Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold
14k Gold
$7,475
H 2.41 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Antique Waltham Pocket Watch with Chain & Fob in Rose Gold and Heraldic Crest
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in New York, NY
The antique Waltham pocket watch, paired with its chain and fob, is a remarkable example of late
Rose Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Chain Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold and platinum ladies fob watch chain; part of our
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Lincoln & Grant Portrait Fob
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional antique pocket watch chain crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a substantial
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous early Rose Gold Folding Watch chain. Measuring 3.8 x .65. This would look amazing added to
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
gauge 14 karat yellow gold rope watch chain with T Bar, spring ring and very unique Elks tooth Fob. The
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Graduated Curblink Necklace 9k Gold Tassel Watch Fob
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian curb link chain necklace crafted in 9k rose gold
9k Gold, Rose Gold
14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel Necklace, Bracelet or Pocket Chain & Masonic Fob
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking handmade necklace, bracelet, or pocket watch chain. Each link is hand
White Gold, Enamel
14 Karat Gold Black Jet Pocket Watch Chain Fob
Located in Wallkill, NY
1880's to 1890's Jet Watch Chain Fob. Lovely piece in lovely condition. 16.08 mm in diameter on
14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Mid Century Watch Chain. Measuring 4.5 in. long with a weaved ball that has 2 small accent
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Victorian Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Victorian Watch Chain. Chain Measuring 6 in. long with a Gold Knot that has a center rose
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain Fob
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exceptional Antique 14K Rose and White Gold Pocket Watch Chain. Stunning links on this piece
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Victorian era. Victorian curb chain bracelets with authentic watch keys and gemstone fobs are highly
Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold
$280
H 1.13 in W 0.63 in D 0.88 in
Antique Austrian Girl Figural Cigar Cutter for Pocket Watch Chain, FOB, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
your humidor or at your pocket watch chain. Found at an Estate Sale in Vienna, Austria.
Metal, Bronze
Antique Gold Watch Fob Chain
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 karat watch fob chain with attached t-bar and hanging fob. Lightweight with elaborate
9k Gold
10k Gold Georgian Watch Fob Wax Seal Necklace with Lemon Quartz
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
Georgian 30" watch chain. Citrine and aquamarine faceted stones, antique clasp.
Quartz, 10k Gold
Upcycled watch fob chain and moonstone charm bracelet by Glitter and Gold Studio
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
This lovely, elevated charm bracelet features an 14k white gold upcycled vintage watch fob chain
Moonstone
9 Kt Rose Gold Double Albert Gentleman's Pocket Watch Chain and 18 Kt Gold Fob
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A 9 Kt Rose gold Double Albert Gentleman's pocket watch chain with an 18 Kt gold George III 1788
Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
9 Kt Rose Gold Double Albert Gentleman's Pocket Watch Chain and 18 Kt Fob
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A 9 Kt rose gold double albert gentleman's pocket watch chain with T bar and swivel fittings with a
Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century 14-Karat Gold Watch Fob Chain and Pendants
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century 14-karat gold watch fob chain and pendants. Weight: 50 grams. Shipping within the
Gold
Antique 14K White Gold Watch Fob Chain
Located in Henderson, NV
Antique 14K white gold watch fob, composed of a series of pierced long bar links. Measurements
14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Link - 13 inches
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Link - 13 inches. This gorgeous vintage
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian English 9ct Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a deep yellow color, with cable link chain, each stamped with 9c
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
British, Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Heart Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a rose gold, with cable link chain, each stamped with 9c, Albert
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Scottish Art Deco 9ct Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a rose gold, with trombone link chain, each stamped with 9c, Albert
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain. Lovely chunky
Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Intricate Chain / Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Intricate Necklace / Watch Fob - 14 Inches. This
Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Spinning Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
watch or wearing as a necklace. It has had a later 9kt yellow gold safety chain added. The chain is
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Art Deco 9ct Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Enamelled Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Art Deco era 9ct yellow gold fancy link watch chain or Albert chain, this is a
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
1902 9k Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain and Shield Fob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Albert watch chain are accented with a subtle cuff at either end and hallmarked with the 9k gold fineness
