H. Stern Star Collection Large Star 18K Yellow Gold Pendant With Chain Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
H. Stern Noble Gold Star Collection. The necklace is 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern 1.31 Carat Diamonds Noble Gold Celtic Dunes Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Houston, TX
Each back is stamped 750 and has H. Stern's star.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
H Stern Diane Von Furstenberg Harmony Multicolor Gemstone Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ring size 8, ring top is 25mm x 26mm. Marked with DVF and H Stern star marks, 750,H.S. weight of the piece - 27 grams .
Aquamarine, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
H. Stern Feathers Brushed Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stern star engraving on the backs Detachable hanging parts.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Diamond Star Necklace in 18 Karat Noble Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This dazzling example of H. Stern’s “Stars” collection captures both the glamorous contemporary aesthetic that has attracted celebrities and high society to the design house, while s...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
H.Stern oval citrine line necklace 18k yellow gold
By H. Stern
Located in Surfside, FL
Citrines with vivid yellow color. Star & diamond H. Stern Hallmarks on the clasp. Width: .025 inch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H Stern Metropolis Collection 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bracelet
Located in QLD , AU
The back of the bracelet is just as beautiful - each diamond is set in the signature H Stern star pattern and if that's not enough there is a small blue square sapphire set in the ba...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
H Stern Metropolis Collection 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Ring, Ring
Located in QLD , AU
Each diamond is set with the signature H Stern star shape pattern at the back - showing the true craftsmanship of H Stern.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate H. Stern White Diamond Star Anklet in 18k Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous H. Stern anklet with a hollow star design made from good quality white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 5/8 inch high WEIGHT: 2.5 grams STONES: 3.0 carat tourmaline and .03 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k, maker's mark for H. ...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern 18 Karat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Fairfield, CT
Distinctively, the interior showcases the iconic H. Stern star emblem, the maker's mark, and a hallmark identifier.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.24 in L 0.57 in
H. Stern 0.64 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Marks: Both earrings are stamped with the H. Stern star hallmarks plus "750" for 18 karat gold Condition: These earrings are freshly polished and refinished.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Highlight Star Amethyst Diamond Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
Eye-catching with its bright tone and captivating with its fascinating glistening depth, the wonderfully shaped amethyst tastefully complements the elegant 18K white gold body of thi...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
H Stern Genesis Diamond and 18 Karat Noble Gold Star Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Tampa, FL
These H Stern earrings of the Genesis collection feature cognac colored round brilliant cut diamonds set in a star or sun ray pattern in 18 karat "Noble Gold" (white gold that has no...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
H Stern 6.50 Carat Imperial Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Star Earrings Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: 1.25 inches Pair of 18K yellow gold earrings by H. Stern of matching diamond star design as the pendant, posts with Omega backs.
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H 0.21 in W 0.32 in L 7.5 in
H. Stern 58.66 Carat Blue Topaz Line Bracelet with Diamond Star 18 Karat Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Breathtaking bright blue topaz tennis bracelet by H. Stern. This gorgeous tennis bracelet features an impressive 58.65 carats total of sparkling natural blue topaz stones, bright ice...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
H. Stern Triple Row Diamond Band Ring with Star Designs in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.75 This beautiful H. Stern diamond band ring set in 18 karat yellow gold is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold H. Stern Golden Stones Ring with Rock Crystal
By H. Stern
Located in Venice, CA
The ring weighs 16.85 grams. It is marked with the H. Stern hallmark, 750, and a star. Ring size 7.25.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
H. Stern "Moonlight Collection" 18 Karat Gold Diamond Multicolored Gems Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The setting highlights the diamond studded Victorian signature star. Marked with H Stern hallmark, signature star and 750.
Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H Stern Cognac Diamond Star Collection Necklace Noble Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The Stars Collection is one of H Stern’s signature looks. The inspiration for creating this collection came from a Victorian tiara, dating from 1900, consisting of five-pointed stars.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
H. Stern Two-Tone Gold Ring Bracelet with Star Collection Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
H. Stern's 'Star Collection' charm completes the bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Two-Tone Gold Ring Long Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
The earrings measure 80mm in length. Signed with H. Stern signature star, S, 750. The earrings are presented with orginial box, no papers.
Gold, 18k Gold
H. Stern 'Justine' Rutilated Quartz and Diamond Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring has a cabochon rutilated quartz as the main stone and features H. Stern's iconic star with a diamond accent.
