Victorian Elephant Hair and Gold Triple Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
No elephants were harmed to get this hair. It came from the elephants tail.
Antique 1880s English Victorian Hoop Earrings
9k Gold
Victorian Elephant Hair and Gold Triple Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
No elephants were harmed to get this hair. It came from the elephants tail.
9k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Ring Circa 1970s Size 5.25
Located in South Pasadena, CA
14k Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Ring Circa 1970s. This 14k Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Ring was made in the 1970s.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Elephant Hair Silver Bangle Ladies Bracelet
By Patrick Mavros
Located in London, GB
A long time ago in Africa, different people from all over the continent wore bangles made from the hairs of the mighty elephant. The traditional African elephant hair bangle embodies...
Sterling Silver
Elephant Hair Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet Men
By Patrick Mavros
Located in London, GB
Ancient craftsmen of Africa fashioned a bangle from the long hairs of an elephant’s tail as a trophy proving the hunter-warrior’s skill and daring.
Sterling Silver
1970s Boucheron ring - 18 carat gold and elephant hair
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent vintage ring by Boucheron in elephant hair and 18-carat gold, 1970s The ring's diameter is 15 mm and, due to its design, it is not adjustable.
Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Men's Bangle Bracelet
By Patrick Mavros
Located in London, GB
As a token of prestige, the ancient craftsmen of Africa fashioned a handsome bangle from the long, tough hairs of an elephant’s tail. Now Forbes Mavros has created a sumptuous versio...
18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet Ladies
By Patrick Mavros
Located in London, GB
A long time ago in Africa, different people from all over the continent wore bangles made from the hairs of the mighty elephant. The traditional African elephant hair bangle embodies...
18k Gold
Large Adjustable Gold Elephant Hair Knot Bangle Bracelet
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
Sterling Silver
Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
Large Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
Sterling Silver
Silver Gold Strand Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Gold Silver Strand Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Silver Gold Strand Adjustable Elephant Knot Bracelet Bangle
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Christening Bangle Bracelet
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
14k Gold
Solid 14 Karat Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
14k Gold
Ladies Large Silver and Gold Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Solid 14 Karat Gold Adjustable Elephant Knot Bangle Bracelet
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
14k Gold
Sterling Silver Adjustable Elephant Knot Christening Bangle Bracelet
Located in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Traditionally, these bracelets were made using African elephant hair, but we’ve introduced these pieces in 14k Gold-filled and/or Sterling Silver wire.
Sterling Silver
Expandable Gold Elephant's Hair Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An old twist, so to speak, on the proverbial Elephant's Hair Bracelet which is usually Elephant's Hair & metal but this one is made completely by hand out of 14kt Rose Gold.
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
A Gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Elephant hair comes from the tails of elephants when they shed their hair naturally.
18k Gold
Iconic "Elephant Hair" Bracelet
Located in Greenwich, CT
18k Solid yellow gold woven 7strands of rounded wire bracelet with 2 knots, designed to imitate the iconic "elephant hair" bracelets worn by both men and women in the 70's to promote...
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Gold and Elephant Hair Bangle
By Hermès
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handsome elephant hair bangle by Hermes. The 8" elephant hair bangle wrapped in 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 'Elephant Hair' Handmade Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14K Yellow Gold 'Elephant Hair' Handmade Retro Bracelet - 49.5 dwt, Handmade, circa 1960
14k Gold
A Gold and Elephant Hair Love Knot Bracelet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A gold and elephant hair Love Knot bracelet. A 14k yellow gold and elephant hair bangle bracelet with a 1 1/2" x 3/4" "love knot".
14k Gold
Ivory Tusk and Elephant Hair Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Chic Halston-esque 1970s bracelet of carved ivory "tusks" and elephant hair set in silver. Large size unisex bracelet.
Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Gold and Elephant Hair Modernist Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
There are 3 similar textured spacers which hold the strands of elephant hair in this unique bracelet. Circa 1970's.
18k Gold
DONALD CLAFLIN for TIFFANY & CO. Gold & Elephant Hair Ring
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Company, Elephant Hair and 18K yellow Gold Ring, End pieces designed as Elephant Hooves.
18k Gold
Elephant Hair Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful 18k yellow gold version of the sought-after iconic elephant hair bangle, worn for good luck. Bracelet features one diamond accented knot & hidden clasp with clamp over safe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gay Freres Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Elephant Hair, Onyx & Ruby Panther Necklace
By Gay Freres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Leopard Jaguar Pendant with genuine Elephant Hair. The necklace has genuine Natural Black Onyx Stone Beads.
Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet
Located in Addison, TX
The elephant hair is thought to bring you good fortune, luck and prosperity.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet
Located in Addison, TX
The elephant hair is thought to bring you good fortune, luck and prosperity.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris Mid-20th Century Gold and Elephant Hair Stirrup Cufflinks
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold and elephant hair cuff links by Boucheron. The cuff links are designed in a modified stirrup motif.
18k Gold
Denise Roberge 22K YG Elephant Hair, Citrine, Pearl, Peridot Etruscan Necklace
By Denise Roberge
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For sale is a designer Denise Roberge necklace crafted with Elephant Hair, Citrine, Pearls, and Peridot! The necklace measures 18” inches long.
Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet, #1900722332
Located in Addison, TX
The elephant hair is thought to bring you good fortune, luck and prosperity.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Elephant Hair Bracelet and Ring Suite
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Made in the 1960s of 18 karat yellow gold and strands of elephant hair, the pieces remain nestled in their original suede Van Cleef & Arpels presentation box.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BOUCHERON PARIS 18k Yellow Gold & Elephant Hair Clip On Earrings Vintage 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Elephant Hair Clip On Earrings Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer earrings.
Yellow Gold
Valentino 1970 Milano Band Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Braided Elephant Hair
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
An elephant's hair ring designed by Valentino. Fabulous band ring, created in Milano Italy by the fashion house of Valentino, back in the 1970.
Sold
W 0.67 in L 7 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960 Paris Braided Elephant Hair Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
An elephant's hair bracelet designed by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage C.1970 Gold and Elephant Hair Braided Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
-Weight: 0.25g -Measurements: Size UK T, Widest point 3mm -Materials: Gold -Hallmarks: None Present -Condition: Good Overall - please refer to the photos provided for more informati...
Gold
An Elelphant Hair Cross Pendant, c 1970
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A cool gold and elephant hair cross. The 2 1/2" x 1 7/8"(without bale)elephant hair pendant designed in the shape of a cross with 18k yellow gold fittings and wirework.
Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots
By Pradera
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Expandable Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari " Elephants Hair inspired 18k yellow gold Bracelet two knots , 8threads.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots
By Pradera
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Expandable Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari " Elephants Hair inspired 18k yellow gold Bracelet two knots , 8threads.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari" 18 Karat Gold Bracelet Two Knots
By Pradera
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Expandable Sliding Knot "Royal Jungle Safari " Elephants Hair inspired 18k yellow gold Bracelet two knots , 8threads.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bry & Co Paris 1970 Rare French Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Four Claws
Located in Miami, FL
A collection combining gold and elephant hairs launched in 1967 achieved an impressive success worldwide.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Braided Gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Braided gold and Elephant Hair Bracelet from the 1970's. Classic 70's vibe which became a modern classic.
Gold-filled
AJD Men's Elephant Hair Silver Bracelet
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fun Elephant Hair Silver Bracelet – Adjustable, Stylish & Lightweight Discover the elegance and versatility of this fun "Elephant Hair" silver bracelet, a unique and eye-catching pi...
Silver
Gucci Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A groovy gold "elephant hair" bracelet by Gucci, Italy. The 1/4" tapering to 3/8" 18k yellow gold woven wire bracelet designed to imitate the iconic elephant hair bracelets worn b...
18k Gold
1970s Elephant Hair and Gold Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Elephant hair choker from the 1970's. The necklace tapering from 1"- 1/4" with 14k yellow gold hinged caps and closer accented with two gold half hoops in the front of the necklace.
14k Gold
Braided Gold and Elephant Hair Ring
Located in New York, NY
Braided 10k gold and Elephant Hair Ring from the 1970's. A staple of that period suitable for men or women.
