Antique Rock Crystal Egg Shaped Locket Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
rock crystal cabochons are mounted in silver. The silver shows traces of gilding. The locket and the
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Victorian Guiliano Rock Crystal Natural Pearl Enamel Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
This rock crystal natural pearl and delicate enamel locket is a rare piece of jewelry history made
Crystal, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Chanel Red Ball Crystal Mirror Locket Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Red Ball Crystal Mirror Locket Necklace * Marked 21 * Made in France * Comes with the
$8,500
H 1.93 in W 0.4 in L 14.97 in
Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket plus Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
ca The large locket is of circular shape carved from polished Rock Crystal – nestled into gold hinged
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
French Rock Crystal "Pools of Light" Locket With Gold Frame
Located in New York, NY
A great antique 'Pool of Light' locket in rock crystal and 18K gold. This locket can be also
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Crystal Halo Hair Locket Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Crystal Halo Hair Locket Ring delightful pearl halo ring with
Crystal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Quartz Crystal Cobalt Blue Enamel Diamond Locket Pendant circa 1880's
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This Victorian era quartz crystal and enamel locket / pendant was
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch
By Sandor
Located in New York, NY
paste set locket in crystal, purple and ruby with swag chaining. 1940's USA. Locket brooch 2.5" x 1.75
Gilt Metal
Rare Antique Mid-Victorian Anchor Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
clear rock crystal window. A cushioned piece of rich, velvety fabric rests below the rock crystal locket
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Georgian Enamel Glazed Locket Front Mourning 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely mourning ring has a decorative band and has enamel around the locket holding plaited
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 15kt Diamond & Pearl Wreathed Gold Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
shape and is made of 15kt rose gold. In the center is an oval shaped locket face which has a crystal
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
A Victorian turquoise and gold locket pendant
Located in London, GB
, in the back with a rock crystal locket compartment, circa 1850, measuring 3x4.7 cm, 1840, gross
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
French Late 19th Century Gem-Set Fly Locket
Located in London, GB
A French late 19th century gem-set fly locket, the thorax an old cushion-cut diamond estimated to
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Rock Crystal Reliquary
Located in Lambertville, NJ
chain and framed rock crystal locket measure 38.5" circa 1850.
18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.99 in W 0.99 in D 0.36 in
Antique Victorian Stuart Crystal Pearl Diamond circa 1880 Locket Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This clever Victorian Stuart Crystal locket brooch is ringed with a halo of pearls and has a line
Crystal, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Locket Swivel Ring with Portrait of Napoléon Bonaparte
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel Ring with Portrait of Napoleon in a Crystal Locket France, c. 1815 Weight 1.7 gr.; bezel
Crystal, Gold
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Terrier Locket
Located in New York, NY
An adorable Victorian Essex crystal reverse intaglio locket. This 18k gold locket features a
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Locket
Located in McLean, VA
Lovely vintage reverse crystal intaglio dog locket hangs from a vintage double curb link chain
18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.93 in Dm 1.46 in L 14.97 in
Victorian French Rock Crystal Diamond Pearl Rare Locket Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
ca The large locket is of circular shape carved from polished Rock Crystal - nestled into gold hinged
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.6 in W 0.52 in D 0.32 in
Victorian Heart Locket Pools of Light Rock Crystal 9 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A delightful antique Victorian heart locket set with two lovely smooth Pools of light Rock Crystal
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
Antique Crystal Frame Locket Pin Pendant with 1.12 Carat in Diamonds 14 Karat
Located in Bellmore, NY
Victorian Crystal Frame Locket can be worn as a pin or pendant. There's a bail that folds down when
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sterling Silver World Globe Locket - Golden Sandstone
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver World Globe Locket - Black Obsidian
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Gold Plated World Globe Locket - Black Obsidian
By Cristina Ramella
Located in Newark, DE
This beautiful and unique Globe Locket with an intricate design that illustrates all the countries
Crystal, Gold Plate
Huge Edwardian Silver Paste Shaker Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
crystals on fancy Sterling Silver chain. English origin. Drop of the locket 56mm, width 40mm. Length of the
Crystal, Opal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Good Vibes Locket 18k Solid Gold
By Wonther
Located in Braga, 03
you can exchange whenever you feel like it. Pick your crystal, wear it in your locket and simply feel
Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold Locket Back, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
gallery. The ring also features a locket back which consists of a crystal window. The locket currently
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 2.5 in L 14 in
20th Century Gold Plate & Blue Sapphire And Faux Pearl Crystal Bohemia Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate & Blue Sapphire Crystal Necklace. This European Bohemia "locket" style
