Victorian 3.06 Carat Garnet and Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 3.06 carat garnet and 0.13 carat diamond, 21 karat yellow gold necklace in the form of a snake; part of our diverse antique jewelry ...
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
A Pair of 21K Gold Earrings w Roman Coins
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of stunning earrings crafted with small bronze Roman coins and 21 karat gold. This gold and bronze dangle pair of earrings are delicate yet make a statement with almost 2" in ...
Gold, Bronze
Slender Bronze cross with 21K gold accents (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Byzantine Empire Bronze Cross Pendant with 21 karat gold accents. This slender bronze cross is from the 4th to 6th Centuries AD and was created by lost wax casting.
Gold, Bronze
Antique Victorian 1.38 Carat Diamond Enamel and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian 1.38 carat diamond, enamel and 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 0.28 Carat Emerald, Agate, Pearl and 21k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1830
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.28 carat emerald, agate, pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse Victorian mourning jewelry collection.
Agate, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Klaus Ullrich 21K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet, Germany, Circa 1960, 124g
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 21-karat yellow gold hinged bracelet, crafted in the 1960s by the pioneering late German goldsmith Klaus Ullrich, showcases the post-war modern jewelry design for which...
Gold
29.16 Carat Ruby, 5.54 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, vintage 29.16 carat ruby, 5.54 carat diamond, 21 karat yellow gold and 21 karat white gold set necklace and bracelet jewelry set; part of our dive...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Slender Bronze cross with 21K gold accents (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Byzantine Empire Bronze Cross Pendant with 21 karat gold accents. This slender bronze cross is from the 4th to 6th Centuries AD and was created by lost wax casting.
Gold, Bronze
Antique Victorian 21k Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pendant, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique pearl 0.05 Carat diamond and, 21 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Roman Glass Cross set in 21K gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A spectacular Roman Glass Cross set with 21K gold rope trim with fixed bail. This ancient Roman cross is set in 3.6 grams of 21 karat gold.
Gold
Antique 8.65Ct Aquamarine and 0.20Ct Ruby 21k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 8.65 carat aquamarine and 0.20 carat ruby, 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 22K Gold Drop Earrings with 'Attached' Champasaralu / Ear Chains, 72 GM
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 22K Gold Drop Earrings with 'Attached' Champasaralu / Ear Chains, 72 GM Introducing our exquisite Vintage 22 Karat Yellow Gold Dangling Earrings, a true statement piece Cra...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.80 Carat Turquoise and 21k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.80 carat turquoise and 21 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewelry collections.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold and Silver Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.22 carat diamond and 0.02 carat ruby, 21 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry col...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
An Animal w Antlers Horizontal Charm (pendant only) w 21K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
There is a marvelous patina on this sweet animal sculpture that demonstrates the pendant's age - it is set with 21 karat gold to make it into a special necklace charm.
Gold
21K Gold Antique Traditional Indian Bib Necklace and Drop Earring Bridal Set
By New York Jewelers Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite antique jewelry set exudes timeless elegance and opulence. Crafted from lustrous 21 karat yellow gold, the set carries a weighty feel, boasting a total of 105 grams of...
Gold
0.39 Carat Ruby Bloodstone 0.18 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, antique 0.39 carat ruby, bloodstone, 0.18 carat diamond and 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique bloodstone jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Ring Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel 10k Rose Gold Signet Pinky 5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian diamond & pearl ring (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold. 21 small pearls are set into the mount.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
A Rustic Bronze Animal Charm from Ancient Rome w/ 21K gold accents (charm only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
The animal is set with a 21 karat gold bale and accented feet, and fashioned into horizontal orientation.
Gold, Bronze
$9,300
Negligee Ring
Located in St. Moritz, CH
18 karat rose gold 21 round brilliant-cut diamonds, total: 1.80 carat Diamond quality: color F/G, clarity VVS/VS This ring from the Negligée collection is a sparkling companion and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
An Egyptian Faience Blue Charm Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Faience Egyptian Blue Charm set in 21 karat gold as a Pendant. Faience is considered "early glass" and was used often in ancient Egyptian carving and artwork.
Gold
Ancient Roman Verdigris Pendant w/ 21K
Located in Atlanta, GA
It has been artfully incorporated into 21 karat gold chain links and bail to produce a truly stunning pendant.
Gold, Bronze
Roman Spear Pendant w 21K Bail (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique oxblood, bronze artifact has been artfully incorporated into a pendant with a 21 karat gold bail. This is artisan crafted with an ancient Roman relic - unique and one of ...
Gold, Bronze
Eye of Horus Pendant w 21K Rope Trim & Bail
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ancient relic was adorned by a contemporary artisan with 21 Karat gold to make a truly unique and one of a kind pendant.
Gold
Geometric Roman Artifact Pendant (only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze geometric artifact from the Ancient Roman Empire, fashioned into a pendant trimmed with 21 karat gold bail accent. There is a marvelous deep patina that demonstrates ...
Gold, Bronze
Sumerian Seal Pendant w/ 21K Bail
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Ancient Sumerian Seal charm dangle pendant with ivory colored accent stone strung on a 21 karat gold bail. This ancient seal is approximately 0.5" in width and is extremely light.
Stone, Gold
A Stunning Roman Glass Cross in 21K
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ancient Roman Glass Cross Pendant trimmed with 21 karat gold. The camera just doesn't capture the iridescent quality of this Roman glass - it is absolutely spectacular in person!
Gold
Unique Bronze Roman Artifact as Pendant (no chain)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unique bronze artifact from the Ancient Roman Empire, fashioned into a pendant trimmed with 21 karat gold bail accent. There is a marvelous deep patina that demonstrates the age o...
Gold, Bronze
A Delicately Thin Byzantine Cross Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very thin Bronze Byzantine Cross from the IV to VI Centuries AD trimmed with a delicate rope motif in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was created by lost wax casting; additional c...
Gold, Bronze
A Byzantine Bronze Cross w 21K accents (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze Cross from the Byzantine era with accents and bail in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was originally created by lost wax casting.
22k Gold, Bronze
A Bronze Roman Pendant w/ 21K trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique bronze geometric artifact from the Ancient Roman Empire fashioned into a pendant trimmed with 21 karat gold accents and bail. There is a marvelous patina that demonstrates t...
Gold, Bronze
Bright Iridescent Roman Glass Cross in 21K (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Roman Glass Cross with a fixed bale set in 21K gold. This ancient Roman cross is set in 4.3 grams of 21 karat gold.
Gold
A Carved Byzantine Bronze Cross w 21K Bail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze Cross from the Byzantine era with accents and bail in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was originally created by lost wax casting and has marvelous carved curves.
22k Gold, Bronze
A Byzantine Bronze Cross Trimmed in 21K
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Bronze Cross from the Byzantine era trimmed heavily in 21 karat gold. This bronze cross was originally created by lost wax casting and the circular accents were hand chiseled.
22k Gold, Bronze
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Double Oval Graduating Link Necklace 21 GM
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Double Oval Graduating Link 17" NECKLACE 12 MM wide in the middle and graduating to 8 mm 17 " Inches long Necklace Weight of the Necklace i...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21k Gold Ring W/ Cornelian Intaglio
Located in Atlanta, GA
An artisan-crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic cornelian intaglio representing Venus (or Aphrodite, as she was called during the time it was made).
Carnelian, 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.