Rolex Mini Chameleon Precision 8789 18k YG Florentine Engraving Manual Winding 1
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1964 Brand Rolex Model Mini Chameleon Precision Reference 8789 Year 1979 Dial Florentine Engraving Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Leng...
18KT Florentine Engraved Larimar Pendant
Located in Lynchburg, VA
It features delicate Florentine engraving, a technique synonymous with Florence that has been practiced for over 600 years.
Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Diamond Pendant
Located in Lynchburg, VA
The technique applied is known as Florentine engraving, a style synonymous with this region of Italy that has been practiced for over 600 years.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
The technique is known as Florentine engraving and has been practiced in Italy for over 600 years.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved .64 CT Alexandrite & Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
It's an exemplary model of Florentine engraving, a technique unique to Florence that has been practiced for over 600 years with no power tools.
Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Briolette Cut Green Onyx & Diamond Earrings
Located in Lynchburg, VA
Each detail is hand carved into the gold; a technique known as Florentine engraving that has been practiced in Italy for over 600 years.
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved East to West Diamond Lattice Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
It is meticulously detailed with Florentine engraving, having each line carved individually into the gold for a stunning silk effect.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
gold engraved Buccellati earrings
By Federico Buccellati
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18-carat yellow gold, round ear clips with a fine florentine engravings, and with engraved dots forming an eight-pointed star in the center and small, elegant engraved line...
Gold, 18k Gold
Hand Engraved Florentine Coral Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Yellow White Gold
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Finely crafted and richly detailed, these hand engraved coral and diamond earrings showcase traditional Florentine style engraving in a sophisticated two tone design.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Florentine Finish Turtle Brooch 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
The turtle motif was a favorite of 1970s goldsmiths, and this example shows the period's confident, sculptural approach to figural jewelry, with a domed shell rising over four outstr...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Florentine Engraved Hoop Earrings, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the artistry of traditional craftsmanship, these handmade Florentine-style hoop earrings showcase intricate fretwork and fine engraving that create a luminous play of light...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4 Carat Coral and Diamond Earrings, Florentine Engraved 18K Gold By Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Florentine Craftsmanship The Florentine engraving is executed by hand, creating a silky, light-catching texture that elevates the goldwork and gives the earrings a quiet, artisanal s...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Wh...
$16,524 / item
18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamonds Ring
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
Ring crafted in 18K Rose Gold Florentine engraving on surface Round Brilliant Diamonds (GVS+) = 0.73 cts Central Round Brilliant Diamond (GVS+) = 0.16 cts Total carat weight = 0.89 R...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Miniature Florentine Leather Cabinet with Gold Engraving and Beveled Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and finely crafted miniature cabinet from Florence, circa 1890, clad in richly embossed leather with delicate gold engraving throughout. Beveled glass panels frame all sides, ...
Leather, Silk, Glass, Wood
18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Emeralds De Grisogono Inspired Style Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Florentine Engraving is Old World jewelry and the art of the Florentine goldsmiths dates back to the 12th-13th century.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Peridot Earrings 12.89 Ct Cushion Cut 18K White Gold Diamonds - Beverly Hills
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18K White Gold Florentine Style These earrings are crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, with intricate Florentine engraving that adds texture and depth to the design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.41 Carat Diamond Florentine Engraved Ring in 18K Yellow and White Gold
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Florentine Hand Engraving Executed by hand using traditional techniques, the Florentine finish gives the gold a luminous, silk like texture that catches light with every movement.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Marco Bicego Lunaria 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pavé Three-Petal Statement Earrings
By Marco Bicego
Located in Plantation, FL
The satin-brushed finish is achieved through the ancient Florentine “bulino” technique, a hand-engraving method performed by skilled artisans that produces the signature silky, light...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Perfume Bottle in Gold & Enamel Circa 1960s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This mid 20th century yellow gold perfume bottle is classically inspired urn shaped bottle displays fine gadrooning, hand-engraving and Florentine finishes. Featuring decorative scro...
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
The bangle measures 1 inch in the center and tapers to .37 inches on the bottom. The bangle has a florentine finish with engraving detail along the edge.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 14k Gold Band Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli, Hand-Engraved.
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
This exceptional piece is available in your choice of either 18k or 14k gold on request, meticulously crafted using the ancient Florentine technique. The intricate hand-engraving sho...
