1970s, Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Flake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Superb retro white gold ring, it is decorated in the center of a pearly pink orient cultured pearl in a surround of small 8/8- cut diamonds in asymmetrical setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Retro Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This voluminous retro ring is made up of a smooth gold dome set on top of a half pinkish white orient cultured pearl. On both sides are set 2x6 diamonds in radiating geometric setting.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Creation Pink Cultured Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Long gold necklace, it is made up of a convict link chain regularly punctuated with pink orient cultured pearls, and modern brilliant- cut diamonds in closed setting.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Turquoise Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Feminine vintage earrings featuring a pearly white orient button cultured pearl on a small gold corolla and a turquoise flower.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Turquoise Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Feminine vintage earrings featuring a pearly white orient button cultured pearl on a small gold corolla and a turquoise flower.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Cultured Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold You and Me Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
This modern ring is decorated with 2 white orient cultured pearls retained by 2 diamonds on an asymmetrical departure of the ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Clasp 3 Rows Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet consisting of 3 rows of cultured pearl white orient, the clasp is a flower-shaped pattern made of gold cord and decorated with 7 pearls matching those of the bracelet.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Solitaire Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This yellow gold pearl solitaire is set with a pearly white orient cultured pearl framed on either side by the ring.
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hakimoto 18k Yellow Gold Natural Color South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Hakimoto
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Yellow Gold Natural Color Drop Cultured Pearl Earrings. Total item weight 5.2 grams 11 mm Natural color South Sea Cultured Pearl Orient: Very Good Lus...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Diamonds Akoya Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Two larger diamonds set in a closed setting frame a round Japanese cultured pearl with a pearly white orient. Diameter of the pearl : 7/7,5 mm approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1930s Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Art Deco Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in pearly cream orient cultured pearls, in fall. The clasp is in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark, and set with rose-cut diamonds and a brilliant-cut diamond more im...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Sapphire Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Delightful retro trilogy ring, it is decorated on its top of a round cultured pearl white orient shouldered on both sides by 2 round sapphires retained each one in 4 claws.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Era GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl & Old Euro Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Item Details: - Type: Saltwater Pearl Necklace - Metal: Platinum - Era: Edwardian - Size: 14 Inch length - Weight: 27.46 Grams Pearl Details: - Type: Natural Pearl - Origin: Saltwat...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1960s Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold for Non-Pierced Ears Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Each earring is decorated with a modern brilliant-cut diamond and a round white orient cultured pearl. The system of attachment is with screw, the step of screw being decorated with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA No Treatment South Sea Pearl Necklace & 18k Gold Diamond Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ original GIA certification for the pearls. Stock Number: EG-460321364-22021403-PAR-EY --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GIA Report Number: 6223239159 Shape: Button Bod...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Napoleon 3 Diamond Natural Pearl You and Me Engagement Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Sublime you and me ring, it is set with a natural button pearl white orient and an antique brilliant-cut diamond set with claws.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Barbara Heinrich One of a Kind Iridescent White Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Triple Shell Top Earrings hand-fabricated by award-winning jewelry maker Barbara Heinrich showcasing two gorgeous matched white freshwater pearl with stunning iridescen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
18k TT Gold Large GIA White Pearl w/ 3.80ctw Pave Diamond Cocktail Bypass Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The ring features a very large, GIA certified, genuine cultured pearl neatly set in an elegantly styled bypass design, displaying a gorgeous and pure white body color with orient ove...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Gia Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl and Diamond Bracelet Art Deco 10.00 Carat
Located in MIAMI, FL
One natural Salt Water Pearl measuring 10.31 x 10.01 mm. The pearl is button in shape, white in body color and has an orient overtone.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Graduated Natural Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Toronto, ON
GIA report...Predominantly natural pearls, Pinctada species,pinctada fucata,variously shaped, cream and white, orient overtone.
Beautiful South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Port Hope, ON
The off round silver white pearl has good orient and luster, very slight blemishes and measures 16.5mm in diameter.
1960s Etruscan Style 4.40 Carat Amethyst Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace made of cultured pearls nuanced white orient. The clasp on the front is in 18 karats yellow gold.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1850 Etruscan Revival Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Enamels were used as well, mainly after Byzantine masters’ examples. Pearls from the Orient as well as freshwater pearls from Scotland were in great demand.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Natural Trillion White Topaz Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Natural Trillion White Topaz Ring 18K Gold & Silver Natural white topaz Amethyst - 1 Carat White Pearl This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling collecti...
Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby & Emerald Drop Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby & Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 20 carat Natural Emeralds - 2 carats Baroque white pearls The earrings from the "Orient" tr...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearls, Topaz & Blue Appetite Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearls, Topaz & Blue Appetite Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Appetite, Pear Shape - 4.50 carat Natural White Topaz, Emerald Shape - 4.00 Carats White...
Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Coral & Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Coral & Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K & Silver Natural White Topaz - 2 carats Multi color Sapphires - 1 carat Salmon coral flowers South Sea Baroque...
