Jeweled Piano Mechanical Yellow Gold Charm
Located in Miami Beach, FL
14k Yellow gold figural gold piano charm that features a hinged cover that reveals articulated piano keys, bezel-set chrysoprase cabochons, and applied rope and granulation details t...
Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Saloon Car Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a saloon car with moving wheels with a white gold base. Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold to the base. Dimensions: 2.2 x 0.8 x 0.9...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage London Bridge Mechanical 9k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage London Tower Bridge mechanical charm pendant is crafted in 9k yellow gold and bears clear British hallmarks, including the “375” purity mark indicating 9 karat gold and ...
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Desk Fan Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical desk fan with rotating blades and safety grid.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Karat Yellow Mechanical Gold Royal Guard Charm #19132
Located in Washington Depot, CT
9 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Royal Guard Charm- The Royal Guards are sentry postings at Buckingham Palace and St.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Mechanical Saloon Car Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a saloon car with moving wheels. Stamped 18 for 18 karat gold to the base, the jump ring marked 750 for 18 karat gold ...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Mechanical Steam Train Engine 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold mechanical charm pendant designed as the engine of a steam train with moving wheels.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,653
W 0.69 in D 0.52 in L 0.67 in
French Mechanical Treasure Chest 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical gem set treasure chest, opening to reveal a gemstone booty within.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Karat Gold Enamel Mechanical “Jack-in-the-Box” Charm Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a playful mechanical “Jack-in-the-Box” charm pendant crafted in 9K gold and enamel.
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Gold Mechanical Can-Can Charm
Located in New York, NY
Mechanical "can-can" charm. The curtain has applied letters "PARIS FOLLIES."
10k Gold
Gold Mechanical Rocking Horse Charm
Located in New York, NY
Great mechanical charm: a figural "rocking horse" that is articulated and actually rocks back and forth. 14K yellow gold. 3/4" x 2/3" A beautiful representati...
14k Gold
Bad Boy in Dog House Gold Mechanical Charm
Located in New York, NY
Great charm: figural "dog house" with a man inside. When you move the lever on the bottom, the man moves forward, halfway out of the house. The house is engraved "Bad Boy, Bad Boy...
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm Take a ride on the merry-go-round!
Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Rickshaw Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Rickshaw Charm Perfect addition to your travel charm collection!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm- This remarkable 3D articulated charm displays a beautifully detailed windmill with movable blades that spin.
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Rotary Telephone Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Rotary Telephone Charm- No cell phones here!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Ferris Wheel Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Ferris Wheel Charm- A memorable classic piece.
Yellow Gold
8 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Beer Stein Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 8 Karat Yellow Gold Beer Stein Charm Cheers! This lovely 3D charm with hinged lid is crafted in beautifully detailed 8K yellow gold. Size: 18 mm x 17 mm Weight: 1.4 dwt. ...
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Judaica Arc/Torah Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Judaica Arc/Torah Charm- This Judaica charm depicts the Arc and Torah in meticulous detail.
Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical House Cooking Pot Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold mechanical charm pendant designed as a house or cabin which opens to reveal a suspended cooking pot.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mechanical 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell with Edelweiss Flower Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Mechanical 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bell with Edelweiss Flower Charm- This 3D charm features a miniature ringing bell detailed with a lovely enamel edelweiss flower.
Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical San Francisco Cable Car Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical San Francisco Cable Car Charm- Take a ride on the trolley!
Yellow Gold
Vintage Carousel Charm 14k Gold Merry Go Round Ride Pendant Mechanical Moves
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Carousel charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Camera Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Camera Charm Perfect for the photographer in your life!
Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ferris Wheel Charm With Enamel
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ferris Wheel Charm With Enamel Adorable 3D 14k yellow gold mechanical Ferris Wheel charm features yellow, blue, red, and white enamel chairs.
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Dankner Vintage Large Yellow Gold Mechanical Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Henry Dankner 14k Yellow Gold mechanical Love Birds Charm, measuring 1 1/4 inches in height X 1 inch wide and weighing 12.2 Grams.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Camera Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Camera Charm= This lovely 3D charm features a hinged lid that opens to reveal the camera pop out lens.
