Masriera Plique-A-Jour Diamond Ruby Gold Frog Ring
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Masriera 18k gold ring, depicting a frog, adorned with Plique-a-Jour enamel, ruby eyes and diamonds
20th Century Spanish More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Masriera Plique-A-Jour Diamond Ruby Gold Frog Ring
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Masriera 18k gold ring, depicting a frog, adorned with Plique-a-Jour enamel, ruby eyes and diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 17.5 in
Masriera Y Carreras Plique a Jour Bracelet, 18K Gold & Sapphire, 1980
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Masriera Y Carreras Bracelet is just amazing. These seldom come up for auction so here you go
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Masriera 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Magic Flower Plique a Jour Enamel Necklace
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau jewelry. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau reproductions
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$23,975
W 0.63 in Dm 2.38 in
Masriera 18KT Gold & Plique-a-Jour Enamel Bangle Bracelet with .94Ct. Diamonds
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
-karat sandblasted yellow gold floral enamel bracelet is designed with Masriera's quintessential plique-a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
$25,150
W 0.63 in L 2.5 in
Masriera 18KT Gold Enamel Earrings with 2.48Ct. Emeralds and .88Ct. of Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
-karat yellow gold earrings are designed with Masriera's quintessential plique-a-jour enameling, and are
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luis Masriera .20 Carat Diamond Freshwater Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
By Luis Masriera
Located in Stamford, CT
This Luis Masriera featuring the signature Plique-à-jour styling complemented by a dangling pearl
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Art Nouveau Enamel, Diamond And Gold Pendant By Masriera
Located in London, GB
figure is of classic Art Nouveau design, decorated throughout with the typical Masriera plique-a-jour
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Barcelona, ES
18k yellow gold, plique-a-jour enamel and brilliant cut diamond ring Signed by Masriera Art
Diamond, 18k Gold
Masriera Plique à Jour Enamel and Diamond Ring
By Masriera
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Contemporary Art Nouveau style 18kt. yellow gold ring made by Masriera of Spain in a frog and
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.89 in D 0.16 in L 2.33 in
Art Nouveau Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond Gold Religious Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Barcelona, ES
Christian pendant depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus in yellow gold and plique-a-jour enamel
Diamond, Gold
Masriera Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Diamond Gold Pendant
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau pendant of a woman in profile by Masriera Hermanos of Barcelona. The 18 karat gold
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Masriera and Carreras Pearl Plique a Jour Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Barcelona, ES
This unique MASRIERA and CARRERAS Pendant Brooch depicts a female figure in 18K Gold with ronde
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Cross Pendant 18K Yellow Gold
By Masriera
Located in Fairfield, CT
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Cross Pendant 18K Yellow Gold This pendant necklace features an
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Plique a Jour Earrings 18K
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These earrings are special and match most of my other Masriera pieces. They are designed as a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Ring Size 7
By Masriera
Located in Fairfield, CT
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Ring Size 7 This 18k yellow gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Plique a Jour Pendant Necklace 18K
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Masriera Brooch is a pendant or necklace, I am providing the chain. This piece depicts a
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Pin Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
in diameter. It is decorated with diamonds and Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. It is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Pin Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
in diameter. It is decorated with diamonds and Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. It is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Gemstone Earrings
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
diamonds (.44 carats), citrine (1.46 carats) and pearls, as well as Masriera's signature plique a jour
Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Earrings 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These Masriera earrings are just lovely and delightful. They are plique a jour the specialty of the
Diamond, 18k Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Earrings 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These Masriera earrings are just lovely and delightful. They are plique a jour the specialty of the
Diamond, 18k Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
blue sapphire, an aquamarine, as well as Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. The bale can be
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Since 1839, Masriera has been creating ultra-feminine fine jewelry with a unique style that is
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, as well as Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. They are finished with extra large, stylized
