William Ruser 1930's 3D Leo Lion Pendant
By William Ruser
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This large charm/pendant features a beautifully crafted Leo the Lion design made of 14K gold
Category
Vintage 1930s Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold
Leo Charm
14K Gold 0.27 Ct Diamond Leo Zodiac bracelet with Ruby Emerald sapphire stone
$612 / item
H 0.42 in W 0.35 in
14K Gold 0.27 Ct Diamond Leo Zodiac bracelet with Ruby Emerald sapphire stone
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Leo Diamond Bracelet is meant to represent you. This Zodiac sign bracelet comes with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
18K Gold 0.27 Ct Diamond Leo Zodiac bracelet with Ruby Emerald sapphire stone
$629 / item
H 0.42 in W 0.35 in
18K Gold 0.27 Ct Diamond Leo Zodiac bracelet with Ruby Emerald sapphire stone
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Leo Diamond Bracelet is meant to represent you. This Zodiac sign bracelet comes with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Multi-stone Charm Necklace by Leo Feeney
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Charm necklace by Arizona silversmith Leo Feeney. The nine charms set in sterling silver are on 16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces
French Leo Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a rectangular medal with an engraved
Category
Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Zodiac Leo Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Zodiac
Category
Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Becker French Zodiac Leo Starsign 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By Edmond-Henri Becker
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting the Zodiac star-sign of Leo as the
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosenthal Large Zodiac Leo 18K Yellow Gold Lion Charm Pendant
By Ben Rosenfeld
Located in London, GB
A large 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lion atop a rock within a textured
Category
Vintage 1950s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels Zodiac Leo Medallion Charm 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
rings and other Zodiac Charm Collection. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Vintage zodiac pendant - Leo - 18 karat solid yellow gold Star sign charm
$1,011
W 0.63 in L 0.97 in
18K Vintage zodiac pendant - Leo - 18 karat solid yellow gold Star sign charm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Leo, the fifth astrological sign in the zodiac. This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mini Leo Charm
Located in Huntington Beach, CA
Our signature Mini Leo Charm. Created using the Golden Ratio for perfect proportions. 9mm 14k
Category
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
0.36 Carat VS G Diamonds On 18 Carat White Gold Grams 7.85 Black Enamel
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
VS quality and G color diamonds Easy to wear unisex lucky charm bracelet available in other colors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Leo Gold Pendant Charm
Located in New York, NY
Leo zodiac charm/pendant. 14K yellow gold. Figural Leo in center, applied on a textured gold
Category
Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Leo Lapis Lazuli Gold Pendant Charm
Located in New York, NY
Large circular charm. The center is lapis lazuli, with a rope edge border. Applied in the center
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian More Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Doves Doron Paloma Gold Diamond Leo Zodiac Pendant Charm
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Brand new pendant by Doves Doron Paloma, with 0.22ctw H/VS diamonds. Does not come with the chain. Pendant is 22mm in diameter x 29mm with bale. Weight - 3.3 grams. Marked: 18k, Dov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Leo Zodiac Charm Necklace, Lucky Stone is Diamond and Ruby 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Birthday Occurs Between July 23 and August 22 Leo Symbol: Lion Duration (tropical, western): July 23 and
Category
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond and Gold Zodiac Sign Charm
By Blair Husain
Located in New York City, NY
Finely made 18K Gold Zodiac charm with detachable bale, shown here in the Leo sign. The charm is
Category
American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold and Tiger's Eye Zodiac Charm with Diamond Star
By Blair Husain
Located in New York City, NY
here in the Leo sign. The charm can be customized with any zodiac sign and is also available in Rose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Zodiac Leo Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a disc depicting a lion to represent the
Category
20th Century Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Zodiac Leo Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold Zodiac Leo disk charm, circa 1970. The charm measures 1.5 inches in
Category
Vintage 1970s Venezuelan Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Thomae Sterling SIlver Green Enamel Zodiac Leo Charm #16143
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and green enamel Leo Zodiac charm by Charles Thomae. Green enamel design features
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 18 k Italian zodiac charm pendant - Leo charm - solid yellow gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Leo, the fifth astrological sign in the zodiac. This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Italian zodiac pendant - Leo charm - solid yellow gold - Star sign
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W 0.69 in L 1.05 in
Vintage 18k Italian zodiac pendant - Leo charm - solid yellow gold - Star sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Leo, the fifth astrological sign in the zodiac. This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 k Italian zodiac pendant - Leo charm - solid yellow gold - Star sign
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W 0.69 in L 1.03 in
Vintage 18 k Italian zodiac pendant - Leo charm - solid yellow gold - Star sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Leo, the fifth astrological sign in the zodiac. This
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 k Italian zodiac pendant - Leo charm - solid yellow gold - Star sign
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W 0.63 in L 0.99 in
Vintage 18 k Italian zodiac pendant - Leo charm - solid yellow gold - Star sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Leo, the fifth astrological sign in the zodiac. This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Leo Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage charm crafted in fine 14K yellow gold, featuring a detailed depiction of a lion
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leo Zodiac 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the zodiac symbol for Leo, depicting a lion
Category
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ella Cone Sterling Silver Leo Zodiac Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver Leo Zodiac charm by designer Ella Cone. Highly collectible piece by
Category
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Leo Zodiac Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular charm centers a rendered Leo lion motif With a matte finish and a hexagonal surround
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leo Lion Zodiac Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular charm has a matte finish and a raised high polished rendering of Leo Zodiac figure
Category
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leo Lion Zodiac Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced open circle with a deeply faceted surround Centering a highly rendered image of a lion With a wild mane and crouching posture With Italian assay marks for 18...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Leo Lion 18k Gold Charm Vintage Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage charm is crafted in 18k gold and features a rectangular design engraved with the Leo
Category
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Leo Lion Zodiac Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circular charm designed as a proud lion lifting a paw with July inscribed below It's mane accented
