David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cable Hoop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
These David Yurman earrings are a refined and highly desirable designer pair, showcasing the house’s iconic sculpted cable motif in rich 18k yellow gold with diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Omega Back Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Webster, NY
Authentic Rare, Vintage David Yurman 18k yellow gold omega back earrings.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Double Wheat Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Double Wheat Chain Necklace Metal: Sterling silver & 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 54.48 grams Chain: 4mm each Length: 16 inches Signed: ©D.Y. 925...
Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Albion 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman’s Albion design is presented here in rich 18k yellow gold with a bold, cushion-shaped profile.
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Metro Cable Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: David Yurman Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: Grams Diamond Carat weight: ~0.40 carats Diamond Count: 38 diamonds Ring Size: 6 (resizable) ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman 14K Gold & Sterling Silver Diamond Crossover Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Expertly crafted in 14-karat gold and sterling silver, the earrings feature David Yurman's recognizable crossover design, combining sculptural lines with timeless sophistication.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Noblesse Collection Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: 18K yellow gold Citrine: 2.37ct Dimensions: ring top measures 10.2mm wide Size: 6 Weight: 9.70 grams
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
These David Yurman earrings feature oval faceted amethyst stones set in 18k yellow gold bezels against sterling silver ribbed cable-style mounts.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Gold Tiger's Eye Signet Ring 10.5
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yurman 18K Gold Tiger's Eye Signet Ring 10.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 10.5 Width: 17.25mm at the widest point on the top, 7.9mm at the bottom Weight: 28.50 grams Tiger's Eye: ...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
David Yurman, Noblesse Collection 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring designed by David Yurman from their Noblesse Collection, containing round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Gold Brazilian Rutilated Quartz Pendant, Contemporary
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
A exceptional David Yurman pendant crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, showcasing a bold Brazilian rutilated quartz cabochon.
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Long Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
David Yurman 18 karat yellow gold pearl station necklace featuring four 8mm cultured pearls on a 32 inch rounded box chain with logo stations. 40.0 gram finished weight with lobster ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 21.00ct Blue Topaz 1.00ct Diamond Gold Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold bracelet by David Yurman. The bracelet is set with lovely cushion cut blue topazes that weigh approximately 21.00ct.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Gold Diamond X Triple Cable Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman X Triple Cable Earrings Collection Cable Material 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 2.75ct Diamond Clarity VS Color Grade G Earrings Dimension 20.5mm Length X 8.9mm Wide...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman Rare Cable 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
DAVID YURMAN RARE CABLE 18K YELLOW GOLD CUFFLINKS -18k Yellow Gold -Dimension: 0.5x1.4” -Weight: 13gr *Includes David Yurman box.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Yurman 18k Gold Oval Link Unisex Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An elegant vintage David Yurman 18k yellow gold link bracelet. Crafted of alternating smooth and twisted rope links measuring 7 1/2" in length making it an ideal unisex bracelet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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David Yurman 14K Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst & Green Tourmaline Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT DAVID YURMAN SUGARLOAF SIBERIAN AMETHYST AND GREEN TOURMALINE RING IN 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD.
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman .55 Carat Diamond Silver Gold Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite David Yurman bangle bracelet features a harmonious blend of sterling silver and white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
David Yurman Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Venetian Quatrefoil Band
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Yurman’s elegant Venetian Quatrefoil collection, this eternity band is finely crafted in stamped 18K yellow gold and adorned with approximately 0.50 carats of natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Yurman 14K Yellow Gold Cable Hoop & Dangle Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A distinctive pair of vintage David Yurman 14K yellow gold cable hoop and dangle earrings, stamped 14K and D.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman silver and 14KT gold ring amethyst ring
By David Yurman
Located in Jupiter, FL
David Yurman ring with silver and 14KT gold, bold and beautiful!
Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
David Yurman Quatrefoil Diamond 18k Two-Tone Gold Necklace 17"
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Collection/Style: Quatrefoil Style: Diamond Collar Necklace Material: 18k Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Design: Quatrefoil link necklace with one whit...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman Cable Classics Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Necklace 15"
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Cable Classics Style: Pearl Choker Necklace Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Pearls Design: Cable-style necklace accented with white pearls Closur...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Grid Wrap Link 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet 7"
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Grid Wrap Link Style: Double Row Link Bracelet Material: 18k Yellow Gold Design: Open-style double row square grid link bracelet Bracelet Length: Appr...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Buckle 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings Vintage
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Earrings with Diamonds Total Carat Weight 0.50 - 0.74 Closure Omega Back Earrings dimension: Earrings length: 29.6mm Earrings Width: 17.5mm Earrings Weight: 24.4gr to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18kt Gold Sapphire Double Cable Collar Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Yurman, this cable collar is easy to wear. ♦ Designer: David Yurman ♦ Metal: 18kt yellow gold ♦ Length: 16inches ♦ Gemstone: 10Sapphires= Approx 2.20cts ♦ Packaging: Pampi...