Diamond, Quartz, 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. Ring size 54 (6 3/4 US).
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H Stern Stars Gold Diamond Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bracelet is 7" long and 35mm wide. Marked with H Stern star hallmark,S,750. weight - 65.7g
Diamond, 18k Gold
H. Stern Gold Smokey Topaz Wide Band Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Measurements Ring Size - 6 1/2, Ring Is 15.5mm Wide (inch=25mm). Marked: H Stern Star Hallmark,750 Weight: 12.1g
Large H Stern Gold Fancy Diamond Star Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold earrings with 1.89ctw fancy diamonds from signature Stars collection by H Stern ( large ) Retail $7800. Earrings are 24mm x 22mm. Marked with S mark and 750. weight - 9.2g
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diane Von Furstenberg for H Stern Diamond Gold Mesh Diamond Star Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
H Stern 18k gold mesh bib earrings with star diamonds by Diane Von Furstenberg.
Diamond, 18k Gold
H Stern Moonlight Gold Diamond Crystal Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Crystals range in size from 9mm x 11mm to 21mm x 22mm. Marked with H Stern hallmark,signature star and 750. weight - 100g
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
H Stern Stars 18 Karat Noble Gold Cognac Diamond Ring
By H. Stern
Located in QLD , AU
You will love having this piece on your finger - it's truly a delight to wear and why not join the celebrity crowd that also adorn H Stern jewels. Ring size US - 6.5, UK/AU - M, EU ...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
H. Stern Feathers Brushed Gold Necklace with Diamond
By H. Stern
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clasp on the chain with a diamond and signature H. Stern star engraving.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.68 in W 0.79 in
H. Stern Noble Gold and Cognac Diamond Copernicus Star Dangling Earrings, 2.13ct
By H. Stern
Located in Houston, TX
This new pair of H. Stern earrings features cognac diamonds in various shades totaling 2.13ct set in 18k noble gold. Noble gold, H. Stern's exclusive gold alloy, is between yellow a...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
H. Stern Stars Crystal Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold ring, crafted by H Stern, featuring signature star, covered by rock crystal top.
Crystal, 18k Gold
Diamond Star Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, North Star Pendant, NK6126
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold North Star pendant dripping with diamonds is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! This necklace looks beautiful worn by itself and also looks wonderful...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$2,700
Yellow Gold Star Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
This star pendant shines bright with 96 round VS2, G color diamonds that total 0.87 carats. They are set in 2.5 grams of 18 karat yellow gold. This stunning 5 points star comes with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Shape Pendant in14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Star Shape pendant with Diamonds Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond: .25ct Diamond Clarity: VS Color Grade: G Dimension: 19.7mm With Bail 27.5mm Pendant Weight: 2.5gr Condition New,...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.22 Carat Diamond Star Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
Pavé-set diamonds sparkle on 14k gold stars that curve in the center of this bar necklace. The pendant has a total diamond weight of approximately 0.22 carat, and suspends between a ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold 0.18 Ct Diamond Pavé Eight-Point Starburst Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
Eight Rays of Natural Light — Diamond Pavé Eight-Point Starburst Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-797 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.32 Carat Diamond Star Necklace
Located in Great neck, NY
A classic yet trendy Star necklace crafted of 14k Gold featuring approximately 0.32 ct. of round Diamonds on a 16" Chain. Diamond color and clarity GH SI1-SI2. -Diamond Weight: 0.32...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Cosmic Sparkling Star Pendant with Diamond
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamond 0.02 carat approx. Chain sold separately Glitter like a star in this Cosmic Sparkling Star Pendant! Crafted with 18 karat yellow gold, this ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Cosmic Starburst Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.60 carat approx. Chain sold separately Handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold, this pendant is adorned with approximately 0.60 carats of diamonds, with the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Bright Pendant Star Light w Diamond North Star Pendant with Sapphire Center
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The miracle of life is pictured in this star bright pendant. A miracle in the making, this hand made North Star pendant and chain will beautify any neckline. There is one genuine blu...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Syna Yellow Gold North Star Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. Chain sold separately Fashioned from 18 karat yellow gold, this delightful pendant is decorated with a hint of diamonds—...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Cosmic North Star Enamel Pendant with Diamond
