19th Century Fine Pearls Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Badge Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This authentic 19th-century ring features a crest-like
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Badge Pattern Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant- watch in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Antique pocket watch, the case is round
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
0.10ct Diamond Chunky Football Pin Badge Soccer Charm 9ct Yellow Gold 0.10ct Diamond football pin
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Kappa Sigma Badge - 14k Opals Enamel Antique Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Material Information Enamel Color: Black & White Style
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.20ct Diamond and emerald elephant pin badge 18ct white yellow gold 5.9g
Located in London, GB
1.20ct Diamond and emerald elephant pin badge 18ct white yellow gold 5.9g 1.20ct Diamond elephant
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Kappa Alpha Order Vintage Badge - 10k Sapphire Enamel KA Fraternity
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Cut: Round Color: Blue
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Spilla in oro 9k Royal Engineeers Cap Badge
Located in Bologna, IT
Spilla in oro giallo 9k (375/1000) prodotta in gran Bretagna per la British Royal Engineers con inciso la epica frase
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,190Sale Price|27% Off
H 0.75 in W 1 in
Antique Art Nouveau 10k Gold Medal Badge Crest Eagle Clutching Sword Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pearl - Round Shape - Pave Set - White Color Material: 10k Solid Yellow Gold with Black & White Enamel
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18ct Yellow gold and platinum art deco golf brooch badge with cultured pearl
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow gold and platinum art deco golf pin brooch with cultured pearl Cultured pearl round
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco PSI Upsilon Fraternity Badge Ring, Black Enamel, Seed Pearls
Located in Palm Desert, CA
10K yellow gold and weighing 2.7 grams. Measuring 9.9mm by 5.9mm, the badge features a striking black
Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold
$397
W 1.26 in L 1.34 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Movable Dangle Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Movable Dangle White Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Modernist
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1995 Large CC Coco Logo Circle Round Abnormal Badge Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Badge Elegant Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss
Gold Plate
9k Yellow Gold Regimental Cufflinks - Antique Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a cast and applied rose gold regimental badge, pertaining to the 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Claus Bjerring Andersen Silver Gold Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
. Stamped on a yellow gold badges with CBA ( for Claus Bjerring ) and 925S. Dimensions: 1.3 x 1.42 in ( 3,3
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Italian Turquoise Onyx Diamonds Dangle Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
hallmarked on a yellow gold badges with Pecorino ( ? ), 750, star 805 NA RP on the back. Total weight: 14.06
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Phenomenal Custom-Made Gold Deputy U.S. Outlaw Badge Enamel Money Clip
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Being a genuine police badge collector, I can tell you this fantastic money clip is made exactly
14k Gold
Antique English Diamond Royal Engineers Badge Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Royal Engineers Collectable, antique 1930s ca - English Finely made of Platinum 18 KT gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
J.D. Russum Gold Coroner Jefferson County Al Badge 'Part of Alabama History'
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique 14k gold Coroner badge has a lot of history. The coroner this badge was presented to
14k Gold
Badge of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Badge of The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. 18 kt yellow gold and enamel. The Most
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.52 in
Barcelona Football Club Tie Pin, Sapphires, Rubies & Diamond, French, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An unusual and finely made 18 karat yellow gold Tie Pin of the badge for Barcelona Football Club
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.79 in W 0.6 in L 1.97 in
Coldstream Guards Bar Brooch with Rubies Diamonds and Enamel, English circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Edwardian gold bar brooch of the badge of the Coldstream Guards, platinum set with a central Burma
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Freemasonry Antique Gold Badge/Pin, Aberdeen Lodge 1927
Located in Napoli, NA
Unique authentic Freemasonry Antique Gold Badge/Pin, dated 1927, hallmarked and numbered. Belonged
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
The Order of the Alamo, San Antonio Fiesta San Jacinto Texas Society 14k Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k gold (badge) & 10k gold (pin clasp) as stamped Material: Purple
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Michael Protect Us Badge Pendant #19991
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Michael Protect Us Badge Pendant This gorgeous Saint Michael Protect Us
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Bloodstone Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Floral Badge Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- representing the Floral Badge of the United Kingdom. Celebratory Act of Union memento. Featuring engraved gold