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Edwardian More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Leo Zodiac Lion 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the zodiac star sign of Leo depicting a
Category
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Mini Leo Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Leo, depicting a lion
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gübelin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leo Astrology Zodiac Pendant/Charm
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Gübelin 18k Yellow Gold LEO Zodiac Pendant/Charm 1 inch diameter 7.5mm bail Chain not Included.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Becker 18K Yellow Gold Leo Double Sided Zodiac Charm Pendant
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W 0.86 in D 0.09 in L 1.18 in
French Becker 18K Yellow Gold Leo Double Sided Zodiac Charm Pendant
By Edmond-Henri Becker
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Edmond-Henri Becker 18K yellow gold Leo zodiac double sided charm pendant This listing
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Style Leo Lion Charm Cubic Zirconia Hoop Earrings for Her in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Leo Lion Charm Cubic Zirconia Hoop Earrings in sterling silver. You shall need these
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings
Materials
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Small 18K Vintage zodiac pendant - Leo - 18 karat solid yellow gold Star sign
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W 0.52 in L 0.77 in
Small 18K Vintage zodiac pendant - Leo - 18 karat solid yellow gold Star sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this small vintage charm depicting a Leo, the fifth astrological sign in the zodiac
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leo Zodiac Astrology Charm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leo Charm c.1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Gold Leo Zodiac Charm, 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold Leo zodiac charm. This flat charm features a round design with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French, Lion Leo 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A hollow 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lion. Stamped with the eagle mark
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Leo Zodiac Sign Charm in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1940s Leo Zodiac sign charm pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold Leo design is beautifully made
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Leo Zodiac Lion 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac star sign of Leo depicting an
Category
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Zodiac Leo Lion 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Leo, depicting a lion
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gübelin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leo Astrology Zodiac Pendant/Charm
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Gübelin 18k Yellow Gold LEO Zodiac Pendant/Charm 1 inch diameter 7.5mm bail Chain not Included.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Midcentury 18 Karat Yellow Gold Zodiac Leo Disc Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A round 18k gold mid-century Zodiac Leo disc charm. The charm depicts a dimensional lion in motion
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage French Leo Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
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W 0.6 in D 0.14 in L 0.67 in
Vintage French Leo Starsign Zodiac 18K Yellow Gold Charm Medal Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a concave round medal engraved with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Mid-Century Lion Leo Zodiac Sign Animal Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
confident creatures, which is also true for the ones with the zodiac sign Leo. They love and live life to
Category
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Designer Leo Zodiac Charm Pendant with Natural Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:6.733g, D:0.35ct,
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K LEO , Vintage 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign
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W 0.65 in L 0.99 in
18K LEO , Vintage 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Leo, the fifth astrological sign in the zodiac. This
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
William Ruser 1930's 3D Leo Lion Pendant
By William Ruser
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a little zodiac flair to your outfit! This is a large 14K gold Leo the lion charm/pendant, made
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Gold Tiffany & Co. Leo Charm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding charm with a figural "Leo." Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Free-form scalloped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Leo Charm
By Cartier
Located in QLD , AU
Cartier charm features the King of the Jungle - the Lion signifying Leo in the horoscope. Birthdays from
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Leo Zodiac Charm
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Cartier 18KT yellow gold charm. Leo the lion is hand cut out, with "Leo" engraved under it
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Leo Gold Charm
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold charm. Figural "Leo the Lion" applied on a textured round disc. Set with a
Category
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Materials
Peridot, 14k Gold
"Leo" the Lion Charm/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18K gold "Leo" the lion charm/ pendant. Circular design with all the horoscope signs engraved
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Leo Charm
By Cartier
Located in QLD , AU
Cartier charm features the King of the Jungle - the Lion signifying Leo in the horoscope. Birthdays from
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Gold Leo Zodiac Charm
Located in DALLAS, TX
Offering our solid 14k yellow gold Leo Zodiac Charm, perfect for a necklace or charm bracelet
Category
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
"Leo" Large Gold Pendant/Charm
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k yellow gold pendant/ charm with applied lion in center, surrounded by signs of the Zodiac
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Vintage 1950s Italian More Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Leo Lion Round Coin Charm Pendant Link Necklace in Box
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Metal Gold tone Lobster claw closure Made in France Charm diameter 2
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Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Exceptional Leo Gold Pendant by Becker
By Edmond-Henri Becker
Located in New York, NY
in shiny gold. Signed by BECKER. 1 1/3' in diameter. This is the ultimate Leo pendant/charm
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Vintage 1920s French More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
1960s M Buccellati Lion Sphere Pendant
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Frederick, MD
·Item: 18K M Buccellati Leo Lion Astrology Sphere Charm/Pendant Yellow Gold ·Era: Modern / 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Leo Charm For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate leo charm for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 22 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a leo charm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic leo charm over the years, but those made by Cartier, Anna Sheffield and Gubelin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A leo charm of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 5, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a leo charm, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Leo Charm?
The price for a leo charm starts at $65 and tops out at $6,200 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $2,525.
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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