Emerald Serpent Ring Snake 14k Gold Ruby Eyes J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: J Dauphin Materials: 14k Gold Gemstones: Natural Emerald and Natural Rubies Design: Open-band adjustable serpent Style: Victorian Style / Ouroboros Jewelry / Symbolic R...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Snake Ring Serpent Gold Plated Silver Ruby Eyes
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: J Dauphin Materials: 14k Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Gemstones: Natural Emerald and Natural Rubies Design: Open-band adjustable serpent Ring Size: US 6 (Adjustable) St...
Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
$1,250 / item
18k Gold Ouroboros Ring
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
Delightful hand sculpted and cast ouroboros ring. Uniquely styled to have the entirety of the famous snake visible from the front of the finger. Sculpted simply and textured for an a...
18k Gold
Ouroboros Serpent Snake Man 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and enamel charm pendant designed as an Ouroboros snake or serpent eating its own tail encircling a man in a suit holding a hat. Stamped K18 for 18 kara...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gucci Ouroboros Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Kingsnake Three Band Ring Size 5.25
By Gucci
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Dive into the enchanting world of Gucci with the Ouroboros Gemstone 18k Yellow Gold Kingsnake Three-Band Ring, a spectacular piece that transcends conventional jewelry, blending symb...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Cairo Ouroboros Amulet 18K Yellow Gold w/ Lapis and Ruby w/ Chain
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The David Yurman Cairo Ouroboros Amulet in 18K Yellow Gold is a stunning pendant featuring a round lapis lazuli stone and ruby accent.
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
House of RAVN, 18k Yellow Gold Ouroboros Ring with Emerald Eyes and Diamond Body
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ouroboros Ring from the House of RAVN Serpentini Collection. Material: 18k gold Weight: 9 grams Stone: emeralds & diamonds Details: hand-carved
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire Ring Serpent Snake Adjustable Marquise Sterling Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: J Dauphin Collection: Gypsy Wisdom Materials: .925 Sterling Silver Gemstones: Natural Black Blue Sapphire (Marquise) and Natural Rubies (Eyes) Size: US 6.5 (Adjustable ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ouroboros 18kt Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS white and black agate pendant set in 18kt gold. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, yellow gold vermeil, rose go...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Enamel Ouroboros Lock Bracelet
By Kathryn Bentley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our 14k yellow gold ouroboros bracelet is a symbol of wholeness and eternity. The bracelet is beautifully detaled with blue enamel and emerald eyes, secured with a push button lock c...
Emerald, 14k Gold
Ouroboros Solid 18kt Gold Papaya Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS beautifully hand carved solid 18kt gold Papaya cufflinks. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most unique stones set in 18 or 24 Karat gold, is matched only to Olivia’...
Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Ouroboros 18kt Gold Snakes Ring
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' 18kt rose gold, white gold and yellow gold snakes that screw together to be worn as one or separately. In yellow, rose and white gold. These rings come in a variety of si...
Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros 18kt Gold Snake Charm
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS hand made articulated snake in 18kt gold charm pendant. Matt and high polish options. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold...
Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Snakeskin Cufflinks set in Gold
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS snakeskin carved rainbow moonstone, blue labradorite, moss agate and lapis lazuli cufflinks set in 18kt gold. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most unique stones se...
Agate, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Ouroboros 'Sun, ' Diamond Kundan Ring
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS 'Sun,' Diamond kundan set using 24kt gold and set onto an 18kt gold ring. This ring comes in various different sizes and has a matching set of earrings if requested. Pleas...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Amethyst Aubergine Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS hand carved amethyst aubergine set in solid 18kt gold stem as a pendant. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, ye...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Ouroboros 18kt Gold Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' 'Sexy Sixtyniner,' 18kt rose gold, white gold and yellow gold snakes that screw together to be worn as one or separately. These rings come in a variety of sizes so please...
Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Solid 18kt Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' 'Around And Around We Go,' solid 18kt gold swivel circle pendant. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, yellow go...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Serpent Ouroboros Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous antique serpent brooch in 15 karat gold. It dates from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860, with a graduated row of turquoise cabochons and a cartoonish head/face. The bo...
