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.
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Crystal, 14k Gold
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.
Crystal, 14k Gold
Rare Hans Hansen Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold Bracelet circa 1965
By Hans Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare, vintage, cabochon sapphire, ruby, diamond, and 18 karat gold bracelet, by Hans Hansen, c. 1965. A collectors bracelet, a gem set design from the iconic Danish silvermsithy ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960's Modernist 18k Yellow Gold Hans Hansen Wide Bracelet Denmark
By Hans Hansen
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This gorgeous 18k gold bangle is one of a kind. Originating in Denmark, it carries the Scandinavian sense for modern and distinct jewelry that stands out. This bracelet is definitely...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,198Sale Price / set|20% Off
Bent Gabrielsen 1960 for Hans Hansen Denmark Geometric Earrings in 14Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold, the model number and signed, "HANS HANSEN .585 DENMARK 182".
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,988Sale Price|20% Off
Bent Gabrielsen 1960 for Hans Hansen Denmark Geometric Peak Necklace 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold, the model number and signed, "HANS HANSEN .585 DENMARK 196".
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14ct Gold Amazonite Brooch by Hans Hansen
By Hans Hansen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A mid-20th century Danish brooch crafted by Hans Hansen, featuring a 14ct yellow gold setting with an amazonite bead.
Amazonite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hans Hansen 14 Karat Gold Peak Necklace Designed by Bent Gabrielsen
By Hans Hansen
Located in London, GB
Hans Hansen Peak 14 Karat solid Gold Link Necklace designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen Denmark c.1960 very rare item 13 peak links Design number 260 Presented in an original ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Gold Pendant No. 366 Bent Gabrielsen on Neckring
By Hans Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver with Gold Pendant No. 366 by Bent Gabrielsen on Sterling Silver Neck Ring Unique pendant with an interesting bark-like textured surface.
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
Bent Knudsen amethyst Gold Brooch
By Hans Hansen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Bent Knudsen Gold Brooch with Amethysts. This Danish Modern brooch was designed by Bent Knudsen for Hans Hansen.
Amethyst, 14k Gold
14 Karat Gold Bangle Designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen Denmark
By Bent Gabrielsen
Located in London, GB
Rare 14k rose gold bangle designed by Bent Gabrielsen c.1970 for Hans Hansen Denmark Double ring on the front of the bangle Bent Gabrielsen Pedersen (born in 1928) studied at the D...
14k Gold, Gold
Hans Hansen Gold & Sterling Silver Dome Ring
By Hans Hansen
Located in New Hope, PA
A flat silver band is topped with a large silver dome that is topped with yellow gold. The textured finish adds interest to the ring. It is fully marked and in excellent condition. ...
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1970s Hans Hansen, Modernist Wave Gold Ring
By Hans Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare 14 karat gold ring by renowned Danish house, Hans Hansen, c. 1970.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Hans Hansen Bracelet
By Hans Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Amazing and unusual bracelet for either men or women by Hans Hansen, Denmark circa 1950s. Simple and striking in concept.
4 "bars" of hollow sterling form the bracelet with g...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen Scandinavian Modernist Yellow Gold Necklace, 1970
By Hans Hansen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A 14ct gold openable rigid necklace with three articulated elements designed by Danish manufacture "Hans Hansen" in the 1970'.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Hans Hansen 14 Karat Yellow Gold Danish Modernist Kinetic Ring
By Hans Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Danish modern 14K gold kinetic ring created by Hans Hansen, circa 1970's.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hans Hanson Danish 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Ball Dangle Earrings
By Hans Hansen
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 14 karat yellow gold pendant design earring by Danish designer Hans Hansen, set with one 6.90mm round turquoise bead.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hans Hanson Danish 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Ball Dangle Earrings
By Hans Hansen
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 14 karat yellow gold pendant design earring by Danish designer Hans Hansen, set with one 6.90mm round turquoise bead.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 4.34 in Dm 0.79 in
Hans Hansen Spoon in Sterling Silver, Gold-Plated, Denmark, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hansen spoon in sterling silver, gold plated, Denmark, mid-20th century.
Three Piece Crescent Modernist Set
By Hans Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Three Piece Crescent Earring & Pin Set signed Hans Hansen. Marked 585. Earrings are pattern No: 405 & Pin is No. 105. Signed in script. Clip on Earring Backs. Weight: 13.6
14k Gold
Midcentury Hans Hansen Denmark Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Hans Hansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Mid Century Modern 18k Yellow Gold necklace by Danish designer Hans Hansen, consisting of bar links, each measuring 3/16 inch wide, total necklace length 18 inches and we...
18k Gold
14K Gold Ring by Hans Hansen
By Hans Hansen and Georg Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The company became known for its minimalist and functionalist silverware and jewelry. In 1992, Hans Hansen merged with Georg Jensen.