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Pearl Diamond Butterfly Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Devotees of Masriera’s iconic art nouveau designs will instantly recognize this piece as one that
Diamond, 18k Gold
Masriera, Plique-a-jour Enamel Diamond Gold Nymph Brooch, Certificate
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
pear-shape stone size. Stamp: "G-7643-G", "Masriera"
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Citrine Amethyst Diamond Fairy Nymph Brooch Penda
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
wings. Decorated with Plique-a-jour enamel, diamonds, dangling amethyst and citrines. Brooch measures
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Enamel
Masriera Estate Plique A Jour Diamond Amethyst Yellow Gold Necklace
By Masriera
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Estate Masriera plique a jour diamond amethyst and gold necklace. DETAILS: DIAMONDS: three
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera 18K Diamond Bracelet Plique A Jour Leaf Motif Yellow Gold Size 6.75
By Masriera
Located in Fairfield, CT
Masriera Plique de jour Leaf Motif Bracelet in 18K This 18k yellow gold bracelet by Masriera
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Art Nouveau Style Plique a Jour Enamel & Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
By Masriera
Located in Fairfield, CT
Showcasing the beauty of this 18 karat gold Masriera plique-à-jour pendant, an elegant creation of
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Pique a Jour Long Chain 18k
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Masriera Plique a Jour necklace is amazing. Seldom do you find these necklaces as most
18k Gold
Masriera Diamond Pliqué-a-Jour Enamel 18k Yellow Gold
By Masriera
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Nouveau style Pliqué à jour enamel diamond ring is an original by Spanish artist and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Barcelona Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Those that are devoted to Masriera's celebrated designs already know... Gorgeous double flower
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Gold Plique-à-Jour Brooch Pendant by Masriera
By Masriera
Located in Banbury, GB
This is a lovely 18 karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant/Brooch made by Masriera with its original box
Pearl, Ruby
MASRIERA 18K Gold Nymph Plique-à-Jour Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in Henderson, NV
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 1.65 in L 2.63 in
Masriera Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled convertible brooch designed by Masriera. Colorful piece, created in
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Gold Plique-à-Jour Nymph by Masriera
By Luis Masriera
Located in San Francisco, CA
From Spain's master of Art Nouveau jewelry, Luis Masriera, comes this lovely 18 karat Yellow Gold
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Masriera 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Magic Flower Plique a Jour Enamel Necklace
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau jewelry. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Art Nouveau Greyhound Dog Ring Plique a Jour Enamel Sapphire in 18K
By Masriera
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Masriera ring, Art Nouveau jewelry, Plique-à-Jour enamel, greyhound dog ring, 18 karat gold, sapphire ring
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Ruby Pearl Plique-a-Jour Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fairy Brooch
By Masriera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bodies and elaborate plique-a-jour enamel wings Glossed with semi-transparent pastel blue, pink, green
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 1.89 in D 1.26 in L 16.5 in
Masriera Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold & Diamond
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled necklace designed by Masriera. Colorful piece, created in Barcelona Spain
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Art Nouveau Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Antique Pliqué-A-Jour Lady Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
geometric motifs Both featuring pliqué-a-jour style enamel throughout forms Transparent matte blue, light
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
MASRIERA Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Ring In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled ring designed by Masriera. This is a beautiful colorful ring created in
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Sapphire, Enamel and Diamond Earrings, Signed Masriera
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
long and are decorated with sapphires, white diamonds and Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Enamel and Aquamarine Gold Pin Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
tall and is decorated with an aquamarine, as well as Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. The
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond, Enamel and Ruby Bird Motif Bracelet, Signed Masriera
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
diameter of 2.5 by 2 inches and is decorated with a white diamonds, a ruby and Masriera’s signature plique
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Diamond and Enamel Gold Nymph Motif Pin Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Since 1839, Masriera has been creating ultra-feminine fine jewelry with a unique style that is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Diamond, Pearl, Enamel and Ruby Nymph Motif Pin Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Since 1839, Masriera has been creating ultra-feminine fine jewelry with a unique style that is
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Diamond Pearl and Enamel Gold Nymph Motif Pin Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. The back is fitted with a pin, as well as attached hooks, allowing
