$792Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 17.50 Carat 2.00 Carat Gooldish Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" tr...
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
$952Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Blue & White Topaz White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” 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 pearls T...
Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Bangle - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl White South Sea Pearl Multi color sapphires from Sri ...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
$1,576Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl & Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl & Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Dragon motif Vintage White Pearl Natural Multi Color Sapphire from Sri Lankan 2 carats Sap...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rodorite & Pearl Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Rodorite & Pearl Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rodorite - 4 carat Natural South Sea Pearl The Ring is a real show stopper and it is from...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$976Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Lemon Quartz, Rodorite & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Lemon Quartz, Rodorite & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Lemon Quartz - 2 carat Natural Blue Zircon - 1 carat Natural Rodorite - 1 car...
Pearl, Quartz, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 18k Gold, Silver
$838Sale Price|35% Off
Bochic “Orient” Blue & White Topaz White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” 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, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Sapphire & White Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Sapphire & White Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Fancy Sapphires 1 carats White Pearl 5 carats 16.3 gram This Ring is from t...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearls & Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearls & Multi Color Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Natural Multi Color Sapphires - 4 Carats Black South Sea Tahiti Pearls, Gray color...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
$1,176Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphires & Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Blue Sapphire 4.00 Carat Natural Diamonds 1.00 Carats Natural Multi Color...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Multi Fancy Sapphires - 9 carat From Sri Lanka Colors - blue, pink, green, yellow...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
$1,024Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set 18K Gold & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby,Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi color sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 Carat Colors: Pink, Orange, Blue, Rose, Y...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby and Topaz South Sea Black Tahiti Pearls “Chanel” inspired Brooch The Brooc...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver Circa 80
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Circa 1980 Beautiful Natural Red Ruby Heart Shape - 24 Carats Natural Green Tsavorite - 3 Carat...
Black Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage White Sea Pearl & Emeralds Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage White Sea Pearl & Emeralds Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds 1 carats South White Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 16.3 gram We pay for s...
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Black South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire 1 Carat South Sea Black Gray Pearls With Silver Green Tone ...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 carats Natural Green Garant 1 carats So...
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Si
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 Wit...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, South Sea Pearl & Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire and Ruby 2 carats South Sea Gray, Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone ...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & White South Sea Pearl Ring – 18K Gold over Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst & White South Sea Pearl Ring – 18K Gold over Silver Step into elegance with this exquisite multi-gem Ring from Bochic’s “Orient” Collection, a l...
Amethyst, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Blue Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl With Pink Si...
South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Yellow Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Yellow Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Yellow Sapphires from Sri Lanka1 carats South Sea Gray, Black Pearl With Pin...
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,424Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Si
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 Wit...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Pink Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Pink, Yellow Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Sapphire 4carats South Sea Golden Pearl With Pink Silver Tone 18.3 gram ...
South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl & Fancy Blue Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 carats Natural Green Garant 1 carats S...
Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi-Sapphire Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver** Black Tahitian South Sea Pearl Silver-gray body color with soft pink overtones — a signature...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
$960Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald & South Sea Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Emerald & South Sea Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural South Sea White Pearl With Gold Tone Natural Round Brilliant Emeralds - 3....
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Black Pearl & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby - 7.50 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Fancy color Sapphire 2.00 Carat Black ...
Black Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
$1,295Sale Price|30% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi color sapphires from Sri Lanka 3 Carat Colors: Pink, Orange, Blue, Rose, Yellow, ...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...
Pirelli Calendar 2008 "Pearls of the Orient" by Patrick Demarchelier
By Patrick Demarchelier, Pirelli Tyres
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Collectible - Pirelli - Demarchelier Measures : ~44cmx60cm Patrick Demarchelier in Shanghai, China. (in original shipping carton) Burgo Group S.p.A / numbered
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BOCHIC “Orient” Vintage Bangle Set 18K Gold & Silver, Ruby, Coral & Sapphires
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Coral, 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 ...
