1929 Ring 1ct Blue Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold / ØUS6.5 /1.85gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period German Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Gold and Platinum.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
A German ring, Art- Deco period ca. 1920s - 1930s, not hallmarked. Metal of crown tested solid 18K White Gold, band in Platinum. Openwork crown 15mm x 7.5mm x 4mm deep decorated w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Ring 0.4 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold Platinum US 7.75 / 2.4 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old German Ring hand-made ica.1920s -1930s. Hallmarked 585 . The openwork dome shaped crown is composite / with top part in Platinum on solid 14K Yellow Gold band. Crown ...
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique German Cluster Ring Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.5/ 6 gr
Located in SE
German cluster Ring ca 1920s- 1930s with carved band and shoulders in solid 14ct Yellow /Orange toned Gold with Silver crown holding 7 eight-cut Diamonds. The central setting can be ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
1920s Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique German 0.24 carat natural emerald and 0.23 carat diamond, 14k yellow gold and 14k white gold set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate j...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pearl and 0.36 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set cocktail ring; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.5ct Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.5 /2.3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1900s - 1930s , hallmarked 765. Openwork Crown : 9.3 mm x 8.5mm x 4.3mm deep. Bezel set natural Blue ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 0.20 ct diamond and ruby ring, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old gold ring in the Art Deco style made of yellow gold (approx. 0.700) with silver elements (0.990). Made in the 1920s in Germany. A centrally placed round diamond in an "old" ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Art - Deco Ring 1.2ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum ØUS 7.25 /3gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Sapphire + Diamonds + Platinum Ring from 1900s -1920s. All metal parts of this ring are made of solid Platinum. Crown measures 19 mm x 8 mm x 4 mm. Beautifully oval cut n...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s Nordic Halo Ring 1ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US /2.2 gr
Located in SE
Old Nordic Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 12 old European cut Diamonds in Platinum settings. Hallmarked 18K, Swedish Ring. No year marks, made ca. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled under with closed backs. No hallmarks, likely German ring, ca. 1900s -1930s. The band ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1920s -1930s , German maker's and Swedish customs hallmarks confirming 18K Gold. Crown is 7.5 x...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance-styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct greenish Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose - cut Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring by A. Tillander, Finnish, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Ceylon sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural unenhanced Ceylon sapphire in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 4.40 carats...
Antique Ring natural Green Jade solid 10K Yellow Gold Ø US 5 / 4 gr
Located in SE
A Ring in solid 10K Yellow Gold with divided shoulders, decorated with bezel set natural untreated oval cut Jade of Green color measuring 10.5 mm x 8.5 mm x 4.35 mm / ca 3.5 ct Not...
Jade, 10k Gold
Antique Ring natural 1.2ct. Sapphire Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø6.25US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 18 natural Seed Pearls settings. Fragmented hallmarks, 18K, lokely Swedish or German ring, hand -made ca...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Ring 16ct natural Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø 5.5US / 8.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique cluster / cocktail Ring, German of Danish made with nine clusters boasting natural Ceylon Rubies cut cabochon. Total weight of the stones ca 16ctw. Eight stones of similar p...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Ring natural 0.45ctw Emeralds solid 14K Gold Ø US 5.75 / 1.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Three Stones Ring featuring solid 14K Gold band holding three natural Emeralds set in Platinum or White gold clusters. Ca. 1920s -1930s, hallmarked 585, no maker's m...
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
A pair of old German Diamond Earrings with folding hooks from ca 1920s - 1930s in an original Black, Red, and White period box. No hallmarks, apparently custom-ordered. Metal tested...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Pendant Necklace natural 1ct. Emerald Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 8.3 gr
Located in SE
Emeralds and Diamonds, old necklace in solid 18ct White and Yellow Gold. European, ca. early 1920s -1930s. The necklace is not hallmarked, Gold tested solid 18k. The lock is a later ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dangle Earrings Banded Chalcedony solid 18K Gold / 6 gr
Located in SE
A pair of pendants / dangles in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with drop shaped and polished natural Chalcedony settings that show alternating bands and tints of Brown, White, Beige...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 1.08 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1920 This attractive diamond engagement ring features one round brilliant cut diamond of approx. 0.8 ct (G/VVSI) in an entourage of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s, Certified 3.10 Carat Diamond Onyx Platinum Dinner Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
In the early 20th century, Black advanced from being a colour reserved for mourning jewellery to being an elegantly fashionable one, valued for providing striking contrasts. In Art D...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1920s Antique Diamond and White Gold Twist Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.31 carat diamond and 14 karat white gold twist ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique 192...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique European Old Cut Diamond Ring 2.86 ct Platinum Art Deco 1920s MXHM
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
Imagine a diamond ring that is 100% sustainable, whose antique Old European cut diamond has already witnessed centuries of candlelight, and whose design has been reimagined by Maximi...