Yellow Gold
Gübelin Mechanical Gold and Diamond Love Charm
By Gubelin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large round 18 carat gold mechanichal charm with a spinning daisy in the center, one of the petals of the daisy has a brilliant cut diamond that spins around and tells you how much...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Clock Charm With Mechanical Dial
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Clock Charm With Mechanical Dial This meticulously detailed piece features a 14K yellow gold clock charm with a mechanical dial.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Mechanical Car 9K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large 9 karat (9K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical car with moving wheels.
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Mormon Tabernacle Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mormon Tabernacle Mechanical Charm- The Salt Lake Tabernacle was designed for large gatherings and events for The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints.
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Christmas Door Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Christmas Door Charm- 'Tis the season! This lovely charm features a hinged door decorated with colorful enamel holiday decor and opens to reveal the words, "ME...
Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Bowling Pins & Mechanical Ball Charm #13487
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This striking charm has a unique and fun interactive bowling ball that rolls down the lane and into the pins! Size: 20.5mm X 8mm X 5mm Length w/ bail: 24.5mm Weight: 1.72 g/ 1.1 d...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.46 in D 0.46 in L 0.79 in
French Mechanical Easter Chick Carousel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mechanical carousel with rotating Easter chicks.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mechanical Record Player Charm Gemstone Vintage 14k Gold Wind Up Pendant
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage mechanical record player charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s).
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.75 in D 0.25 in L 1 in
Mechanical Working Music Box Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wind Up Jewelry Note
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage mechanical music box charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s).
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.52 in D 0.47 in L 1 in
Locomotive Train Charm with Movable Mechanical Parts in Solid 18kt Gold and Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
A jeweled charm-pendant in the form of a Locomotive train. Beautiful and highly detailed three-dimensional piece, created during the late art deco and the mid-century periods, circa...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Clock Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Clock Charm This lovely 3D charm features a miniature clock with swing pendulum meticulously detailed in 14K yellow gold.
Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Windmill Charm This beautiful 3D charm features a miniature windmill with blades that spin meticulously detailed in 14K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Typewriter Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Typewriter Charm Perfect gift for the writer in your life!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Carousel Charm Take a ride on the merry-go-round!
Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Globe Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Globe Charm Take a trip around the world!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Trolley Car Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Trolley Car Charm- Ride the San Francisco cable car!
Yellow Gold
Dankner Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Street Car Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Henry Dankner 14k Yellow Gold Whimsical Mechanical Street Car Charm, measuring 3/4 inch in diameter and 1 1/8 inch in height, weighing 16.3 Grams, very detailed with enam...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Sewing Machine Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Sewing Machine Charm Perfect gift for the aspiring designer!
Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Volkswagen Beetle Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Volkswagen Beetle Charm- Everyone loves a ""punch-buggy""!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Fishing Reel Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Fishing Reel Charm- Nothing more relaxing than a day of fishing!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Slot Machine Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Slot Machine Charm- Try your luck!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Slot Machine Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Slot Machine Charm- Try your luck!
Yellow Gold
Vintage 9K Rose Gold Mechanical Box Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 9 karat yellow gold box charm pendant. This charm is nicely detailed and beautifully made with gold and rose gold tones. The front has an openwork design and features raise...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Harness Horse Racing Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Harness Horse Racing Charm- Off to the races!
Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical San Francisco Cable Car Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical San Francisco Cable Car Charm Take a ride on the trolley!
Yellow Gold
Vintage Henry Danker Mechanical Large Hula Dancer Yellow Gold Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Henry Dankner 14K Yellow Gold Hula Dancer Charm, measuring 3/4 inch in diameter and 1 1/2 inch in height. very detailed and set with a Ruby and Sapphire.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Jack in the Box Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jack in the Box Charm A childhood favorite! This whimsical 3D charm features a spring loaded Jack that pops up when hinged lid is opened. Meticulously ...
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.91 in W 0.99 in D 0.52 in
Mid-Century 14K Gold & Turquoise Mechanical Musical Piano Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine musical charm for a bracelet. In 14k gold with turquoise cabochons. In the form of a piano (or player piano). With an articulating key cover and a fixed bail to the top. L...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold Mechanical Vintage Folding Camera Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A 14 karat gold vintage mechanical folding camera charm. This cute preloved charm can be unfolded and folded into a compact and rugged package for storage.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dankner Vintage Gold Mechanical Street Car Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Henry Dankner 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Street Car Charm, measuring 1 3/8 inches in height 3/4 inch in diameter and weighing 16.7 Grams.
