Large Etruscan Revival Pendant Chain Necklace in 22K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Etruscan revival style necklace, featuring a pendant adorned with a beautiful enamel work that is complemented by a milgrain finish.
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,250
W 0.44 in D 0.25 in L 19 in
Vintage Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A superb Portuguese necklace with incredible cannetille gold work in 19.2 karats. The necklace has a luxurious design of heavy woven gold that glows from its high karat. It contains ...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18K Yellow Gold and Turquoise Bracelet.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Stunning Antique Etruscan Revival 18K Yellow Gold and Turquoise Bracelet is a gorgeous one of a kind.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Etruscan Revival Plastron Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned Etruscan revival resin plastron necklace featuring an opulent design of friezes, quilted diamond-shaped elements and bell-like charms.
Gilt Metal
$124Sale Price|65% Off
Givenchy Vintage ENAMEL Gold Long CHAIN NECKLACE
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
1980's Givenchy enamel necklace with unique marble print amber, this extra long necklace could be worn multiple ways and easy to mix and match with your outfit. Feature Material: Met...
Pearl, Gold
1850s Filigree Granulation Locket Pendant 14k Gold American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Rare Sample of Antique Etruscan revival circa 1850s Locket Pendent( 1 inch wide and 2 inch long), 25 inch original Victorian hand made chain, all tested close to 14k Yellow Gold & Ro...
14k Gold
$684Sale Price|20% Off
VINTAGE Kenzo Gerbera Flower Choker in Gold RARE
By Kenzo
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Indulge in the allure of nostalgic glamour with the Vintage KENZO Gerbera Flower Choker, a statement piece that seamlessly marries the romance of yesteryear with the bold elegance of...
Antique Etruscan Revival Cannetille 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Swivel Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Magnificent and rare Etruscan Revival Necklace. This necklace features Cannetille wire and beading work throughout.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Style Helmeted Warriors Intaglios 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 14 karat yellow gold, shell hallmark. This second- hand bracelet is made of intaglios on glass paste representing the profile of a helmeted warrior in closed setting. Eac...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Vintage Coral Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signed Sforza
Located in Southport, CT
What a wonderful vintage find! This necklace features forty-three Sardinian Salmon Colored Coral cut into faceted barrel shape beads ranging from 6.30 - 11.50 mm in size. The clasp...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K Gold, Diamond, South Sea Pearl & 11ct Tanzanite Necklace by Cathleen Bunt
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This graceful 22K yellow gold "Nefertiti Pearl Necklace" by designer, Cathleen Bunt, features, at it's center, one exquisite, 11.00ct approximate weight tanzanite surrounded by a fie...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
An amazing Victorian period English book chain collar designed in sought after Etruscan design, 1880 circa Hand crafted in vibrant 15 KT solid gold, electronically tested Spectacular...
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in consummate Etruscan Revival style. The locket suspends from a very fine 20 inch chain ma...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18ct Yellow Gold Chain Necklace by Akelo, 45cm, Italy
Located in London, GB
A handmade chain necklace by AKELO, the loop-in-loop wire link chain 0.3cm wide, with an S-shaped clasp, all in yellow gold hallmarked 18ct London, made by Andrea Cagnetti the Roman ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18ct Yellow Gold Chain Necklace by Akelo, 46.5cm, Italy
Located in London, GB
A handmade chain necklace by AKELO, the loop-in-loop wire link chain 0.3cm wide, with an S-shaped clasp, all in yellow gold hallmarked 18ct London, made by Andrea Cagnetti the Roman ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Etruscan Granulation Chain Link Necklace by Mon Pilar
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the 5,000-year-old technique of granulation and the sandy shores of the greek isles, this handcrafted chain link necklace is as unique as it is stunning. With a seamless ...
Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Etruscan Granulation Chain Link Bracelet by Mon Pilar
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to ancient granulation and sandy shores, this bracelet speaks of nostalgia and sunny days. The ultimate show stopper, the Isla Bracelet is hand-crafted link by link and featur...