Sold
W 1.13 in L 1.52 in
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket, Late 1800s
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold, Scottish Agate and Rock Crystal Locket Late 1800s Additional
Agate, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Crystal Locket with Multi-Color Gemstone Beads
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Crystal plates 21 carats approx. Multi color gemstone beads
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rock Crystal and Gold Pendant Locket with Ruby Accents
Located in New York, NY
An antique carved rock crystal locket pendant with ruby details, in 18k gold. (Chain sold
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Reverse Painted Rock Crystal Mother of Pearl Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A 18K Yellow Gold, Mother-of-Pearl, Reverse-Painted Rock Crystal Locket - Handmade, Amazing 3
Rock Crystal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Crystal Turquoise Diamond Gold Locket Pendant with Star Center
Located in New York, NY
An antique carved crystal locket with a rose diamond and turquoise surround and a central star
Crystal, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Rare Large Reverse-Painted Rock Crystal & Mother-of-Pearl Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A 18K Yellow Gold, Mother-of-Pearl, Reverse-Painted Rock Crystal Locket - Handmade, Amazing 3
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Large Sterling Rock Crystal Pools of Light Locket, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Pools of light” refers to the spherical lockets of rock crystal which became popular sometime
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Pools of Light Locket Pendant, Rock Crystal
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be mesmerised by this stunning antique, pools of light rock crystal locket
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Gilt Metal
Important Antique Mourning Locket, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Lord Byron
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning, rare and important antique, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Silver Gold Heart Pendant
Located in London, GB
surrounded by three rows of cushion cut diamonds set in silver & yellow gold with rock crystal locket back
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pools of Light Locket Pendant, Cross 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning rare Victorian, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high polished
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rock Crystal Persian Turquoise Horseshoe Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful and unusual horseshoe locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This spherical locket is
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Judith Leiber Crystal Egg Locket
By Judith Leiber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and accented with tan and brown crystals. Gold chain and gold hardware, locket snaps open and closed
Large & Exquisite Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Victorian Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Victorian Locket Brooch - Superb reverse carving and
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Victorian Locket Earrings of Rock Crystal and Turquoise
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Ovals of rock crystal are secretly lockets set in 15kt gold frames. Both the drops and the engraved
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Early Victorian Rare Rock Crystal Three-Locket Gold Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
attractive geometric shape. The face and back of each locket is paneled in clear rock quartz crystal, forming
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Lily-of-the-Valley Reverse Intaglio Crystal Gold Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold pendant and locket with a Lily-of-the-Valley reverse intaglio crystal, circa 1860, England
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Sold
W 0.61 in Dm 1.21 in L 20.5 in
Victorian Butterfly Kaleidoscope Silver Paste Locket Rock Crystal Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
mesmerizing diorama housed within an antique Victorian silver paste locket. The incredibly talented artist
Rock Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Edwardian Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Heart Locket
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Edwardian 15ct Gold Diamond Rock Crystal Heart Locket Pendant 1.25 CTW. The piece is in
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Silver
Reverse Intaglio Crystal Essex Crystal Dog Brooch Locket, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, ON
star gold border, the crystal painting of a spaniel. Locket to reverse. Diameter: 1 inch. Total Item
14KT Yellow Gold Carved Essex Crystal Painted Bear Locket Charm / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold carved essex crystal painted bear locket charm / pendant. Of a round
Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Garnet and Crystal Heart Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
than 200 years ago. Small crowned lockets from the Georgian era are rare. The rock crystal heart is
French 20th Century Rock Crystal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
faceted rock crystals held in a delicately chased gold frame. A hinge on the side provides 2 compartments
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century Rock Crystal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
faceted rock crystals held in a delicately chased gold frame. A hinge on the side provides 2 compartments
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Locket with Crystal, Turquoise and Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Crystal 3.50 carats approx. Sleeping beauty turquoise 1 carat
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Essex Crystal Painted Bear Locket Charm / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold carved essex crystal painted bear locket charm / pendant. Of a
