Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Gold Dog Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed round shape rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier. Mounted in 18Kt gold setting Finger size: 7 Diameter of the top: 25 mm Weight: 16.2 gr
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Reverse Intaglio Essex Crystal Dog Portrait Stickpin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Victorian stickpin features a finely detailed reverse intaglio crystal depicting a hunting dog, beautifully hand-painted and carved in reverse beneath a domed crystal cabochon.
Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Hand Painted Reverse Intaglio Dog & Pheasant Hunting Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage hunting bracelet features portraits of a hunting dog and flying pheasants, attached to hunting rifles throughout the design. The bracelet is highly collectible ...
14k Gold
Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Locket
Located in McLean, VA
Lovely vintage reverse crystal intaglio dog locket hangs from a vintage double curb link chain. Locket opens to reveal space for a oval photo.
18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Reverse Crystal Intaglio Dog Cufflinks
Located in Mobile, AL
15 mm in diameter, these hunting motif cufflinks with a dog have wonderful detail, multi colors and fine three dimensional painting. Made of 14k gold with whale backs. Artist signed....
Crystal, 14k Gold
Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Gold Dog and Cat Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
Increasingly rare, these rock crystal cufflinks are well carved in reverse with three different dogs and one cat. They were then painted and mounted in 18ct gold. The trade in carvin...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Pug Dog Gold Stick Pin, Austria
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Antique Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Pug Dog Gold Stick Pin 14k rose gold (580/1000), rock crystal Length 7.8 cm, diameter of head 1.4 cm Marks: Viennese assay marks for ...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant This stunning reverse Intaglio pendant features a handsome St. Bernard set in 800 silver. Size: 25 mm x 14 mm Weight: 1...
Sterling Silver
800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 800 Silver Reverse Intaglio St. Bernard Dog Pendant This stunning reverse Intaglio pendant features a handsome St. Bernard set in 800 silver. Size: 25 mm x 14 mm Weight: 1...
Sterling Silver
Reverse Intaglio Crystal Essex Crystal Dog Brooch Locket, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique English reverse intaglio crystal dog brooch, C.1880. The 15K brooch of circular shape with star gold border, the crystal painting of a spaniel. Locket to reverse. Diameter: 1...
Vintage Agate Intaglio Pendant Brooch Hunting Scene Dog 14k Yellow Gold Animal
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage agate intaglio pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s). Agate measures 14mm x 12mm (in very good condition and free of cracks or c...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Solid Gold Reverse Painted Intaglio Essex Glass Terrier Dog Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 3.43 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (We can custom size this ring - please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries.) Ring Width: 13.6mm (0.53"...
Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Reverse Intaglio Crystal Pendant Depicting a Pekingese Dog, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K pendant of rock crystal with a reverse intaglio of a realistically and beautifully rendered adorable Pekingese. The pendant has an integral matching bale. The reverse side has an...
Crystal, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Pearl Emerald Blue Venetian Glass Dog Intaglio 18 Karat Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped glass intaglio measuring 12.5 x 15.0 mm - transparent cobalt blue. Backed by mother-of-pearl - opaque white in body color with strong iridescence. Carved to ...
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Pearl Emerald Blue Venetian Glass Dog Intaglio 18 Karat Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval shaped glass intaglio measuring 12.5 x 15.0 mm - transparent cobalt blue. Backed by mother-of-pearl - opaque white in body color with strong iridescence. Carved to ...
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Flip Ring Carnelian Intaglio Flowers Dog 10 Karat Gold Spinning
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 10 karat rose gold. Carnelian measures 14mm x 11mm (in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips)....
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
A Rock Crystal Intaglio Pug Dog Ring, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
The round cabochon-cut rock-crystal reverse engraved and painted to depict a Pug Dog Weight: 3.5 gr Size: 6.5 PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTAT...
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Reverse Painted Dog Intaglio Pendant or Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This circular pendant is cast from glass, with a dog carved and hand painted to shine through in a lively, three-dimensional effect. The dog is similar to a German Shepard, and it st...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Dog Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian round pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. It depicts a hunting dog. The circular detail is made of cabochon cut rock crystal.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Sold
H 1.1 in W 0.98 in
14Karat Gold Reverse Painted Intaglio Dog & Duck Rifle Frame Hunting Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. It features an incredibly detailed reverse painted intaglio of a hunting scene with dog holding a duck in mout...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Hand Painted Reverse Intaglio Fox Horse Dog Watch Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous vintage watch bracelet features wonderful portraits of a dog, fox and a jockey riding a horse done in a reversed intaglio technique. The bracelet also features a Swiss ...