14k Gold
Hans Hansen Gold Modernist Ring
By Hans Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Modernist 14 Kt gold ring part of a series of extremely rare Hans Hansen's gold rings inspired by kinetic art. ca 1970 Size : 54 ( US size : 7) 11,6 gr Mark 585 HaH
14k Gold
Hans Hansen Gold Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen Gold Pendant in 14K gold. Measures 3 cm / 1 3/16 in.
14k Gold
Hans Hansen gold and amazonite brooch
By Hans Hansen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Mid century modern 14 karat gold brooch with amazonite by Danish jeweler, Hans Hansen.
14k Gold
Hans Hansen Gold and Amethyst Brooch No. 111
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Hans Hansen 18kt Gold and Amethyst brooch No. 111 designed by Hans Hansen in 1960's.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Hans Hansen 14-Karat Gold Brooch
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 14-karat gold brooch #102. Measures: 5.6 cm L (2 13/64").
14k Gold
Hans Hansen Pendant in 14 Carat Gold
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen Pendant in 14 carat Gold. Measures 2 cm / 0 25/32 in.
14k Gold
Danish modern gold link necklace by Hans Hansen
By Hans Hansen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Hans Hansen 14 karat gold link necklace circa the 1970's.
14k Gold
Hans Hansen 14 Karat Gold Cufflinks No. 605
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 14K Gold Cufflinks No. 605. Measures 1.5 x 1.5 cm (0 19/32").
14k Gold
Hans Hansen 14 Karat Gold Cufflinks No 605
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 14K Gold Cufflinks No 605. Measures 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm / 0 19/32 in. x 0 19/32 in.
14k Gold
Hans Hansen 14 Karat Gold Brooch No 105
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 14K Gold Brooch No 105 Measures 4.8 cm x 4 cm (1.88 in x 1.57 in) Weight 13.3 gr/0.47 oz
14k Gold
Hans Hansen Modernist Necklace With Gold Vermeil Pendant
By Hans Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Hansen modernist necklace with gold vermeil pendant.
Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen 14 Karat Gold Ear Clips No 405
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 14K Gold Ear Clips No 405 Diam 2.2 cm Weight combined 8.5 gr/0.30 oz
14k Gold
Hans Hansen 14 Karat Round Gold Brooch with Pearl
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 14K Round Gold Brooch with Pearl. Measures 3.3 cm diameter (1 19/64").
Pearl, 14k Gold
Danish Hans Hansen 14 Carat Yellow Gold Boomerang Style Brooch
By Hans Hansen
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description: - A Danish 14ct yellow gold boomerang style brooch, by Hans Hansen. The brooch is stamped 'Hans Hansen', '585', & 'Denmark'.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hans Hansen 14 Karat Gold Pendant No. 103 in 14 Karat Gold Chain
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 14K Gold Pendant No. 103 in 14K Gold Chain (Not by Hans Hansen).
14k Gold
Hans Hansen 18-Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 18-karat gold #106. In good condition.
Gold
GEORG JENSEN Gold Hans Hansen Bracelet
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen 18 karat gold polished gold bracelet designed by Hans Hansen.
18k Gold
GEORG JENSEN Gold Hans Hansen Bracelet
By Georg Jensen
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen 18 karat gold bracelet. This Modern chainlink bracelet was designed by Hans Hansen.
18k Gold
Hans Hansen 14 Karat Gold Brooch No 105
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 14K Gold Brooch No 105. Measures 4 cm x 4.6 cm / 1 37/64 in. x 1 13/16 in.
14k Gold
Hans Hansen Danish 14 Karat Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch
By Hans Hansen
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Danish 14 karat yellow gold crescent brooch, by Hans Hansen. The brooch is stamped with the facsimile signature of 'Hans Hansen', '585', & 'Denmark'.
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Hans Hansen 18 Karat White Gold Brooch with Tourmaline and Diamond
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen 18K White gold Brooch w/ Tourmaline and Diamond Measures 3.8 cm x 2.8 cm/1.49" x 1.10" Weight 9.7 gr/ 0.34 oz
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Pendant on Sterling Silver Neckring
By Hans Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Pendant with Gold Vermeil on Sterling Silver Neckring Interesting bark-like textured surface.
Sterling Silver
$2,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.32 in L 1.78 in
Tiffany & Co. 1982 By Paloma Picasso Zig Zag Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Zig Zag earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Geometric pair of drop earrings, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso at the the Tiffany & Co. studios, back in t...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rough frosted yellow gold stud earrings. Dimensions: H 0.96in/24.51mm, W 0.70in/18mm, D 0.19in/5mm. Alex Jona jewels sta...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Brushed Yellow Gold Wrapping Cuff Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed yellow gold cuff bracelet that wraps around the wrist. Dimensions: Width 15.24 mm, 51.08 mm Diameter. Alex Jona ...