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kappa Sigma Badge, Platinum & 14 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pearls Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
attached via a 14k gold chain. This badge weighs 5.2 grams. The larger piece measures 17/32" (13.5mm
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Kappa Alpha Psi Life Membership Badge and Enhancer 10k Gold Fraternity Gemstones
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fraternity Founded in 1911. Badge Type: Life Membership Stamps: 10k Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alderman Badge 1910-1914 City Council 10k Gold Perth Amboy New Jersey Sandbeck
Located in Greensboro, NC
the badge is unmarked. Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k gold as tested Measurements:2 5/8" (66.6mm
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL A17C crystal CC logo gold tone star motive badge style pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL A17C crystal CC logo gold tone star motive badge style pin brooch Reference: GIYG/A00282
Gold
Sold
W 1.38 in L 1.97 in
CHRISTIAN DIOR Large Black Logo Oval Pendant Ribbon Bow Badge Gold Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Iconic Unisex Large Glow Black Logo Oval Pendant Ribbon Bow Badge Pin Brooch
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Nest Round Badge Openwork Gold Brooch Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Floral Nest Relief Round Badge Openwork Modernist Brooch
Gold Plate
Alpha Omicron Pi Badge 14k Gold Pearls Ruby Vintage Sorority Pin Greek Society
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sophie Nickel Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k gold as tested Stones: Pearls & Ruby Measurements: 13/16
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alpha Omicron Pi Badge 10K Gold Rubies Pearls Vintage Sorority Pin Greek Society
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stamps: Balfour Hallmark Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k gold as stamped Stones: Pearls & Rubies Material
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Nest Round Badge Openwork Gold Brooch Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Nest Round Badge Openwork Brooch Pin, Gold Tone Very good
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Nest Round Badge Openwork Gold Brooch Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. It has a push on stud for securing to garment. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. S...
Gold Plate
CHANEL A17C crystal CC logo gold tone star motive badge style pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL A17C crystal CC logo gold tone star motive badge style pin brooch Reference: GIYG/A00282
Sold
W 1.26 in L 1.34 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Movable Dangle Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Movable Dangle White Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Modernist
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.26 in L 1.34 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Movable Dangle Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Movable Dangle Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Brooch, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.26 in L 1.34 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Movable Dangle Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Movable Dangle White Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Modernist
Gold Plate
Sold
W 1.26 in L 1.34 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Movable Dangle Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 3.2 cm x 3.4 cm. Weight
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1995 Large CC Coco Logo Abnormal Circle Round Badge Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1995 Unisex Classic Iconic Hammered Large CC Coco Logo Abnormal Circle Round Badge
Gold Plate
Grand Berlin Iron Cross, circa 1820
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
government addressed the aristocrats asking them to contribute their gold for the continuing battle. The
Berlin Iron
Aston Villa Football Club Pin Badge Diamond In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Aston Villa Football Club Pin Badge Diamond In 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond weight approximately 0.05ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.87 in L 1.26 in
Diamond, Enamel, Platinum and Gold, British Royal Fusiliers Badge, Circa 1935
Located in London, GB
A British Royal Fusiliers badge, with a rose-cut diamond set flame, on platinum, over an enamelled
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique English Diamond Royal Engineers Badge Brooch Platinum 18 Kt gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Royal Engineers Collectable, antique 1920 ca – English Finely made of Platinum 18 KT gold detailed
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Alpha Kappa Alpha Badge - 10k Seed Pearl Sorority Greek Society
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sorority: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Founding Date: 1908 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.46 in W 0.98 in D 0.15 in
Vintage 14K Gold & Enamel Royal Air Force Pilot 'Wings' Flying Badge Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & enamel charm. In 14 karat yellow gold with enamel decoration. In the form
14k Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Nest Gold Round Badge Openwork Brooch Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Floral Nest Relief Round Badge Openwork Modernist Brooch
Gold Plate
Sold
W 0.79 in D 0.2 in L 2.36 in
Royal Air Force 1925 Enameled Wings Badge In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
