Art Deco Emerald Cab Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Cab Brooch from the 1930's. High quality manufacture with channel set emerald paste baguettes and cabochons.
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium
Art Deco Emerald Cab Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Cab Brooch from the 1930's. High quality manufacture with channel set emerald paste baguettes and cabochons.
Rhodium
High Dome Oval Emerald Cab Engagement Ring with Diamonds and Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
High dome oval emerald cab ring with diamonds and gold. Emerald cabochones traditionally adorned the crowns and jewels of all royalty in India and subsequently many treasured jewell...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Emerald Cab Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco bracelet of pave and baguette rhinestone stations with faux emerald cabochons. Beautiful quality with the look of real jewelry. High quality rhodium finish. 1930's U...
Emerald Cabs 14K Gold Flat Drop Shape Tops Wheel Shape Aquamarine Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Flat Drop shape 14 Kt. yellow gold tops and in the lower parts 2 Round Plain Wheel Shape Aquamarines 16 mm .in diameter with a small round E...
Aquamarine, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Onyx 14k Gold Black Onyx Emerald Cabs Carved Round Beads Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These unique and simple but elegant earrings are completely handmade and combines the Black Onix round carved beads of 13 mm in diameter with small Emeralds cabs on the bottom side s...
Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Carved Mother Of Pearl Drops Ruby Cab Emerald Cab Gold Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Engraved pear shape Mother of Pearls measuring 15x72 mm with small round emerald cabochon suspended from a top Ruby Cabochon set in a solid 14k yellow gold bezel. In 1978 our work...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Engraved Oval Shape Natural Pink Opal Oval Emerald Cab Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Oval Shape Pink Opal ,measuring 28 mm. x 24 mm x 8mm. and weighing 38 Carats with a nice Oval Emerald Cabochon measuring 6 mm x 8 mm set in 14 kt yell...
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Emerald Cabs Enamel Gold Diamonds Carved Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
On the top of these classic Art Deco Style we have 4 Emerald Oval cabs 6x7 mm. set in gold bezel ,the middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 12 round full cut diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Flat Round Fresh Water Pearls Emerald Cab 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic earrings composed of 2 Flat Round Fresh Water Pearls of 16 mm in diameter with a small Emerald round cabochons in the center suspended by a pair of 14 K yellow gold clip....
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Cocktail Ring 2 Carat Natural Emerald Cab Sapphire Diamond circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring set with approximately 2 carats including a Natural Emerald Cabochon, Sapphires, Diamonds & Pearls. The center cabochon natural emerald measures ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Style 14K Gold Emerald Cabs Diamonds Natural Lapis Lazuli Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Art Deco Style handmade earrings 2 good quality Natural Lapis Lazuli plain drops measuring 25 x 37 mm. are suspended from 2 bow shape 14 kt white gold elements with 16 full ...
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2 Emeralds Oval Cabs 14K White Gold Diamonds Ebony Wood Plain Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegant and completely handmade Earrings consisting of an upper part of 2 oval shape Emeralds cabs of 4 mm x 5 mm set together in 14 Kt white gold with a small diamond in the middle...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pink Opal Oval Shape Cabochon 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Emerald Round Cab Pendant
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic Oval Shape Pink Opal pendant measuring 19mm x 22 mm set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold bezel and with a Round Shape Plain Emerald Cab in the center,set in a 14k yellow gold...
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Amazonite Cab Emerald Round Cabochon 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a Big Oval Shape Natural Extra Quality Amazonite Cab measuring 28 mm. x 20 mm x 9 mm. with a Round Emerald Cab measuring 6 mm in diameter set in 14 kt yellow gold ...
Amazonite, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Onyx Oval Cabs Octagon Shape Pink Opal Emeralds 14 K Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these simple and chic handmade earrings we have 2 Octagon Shape Pink Opal Octagons measuring 18 x 18 mm. with 2 small round Emerald cabs set in gold in the center ,suspended from ...
Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Green Onyx Oval Cabs Octagon Shape Pink Opal Emeralds 14 K Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these simple and chic handmade earrings we have 2 Octagon Shape Pink Opal Octagons measuring 18 x 18 mm. with 2 small round Emerald cabs set in gold in the center ,suspended from ...
Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Pink Opal Octagon Shape Green Onyx Oval Cabs Emeralds 14 K Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these simple and chic handmade earrings we have 2 Octagon Shape Pink Opal Octagons measuring 18 x 18 mm. with 2 small round Emerald cabs set in gold in the center ,suspended from ...
Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural 18.33cts Zambian Emerald & 0.16cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GW=10.500gm NW=6.618gm Diamond Baguette=0.16cts Emerald Cab=18.33cts Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
French Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Hand crafted openwork setting with unfoiled crystals and faux emerald cab terminals. French silver hallmarks. 2.25" x 1". 1930's France.
Sterling Silver
Natural 2.47cts Zambian Emerald & 1.48cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GW=8.62gm NW=7.77gm Diamond Baguette=0.30cts Diamond Round =1.48cts Emerald Cab =2.47cts Follow us on Insta (divinejewellerylounge)
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Art Deco Royal Crown Brooch, Coro
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
High quality manufacture set in rhodium metal with pave work, hand set with tiny emerald cabs and squares. Unsigned. 1930's USA. 2.5" x 1. 6".
Rhodium
2.01tcw 14K Round Emerald Cabochon Cut & Diamond Accent Omega Vintage Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
This dainty pair showcases two stunning, spring bluish-green emerald cabochons from the origin of Colombia. The emerald cabs are carefully bezel set, with diamond accents at the bott...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,950 / item
Trifari Alfred Phillipe Ming Dragon Bracelet
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare and collectible Trifari Alfred Phillipe Ming Dragon Bracelet from the 1930's. 3 faux jade panels are surrounded by red enameled dragons with faux emerald cab eyes. Gilt an...
Gilt Metal
Important Marcel Boucher Retro Necklace Suite
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Pave swirls with baguette work are attached to a gilt snake chain which suspends a series of chains with emerald cabochon and pave deco terminals. Matching clip ear clips w faux eme...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Style Jade Lapis Lazuli Emerald Sapphire Gold Diamonds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with small round emerald cabs in the center,middle part in White Gold Small Full Cut Diamonds and Blue Enamel,bottom parts are 2 big Jade round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Jade Lapis Lazuli Emerald Sapphire Gold Diamonds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 round Lapis Lazuli buttons with small round emerald cabs in the center,middle part in White Gold Small Full Cut Diamonds and Blue Enamel,bottom parts are 2 big Jade round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Oval Blue Sapphire Emeralds Baroque Pearls 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Oval Blue Sapphire Cabs set in solid 14 Kt. yellow gold on the top and 2 Round Flat Fresh water pearls 15 mm in diameter with in the center a...
Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Jade Cylinders Gold Diamonds Emeralds Red Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 round black onix buttons with small emeralds cabs in the center,middle parts in white gold,20 round full cut diamonds,red enamels,2 plain cyliders shape Burma Jades Lengt...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Carved Pink Opal Engraved Drops Emerald Diamonds Green Enamel Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 round Pink Opal buttons of 10 mm in diameter,in the middle parts we have 2 white gold elements with small full cut round diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Jade Amethyst Emeralds Red Enamel Gold Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 round Amethyst buttons with small round Emerald cabs in the center,middle parts in 14 kt white gold,12 full cut round diamond...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Jade Gold Diamonds Emeralds and Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are Black Onix buttons with small round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts with small round emeralds cabochons , white gold and 16 round full cut diamonds,bottom parts...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Natural Rock Crystal Cylinders, Black Onyx Emeralds Gold Diamonds
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are Black Onix buttons with small round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts are composed of 2 white gold elements with 16 round full cut diamonds and green Enamel ,in t...