Gold, 14k Gold
Matthia's & Claire 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Etruscan" Braided Diamond Bracelet
By Matthia's & Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matthia's & Claire 18K Yellow Gold "Etruscan" 7 3/4" Braided Link Diamond Bracelet with Exquisite Diamond Clasp. A stunning addition to your wrist stack! The Etruscan Collection is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Crafted 14 Karat Gold Twisted Wire Chain Link Necklace by Mon Pilar 16IN
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of our signature chain collection, the Olivia Necklace resembles the modern paperclip chain but with a twist. Literally. Crafted entirely by hand, our links are made in the trad...
14k Gold, Gold
Unavailable
W 0.3 in L 1.89 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Etruscan Granulation Chain Link Earrings by Mon Pilar
By Mon Pilar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed with a modern edge, these unique earrings are crafted in the thousand year old technique of granulation where small spheres of gold are fused together to form and cover surf...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Ornate Oval Locket with Chain 9ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Large Heavy Relief Engraved Locket, a truly rare collectors piece! The Locket is oval in shape, dating back to c1890-1900. Available as a locket only, or with 15" ...
Gold, 9k Gold
Etruscan Revival French Antique Coral Seed Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Antique French Etruscan Revival 18 karat gold swag necklace featuring 19 coral drops and 19 seed pearls. (MG Inventory # N-13191).
Coral, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Etruscan Revival Antique Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Diamond, 14k Gold
Marcello Fontana Etruscan Style Vermeil Silver Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in vermeil, silver and yellow gold. It is made of blue glass beads separated by gilt silver motifs carved in the spirit of Etruscan art and of ribbed vermilion beads of oli...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
SeidenGang Etruscan Double Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
By SeidenGang
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan necklace designed by Seidengang. A beautiful statement necklace, created by the iconic jewelry designer's SeidenGang. This double necklace is part of the popular Etruscan r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990's Gianni Versace Glaze Gripoix Medusa Gold Chain Medallion Coin Bracelet
By Versace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Gianni Versace matted glaze medusa bracelet, rare brand new vintage stock with tags. A collector piece that you won't find anywhere else. Feature Material: Gold-tone Metal C...
Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Sided Diamonds by the Yard Necklace Made in Italy
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
This diamonds by the yard necklace is superior with its gorgeous ribbed handmade chain with each diamond section having a diamond on both sides. Hate when the diamonds are face down ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Etruscan Revival Vintage Italian Bold Chain Necklace in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Etruscan revival Italian chain. Beautiful intricate chain necklace, created in Italy with Etruscan revival patterns.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in consummate Etruscan Revival style. The locket suspends from a very fine 20 inch chain ma...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Tourmaline Engrave-Able Enhancer on Chain
Located in Birmingham, AL
This set is absolutely stunning! The enhancer is in 18K Yellow Gold and features 22 brilliant diamonds (estimated carat weight is 1.88). There is a diamond heart at the center of the...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Etruscan Revival Style High Carat Gold Rope Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine high carat Etruscan Revival style rope bracelet. With decorative caps and gold findings set on the ends of a fine meshed rope bracelet. Simply great classic style! D...
Gold
1990's Gold Etruscan Bow Back Snack Long Chain Layered Necklace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Gianni Versace Hoop Choker. A versace collector piece! Feature Material: Metal Condition: Vintage Colour: Gold Period: 1990- Place of Origin: Italy
Victorian Gilt Etruscan Revival Braided Chain, Bolt Ring and Extender
Located in Towson, MD
Original Victorian chain in a braid style made with the Etruscan Revival techniques of the 1870's. This chain can be worn multiple ways. Option One: wear the extender hanging down la...
Gold-filled
ETRUSCAN 1980 Twisted 16 Inches Links Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist toilet links chain made in Italy. This is a beautiful chain created in Italy back in the 1980. The sixteen inches chain has been crafted with gorgeous twisted links in s...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990's Robert Rose Matt Gold Etruscan Cross Gripoix Coloured Long Chain Necklace
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
French Designer Cross Byzantine Necklace. Feature Material: Metal Condition: Vintage Colour: Gold Period: 1990- Place of Origin: Europe
Antique Woven 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k gold Etruscan style bracelet. With three delicate strands of woven braided gold wire terminating in an Etruscan style box clasp with granulated and wire work decorat...
