14k Italian Gold Rope Chain Necklace circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 14k Italian Gold Rope Chain Necklace from the circa 1980s is a timeless piece that exudes
14k Italian Gold Rope Chain Necklace circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 14k Italian Gold Rope Chain Necklace from the circa 1980s is a timeless piece that exudes
Milor 18K Gold 32" Long 7.8mm Wide Textured Rope Wrapped w/ Box Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 73.42 Grams Chain Type: Textured Twisted Rope Chain
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Brev Italian Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold 30" Long Bar Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 34.74 Grams Chain Type: 30" - Bar
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain Necklace, SOHO, Italian 17", 4.2 GM
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold chain Necklace, ,SOHO, Italian 17", 4.2 GM 1.4 MM wide 17
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Gm Ball Station chain Necklace, Italian 15.5"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.4 Gm Ball Station chain Necklace, Italian 15.5" 1.6 MM wide 15.5
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Kt Yellow Gold 4.5 Gm, Italian Chain Necklace 30 " & Bracelet 7" Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 4.5 Gm, Box Chain Necklace 30 " & Bracelet 7" Set 1.2 MM wide 30
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Chains Charms Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian 18K yellow gold bracelet with charms. It depicts two twisted rope chains
Amber, Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Rope Chain Bracelet 1970s
By UnoAErre
Located in Arnhem, NL
An Italian 18 karat yellow gold twist rope chain/cord bracelet manufactured by UnoAErre in Arezzo
Yellow Gold
Jumbo Tapered Rope Chain Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold 16.25mm
Located in Tampa, FL
Bold 14k yellow gold rope chain necklace featuring a tapered design, graduating from 6.45mm to
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14kt Yellow Gold 18 Inch Rope Chain 1.3mm Wide Milros Design 4gr Lobster Clasp
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt yellow gold rope chain, measuring 18 inches in length and 1.3mm in width. This beautiful piece
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Rope-Style Serpentine Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Serpentine Chain Necklace features a classic design that is
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Italian Mid-20th Century Coral Wrapped Rope Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
substantial 18K yellow gold fluted link, coral wrapped rope necklace has a hefty weight and feel. Measures 18
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver Rope Collar Necklace 15 1/2" - 925 18k Cable Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Style: Collar Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Round and Baguette Diamond Open Heart Pendant Necklace with Double Rope Chain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
touch of opulence to the piece. The spiraled rope chain, an intricate feature, weaves around the neck
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Gold Tone sterling silver 925 italy Mariner Link Chain Belt, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci 1970's Gold Tone Mariner Link Chain Belt Size: 38 - 42 Length: 44.5" Width of pendant: 1.5
Gold, Gold Plate
Retro Large Torsade Rope Chain Huge Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
huge and chunky links quite outstanding Italian origin – 1940 ca Marked for 18 KT solid gold with
18k Gold
18K Gold Twisted Rope Bracelet
Located in Summerland, CA
18k yellow gold twist rope bracelet.. 8” long, rope is 3 mm thick. Simple and elegant bracelet
18k Gold
Moonlight 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Beads Rope Bracelet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Moonlight twisted flexible chain bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold with blue sapphires. The rope
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Multi-Strain Gold Tone Rope Chain belt
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior multi-strain gold tone rope chain belt with geometric accents. Signed: Christian
Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Rubelite Heart Pendant Rope Chain
By Buccellati
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Buccellati 18K yellow gold textured heart pendant set with a rubelite on 18ky rope chain
Rubelite, 18k Gold
Vintage 14ct Gold Heavy Diamond Paste Pendant Necklace Rope Chain 585 18 Inch
Located in Camelford, GB
: Thick fixed loop / bale CHAIN DESCRIPTION Material: Solid 14ct (585/000) yellow gold Style: Twist rope
Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Two Color Gold Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage retro chain of Italian workmanship incorporates a combination of twisted rope design
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 18 karat yellow gold rope chain; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 1980s Rope Chain Necklace with Cabochon Pendants
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and statement Italian necklace from the 1980s. Gold rope strand is just a little over a
Gold Plate
Mob Wife Vintage Lariat Heavy 18K Gold Tassel Rope Chain Bolo Slide Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
nearly new condition. Featuring a two tone twisted rope This lengthy and luxurious lariat necklace is a
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre Italian Solid 14k Yellow Gold 36" Long open Link Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - Hollow Design - Solid Gold Weight: 19.86 Grams Chain Type: Long
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.16 in L 39.5 in
Marchisio Napoleone 1935 Italian Art Deco Long Chain In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Marchisio
Located in Miami, FL
Italy at the jewelry atelier of Marchisio Napoleone, back in the 1935. This long chain have a lenght of
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Such an exquisite necklace. This 18kt yellow gold chain necklace is extremely well made. The way it
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Rope Twist Chain Necklace, Italian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage 9kt gold rope Chain necklace. This chain necklace has lovely chunky Rope twist