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Ballet Dancers Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Ballet Dancers Charm- This lovely 3D charm features a lovely dancing couple with twirling ballerina!
Yellow Gold
1950s 14K Yellow Gold Mechanical Camera Pendant and Charm
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1950s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams *When you press the button to take a picture the camera lens pops open with a fantasti...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dankner 1960s Gold and Gem Set Mechanical Sacred Heart Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Henry Dankner 14K yellow Gold Sacred heart Charm, measuring 1 1/4 inch in height and 1 inch wide, set with Rubies and Sapphires.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Dankner 1960s Gold and Gem Set Mechanical Sacred Heart Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Henry Dankner 14K yellow Gold Sacred heart Charm, measuring 1 1/4 inch in height and 1 inch wide, set with Rubies and Sapphires.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sold
W 0.5 in L 1.25 in
Mechanical Clown Charm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Moveable Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage mechanical clown charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s).
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold
W 0.79 in L 1.03 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Torah Judaica Ten Commandments Mechanical Music Box Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Torah Judaica Ten Commandments Mechanical Music Box Charm- This stunning 3D mechanical charm features the Ten Commandments tablets crafted in beautifully detail...
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.25 in W 0.75 in L 1 in
Vintage Dankner 14k Gold Ruby and Blue TopazSpinning Mechanical Large Rare Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dankner & Sons charms are highly collectible, rare and known fo extraordinary details.
Ruby, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Gold Charm Bracelet with Mechanical Moving Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
This bracelet includes some unusual and humorous charms, four of which are very collectible mechanical (have moving parts). The charms are: 1) A sword 2) Teddy Bear with arms a...
14k Gold
Dankner Mechanical Gold Horse Racing Charm
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Great large figural horse racing charm. Made and signed by DANKNER. 14K yellow gold and enamel, with sapphires and rubies. The charm winds up -- and the horses start running! 1 1...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Yellow Gold Dog Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's handmade triple spiral link 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with five detailed dog charms; retriever, setter, shepherd, collie. 7.5 inches in length. 14k yellow gold ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Gold Collie or Sheepdog Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a collie or sheepdog. With an integral bail and jump ring to the dog's back. Simply a wonderful charm! (Chain ...
14k Gold
Sold|$785
W 0.43 in D 0.44 in L 0.63 in
American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a PHONE In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An American charm from the deco-retro period. Here and in the following six lots, we are presenting an amazing selection of vintage charms for bracelets. This charm was made in Amer...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$38,102
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...
Vintage 9K Gold Opera Binoculars Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage 9 karat yellow gold opera binoculars charm pendant. This miniature Galilean binoculars charm is usually used at performance events, whose name is derived from traditional u...
9k Gold
Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
They don't make them like these anymore! This circa vintage 1930's charm bracelet on original flat Belcher chain features 14 original charms. Most are 14 karat a few are 10 karat. Th...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,685
H 0.95 in W 0.48 in
Tiffany & Co Hourglass Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Timer Rock Crystal Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co infinity hourglass charm crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The charm is a hard-to-find retired piece and no longer made by Tiffany & Co. The ch...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000
Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lantern Charm
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage lantern charm made of 14 karat yellow gold. The charm features intricate details and a cultured pearl inside the lantern . The item was manufactured at the late 20th centur...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Blue Paste Etruscan Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an Etruscan pierced pendant set with four oval blue paste gems. Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold and Italian manufac...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Articulated Slot Machine Charm #17607
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Slot Machine Charm - Add this miniature replica to any bracelet or chain for a playful touch! Slot handle pulls down and wheels spin...enamel on wheels is worn. S...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold & Turquoise Piano Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine figural gold piano charm. In 14k gold. With a heavy, cast body and a hinged cover that reveals articulated piano keys, bezel-set turquoise cabochons, and applied rope ...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing, necklace item is made up of 112 vintage, 14k yellow gold charms mounted onto a 24 inch long, 14k yellow gold neck chain. The necklace presents as very substantial and i...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heavy Charm Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Yellow Gold Heavy Charm Bracelet - The bracelet measure 7 1/4 inches long and 3/8 inches wide. It features a hidden barrel clasp with a figure 8 safety. The bracel...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14k Gold & Multi-Gemstone Piano Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural piano gold charm for a charm bracelet. In 14k gold. Set with pearls as piano keys, and decorated throughout with applied gold wirework. Bezel-set coral an...
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k 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.