18K Gold Flat Mesh Petite Purse
Located in Guaynabo, PR
It is a shiny, flexible and easy to carry purse. Inside one of the gold upper border frame, it is inscribed 18K.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold
Gold Purse 18k
18k French Antique Gold mesh purse - Art Nouveau - Petite gold coin purse bag
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18k solid gold purse is, like most items from this period, dipped in a very yellow gold.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Purse
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Purse Details: Material: 18K yellow gold Stones: approx. 0.27 carats of diamonds, and accented with French cut rubies.
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Purse Charm Pendant
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Purse Charm Pendant is a delightful and luxurious accessory that embodies the fashion-forward spirit of Louis Vuitton.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Paris Solid 18k Gold 1920s Flapper Purse
Located in Honolulu, HI
Two blue sapphires are set on the sides of the purse, very rare vintage solid 18k gold purse.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Scull Pendant Purse Charm
Located in New York, NY
With its exquisite craftsmanship, the 18K White Gold Diamond Skull Charm is not just a piece of jewelry; it's a statement of confidence and a celebration of your unique style.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Women's Diamond Luxurious Purse Pendant
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18K Yellow Gold Women's Diamond Luxurious Purse Pendant
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k Yellow gold handcrafted Women's pendant showcases a melee of Round Brilliant & Baguette Cut diamonds. Diamond Weight : 0.63 Carats Diamond Color: D-F Diamond Clarity: VS2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18k Gold Enamelled Miniature Purse Locket Charm, Circa 1750
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fantastic miniature Georgian charm in the shape of a purse. It's crafted in 18k gold and opens to reveal a small locket compartment.
Category
Antique 1750s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Scheherazade Shiny Crocodile Bag With Diamonds 18K Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Birkin 30 in Rose Scheherazade Shiny Porosus Crocodile with Diamonds • Hardware: 18K White Gold with Original Hermès Diamonds (not aftermarket) • Condition: Pre-owned, excel...
Category
2010s French Tote Bags
18k White Gold 2.00ctw Multi-Color Sapphire Pavé Purse Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 2.00ctw Multi-Color Sapphire Pavé Purse Pendant Necklace Style: Pavé Purse Pendant Necklace Pendant Material: 18k White Gold Chain Material: 18k White Gold Stone Det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 245 Gm of 18K Yellow Gold Clutch /Handbag /Purse, Diamond, & GOLD
Located in New York, NY
STUNNING AND RARE! Vintage 245 Gm of 18K Yellow Gold Clutch /Handbag /Purse, Diamond, & GOLD This exquisite Vintage Clutch Purse from ART DECO TIME was designed with a soft ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. Custom 1.30 Cts Diamond Purse Shape Pendant 18K White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond pendant with purse shaped design featuring 1.30 cts tw brown diamonds and 0.30 cts tw diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Sterle Gold Purse
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Sterle Circa 1950s 4 x 5 1/2 x 7/8 inches
Category
Vintage 1950s Boxes and Cases
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mirabelle Pave Diamond Purse Pendant Necklace 18" White Gold 18k .55ctw Handbag
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mirabelle Metal Content: 18k White Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .55ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Evening Purse
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece made in Cartier's Paris workshops, a diamond studded gold evening purse. In excellent condition, this purse opens to reveal a mirror and more storage space than expec...
Category
Vintage 1960s French More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
500 GM OF 18K Yellow Gold Woven Mesh Clutch Handbag NO MIRROR, JUST GOLD PURSE
Located in New York, NY
STUNNING AND RARE! this purse can fit my I phone 15 pro This exquisite Vintage Clutch Purse from ART DECO TIME was designed with a soft textured woven style, crafted in solid 1...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lacloche Frères Gold and Diamond Pig Purse
By Lacloche Freres
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold, this evening bag is a masterful combination of design, craftsmanship and elegance.