Yellow Gold
$27,973
W 0.86 in D 0.14 in L 7.08 in
Georges L'Enfant 18K Yellow Gold Guilloché Bracelet, Paris Circa 1970
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Bracelet by Georges Lenfant, Paris circa 1970 Milanese fabric bracelet in 18K (750/1000) yellow gold with guilloché pattern. The bracelet fastens with a concealed clasp and safety ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,188Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 0.87 in
BETTY COOKE 1990 Geometric Sculptural Dangle Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Betty Cooke
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric earrings designed by Betty Cock. (1924-2025) This is a great pair of geometric dangle earrings created by the artist-jeweler Betty Cooke. The sculptural earrings have been...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold and Citrine Made 1965
Located in Stockholm, SE
This vintage 18-karat gold ring showcases a large, round faceted citrine in a warm golden hue, radiating brilliance with every facet. The gemstone is set in a bold, conical bezel set...
Citrine, 18k 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
Curata Italian Solid 14k Yellow Gold Wide Polished Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Curata Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 14k Stamped Country of Origin: Italy Metal Weight: 44.6 grams Measurement: 47mm (2") wide - Adjustable Certificate of Authenticity Italian Solid 14k Yellow Gold 47mm...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960's 18k Yellow Gold Extra Wide Cleopatra Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
An exquisite piece from the glamorous 1960s, this Cleopatra bracelet exudes timeless elegance and opulence. Crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, the bracelet boasts an impressive ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2 3/8 Inches Wide Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Open Back
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This remarkable vintage 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet measures an astonishing 2 3/8 inches wide. With high polish, wide beveled edges contrasting the deep, hammered channels, its des...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.5 in L 6.75 in
CARTIER 1970 Modernist Geometric Cuff-Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Sterling
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An important cuff-bracelet designed by Cartier. This unusual and rare bangle bracelet was created by the renowned French jewelry house of Cartier, circa 1970. The modernist slide-on...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
$39,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.1 in L 7.75 in
Boucheron 1937 Paris Art Deco Bracelet 18Kt Gold and 5.44 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
A bracelet designed by Boucheron. Extremely rare and beautiful bracelet, created during the art deco period in Paris France by the famous jewelry house of Boucheron, back in the 193...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1980's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fanning Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as grooved fanning wings Curved with scrolling tendrils With high polish gold finish throughout Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully si...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Goossens Paris 24ct Gold Dipped Brass Lutèce Cuff Bracelet
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
New at the House of Goossens. Cuff from the Lutèce Collection. A precious alchemy of shine and patina, this new collection plays with light and shade. The essence of textured, hammer...
Gold, Brass
Robert Goossens bracelet by Robert Goossens circa 1980-1990
By Goossens
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GOOSSENS - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1980-1990 under the artistic direction of Robert Goossens. Golden metal articulated cuff bracelet ornamented with white rhinestones and i...
Gilt Metal
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
$3,599
H 0.25 in W 0.29 in L 0.63 in
Antique 5.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 9k White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique 5.50 carat sapphire and 0.14 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. These fine and ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Hermes Birkin 25 Swift Leather Anemone Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Swift Birkin 25 in Anemone. This classic handbag is beautifully crafted of supple swift leather with a fine grain in purple. The bag features rolled leath...
Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Skip to the end of the images gallery Skip to the beginning of the images gallery Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet 124241101 Cartier Panthère Bracelet in 18K Yellow...
Yellow Gold
37.84 Grams Omega Chain Collar Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stylish collar necklace of 37.84 grams, featuring polished omega chain connected seamlessly together. Finely made of 14K yellow gold. This necklace is 16 inches long, 6 mm wide, an...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$39,900
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
$240Sale Price|25% Off
1990s Vintage GUCCI Leather Shoulder Bag Beige Small
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI shoulder bag is crafted of polished beige calfskin leather, featuring a gold-toned metallic trim along the front flap. A front flap with a magnetic snap closure op...
$56,323
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
$4,925Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 44
Chanel 1983 Sz 44 10 Karl Lagerfeld Bubblegum Pink Boucle Vintage 80s Skirt Suit
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
It doesn’t get any better than this ! Super rare vintage Chanel spring 1983 bubblegum Barbie pink skirt suit ! Tailored jacket features a lighter pink braid trim down the front cent...
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
CELINE black & olive CALF HAIR MINI LUGGAGE Tote Shoulder Bag
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
Céline 'Mini Luaggabe' tote in olive calf hair with black calf hair gussets and black leather details. Zipper pocket on the front. Closes with a zipper on top. Lined in black leather...
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.