Gaetano Chiavetta 8.50ct Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have wonderful emerald and diamond ring from master antique jeweller, Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Gaetano Chiavetta Rubellite and Diamond Flaming Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.9 grams Size: N (54) Face Dimensions: 17mm x
Diamond, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Pearl Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
transformed into a more practical ring by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Infinity Ring
Located in London, GB
by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.8 grams Ring Size: K (50
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Chiavetta. It sits on a more modern 18ct yellow gold chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Total
Pink Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Spinel and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.0
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.0 grams Ring Size: I 1/2 (48
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Victorian brooch but has been expertly transformed into a wonderful ring by master antique jeweller, Gaetano
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.30 Carat Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
practical everyday ring by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.72 Carat Fancy Orange Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) - Can be professionally
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
transformed into a more practical everyday ring by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.1 grams Band Width: 2mm Face
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
necklace was masterfully converted from an Edwardian brooch by the antique jewellery restorer Gaetano
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.0 grams
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
everyday ring by master antique jewellery designer/restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
everyday ring by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Revival Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.5 grams Band Width: 3mm - 1.5mm Size: N (54
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
into a more practical everyday ring by master antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano
Diamond, Silver
Victorian Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Necklace
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
band by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Style 1.50 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
by the master jewellery restorer/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
into a more practical everyday ring by master antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.22 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Pair Of Yellow Gold And Diamond-set Serpent Earrings
Located in London, GB
King Charles III. This contemporary pair of earrings by the goldsmith Gaetano Chiavetta incorporates
Gaetano Chiavetta 1.07 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Winged Angel Ring
Located in London, GB
re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. The ring is handcrafted in 18ct yellow gold and silver and features
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Crowned Skull Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Gaetano Chiavetta Size 7 Weight: 9,13gr
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Sapphire and Pearl Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Victorian brooch by the antique jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Pearl Etruscan Ring
Located in London, GB
antique Victorian brooch but has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
antique Victorian brooch but has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano
Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Horseshoe and Riding Crop Ring
Located in London, GB
been transformed into a ring by master antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.7 grams Size: J Face
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
from a Victorian stick pin by the antique jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.2
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Floral Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
brooch by the antique jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.5
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.4 grams UK Ring Size: J Face Diameter: 12mm x
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond Marquise Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
and reimagined into this beautiful ring by Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.8
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl and Garnet Horseshoe Necklace
Located in London, GB
transformed into a wonderful necklace by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Spinel and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
a ring by master antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Gem Set Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.8 grams Face Dimensions: 12mm x 10mm Ring Size
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Necklace
Located in London, GB
, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Total Weight: 2.0 grams Pendant Dimensions: 9mm x 9mm
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.52 Carat Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Fly Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.5 grams
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
/restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.1 grams Face Dimensions: 11mm x 7mm
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.6 grams Ring
Pearl, Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.4 grams Ring Size
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
wearable necklace by master antique jewellery restorer/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.2 grams Ring Size: M (53
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.1 grams Ring Size
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
Victorian stick pin but has been transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Enamel and Diamond Snake Ring Size J 1/2 (49.5)
Located in London, GB
ring was expertly crafted by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.2 grams Ring Size: M
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond and Pearl Clover Necklace
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. It sits on a more modern 18ct yellow gold chain. Condition: Used
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
more practical everyday ring by antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Silver, Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
transformed into a wonderful ring by master jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Longines Watch Ring
By Longines
Located in London, GB
ring with a shank by the antique jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.0 grams Ring
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique jewellery restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 1.2
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Style 4.34 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
, Gaetano Chiavetta who has expertly paid homage to a classic style. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Violet Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
more practical everyday ring by master antique jewellery restorer and redesigner Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Hammered Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. He used a Victorian 22ct band ring and a
Diamond
Vintage Old and Rose Cut Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
jeweller Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.2 grams Size: L 1/2 (52) Band Width: 2mm
