Dubini Lion Ancient Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Calfskin Braided Bracelet
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
DEPICTED ON THE COIN Obverse: Lion walking right, above Φ, pentagram and I; in exergue, ΥΕΛΕΤΩΝ.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Elizabeth Locke Ancient Greek Lion Coin Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with silver Ancient Greek Thracian Chersonesus hemidrachm coins. Signed by Elizabeth Locke 7/8 inch diameter Has collapsible posts.
18k Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Lion Coin 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
It can be resized easily. The coin side shown is the stylized roaring head of a lion.
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A sharply struck, authentic, silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Cherronesos 350-300 BC, situated near the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, depicts a lion looking...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin minted in the ancient Greek colony of Miletos on the shores of the Ionian Sea in what is now Western Turkey depicts a lion looking over his shoulder...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Facing Lion Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "1/3 Stater" coin struck in the ancient Greek colony of Lycia (located in what is now western Turkey) between 380-360 BC has a depiction of a male lion facing dir...
18k Gold
Jorge Adeler 18K Gold Ancient Authentic Lion Coin & Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Discover timeless history and exceptional craftsmanship with the 18K Yellow Gold Ancient Taras Coin and Diamond Pendant by Jorge Adeler. This distinctive designer pendant combines lu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Anatolia 12th Century Lion and Sun Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver dirham struck under Sultan Kaykhusraw II (1237–1246), replaced the usual religious calligraphy of Persian coins with a bold image of a lion walking beneath a pers...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Cherronesos 350-300 BC, situated near the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, depicts a lion looking back over its ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Lion Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This coin is from the ancient Greek colony of Cherronesos situated near the Gallipoli peninsular in what is now Turkey.
22k Gold
Dubini Ancient Lion Griffin Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin bracelet from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Thracian silver coin minted circa 4th century B.C. featuring a Lion and an authentic silver coin from Io...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Lion Miletos Ancient Silver Coin 18 Karat Gold Chain Fringe Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
DEPICTED ON COIN Obverse: Head of lion facing left. Reverse: Floral star pattern in incuse square.
18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Price Upon Request
Dubini Ancient Silver Lion Coin Dynasts of Lykia AR Third Stater
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
COIN DETAILS Dynasts of Lykia, Trbbenimi AR Third Stater. Circa 390-370 B.C. Obverse: Facing lion's scalp; triskeles below Reverse: Triskeles, TPBB NEME around; all within shallow i...
Other, Silver
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin 18K/14K White Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Cherronesos 350-300 BC, situated near the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, depicts a lion looking back over its ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Silver Lion Coin Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Probably the finest ancient image of a lion of this type of coin set in a pendant you will ever find!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek Silver Coin 5th century BC Ring depicting a Lion's Head
Located in Roma, IT
The depiction of lions on coins traces back to the early days of metallic currency.
Silver
Dubini Ancient Silver Chersonesos Lion Coin Signet Wood 18 Karat Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
The design features a backward-looking lion with its tongue out and a curving body, gracefully following the coin's curvature.
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Hercules and Lion Coin 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A very rare authentic ancient Greek silver "diobol" coin from the Greek colony of Taras in Calabria (now in southern Italy) depicts Hercules wrestling with the Nemean lion during the...
22k Gold
Dubini Chersonesos Lion Ancient Authentic Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
The design features a backward-looking lion with its tongue out and a curving body, gracefully following the coin's curvature.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ancient Greek Alexander the Great Lion Coin Blue Sapphires 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and unusual, authentic, silver "stater" coin minted in Babylon (one of Alexanders conquered territories) 322-312 BC, depicts a lion walking on one side, and the god "Baal" (an...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Cyzikos Lion Coin Diamond 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin minted in the ancient Greek colony of Cyzikos (now in Western Turkey south of Istanbul) from 387-340 BC depicts the head of a lion above a tuna fish.
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Silver Lion Coin 18K Gold Ring size 6.5
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A small, authentic, silver "hemiobol" coin stuck between 510-475 BC in the ancient Greek city of Cyzikos in the region of Mysia (now in far Western Turkey) features a sharply struck ...
18k Gold
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Goddess Cybele Lions Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and authentic silver "denarius" from the days of the Roman Republic, 78 BC, depicts the goddess Cybele driving a chariot pulled by 2 lions. Cybele, also known as Magna Mater ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
The Alexander II Coin Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Alexander Coin II Necklace is a genuine lion ancient Roman coin in mint condition.
Emerald, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alexander The Great Wearing Lion Helmet Ancient Coin Monete Yellow Gold Earrings by Bulgari.
