Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Filigree Brooch with Orient Pearls, Circa 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 14 karat gold orient pearl brooch features an oval domed design with intricate cannetille filigree work and a surrounding a border of natural orient pearls.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Gold Archeological Revival Coral Orient Pearl Necklace France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Every point of connection is accentuated by an articulated orient pearl with either a gold tassel or a coral drop.
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies & Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies & Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver The Bochic "Orient" Multi Fancy Sapphires Pendant Igor Brooch Set in 18K Gold & Silver is...
Opal, Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
South Sea Rose Orient Pearl Earrings, 12.5-13mm
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cultivated with refinement, these classic rose orient South Sea pearl and diamond stud earrings sparkle with brilliance.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Art Deco Flower Bouquet Orient Pearl Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly elegant charming Art Deco flower bouquet in a three dimensionally worked platinum vase, set with rose diamonds in millegrain settings. The flower bouquet is composed of flower...
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful intense pink natural orient pearl mounted as a gold stick pin. The pearl is mounted in a golden calyx set with a larger diamond mounted in a mille grain platinum setting.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18th Century Pendant Flower Ruby Emerald Natural Baroque Pearl Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Attached to the flower is a natural baroque orient pearl with bluish pinkish hue..
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, Silver
Antique 18th Century Flower Dangle Earrings Ruby Emerald Baroque Pearl Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Attached to the flowers are natural baroque orient pearls with bluish pinkish hue. The pearl have been worn lot and have lost some of their luste over the last 270 years…
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Antique 14K Gold Cannetille Brooch with Pearl, Circa 1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
At its center sits a luminous natural orient pearl, delicately set within an ornate rosette motif.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Coral & Fancy Sapphire Earrings - 18KGold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Coral & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set in 18K Gold & 950 Silver Natural Light Blue Topaz – 1.00 Carat Natural Multi-Color Sapphires – 1.00 Carat N...
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Amor Hunter Landscape Enamel Painting Pearl Turquoise Silver Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The top and the bottom of the octagonal is connected by Dreipass decorated with three orient pearls and highlighted by two small golden balls.
Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver, Enamel
French 1950s Pearly Cream Cultured Pearl Falling Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in pearly cream orient pearls in fall. The clasp is a ratchet box reinforced by a safety 8.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French 1925s Certified Fine Pearl Baguette, Cut Diamonds Platinum Art Deco Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Charming antique ring from the Art Deco period, it is adorned with a fine pearly white orient pearl, with a baguette-cut diamond on either side in a closed setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Multi Sapphire Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural ruby, cabochon shape - 6 carats Yellow natural sapphire Orange natural sapphire ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
French 19th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Green Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Feminine and slender, these dangling earrings feature a fine pearly white orient pearl held in a claw-set setting that supports an arabesque motif and a chased rose gold circle.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cultured Pearl, Amethyst & Diamond Dangle Fan Motif Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Amethyst, diamond, freshwater cultured pearl Amethyst Shape & Cut: Sugar loaf cabochon cut Amethyst Color: Light purple Amethyst Total Carat We...
Amethyst, Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,323Sale Price / set|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Pearl Earrings & Bangle 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral & South Sea Pearl Earrings & Bangle Set 18K & Silver Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings ands bangle Na...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold
French 1950s Japanese Pearly White Orient Cultured Pearl Falling Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace made up of a row of Japanese cultured pearls with very bright pearly white orient. The clasp with ratchet of olive shape is in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark, and i...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
【Conchéa】Convertible Conch Pearl and Triple Strand Akoya Necklace — 3.86 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
The necklace itself is composed of luminous 5–6 mm Akoya pearls with exceptional orient and luster, arranged in a structured three-strand formation that adds depth and softness aroun...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
【Crown Radiance】PSL Phoenix Certified 14.2 mm Silver Blue South Sea Pearl Loose
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Product Information Origin Japan Material South Sea Pearl Dimensions - Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 14.2 mm Quality: Phoenix Nacre: 2.1 mm Color: White/Strong Blue-Silver Orient Luster...
South Sea Pearl
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Golden Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Yellow Sapphire & Golden Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Yellow Sapphire 5 Carats Golden Pearls This Earrings are from the "Orient" ...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
BOCHIC “Orient” Vintage Bangle Set 18K Gold & Silver, Pearls & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Multi-Color Sri Lankan Sapphire Bangle 18K Gold & 950 Silver • Signed A captivating jewel inspired by the romance and color of the East, t...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Silver,...
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Large Brooch, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & Pearl Large Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Rodorite - 5 carat Natural South S...
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,504Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Appetite, Topaz & Pearl Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Appetite, Topaz & Pearl Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Appetite, Pear Shape - 2 Carats Natural White Topaz, Emerald Shape - ...
Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rodorite & Pearl Brooch / Pendant 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rodorite & Pearl Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Rodorite - 5 carat Natural South Sea Pearl The ...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz & White Pearls Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz & White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 2 carat Natural White Topaz - 2.50 carat Baroque south sea pearls The earrings ...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Topaz & Pearl Bangle Set White 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Topaz & South Sea Pearl Bangle Set White 18K & Silver Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire & South Sea Tahiti Pearl bangle Natural S...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
$1,584Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphires & Pearl Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Rose Sapphires & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver South Sea Baroque Pearls, Gray / Silver Color with Pink Tones Multi Color Natural Ro...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...
$2,190Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings & Bangle 18K & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi-Color Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings & Bangle Suite Set in 18 K Gold & Silver An exquisite expression of exotic elegance, this Bochic “Orient” Sap...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire, Rodorite & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire & Rose Rodorite 2 Carats White Barque Pearls With Pink Ton...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Topaz & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Gems and Pearls Emeralds from Zambia White Topaz 24 Carats This Earrings...
Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Pearl Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver A striking expression of exotic glamour and artisanal luxury, the Bochic “Orient” Vin...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, South S...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Coral & Sapphire Earrings - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Coral & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural light Blue topaz - 1.50 carat Natural multi color sapphires - 1 carats Baroq...
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Ring - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire & White South Sea Pearl Ring – 18K Gold over Silver Step into elegance with this exquisite multi-gem Ring from Bochic’s “Orient” Collection, a ...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,072Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Topaz & White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue & White Topaz White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural White Topaz - 6.50 carat Natural Blue Topaz - 6.00 carat Baroque white south sea pe...
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire & Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond =, Ruby, Sapphire & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby & Sapphire South Sea Black Tahiti Pearls We pay for shipping ...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Appetite, Topaz & Pearl Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Appetite, Topaz & Pearl Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Appetite, Pear Shape - 2 Carats Natural White Topaz, Emerald Shape - 2 Carats...
Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver A striking expression of exotic glamour and artisanal luxury, the Bochic “Orient” Vin...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire, Topaz & Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Sapphire - 4 carat Natural White Topaz - 5.50 carat Baroque white south s...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz & White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz & White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 2 carat Natural White Topaz - 2.50 carat Baroque south sea pearls The earrings ...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Yellow Sapphire & Tahiti Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Fancy Yellow Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl With Pink S...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Multi Sapphire & Topaz Brooch 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient ” Vintage Pearl, Multi Sapphires & Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Blue Topaz - 4 carat Multi color Natural S...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral & South Sea Pearl Bangle - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral & South Sea Pearl Bangle Set 18K & Silver Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings ands bangle Natural Sri L...
Coral, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & White Pearls Earrings 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Sapphire - 4 carat Natural White Topaz - 5.50 carat Baroque white south sea pearl...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl & Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl & Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Natural Multi Color Sapphires - 2 Carats Black South Sea Tahiti Pearl, Gray color, Pink...
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Fancy Sapphire & South Seal Baroque Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Vintage Fancy Multi Color Sapphire & South Seal Baroque Pearl Brooch Multi colors Natural Sri Lankan Sapphires Pink Sapphires Yellow Sapphires Red Sapphires White Sapph...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
$1,576Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & White South Sea Pearl Brooch 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & White South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby and Sapphire South Sea White Pearls “Chanel” inspired Brooch ...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural South Sea Tahiti Green Pearl With Pink Tone Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 3.00 C...
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” White Topaz & Tahiti Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” White Topaz & Tahiti Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver White Square White Topaz - 6 Carats Black, Green Color Tahiti Pearls The earrings from the "Orient"...
Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Coral & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Coral & Fancy Color Sapphire Drop Earrings Set in 18K Gold & Silver Pressed Salmon Coral Natural Fancy Color Sapphires – 1.00 Carat Blue, Pink, Yellow & Red Sapphires...
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Sapphire & White Baroque Pearl Earrings Set In 18k
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Sapphire & White Baroque Pearl Earrings Set In 18k & Silvwr Natural Sapphires 3 Carats Baroque Pearls This Earrings are from the "Orient" traveling...
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Coral, Pearl & Mint Jade Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl & Vintage Mint Jade Set In 18K Gold & Silver Mova Pearls White Color with Pink Tone Salmon Pressed Coral Vintage mint Color Carved Oriental Be...
Coral, Jade, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold
$1,336Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby & Sapphire South Sea Black Tahiti Pearls “Chanel” inspired B...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Emerald Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Emerlad Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerald 1.50 carats South Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram This Ring is ...
South Sea Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Fancy Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Fancy multi color sapphires from Sri Lanka - 7 carat Colors: Blue, Pink, Yellow, Or...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Yellow Sapphire 1 carats South Sea Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram Thi...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire 1 carats South Sea Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram This Ring ...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.