Bee Pin
$2,850
Bee Pin
Located in Sausalito, CA
Yellow gold bee pin/brooch with double ruby clusters diamond center n the back. consisting of: round rubies 1.00 ct tw. round diamonds .30ct tw. 18k gold
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Herbert Rosenthal Yellow Gold and Gem Set Iconic Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch by the Iconic Jeweler Herbert Rosenthal, measuring 3/4 inches in length and 1 inch from wing tip to tip, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds,...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Iconic Yellow Gold and Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Bee Brooch, measuring 1 inch from Wing tip to tip 3/4 inch in length and weighing 6.4 Grams.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond 0.86 Carat Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A lovely designed 18 karat white gold bee brooch. The bee is crafted in a high polished white gold.
Category
1990s Israeli Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bee Pendant & Brooch Necklace with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold bee pendant with one round diamond weighing 0.05 carat and round faceted blue sapphires weighing 0.67 carats total.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Yellow Gold 0.13 Carat Natural Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Circa 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14K yellow gold bee brooch pin, measuring approximately 1.25 inches in width and 0.75 inch in length.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond .74 Carat Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A lovely designed 18 karat yellow and white gold bee brooch. The bee is crafted in a high polished yellow gold.
Category
1990s Israeli Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 4.27 Carat Emeralds and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat yellow gold bee is set with 4.72 carats of beaded emeralds and 1.53 carats of diamond pave.
Category
1990s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14K Gold 2.5 Carat Natural Ruby Bee Pin Brooch Circa 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14K yellow gold bee-shaped brooch set with approximately 2.5 carats of natural round rubies.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Coral & Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k gold bee brooch, by Rosenthal - one of the best of the 1970's - is a hard-to-find coral example.
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 7.35 Carat Sapphire and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat yellow gold bee is set with 7.35 carats of beaded sapphires and 1.53 carats of pave diamonds.
Category
1990s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Bee and Honeycomb Stud Earrings in 14k gold
$844Sale Price / item|30% Off
Bee and Honeycomb Stud Earrings in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bee and Honeycomb Stud Earrings in 14k gold. Little Gold Bee Stud Earrings.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline & Diamond & Ruby Bee Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Tourmaline Diamonds Rubies Bee Ring 37 Black Diamonds / Fancy Diamonds 0.42 CT 4 Onyx 0.10 CT 2 Rubies 0.03 CT 1 Tourmaline 0.84 CT 4 White Pearls 1.16 CT 18 KR 5.68 G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Rossella Ugolini Moonstone 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Bee Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: "Buzzing Elegance:Rossella Ugolini Handmade 18K Gold Bee Earrings with Diamonds and Moonstone"
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
14 Karat Gold and Green Tourmaline Kinetic Bee Brooch with Pearls and Rubies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine figural 14k gold bee (or insect) brooch with wings that move.
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold
Antique Banded Agate and Pearl Bee Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Lewisburg, PA
The surface is adorned with a delicate pearl-set floral motif, alongside a whimsical gold bee, offering an enchanting nod to Victorian symbolism and fascination with the natural worl...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des Victoires, Paris) - featuring exceptional Cat's Eye Quartz round and oval cabochons for ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold 3.5 Kt Pink Tourmaline Diamonds Bees Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Bee Stud Earrings with 3.50 Karat Rose Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Braccialetto Charm, in Oro Giallo 18K, Massiccio, Api in Smalto e Diamanti
Located in Cattolica, IT
A lovely charm bracelet. Every gold bee is enameled and embellished with white or brown Diamonds.
Category
1990s Italian Charm Bracelets
Materials
Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 15tcw Amethyst Gold FLY Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Finely detailed Vintage Amethyst Gold Bee Fly Wasp Brooch Pin. Featuring Hand set Amethyst, weighing approx. 15tcw and Beautifully Hand-crafted textured Gold Wings.
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.50 Karat Pink Tourmaline 0.10 Karat Diamonds Bees Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Bee Stud Earrings with 3.50 Karat Rose Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Rossella Ugolini Aquamarine 18K Gold Diamonds Bees Handcrafted Stud Earring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Celebrate nature's intricate beauty with the Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, featuring enchanting 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Stud Earrings. Adorned with a captivating 2.16 Carat Aq...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Clip-On Earrings
$3,340Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees on the Flowers. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
$3,247Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees on the Flowers. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
$3,989Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Yellow Gold "Flowers" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees or Butterflies on Flowers. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau White Diamond Light Pink Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Clip-On Earrings
$3,525Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Diamond Light Pink Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees on the Flowers. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Saint Louis Crystal Tableware Service / 6 People
$1,998 / set
Saint Louis Crystal Tableware Service / 6 People
By Saint Louis
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Richly hand cut and mouth blown with hand gilt gold bees design top details and stem garland wreath design barware and tableware wine glass service for 6 people.
Category
Early 20th Century French Glass
Materials
Crystal
Saint Louis Barware / Tableware Service / Seven People
By Saint Louis
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Richly hand cut and mouth blown with hand gilt gold bees design top details and stem garland wreath design barware and tableware glass service for 7 people.
Category
Early 20th Century French Glass
Materials
Crystal
Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Moonstone White Diamonds Stud Clip On Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details: "Buzzing Elegance:Rossella Ugolini Handmade 18K Gold Bee Earrings with Diamonds and Moonstone"
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Moonstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow...
Brooch with Diamonds and Enamel in Yellow and White Gold
Located in Milano, IT
Fine enamel 18 karat yellow and white gold bee brooch with diamonds approximately 0.20 ctw.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
$6,030Sale Price|20% Off
White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Red Coral Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are available also with Yellow Gold Bees on the Flowers. Both Earrings are also available separately.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 1...
