H. Stern Cobblestone 18k yellow Gold Rock Crystal & Diamonds Square Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your jewelry collection with the H. Stern Cobblestone Clear Quartz & Diamond Ring, a masterpiece of elegance crafted in 18k yellow gold. This exquisite piece showcases a ...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern By Diane Von Furstenberg Geometric Power Rock Crystal Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bold expression of modern luxury, this striking geometric cocktail ring was created by the renowned Brazilian jewelry house H. Stern, circa 1990. Part of the coveted Power Collecti...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Tourmaline Rock Crystal Toi et Moi Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Brazil
By H. Stern
Located in Lisbon, PT
H. Stern Tourmaline and Rock Crystal Toi et Moi Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Brazil.
Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern 18K Gold Moonlight Rock Crystal and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
These romantic H. Stern earrings feature a cascading line of six rock crystals prong set in 18k gold.
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
H.Stern 1980s Rock Crystal, Diamond Gold Necklace with Bracelet Suite
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies 18kt Gold Ensemble Featuring A Flexible Rock Crystal Necklace Strung On 18kt Gold.Also En Suite Is A Flexible Wide Rock Crystal Strung On 18kt Gold Bracelet Measuring Appr...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 1.12 in D 0.67 in Dm 0.54 in L 9.06 in
H.Stern DVF 221.10 Carat Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Bracelet features four faceted rock crystals in asymmetrical shapes. It fits a wrist from 16 to 22 Centimeters.
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
H Stern Green Tourmaline Carved Rock Crystal Necklace 18K Gold Designer Signed
By H. Stern
Located in Brambleton, US
H Stern Green Tourmaline Carved Rock Crystal Necklace 18K Gold Designer Signed This is a gorgeous 18K yellow gold vintage necklace set with genuine earth mined pear cut bright gree...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 2.8 in W 1.1 in D 0.32 in Dm 1.24 in L 2.8 in
H.Stern DVF 104.86 Carat Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pendant Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Nicosia, CY
From the limited edition Diane Von Furstenberg for H.Stern this pair of asymetrical faceted rock crystals are suspended beneath pavé-set diamond links.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
H. Stern Diane Von Furstenberg DVF Crystal Gold Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold toggle bracelet by Diane Von Furstenberg for H. Stern, set with rock crystals. Bracelet is 8.75" long end to end, wearable length approx. 7.5". width - 30mm at widest point.
Crystal, Gold
H.Stern Rock Crystal Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Signed by H.Stern Circa early 2000s 8 x 1 1/2 inches. Fits like 7 inches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
H. Stern Rock Crystal Set Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 7 1/2 WEIGHT: 24.0 grams STONES: Rock Crystal HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and S in a cartouche for H.
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H.Stern Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Diamond Highlight Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite cocktail ring by H. Stern is made of 18k yellow and white gold, featuring rock crystal and diamonds.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Diane von Furstenberg Rock Crystal Rutilated Quartz Bracelet Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Lisbon, PT
H. Stern (Diane von Furstenberg) Rock Crystal and Rutilated Quartz Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold.
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
H. Stern 18 Karat White Gold and Rock Crystal Detachable Hoop Dangle Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Fairfield, CT
These H. Stern 18 karat white gold and rock crystal detachable hoop dangle earrings are the epitome of luxury and elegance.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Modern Gold Natural Diamond and Rock Crystal Dangle Earrings by H. Stern
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set with six natural full cut round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.06 carats and two faceted rock crystals measuring approximately 13x16mm. Total weight of the earrings ...
Diamond, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
H. Stern Modernist Cabochon Rock Crystal Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, H. Stern. Effortlessly dressing up or down, this is the perfect wear it anytime, anywhere ring.
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Cobblestone Golden Stones Rock Crystal Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
Stern. With 1 large Rock Crystal 16mm x 21mm Details: Size: 6 3/4 Weight: 15.4 grams Width: 16mm Stamped Hallmarks: H.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
18K Gold H. Stern Golden Stones Ring with Rock Crystal
By H. Stern
Located in Venice, CA
Designed by Brazilian jeweler H. Stern, this 18k gold rock crystal ring is part of the Golden Stones collection.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
H. Stern Cobblestone Diamond Large Rock Crystal White Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Large Rock Crystal Cobblestone Ring by H. Stern. With 22 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .11ct 2 Large rectangula...