14k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Vintage Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Unisex Intaglio Signet Rin
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring centers a bezel set rectangular cushion shaped onyx cabochon with carved intaglio of a dog Opaque and deeply saturated black in color - measuring 15.0 x 20.0 mm With deeply ri...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hunting Dog Reverse Crystal Intaglio Bracelet
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
We are warmed by jewelry that feels personal and is a constant reminder of activities we share with our loved animals.. Sporting and animal jewelry bring pleasure constantly. This un...
Crystal, 14k Gold
Reverse Intaglio Crystal Dog Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
European reverse intaglio enameled crystal dog cuff links, possibly Austrian, circa 1915. Two crystals depicting pointers and 2 Jack Russell Terriers.
14k Intaglio Reverse Crystal, Enamel Dog Bracelet
Located in New York , NY
Charming 14k gold bracelet with reverse crystal painted dogs. Every other link has a dog in black enamel. I think the dogs are Scotties and Terriers but I am not good at identifying ...
14k Gold
Hunting Dog Reverse Crystal Intaglio Bracelet
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A 14kt gold bracelet holding three reverse crystal intaglio carvings of magnificent hunting dogs, ears pointing upward and ready to go to your command. Linking the crystals are dog c...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Intaglio Dog Ring in Green Chalcedony
Located in Danvers, MA
For my fellow dog lovers, I offer one of several special antique dog rings I've just found - this one a Victorian carved intaglio chalcedony dog 18K gold signet ring. While the ston...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Bloodstone Talbot Dog Intaglio Signet Ring "Always Faithful"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb antique Signet Ring, set with an oval bloodstone panel carved with an English heraldic crest. The crest depicts a Talbot, a now extinct breed of hunting dog said to be an an...
Agate, 15k Gold
Terrier Dog and Horse Reverse Crystal Intaglio Pendant and Charms
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous set of six, reverse crystal intaglios of Fox Terriers, Horses and a Pheasant or as they are often called Essex Crystals. All marked sterling on the back. The three horses ...
Sterling Silver
Georgian Foil Back Quartz "Time Passes, Friendship Remains" Dog Intaglio Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
The opposite of a cameo, an intaglio is created by carving into the surface of a stone to produce an image in relief, with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax. A signet ring can...
Quartz, 15k Gold
Elizabeth Locke Standing Dog Intaglio Earrings Framed with Pearls and Emeralds
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elizabeth Locke is famous for her Venetian glass intaglios. This exceptional pair of earrings features a regal standing dog Venetian glass intaglio backed with mother of pearl and fr...
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Carved Greyhound Dog Rock Crystal Intaglio Desk Seal with Monogram
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm pleased to offer a particularly lovely piece for my fellow dog lovers – an antique Greyhound or Whippet desk seal of hand carved rock crystal quartz. (please note the dark areas...
Rock Crystal
Antique Victorian / Etruscan Revival Gold-Filled Bypass Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian gold-filled bracelet. In the Etruscan Revival style. With one lion's head terminal and one terminal with engraving and applied wire decoration & granulatio...
Gold-filled
$8,600
W 0.9 in L 7.2 in
14k Gold and Colored Stone Mid-20th Century "Victorian Tribute" Slide Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-20th century slide bracelet is from a genre of similar pieces, all derived and created as a tribute to slides which were primarily used in Victorian period ladies necklaces....
Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger's Eye,...
$1,250
W 0.4 in D 0.32 in L 2.45 in
Antique 17th / 18th Century English Foiled Stuart Crystal Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Stuart Crystal stick pin. Set with a faceted rock crystal, traces of pink and red foil, and a gold wire cypher. The pin is likely adapted from an early 17th or 18th ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Oval Carved Cameo Yellow Mid-Century Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 7 piece carved Cameo bracelet with 7 different carved themes. Double jump ring attachments. Original 14k spring ring. Circa 1940-1950. 8 inches long. 7 oval carved Cameo 17...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Yellow Gold Dog Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Essex crystal reverse intaglio and 9 karat yellow gold 'dog' cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
French, 1900s, Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark, and platinum, mascaron hallmark. Massive antique ring, it represents the head of a lion the open mouth, which holds an antique- cut diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat gold Victorian Carved Agate Cameo Ring 1800s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning floral and birds make up the surround on this 14K gold ring. Center is a Victorian woman. Victorian later soldered onto a modern shank. The ring is large in scale measuring ...
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cameo Slide Charm Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
A stunning example of vintage artistry, this 14K yellow gold bracelet exudes Old World charm and elegance. Crafted meticulously with 12 exquisite cameo slides, each cameo is a miniat...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden garden, beautiful carving highly detail...