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chic Gold Rope Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and white gold rope necklace, Italian. Circa 1960. Designed as a graduated
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Gold Rope Chain Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This classic and elegant rope chain bracelet is finely crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co., Twisted Double Rope Chain Bracelet, 18K Gold, Italy, 1960s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
This elegant Tiffany & Co. bracelet showcases a twisted double rope chain, with second rope strand
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 14KT Yellow Gold Sparkle Rope Chain Necklace
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage Italian 14 karat yellow gold sparkle rope chain necklace. This thin pendant chain
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.32 in D 0.44 in L 7.26 in
Vintage Italian 18K Gold Woven Mesh Rope Chain Border Wide Strap Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
bordered with rope chain along both sides, all of which brings a super elegant look to this piece. The
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Rope Link Chain with Anchor pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold chain with twisted anchor links like a rope, to which a large 18 carat gold
18k Gold
Contemporary Gold 36 Inch Braided Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
thick rope pattern carries throughout the entire length of the chain and at the back of the necklace is
14k Gold
Vintage UnoAErre Gold Rope Chain Necklace and Bracelet Set
By UnoAErre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage, UnoAErre, 14-karat yellow gold twisted rope chain necklace and bracelet set. These
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Bar and Rope Chain Necklace of Variable Length
Located in New York, NY
This 31" Italian Necklace can be altered to be worn in many ways. Made of 3 connecting Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Graduated Twisted Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Graduated Twisted Rope Link Gold Chain Necklace composed of 18k yellow. With a twisted rope
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Rope X Vintage Paper Clip Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a paper clip style chain comprised of twisted rope motif links. Connected via 'X' motif
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Fancy Popcorn and Rope Link Bracelet, Italy
Located in Guilford, CT
14k Yellow Gold 35.8g Ladies Fancy Popcorn and Rope Link Bracelet Italy 7.25" Condition
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.42 in D 0.42 in L 16 in
Nicolis Cola Italian Twisted White and Yellow Gold Rope 2 Bracelets or Necklace
By Nicolis Cola
Located in Miami Beach, FL
bracelets featuring a wider (10.75mm) twisted yellow gold rope chain intertwined with a thinner white gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.19 in D 1.19 in L 9.85 in
Bracelet from the Collection "Rope" 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rosewood
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rope links bracelet in 18 kt yellow gold and rose wood This is a traditional piece in Micheletto
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vesco Italy Yellow Gold Rope Chain Necklace Bracelet Set
By Vesco
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vesco 18k yellow gold rope chain set featuring a necklace and a bracelet. Both have a toggle clasp
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Braided Rope Collar Chain Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold, with a rope with highly detailed braided accents. An exceptional 15.75" Long with 10 mm
Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Twisted Rope Vintage Cable Chain Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of large cable chain links featuring a twisted rope motif Accented by stipple textured
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Twisted Braided Rope w/ Coral Bead Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a vintage intertwined 14k yellow gold rope link and natural coral bead strand. The
Coral, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Halo Necklace Estate 14 Karat Rose Gold Fine Jewelry Rope Chain
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed opal & diamond necklace crafted in 14 karat rose gold. Centrally mounted opal
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Graduated Two-Color Gold Rope Chain
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Italian 18Kt Graduated Yellow Gold Rope Chain with braided 18kt White Gold chain
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Simil Twisted rope degrade chain in 18 kt yellow gold Total lenght: 45 cm Total weight of 18 kt
18k Gold
Italian Solid 18K Yellow Gold 20" 2.9mm Stackable Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 22.66 Grams Chain Type: Rope Link Chain Length: 20 Inches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 9 Gm Rope Chain, Long, Italian Make
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14 karat Yellow Gold 9 Gm Rope Chain , 18 Inches long , Italian make 4.4 MM wide 18 Inches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 17.5" 10.3mm Wide Textured Wrapped Rope Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 85.14 Grams Chain Type: Textured Rope Chain W/ Narrow Rope
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.21 in L 16.74 in
18K Retro popcorn chain - Italian solid gold necklace - 22.8 gram - 16.7 inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this 18 k gold retro necklace. This Necklace necklace checks of all the characteristics
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bel-Oro Italy 14K Yellow Gold Textured Rolo Chain Necklace 20 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
condition. They were very well cared for and you can tell it is a quality made Italian Necklace. It is
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 9 Gm Box Chain Ball Necklace, Italian
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 9 Gm 1.5 mm Box Chain Ball Necklace, Italian 22" 1.5 MM wide 22 Inches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 9 Gm Box Chain Ball Necklace, Italian
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 9 Gm 1.5 mm Box Chain Ball Necklace, Italian 22" 1.5 MM wide 22 Inches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box chain Necklace, Italian 24", 7.2 GM