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TVJ 0.91 Carat Old Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
and women. The ring was brought to life by the antique jewellery restorer/re-designer Gaetano
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
everyday ring by master antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Old Cut Diamond Cluster Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 2.9
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique restorer/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Pearl and Ruby Butterfly Necklace
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery restorer Gaetano Chiavetta. The pendant sits on a more modern 18ct yellow gold chain
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Vintage Emerald and Ruby Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 5.3 grams Band Width: 2.5mm Size: Q (58) Emerald
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
pieces were created by master antique jewellery restorer/re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta who has expertly
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.1 grams Ring Size: M Face Dimensions: 14.5mm x
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
ring by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition: Used (Very
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Square Omega Watch Ring
Located in London, GB
restorer/re-designer Gaetano Chiavetta. Omega classic timepieces have been worn by many influential
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
to the style of the period by master antique jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Style Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
antique jewellery by master vintage jewellery restorer and re-designer, Gaetano Chiavetta. Condition
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
has recently been converted by master antique jewellery re-designer and restorer, Gaetano Chiavetta
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Silver, Enamel and Diamond Skull Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
diamond weight 0.3cts, made by Gaetano Chiavetta, hallmarked sterling silver London 2016, bearing the
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Pair of Yellow Gold Chandelier Earrings
Located in London, GB
, all in 9ct yellow gold,made by Gaetano Chiavetta, bearing the Bentley and Skinner sponsor mark
Yellow Gold
Pair of Diamond and Enamel Skull Earrings
Located in London, GB
diamonds the bottom a transparent dice, hook fittings, Gaetano Chiavetta, London 2016, total gross weight
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pair of Silver, Enamel and Diamond Skull Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
diamond weight 0.3cts, made by Gaetano Chiavetta, hallmarked sterling silver London 2016, bearing the
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Enamel and Diamond Skull Ring
Located in London, GB
total diamond weight 0.3cts, made by Gaetano Chiavetta, bearing the Bentley and Skinner sponsor mark
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Enamel and Diamond Skull Ring
Located in London, GB
designed shank, estimated total diamond weight 0.3cts, made by Gaetano Chiavetta, hallmarked 925 London
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
$2,942Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold pink sapphire and diamond ring, containing 1 heart shape cut pink sapphire of gem quality weighing 1.40cts. and 33 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
Nordic Renaissance-styled ring with carved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Claw set Natural oval rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Foiled Sapphire and Rose Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period sapphire and diamond ring, the central foil-backed sapphire flanked by tapering rose-cut diamonds in a carved mounting, in sterling silver and 18k gold. F...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Love Token Double Heart 15K Diamond Emerald Bow Gold Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Two red gold hearts side by side, one is set with an emerald, the other with a diamond. They are joined by a silver bow set with nine old cut diamonds. The ring is marked 15K on the ...
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Antique Carved Turquoise Fede Ring of 15ct Gold, Circa 1800-1837
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Georgian Era Fede Ring – Carved Turquoise Hands with Diamond & Ruby Flowers in 15ct Gold: This exquisite Georgian-era fede ring is a rare and romantic treasure, featuring...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
2.19ct 18K Heart Cut Colombian Emerald Ring - Bezel Set Solitaire Unisex 585
Located in Jupiter, FL
This ring is not for the faint of heart! Displayed is a Colombian emerald bezel-set, chunky signet ring in 18K gold. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a full 2.19-carat emerald th...
Emerald
Georgian Diamond Rare Navette Cluster Ring 18 KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This unique Diamond navette ring is 1800/30 ca Gorgeously hand made during the time of solid 18 Kt gold/silveru Charming flat navette shaped head composed by rose cut Diamonds givin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique German Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 5.25 US/ 3.9 gr
Located in SE
German Ring from ca. 1930s , featuring radiant cut natural Garnet stone in Silver crown accented with Marcasite stones that well imitate diamonds. Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold, hall...
Garnet, Marcasite, 18k Gold, Silver
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Antwerp Bypass Heart Shape Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing bypass moi & toi platinum ring set with a 2 carat heart shape diamond certified by GIA and a 3 carat IGI Antwerp pear cut ruby platinum ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 6ct Amethyst 0.8ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6US/4gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold and Silver. European, no hallmarks (band and crown tested solid 18K) , hand - made ca. late 19th - early XX century. Crown 20 mm x 17mm x 8mm de...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring c1820
Located in Firenze, IT
The round rose-cut diamond surrounded by small rose cuts border, within foiled closed-back settings, to trifurcated fleur-de-lys shoulders and a reeded hoop, mounted in silver and go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late Rococo Rose Cut Diamond Heart Ring, circa 1760's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late XVIII century Ring size: 6 ½ Weight: 3,3 gr The ring dates to the late 1700s and is considered an example of Rococo jewellery, as it features a teardrop setting that e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 15KT Gold Heart-Shaped Garnet & Rose-Cut Diamond Ring, Circa 1800
Located in Braintree, GB
A Georgian heart-shaped garnet ring crafted circa 1800 in 15KT gold, set with a deep red heart cabochon garnet framed by rose-cut diamonds in a traditional closed-back silver-topped ...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Royal Amethyst Heart Ring Pearl Halo 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique ring with a gorgeous Heart Shape Royal Amethyst with a Pearl crown and halo in 14 Karat Gold. The central Royal Amethyst is a stunning heart shape gem t...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1820 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Ruby Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
Impressive silver set Georgian diamond cluster ring mounted in an 18K ornamental gold band and dating to 1820. The closed back is pierced with 2 open hand cut squares, an unusual det...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 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.
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