Sapphire, Gold
David Yurman silver and 14KT gold ring amethyst ring
By David Yurman
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning David Yurman ring with amethyst made in 14KT gold and silver.
Quartz, Amethyst, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
David Yurman 2 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic David Yurman 'Wave' design is beautifully articulated, with undulating ridges of polished yellow gold alternating with channels of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Quatrefoil Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Designer: David Yurman Earring Dimensions: 16mm x 16.5mm Earring Drop Dimensions: 24.5mm Item Weight: 7.20 Grams Stamped: D.Y. 750 Estate Condition: Very...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling and Gold Rectangular Checkerboard Citrine Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sterling silver and 14k yellow gold ring. This beautiful sterling silver and 14k yellow gold ring is by David Yurman, and features a center, rectangular checkerboard cut, medium to l...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Wheat Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Wheat Chain Necklace PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 157589 Listing Title: David Yurman Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Wheat Chain Necklace Co...
David Yurman Two Tone Cable Necklace in Silver & Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Great Neck, NY
David Yurman Metro Cable Diamond Necklace Sterling Silver 18K Gold Signed Designer: David Yurman Collection: Metro Signed: David Yurman Metal: Sterling Silver & Solid 18K Yellow ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 14K Gold & Silver Buckle Cable Bracelet, Vintage, 37.04g
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
The 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver David Yurman Buckle Cable Bracelet is a highly collectible, retired design from the iconic American luxury jeweler.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Authentic David Yurman 18k Gold & Sterling Silver Crossover Cable Cuff
By David Yurman
Located in Sewickley, PA
David Yurman Bracelet Cuff 6 rows crossover, 22mm wide 18K yellow gold and sterling silver 6 inch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Yellow Gold Diamond Oruboros Snake Amulet Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Yellow Gold Diamond Oruboros Snake Amulet Pendant PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: Z158374 Listing Title: David Yurman Yellow Gold Diamond Oruboros Snake Amulet Pendant Condition D...
David Yurman Renaissance Sterling Silver & Gold Gemstone Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Renaissance Sterling Silver & Gold Gemstone Cuff Bangle Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver & 14k yellow gold Weight: 30.3 grams Gemstone: Tourmaline & blue sapphire Width:...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
David Yurman Mabe Pearl Noblesse Ring, 14K Gold & Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
The Mabe Pearl, 14K gold and Sterling Silver David Yurman Noblesse Ring is a highly collectible, retired design from the iconic American luxury jeweler.
Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Cable Watch
By David Yurman
Located in Sewickley, PA
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Cable Watch in good condition with normal wear.
David Yurman Dome Band - Yellow Gold 18k SZ 7 Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Brand: David Yurman Design: Dome Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Dome Band Measurements Face Height (north to south): 7/32" (5.4mm) Rise Above Finger: 7/32" (5.2m...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Petite Eternity Band
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 95 round cut= 0.35cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: the rings measures 2.8mm wide Size: 6.5 Weight: 2.27 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold David Yurman Estate Sterling Silver Enamel Logo Cufflinks
By David Yurman
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Estate cufflinks by David Yurman crafted in 18K gold and sterling silver featuring the iconic David Yurman enamel logo design.
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
David Yurman Omega Back Earrings 14k Gold Sterling Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
David Yurman Authentic Estate Omega Back Earrings 14k Yellow Gold + Silver DY746 Retail: $999 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIE...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
18K WG David Yurman 3.5MM Wedding Band
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant David Yurman wedding band in 18k white gold. Size/length: 10.
18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Berkeley, CA
An artistic piece made by David Yurman. There is movement and allure with this classic piece.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold and Pave Diamond Starburst Ring
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 7 round cut= 0.02cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: the ring measures 7.25mm wide at the top Size: 4.75 Weight: 2.41 gr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18K Gold Oval Link Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Delray Beach, FL
David Yurman alternating oval link bracelet crafted in sterling silver and 18K white gold.
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Heart Slider Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This vintage David Yurman heart pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 0.21 carat total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sculpted Cable Bangle Size Medium
By David Yurman
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elevate your wrist with this David Yurman Sculpted Cable Bangle in 28kt yellow gold.
