' Weight 14.40 grams Date: Circa 1890 SKU: C8432
Antique 1890s Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' Height of setting 4.45mm/0.18' Weight 14.40 grams Date: Circa 1890 SKU: C8432
Yellow Gold
Boucheron Guilloché Enamel Bracelet, French, circa 1890
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Frédéric Boucheron, makers mark for Alfred Menu, French, circa 1890, accompanied by fitted Berganza box
Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique French Diamond, Silver and Gold Curb Links Bracelet, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
French Mercury's head marks for items made in France, for export, circa 1890.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$6,872
H 0.22 in W 0.42 in Dm 0.12 in L 7.28 in
Natural Pearl And 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet - Antique French Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
" Height of setting 5.7mm/0.22" Pearl diameter 3.02mm/0.12" Weight 22.08 grams Date: Circa 1890 Origin
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,260
H 0.31 in W 0.19 in L 6.81 in
Antique 2.90 Carat Ruby and 4.12 Carat Diamond 18k Rose Gold Bangle - Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
actual colour and showcases each stone. Date: Circa 1890 Condition: This antique 1890's bangle is
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Victorian 13.5K Gold Garnet & Pearl Bangle, Circa 1890, Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian 13K Gold Garnet & Pearl Bangle Circa 1890 A romantic treasure from the Victorian era
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Diamond 18K Rose And Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
In the center, a diamond-shaped curved motif decorated with fleur-de-lis punctuated with rose-cut diamonds and button pearls. Wristband with American gourmette links. Set in 18K yell...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
"Garrard & Co" Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1890/1905
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
original case by Garrard & Co, circa 1900. The first official Crown Jeweler for the British royal family
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Fleur De Lis Yellow Gold Padlock Bracelet Circa 1880s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Measurements: Length 19.5cm, link width 8.2mm Era: Victorian Circa 1890s Padlocks were commonly incorporated
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Old Cut Diamond Necklace/Bracelet, circa 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A rare Victorian ruby cabochon and diamond necklace/bracelet in yellow gold, ca. 1890s. It is bezel set alternately with five big ruby cabochons and six old European cut diamonds. T...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Opal Gate Bracelet 9 Carat Yellow Gold, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
: Victorian, Circa 1890 ORIGIN: United Kingdom MARKS: 9ct Gold stamp CONDITION: Excellent ITEM NUMBER: 20
Opal, 9k Gold
Art Nouveau 1.75 Carat Diamond 14K Gold Bangle, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau 1.75 Carat Diamond 14K Gold Bangle, circa 1890 An elegant Art Nouveau diamond bangle
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Bracelet, Paris, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet, Paris circa 1890 This very decorative gold bracelet
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 2.37 in
Antique Bangle 18 Carat Gold, Diamond, Burma Ruby, Sapphire, English, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
(over 100 years old). Late 19th century, *possibly English circa 1890-1900. Central London based
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Dm 2.37 in
Cross-over 18 Carat Gold Bangle with Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, English circa 1890
Located in London, GB
60mm. Antique piece (over 100 years old). Late 19th century, Victorian, *possibly English circa 1890
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian Natural Red Coral Bracelet Floral Cameo Circa 1890's
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Victorian Natural Red Coral Bracelet Floral Cameo Circa 1890's This beautiful Victorian bracelet
Coral
Unavailable
W 0.44 in L 7.01 in
Antique Victorian Turquoise Bracelet in 9ct Gold with Heart Padlock, circa 1890
Located in Kendal, GB
Dimensions: L 177.8 x W 11 mm – Padlock Width 14mm x Height 21mm Age: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900) Marks
Turquoise, Gold
Pair of Two Giant Victorian Agate Link Bracelets Circa 1890
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A genuine find in the world of antique jewels: A matched pair of agate bracelets in a colossal size
Antique Wide Silver Bangle Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
. Size: 57mm inside diameter, 26mm wide. Bangle Weight: 32.2gms. Era: Victorian. Circa 1890.
Silver
Victorian 9k Gold Leontine with Tassel Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
drop length 8cm Era: Victorian Circa 1890 The Victorian era was one of romance. Queen Victoria was
9k Gold
Niello Buckle Bracelet, circa 1890
Located in Baltimore, MD
, especially when worn with a collection of different textured bracelets. The bracelet circumference, measured
Sterling Silver, Niello
Antique Diamond and Rose Gold Bangle, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 4.2mm/0.17" Height of setting 5.55mm/0.22" Weight 10.34 grams Date: Circa 1890 Video: A video
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Diamond and Gold Bangle 12.00 Carats, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
, circa 1890.
Diamond, Gold
Silver Paste Bangle, circa 1890
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fun silver bangle made from paste, which easily transitions from casual wear to a night on the town. Paste stones are made from leaded glass, the formula for which was perfected in t...