Diamond, Rock Crystal
H.Stern Moonlight Collection Rock Crystal Quartz and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning dangle earrings are from the incredible H. Stern Moonlight Collection, which feature luminous quartz stones that are colorless or pastel.
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diane Furstenberg for H Stern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
A Fusion of Modern Glamour and Legendary Craftsmanship Step into a world of refined luxury with these Diane von Furstenberg for H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Rock Crystal Dangle...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 50.71 Cts Clear Rock Quartz
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized cocktail ring designed by H. Stern. A modern minimalist art-piece of jewelry made in Brazilian by H. Stern. It was crafted, with avant-garde patterns in solid yellow gold ...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Cobblestone Set Earrings, Bracelet, and Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful rock crystal gem stones set in 18k yellow gold.
Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Signed Diamond and Rock Crystal Dangle Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the limited edition Diane Von Furstenberg for H.Stern this pair of asymetrical large faceted rock crystals are suspended beneath pave (G-H/ VS-SI) diamond links.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern 'Cobblestone' Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring is set with a large rock crystal cabochon and features H. Stern's iconic star.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H Stern Gold Silver Rock Crystal Diamond Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
H Stern 18k gold and silver ring with 26mm x 12mm rock crystal and side diamonds.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
H. Stern 1990s Rock Crystal Diamonds Flexible Gold Link Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
One Pair Of Ladies H.Stern Earrings Designed By Diane Von Furstenberg Embellished With Two Large Faceted Rock Crystals Measuring Approximately 25 Mm Each Stone And Further Designed W...
White Diamond, Rock Crystal
H. Stern Cobblestone Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold ring, crafted by H. Stern for Cobblestone collection, set with 20mm quartz, set with diamonds on sides. Ring size 6 1/4, ring top is 20mm in diameter . Marked: 750, Star ...
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
H. Stern Cobblestone Crystal Diamond Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
H Stern 18k yellow gold diamond crystal Cobblestone ring.Retails for $6100. Size - 7 1/2, ring top is 26mm x 26mm. Marked - 18kt,Stern signature star hallmark. weight - 23.7g
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
H Stern Moonlight Gold Diamond Crystal Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
H Stern 18k gold diamond crystal necklace from Moonlights collection. Current retail $31000. Necklace is16 1/2" long. Crystals range in size from 9mm x 11mm to 21mm x 22mm. Marked wi...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
H. Stern Moonlight Diamond Crystal Gold Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold Moonlight necklace by H. Stern, set with faceted rock crystals and approx. 0.44ctw fancy VS diamonds.
Crystal, Diamond, Gold
H. Stern Moonlight Ring, 3 Colorless Luminous Quartz, 18K Noble Gold, Size 6
By H. Stern
Located in Houston, TX
This new H. Stern Moonlight ring has 3 colorless luminous quartz set in 18K noble gold. The stones have organic shapes and cuts. The ring fits a size 6. It has a small scuff on th...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H.Stern for Diane von Furstenberg 39 Carat Rock Crystal Cocktail Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Nicosia, CY
Bold and Contemporary Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring a 39 Carat Faceted Rock Crystal. A fabulous statement piece of jewelry which represents perfectly the empowermen...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
9 Karat Rose Gold Natural Citrine Cocktail Ring Handcratfed in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
9 Karat rose gold ring with oval cut citrine. Ovol citrine is 18x12 millimeters / 0,708x0,472 inches- US size 5 1/2 / Italy size 11 / Franch size 51 / Can be resized. The ring is ma...
Citrine, 9k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Smoky Quartz Cocktail Ring
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Smoky Quartz 21 cttw Weight: 12.2 grams Size: 7.5 (US sizing) Oversized cocktail ring with beautiful hue of brown and unique sturdy setting that ...
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large18K Gold and Heliodor Vintage Cocktail Ring by K Karlsson Made 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18-karat gold cocktail ring features a stunning emerald cut heliodor gemstone with a delicate greenish-yellow hue (approx. 26 ct). The stone is beautifully faceted on all sides,...
