Vintage 1960s–70s Semi-Precious Stone Necklace Silver Wire Cage Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Condition: In very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age. No maker’s mark, typical of artisan-crafted jewelry of the period.
Bracelet with Lapis Lazuli in 18K Gold by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lucerne, CH
A true collector's item, this cuff is an unparalleled addition to any fine jewelry collection. Makers mark: Tiffany & Co © Assay mark: 750 18 Karat yellow gold 41 Lapis lazuli Dia...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A vintage opal and onyx bangle by Asch Grossbardt, 1980s
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful bangle is a perfect example of 1980s design, with undulating and seamless panels of onyx and vibrant opal inlaid in smooth 18 carat yellow gold, a perfect addition to ...
18k Gold
Sixties Swiss Modern Coral Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 6.7 grams STONES: Natural coral HALLMARKS: 585 for 14k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26604 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you.
Coral, 14k Gold
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Portuguese 1940s/1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Details: • Emerald: Circular-cut; estimated 2.93ct (approx. 10.33 x 10.33 x 5.46 mm); strong green color • Diamonds: 4 baguette-cut; estimated 0.50ct total; G/H color; VS-SI clarity ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Swiss Modernist Sixties Rings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Their thought-provoking jewelry is charged with visual energy." SIZE: 6, it can be sized WEIGHT: 29.8 grams STONES: 12.0-carat tourmaline and 9.50-carat moonstone HA...
Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,250
Gold Bracelet France
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 8 inch length WEIGHT: 17.9 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Three French eagle heads and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26642 Jewelry acquired from this dealer mus...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Gold Bracelet, France
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 7 inches WEIGHT: 96.3 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: French eagle's head for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 25871 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Bracelet 18k c1880s
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 7 1/4 inches wearable length WEIGHT: 25.3 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: French Assay Mark, Eagle Head for 18k, and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 23788 Jewel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,800
Gubelin Tourmaline Ring
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 11.4 gram STONES: 11.40 carat green tourmaline HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k, Gubelin makers mark, 6 STOCK NUMBER: 26606 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight y...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$26,000
Art Deco Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 8 1/4" wearable length WEIGHT: 91.4 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and RST in a cartouche maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 23022 Jewelry acquired fro...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 7 1/4 length WEIGHT: 94.4 grams STONES: 12.0 carats total weight of emeralds and 6.5 carats total weight of H-I, SI1-VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k an...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,500
Modernist Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 19.7 grams STONES: 1.0-carat total weight H color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26664 Jewelry acquired from this dea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1929 Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Stacking Wedding Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for Bernstein Jewelry Co. Circa: 1929; via dated inscription Ring size: 5 and not sizable Measures North to South 2.5 mm and sits 2.0 mm h...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Superb Sixties Diamond & Coral Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 2 1/4 length, 5/8 width WEIGHT: 21.2 grams STONES: 5.0 carats total weight F color, VS clarity diamonds and natural coral HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and S maker's ma...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 3.44 grams STONES: 2.89ct no heat sapphire (AGL verbal report) and .30 carats total weight H color, SI1 clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.76 carat Aquamarine & Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 9.6 grams STONES: 7.76-carat aquamarine and 1.20 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: au750 for 18k, and G7 maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 2647...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rhinestone Chrysoprase and Pearl drop Necklace
By Lola Florence
Located in Kailua Kona, HI
*Please note, the Garne Vintage Rhinestone pieces are no longer capable of being used as earrings, as they have been upcycled and repurposed to perform as attachments to the jewelry ...
Pearl, Chrysophrase, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Cartier Deux Tetes Croisses Heart Motif Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 5.1 grams STONES: .12 carats total weight G color VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: Cartier, 254427, 49, and French eagles head for 18k, 750 for 18k, and two maker's mark ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.0-carat Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Noted: Pictured on model with line bracelets, Inv. #25958, Inv. # 25959, and Inv. #25491 SIZE: 7 1/8 inches long WEIGHT: 13.1 grams STONES: 4.0 carats total weight of F...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
ROBERT INDIANA 1969 Iconic Sculptural LOVE Ring In Textured 24Kt Gilded Brass
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark. Literature: Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry, 1973 Didier Ltd., no. 50 illustrates a similar example.
Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique French Garnet and Diamond Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: fits average to average large wrist WEIGHT: 26.8 grams STONES: 26.0-carat garnet and diamonds HALLMARKS: French eagle head for 18k, rhinoceros head for guarantee ...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Flower Power Pop Art Ring 18k c1970-80s Swiss
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 24.8 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and makers mark STOCK NUMBER: 24118 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you.
18k Gold
Ebony and Gold Modernist Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Well made, this ring is in excellent condition. Remark: “Italian Jewelry has a visual language all its own.” SIZE: Fits like an 8 WEIGHT: 12.1 grams STONES: Ebony...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Hyper-Modern Onyx and Gold Diamond-set Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 2 5/8 inches high by 5/8 inches wide WEIGHT: 21.5 grams STONES: .40 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds and onyx HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k, Italian re...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paul Binder Hyper-Modern Sixties Cocktail Ring
By Paul Binder
Located in Litchfield, CT
WEIGHT: 13.2 grams STONES: 3.07-carat tourmaline and 2.80 carats of G color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: BINDER, 750 for 18k, and Paul Binder maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 23...
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,800
Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 7, it can be sized WEIGHT: 4/6 grams STONES: .81 carat H color, VS2 clarity diamond plus 1.0 carats total weight H-I color, SI1 clarity additional diamonds for 1.81...
Diamond, Palladium
$16,500
Chic Sixties Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 7 and 3/4ths of an inch wearable length WEIGHT: 78.5 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 23406 Jewelry acquired from...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Peridot Garnet and Diamond Set Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: approximately 18 inches long WEIGHT: 169.2 grams STONES: 15.0 carats total weight of garnets, 10.0 carats total weight of diamonds H color, SI 1 clarity, and a 65.0...
White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Swiss Modern Diamond-Set White Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: Ring Size 7 1/4 WEIGHT: 24.3 grams STONES: 0.90 carat F color, VS clarity diamond plus 1.0 carats total weight of F color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 750 for ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Odeonesque Old Mine Cut Diamond Geometric Ring White Gold Signed 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Gross weight: 8.6g. Lisbon “ant” assay mark (used 1938-1984) for 19.2kt white gold; Lisbon “rooster head turned to the right” (used 1938-1984) for jewelry; Portuguese maker’s mark “...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Swiss Modern Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and maker's mark STOCK NUMBER: 26857 Jewelry acquired from this dealer must delight you.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Emerald Diamond Three Stone Ring Platinum Portuguese 1950s-1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
DETAILS: • Lisbon (Portugal) hallmarks for platinum and gem-set jewelry; maker’s mark • Finger size: EU 51.5 (resizable) • Weight: 7.5g ••• NOTES All items are presented in very g...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Spectacular Sixties Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: 7/8 inch wide by 1 inch high WEIGHT: 14.3 grams total STONES: 7.0 carats total weight of G color, VS-SI1 clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: 750 and maker's mark STOCK N...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Diamond and Pearl-set Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
SIZE: approximately 1 inch wide by 1 1/4 inches long WEIGHT: 31.7 grams total STONES: 20 carats total weight G color, VS clarity and each Pearl is approximately 15.2mm ...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Bvlgari "Cerchi Astrale" Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Lucerne, CH
Coming with authentic Bvlgari box, these earrings are beautiful example of luxurious jewelry. Makers Mark: BVLGARI, 2337 A1, Made in Italy Assay: 750 Diamonds: 58 BR, 0.58 ct Weig...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1900s Chinese Export Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The hallmarks struck to the rim of this impressive antique tea set include: Maker's mark: CJ (CJ Co/China Jewellery Company) Character mark: ??
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.
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