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link / Watch Fob Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link / Watch Fob Chain. This beautiful chain is
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace - 15 inches. This
Yellow Gold
Victorian Watch Chain and Garnet Greyhound Dog Head Fob
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique and charming fob watch chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold
Garnet, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Victorian Citrine Watch Fob Slide Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Citrine: 1 round cut = 1.25ct Dimensions: necklace
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace Watch Fob - 24 Inches. This
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Antique 14k Rose Gold Watch Chain Fob Connector, Circa 1900s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Antique 14k Rose Gold Watch Chain Fob Connector Circa 1900s Here is your chance to
Rose Gold
1920s Rose Gold Albert Chain and Fob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional and impressive antique 9 karat rose gold Albert watch chain and fob; part of our
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace Watch Fob - 16 Inches. This
Yellow Gold
Victorian Rolled Gold Pocketwatch FOB Chain Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian rolled gold pocket watch FOB chain necklace. Measuring 16 inches long, made with a chain
Gold Plate
Victorian 12K Rose Gold Watch Fob Double Row Bracelet Link Chain - 13 Inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this exquisite antique watch fob, a true piece of history from the Victorian
Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Cream Roman Dial Pendant Fob Watch with Gold Chain
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Fob Watch, cream roman dial with minute railtrack on outer edge of the
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1900s Antique Fob Chain in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1900's fob chain in 18 karat yellow gold; part of our diverse antique
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Fob Chain, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold ladies fob watch chain; part of our diverse antique
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Albert Fob Chain Hallmarked Birmingham 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This solid 15k rose gold solid Albert fob watch chain is completely original with fob T-bar, extra
15k Gold
Antique Art Deco 10k/14k Yellow Gold T Link Drop Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful watch fob is crafted in 10k yellow gold and 14k yellow gold T drop. The chain has an intricate
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.25 in W 1.75 in L 2.25 in
Omega Swiss 1916 14-Karat, 17 Jeweled Gold Pocket Watch and Chain Fob
By Omega
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, double back covers that close nice and tight, 15 inch chain with fob (also 14-karat gold), clock face
Gold
16 3/8" Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This late 19th century fancy link watch chain has been crafted in solid 14k gold. It is a stunning
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1900s Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
Watch fob chains have grown in popularity over recent years. This one can be worn as a necklace or
9k Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This early 20th century Art Deco fancy link watch chain has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Hairwork Watch fob chain, 9k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting and sentimental Victorian hairwork watch chain / Fob chain. Intricately woven mid
9k Gold
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain / Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain / Watch Fob. This beautiful vintage chain watch
Yellow Gold
Antique sterling silver Albert chain, tassel, watch chain fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
silver and rose gold fronted shield fob attached, this is engraved on the reverse with a personal
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Link Chain Watch Fob Necklace - 18 inches. This
Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Intricate Chain Necklace Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Intricate Chain Necklace Watch Fob. This gorgeous piece
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Link Watch FOB Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10k yellow gold Dimensions: FOB chain is 13 ½-inches long and
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Gold Fob w/ Faceted Quartz on Long Double Watch Neck Guard Chain
Located in Frazier Park, CA
Rolo Link Watch Neck Guard Chain Chain 62” 9K Marked “9 CT” 3 mm wide 29.2 g Fob 5” Chain 9K Marked
Quartz, Rose Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain w Fob Clip w T Bar
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
to a favorite pocket watch and hard to find fob extension chain. Gift boxed.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Watch Chain w T-Bar and NY Times Picture Case Fob
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Elegantly handmade fourteen carat (14K) yellow gold sixteen inch watch chain with T- bar and unique
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1912 Antique Yellow Gold Albert Chain with Seal Fob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9 carat yellow gold Albert watch chain fitted with a seal fob; part
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct 375 Gold Antique Clasp, Rose Gold Chain & Fob Bar
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Antique Fob Bar,Rose Gold Chain & Clasp All three pieces are Fully Hallmarked In
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Watch Fob Necklace. This classic necklace is
Yellow Gold
9 kt Gold Watch Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
9 karat rose gold, watch chain only. No Fob. Not returnable
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Two Color Gold Watch Chain Fob