18k Gold
2.20 Carat Natural Briolette Diamonds Dangle Station Yard Earrings 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Dangle Briolette Diamond earrings. Victorian Revival Classic 1.60cts of natural Briolette diamonds & .60ct Natural round diamonds. G-color, Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 2.5 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Checkerboard Rock Crystal Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind David Webb octagonal rock crystal and diamond ring made in 18k yellow gold with diamond accents on north south east west framing bars. Ring size 6.5. Overall about 1 i...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rock Crystal and Twisted Gold Drop Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Drop Earring This elegant earring measures and inch and a half long. The top cushion is shaped Rock Crystal that measures half an inch w...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Crystal,...
Hans Hansen Danish Modernist 14k Gold Faceted Crystal Ring
By Hans Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Crystal and 14K gold ring created by Hans Hansen of Denmark, circa 1960's. Faceted tension set crystal suspends mid air in its 14K gold setting. Ring stands about .75" above the fin...
Crystal, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Ring with Rock Crystal
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock crystal 7 carats approx. Ring size US 6.5, can be sized Limited edition Fashioned from 18-karat yellow gold and boasting a rock crystal of appro...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Sunrise 18k Gold Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: H. Stern CIRCA: 1980s MATERIALS: 18K Gold GEMSTONE: Citrine, Diamond WEIGHT: 15.2 Grams RING SIZE: 6 MEASUREMENT: Top - ¾" x ⅝" HALLMARKS: H.S, 750 ITEM DETAILS: A vintag...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Boucheron 18K Gold Rock Crystal Drop Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of vintage Boucheron triple tassel earrings with carved rock crystal beads , pavé diamond accents and 18K yellow gold. There are 48 round brilliant-cut diamonds set in gold be...
Rock Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Bamboo 40ct Smoky Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A captivating ring featuring a large, faceted smoky quartz gemstone. This exquisite piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold, forming an elegant and bold design. The central smoky quartz ...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wrap Ring, Brazil, Circa 1990s
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this H. Stern diamond wrap ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and showcases three gracefully overlapping bands. Each band is pavé set with brilliant-cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French 1.45 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1.45 Ct diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set signet style ring; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Smoky Topaz Cocktail Ring, Emerald Cut, 21.00 ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with smoky topaz up to 21.00 ct - ring size US 6.5 - EU 17(53) Detailed description: The top of the ring is 2.1 cm wide and 1.0 cm high. Ring size US 6.5 ...
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Candy Tourmaline Ring 18k Solid Gold Round Cabochon Cocktail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Cocktail Lovely round Cab Tourmaline Ring Solid 18k Yellow Gold approx 8.30 grams Natural Tourmaline round shape cute Cabochon cut approx 13 mm Finger Size 6.5 Vintage but ...
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
H. Stern Harmony Diane von Furstenberg Diamond Gemstone Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous H. Stern ring from the Harmony collection for Diane Von Furstenberg is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with ruby, tourmaline, aquamarine and citrine gemstones and 36...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
4.10 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.10 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 3.20 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: Approx. 9 x 7mm Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ring Sputnik H.Stern Natural 7.5ctw Aquamarine 18K Gold Ø 8.25US /6.2gr
Located in SE
Retro cocktail Sputnik type ring of Fancy design, very unusually looking ring ! Likely manufactured by H.Stern, Brazil. 18K hallmarks . Metal parts in solid 18K (tested) Yellow Gold...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
H. Stern Multi Row Necklace In 18k White Gold.
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
H. Stern Multi Row Necklace In 18k White Gold. The necklace features 3 rows of flat omega style mIcro wire wrapped chain graduating in lengths. Equipped with brushed finish diamond a...
White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings by Tiffany & Co., circa 2002
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These striking and remarkable hoop earrings by Tiffany & Co. showcase the brand’s timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, these earr...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$1,515 / item
H 1.28 in W 0.72 in D 0.04 in
Alex Jona Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Drop Pendant Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed yellow gold open drop pendant earrings. Dimensions: H 1.28in/32.7mm, W 0.72in/18.3mm, D 0.04in/1.23mm. Alex Jona...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,864Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.45 in L 1.25 in
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings, 1.40 Carats, New
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate timeless elegance and vibrant color with these 14K yellow gold drop earrings, featuring two luminous oval-shaped emeralds totaling 1.40 carats. Accented by 0.15 carats of s...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster 18K White Gold Diamond Murder She Wrote Crystal Haze Ring
By Stephen Webster
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Stephen Webster Crystal Haze 18K white gold diamond ring. Intense sapphire blue lapis and natural clear quartz gemstone in the Crystal Haze technique pioneered by Stephen...