Gold, 14k Gold
Denise Betesh Handmade Heavy Gold Foxtail Ornamental Clasp Chain
By Denise Betesh
Located in Dallas, TX
Intricate Handmade Foxtail Chain by jewelry artist Denise Betesh showcasing the artist's signature-finished 22k yellow gold and a 1 inch ornamental hook clasp. A dangling oval coin ...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Rhinestone 2020 Gold CC Camellia Pearl Chain Leather Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
CHANEL 2020 Camellia Choker. Feature Material: Metal Color: Gold Condition: Good, with some mark on metal as pictured. Period: 2020 Place of Origin: France
Pearl
CHANEL Rhinestone 2021 Gold CC Interlocking Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
CHANEL 2021 Interlocking Choker. Feature Material: Metal Color: Gold Condition: Excellent Period: 2021 Place of Origin: France
Gold
CHANEL Rhinestone 2021 Gold CC Interlocking Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
CHANEL 2021 Interlocking Choker. Feature Material: Metal Color: Gold Condition: Excellent Period: 2021 Place of Origin: France
Gold
CHANEL Rhinestone 2021 Gold CC Interlocking Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
CHANEL 2021 Interlocking Choker. Feature Material: Metal Color: Gold Condition: Excellent, with one missing rhinestones Period: 2021 Place of Origin: France
Gold
Gold Etruscan Revival Chain Necklace, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
1960s Gold Etruscan Revival Chain Necklace
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Locket and Rope Chain
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
An antique locket in 14kt gold arrives complete with its original chain and the hallmarks of Etruscan Revival Jewelry.
14k Gold
GIANNI VERSACE MEDALLION VINTAGE MEDUSA CHOKER Gold Neclace
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Gianni Versace signature medallion choker, this style has been reintroduced to the current Versace collection, it's extremely rare to find the vintage original. Featuring medallion c...
Pearl, Gold
Sold
H 1.75 in W 0.55 in Dm 0.55 in L 1.75 in
Revival Etruscan Period 1.75 Inch Vintage Globe Chain Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Vintage Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings, 1.75 inch by 0.55 inch, are a stunning and unique piece of jewelry that dates back to the Etruscan period in a...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MIRIAM HASKELL 1970s Gold Chain Winged Scarab Egyptian Etruscan Pendant Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Thiensville, WI
Scarab pendant hangs from chain by metal grooved Etruscan revival inspired beads measuring approximately 2 3/4 " long (from chain to end of pendant), and 2 12 " wide.
Hammered Long Necklace Chain in Solid 22kt Yellow Gold with Hooks
Located in Miami, FL
An artisan long chain in 22 karats gold. Fabulous vintage long necklace chain, carefully crafted with hammered techniques in solid yellow gold of 22 karats and fitted with a double ...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Amphora Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Simple elegance in this 1850s Etruscan revival necklace of 15K gold chain, hung with three classic 2-handled amphoras (the larger holds a braid of hair under glass), complimented by ...
15k Gold
"Etruscan Revival" Style Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
"Etruscan Revival" style, wide bracelet in 18k yellow gold.Length: 7 25 inches.
Yellow Gold
Etruscan Style Coin Necklace and Earrings by Julius Cohen
By Julius Cohen
Located in Houston, TX
This is an unusual 18 karat Etruscan Style Necklace and matching earrings designed by Julius Cohe c1970's
18k Gold
Lika Behar 24 Karat Yellow Gold Chain
By Lika Behar
Located in Dallas, TX
A 38 inch necklace graced with warmth from pure gold crafted by Lika Behar in Istanbul, Turkey. Creatively spaced in this alluring chain, are five 24 karat gold crushed nuggets. The ...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lika Beha 24 K Yellow Gold Necklace with Sterling Silver, 0.24 Carat Diamonds
By Lika Behar
Located in Dallas, TX
Lika Behar uses bright 24 karat yello8105926w gold in her Etruscan jewelry designs. This Lika Behar "Krissy" necklace with center oxidized sterling silver pendant has 0.24 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Lika Behar 24 KY Gold, Sterling Silver Maltese Cross Pendant, 0.18 Ct Diamonds
By Lika Behar
Located in Dallas, TX
Master Etruscan designer, Lika Behar, created this Maltese cross pendant in her signature 24 karat yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver. Featuring a combination of bright yellow ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Etruscan Style Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Birmingham, GB
This delicious and tactile shimmering gold chain is fashioned in the Etruscan style. Fabulous gold wire crafted into a weighty and sumptuous 18ct chain. A wonderful gift of gold and ...