18k Gold
David Yurman Albion Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Citrine Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
The gemstones are framed by David Yurman’s signature twisted cable detailing, adding texture and dimension to the sculptural silhouette.
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Albion 14k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Amethyst Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This David Yurman Albion pendant is crafted in sterling silver and 14k yellow gold and centers on a cushion-cut amethyst.
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18k Gold Forged Carbon Unisex Band Size 7
By David Yurman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The contrast between the deep matte black of the carbon and the warm gleam of the gold is intentionally striking. A fantastic signed David Yurman design, unisex, and perfect as a wed...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Cable Signet Ring
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This David Yurman signet ring features a bold sterling silver band with an inset rectangular cable-patterned face framed in 18K yellow gold.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
These dangle earrings by David Yurman are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature diamonds totaling approximately 1.12 carats accented with luminous pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold David Yurman Ring with Channel-set Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A David Yurman classic, this 18k white gold ring features the braided inner band as well as a row of twenty-eight round channel set diamonds - Stone Info - 28x 2.5mm Diamonds ~0.05c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Tourmaline Shrimp Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman shrimp-style earrings in 14K yellow gold, set with two cabochon amethysts and accented with channel-set green tourmalines.
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Noblesse Ring, 14K Gold & Silver, Citrine, Size 6.75
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
The Citrine, 14K gold and Sterling Silver David Yurman Noblesse Ring is a highly collectible, retired design from the iconic American luxury jeweler.
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
18k White Gold Channel-set David Yurman Ring - Size 6.25
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A David Yurman classic, this 18k white gold ring features the braided inner band as well as a row of twenty-eight round channel set diamonds - Stone Info - 28x 2.5mm Round Diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman J-Hoop Earrings - Yellow Gold 18k Tapered Pierced
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Designer Brand: David Yurman Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: J-Hoop Fastening Type: Omega Closures Features: Tapered Silhouette & Rope Detailing Measurements Tall: 25/32" (...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Cable Classic Silver & Gold Station Amethyst Collar Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Cable Classic Silver & Gold Station Amethyst Necklace David Yurman Cable Classic Sterling Silver & Gold Station Amethyst Collar Necklace Metal: Stelring silver & 14k y...
Amethyst, Gold, Silver
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Wide Woven Cable Cuff Bracelet.
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Wide Woven Cable Cuff Bracelet.
Yellow Gold
Perhaps the ultimate artistic couple, sculptor David Yurman (b. 1942) and his wife, painter Sybil Kleinrock (b. 1942), couldn’t have imagined they’d build an internationally renowned fine jewelry empire when they met in 1969 at a sculpture studio in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.
Eleven years later, in 1980, the duo established the David Yurman brand and it boomed almost instantly, a by-product of the pair’s love for and commitment to making art. (They’ve been known to call their business as well as their relationship “one big art project.”) In fact, Yurman’s most recognizable piece, the Cable bracelet, was inspired by his background in metalworking and direct welding, skills he learned when he was just a teenager. It is a marvelously modern accessory rooted in everything from jewelry motifs of ancient Syria to the natural formations of tree branches that would yield the Cable ring, earrings and other items.
When Long Island, New York–born Yurman was in high school, he spent a summer visiting his sister in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he met Cuban sculptor Ernesto González, who taught him how to heat and fuse metals. After that fateful summer, Yurman experimented feverishly with bronze sculpture and, eventually, minimalist jewelry design.
Yurman studied briefly at New York University, opting to drop out after a year to hitchhike across the United States, ending up in an artist colony on California’s Big Sur coastline. The bustling artists’ scene in New York during the 1960s eventually drew him back to the East Coast. There, he trained under Cubist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, and, by 1969, he was a foreman in sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp’s Greenwich Village studio. It was in the studio that he met Kleinrock.
Kleinrock and Yurman began a romantic relationship, and he designed her a sculptural welded bronze necklace to wear to an art gallery opening. The gallery owner was so enchanted by the design — Yurman called it the Dante — that she wanted to buy it on the spot. Yurman refused because he considered the gift too personal, but his partner left it with the dealer. Within hours, four necklaces were sold and a brand was born.
A year after the two married in 1979 — the ceremony included simple gold rings Yurman had soldered from gold in his workshop — they officially launched David Yurman. Three years later, one of his most popular designs, the Cable bracelet, hit the market.
Today, David Yurman engagement rings, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings are widely treasured, distinctive works of American jewelry design.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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