Indian Head Jewelry
Antique Early 1900s Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets
Jade, Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Native American Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Indian More Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Greek Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings
Gold
Vintage 1920s European Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Indian Models and Miniatures
Jade
Recent Sales
Vintage 1920s American More Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Indian More Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Cufflinks
14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Cufflinks
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings
Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s More Jewelry
14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cufflinks
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American More Rings
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cufflinks
Early 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cufflinks
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Link Bracelets
14k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Signet Rings
14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Cuff Bracelets
Zircon, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Cufflinks
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican More Rings
American More Necklaces
Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s American Drop Necklaces
22k Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
American Boxes and Cases
2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry
Sapphire
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Signet Rings
14k Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century American Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cufflinks
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Indian gold is 100% pure 24 karat gold, and is very yellow in color because it is not mixed with other alloys. People from India buy this gold as an investment as well as for jewelry, and there are far fewer buyers of 18 karat and 22 karat gold. Shop a collection of Indian gold jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.