Diamond, Platinum
Pearl and 0.45Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Dress Ring - Antique Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pearl and 0.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set dress ring; part our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30Ct Sapphire, Pearl, 0.09Ct Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Twist Ring - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique German (strong probability) 0.30 carat natural blue sapphire and pearl, 0.09 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold twist ring with a platinum setting; ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Diamond and White Gold and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique Art Deco diamond ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The pierced decorated marquise shaped frame is ornamented w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rey Urban 1970 Denmark Geometric Sculptural Ring in Solid 18K Gold And Diamonds
By Rey Urban
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Rey Urban (1929-2015). Exceptional sculptural piece, created in Denmark by the artist-goldsmith Rey Urban, back in the 1969.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.5 in W 1.66 in D 1.5 in Dm 2.13 in L 2.13 in
Eszeha Germany 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock in Sterling Silver with Guilloche
By Eszeha
Located in Miami, FL
Travel and pendant clock designed by Eszeha Clock Co. Beautiful foldable travel clock, manufactured in Pforzheim Germany by the Eszeha Clock Co. back in the 1920. This exceptional c...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.80 carat (total) diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold pendant with integrated 18 karat white gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau 1920s Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive German 0.60 Carat diamond and seed pearl, ruby and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set pendant; part of our diverse Art Nouveau jewelry collections. This fin...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.77 in D 0.35 in L 2.24 in
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A travel clock designed by Cress Arrow Co. An incredible travel-desk clock, created in America during the art deco period by the jewelry and luxury watches makers Cress Arrow Co., b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Locket, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This influential and dramatic design spurred further zinc examples to be crafted, which exist in England, Italy and other areas of Germany, in addition to a bronze copy installed in ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique German Natural Pearl and 0.37 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique German 0.37 carat diamond and natural pearl, 14 carat yellow gold and 14 karat white gold dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate j...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German Snake Ring Emeralds Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 7.75/ 2.61gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring in solid 333 / 9K Rose gold embellished with gradually sized Emeralds and Diamond , likely German dating to 1920s- 1930s. Hallmarked 333 and likely maker's lo...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold
Antique German Ring Citrine solid 14K Gold ØUS7 / 2.87gr
Located in SE
German ring from ca. early XX century with parts in solid 14K Rose toned (band) and Yellow Gold (crown) with carved shoulders and bezel set with natural Citrine stone measuring 10 m...
Citrine, 14k Gold
Antique German Ring 0.3 ct Diamonds solid 14K Gold Platinum Ø8US/ 1.76 gr
Located in SE
Art-Deco period 3 stones German Ring featuring Diamonds and solid Platinum / or White Gold on top of the crown on 14K Greenish Yellow Gold band. Bezel set old diamond cut Diamond Ø 4...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique German Toi et Moi Snake Ring Blue Sapphire solid 14K Gold Ø4.25 US/0.9gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period German Toi et Moi Ring hand - made ca. 1900s - 1930s. Solid 14K Rose Gold , two snake heads with set Blue Sapphires , likely lab made Ø 3 mm x 2.15 mm deep/ ...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1924 Danish halo Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8/2.57gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Danish double Halo Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire and 36 Diamonds in White Gold / or Platinum settings. Natural Sapphire of old European cushi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 8.75 / 2.56gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold / or Platinum. Ca. 1900s -1930s , hallmarked 770. Openwork Crown : 12 mm wide x 11 mm high x 4 mm de...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique European Ring 0.25ct Diamond solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 5US /1.3 gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring made in Europe, ca. 1920s. Solid 14K Yellow Gold band, carved ornaments on the shoulders. Old European cut Diamond in White Gold bezel measures Ø 4 mm x 2.2 mm dee...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring natural 0.85ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø6.5US/4.3g
Located in SE
Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Blue Sapphire stone and eight rose - cut Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1926 Antique Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25 / 2.4gr
Located in SE
Fine ring typical for Art- Deco period when it was made - with navette or boat shaped crown in Silver on top solid 18K Yellow Gold set with old diamond cut natural Blue Sapphire sur...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø US8/ 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Old cluster ring ,fine example of early XX century design. Combination of Gold, Platinum and Diamonds of different cut. Platinum on Gold openwork crown with 19 natural Diamond stone...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Boat Ring solid 18K Gold Dendritic Agate Size Ø 6.25US/2.7 gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring made in Europe, ca. 1920s. Solid 14K Yellow Gold band, carved ornaments on the shoulders. Old European cut Diamond in White Gold bezel measures Ø 4 mm x 2.2 mm dee...