18k Gold
Ancient Coin Ring: Lion and square pattern
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver hemidrachm Obverse: Forepart of lion right, head reverted Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters with monograms - Comes with certif...
22k Gold
Bulgari Monete Thracia-Kersonesos Ancient Lion Coin 18k Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Simpsonville, SC
An extraordinary blend of ancient history and modern luxury, the Bvlgari Monete Thracia-Kersonesos Ancient Lion Coin 18K Gold Cufflinks are a testament to Bvlgari’s renowned craftsma...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek Silver Lion Tetradrachm Coin from Leontini, 450 BC
Located in London, GB
Silver tetradrachm from Leontini, Sicily, circa 450 BC. The obverse with Apollo, patron deity of Leontini. The god is shown wearing a laurel wreath, his long hair tied into a chigno...
Silver
Seljuk Lion, Prehistoric Coin Lion Face Ring, 24K Gold & Silver, Handmade
Located in Bozeman, MT
Ancient Prehistoric Coin Lion Face Ring 24K Gold and Silver Handmade by Prehistoric Works of Istanbul Turkey, Size 6 3/4 Sterling Silver Ancient Coin ring with face of Lion.
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Bulgari Bvlgari Alexander The Great Coin Moneta Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Alexander The Great Wearing Lion Helmet Ancient Coin Monete Yellow Gold Earrings by Bulgari.
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Cherronesos 350-300 BC, situated near the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, depicts a lion looking back over its ...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic ancient Greek silver hemidrachm coin from the Greek colony of Cherronesos 450-300 BC depicting a lion looking back over his shoulder is set in this classic Steven Battel...
18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Lion Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The coin features the stylized roaring head of a lion.
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Lion Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The coin features the stylized roaring head of a lion.
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Cherronesos 350-300 BC, situated near the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, depicts a lion looking back over its ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "hemidrachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Cherronesos 350-300 BC, situated near the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, depicts a lion looking back over its ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Lion Athena Coin 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A small authentic silver "triobol" coin from the ancient Greek region of Troas, located on the northern coast of Turkey near the city of Tenedos, features the head of lion on one sid...
22k Gold
REBECCA COLLINS Sterling Silver Ancient Coin Lion Biwa Pearl Stone Clip Earrings
By Rebecca Collins
Located in Thiensville, WI
Lion / leo. Oval dark gray antique pressed coin with lion in center; set in sterling silver.
Ancient Roman 1st Century BC Cybele Chariot Lions Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This seldom seen coin is set in an ancient-inspired line textured bezel with a 1.8 mm VS1 diamond below.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this noble pendant / charm features the Prote...
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Heavy 24 Karat Yellow Gold Ancient Lion Face Replica Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Rarest of all the golds, 24 karat gold is valued by all discerning investors. With it's unmistakable warm yellow color & hammered finish this noble pendant / charm features the Prote...
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Lion Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant With 18K Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Knidos existed on what is now the western coast of Turkey, and was a trading hub noted for its temple of Aphrodite and as a center of medicine. The lion was often depicted on ancient...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in
Ancient Greek Silver Coin Gold Ring Depicting Lion, Time of Alexander the Great
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18-carat classical ring features an authentic Hemidrachm silver coin from Thrace - Chersonesos in Ancient Greece with an roaring lion facing left.
Gold, Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Lion Coin Men's Ring
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k yellow gold men's ring set with an ancient Greek lion coin, size 10.5. This ring was made and designed by llyn strong.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Ancient Roman 3 Coin Motif Monete Bracelet Rare
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Ancient Roman 3 Coin Motif Monete Bracelet Circa 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible statement de...
Yellow Gold
Bulgari Monete Three Coin 18kt Gold Curb Link Bracelet, circa 1980
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Three ancient Roman coins trace more than four centuries of history across this Bvlgari Monete bracelet. The earliest dates to the Roman Republic, circa 211 BC, followed by a coin ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Alexander the Great Coin Silver/18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from ancient Macedonia 323-317 BC minted under Alexander the Great depicts the Greek mythical hero Hercules wearing a lion skin cape. Mythologically...
18k Gold, Silver
Dubini Ancient Bronze Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin bracelet from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Roman Imperial bronze coin set in 18K yellow gold. ABOUT THE COIN Patina is that beautiful and brillia...
18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Eagle Coin 18K Gold Mens Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A clear and crisply struck image of an eagle carrying a snake in its talons is depicted on an authentic ancient Greek silver "drachm" coin struck in the seaport city of Chalkis on th...