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Style Carved Jade Lapis Lazuli Gold Emeralds Diamonds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lapis Lazuli round button tops with round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts in white gold,small blue round sapphires ,white gold, 12 small round full cut diamonds,blue enamels,...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Jade Ruby Black Onyx Emerald Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classy earrings the tops are 2 round Black Onyx buttons with small round emerald cabs in the center,in the middle part we have 2 Marquise Shape Rubiesin and 2 White Gold el...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Lapislazuli Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Emeralds Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round buttons of 10 mm in diameter with in the middle 2 small round Emerald cabs are the upper part, then the central part is white gold,18 small round full cut diamonds and blue e...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Emeralds Gold Diamonds Enamels Burma Jade Round Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic totally handmade Art Deco Style earrings we have 2 round black onix buttons with small round Emeralds in the center,middle p...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style White Gold Emeralds Diamonds Black Enamel Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 parts in 14 kt.white gold, 16 round full cut diamonds,small round emerald cabs and b...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Carved Jade Gold Diamonds Emeralds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Jade discs with small diamonds set in gold in the center ,the middle parts are composed of 2 elements in White Gold,...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Gold Rubies Emeralds Diamonds Black Enamel Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 parts in 14 kt.white gold, 20 round full cut diamonds,small round ruby cabs and black enamel ,in the lower parts we have 2 Bu...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style White Gold Emeralds Diamonds Black Enamel Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 parts in 14 kt.white gold, 16 round full cut diamonds,small round emerald cabs and b...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Gold Diamonds Emerald Jades Enamel Carved Pink Opal Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Jade discs with small diamonds set in gold in the center ,the middle parts are composed of 2 elements in White Gold,...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Style Pearls Ruby Emeralds Gold Diamonds Onyx Enamel Jade Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art Deco Style earrings with 1 pair of 14 mm. flat round fresh water pearls and small round ruby cabochons in the center, middle parts in white gold, 20 full cut small round diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Tutti Frutti Style Rubies Emeralds Gold Diamonds Engraved Jades Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Tutti Frutti Style earrings the tops are 2 White Gold Branches, 6 round full cut diamonds weighing 0,18 carats,and 2 pairs of oval Emerald cabs measuring 5x7 mm. an...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tutti Frutti Style Rubies Emeralds Gold Diamonds Engraved Jades Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Tutti Frutti Style earrings the tops are 2 White Gold Branches, 6 round full cut diamonds weighing 0,18 carats,and 2 pairs of oval Emerald cabs measuring 5x7 mm. an...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Carved Jade Gold Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Black Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings we have the tops with 2 Jade discs with small round Emerald cabs set in gold in the center ,the middle parts are composed of 2 Oval faceted R...
Trifari by Diane Love, Mystical Animal Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
A large crazed bronze finish animal bust with gilt ribbed patinaed wings, is set with a faux emerald cab and crystal drop. Her mining of historical motifs created a line for Trifari ...
Gilt Metal
Natural Zambian caboshan Emerald diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
GW=10.500gm NW=6.618gm diamond baguette=0.16cts emerald cab=18.33cts FOLLOW MonalisaJewelry Inc. storefront to view the latest collection.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Natural Zambian Emerald high quality caboshan diamond ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
GW=8.62gm NW=7.77gm diamond baguette=0.30cts diamond round =1.48cts emerald cab =2.47cts FOLLOW MonalisaJewelry Inc. storefront to view the latest collection.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 2.72 Cts Columbian Minor Muzo Emerald Ring. Special Appendix
Located in Hong Kong, HK
There are 10 round shaped white diamonds totaling 0.77cts surrounding the center emerald cab. This is one of those rings that you will notice from across the room.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Opal Round Cab Emerald Round Cab 14 Karat Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple elegant clip on earrings with round plain Pink Opal cabochons of 16 mm in diameter set in 14 Kt yellow gold with a round Emerald cabochons of 4 mm in diameter,also set in 14 ...
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Pink Opal Round Cab Emerald Round Cab 14 Karat Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple elegant clip on earrings with round plain Pink Opal cabochons of 16 mm in diameter set in 14 Kt yellow gold with a round Emerald cabochons of 4 mm in diameter,also set in 14 ...
Emerald, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings - 14k Rd Cab 1.60ctw Circles Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): 1.20ctw Cut: Round Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .40ctw Cu...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Oval Cab Ethiopian Opal, Emerald and Diamond 10K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The 10k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Oval Cab Prong Setting Genuine Ethiopian Opal (1 pcs) 1.48 Carat, Pear cut Emerald (2 pcs) 0.41 carat, along with Natural Round cut white Diamond (...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Carved Pink Opal Engraved Drops Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Cabs Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique earrings with a pair of Ruby oval cabochon size 10 x 11 mm set in 14 kt solid yellow gold on the top and 6 small round ruby,blue sapphire and emerald cabochons set in 2 Pink ...
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Silver Emerald & Diamond Georgian Bypass Ring - 14k Cab Antique Three-Stone Sz 7
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Era: Georgian Metal Content: Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Cut: Cabochon Color: Green Natural Diamonds Cut: Rose Style: T...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
115 Carat Natural Amethyst Ball Ruby Emerald Yellow Sapphire Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Extremely Stylish and Unique Ring composed by a Natural Amethyst Sphere measuring 25 mm in diameter and weighing 115 Carats ,decorated with ...
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
150 Carat Natural Quartz Ball Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Round Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Extremely Stylish and Unique Ring composed by a Natural Quartz Sphere measuring 27 mm in diameter and weighing 150 Carats ,decorated with 15...
Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k 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.
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.