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Antique Rock Crystal Octagonal Locket With Gold Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Antique Rock Crystal Octagonal PenLocket with faceted crystal surrounded by a gold
Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
W 0.6 in L 1.11 in
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Letter A Rock Crystal Heart Shape Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a delicate heart shape transparent locket pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1880
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Crystal Heart Shaped Locket with Ribbon Bow Surmount
Located in London, GB
A stunning Victorian diamond heart shaped pendant locket c.1870s, the domed heart fully pavé set to
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Lily-of-the-Valley Reverse Crystal Intaglio Mother of Pearl Gold Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold locket with a reverse crystal intaglio of Lily-of-the-Valley on a mother of pearl
18k Gold
Antique Black Enamel Gold Heart Locket
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant Victorian 18K, rock crystal and black enamel heart shaped locket comes in its original box
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian Reverse Carved Dog Locket Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Immortalized in reverse carved crystal, his lifelike portrait appears three-dimensional and is entirely
Crystal, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pools Of Light Gold Locket
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Victorian Pools Of Light 14k Yellow Gold Locket, Ca 1890. ABOUT THIS ITEM: This locket is
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late Georgian Locket Front 9 Carat Gold Memorial Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of hair encased in a crystal fronted locket. The hair is surrounded by a beautifully engraved gold
Crystal, 9k Gold
Antique Gold Lapis and Diamond Etruscan Style Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold and carved lapis Etruscan style locket set with a quatrefoil of rose diamonds in a
Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
sided rock crystal acting as the locket. This plump centralised panel allows for the wearer to store a
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Rare French Belle Époque Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Ruby Heart Locket
Located in Cape May, NJ
Stunning and rare French 18k yellow gold locket featuring black enamel frame, openwork pierced back
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant This stunning crystal front heart
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Cherub Locket
Located in New York, NY
Antique late Victorian enameled cherub locket accented by rose cut diamonds made in 18k yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgian Enamel and Cabochon Crystal 18 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
sits a plait of hair encased behind cabochon crystal in a locket. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4
18k Gold
Antique Diamond, Gold and Silver Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 10.00 carats. The reverse of the pendant is crystal
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Oversized Crystal Locket Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
An antique oversized gold and carved crystal locket pendant with a crystal lozenge surround, in 18k
Crystal, 18k Gold
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 19th Century Garnet Fine Pearl 18 Kt Yellow Gold Heart Locket And Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This chain is made of a swath of alternating round and pear-shaped rings and closes with a snap hook. It supports a delicately cha...
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faberge Bi-Color Ribbed Gold Cigarette Case
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
NWT Christian Dior by John Galliano Origami Dress Runway Fall 2006 Wedding Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Baar, CH
New with tags, this never-before-worn archival piece has been carefully stored for the past 18 years, preserving its pristine condition. An absolutely stunning and rare masterpiece ...
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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
18th Century Spanish Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant in Gold and Silver
Located in Lisboa, PT
A rare and striking 18th-century Spanish cross pendant, this exceptional piece of devotional jewelry is a true testament to the grandeur of the Baroque era. Masterfully handcrafted i...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
$9,998
H 1.34 in W 1.22 in
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Garnet Locket Pendant, with Floral Diamond Setting
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1860 * The chain is sold separately Step into a world of elegance with this exquisite Early Victorian pendant, expertly crafted from 15ct...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Impressive Early Victorian Blue Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An impressive early Victorian blue enamel, diamond and gold snake bracelet, the realistically carved head with open mouth, the eyebrows and top of head with rose and old mine-cut dia...
Diamond, Enamel
Antique Georgian era Rose Cut Diamond Silver Star Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Pendant Silver Tested Circa 1850 * The chain is sold separately Step into the elegance of the past with this exquisite 8-pointed star pendant. This stunning piece f...
Diamond, Silver
Antique Enamel Violet Pendant Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This exquisite dual-purpose, Victorian era jewel (circa 1910-1920), designed as both brooch and pendant, features a richly enameled violet in deep purple tones, crafted in 14k yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era heart pendant with rose cut diamonds hanging with a swallow bird in 10k gold back foiled diamonds estimate weight 1.5 carats pendant lenght 3.5cm was made 1880/...
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.