Jeffrey Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Bronze
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Jade, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Emulsion, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Copper
1990s American Modern Decorative Bowls
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Bronze
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Doors and Gates
Gold Plate, Brass
Late 20th Century Asian Doors and Gates
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Stud Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Swiss Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Link Necklaces
Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1990s American Brutalist Side Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Modern Sculptures
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...
Gold Leaf
2010s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Link Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Paintings
Canvas
1990s Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
1990s More Earrings
18k Gold
1990s Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Decorative Bowls
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s American Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Boxes and Cases
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Decorative Boxes
Enamel, Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century North American Wall Mirrors
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Moonstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Bronze
Vintage 1960s German Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian More Earrings
18k Gold
1990s Swiss More Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian More Earrings
18k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern More Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Cufflinks
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s More Bracelets
18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Console Tables
Macassar
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s American Tennis Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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