gold, (.750/.999 Au.). And topped with .800/.999 Silver. Collateral: This Royal Air Force badge is
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage USA American Bald Eagle Stars 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Clip Pin Badge
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Vintage USA American Bald Eagle Stars 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Clip Pin Badge Vintage/Estate
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boston Revolver Club Watch Fob Piece Myles Standish, Bronze Not Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
leather piece that features a gold toned buckle. This badge weighs 21.6 grams. The piece measures 5
Gold, Bronze
Georg Jensen 14 Kt Gold "Kongemærke" Royal Badge Men
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen 14 Kt Gold "Kongemærke" Royal Badge Men Measures 1.4 cm x 2.4 cm(0 35/64 in x 0 15
Gold
Brushed Metal Golf Caddie Badge, circa 1930s
Located in St.amford, CT
Circa 1930s brushed metal caddie badge in a gold finish with number and label that reads, "Horwood
18K Gold and 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Charm Bracelet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One of the Kind Natural Animal Style Ladybug Tower Badge Pendant Gold Bracelet. Gold Purity
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alabama Sheriff/Police Presentation Badge Authentic Gold Dated 1-16-1939
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a genuine 10k solid gold badge from Jefferson County, Alabama. This badge is a great piece
10k Gold
Rare Enamel Gold Chicago Police Alderman Second Ward Badge Dated 1901
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This extremely rare 14k gold Alderman police badge is perfect for even the most finicky of
14k Gold
The Royal Marines gold enamel cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A good quality pair of 9ct yellow gold cufflinks with applied badge of The Royal Marines in white
1970s Exceptional Coral Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
yellow gold. Hallmarked on a golden badge with Pecorino ( ? ) 750, star 805 NA RP. Total weight: 7,62 g
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company around 1908 (based on movement serial # 13333340) features an elaborately decorated 14 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Art Deco 18 Carat Gold Pearl and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful early Art Deco three stone-ring set with three beautiful pearls and diamonds set in between. All set in a simple gallery. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Diamond total ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique Edwardian Diamond, Invisibly Set Sapphire 18k Gold Navette Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian period diamond and sapphire Navette ring measuring an impressive 33mm in length, approximately knuckle to knuckle on the finger. The graceful sensual form posesses ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning original target ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Rose Cut .88 Carat Diamond Ring, Rose Gold Ring, Diamond Rose Cut
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Low profile rose cut diamond set on 14k rose gold Approx .88 carat Diamond Stone: 6.5mm Clarity: VS/SI1 Color: GHI Cut: Rose cut 1.4mm band width. Rose gold, white gold, yellow gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch 14k Solid Gold Case w/White Dial
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1891 Beautiful Antique Elgin Pocket Watch w/ Ornate Cobalt Blue Hands & Dedicated Second Dial 14k Solid Gold Case w/ Beautiful Colored Engraving on Both Sides Black Arabic Nume...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$3,750
H 2.7 in W 0.5 in Dm 2 in
Antique 14k Solid Yellow Gold Waltham Pocket Watch Keystone Hunter Case Monogram
By Waltham
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully crafted antique Waltham pocket watch in a stunning solid 14k yellow gold hunters case by Keystone (for repair). This pocket watch is circa late 1800's to early 1900's and...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three rubies totalling 50pts and four diamonds totalling 8pts. The stones are set flush within the panel. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Face Dimensio...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$6,475
H 1.66 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.7 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exquisite addition to a collecti...
14k Gold
Antique European Ring 1ct Diamond solid 18K Gold Silver Ø 6.25 US /2.7gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring made in ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Orange - Yellow Gold band with scaly decorations on the shoulders. Round rose cut Diamond in Silver bezel measur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring 18K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Victorian Wedding Engagement Ring with three gorgeous natural oval Opals of incredible color and stunning beauty. The three Opal gems are accented by four sparklin...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 0.25ct. Diamond Enamels solid 18K Gold Silver Ø4.25US/1.25 gr
Located in SE
Fine Antique Ring, likely Swedish, ca. late XIX - early XX century. Solid 18K Yellow Gold band with engraved and enameled decorations on the shoulders. Round rose cut Diamond in Sil...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Ring Iris Flower Buds 18 K Yellow Gold Oriental Pearl France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This finely modelled and extremely rare French Art Nouveau ring features two entwined irises and two flower buds surrounding a fine white oriental pearl. This elegant and harmoniousl...
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.