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Vintage FUTURA signed gold tone chain heart locket pendant designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed FUTURA • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A65 ❤️❤️ VINT...
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Smitten Three Band Wedding Ring in Yellow Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Enchantment Hammered Wedding Ring in Yellow Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Classic Signet Ring
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Enchantment Hammered Wedding Ring in White Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Smitten 3 Band Wedding Ring in Rose Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Smitten 3 Band Wedding Ring in White Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Enchantment Hammered Wedding Ring in Rose Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological White Gold Classic Signet Ring
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold LINK Cuff Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Futura Jewelry created LINK to grow a community of wearers that would bring focus to the reality that eco consciousness in jewelry is possible.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Fairmined Ecological White Gold Link Cuff Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Futura Jewelry created LINK to grow a community of wearers that would bring focus to the reality that eco consciousness in jewelry is possible.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Fairmined Ecological Rose Gold Link Cuff Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Futura Jewelry created LINK to grow a community of wearers that would bring focus to the reality that eco consciousness in jewelry is possible.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Ethereal Laurel Leaf Wedding Ring in Yellow Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 3 to 13. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Viking Astrid Woven Ring
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 4 to 12. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Ethereal Laurel Leaf Wedding Ring in White Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 3 to 13. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Ethereal Laurel Leaf Wedding Ring in Rose Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 3 to 13. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold 800BC Greek Key Pattern Ring in White Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 3 to 13. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold 800BC Greek Key Pattern Ring in Rose Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 3 to 13. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Bombini Bee Ring
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Tenderness Woven Wedding Ring in Yellow Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Man Ray Le Trou Statement Ring
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 4 to 9. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Greek Lion Ring in Yellow Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 3 to 13. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Greek Lion Ring in White Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 3 to 13. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Tenderness Twisted Wedding Ring in White Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Greek Lion Ring in Rose Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 3 to 13. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Tenderness Twisted Wedding Ring in Rose Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold 800BC Greek Key Pattern Ring in Yellow Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Available in sizes 3 to 13. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sri Hexagonal Javanese Signet Ring 18 Karat Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Modern Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Classic Round Sincerity Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Modern Heart Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Small Spike Huggie Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Dimple Studs
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Oval Reflective Hoops
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological White Gold Classic Round Sincerity Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Rose Gold Classic Rounded Sincerity Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Amore Ridge Wedding Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Union Classic Square Wedding Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Art Smith Double Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Union Classic Flat Wedding Ring in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Sincerity Classic Wedding Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Sincerity Classic Wedding Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Union Classic Flat Wedding Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Amore Angled Wedding Ring in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Amore Angled Wedding Ring in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Gold Sincerity Classic Wedding Ring in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Huggie Uptown Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Endure Belt Ring
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Classic Large Hoops
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological White Gold Vaulted Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Vaulted Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Rose Gold Vaulted Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Rose Gold Classic Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological White Gold Classic Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Classic Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Engraved Egyptian Odyssey Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Man Ray Drop Lampshade Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Style Eterna Chain in 18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold William Spratling Dancing Disc Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold Milton Cavagnaro Puzzle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Porto Ribbon Tapered Ring in 18kt Fairmined Ecological Yellow Gold
By Futura Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Purity is the new luxury. Each piece of FUTURA Jewelry sold bring us closer to a mercury-free world, and a cleaner, safer planet.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond heart pendant 18KT gold yellow gold heart love pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sweet heart pendant made in 18KT yellow gold with natural diamonds, chain is 18" comes with box and certificate! Metal Type: 18KT Natural Diamond(s): Color: G-H Cut:Round Brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Treasured Heart Locket In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
Celebrate your precious stories with our timeless, classic 'Treasured Heart' locket, suspended on our beautifully-textured, adjustable millie-grain chain and finished with our signat...
Vermeil
Faye Kim 18K Gold Heart Locket Pendant, Contemporary Design, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in rich 18 karat gold, Faye Kim's heart locket features a softly brushed finish and a sculptural, weighty presence. Designed to open and hold a personal keepsake, it's a ...
Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A lovey heart pendant. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1893. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Heart Dimensions: 14x17mm Weight: 1.8g
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique German Heart Locket Pendant solid 18K / 5 gr
Located in SE
1930's German Heart Locket in solid 18K Gold. Hand -engraved floral decor on the front side. Two internal removable bezels inside. Closure with a click. All parts tested 18K Yellow...
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Engraved Heart 9ct Gold Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian heart locket is a beautifully preserved example of late 19th century sentimental jewellery. Crafted in warm 9ct rose gold, its softly contoured heart form is decorated...
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Photo Holder Heart Pendant 18 karat Yellow Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Vintage Heart Photo Holder Pendant is a charming piece crafted from 18kt yellow gold, radiating warmth and timeless elegance. Shaped in a romantic heart design, it opens to reve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Puffy Heart Pendant / Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold puffy heart charm is from the 1970’s and has a Florentine finish that gives it a gorgeous matte glow. The heart is rounded in shape, semi-hollow and very durable, const...
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Heart 9ct Yellow Gold Locket Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Victorian heart locket is a beautifully crafted example of late 19th-century sentimental jewellery. Made in warm 9ct gold, its softly contoured heart form is decorated with flow...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$625
H 37.5 in W 0.35 in D 0.25 in Dm 35 in L 37.5 in
Vintage Gold Tone Heart Pendant Necklace on Link Toggle Chain, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Solid Heart on Link Toggle Chain Necklace. The 35" L Chain with the heart is 37.5" long. The heart measures 1.25" wide. It can be worn long or doubled. A very class...
Mixed Metal
Joseff of Hollywood Vintage Heart Pendant Necklace
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Wilmslow, England
This necklace was most likely created in the 1960s. It is by the renowned costume jeweller, Joseff of Hollywood. Condition Report: Very Good - Some rubbing to the gilding on the hea...
Gold Plate
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Heart Shape Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite 14-karat gold heart-shaped locket pendant from the 19th century is a stunning example of antique Victorian craftsmanship. The pendant is beautifully shaped into a deli...
Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold Vintage Heart Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 14 karat yellow gold vintage lovely heart charm pendant. The surface of this gold heart charm is smooth and polished on each side. Collect your own charms as wearable memories, i...
14k Gold
Vintage Heart Locket Pendant natural Gems solid 18K / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
Vintage hand - made Heart Locket in solid 18K Gold decorated with 23 natural gem stones cut in various shapes : Rubies, Sapphires, Tourmalines and one Red Garnet. Origin unknown, no ...
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Heart Locket Pendant - 10k Two Frames Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Style: Locket Theme: Heart Features: Etched Detailing, Two Frames Measurements Tall (from stationary bail): 19.6 Wide: 27/32" (21.2mm) Interior of t...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique 9ct Gold Heart Locket
Located in London, GB
Dated 1904 9ct Gold Heart Locket with a front starburst design - cultured seed pearl to its centre XL Size - 3 cm x 2 cm x 4 mm Opens & Closes securely Stamped " 9 375 " ins...
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.