Personalised 14ct Yellow or Peach Solid Gold Starmap Pendant, Celestial Necklace
By The Remarkable Goldsmiths
Located in Dartmouth, England
I wanted the pendant to feel like a piece of beautiful treasure, like a solid gold talisman in your hand, so it has a smooth beautiful rounded shape.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Skull Necklace Emerald Memento Mori Medal Pendant Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Every piece is handmade using traditional artisanal methods. Materials: 14k Gold-Plated Brass Gemstones: Green Emerald Design: Memento Mori skull medal pendant on a heavy gold-pla...
Emerald, Gold Plate, Brass, 14k Gold
Aquamarine Dome Cabochon Ring Gold Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold-plated 925 sterling silver Gemstone: Aquamarine dome oval cabochons Color: Gold, Blue Design: Open double bypass ring featuring a pair of dome oval aquamarine ...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Snake Ring Gold Ruby Coil Wrap Serpent Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Gold Mandala Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Suspended from a premium 14kt gold-filled chain, the brilliant talisman catches the light with every movement.
High Dome Aquamarine Ring Cabochon Cocktail Ring Gold Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Gold plated brass Gemstone: Aquamarine, black diamond Color: Gold, seafoam blue, black Design: Wide band with high dome cabochon aquamarine and back-set black diamond s...
Black Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Rose Pendant Necklace Gold Flower Charm Long Link Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Gold Bypass Ring Black White Diamond Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Black Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Gold Collar Necklace Blue Enamel Diamond Star Torque Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Gold Collar Necklace Light Blue Enamel Diamond Star Torque Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Sapphire Bypass Ring in Gold, Black Diamond Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each piece is made by hand and treated as a modern talisman. Materials: 14k gold plated brass Gemstone: Black diamond, blue sapphire Color: Gold, black, blue Design: Dual fluted dom...
Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Black Diamond Heart Necklace Black Enamel Puffy Heart Pendant Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Smoky Quartz Ring in Gold, Black Enamel Star Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Onyx Cocktail Ring in Gold, Black Cabochon Black Enamel Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Light Blue Enamel Shark Tooth Necklace Gold Plated Link Chain 24 Inch
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN has been featured in Vogue, W, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire and carried by Bergdorf Goodman, Le Bon Marché, H Lorenzo, Matches, Lane Crawford, United Arrows, Iset...
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold, Brass, Enamel
Diamond Bow Ring in Gold, Victorian Sculptural Band White Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Double Heart Bow Ring in Gold with Diamond, Antiqued
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Micromosaic Pendant of 14k Gold, Circa 1830
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Materials & Testing Micromosaic: Hand-set Italian glass tesserae Gold: 14k, confirmed via both X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and traditional acid testing Provenance Reconstructed fro...
14k Gold
Snake Ring in Gold with White Topaz, Emerald Eyes Serpent Wrap Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Emerald, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
Teeth Cuff Bracelet in Gold with White Diamond, Memento Mori Open Bangle
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each piece is made by hand and treated as a modern talisman. Materials: 14k gold plated brass Gemstone: White diamond Color: Gold, white Design: Open cuff formed from a row of cast ...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Snake Ring in Gold with Aquamarine, Double Serpent Wrap Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Emerald, Ruby, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Ruby Cross Cuff Bracelet Gold Chain Open Bangle J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Famed for bespoke commissions for rock icons and screen legends, each handcrafted piece serves as an empowering modern talisman. Materials: 14k gold plated brass Gemstone: Ruby Co...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Garnet Bangle Bracelet in Gold, White Enamel and Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each piece is made by hand and treated as a modern talisman. Materials: 14k gold plated brass with hand painted white enamel Gemstone: Garnet, white diamond Color: Gold, white, red ...
Garnet, Diamond, Enamel, Brass, Gold Plate
Black Enamel Heart Necklace with Black Diamond, Winged Heart Pendant Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
John Hardy Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Legends Naga Enhancer Pendant
By John Hardy
Located in New York, NY
From John Hardy’s iconic Legends Naga Collection, this enhancer pendant is crafted in sterling silver with accents of 18K yellow gold. Worn as a talisman, the pendant embodies streng...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Star Necklace in Gold with White and Black Diamond, Black Enamel Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Star Necklace in Gold with Black and White Diamond, Midnight Blue Enamel Orb
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Virgin Mary Medal Necklace Silver Sapphire Diamond Pendant Gold Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featured in Vogue, W Magazine, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire. Materials: Gold-plated brass chain, solid silver medal Gemstones: White diamonds and square blue sapphires Col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver...