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Black enamel details Diamond 0.01 carat approx. Chain sold separately Crafted from opulent 18 karat yellow gold and detailed with a black enamel fin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14k Gold Diamond Pavé Star Pendant on Antique Bar‑Link Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 14k gold pendant necklace featuring a pavé diamond star charm suspended from a mixed‑link gold chain. The star pendant has a clean five‑point silhouette, closely set with round di...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Starburst Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 14k Gold Diamond Polished Necklace radiates luxury and refined beauty. Crafted with natural diamonds, it’s available in rose, yellow, or white gold, allowing you to match your p...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond Star Necklace in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Star Necklace 14K Solid Gold Natural Diamond Christmas Gift For Wife Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unus...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond Star Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Starburst Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Eight Rays of Natural Light — Diamond Pavé Eight-Point Starburst Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-954 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 0...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Magic Lucky Puffed Star Necklace 0.05ct White Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the "Jane" necklace pendant—an enchanting adornment crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold, inspired by the whimsical charm of a Magic Lucky Origami Star. This exquisite pie...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Cushion Cut Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 A striking and sophisticated original Edwardian ring, crafted in 18ct gold and platinum, centred around a ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
L 16.5 in
H. Stern Hammered Diamond Collar Link Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The H. Stern collar necklace, crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, exudes opulence and sophistication. Its unique design features a string of dazzling diamonds gracefully set a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum, 1920s Original Art Deco Rectangular Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire Art Deco Ring Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning Art Deco ring, featuring a captivating rectangular-shaped natural sapphire at i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ring natural 1 ctw Sapphire Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 4.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Old European cluster Ring ca.early 1900 - 1920s in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum clusters decorated with three natural Light / Medium Blue Sapphires and Diamonds of old European...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Carved Ring, Hallmarked London 1887
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Carved Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1887 Makers Mark E B Discover the elegance of our exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian ring, a true masterpiece showcasing a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1917 Ring natural 2.3ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS5.25/ 2.9gr
Located in SE
Beautiful old Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Silver decorated with natural Aquamarine and Diamonds. Set of Swedish hallmarks, maker's, 18K, crowned head ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Designer Sterling Silver 10.58ctw Color Change Fluorite & White Topaz Ring Sz 10
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous, retired Victoria Wieck ring is sterling silver with gold vermeil accenting. It features a 12x16mm color change fluorite gemstone accented by white topaz. The fluorite ...
Topaz, Fluorite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French Hallmarked 18ct White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
French Antique Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1920 18ct White Gold Marked with the French eagle’s head 18ct white gold, these graceful drop earrings hail from around 1920—a time whe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
H. Stern Sunrise Colours Ring in Noble Gold with Quartz, Diamond and Sapphire
By H. Stern
Located in BILBAO, ES
Striking designer ring from the renowned H. Stern Sunrise Colours Collection, crafted in 18-karat noble gold and centered by an impressive smoky quartz of exceptional size and presen...
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold
$2,500,000 / item
H 5.91 in W 25.6 in L 25.6 in
Monumental Chess Set “The Ball - A War of Luxury and Fashion” in Silver & Gold
By Konforti Jewelry
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
“The Ball - A War of Luxury and Fashion” is a monumental sculptural chess set conceived as a museum-level collectible and created within the Konforti family atelier in the spirit of ...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli,...
$7,988Sale Price|20% Off
H. STERN Cluster Cocktail Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 2.85 Ctw In VVS Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
Cluster cocktail ring designed by H. Stern. Beautiful sparkling cluster ring, created by the Brazilian jewelry house of Hans Stern. This contemporary cocktail ring is a statement pi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Pendant with rose cut diamonds up to 0.35ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver pendant set with rose-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 0.35 ct, F/G, SI Detailed description: The pendant measures 2.0 cm high and 1.2 cm wide. Total weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Belle Epoque/Early Edwardian Diamond Ring 1900-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring Belle Époque / Early Edwardian, circa 1900–1915 An elegant antique diamond cluster ring centered with an old European-cut diamond, framed within a delic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
H. Stern Gold Bracelet with Diamonds
By H. Stern
Located in Darnestown, MD
Delicate mesh chain bracelet by H. Stern. The bracelet has 5 rows of tiny interwoven circles creating a delicate mesh effect. Nine small round diamonds add a hint of bling. The brace...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$192,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 65 Carat Oval Cut Riviera Diamond Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 65 carat oval diamond tennis necklace set in solid 18 carats white gold f color vs1/vs2 clarity
Diamond, White Diamond, 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.