Mings Bird on a Plum Cutout Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 7 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Pale Green and Brown Jade Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Jade Total Weight: 52.3 Grams Bracelet Length: 7" circumference Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Double Jade and Pearl Ring in 14Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Akoya Pearl and Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Measurements: 1.10" x 0.65" Total Weight: 8.2 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (resizable) ...
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Pearl Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.5" Total Weight: 7.2 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Backs: Clip-ons Condition: Pre...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mings Yin and Yang Cutout Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.1 Grams Ring Size: 5.25 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Width: 8.0 mm Condition: Preowned
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Double Cabochon Pear Shaped Jade and Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Pearl and Jade Jade Measurements: ~12.6 mm x 10 mm x 6 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.2 Grams Ring Height: 1.2" tall R...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Marquise Shaped Akoya Pearl Cluster Leaf Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.4 Grams Stones: Akoya Pearls Ring Size: 7.5 (resizable) Ring Measurements: ~34 mm x 20 mm Stamped...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Roped Border Design Black Jade Oval Cabochon Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.9 Grams Stones: Oval Black Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: ~23.5 mm x 17.3 mm x 8.4 mm Ring Size...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Half Green Half Red Boulder Cabochon Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.0 Grams Stones: Green and Red Boulder Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: ~22.8 mm x 17.2 mm x 8.0 mm ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Tan and Orange Bicolor Jade Vein Marquise Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Stones: Marquise Deep Green Jade Jade Measurements: ~22.0 mm x 10.2 mm x 4.5 mm Ring Size: ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Marquise Cabochon Double Jade and Akoya Pearl Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Stones: Akoya Pearls and Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: 17 mm x 7.5 mm x 5 mm Ring Size: ...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl and Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.7 Grams Ring Size: 3.75 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned 100% Authentic...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Jade and Pearl Leaf Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Akoya Pearls and green jade Total Weight: 39.1 Grams Bracelet Length: 7" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: P...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Pearl and Jade Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearls: Akoya Jade: green, brown, white and black Total Weight: 15 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped...
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Silver Pearl and Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearls: Cultured Silver Pearls Jade: green, brown, white and black Total Weight: 13.7 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Sphere Jade and Akoya Pearl Strand Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Akoya Pearls and Jade Total Weight: 17.5 Grams Bracelet Length: Stamped: this bracelet is not stamped but is...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Lavender Jade and Purple Amethyst Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Selling just the earrings in this listing, however the pictured set with the ring and necklace is also available. Please message us if interested in the set. Specifications: Design...
Amethyst, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Lavender Jade and Purple Amethyst Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Selling just the necklace in this listing, however the pictured set with the ring and earrings is also available. Please message us if interested in the set. Specifications: Design...
Amethyst, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ming 14k Yellow Gold Pearl & Orange Jade Double Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Two long strands of cultured pearls meet at a rectangular orange jade clasp in this vintage necklace by Ming’s. Measuring 8.5mm, the pearls create a softly lustrous, cream-colored co...
Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ming’s 14k Yellow Gold Jade & Gray Pearl Double-Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Ming’s necklace features two strands of lustrous gray pearls displaying silvery blue, soft green, and lavender overtones. The 6–7mm pearls have gently varied rounded shapes, add...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ming's Hawaii 14k Gold 17.3ct Celadon Green Jade Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ming’s Hawaii cocktail ring featuring a large 17.3 carat oval cabochon jade of soft celadon green. The smooth, polished stone is framed in a twisted rope bezel of warm 14k ye...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Honolulu Russet Jadeite Vintage Cocktail Solitaire Ring - Yellow Gold 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 1 for $40 or up 2 for $50 Brand: Ming's Honolulu Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Russet Jadeite Treatment: Not Treated...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Marquise Cabochon Pale Green Water Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jade Info: 1 pale green marquise cabochon water jade Jade Measurements: 22 mm x 11.5 mm x 5.9 mm Jade Carat...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace, Multicolor Ming Pearls, 10-12mm, AAA+, fine
Located in Viena, Viena
A wonderful multicolor palette of Tahitian cultured pearls and colored Ming pearls (freshwater cultured pearls with a core), gives a choice of colors in pink, lilac, apricot, anthrac...
Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
Mings Bird on a Plum Rectangular Gold Cutout Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.9 Grams Ring Size: 5.75 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Diameter: 0.90" x 0.60" Condition:...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Pierced Cutout Bird on a Plum Marquise Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.6 Grams Ring Size: 5.25 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 22.5 mm tall Condition: Preowne...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Plum Blossom and Fleur de lis Half Hoop Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.8 Grams Earring Diameter: ~0.90" x 0.55" Stamped: "MINGS" "14K" Condition: Preowned, excellent
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Oval Cabochon White Jade Pearl Leaf Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Akoya Pearl and Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.4 Grams Ring Size: 7 (resizable) please message us for resizing BEFORE p...