Blue Enamel Star Ring in Gold with Diamonds, Celestial Orb Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, E...
Blue Topaz Snake Ring in Gold, Double Serpent Emerald Eyes Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Wendy Brandes 18K Gold Whistle Locket With Surprise Inside and 1.13 TCW Diamonds
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
The surprising heft of the gold adds a comforting, talismanic strength to the piece.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Made in Italy 18K Yellow Gold Bespoke Energetic Balance Onyx Hematite Cufflinks
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Made in Italy 18K Yellow Gold Bespoke Onyx Hematite Talisman Cufflinks for Energetic Balance.
Gold, 18k Gold
Fleur de Lis Ring in Gold, Black Enamel Band with White Diamond Fleur de lis
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each piece is made by hand and treated as a modern talisman. Materials: 14k gold plated 925 sterling silver with hand painted black enamel Gemstone: White diamond Color: Gold, black...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold, Silver
Horseshoe Charm Bangle Bracelet Ruby Diamond Twisted J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each design is crafted by hand using old-world metalworking methods, bringing ancient iconography Materials: Gold-plated brass Gemstone: Ruby (7 pieces), Diamond (2 pieces) Color:...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Black Diamond Truth Cuff Bracelet Pave Word Open Bangle J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Famed for styling music icons like Keith Richards and Def Leppard, her handcrafted pieces are created using classic artisanal techniques to serve as modern protective talismans. Mat...
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Blue Sapphire Black Diamond Horseshoe Cuff Bracelet Blue Enamel Lucky
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each piece is made entirely by hand using old-world methods, crafted to serve as an authentic personal talisman. Materials: Gold-plated brass, light blue enamel Gemstone: Blue sapp...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Lucky Horseshoe Cuff Bracelet Ruby Black Enamel Nameplate Bangle
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Yale Whiffenpoofs Dragon Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
This whimsical dragon mascot pendant in fourteen-karat yellow gold is the perfect talisman with a great backstory.
14k Gold
Coral Pink Enamel Cuff Bracelet Black Diamond Star Spheres J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Famed for custom commissions for music legends and screen icons, each handcrafted design serves as a protective modern talisman. Materials: Gold-plated brass, pink glitter enamel G...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Light Blue Enamel Cuff Bracelet Diamond Star Spheres Celestial Open Bangle
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Famed for custom commissions for music legends and screen icons, each handcrafted design serves as a protective modern talisman. Materials: Gold-plated brass, light blue enamel Gem...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Black and White Diamond Star Cocktail Ring Blue Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Famed for her bespoke commissions for legendary rock artists and world royalty, each handcrafted design serves as an empowering modern talisman. Materials: 14k gold plated brass wit...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Black Diamond Heart Earrings, Winged Heart Drop Dangle Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Her award winning pieces have been carried by Bergdorf Goodman and Le Bon Marché and worn by Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, and Uma Thurman, each one made by hand and treated as a m...
Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
Dangle Ring Black Enamel Diamond Star Sphere Celestial J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Famed for custom commissions for music legends and screen icons, each handcrafted design serves as a protective modern talisman. Materials: Gold-plated silver, hand-painted black en...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Unique Piece Rose Quartz Gray Diamonds Silk Rope Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini bohemian-style handcrefted pendant made of Silver Sterling and 24 carat Gold plating This surrealists talisman piece is inspired by the natural beauty of the world a...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Chopard Happy Hearts Bordeaux Quilted Leather Mini Chain Bag 95000-1099
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The zip closure, beautifully adorned with the Chopard heart-talisman in rose gold-toned steel, adds a touch of romance to this delightful clutch that can be worn on the shoulder than...
$769Sale Price|30% Off
Chopard Happy Hearts Mini Chain Green Quilted Leather Bag 95000-1100
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
The zip closure, beautifully adorned with the Chopard heart-talisman in rose gold-toned steel, adds a touch of romance to this delightful clutch that can be worn on the shoulder than...
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.