Crystal, 18k Gold
Exquisite Etched Gilt Metal Bird Link Bracelet ca 1960
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite etched gilt metal bird theme link bracelet ca 1960 The elegant retro bracelet is designed with a series of hinged links Each link depicts a majestic bird in various postu...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Gold And Ovoid Agate Roman Cameo Dog Ring 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: II-III century Intaglio size: 1.8x1.5 cm Ring size: 7 Weight: 7.16 gr Il cammeo in agata, risalente al periodo imperiale romano del II-III secolo, raffigura un cane sedut...
Jasper, Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Kirk’s Folly Vintage Enamel Charm Bracelet with Fantasy Motifs
Located in Milford, DE
Kirk’s Folly Vintage Enamel Charm Bracelet with Fantasy Motifs — Seahorse, Swan, Carousel Horse & Fairy Charms A magical and highly collectible vintage Kirk’s Folly charm brace...
Crystal, Gold-filled, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Intaglio Link Bracelet, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of classical elegance with this stunning 14K yellow gold intaglio link bracelet. Each link showcases a beautifully carved hardstone gem — a vibrant mix of Rhodoni...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Multi-gemstone, Tiger's Eye, Rhodol...
Marcus & Co. Equestrian Essex Crystal Bracelet
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910, 14k, by Marcus & Co., American. This antique equestrian motif bracelet is the perfect casual-chic accessory. Its focal point is an expertly crafted, hand painted Essex cr...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Micromosaic Dog Ring, Italy, Circa 1900
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Late 19th century Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 Weight: 13.3 gr This magnificent micromosaic dates to the 19th century, which is one of the periods of maximum production of...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1947 Ring natural 0.6ct. Diamond solid 18K Yellow Gold Silver Ø US7.75 / 3.7 gr
Located in SE
A New Renaissance styled ring : Gold, Silver and Diamond of rose cut. Nice carved shoulders. Diamond is white, measures Ø 5.25 mm / ca.0.6 ct ,with back side closed and foiled under...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,775 / set
W 1 in L 1.88 in
Pair 19th Century Carved Coral Rosebud and Leaf 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality antique carved red coral and 14K yellow gold Rosebud earrings 19th Century Each earring composed of delicately hand carved coral rosebuds and foliage ideal for a fa...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850
Located in Northampton, MA
This late Georgian / early Victorian 18K rose gold ring holds a rectangular-cut deep brown sardonyx gemstone that has been artfully carved -or etched, rather- to depict a horse trott...
Agate, 18k Gold
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold, Opal, & Paste Signet Style Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signet style ring. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a central bezel-set rectangular opal cabochon surrounded by a halo of small single cut red paste (glass) stones in a...
Opal, 14k Gold
$17,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 16 in
Certified 15.51 CTW Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace Gift 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified Sapphire and Halo Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold with diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Sapphire stimulates concent...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this 18carat gold ring are five diamonds. The central diamond measures 7pts and the smallest diamonds measure 3pts each. Diamond total of this ring is 21pts. Ring Size: Q 1/...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Fish Pisces Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage Italian gold fish charm pendant created with a blue enameled body. The fish is beautifully detailed and created with a great royal blue scaly skin. Designed in 18 karat yel...
18k Gold, Enamel
$656Sale Price / item|20% Off
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Signet Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Unisex Ring, Signet Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.25 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style, every occasion or any o...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Large Silver Gold And Hardstone Fob Seal English Circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
The urn-shaped handle and cast and chased with two sporting dogs , the carnelian matrix without engraved. English, circa 1870 Height 3cm Weight: 14.40gr.
Carnelian, Silver, Gold
Ancient Viking 22kt Gold Spiral Serpent Ring - circa 9th/11th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 9th/11th Century AD. Finger size: 8.5. Weight: 6.4. The ring, made of 22-karat gold, can be dated around the 9th – 10th century and ascribed to Viking manufacture, whi...
Gold, 22k Gold
$24,314
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ ...
1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Green Lame Fluted Sleeves
Located in London, GB
This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles. The fabric is mesmerising, a b...
Ancient Roman Gold ring with Agate Cameo Fish , circa 2nd Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
The 2nd century ring has a gold frame with two grooves and gold globules welded to the upper junction, where is set a Roman cameo in agate, depicting a fish. This is a subject that w...
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold
$3,750
H 1.19 in W 0.4 in D 0.32 in
Ancient Egyptian Faience Cat Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. Gold
Located in New York, NY
This rare Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicts a seated Cat. The faience cat, crafted between 700-300 BC, is a miniature masterpiece. In ancient Egyptian art, cats were de...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Peacock c. 200 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 200 AD This impressive Roman ring is crafted from solid gold of approximately 21.28 karats and features broad, tapering shoulders – a form popular in the early 3rd century AD ...
Garnet, Gold, Silver
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.