Colleen B. Rosenblat Amethysts White Gold Scarab Earrings
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat.
2010s German Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Amethysts White Gold Scarab Earrings
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Tourmaline Rubellite Aquamarine Gold Scarab Collier
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
scarab collection is the most popular collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat.
Aquamarine, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Tourmaline Garnet Gold Scarab and Box
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Box of Scarab with 22K yellow gold, 1 green tourmaline 212ct., 4 red garnet 3,24ct. and 4 green
Garnet, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 31.70 Carat Rose Quartz Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Rubelite Scarab Cufflinks
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
FOR MEN! Extraordinary scarab cufflinks designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat In 18k rose gold with
Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Diamonds Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat White Gold Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
and at the back of the scarab is the engraved logo of Colleen B. Rosenblat. This ring could be your
Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat peridot Scarab Gold ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
of the scarab is the engraved logo of Colleen B. Rosenblat.
Peridot, 18k Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Moonstone Diamonds Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
0,52 ct could be your lucky charm. In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and
Brown Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Rubellite Sapphire Gold Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
scarab the logo of Colleen B. Rosenblat is engraved.
Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat onyx sapphire gold scarab ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
back of the scarab is the engraved logo of Colleen B. Rosenblat.
Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Citrine Sapphire Gold Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm
Citrine, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Mandarin Granet Amethysts Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Gold Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
the engraved logo of Colleen B. Rosenblat. Designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat
18k Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat White and Rose Gold Scarab Studs
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
back of the scarab is the engraved logo of Colleen B. Rosenblat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat moonstone smoky quartz gold scarab ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
movable and at the back of the scarab is the engraved logo of Colleen B. Rosenblat.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Rubelite Sapphires Rose Gold Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm
Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Earrings with Diamonds
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful scarab earrings 18 karat white and rose gold with diamonds 0.65 ct. Your lucky charm!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Scarab Earrings with Diamonds
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful scarab earrings 18 carat white and rose gold with diamonds 0.79 ct. Your lucky charm!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring, Aquamarine and Tourmalines
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 66.95 Carat Tourmaline Scarab Pendant
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Bracelet White Gold with Diamonds
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This bracelet with drawstring and an 18K white gold scarab with 68 diamonds 0,30 ct TW/VS-SI. Let
18k Gold, White Gold
Scarab 45.7 Carat Mandarin Garnet Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm
Garnet, Tsavorite, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarab Ring, 18k White Gold, Tourmaline and Tourmalines
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.63 in L 1.46 in
Scarab Earrings 31.66 Carat Cacholong and African Paraiba Tourmalines
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
tourmalines 0.53 ct. Just beautiful. Designed by Colleen B. Rosenblat
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring in Rose and White Gold with Diamonds
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
of the scarab the logo of Colleen B. Rosenblat is engraved.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring, 18k White Gold, Rose Quartz and Tourmalines
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 28.53 Carat Calcite Scarab Rose Gold Pendant
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Pendant, 18 Karat Rose Gold, 1 Cacholong 15.90 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Pendant, 18 K Rose Gold, Tourmaline 16.76 Ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Scarab pendant with tourmaline, engraved by hand in Germany and set in 18 K rose gold. The
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Cuff, 18 Carat Rose Gold, Tourmaline 10.49 Carat, Beryl 9.63 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
recognized collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the characteristic scarab motif, these colourful
Beryl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, Coral 31.76 Carat, Paraiba Tourmalines 0.29 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Coral, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.28 in W 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in L 1.78 in
Scarab Bangle 18 Carat White and Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Scarab bangle 18 carat white and rose gold with diamonds 0.46 ct. This bangle could be your lucky
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring, 18K White Gold, Moonstone 17.34 Carat, Mandarin Garnets 0.80 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Tourmaline 23.29Ct, 2 Tourmalines 0.50Ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat Rose Gold and Cognac Colored Diamonds 1.05 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold, 1 Onyx 16.23 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Scarab pendant in 18 carat white gold with onyx of 16.23 ct, carefully engraved by hand into the
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 0.35 in W 0.82 in L 1.35 in
Scarab Earrings 18 Karat Gold 2 Aquamarines 55.12 Carat 2 Tourmalines 2.76 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring, 18 K White Gold, Moonstone 26.91 Ct, Champagne Diamonds 0.51 Ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Tiger's Eye 19.81 Carat, Emeralds 0.30 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Emerald, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Turquoise 20.67 Carat, Sapphires 0.61 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat Rose Gold with Moonstone and Diamonds
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Bold scarab ring in 18 carat rose set with a hand engraved Moonstone of 18.89 ct and two champagne
Brown Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Ring, 18 Carat White and Rose Gold Set with Diamonds of 1.0 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 0.4 in W 0.75 in L 1.23 in
Scarab Pendant 18 Carat White and Rose Gold 89, Cognac Colored Diamonds 0.48 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Scarab Earrings in 18 K White and Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
18 K white and rose gold 128 cognac coloured diamonds 0.66 ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold Set with 91 Diamonds 0.88 Carat Tw/Si