18k Gold
$3,940
Dm 0.87 in L 1.3 in
Ancient Roman Republic 1st Century BC Griffin Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An interesting, authentic, silver denarius coin from the period of the Roman Republic in 79 BCE, featuring a griffin leaping, is set in a Steven Battelle ancient inspired handmade ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$9,375
Dm 1.23 in L 1.62 in
Ancient Greek 3rd Century BC Seleucid Elephants Coin 22K Gold Diamonds Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A rare and authentic silver "tetradrachm" coin from Seleukos I Nikator 312-281 BC depicts Athena driving a "quadriga" (a chariot) pulled by 4 horned elephants. Seleucus was a Macedo...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Medusa Coin 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic silver "drachm" coin from the ancient Greek colony of Apollonia Pontika (now in Northern Turkey) from 450-400 BC is set in a complementary Steven Battelle "heart spirals...
18k Gold
Lion Hemidrachm Ring in 22K gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lion MR Hemidrachm (coin) ring set in 22K gold from the what is now the Thrace region in present day Greece, 386-338 BC. Chersonesos is an ancient Greek colony founded approximatel...
22k Gold
Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Oval clip post 14k yellow gold clip post earrings set with a matched pair of ancient coins. 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k Top to bottom: 28.65mm or 1 1/8 Inch Width: 25mm or 1 Inch...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Apollo Tetradrachm Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
The Greek god Apollo is here depicted on an authentic silver "tetradrachm" issued between 370-60 BC by the Satrap Mausolos in Caria (now in southern Turkey), just before the conquest...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Griffin Coin 22K Gold Ring
Located in Soquel, CA
A one of a kind, authentic, ancient Greek silver coin displaying a griffin is set in an ancient-inspired hammered Steven Battelle design in rich 22K gold. The coin is surrounded by a...
22k Gold
Beaded Gold Earrings Ear Wire in 22kt with Oxidized Ancient Style Silver Coin
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Beaded Gold Earrings, in 22Kt yellow gold, with oxidized Ancient Silver Coin represent the head of goddess Dimitra. A unique pair of earrings, handcrafted using traditional technique...
Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 22k Gold
Denise Roberge 22k Gold Roman Coin Motif Clip On Earrings
By Denise Roberge
Located in Miami, FL
22 karat solid gold Roman motif coin clip-on earrings. Signed by the esteemed jewelry designer, Denise Roberge. Featuring a shiny matte finish. The earrings mimic the highly desired ...
22k Gold
Ancient Greek 4th Century BC Athena Gold Stater Diamonds 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An authentic and verified ancient Greek Gold Stater from 336-323 BC displaying Athena in a Corinthian helmet is set in a complementary Steven Battelle 22K gold pendant design accente...
Diamond, 22k Gold
Authentic Ancient Roman Bronze Coin and Gold Stud Earrings
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze coins (Constantius II, 337-361 AD) set in rope detailed 22k yellow gold stud drop earrings.
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Steven Battelle 2.1 Carats Rose-Cut Tanzanite 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep purple-blue high grade rose-cut 7 mm Tanzanite pyramid is spectacular surrounded by rich "pasir" granulation atop a weighty tapered matte-finish shank in this Steven Battelle ...
Tanzanite, 22k Gold
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A G.I.A certified 5.03 carat royal blue sapphire cushion cut platinum three stone ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a refined collector jewel and meaningful alter...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Rose-cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
The pierced 18kt yellow gold mounting set to the center with a large antique rose-cut diamond, a "full Holland rose cut" diamond weighing app. 5.50 carats further enhanced by additio...
Diamond, 18k Gold
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
$4,052Sale Price|26% Off
1970's Georg Jensen Sterling Red Agate Necklace Vivianna Torun
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube for George Jensen, a rare Sterling Silver Necklace with reddish brown banded agate detachable pendant on collar, Denmark, C. 1975, stamped Georg Jensen in a...
Agate, Sterling Silver
$1,295
Size: 46 / US 10
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
Important 1920s Glass-Type Floating Flower Jadeite Bangles 段家玉 Duan Family Jade
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This exceptional jadeite jade bangle is one of the legendary Duan Family Jades (段家玉), originating from a remarkable 150kg jadeite boulder discovered around 1920 by jade merchant Duan...
Jade
Roberto Cavalli Rare Vintage Asian Inspired Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roberto Cavalli vintage silk charmeuse bias cut gown. One of the designer's highly coveted styles in his early 2000 collections. Features eggshell white silk ground with Asian insp...
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.