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Coral & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18KGold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Coral & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18KGold&Silver Natural light Blue topaz - 1 carat Natural multi color sapphires - 1 carats Baroque white pearls...
Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Multi Fancy Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Multi Fancy Sapphires - 9 carat From Sri Lanka Colors - blue, pink, green, yellow, Orange, lilac ...
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Red Ruby & Blue Apatite Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Red Ruby & Blue Apatite Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Rubies - 3.00 carat Natural Blue Apatite - 4.00 carat The earrings from the "Orient" tr...
Pearl, Ruby, Apatite, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Multi Sapphires & Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” 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 Sapphires ...
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Art Nouveau Emerald Diamond Natural Orient Pearl Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Breathtaking pendant (without chain!) made of 18 carat gold with a platinum plated front, 1 emerald (oiled) 1.5 carats, 1 natural oriental pearl ca. 9x7,7 mm and 124 old mine cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Heart Locket Pendant Lovetoken Orient Pearl Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual heart in a heart love tokdentElegant big locket in the shape of a heart decorated with a smaller heart made entirely out of natural grey pearls. This unusually large h...
Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby, & Multi Opal Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Gem Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 4 carat Natural Blue Opal- 2.50 carat South Sea white Pearl with Pink Tone The earrings fro...
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Sapphire & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color Sapphire - 1.00 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka ...
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire Iconic Brooch Set in 18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient Moretti” Iconic South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire & Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver From the “Orient” collection Natural Sapphires - 3.5 carats From Sri Lanka Natura...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Red Ruby & Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Red Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 6 carat Natural Emeralds - 1.50 carat The earrings from the "Or...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Red Ruby & Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Red Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 6 carat Natural Emeralds - 1.50 carat The earrings from the "Or...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Red Ruby & Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Red Ruby Bubbles & Green Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 6 carat Natural Emeralds - 1.50 carat The earrings from the "Or...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Gold Mourning Ring Inscibed 1809 Orient Pearls Enamel Weeping Willow Urn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This ring was made in the first decade of the nineteenth century. In an oval frame decorated with oriental pearls we see an enamel painting an urn surrounded by a weeping willow
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1800 Georg III 15k Gold Orient Pearls Diamond Enamel Gold Silver Ring
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant and rare Georgian dress ring features, on a translucent blue enamelled background, a flower made out of seven rose diamonds within a stylised sun. A gold disk, covered ...
Diamond, Pearl
Antique Emerald Ruby Gold Archaeological Revival Dagger Jabbot Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The jabbot pin is designed in the shape of a dagger, decorated with gold granulation, applied twisted gold wire, emeralds, rubies and orient pearls.
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl, Ruby & Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby & Emerald Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver Natural Rubies - 9 carat Natural Emeralds - 3 carats Baroque white pearls The earrings from the "Orient" tra...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring, ca. 1900s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The orient pearl button is a natural saltwater pearl with a beautiful lustre, measuring 7mm and accompanied by a gemological report from DSEF.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
“Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold & Silver with Coral, Sapphires & Pearls
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Salmon Coral & Sapphires & South Sea Pearls South Sea Pearl white pearl with cream tone Natural Multi Color Sapphire from Sri Lank...
Coral, Jade, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, ...
“Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings Natural Sri Lankan round brilliant sapphires - 5 carats Pink, Blue, Rose.
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Cornelian, Jade, Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace Drop
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Cornelian, Jade, Aquamarine & Pearl Necklace Drop Made in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 18 Carats Aquamarine - 6 Carats White South Sea Baroque Pearl Cornelian...
Aquamarine, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Topaz & White Pearls Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” 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 from the...
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold & Silver with Coral, Sapphires & Pearls
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Salmon Coral & Sapphires & South Sea Pearls South Sea Pearl white pearl with cream tone Natural Multi Color Sapphire from Sri Lank...
Coral, Jade, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, ...
Bochic “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold & Silver with Coral, Sapphires & Pearls
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Salmon Coral & Sapphires & South Sea Pearls South Sea Pearl white pearl with cream tone Natural Multi Color Sapphire from Sri Lank...
Coral, Jade, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, ...
Bochic “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold & Silver with Coral, Sapphires & Pearls
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Salmon Coral & Sapphires & South Sea Pearls South Sea Pearl white pearl with cream tone Natural Multi Color Sapphire from Sri Lank...
Coral, Jade, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, ...
“Orient” Pink Sapphire & Pearl Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
We made a this special Brooch for a traveling collection called “Orient” The collection is set in 22 Gold & Silver - And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapp...
Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Natural Sapphire & South Sea Pearl Earrings Natural Sri Lankan round brilliant sapphires - 5 carats Pink, Blue, Rose.
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Tahiti Pearl & Multi Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Tahiti Pearl & Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Natural Multi Color Sapphires - 2 Carats Black South Sea Tahiti Pearl, ...
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
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” Coral, Pearl & Jade Earrings set in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl & Jade Earrings set in 18K Gold & Silver Salmon Coral South Sea Pearl Green Jade The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection are the epitom...
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire & White 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, 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.