14k Gold
Unisex 18k Gold Band Ring with Hand-Engraved Organic Design Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
This extraordinary piece is offered in your preferred selection of either 18k or 14k gold, crafted with precision using the ancient Florentine technique. The detailed hand-engraving ...
18k Gold
Hand-Engraved Unisex 18k Gold Band Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
This exceptional piece is available in your choice of either 18k or 14k gold on request, meticulously crafted using the ancient Florentine technique. The intricate hand-engraving sho...
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Cigar Band Ring
Located in Warren, ME
This one has borders of rounded wire and three strand rope, the center portion is domed and has "Florentine" engraving for contrast. Six round Brilliant cut Diamonds are set in Plati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Red Ruby 0.30K Rose Cut Diamonds 0.22K Florentine Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
It is a style that emphasises the skill of the goldsmith who makes it, especially in the technique of fretwork and engraving. Florentine-style ring decorated with oval motifs with a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
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H 1.19 in W 1.58 in D 0.32 in
Dark Blue Sapphires 1.51K Rose Cut Diamonds 0.30K Florentine Style Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
It is a style that emphasises the skill of the goldsmith who makes it, especially in the technique of fretwork and engraving. Florentine-style brooch decorated with whirl motifs and...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
The Galley of Calai and Zeti propelled by Boreas and Oreithyia
By Giulio Parigi
Located in New York, NY
Presaging the Baroque theater, these Florentine extravaganzas, disseminated by engravings, were known throughout Europe, influencing, amongst others, Inigo Jones and Josef Furttenbac...
Pen
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H 0.75 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 0.5 in L 16 in
Florentine Engraved 1.28 CT Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Lynchburg, VA
It features delicate Florentine engraving, a technique synonymous with Florence that has been practiced for over 600 years.
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Florentine Engraved Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Lynchburg, VA
It features delicate, Florentine engraving with each line scratched into the gold by hand to give it a rich silk effect.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Florentine Style 7 ct. t.w. Blue Zircon, Diamond Two-Toned Gold Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in Italy and finished with elegant Florentine engraving, these timeless beauties showcase a breathtaking combination of true artisanship and the wonders of nature.
Diamond, White Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold,...
18KT Florentine Engraved Opal and Diamond Halo Necklace
Located in Lynchburg, VA
The technique applied is known as Florentine engraving, a style synonymous with this region of Italy that has been practiced for over 600 years.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Haroldo Burle-Marx 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Burle Marx
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 18k yellow gold mounting features fine florentine engraving. The ring measures 17mm at its widest point and weighs 10.90 grams.
Michael Kneebone Green Cabochon Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold "Relic" Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
(Origin: Brazil) A highlight of the ring is the Florentine engraving around the bezel which catches and reflects the light, as does the ribbed shank.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Cabochon Sapphire 18 Karat "Relic" Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
(Origin: Thailand) A highlight of the ring is the Florentine engraving around the white gold bezel which catches and reflects the light, as does the yellow gold ribbed shank.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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W 1.9 in D 0.5 in L 2.14 in
Burle Marx Watermelon Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold Brooch Signed Mid-Century Modern
By Burle Marx
Located in New York, NY
The gold mounting is decorated with the fine florentined engraving often seen on Marx pieces. The brooch is an iconic piece and would be immediately recognizable by any Burle Marx c...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Florentine Dangle Earrings with Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond in 18K Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finished with exquisite Florentine engraving, you’ll want to wear these treasures wherever you go.
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Openwork Earrings in Florentine Finish
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Florentine Engraving is Old World jewelry and the art of the Florentine goldsmiths dates back to the 12th-13th century.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold Elegant Diamond Openwork Ring in Florentine Finish
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Florentine Engraving is Old World jewelry and the art of the Florentine goldsmiths dates back to the 12th-13th century.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 18 in W 22 in D 2.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Florence Engravings in Ornate Églomisé Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den or office wall with these elegant, antique Florentine engravings. The framed, wall pieces show architectural scenes were engraved in Florence, Italy, circa 1880.
