18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Chain Cufflinks
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Engagement Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace' in India and NYC. Here she was
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 6.97 Carat Aquamarine Statement Necklace with 18 inch Gold Bar Chain
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
in Hatton Garden and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Minka Jewels, 9 Karat Gold Protection Charm Necklace
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to
Diamond, 9k Gold
Personalized 9 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond Mantra Charm Disc
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
stone trader in Hatton Garden and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace
White Diamond, 9k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Stacking Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Hatton Garden and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was
Diamond, 18k Gold
Athena: 4.60ct Pastel Blue Green Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional jewels in the world
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Black Tahitian Pearl Hoop Earrings and Necklace Suite
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to
Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.35ct Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond 3 Band Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
stone trader in Hatton Garden and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
4 Piece Suite Gold White Diamonds, No Heat Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphire and Pearls
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Go...
1.5ct Teal Tourmaline and Yellow Gold Pinky Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Karat Yellow Gold Protection Charm Initial Pendant
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sri Lankan No Heat Yellow Sapphire Baguette White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire and White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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W 0.48 in D 0.32 in L 1.11 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Purple Lilac Amethyst Drop Indian Ocean Earrings
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
stone trader in Hatton Garden and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ceylon Blue Sapphire On 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Hatton Garden and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was
Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold
5 Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold Berlin Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional jewels in the world, whilst
18k Gold, White Gold
Minka Jewels, Diamond and Tourmaline 5-Stone, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Gem Palace' in India and NYC. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional jewels in
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pear Shaped 1.5 carat Spinel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Band Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
stone trader in Hatton Garden and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace
Spinel, 18k Gold
Minka Jewels, 3ct Green, Cushion Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
world famous 'The Gem Palace' in India and NYC. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
3.14 Carat Cornflower Blue Sapphire, No Heat & Diamond, Certified, Band Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
stone trader in Hatton Garden and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Minka Jewels, 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.51 Carat Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional jewels in the world
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoops With Removable White Keshi Pearl Drops
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphire No Heat Baguette Diamond Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
stone trader in Hatton Garden and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace
White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
6.34 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Athena Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional jewels in the world, whilst
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minka, 6.34 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Athena Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional jewels in the world, whilst
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Drop Hoop Earrings
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most
Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Vivid Green 5.70 Carat Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.34 Carat Cushion Cut Blue Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Athena Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional jewels in the world, whilst
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sri Lankan Sapphire and White Diamond 3-Stone Cocktail Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Minka Jewels, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Green Tourmaline Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Scattered Diamond Domed Band Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
and in India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 6.3 in D 1.38 in L 6.3 in
Mother Of Pearl, Moon Face Sterling Silver Cufflinks With Chain Links
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Gold Mantra Engraved Necklace With White Diamond Charm
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and
Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold
Lapis Lazuli Gold Oval Cufflinks Set In 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minka Jewels, 18 Karat Yellow Gold 3.68 Carat Green Tourmaline Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional jewels in the world
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cufflinks
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
India for the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minka Jewels 18 Karat Gold, 2.70 Carat Blue or Green Tourmaline Cushion Cut Ring
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most rare and exceptional jewels in the
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl, White Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
the late, great 'Munnu' at world famous 'The Gem Palace'. Here she was exposed to some of the most
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k 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.
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