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Unisex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Box chain Necklace, Italian 24", 7.2 GM 1.75 MM wide 24 Inches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 20 Gm Figaro Chain Necklace, Made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 20 Gm Figaro Chain Necklace, 23 Inch Made in Italy 4.5 MM wide 23
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Scarf Rope Chain
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Italian made designer 14k gold rope chain necklace in yellow gold. A modern, edgy, and timeless
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Chain Necklace in Rope Texture
Located in Stamford, CT
own, with a pendant of layered with other chains. Made in Italy c. 1970 the gold is 14 Kt. A length of
14k Gold
9ct 375 Gold Diamond Cut Link Rope Chain
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Diamond cut Link rope chain beautiful sparkly links are diamond cut with lobster
Gold
Italian White Gold Mesh Rope Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Quality Italian made in eighteen karat 18K white gold, you will find this contemporary 7.5 mm mesh
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Italy 18 Karat Gold Rope Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Italy 18k Gold Rope Bracelet is simply stunning and sophisticated. Fashioned in 18K yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Vintage Italian Thick Twisted Rope Necklace, 1980's
Located in Venice, CA
This elegant, Italian double twisted rope necklace is made of 14k yellow and white gold. The bi
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Heavy 22" Long 5mm Diamond Cut Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
There's no fooling Mr. T - this classic diamond cut rope chain looks fantastic by itself or as the
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marchisio Italy 18K Two-Tone Gold Rope Multi Strand Bracelet
By Marchisio
Located in Miami, FL
Late 1970s Vintage Bracelet with a multi-rope strand design, in a highly polished gold finish
Gold
Tiffany Rope Twist Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic rope twist bracelet by Tiffany with a wider than usual circumference. It measures 1 3/4
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Double Rope Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Chunky Tiffany 18 karat gold bracelet consisting of two connected rows of twisted gold. Each row
18k Gold
Bracelet 18 Karat Pink Gold Twisted with Rope
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Bracelet 18 Karat Pink Gold twisted with rope The total length is 21.00 cm the total weight of
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Large Twisted Rope Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Tiffany & Company very elegant 18k yellow Gold Rope Bracelet with a smaller Rope
18k Gold
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$28,125Sale Price|25% Off
H 1.97 in W 1.02 in Dm 8 in
AUSTRIAN Art Deco 1925 Curvex Wristwatch in Platinum With 7.75 Ctw in Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco curvex wristwatch in platinum with gemstones. This is an absolutely gorgeous wristwatch, created in Austria during the art deco period, back in the late 1920's. The case...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Chopard 18 karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Chopard 18kt Yellow Gold Chain Necklace is a stunning piece that embodies timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Made from luxurious 18kt yellow gold, this necklace sho...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold "Indian Head " American Coin On A Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Chain "Indian Head" Coin Necklace. This captivating piece of jewelry combines elegance and heritage, making...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire Necklace in 18K Gold studded with mix cut sapphire pieces. Accessorize your look with this elegant yellow sapphire chain necklace. This stunning piece of jewelry inst...
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 1.3 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.51 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Dimensions: 33 x 20m...
Diamond, Platinum
$228,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
40 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace This necklace has a total of 120 GIA certified diamonds. Clarity range VS-SI1, Color range I-H
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Vintage Pink Tourmaline Sautoir Yellow Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
Complementing the quartz are five oval cabochon pink tourmaline stones, with a total weight of approximately 17.5 carats. The tourmaline stones radiate with a soft, pink hue that var...
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace with Double Chain
Located in Addison, TX
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace with Double Chain The classically stunning necklace features a V-shaped line of diamonds suspended by two delicate 18 karat yellow gold link ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Mind blowing perfect matching pair of Gia Certified Natural Fancy Intens...
Yellow Diamond
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold curb link chain bracelet with hollow curb links and a spring ring clasp. Fitted with a safety chain to the clasp. Stamped with the French import mark an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Solid 14k Yellow Gold 26" Rope Link Chain Necklace Large Lobster Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 53.65 Grams Chain Type: Rope Link Chain Chain Length: 26" (measured on ruler) Chain Thickness: 5.2mm (approx.) Clasp: Lobster Claw Clasp Co...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Art Deco Diamond and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco 1940s 0.22 carat diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set necklace; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and im...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage yellow gold lovers dream! At nearly 5 ounces of pure gold, this stunning statement showcases a timeless design matched with an incredibly detailed artisanal craftsmanship. ...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Necklace Chain Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This Classical Etruscan and or Roman style, is woven chain in 22 karat gold with finials ornemented with granulation and is truly timeless. It can be worn ornamented with pendants or...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.