15k Yellow Gold and Pearl Bangle - Antique Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Weight 10.6 grams Date: Circa 1890 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Enamel and Yellow Gold Bangle, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Date: Circa 1890 Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Pearl, Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Bracelet, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
diamond set twist surround, mounted in silver-upon-gold, length approximately 195mm, circa 1890.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 9.02Ct Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 4.32mm/0.17" Weight 12.38 grams Date: Circa 1890 Origin: Europe Video: A video of this fine
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold and Palmeira Citrine Bracelet, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau 14K Gold and Palmeira Citrine Bracelet, Circa 1890 14 kt., 6 oval Palmeira citrines
Citrine, 14k Gold
19th Century Sapphire Pearl Bangle, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 15K rose gold Sapphire and Pearl Bangle, English C.1890. The Bangle of offset twist design
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Sold
W 2.76 in L 7.09 in
Pearl and 2.55 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Bracelet - Antique Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Date: Circa 1890
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Opal and Old Mine Diamond Bangle Bracelet, circa 1890
Located in Cape May, NJ
Victorian 18K Gold Opal & Old Mine Diamond Bangle Bracelet c.1890 Era: Late Victorian, of
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold, Silver, Diamond Lizard Charm, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A charming gold and silver Victorian lizard charm set with six rose-cut diamonds and one old cut diamond with a total approximate weight of 0.20 carats. Unmarked. 2.5cm by 0.8cm, ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond and Bracelet 14.50 Carat Total Weight, circa 1890
Located in Wailea, HI
Circa 1890 Victorian Diamond and Bracelet 14.50 carats Total Weight One Hundred and Thirty Eight
White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Pair of Antique Gold Snake Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 14 karat yellow gold snake bracelets. Circa 1890. One coiled snake bracelet is set with
Sold
H 0.23 in W 0.29 in L 1.97 in
Antique 3.06Ct Thai Ruby and 0.47Ct Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Bangle Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 5.83mm/0.23' Weight 12.92 grams Date: Circa 1890 SKU: C7385
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Antique Gold Snake Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 14 karat yellow gold bracelets, circa 1890. One of the bracelet is signed BB&B for
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Emerald Snake Bracelet Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
piece of antique jewellery. Period Victorian, circa 1890 Gemstones 1 x kite shaped emerald estimated
Emerald, 18k Gold
Archaeological Revival Bangle, Circa 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
The frontispiece with cameo on the shell depicting Zeus 6,2 x 4,5 cm, within a scrollwork surround of ropetwist and bead detailing, between shoulders of similar detail, mounted in go...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Micromosaic Bracelet, Circa 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed of five hardstone oval plaques of fine micromosaic detail, depicting various Roman architectural vistas, connected by links, to a concealed clasp. Lenght 19cm
Gold
Circa 1891 Tiffany and Co Victorian 18K Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Victorian Tiffany & Co 18K Gold Bracelet Dated 1891. The piece is in excellent antique estate condition and ready to wear. It is engraved "April 22 1891" and signed "Tiffany ...
18k Gold
A Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl And Diamond Bangle Bracelet , circa 1880's
Located in Firenze, IT
The hinged bangle centering two oval cat's eye chrysoberyl within a surround of rose cut diamonds, completed by rose diamond shoulders; mounted in eighteen karat gold; diameter: 2¼in...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Circa 1895
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting 7.79mm/0.31" Weight 8.28 grams Date: Circa 1895 Video: A video of this fine piece is available
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Ruby Floral Bangle Bracelet, circa 1890s
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Late Victorian c.1890's Hallmarks: 14K Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Rubies
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Pair of Pyramidal Onyx 14 Karat Gold Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
A late Victorian pair of pyramidal onyx and 14k rose gold link bracelets, circa 1890. The square
Onyx, 14k Gold
Antique Finely Chased Gold Link Bracelet, circa 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine workmanship rarely seen today. The flower motifs on each panel surround a mil grained bezel of a four oval bright synthetic sapphire. At this time, we see many well made piece...
14k Gold
Antique Gold Flexible Bracelet with fine Amethysts circa 1870
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique 19th Century antique gold bracelet possessing finely matched purple amethysts. The total weight of the very fine amethysts is estimated to be 150 cts. The large center ston...
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Jade and Coral Link Bracelet, circa 1900 or Earlier
Located in Northampton, MA
Thick bars of cool green Nephrite jade, succulent and translucent, their original antique polish a thing to behold. Each link is secured by gilt-silver caps, encircled with thick tex...
Coral, Jade, Silver
Circa 1890 Victorian Enameled Bracelets
Located in Lakewood, NJ
bracelets are quite difficult to come by and when they are sold as a pair are much more valuable. These have
14k Gold
Antique Sapphire Diamond Bangle, circa 1890
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Unhallmarked, tests as 9ct c.1890
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Victorian Pierced Floral Design Silver Bangle Bracelet circa 1890
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Beautiful silver cuff style bangle dating from the latter part of the English Victorian era. In white metal which tests as silver, the bangle has such an unusual and intricate pier...
Silver
Antique Heart Bracelet Gold Gilt Aventurine Pearl, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
is Victorian Circa 1890. The wonderful piece is articulated and made up of lovely heart links set
Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian Gemstone Bracelet 15 Carat Gold, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Yellow Gold bracelet is set with over 50ct of Gemstones from the Victorian Era. Circa 1890. The stones
Citrine, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 15...