Crystal, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de force of early 19th-century jewelry design. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Lalaounis Gold Drop Earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Lalaounis gold drop earrings, made in Greece 22k karat yellow gold; marked Ilias Lalaounis, Greece, A21 Size: width 1.13 inch, length 2.38 inches Total weight 21.3 grams
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Drop Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Rock Crystal 35 carats minimum Diamonds 0.14 carat approx. Chain sold separately Fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold, this necklace features a minimum...
Diamond, Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Geodesic Dome Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pavé-set, platinum, and 18 karat gold Geodesic Dome diamond ring, by David Webb, first made in c. 1965. The ring measures a Size 7. It is signed WEBB, stamped 18k, and Plat. The ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY COUTURE A/W 1997 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Cheetah Print Faux Fur Paneled Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Couture Collection: A/W 1997 (Runway) Designer: Alexander McQueen Styl...
Large Greek 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Signed, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large, classic signed 18K yellow gold hoop earrings 20th Century Diameter: 1.32 inches Weight: 7.8 grams Marks: 750 for 18K gold, signed with maker's mark in greek High quality consi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubellite, Green Tourmaline, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire Ring 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rubellite 18.11 carats, Green Tourmaline 2.98 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.01 carats and Brown Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.8 cm Ring S...
Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 100.19 Carats Total Graduating Mixed-Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing 307 pear, marquise, and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 100.19 carats total. Exquisitely set in an intricate fringe design made of 18K white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Born into a Jewish family in Essen, Germany, Hans Stern (1922–2007) fled with his parents to Rio de Janeiro at the onset of World War II. There he landed a job working for the precious stone and mineral exporter Cristab. Thus began Stern’s rise to become “the king of the colored gems,” as the media would dub him, and founder of the family-owned H.Stern jewelry business that now has over 150 stores worldwide.
While working for Cristab, Stern regularly visited mines on horseback. At the remote mines of Minas Gerais, Brazil, he cultivated relationships with many of the miners, developing professional connections that would endure for decades. He also embraced a fascination with the colorful semiprecious stones harvested in the area. In 1945, he started his own company, H.Stern, with the goal of marketing Brazilian gemstones — then virtually unknown on the global stage — to an international audience.
Though the company began as a trader in gemstones, it soon expanded to jewelry, with Stern assembling and training a team of young jewelers. A frequent motif in the company’s designs was the star, as Stern is “star” in German. In 1949, H.Stern opened its first jewelry shop in Rio de Janeiro, but a storefront was not his customers’ only view into the brand’s jewelry-making process. In the 1950s, Stern became one of the first major jewelers to offer tours of his workshop, showing off the creative process and elevating the role of craftsmanship in jewelry design.
Stern’s approach and his vibrant jewels, which favored organic settings designed to show off colorful gems, earned international recognition and put Brazil’s topaz, amethyst and tourmaline on the map. Tourmaline was reportedly Stern’s favorite, and the company’s Rio de Janeiro vaults are also home to Paraíba tourmalines, which are mined in the mountains of Paraíba, Brazil. He recognized the burgeoning tourism industry in the country as an opportunity to promote the beauty of these stones, opening stores in the lobbies of Brazil’s leading hotels and investing in vehicles to bring visitors to the H.Stern headquarters. By the mid-1990s, the company was opening stores abroad and selling jewelry at international department stores.
In the 1980s, the brand debuted its first celebrity collaboration, with French actress Catherine Deneuve. Since then it has worked with partners such as designer Diane von Fürstenberg and architect Oscar Niemeyer. In 2016, Assouline published a book on the 70-year history of H.Stern, from its humble founding to its worldwide acclaim. Today, the company is run by Stern’s son, Roberto, who has introduced a broad range of new collections and styles.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of H. Stern necklaces, rings, earrings and other accessories.
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.