Set Of Six Mahogany Georgian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The seats are upholstered in a violet tone fabric with gold bees. For restoration. Dimensions: 38" H x 21 1/2" W x 22" D x 19" H seat Condition: Please review the detail photos.
Category
20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Decorative Golden Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee
$352Sale Price / item|25% Off
Vintage Decorative Golden Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee
Located in Wembley, GB
A beautiful vintage golden bee ornament for your room. An impressive size, this golden bee is a gorgeous statement piece for a shelf or sideboard! 29 x 15 x 13cm As you see in a pic...
Category
Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
Vintage Decorative Silver Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee
$352Sale Price / item|25% Off
Vintage Decorative Silver Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee
Located in Wembley, GB
A beautiful vintage silver bee ornament for your room. An impressive size, this silver bee is a gorgeous statement piece for a shelf or sideboard! 29 x 15 x 13cm
Category
Vintage 1980s British Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
Gallen Benson Bee Hive 18k Solid Gold & Black Leather Bolo Tie Bee Aiguillettes
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Black Leather Weight: 84 Grams Strap Type: 3.5mm - Braided black leather cord - 42" (approx. - end to end) Pendant Height: 42.4mm (1.6") (approx. -...
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Ring 42 Diamonds 0.15CT 1 Green Garnet 0.43CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.23CT 24 Rubies 0.34CT 18K Yellow Gold 4.04GM Ruby jewelry is rich in all the connotation...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch
$3,450 / item
18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.25CT 1 Pink Sapphire 0.55 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.21 CT 18K Rose Gold 2.56 GM Sapphire’s are celestial st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Bee on Honeycomb Studs Earrings silver, gold
$510Sale Price / item|44% Off
Bee on Honeycomb Studs Earrings silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bee on honeycomb earrings studs with natural citrines briolettes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver
14k Solid Gold Honeycomb Designer Bee Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Band Base Metal: Yellow Gold, 14k Use Occasion: Anniversary Ring Shape: Honey Bee Metal Purity: 14k Sizable: Yes Metal: Yellow Gold Ring S...
Category
2010s Indian Fashion Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Bees Diamond and Red Stone Gold Pins
Located in Geneva, CH
Stylized Bees Diamond baguette cut and Red Stone on yellow Gold Pins.
Category
Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Swarovski Bee Brooch "Jeweler's Collection" Crystal Gold Bumble Bee Pin 1980s
By Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
New, Never Worn Swarovski Amber, Black and Clear Swarovski Crystals are set through out this Big Bumble Bee. She measures 2.33 inches or / 59.39 mm top to bottom 2.63 inches or/ 66.9...
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
14k Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.6 grams Gemstone: Diamond Emerald Dimensions: 19.5 mm x 15.9 mm
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Bee Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Sapphire: 20 round cut = 3.00cttw Dimensions: measures approximately 25mm x 29.8mm Weight: 7.13 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Killer Bee Tray
By Carolyn Barlock
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original sculpture tray made of porcelain, gold and Persian lusters by artist Carolyn Barlock.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Herbert Rosenthal iconic Bee Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold and measuring 3/4 inch in length and 1 inch Wing tip to tip.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin
$3,712Sale Price|25% Off
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow and white gold diamond "Bee" pin, containing 60 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.60cts and 2 round ruby eyes weighing .10pts.
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Bumblee Bee Brooch 14k Inscect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Bumblee Bee, Inscect Measurements Tall: 11/16" (16.7mm) Wide: 25/32" (19.1mm) Weight: 2.6 Gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Bee Brooch Pin 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Emerald Gold Brooch in 14KT yellow gold, pretty green brooch pin! METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:2.75 Item25000006 mta WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Bee Pin Brooch 14KT yellow gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Natural ruby pin in 14KT yellow gold, stunning brooch with vivid rubies! METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:2.97 Item25000007 mmt WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, loc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Napier Gold Tone Bumble Bee Brooch
By Napier
Located in New York, NY
Napier gold tone Bumble Bee brooch measures 1 1/8" in length, 1" in width and 3/8" in depth.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
14K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Bee Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the enchanting elegance of this exquisite brooch, masterfully crafted to mirror the delicate form of a bee. Shaped from the finest 14K yellow gold, its body is ad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Whimsical Rosenthal Bee Ring
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
This charming 18k yellow gold ring features an iconic Herbert Rosenthal bee.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold Green Garnet Bee Ring
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K White Gold Green Garnet Bee Ring 1 Blue Sapphire 0.36 CT 43 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Green Garnets 0.36 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.24 CT 18 K White Gold 3.98 GM Green and glowing, ther...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Garnet, White Gold
Swallowtail Bee Eaters
By Chris Navarro
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Inscribed Artist's signature and edition number on the bronze base of the piece. 5/50
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
14k Gold Cartier Diamond Bee Form Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Perry, FL
14K Gold Mounted Brooch, encrusted with small diamonds, 1" x 7/8", 1.6 dwt. This collectable piece is in good condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A charming and finely crafted vintage bee brooch, rendered in rich 18K yellow gold with delightful attention to detail.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.11tcw Pink Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this vintage bee brooch features a detailed, dimensional design accented with vibrant pink sapphires.
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold Bee For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold bee for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 608 antique edition and 242 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold bee may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A gold bee from Herbert Rosenthal, Tiffany & Co. and Meghna Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a gold bee featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a gold bee for sale for women should be easy, but there are 308 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Gold Bee?
The price for a gold bee starts at $100 and tops out at $122,878 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,449.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
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