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarab ring in 18 carat rose gold, 1 onyx 20.35 ct, 2 cognac diamonds 0.49 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the characteristic scarab motif
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Ring in 18kt White Gold, 1 Moonstone of 17.1 Carat, 2 Tourmalines 0.60 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 kt White Gold, 1 Hematite 42.34 Carat, 2 Rubellites 0.55 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Rosenblat. Engraved with the characteristic scarab motif, these colourful gems have been considered as lucky
Hematite, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 0.6 in W 0.71 in L 1.46 in
Scarab Earrings in 18 Carat Rose Gold, 2 Onxyes and Cognac Coloured Diamonds
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
scarab earrings 18 carat rose gold 2 onxyes 32 ct 58 cognac coloured diamonds 1.08 ct
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 ct Rose Gold, 1 Mandarin Garnet 29.66 ct, 2 Rubellites 0.54 ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Ring, 18 Karat White Gold, 1 Onyx 22.40 Carat 2 Diamonds 0.49 Carat tw/si
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat Rose Gold, 1 Rose Quartz 23.01 Ct, 2 Tourmalines 0.51 Ct
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
The most popular and widely recognised collection by Colleen B. Rosenblat. Engraved with the
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 2.64 in W 6.42 in L 8.23 in
Scarab Bracelet in 18 Carat Rose Gold with 68 Cognac Colored Diamonds 0.39 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Scarab Bracelet in 18 Carat Rose Gold with 68 Cognac Coloured Diamonds 0.39 ct
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Colleen B. Rosenblat Chrysophrase Tourmaline Rose Gold Scarab Ring
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm
Chrysophrase, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 3.67 in W 6.58 in L 7.68 in
Colleen B. Rosenblat Aquamarine Prehnite Rose Quartz Gold Scarab Bracelet
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
This very beautiful Scarab Bracelet in 18 carat rose gold with 2 aquamarines 30.69 ct, 2 prehnite
Aquamarine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Pendant in 18 Carat Rose Gold with Amethyst 9.07 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Scarab pendant in 18 carat rose gold with amethyst of 9.07 ct, carefully engraved by hand into the
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Scarab Ring 18 Carat Rose Gold, 1 Cacholong 18.79 Carat, 2 Spinels 0.57 Carat
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
Scarab Ring 18 Carat Rose Gold, 1 Cacholong 18,79 ct, 2 Spinels 0.57 ct. The Ring Size is US 8.0
Opal, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$13,441
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1995 Virgin & Child by Jean Fouquet Print Slip Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1995 Virgin & Child with Angels by Jean Fouquet Print Sheer Mesh Slip Mini Dress Size M Print seen on Kim Kardashian.
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry AGL Certified Untreated No Oil Emerald Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
AGL certified 16.88 carat no oil untreated Colombian Emerald center.
Emerald
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1860. Length is approximately 17 in. (43 cm) Weight – 121 grams. This exceptional quality Victorian era articulated snake bracelet / necklace is formed of sections, eac...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vivienne Westwood Corset SS 1992 Runway Worn Rare Collectors black lace ICONIC
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
HOLY GRAIL Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 1992 Collection - a piece that fuses historical seduction with punk-era provocation. Rendered in semi sheer mesh and embroidered black lac...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Bustier Top Dramatic Winged Corset
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic! Truly wearable Art. Exremely rare Thierry Mugler corset top with dramatic winged details. Black velvet bustier with pointy waist. Museum worthy and strong camp vibe. Thie...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Les Infernales SHE DEVIL Runway Dress Black Red
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In Thierry Mugler’s spectacular “Les Infernales - SHE DEVILS” Collection FW 1988/89, the designer’s flair for drama reaches a smoldering crescendo in this black-and-red masterpiece. ...
18K Ring with Lapis Lazuli Carved Scara
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K carved lapis lazuli scarab ring
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
$5,520
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 -UK 10 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace and silk organza corseted jacket, ss 1988
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace corseted jacket backed with black silk organza. Spring-Summer 1988
Vintage Cartier Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Single Stone Ring, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier aquamarine 18 karat yellow gold single stone ring, circa 1960 This ring is set with an impressive emerald cut aquamarine of 8.77 carats approximately in a half bez...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
NWT Gianfranco Ferre Size 8 Navy Blue White Sequin Paillettes Silk Chiffon Top
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new with tags beautiful early 2000s GIANFRANCO FERRE navy blue and white sequin and paillette encrusted silk chiffon blouse ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads ...
Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown
By Madame Gres
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A true relic of 20th-century fashion history, this original Madame Grès Haute Couture gown from 1956 embodies the sculptural elegance and technical mastery that define her legacy. Cr...
Colleen B. Rosenblat believes that “it is not we who select the jewelry, but the jewelry that selects us.” Based in Hamburg, Germany, she is known for her contemporary pieces that feature unconventional color and form along with fine materials like pearls, precious gemstones and gold and silver.
When she was a child, Rosenblat stumbled across some smoky quartz in the forest. It ignited a passion for gemology and jewelry that took her around the world. As a teenager, she used a handful of jewelry-making tools borrowed from a friend to craft her own pieces out of silver.
Trips to Australian and Indonesian gemstone mines solidified her focus, and Rosenblat applied to study at the Gemology Institute of America in Los Angeles. After graduation, she studied in Idar-Oberstein in Germany, finished a goldsmith apprenticeship in Frankfurt and earned a jewelry design diploma from Parsons School of Design in New York. She then split her time between the United States and Germany, working as a freelance goldsmith for several years before opening her own workshop and award-winning showroom in Hamburg.
Designed by American architect and interior designer Michael Gabellini, Rosenblat’s showroom luxuriously presents her jewelry. Handmade furniture by American woodworker George Nakashima complements the interior. In 2000, the American Institute of Architects in Philadelphia awarded it the Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture.
Rosenblat continues to produce exquisite jewelry under her brand. Her work has been featured in high-end fashion magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, InStyle and GQ.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Colleen B. Rosenblat rings, earrings, necklaces and more.
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.