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Diamond Enamel Plique-a-Jour Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special ring by the Spanish Barcelona based house of Masriera famous for their Art Nouveau style
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera y Carreras Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Bangle, by Masriera y Carreras, ca. 1915 A beautiful and
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 1.22 in L 7.85 in
LLUIS MASRIERA 1915 Barcelona Art Nouveau Plique Au Jour Bracelet In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art-nouveau Noucentisme bracelet designed by Lluís Masriera. This is an absolutely gorgeous
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Ring Size 7
By Masriera
Located in Fairfield, CT
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Leaf Motif Ring Size 7 This 18k yellow gold
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Gold Pendant
By Masriera
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A Plique a Jour Enamel Pendant by Masriera Depicting a thoughtful sitting maiden with beautiful
18k Gold, Enamel
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
millimeters and is decorated with diamonds (.26 carats) and Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. Size
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Gemstone Earrings
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
sapphires (.49 carats) and rubies (.08 carats), as well as Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. They
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Gold Frog Ring
By Masriera
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds and Plique-a-Jour Transparent Enamel Frog Ring very nicely
Diamond, 18k Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Since 1839, Masriera has been creating ultra-feminine fine jewelry with a unique style that is
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
millimeters and is decorated with diamonds, a solitary brilliant round ruby and Masriera’s signature plique a
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Masriera Plique a Jour Winged Lady Brooch and Pendant
By Masriera
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Masriera piece is very special, it is the most beautiful of all these lady pendants Masriera
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Gemstone Gold Earrings
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
well as Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. They are finished with extra large, stylized push
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Gemstone Gold Earrings
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
sapphires and pearls, as well as Masriera’s signature plique a jour enamel. They are finished with extra
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
By Masriera
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Masriera of Barcelona Spain 18K yellow Gold pendant with removable chain to also be
Diamond, 18k Gold
Masriera Plique-a-Jour Enamel Diamond Gold Tree of Life Ring
By Masriera
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A creative and beautifully made ring by Masriera showing the tree of life with gem apples, diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,500 / item
W 0.99 in L 0.6 in
Natural 29.58cts Pearl, 1.31cts Diamond & 0.68cts Sapphire Earrings in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Earring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a sapphire, ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...
CHANEL PANAMA STRAWHAT size 57 signed 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very nice and light Panama straw hat from Chanel, garnished with an 8 cm wide black silk ribbon. The fine Panama straw hat was braided by hand and is very light, it has hardly any...
Stunning Snakeskin Patchwork Coat with Sheared Mink Lining and Black Fox Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
The patchwork aesthetic is this fall and winter’s most sought after look, which was proven on the runways during fashion month. Designers created plenty of patchwork pieces for their...
Vivienne Westwood Gold Metallic Lace Corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Gold metallic lace ▪ Ivory cotton mesh side panels ▪ Built-in boning ▪ Zip closure at the centre-back ▪ Size: UK10 - US6...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
S/S 2003 Roberto Cavalli Red Chinoiserie Print Silk Slip Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful red chinoiserie print Roberto Cavalli dress. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, a similar dress in the same pattern debuted in the finale of the runway pr...
Vintage Floral Crystal Tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Floral Tiara. A delightful array of fancy cut crystals adorn the design of this timeless floral tiara. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a jewel d...
$38,523
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
$2,560,000Sale Price|20% Off
TYPE IIA GIA Certified 14 Ct. Oval Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless creation by Cecile Blake, this exquisite ring showcases a vibrant 14-carat certified oval diamond ring the diamond comes with a Golconda type certificate Crafted in luxu...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
$125,000
W 0.35 in D 0.28 in L 0.41 in
5 Ct Classic Burma Red Spinel – Rare Cushion-Cut Gemstone for Collectors
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare 5 Carat Classic Burma Red Spinel Cushion-Cut Gemstone: A Treasure for Collectors and a Romantic Gift By Merkaba Beverly Hills. Unveiling an extraordinary gemstone of exceptiona...
Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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