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold
Mirabelle Sapphire Diamond Purse Necklace 17 3/4" White Gold 18k 1.60ctw Satchel
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mirabelle Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.60ctw Cut: Round Color: Dark Blue Natural Diamonds Stone Note...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Purse Micro Mosaics Painting Gilt Metal Gold France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique and extremely rare antique purse is made out of fire gilt metal. The pouch is decorated with six oval and one round painting on glass imitating Roman micro mosaics. The s...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Gilt Metal, Gold
Antique French 18 karat Yellow Gold Mesh Coin Purse Pendant
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This Antique French 18 karat Yellow Gold Mesh Coin Purse Pendant is a charming and unique piece of jewelry with a rich history. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Clutch Purse 408.6 Grams
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage Italian 1960's Clutch Purse was inspired with a soft textured 18k rope chain strap.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Multi Colored Sapphire Purse Pendant 18 Karat White Gold 0.95 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat white gold pendant featuring a purse motif with round brilliants and multi colored Sapphires on a beaded diamond cut chain. Diamonds - 0.45 Carats Sapphires - 0.50 Carats
Category
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Gold Petite Purse Necklace with 1.50 Carat Diamonds & 1.50 Carat Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat white gold 33" pendant necklace is designed with the most elegant petite purse. Round brilliant diamonds and blue sapphires are set in the front of the purse. The clasp...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Petite Purse Pendant w/1.54ct Diamonds & 1.50ct Yellow Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold 33" pendant necklace is designed with the most elegant petite purse. Round brilliant diamonds and yellow sapphires are set in the front of the purse. The c...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lana Marks, Limited Edition, Pink Sapphire and Platinum Cleopatra Clutch Purses
By Lana Marks
Located in Chicago, IL
Engraved: Lana Marks Limited Edition Metal: 18K white gold Gemstones: Pink Sapphire Carat weight: approx. 40 carats Material: Alligator Measurements: 7 (l) x 1.5 (w) x 4 (h) inches ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique von Aminoff 3 Intaglio Fob wax Seal Citrine solid 18K Gold / 8.7gr
Located in SE
The fob hangs from a solid 18K Gold purse-shaped spinner, which is riveted into the side of Citrine stone.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural purse charm or pendant. In 18k gold. Bezel-set with 8 round cut rubies.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Recent Sales
HERMÈS Himalaya Crocodile Diamond Birkin 35 with 18K White Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A RARE & EXCEPTIONAL, MATTE HIMALAYA NILOTICUS CROCODILE DIAMOND BIRKIN 35 WITH 18K WHITE GOLD & DIAMOND HARDWARE HERMÈS, Year Q, 2013 35 w x 25 h x 18 d cm Diamond Quality: VVS, F ...
Category
2010s French Tote Bags
Gold and Diamond Purse
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Gold and Diamond Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the woman who has everything, how about a gold purse? It's basically solid gold. Except for the mirror.
Category
20th Century More Jewelry
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Purse Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Slim allover textured 18K yellow gold magnifying glass. When closed, it looks like a slender gold case. When you slide the diamond button on the side, it opens to reveal a magnif...
Category
Vintage 1930s American More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Hallmarked 18k Solid Gold 3.0ct VS Diamond Floral Filigree Clutch Purse
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
French hallmarked 18k solid gold 3.0ct VS diamond floral filigree clutch purse.
Category
1990s French Contemporary Boxes and Cases
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Superb 18K gold "Sur plateau" musical snuff box purse form
Located in Zonhoven, BE
A superb gold music box, made by the craftsmen of Jean-George Remond & Co in Geneva between 1804 and 1811. The rectangular box is decorated with an exquisite, fine ornamental pattern...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron, Gold
French Woven Gold and Diamond Evening Purse
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite French woven gold and diamond evening purse. Rope weave border encrusted with diamonds.
Category
Vintage 1960s French More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Mini Purse Pendant Necklace
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mini purse pendant on double chain crafted in 18-karat white gold with diamond accents. Signed F. Made in Italy. Height, 1.75 inch Width, 1 inch Length, 47 inches Diamond total cara...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Circa 1950 Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold Evening Purse
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Gold 18K, diamonds Weight : 310 g 12cm x 9 cm x 3 cm
Category
Vintage 1950s French Retro Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique 18 and 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Garnet Coin Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful antique, circa early 1900's, mesh 18 karat yellow gold purse is a charming piece of history. Hundreds of tiny gold links were hand woven together to make this masterpi...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous and unique chatelaine purse from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in solid 14kt yellow gold and sterling silver, this ornate coin purse features a beautiful...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Black & White Diamond Purse Pendant Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Purse Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold. The purse pendant features black and white diamonds, on a 16" double cable link chain with a lobster clasp. 12.8 Grams 0.85" x 0.75"
Category
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Breathtaking 1940's 18k Gold & Pearl Handbag with Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxury evening bag epitomizes 1940's glamour and post-war decadence. The 18 karat gold frame is enhanced by twenty small sapphires (10 on each side) and the clasp not to be out...