Located in Wallkill, NY
Yellow and White Gold Victorian Watch Chain White gold links are etched C Clasp 12.5" Long
10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s 14K White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exceptional Antique 14K White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain or Necklace. Stunning links on this
14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 9k Rose Gold and Sterling Silver Fob Pendant, Watch Chain Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive vintage, early 1930's sterling silver and Rose gold shield fob. A nice heavy little
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Antique Watch Chain Necklace with Locket Charm Fob
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
vintage pocket watch or watch charm. This antique cable chain is fourteen karat 14k yellow gold and is
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain or Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning links on this early 10K gold Watch Chain. Measuring approximately 13.88 long end to end
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Fob Pendent Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique Carnelian Yellow Gold Watch Fob Pendant Chain Necklace. Featuring one double cabochon
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain or Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning links on this early 14K White gold Watch Chain. Measuring approximately 14-7/8 long end to
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 10K White Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain or Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exceptional Antique 10K White Gold Pocket Watch Chain. Stunning links on this piece, Measuring
10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Fobs on a Watch Chain Bracelet c1880-1900
Located in Litchfield, CT
The hand made watch chain makes a perfect bracelet to festoon with these colorful and interesting
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold
$680Sale Price|60% Off
18K White Gold 8mm South Sea Pearl & 0.14ct Diamonds Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This 18K white gold ring centers an 8 mm South Sea pearl distinguished by its soft whitish glow and smooth, high‑luster surface. The pearl sits gracefully between tapered baguette di...
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Geometric Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring A refined 1980s platinum ring defined by its geometric architecture and commanding presence. A round brilliant diamond anchors the center, its classic ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$720Sale Price|20% Off
10k Yellow Gold 1 Carat Blue Sapphire Concave Chanel Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
I really love this ring. It's such a great design. It has 40 square cut channel set natural blue sapphires totaling 1 carat. They are all set in a 10k yellow gold band. The ring ...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold, 1920s Diamond & Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings 18ct White Gold Circa 1920s Step into elegance with this stunning pair of 18ct white gold 1920s drop earrings, a true statement piece perfect for any specia...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,950
H 1.85 in W 0.25 in Dm 1 in
Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created in Switzerland by Mido for the Bugatti company. Made during the art deco period in t...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Four-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are four rubies totalling 80pts and six rose cut diamonds. The stones are set flush within the decorative scroll setting. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Large Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Swivel Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous swivel fob holds a yellow citrine stone and the frame and loop is modelled out of 9ct gold. The frame has a snake like feel to it and twists and turns. Height includi...
Citrine, Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Antique Victorian 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era rose cut diamond peandant in heart designe topped with a swallow bird and a ruby stone with engraved detailed work on the back estimate diamond weight 1.5 carat...
Michael Kneebone Indicolite Tourmaline White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Indicolite tourmaline is featured in this classic three stone ring. Indicolite (origin: the Minas Gerais, Brazil) is an incredibly rare blue variety of tourmaline. This gem is face...
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 18k Gold
$1,815 / item
Heart garnet Eternity Ring in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with heart natural garnets. Heart garnet eternity ring band. Valentines gift jewelry. Full circle of hearts. January birthstone ring. Heart Garnet gold ring. Love ring....
Garnet, 14k Gold
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Antique Swivel Seal Pendant/Charm Carnelian & Blood-Stone British Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Antique swivel seal pendant set with Carnelian and Blood-Stone set in 9-carat rose gold, British Hallmarked Birmingham 1900, Sponsor mark "M&M". Could be able to wear it as a pendant...
Carnelian, 9k Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Monogram Duffle Bag $2850
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Conroe, TX
Salvatore Ferragamo Brand New With Tags $2850 Charcoal and black leather and acetate Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Duffle Bag Zips across the top from both sides Dual Flat Logo Handles...
Antique Garnet Snake Bracelet Victorian Serpent Bangle circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Victorian Coiled Snake Bracelet with beautiful Bohemian Garnets set in the head and eyes dating to circa 1830-1870. The bangle bracelet is ...
Garnet, Gold-filled
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.