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Appetite & White Topaz Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Appetite & White Topaz Earrings Set In 18K White Gold&Silver Natural Appetite - 4 carat Natural White Topaz - 3.50 carat The earrings from the "...
Topaz, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Tahiti South Sea & Fancy Sapphire Ring 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Tahiti South Sea & Multi Sapphire Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Sapphires from Sri Lanka Sapphire colors : Pink, Yellow, Green, Lig...
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
$967Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 2 carat Natural Multi Sapphires, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Peridot 4 carat Natural White Top...
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Multi Gem Burst Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Multi Gem Burst Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Center Ovals Blue Topaz 2 Carats Natural Multi Color Gems and Pearls Blue Topaz, Peridot, ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Si...
French Cultured Pearl Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Choker necklace of cultured pearls, white orient. The clasp is in 18 karat yellow gold, chiseled and ratchet with a safety "8".
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Cultured Pearls Vermeil Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Charming antique bracelet, it is formed of round openwork patterns, each adorned with a pearly cream orient cultured pearl and a leaf-shaped pattern. The clasp is ratchet with safety...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver
$3,480Sale Price|36% Off
Jade & Pearl Ring Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
They are cream and display the spectral play of light called "orient" seen in many natural pearls. They have soft pink and silver overtones.
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with openwork floral designs are set with rose-cut and antique brilliant-cut diamonds, all i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
French 1970s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace of cultured pearls in fall, with pearly white orient. The pearls are retained by a 18 karat white gold clasp, with safety, and decorated on its top of 3 half cultured pearls.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Sober and elegant, this fine ring features a solitaire white orient cultured pearl. Diameter of the pearl : 5.5/6 mm approximately.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ruby Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
White nuanced orient cultured pearls choker necklace. The hanging system is in the form of a rosette in 18 karat white gold, owl hallmark, whose center is adorned with a cultured pea...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
Modern Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This splendid gold pearl brooch features an openwork star motif set atop a round white orient cultured pearl.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pear, Ruby & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl Natural Red Ruby Cabochon - 8 Carat Multi color sapphir...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
French 19th Century Fine Pearls Diamonds Shaking Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
The whole of the pattern is decorated with rose- cut diamonds and antique cushion cut marquise, various shapes and sizes, and of fine pearls pearly white orient. The attachment syste...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, ...
1950s 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Clasp Falling Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique jewelry - Work of the 1950s. Our opinion : The orient of the pearl is bright and reflects well the light.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Gold Multi Gem & Natural Pearl Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
The pearl shows attractive orient with pink and green overtones and good lustre.
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
In the center, a pearly white orient cultured pearl is held within half-moon motifs set with 2x5 modern brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Modern Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Duo Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
You and Me ring features a duo of pinkish orient cultured pearls set in a quinquonce pattern.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Impossibly Rare Akoya “Twin Pearl” Necklace, 16" 18k Gold 1950s
Located in Northampton, MA
This orient is a hallmark of early cultured and natural, non-nucleated pearls from the turn of the previous century.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co. Natural Pearl Necklace, Edwardian Era circa 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Roma, RM
The necklace is composed of a graduated strand of luminous natural pearls displaying soft orient and subtle variations in shape, characteristic of authentic natural pearls from the e...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Moonstone Clasp Double Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of two graceful strands of lustrous cultured pearls, the necklace displays a soft, creamy glow with beautiful surface luster and subtle orient.
Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Hematite Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Important cocktail ring, it is decorated with three contrasting gems : an important facetted hematite in the center retained with claws, shouldered on both sides of 2 pearly white or...
Hematite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
The set ends with a pear-shaped pearly white orient cultured pearl. Total weight of diamonds : 0.80 carat approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French 19th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Our opinion : The white and pink orient of the pearls illuminates this simple and elegant antique jewel.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York City, NY
The .05 point diamond is elegantly set in a 4 prong 14k White Gold setting creating just the perfect amount of sparkle to enhance and illuminte the rich luster of the beautiful whit...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White 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.
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.