Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Gold Knot Bow Ribbon Tassel Geometric Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Unisex Geometric Double Knot Bow Ribbon Butterfly Trio Bar Tassel Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches and colour...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Gold Iconic Vivid 3D Rose Flower Buds Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Unisex Textured Vivid 3D Curled Flower Rose Buds Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches, colour loss a...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Iconic Unisex Rare Gold Large Leaf Swirl Wavy Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Unisex Large Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Brooch Gold Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. 100% ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Iconic Gold Unisex Leaf Trio Vivid Swirl Wavy Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Three Trio Vivid Swirl Leaf Wavy Twist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated stylis...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Iconic GROSSE 1966 Unisex Rare Gold White Pearls Sun Burst Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage White Beaded Pearls Radiant Sun Burst Cluster Flower Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Si...
Gold Plate
Designer Pendant Enhancer by Grosse, Christian Dior, 18 Karat Gold and Gemstones
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional large Vintage designer pendant with chain by Grosse, Christian Dior. 18k gold with various gemstones Cabochons (probably Turmaline and Amethyst). Solid 18k gold pendant ...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1961 GROSSE Iconic Gold Large Five Swirl Wavy Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss. Ra...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1967 Gold Rare Large Leaf Vivid Wavy Windy Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Large Vivid Textured Wavy Windy Leaf Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1965 Gold Large 3D Curled Leaf Ribbon Bow Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Large Vivid 3D Curled Leaf Ribbon Bow Cluster Flourish Flower Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely n...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE Gold Trio Rope Half Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Earrings
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Unisex Glow Trio Rope Half Hoop Dome Demi Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeabl...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Rare 1964 GROSSE Gold Rope Twist Knot Swirl Chunky Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Double Rope Wavy Twist Knot Swirl Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece....
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE Gold Baroque Flower White Pearls Water Drop 2 Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Baroque Flower White Circle Beads Pearls Crystals Water Tear Drop 2 Set Pendant Necklace Earrings, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Almost new. 100% G...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1964 Rare Gold Four Curled Swirl Wavy Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Textured Four Curled Swirl Wavy Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss. 100% Genuine. ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Gold Emerald Brown Tiger Eye Cute Baby Lion Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Green Emerald Brown Tiger Eye Crystal Cute Baby Cub Lion Wirework Openwork Modernist Brooch, Good Plated Very good condition. Light scratches and ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vivid Gold Long Wavy Trio Three Layer Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Unisex Vivid Long Wavy Twist Swirl Trio Three Leaf Layer Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed at t...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE Yellow Citrine 3 Layers Crystals Roll Bar Charms 2 Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Unisex Trio 3 Three Layers Strands Citrine Yellow Crystals Bar Charms Elegant Modernist Necklace Bracelet Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very excellent condi...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Gold Double Striped Bow Tie Rope Tassel Mesh Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Double Striped Knot Bow Tie Ribbon Mesh Rope Tassel Drop Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Gripoix Green Emerald Jade Gold Tree Nest Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Unisex Green Oval Crystals Emerald Jade Cabochon Nest Tree Leaf Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any s...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Large Leaf Five Curled Wavy Vivid Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour los...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Gold Three Trio Vivid Swirl Leaf Wavy Twist Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Unisex 3 Three Trio Vivid Swirl Leaf Wavy Twist Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised ...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Gold Leaf Vivid Trio Swirl Wavy Twist Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Vivid Trio Swirl Wavy Twist Leaf Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A small part of bac...
Gold Plate
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Gold Crystals Heart Love Knot Gold Pendant Bow 2 Set
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Glow Crystals Heart Love Knot Pendant Bow Elegant Modernist Necklace Earrings 2 Gift jewellery Set, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Only small sta...
Gold Plate
1980s Christian Dior Gold Mughal Style Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
We have found an editorial campaign featuring similar designs from the 1982 collection and it was almost certainly manufactured by Henkel & Grosse who have a long association wit...
Christian Dior 1970s Unisex Gold Silver Vivid Chicken Cute Chick Baby Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Unisex Vivid Cute Chick Baby Chicken Cock Brooch, Silver Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any stones lost. 100% Genuine. Signed at the rear. Ra...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Gilt metal, coloured glass cabuchon and paste earrings, Christian Dior, 1967.