10k Gold
1974 Boucheron Elephant Hair and Gold Ear Clips
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of elephant hair and 18 karat gold ear clips, by Boucheron, 1974.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fred Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet
By Fred Paris
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fred Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Hair Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K yellow gold Weight: 10.3 grams Diameter: 2.5 inches Length: Approx. 6.5 inches Width: Approx. 6.5mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1970s Twin Leopard Heads Diamond Gold Elephant Hair Enamel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond, elephant hair and enamel bracelet. French. Attributed to Gay Frères.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elephant Hair Style heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful 18k yellow gold version of the sought-after iconic elephant hair bangle, worn for good luck. Bracelet features two diamond accented knots.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Heavy Gold Elephant Hair Wire Wrap Bangle Bracelet, 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Gucci 18K Yellow Gold Wire Wrapped so called "Elephant Hair" Bracelet. Multiple woven lengths of 18K Yellow Gold Heavy wire with 4 wrapped stations make up this Mid Centu...
18k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Plaited Band Ring, Elephant Hair, Monogrammed
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is most likely a love token piece as it has an added front panel in 9kt Rose gold with the monogrammed initials DD. Elephant hair has been used in Jewellery for thousands of ye...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare
Located in Addison, TX
Description: This piece is a genuine rare vintage elephant hair band. The intricate handmade gold housing features repeating pattern work throughout the ring offer alternating views...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare
Located in Addison, TX
Description: This piece is a genuine rare vintage elephant hair band. The intricate handmade gold housing features repeating pattern work throughout the ring offer alternating views...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Elephant Hair Band 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Gold Encased Ring Rare
Located in Addison, TX
Description: This piece is a genuine rare vintage elephant hair band. The intricate handmade gold housing features repeating pattern work throughout the ring offer alternating views...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural Emerald Band White Gold Vermeil cocktail Ring
Located in Delhi, DL
Natural emerald natural Diamond white gold Vermeil ring / Band consists of: Gross weight- 10.200grams Metal- Silver Metal purity- 925 sterling silver Metal color- White gold Vermeil ...
Emerald, Gold Plate, White Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Rare 1970s Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Light Bulb Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very rare, vintage 1970s 18K gold crystal light bulb pendant and chain necklace designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Bulb measures 1" long by 5/8" at its widest and suspends ...
18k Gold, Gold
Jade Bangle Light Apple Green Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This gorgeous natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade bangle is a lively mottled apple green. Free from dyes and polymers, this naturally beautiful bangle has an inner diameter of...
Jade
Sonwai Wood Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Silver and Yellow Gold Height Inlay Cuff 2020
Located in New York, NY
Ebony, Vermillion wood, Lone Mountain turquoise, lapis lazuli, yellow gold and sterling silver height inlay cuff, with stones and wood set in and raised up at once, by Sonwai, Native...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold 1920s French Hallmarked Dome Shaped 0.85ct Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Band 18ct Yellow Gold French Stamped Circa 1920s This 18ct yellow gold band with a single French diamond is a classic and timeless piece of jewellery. The slightl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 18.4 Carats Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, clear, light-ish green 13 x 17 mm oval tourmaline is held in an ultimately simple organic hammered setting and shank in this classic organic look. This is a luminous, a...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$924Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm deep covered with secure and tight hinged lid decorated with rose cut Garnet. Unisex...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Sinuous Snake Ring
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Scarce 18K yellow gold Angela Cummings snake ring 1986 The snake motif is one of the most loved in jewelry design, symbolizing everlasting love, royalty, wisdom, transformation, reb...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Light Pink Tourmaline Oval 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Light Pink Tourmaline Oval Cabochon Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring. A stunning yellow gold ring set with a stunning light pink oval cabochon cut natural tourm...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$930Sale Price|25% Off
Cartier 1985 Platinum Wedding Band, Size 5.25, PT950, 3.5mm Width
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier 1985 Platinum Wedding Band is a beautiful and timeless piece of jewelry that features a classic design and high-quality materials. The band is made from platinum, which i...
Platinum
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Louise Wide Three Row Hammered Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold and elegant H. Stern Louise ring is crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold. Designed with a distinctive hammered finish, it features three wide rows that create a striki...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Tiffany & Co 18 Karat 'X' Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage 'X' ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18k yellow gold. Simply a classic design by Tiffany & Co.! Date: 1990s Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, u...
Gold, 18k Gold
Eternal Love Knot 14K Yellow Gold Wide Cigar Band Ring, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Eternal love knot 14K yellow gold wide cigar band ring 20th Century Symbolic of the unbreakable connection of love, the Love Knot has a rich history in jewelry. Ancient Greece and an...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Style Cabochon Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Georgian style oval cabochon garnet 14K yellow gold signet ring with gold rope twist halo detail 19th Century Beautiful antique oval garnet signet ring with a lovely, u...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.