Gold Lady Bug
1990s Italian Modern Brooches
Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Brooches
Chalcedony, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian More Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Side Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Brooches
Crystal
Early 2000s French Charm Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Gold, Enamel
1990s Unknown Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1990s More Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
American Cufflinks
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects
Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, ...
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k 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, 2022All Rolex gold watches are crafted with 18 karat gold to a premium standard at the brand’s foundries. The gold used for ladies Rolex watches is always at least 75 percent pure gold, with the other 25 percent being materials used to increase the strength of the watch. Shop a wide range of Rolex watches for men and women on 1stDibs.