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Exquisite and very glamourous 'cluster' domed earrings made by Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior. Tiny gilt metal florettes or crosses form a domed earring, each studded with a ru...
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960 CHRISTIAN DIOR Knotted Multi Chain Choker Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1960 CHRISTIAN DIOR Knotted Multi Chain Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.18 inches (3 cm) Wearable Length: 14.96 inches (38 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN ...
A gilt metal mixed chain 'twist' necklace, Christian Dior, c1970s
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A striking and elegant choker necklace, beautifully made of two different chain elements that twist, one with the other, of outstanding quality. Very classic in its design, and very ...
Gilt Metal
Large coloured, aurora borealis paste 'cluster' earrings, Christian Dior, 1959
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A stunning and highly collectable pair of 'cluster' earrings by Christian Dior from 1959, true examples from when Yves Saint Laurent was at the helm of the couture house, the success...
Base Metal, Rhodium
Christian Dior 1963 Pear Cut Rhinestone Vintage Flower Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, England
These remarkable and beautiful earrings were created by the German Henkel and Grossé company for Christian Dior in 1963.
1970s Christian Dior Oversized Emerald Green Rhinestone Silver Crucifix Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in Germany by Henkel & Grosse. Approximate measurements: Full Length: 21" Pendant Length: 4" Pendant Width: 3"
Silver
Christian Dior Paris Gilded Metal and Macassar Wood Modernist Link Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each creation—marked with the Dior or the Henkel & Grosse seal—embodies the visionary design and impeccable quality that defined this unprecedented partnership, carried forward b...
Gilt Metal
1964 Christian Dior Gold Mesh Knotted Brooch with Crystals
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This brooch was designed for Christian Dior in 1964 and produced by the famous Henkel & Grosse factory who had a long association with jewellery making for the house of Dior.
1963 Christian Dior Pink and Red Prong Set Gemstone Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
These 1963 Christian Dior earrings were most likely created by Henkel and Grosse for the fashion house. A pretty flower shape, they have gold-plated base metal prongs holding the ind...
Christian Dior Early 1990s Gold Plate and Rhinestone Mughal Vintage Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, England
These stylish, Mughal inspired earrings were made by the German Henkel and Grossé company for Christian Dior in the early 1990s.
Gold Plate
1980s Christian Dior Giant Celestial Sun Moon and Stars Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
It was almost certainly manufactured by Henkel & Grosse who have a long association with jewellery making for Dior that began in 1955.
Christian Dior 1960s Gold Plated Vintage Chain Tassel Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, England
These stylish earrings were designed and made in Germany in the 1960s by Henkel and Grossé for Christian Dior. Condition Report: Excellent The Details...
Gold Plate
1970s Christian Dior Knotted Gold Rope and Crystal Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
1970s Christian Dior brooch almost certainly manufactured by Henkel & Grosse who have a long association with jewellery making for Dior.
German Designer for Christian Dior, Floral Spray Earrings
Located in Warminster, GB
These high quality pieces were manufactured in Germany at the Kaufbeuren factories often making designs for Christian Dior and Henkel and Grosse. These particular pr. of earrings ...
Christian Dior 1970s Statement Vintage Rhinestone Cocktail Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, England
It was created by the German company Henkel and Grossé for Dior. Wear it With... Pair this ring with a black jumpsuit and silver courts for a glamorous evening look.
Very long gilt metal and plastic chain necklace, Christian Dior, 1980s.
By Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very elegant, and wearable, very long chain necklace, with mixed faux ivory and tortoiseshell links, interspersed with the twisted gilt metal links, giving a smart but relaxed feel...
Gilt Metal
Couture Signed Dior Designer First AB Crystals Western Germany Earrings S/S 1956
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Justifying our price for the ground-breaking AB-crystal Dior earrings by a prestigious West-Germany-based designer, another 1stDibs seller sold a subsequent Dior Fall/Winter 1957 set...
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
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.