Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Angel Openwork Flying Wing Heaven Trumpet Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Openwork Flying Wing Heaven Angel Trumpet Brooch, Gold Tone Very good
Gold Plate
$1,481
W 3.94 in L 3.67 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Huge Baroque Sun Logo Openwork Chunky Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. A very beautiful
Gold Plate
$1,481
W 0.32 in L 17.33 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Red Large Interlocked Leaf Flower Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Large Interlocked Red Leaf Flower Charm Openwork Interlocked Chain
Gold Plate
$2,077
W 1.19 in L 13.78 in
Givenchy Vintage Trio Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Layers Olive Leaf Flower Openwork Watch Link Chunky Collar
Gold Plate
$359
W 0.6 in L 2.6 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Crystals Long Fire Croissant Swirl Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Long Fire Croissant Crystals Swirl Openwork Modernist Brooch
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Crystals Double Water Drop Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Enamel Crystals Double Water Tear Drop Openwork Elegant
Gold Plate, Enamel
$497
W 0.52 in L 0.67 in
Christian Dior Vintage Logo CD Monogram Hallmark Classic Openwork Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Openwork Petite Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A very beautiful pair of
Gold Plate
$885
W 0.71 in L 1.38 in
Givenchy Vintage Pink Rose Cluster Crystal Double Flower Openwork Clip Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Pink Rose Cluster Crystals Double Flourish Blossom Flower Leaf Openwork
Gold Plate
$1,287
W 2.96 in L 2.96 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Huge Openwork Flower Pentagram Pearl Crystals Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Huge Extra Large 3D Vivid Curled Openwork Flower Pentagram White
Gold Plate
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Long Black Crystals Swirl Flame Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Long Black Enamel Crystals Swirl Flame Openwork Modernist
Gold Plate
$456
W 0.44 in L 0.79 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Double Oval Sapphire Crystal Openwork Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Double Oval Sapphire Navy Blue Crystals Openwork Elegant Modernist Clip
Gold Plate
$3,700
W 0.48 in L 1.5 in
Diamond Sapphire Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Openwork Drop White Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A radiant diamond at the center, beautifully encircled by a vibrant sapphires. The openwork design
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,479
W 1.03 in L 7.49 in
Christian Dior 1970s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Square Double Mesh Openwork Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Crystals Square Double Mesh Openwork Interlocked Wide Modernist Elegant Bracelet, Gold Plated Very good
Gold Plate
$6,042
W 1.03 in L 17.72 in
Christian Dior 1970s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Stars Square Mesh Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Crystals Stars Square Double Mesh Openwork Interlocked Triangle Wide Modernist Elegant Necklace, Gold
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Baroque Openwork Cross Clover Twist Bow Round Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Baroque Cross Clover Twist Bow Round Circle Openwork
Gold Plate
$6,042
W 0.71 in L 18.12 in
Christian Dior Vintage Oval Ruby Citrine Topaz Openwork Flower Crystal Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Oval Ruby Red Citrine Topaz Yellow Orange Amber Openwork
Gold Plate
$1,287
W 1.03 in L 1.19 in
Christian Dior Vintage Oval Citrine Topaz Crystal Openwork Flower Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Baroque Oval Citrine Topaz Yellow Amber Orange Crystals Openwork
Gold Plate
$788
W 2.09 in L 2.17 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Relief Openwork Elegant
Gold Plate
$594
W 1.19 in L 1.26 in
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Baroque Crystals Heart Love Openwork Carved Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Baroque White Clear Crystals Heart Love Openwork Carved Elegant Brooch
Gold Plate
$788
W 2.09 in L 2.17 in
Christian Dior 1980s Huge Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Modernist
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Large Oval Crystal Amethyst Heart Openwork Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Crystals Amethyst Purple Cabochon Heart Openwork Pendant
Gold Plate
$1,287
W 2.68 in L 3.39 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Large Cross Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch Necklace
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage 1994 Textured Logo CC Coco Engraved Flower Openwork Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1994 Vintage Textured Logo CC Coco Engraved Flower Openwork Modernist Elegant Clip
Gold Plate
$2,479
W 0.87 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior Vintage Rose Crystals Openwork Pearls Five Layer Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Rose Flower Openwork Crystals Pendant Beads Pearls Five 5 Layers
Gold Plate
$885
W 1.11 in L 1.11 in
Christian Dior Vintage White Round Pearl Flower Clover Openwork Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Round Pearl Flower Clover Openwork Interlocked Rope Elegant Clip
Gold Plate
Spectacular 19th C. French Bronze Openwork 20 Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regal and fine French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with an intricate open design. Each arm has the appearance of a five light chandelier and the five hanging rods are defined by cartouche ...