Category
1940s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Gold Woven Evening Purse
Located in New York, NY
Woven Gold Evening purse with Mirror. This purse is made out of woven 18k yellow gold with a mirror on the interior opening.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Artist Boxes and Cases
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Gold Purse Watch
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, by Cartier, France. A women's purse can hold many secrets, but who expects a solid gold Cartier time piece!
Category
Vintage 1950s French Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Woven Gold Purse
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
A hand made woven gold design, this is a purse by Cartier. The interior is finished in brown suede and has a fitted mirror. This purse is substantial as it weighs a net of 500 gram...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vanity Items
Materials
18k Gold
1970s Vintage Gucci 18K Gold Clasp Black Crocodile Wallet
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This black Crocodile wallet by Gucci features an 18KT gold Franc circa 1922 closure and dust bag and is excellent condition. The clasp is stamped Gucci at the base of the inside. ...
Category
20th Century Italian Wallets
Hermes Diamond & 18k White Gold Shiny Crocodile Skin Bearn Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Diamond & 18k White Gold Shiny Crocodile Skin Bearn Wallet Blue shiny Porosus Crocodile skin wallet with 18k white gold 'H' closure that is fully adorned with 0.8cts of brill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wallets
CARTIER 2 Tone 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Platinum Clutch Purse
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Chic estate clutch purse by Cartier, circa 1950s-60s. It features an engine turned basketweave design of white and yellow gold, with two tone twisted rope accents as borders. Purse a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Bvlgari 18K Gold 1960's Two Tone Opera Clutch Purse
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This is a very heavy and meticulously fabricated opera clutch with a long gold chain handle and a mirror from 1960's. Signed, with maker's mark, numbered. Approximately 9.00 x 5.00 i...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold, Silk and Hand Woven Bamboo Museum Held Bag
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti
Located in New Hope, PA
Elsa Peretti was deeply inspired by a trip to Japan, and this stunning 18 karat gold and 24 karat gold lacquered hand woven bamboo bag is a result of that inspiration. Elsa collabor...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières
French Antique Gold mesh purse - coin purse in 18 ct yellow gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
The lovely necklace in the pictures is not included, but is also for sale. Width purse : Between 6,5 cm and 8,5 cm Length purse : 7 cm Total Weight : 45,9 gr Condition : Very Goo...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s GUCCI Red Animal Skin and 18K Yellow Gold Card Holder Wallet
By Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s GUCCI Red Animal Skin and 18K Yellow Gold Card Holder Wallet Product details: Red/ burgundy animal skin card holder wallet Fits four cards, two on each side All the hardwar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Wallets
Vintage French-Made Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Basket Weave Clutch Purse
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Vintage French-Made Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Basket Weave Clutch Purse
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Hallmarks: French 18k gold assay marks, maker's mark. Weight: 384 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Enamel Frames and Objects
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Diamond Gold Clutch Purse
Located in New York, NY
This stylish 18K white gold clutch is decorated with 1.60 carats of diamonds at the buckle and contains original small comb and lipstick container.
Category
Vintage 1950s More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mother of Pearl Purse Pendant on Chain in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Necklace Weight: 4 grams Pearl: Mother of Pearl Chain Length: 18" Clasp: Lobster Pendant Measurements: 8.9 mm x 11 mm Stamped: "7...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Diamond Gold Clutch Purse
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 18K white and yellow gold and diamond clutch bag by Bulgari, circa 1960-70s. It features a basket weave design, with a twisted rope details around the edges. The top...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960's Diamond Ladies Italian 18K White Gold Clutch Purse
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage Clutch Purse from the 1960s was designed with a soft textured woven style, crafted in solid with 18K White Gold.
Category
Vintage 1960s Boxes and Cases
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Velvet Gold Evening Purse
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The black velvet bag of trapezoidal shape with a gold frame, numbered, French assay marks, French maker's marks for Cartier. The bag is stamped Cartier, and the gold is stamped with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Artist Boxes and Cases
Materials
18k Gold
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Gold Purse 18k For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold purse 18k for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 33 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold purse 18k may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing gold purse 18k — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Bulgari and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a gold purse 18k featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold purse 18k, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Gold Purse 18k?
Prices for a gold purse 18k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $475 and can go as high as $192,774, while this accessory, on average, fetches $23,000.
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.