24k Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Etruscan Revival Collar Necklace 15ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Etruscan revival collar from the mid-Victorian era (Circa 1860).
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 22k Gold Link Chain, 20th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A gorgeous solid 22k yellow gold necklace designed as a classic chaîne Breguet comprising a line of paired interconnected round links each joined at right angles, attached to an Etru...
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Braided Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
A braided link design makes the rich yellow gold of this estate Italian bracelet both stunning and stylish. Each link measures 9mm wide, 11.9mm long, and 2.75mm thick, giving this pi...
18k Gold
Etruscan Coral Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Locket Pendant and 14 Karat Gold Chain
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This lovely Etruscan salmon Coral cabochon 18 karat yellow Gold pendant is a locket which hangs from an 18" long double link chain. The locket might also be considered a mourning pi...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$36,240Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring is a vintage masterpiece of timeless elegance and bold design. The centerpiece is an impressive oval cabochon-cut turquois...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rose Cut Diamond Solitare Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Large rose cut diamond diameter 10mm×8mm in octagon shape excellent spark white color no inclousion with total estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats centered in 14k gold solitaire ri...
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,144Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in L 1.49 in
Victorian Antique 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Brooch circa 1850s
Located in New York, NY
A captivating mid 19th century 18K yellow gold cabochon turquoise brooch in richly textured gold. Persian turquoise set over domed setting, surrounded by an intricate gold rope twist...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 167 Carat Multi Ruby & Emerald Cuff 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 167 Carat Multi Ruby & Emerald Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 167 Carats Natural Emerald - 7 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Multi Fancy Gems Brac...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$198,120
H 0.17 in W 4.49 in L 15 in
C.Dunaigre Certified Brazilian Emerald and 38 Ct Diamond 3 Piece Set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the beauty and rarity of this platinum three piece emerald and diamond set, certified by C. Dunaigre Consulting GmbH in Switzerland. This exceptional set features a neckla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Green Beryl, Platinum
Burmese Untreated, Unheated Ruby, Rose Cut Diamond , Seed Pearl Necklace 19th C.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
OLD BURMA (MYANMAR) UNTREATED, UNHEATED RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL NECKLACE. LATE 19TH CENTURY. (Gujarat, India) Consisting of a pendant centrally set and designed as an ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
Mid-century 1970 Italian 18kt Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet
Located in Aventura, FL
This vintage 18kt yellow gold bracelet, crafted in the 1970s, is a stunning example of timeless elegance and Italian craftsmanship. Its design features a combination of smooth and te...
Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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 French Snake Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This spectacular Victorian snake bracelet features a handmade flexible body and a head set with a deep blue .80-carat sapphire, fine diamonds, and ruby eye...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Etruscan Revival Dangling Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold Etruscan revival dangling pendant brooch Possibly Lalaounis, this pendant brooch features amazing filigree workmanship and beautiful details in classic Etruscan revival style; ...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire, Green Emerald And Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, and Mother-of-Pearl Necklace is a rare and exquisite vintage masterpiece. This exceptional necklace features a beautifu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$106,527
H 0.28 in Dm 0.61 in
Vintage Platinum Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Tennis Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
StunningHigh Yewellery Platinum Tennis bracelet / watch Audemars Piguet. Calibre: 2426 Diamonds: The bracelet has together 16,2 carat diamonds. D color Internally Flawless Materi...
Diamond, Platinum
Buccellati Vintage Woven 18K Gold Textured Link Choker Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Vintage Buccellati Gold Necklace is designed as a circular open disk collar necklace, showcasing its exquisite textured and braided 18k yellow gold. Signed Buccellati, 1...
18k Gold
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 5.03 carat royal blue sapphire cushion cut platinum three stone ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a refined collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagemen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.65 Carats Pear Shape Diamond & Emerald Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, showcasing a 6.65 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as M color and SI2 clarity, set on a three prong setting. Flanked by pear shape emeralds weighi...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, 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.
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