Antique Victorian Peridot Gate Bracelet 9 Carat Rose Gold, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
bracelet is made in Rose Gold set with beautiful workmanship all round. Circa 1900 Adorned with 6 rich
Peridot, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond Bangle, Old Cut Diamonds in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1890
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
hallmarked, testing as 15ct gold. Circa 1890-1900. In very good condition. The approx. meaurements of the
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Carat Gold Silver Forget Me Not Bangle, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Gold bangle is genuine Victorian Circa 1890. The bangle boasts intricate engravings across the front
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 1.30ct Diamond 'Daisy' Bangle Bracelet 15 Karat Yellow Gold Circa 1890
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
half of this hinged piece is knife edged which is typical of the period Circa 1890. A safety chain has
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 9ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bracelet Bangle Circa 1890
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
head, hand crafted in 1890. The pretty bangle has beautifully ornate rope and bead decoration around
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Turquoise Forget Me Not and Seed Pearl Bracelet Circa 1890
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A beautiful and rare antique late Victorian turquoise and seed pearl bracelet (Circa 1890) made up
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Cultured Pearls and 18 Karat Gold Bracelet, circa 1890, Napoleon III
Located in Paris, FR
A Diamonds, Cultured Pearls and 18k Gold Bracelet Circa 1890 - Napoleon III
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique French 18 Carat Gold Bangle Set with Pearls, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Antique French 18ct Gold Bangle Set With Pearls, Paris, circa 1890. Hallmarked with the 19th
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Forget Me Not Bracelet, circa 1980
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This Victorian Silver Albertine bracelet is Circa 1890. This lovely bracelet is complete with two
Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Bracelet, circa 1900
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Victorian silver bracelet dating from circa 1899. The bracelet comprises 13 rectangular silver
Silver
Antique Victorian Knot Bangle, Rose Gold, circa 1890s
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A Victorian bracelet circa 1890's with a central figure-eight knot and chased gold beads to the
9k Gold
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H 1.87 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in
Antique 5.0 Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Bangle, circa 1890s, 18 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An antique diamond and pearl bangle from the Victorian era. Of stunningly beautiful design the bangle is rub-over and claw set with a double row of alternating old cut diamonds and ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Fancy Gold Albert Watch Bracelet, circa 1900
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
From the 1900s, a fancy gold watch chain that has been converted to a bracelet. Comprising rectangular fancy links impressed with a star motif against a reeded background and ornate...
Gold
Victorian Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet, circa Early 1900s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the top in separate little oblique squares. Hallmarks designate Birmingham, England circa 1892. 8mm
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Chain Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The wearing of charms may have begun as a form of amulet or talisman to ward off evil spirits or bad luck. This blue sapphire bracelet has a oval cut gemstone and diamonds in 18K Gol...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930’s Platinum Diamond Bow Pin
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage pin from the 1930s is a true testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of its era. Rendered in lustrous platinum, it showcases the timeless elegance of the Art ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Gold Bracelet, France
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, Paris, France. A particularly fine example of French Art Deco jewelry, this 1920s bracelet's chic geometry is underscored by the delicious visual of soft rose gold...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Antique Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 15 karat gold 3 bar gate bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique bracelet has ...
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Ethiopian and Pink Opal Ring with Diamond for Women
Located in New York, NY
Decorate yourself in elegance with this Ring which is crafted from 14-karat Yellow Gold by Gin & Grace. This Ring is made up of 8*10 Oval-Cut Ethiopian opal (1 pcs) 1.63 carat, pink ...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Italian-made bracelet in 14K yellow gold showcases a regal panther link design, adorned with a trio of bezel-set cabochon gemstones: a 0.75-carat emerald, a 1-carat ru...
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold curb link chain bracelet with hollow curb links and a spring ring clasp. Fitted with a safety chain to the clasp. Stamped with the French import mark an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,500 / set
W 1.03 in L 11.42 in
Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in New York, NY
Large, stunning granulated antique French Etruscan Revival locket with the original, equally spectacular large chain. The oval locket exquisitely decorated with a technique known as...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Tourmaline Enamel Diamonds Yellow Gold Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Nouveau Tourmaline Enamel Diamonds Yellow Gold Pendant. Created around 1890. A massive Art Nouveau Pendant with Tourmaline and matching in color bright green Enamel and three old...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$11,000
W 0.75 in L 8 in
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Pear Shape Tourmaline Thick Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Title: Vintage Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Pear Shape Tourmaline Thick Bracelet Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] W...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold C de Cartier Link Bracelet
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. Measu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,527
L 8.25 in
9ct Gold Victorian Paperclip & Faceted Belcher Link Bracelet Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Yellow Gold Bracelet 9ct Yellow Gold Tagged Circa 1880 This 9ct yellow gold Victorian bracelet is a statement piece that is sure to catch the eye. The bracelet features b...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.