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Pierced Scroll Design Wide Half Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.0 Grams Hoop Width: 11.45 mm Hoop Diameter: 20.35 mm Stamped: "Mings" "14K" "HK" Condition: Pr...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Plum Blossom Flower Half Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.0 Grams Hoop Width: 11 mm Hoop Diameter: 21 mm Stamped: "Mings" "14K" "HK" Condition: Preowned
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Long Life Round Pendant in 14Karat Yellow Gold with Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.7 Grams Pendant Diameter: 1.20" Chain Length: 18" Chain Style: chain link Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Cabochon Jade and Pearl Halo Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Pearl and Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.25 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Oval White and Red Orange Bicolor Cabochon Jade Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.4 Grams Stones: Oval White and Red Orange Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: ~23.0 mm x 16.9 mm x 8.5...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Eggplant Shaped Jade and Pearl Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Pearl and Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.3 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Round Green Jade and Pearl Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Stone: Pearl and Jade Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.3 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Bird and Flower Carved Lavender Jade Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 14.1 Grams Jade Carat Weight: ~ 40 carats Jade Measurements: ~ 25.5 mm x 17.62 mm x 10 mm ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Oval Cabochon Mottled Jade and Akoya Pearl Leaf Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 9.2 Grams Stones: Akoya Pearls and Cabochon Jade Jade Measurements: 18 mm x 14.1 mm x 17.1 mm R...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Pale Green Jade Pearl and Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.8 Grams Ring Size: 5.25 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 26 mm x 15 mm Condition: ...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Pearl Flower and Gold Leaf Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Style: Pearl Flower & Gold Leaf Earrings Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.3 Grams Pearl: Akoya Pearls Stamped: "Mings" "14K" ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ming's 14k Two-Tone Gold Hammered and Chased Motif Open Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring exemplifies Ming’s unique blend of Asian-inspired design and fine jewelry artistry.
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mings 14k Yellow Gold Openwork Birds in Plum Motif Domed Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring features an openwork design of birds and floral motifs crafted in 14k yellow gold. The domed band creates a dimensional profile while allowing the pierced pattern t...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Pearl and Leaf Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold with Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pearls: Akoya Pearls Total Weight: 8.5 Grams Chain Length: 18" Chain Style: chain link Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Conditio...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Mabe Pearl Gold Carved Bezel Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Style: Large Mabe Pearl Gold Carved Bezel Earrings Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 16.3 Grams Pearl: Mabe Pearl Diameter: 16.50 m...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Oval Green Jade Cabochon Pear Shaped Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Diameter: 1.5" x 0.80" Stone: Green Jade cabochon Chain Length: 18" Chain Width: 1 mm Chain Type: box Stamped: "14K" "Mings...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Earring Measurements: 1" x 0.5" Total Weight: 7.8 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Backs: Clip-ons Condition: Pre...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Rare Mings Carved Nephrite Jade Pendant and Cord in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: Nephrite Jade Color: Green and red Cut: Carved, Slightly pierced Gemstone Measurements: 2" x 1.8"...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Large Pierced Cutout Bird on a Plum Marquise Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.3 Grams Ring Size: 8 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 29 mm tall Condition: Preowned, Ex...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Large Rare Double Bird on a Plum Omega Back Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 17.3 Grams Earring Diameter: 1.2" x 0.98 " Stamped: "MINGS" "14K" Condition: Preowned, excellent
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Bird on a Plum Large Square Rare Omega Back Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 14.2 Grams Earring Diameter: ~24 mm x 24 mm Stamped: "MINGS" "14K" Condition: Preowned, excellent
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Akoya Pearl and Green Jade Leaf Clip on Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Pearls: Akoya Pearls Total Weight: 25.3 Grams Earring Measurements: ~2" x 1.4" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condit...
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Large Akoya Pearl and Angelskin Coral Leaf Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 14.7 Grams Ring Size: 7 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 1.25" X 1" Condition...
Pearl, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Double Jade Ball and Pearl Leaf Design Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.6 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 30 mm x 20 mm Condition: Pr...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Small Round Button Dome Engraved Pierced Screw Back Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.3 Grams Earring Diameter: ~12.1 mm x 12.1 mm Stamped: "MINGS" "14K" Condition: Preowned, excel...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings White Jade Sphere and Leaves Clip on Earrings in 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.4 Grams Jade: White Jade Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned 100% Authentic. Please ask...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Hawaii Carved Nephrite Jade & Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold with Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Specifications: Gemstone: Nephrite Jade Color: Light blue Cut: Carved Jade Measurements: 1.00" x 0.75" Pearls: Akoya Pea...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Green Pear Shaped Jade and Pearl Leaf Design Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.3 Grams Ring Size: 6 (resizable) Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Measurements: 21 mm x 21 mm Condition: Pre...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Silver Blue Pearl Leaf Clip on Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.8 Grams Earring Diameter: 1.25" x 0.75" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Cabochon Jade and Pearl Clip on Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 13.8 Grams Earring Diameter: 25 mm x 19 mm Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Baroque Pearl and Leaf Clip on Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 8 Grams Pearls: Baroque Pearls Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Backs: Clip-ons Condition: Preowned
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Gold Carved Phoenix Clip on Earrings with Dangly Pearl in 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 8.8 Grams Pearl: Akoya Pearls Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned 100% Authentic. Please ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
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