Paper
Emerald Cabochon Art Deco Cocktail Ring with Diamonds 18K in Florentine Finish
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Florentine Engraving is Old World jewelry and the art of the Florentine goldsmiths dates back to the 12th-13th century.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond White and Yellow Gold Link Bangle in Florentine Technique
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This unique piece is made using the Florentine exquisite technique of feather thin sophisticated hand engraving.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Black Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Florentine Engraving is Old World jewelry and the art of the Florentine goldsmiths dates back to the 12th-13th century.
Diamond, Gold
Handcrafted 18K White Gold Wedding Band with 0.34 Carat Diamonds - Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Meaningful Design with Florentine Engraving The Florentine engraving on this wedding band is a testament to traditional craftsmanship and artistic detail.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emer...
18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Emeralds De Grisogono Inspired Style Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Florentine Engraving is Old World jewelry and the art of the Florentine goldsmiths dates back to the 12th-13th century.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Emeralds Hoop Modern Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Florentine Engraving is Old World jewelry and the art of the Florentine goldsmiths dates back to the 12th-13th century.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Emeralds De Grisogono Inspired Style Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Florentine Engraving is Old World jewelry and the art of the Florentine goldsmiths dates back to the 12th-13th century.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Emeralds De Grisogono Inspired Style Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Florentine Engraving is Old World jewelry and the art of the Florentine goldsmiths dates back to the 12th-13th century.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.1 in W 1.6 in
Vintage 18k Rose & Green Gold Florentine Finish Flower & Leaf Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very fine vintage flower brooch is so well crafted in solid 18k gold and is completely covered with magnificent Florentine finish and hand engraving work throughout.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Unusual Stylized Moth Jabot, Signed Kika
Located in Prairie Village, KS
The wing surfaces are meticulously finished with florentine engraving, and the eyes are set with diamonds.
Bulgari Natural No Heat Burma Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari ring features an oval-shaped burma ruby no heat measuring 9.85 x 7.00 x 4.28 mm and weighing 3.20 carats, flanked by oval-shaped sapphires approximately 0.75 carat, accen...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Single Stone Ring, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier aquamarine 18 karat yellow gold single stone ring, circa 1960 This ring is set with an impressive emerald cut aquamarine of 8.77 carats approximately in a half bez...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Florentine Finished 0.27 Cttw Diamond 18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Ring
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
Ring is inspired by the classic Buccellati design featuring textured gold made to look like fine fabric. This exquisite ring has a sheen similar to silk and is outstanding with it's ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest Natural Rubies in the world. This ruby has r...
Ruby, Platinum
Estate 3.5 TCW Natural Sugarloaf Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Stunning estate natural sapphire 18K yellow gold signet ring featuring a deep blue 3.5 TCW sugarloaf sapphire set in a superb tourbillon twist design setting. 20th Century The rich,...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond Band Ring 18 K White & Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely and very typical Band Ring by Mrio Buccellati bezel set with brilliant cut Diamond weighing approximately 1 ct, H color, vs clarity. The ring is currently size 18/58 and (U...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This magnificent signet ring features a wide, flat band adorned with an intense light-blue sapphire. Total weight of the sapphire : 1,18 ca...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Faye Kim 22K Gold Diamond Signet Ring, 3.88 Carat, GIA Certified, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 22 Karat Gold Diamond Dome Ring is beautifully matte-finished and offers spectacular, one-of-a-kind sparkle with its mesmerizing 3.88 carat stone and seamless dome setting...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Larimar Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Larimar Pendant. Discover the enchanting allure of Larimar, the rare gemstone exclusively from the Dominican Republic. Known as the "Caribbean Gem," its ...
Larimar, Silver, Sterling Silver
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1941 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex Movement Ref. 9127. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 1...
18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Burma Sapphire Ring, 7.11 Carats
By Boucheron
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional 7.11-carat royal blue sapphire forms the focal point of this ring. The gemstone is certified by Gübelin as hailing from Burma and being completely untreated, with no g...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Modernist Style for Serpico & Laino Diamond Bezel 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 106 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Factory Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Style GIA 2.02ct ROUND Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Free-Form Vintage 1970s Style GIA 2.02ct Natural ROUND Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring This an impressive, a smashing ring for connoisseurs of 1960s-1970s free-style design, perfectly ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Very fancy and bold Men’s GIA Certified 2.31 Carat Round Diamond Ring. The diamond in the center is Certified by GIA with report number 2225393189 and weights 1.38 carat with color: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$125,000
H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k 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.