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Pendant natural 1.85ct Aquamarine Diamond solid 14K Gold / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Ca. 1920s -1930s German pendant in solid 582 Yellow Gold with freely suspended natural bezel set pear cut Aquamarine accented with a rose cut Diamond in White Gold Setting. Hallma...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond and 21k Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This influential and dramatic design spurred further zinc examples to be crafted, which exist in England, Italy and other areas of Germany, in addition to a bronze copy installed in ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.24 in W 1.77 in D 0.35 in
Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Cressarrow
Located in Miami, FL
A travel clock designed by Cress Arrow Co. An incredible travel-desk clock, created in America during the art deco period by the jewelry and luxury watches makers Cress Arrow Co., b...
Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Art Deco circa 1925 Certified 2.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A substantial old European cut diamond of 2.00 ct is the centre piece of this antique ring. Harmoniously and individually proportioned, the diamond shows splendid fire and brillance....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous German sapphire and diamond ring from the late Art Deco (ca1930s) era! This stylish piece, which is crafted in 18kt white gold, features a stunning cabochon sapphire at th...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$282Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.11 in L 7.5 in
Delicate Round Aquamarine Tennis Bracelet for Graduation Gift in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Round Cut Aquamarine Tennis Bracelet in sterling silver showcases endlessly sparkling natural aquamrine, weighing 8.96 carat. It measures 7.5 inches long in length. Aquamri...
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This is an art deco cluster ring modelled in 18 carat gold and stones set in platinum. The diamond total of this ring is approx 75pts. Ring Size: U or 10 Panel Diameter: 9mm Height ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A sweet daisy cluster set with diamonds totalling approx 25pts and the stones are set in platinum. The rest of the ring is modelled in 18carat gold. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2 Clus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian 14k gold ring centered with old mine cut diamond with an estimate weight of 0.35 carats 4.5mm flanked with blue sapphire baguette cut and rose cut diamonds hall marke...
14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Three-Stone 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Three diamonds sit fabulously on top of a simple setting modelled in 18ct gold and stones set in platinum. The central round diamond measures 7pts and the rose cut diamonds either si...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Ring natural 3ctw. Emerald 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.75/ 5gr
Located in SE
Nice German cluster Emeralds and Diamonds Ring. Plain band and shoulders. Openwork crown in White Gold 16mm x 12.6mm x 6.9mm deep. All stones with open backs. Claw set natural oval c...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Pear Cut Natural Emerald Toi et Moi Ring Fine Jewelry in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 0.86 carat emerald ring are crafted in 925 Sterling Silver. Featuring two pear cut emeralds measuring approximately 4 x 6 mm, the ring showcase a graceful silhouette wit...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Elegant Art Deco Gold Double Knot Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pink and White Gold Entwined Knot Ring from the 1930's. Handmade with 14k rose gold and sterling silver wire. Timeless design suitable for anyone. Size 4.5-5.
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Pink Sapphire with Pink Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.48 carats with Pink Diamond 0.53 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.13 grams "We first opened doo...
Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold 0.05 ct. tw. Diamond & 3.5CT Green Amethyst Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Etched and Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a 10mm Checkerboard-Cut Cushion-Shaped 3.5CT Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone, and Accented with ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Approx. 1.00 Carat
Located in Plantation, FL
A finely crafted Art Deco platinum diamond cluster ring dating to the 1920s, showcasing a beautifully proportioned Old European cut center diamond framed within an elegant geometric ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.42ct Diamond Bypass Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Orlando, FL
Diamonds – 9 round brilliant cuts, 0.42 carats total, graded G color, VS2 clarity Metal – 14k yellow gold with white gold prongs, 2.5 grams Size – currently fits approx. 6.25, resiza...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$230Sale Price / item|50% Off
Vintage-Inspired Oval Cut Garnet Cocktail Silver Ring with Halo Zircon Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage-Inspired Oval Cut Garnet Cocktail Silver Ring with Halo Zircon Jewelry stunning ring features a deep, richly hued oval-cut garnet, framed by a sparkling halo of high-qua...
Garnet, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Negligee Necklace Amethyst Seed Pearls Silver / 42.5 cm / 4.1 g
Located in SE
Hand - Hand-made necklace from the early 20 century featuring three natural Amethyst stones and Seed Pearls in Silver framing with Silver anchor type chain with c- c-closure. Such N...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
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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