Bronze
$289
W 0.6 in L 0.71 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Five Strands Openwork Shell Modernist Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Five 5 Strands Openwork Shell Dome Modernist Clip Earrings
Gold Plate
$400
W 0.87 in L 1.11 in
Crown Trifari 1950s White Pearls Flower Wing Openwork Interlock Clip Earrings
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Flower Wing White Pearls Openwork Interlock Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold
Gold Plate
Victorian 26 Cttw. Emerald, Tsavorite and Diamond Openwork Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Discover exceptional artistry with this Gemistry Victorian Emerald, Tsavorite, and Diamond Openwork
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Square Enamel Branch Rhinestone Openwork Earrings
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Square branch rhinestone openwork earrings. - Gold and dark copper tone
$788
W 1.34 in L 14.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE Double Square Ruby Crystal Openwork Link Pyramid Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Double Square Diamond Ruby Red Crystals Openwork Link Pyramid
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
$1,287
W 1.66 in L 2.45 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Amethyst Heart Bell Water Drop Openwork Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches, barely noticeable, Rare to find. A
Gold Plate
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Openwork Flower Heart Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
SAINT LAURENT. - Massive flower openwork heart earrings. - Gold tone hardware. - Clipback earrings
Belle Epoque Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring w Openwork Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
each side, further backed by gold open work visible on the underside. All of this open-work masterfully
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$359
W 1.38 in L 1.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Fire Knot Leaf Swirl Rope Openwork Modernist Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Unisex Large Openwork Knot Leaf Swirl Rope Fire Dots Modernist
Gold Plate
$1,675
W 2.49 in L 2.56 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Ruby Vintage Large Heart Openwork Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Heart Love Interlocked Openwork Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition, only dark at back of pin. Very
Gold Plate
$5,550 / item
W 0.71 in L 1.15 in
【Vine Symphony】Openwork Rose Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A striking fusion of elegance and modern artistry, these 18K white gold earrings feature luminous 9
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
$400
W 1.34 in L 2.05 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970 Vintage Flower Leaf Domed Five Petal Openwork Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970 Vintage Vivid Textured Flower Leaf Five Petal Openwork Dome Brooch, Gold
Gold Plate
$691
W 1.58 in L 1.97 in
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Openwork Round Swirl Knot White Pearl Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Large Openwork Oval Round Swirl Knot Twist White Pearl Elegant
Gold Plate
$691
W 2.09 in L 2.64 in
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Openwork White Circle Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Chunky Statement Brooch
Gold Plate
Trifari Vintage Orange Grey Enamel Baroque Flower White Pearl Openwork 2 Set
By Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari Vintage 1980s Orange Pink Grey Enamel Flower White Round Pearl Cabochon Oval Openwork
Gold Plate
$2,997
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 2.76 in
1980s Hand-carved Gilded Baroque-style Mirror with Openwork Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
A stunning Baroque mirror with a hand-carved wooden frame and gold leaf finish. Its openwork
Wood
$497
W 1.97 in L 1.97 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Large White Oval Pearls Openwork Round Wreath Flower Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Openwork Dome Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches, since over 70 years
Gold Plate, Enamel
$1,481 / set
L 30.71 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Crystals Openwork Double Leaf Dangle Chunky Long Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Unisex 1980s Double Dangle Drop Openwork Crystals Chunky Statement
Gold Plate
$1,675
W 1.15 in L 1.5 in
Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval Openwork Two Bird Flower Leaf Branch Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Oriental Style Extra Large Oval Openwork Two Bird Leaf Branch Flower
Gold Plate
$1,287
W 1.78 in L 1.78 in
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Red Bead Cabochon Swirl Circle Openwork Dome Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Red Bead Cabochon Swirl Circle Domed Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch
Gold Plate
$1,883
W 1.82 in L 2.68 in
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1998 Large Openwork Pearls Face Mask Rose Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Lacroix Vintage Noel 1998 Baroque Large Openwork Pearls Face Mask Roses Flower Modernist
Gold Plate
$788
W 1.03 in L 1.11 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Flower Blue Pink Green Crystals Openwork Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Vintage Arty Blue Pink Green Shining Crystals Cluster Flower Openwork
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1969 Baroque Pink Emerald Marble Tassel Openwork 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1969 Baroque Pink Emerald Green Marble Oval Round Stones Openwork Tassel
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Crystals Openwork Cluster Flower Leaf Braid Omega 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Sparkling Crystals Cluster Flower Leaf Openwork Braided Chain Omega
Gold Plate
$691
W 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Fendi Vintage 1980s Fendista Logo F Baroque Round Openwork Dome Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s F Fendista Black Enamel Logo Baroque Round Circle Openwork Dome Modernist Clip
Gold Plate
$1,093
W 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Fendi Vintage F Fendista Baroque Large Round Pearl Openwork Leaf Clip Earrings
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Pearl Openwork Leaf Dome Clip Earrings, Gold Plated A very beautiful pair of clip on earrings by Fendi
Gold Plate
$400
W 1.58 in L 3.35 in
Luxury Openwork Red Fire Circle Crystals Cluster Black Tassel Drop Clip Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Luxury Openwork Red Fire Circle Cluster Black Tassel Crystal Drop Clip Earrings, Swarovski Element
Gold Plate, Enamel
$456
W 2.09 in L 1.42 in
Christian Dior 1980 Vintage Large Glow Ribbon Knot Bow Crystals Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Glow Gift Ribbon Knot Bow Butterfly Crystals Openwork Elegant
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage White Enamel Crystal Openwork Chunky Pendant Cuban 2 Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Enamel Crystals Spiral Openwork Elegant Chunky Pendant Cuban
Gold Plate
$1,093
W 1.19 in L 1.97 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Jade Emerald Stone Openwork Flower Leaf Tree Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Jade Emerald Green Stones Fruit Openwork Flower Leaf Tree
Gold Plate
$497
W 1.19 in L 2.17 in
Crown Trifari 1950s Bouquet Flower Cluster White Pearl Openwork Long Leaf Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Long Leaf Flower Bouquet White Pearls Cluster Openwork Brooch, Gold
Gold Plate
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.