Gold Granulated Beads
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Stud Earrings
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Coral, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Greek Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
2010s Greek Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Greek Revival Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Egyptian Revival Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, White Diamond, D...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, White Diamond, D...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dome Rings
Tanzanite, Rhodium, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, White Diamond, D...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings
Blue Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if beads are real gold, you can try placing a magnet near them. If you observe an attraction, your beads are either gold-plated or crafted out of base metal, as solid gold alloys used to produce jewelry aren't usually magnetic. Hallmarks on a clasp may also help you identify real gold. Some makers will use the abbreviation “K” preceded by a number, such as “14K” or “18K,” to signify real gold. Others use a three-digit number representing the gold percentage in the alloy. For example, “585” indicates that a piece is 14-karat gold, while “750” indicates 18-karat gold. If you need further assistance identifying the material, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help. Shop a wide range of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.