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Ouroboros Amethyst Aubergine and 18kt Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS hand carved amethyst as aubergines with hand made solid 18kt gold links and bar cufflinks. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most unique stones set in 18 or 24 Kara...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Diamond 24kt Gold Kundan Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS polki diamonds kundan set in 24kt gold and onyx set in 18kt gold. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, yellow gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
OUROBOROS Rainbow Moonstone 18kt Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS rainbow moonstone round cabochon studs in a ridged frame of 18kt gold studs. Blue and white rainbow moonstone options. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most unique ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Diamond 24kt Gold Kundan Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS polki diamonds kundan set in 24kt gold and white and black agate set in 18kt gold. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Diamond 24kt Gold Kundan Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS polki diamonds kundan set in 24kt gold and lapis lazuli set in 18kt gold. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, ye...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Ouroboros Diamond 24K Gold Kundan Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS polki diamonds kundan set in 24kt gold and lapis lazuli set in 18kt gold. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, ye...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Unavailable
OUROBOROS 'Sunset, ' Pink Sapphire Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS 'Sunset,' pink sapphire kundan set using 24kt gold and set onto an 18kt gold ring. This ring comes in various different sizes and has a matching set of earrings if request...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Chalcedony Pendant set in Gold
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' 'Lacy Clouds,' pink aragonite and blue lace chalcedony set in 18kt gold. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, ye...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Diamond 24Kt Gold Kundan Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS polki diamonds kundan set in 24kt gold, white and black agate set in 18kt gold. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silv...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Ouroboros Rainbow Moonstone 18kt Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS rainbow moonstone round cabochon studs in a simple frame of 18kt gold studs. Blue and white rainbow moonstone options. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most unique ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Emily Weld Collins Ouroboros Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a snake eating its own tail, used by Ancient Egyptians and Greeks as a symbol of infinity, the cycle of birth and death, and introspectio...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Handmade 18 Karat Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
Ouroboros handmade gold, 18 karat gold chain that is designed to look like snakeskin.
Gold
Ouroboros 18. Karat Gold Leaf Pendant
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Gold
Ouroboros Gold Circle 'Infinity' Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Gold, 18k Gold
Snake Ouroboros Sterling silver, Emerald Lapel Pin
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
Alchemy Uroboros is the depiction of the snake eating it's own tail. It is the symbol that is used for Alchemy the definition of which is something ordinary made into the extraordina...
Emerald, Sterling Silver
Ouroboros 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Papaya Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Ouroboros Green Jasper Ring set in Gold
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' 'Boomslang,' `snakeskin carved green jasper set in 18kt gold ring. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most unique stones set in 18 or 24 Karat gold, is matched only ...
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Ouroboros Rainbow Moonstone Ring set in Gold
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' 'Snake Eyes,' ring with inlayed rainbow moonstone with lapis lazuli set in 18kt gold. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most unique stones set in 18 or 24 Karat gol...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
OUROBOROS Snakeskin Rainbow Moonstone 18kt Gold Earings
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS snakeskin carved rainbow moonstone studs set in an 18kt gold ridged frame setting. Blue and white rainbow moonstone options. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Ouroboros Chalcedony Ring set in 18kt Gold
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS round cabochon chalcedony set in 18kt gold ring. This ring comes in various different sizes so please contact the designer. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the most u...
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
OUROBOROS Oval Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
HORIZONTAL OVAL RAINBLING RING by OUROBOROS Square cabochon rainbow moonstone set in 18kt gold ring.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Unavailable
OUROBOROS Oval Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
CLOUD RING by OUROBOROS Oval cabochon chalcedony set in 18kt gold ring.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Ouroboros 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Pendant
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Ouroboros White Agate 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Agate, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 0.24 in D 0.24 in L 12.6 in
OUROBOROS 18kt Gold and Garnet Tomatos Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
The fruit of paradise and set on a solid gold vine. OUROBOROS is impeccably crafted and sourced erotic jewellery inspired by the OUROBOROS.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.5 in L 0.5 in
OUROBOROS Scale Carved Moonstone, Labradorite, Agate & Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Agate, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.5 in L 0.5 in
OUROBOROS Scale Carved Moonstone, Labradorite, Agate & Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Agate, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Amethyst and 18 Karat Gold Chain Aubergine Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Ouroboros Banded Agate Cameos 18 Karat Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' "Two Faced," banded agate cameos set into an 18kt gold pendant. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, yellow gold...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Pink Sapphire 24kt and 18kt Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS pink sapphire kundan set with 24kt gold and set onto 18kt gold studs. This piece has a matching ring. Please contact OUROBOROS for more info on the set. OUROBOROS’ commit...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Ouroboros Rainbow Moonstone Ring set in 18kt Gold
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS square cabochon rainbow moonstone set in 18kt gold ring. This ring comes in various different sizes so please contact the designer. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only th...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Amethyst Poison Bottle Pendant on Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS hand carved amethyst poison bottle, 'Pick Your Poison', with a snake carved onto the single piece of amethyst, set on a solid 18kt gold handmade, 36" long chain. OUROBORO...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Green Moss Agate Pendant set in Gold
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS' 'Swimming In Seaweed,' green moss agate pendant set in 18kt gold. There are four chain options, all are handmade, 36" long and come in 18kt yellow gold, silver, yellow go...
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Rainbow Moonstone Ring set in 18kt Gold
Located in London, GB
OUROBOROS round cabochon rainbow moonstone set in 18kt gold ring This ring comes in various different sizes so please contact the designer. OUROBOROS’ commitment to using only the ...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
OUROBOROS Snakeskin Carved 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
TREESNAKE by OUROBOROS Verde impruneta fgabbro ranocchia and cologolon set in 18kt gold ring.
18k Gold
OUROBOROS Snakeskin Carved 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
TREESNAKE by OUROBOROS Verde impruneta fgabbro ranocchia and cologolon set in 18kt gold ring.
Agate, 18k Gold
OUROBOROS Round Chalcedony 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
NIPPLE RING by OUROBOROS Round cabochon chalcedony set in 18kt gold ring.
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
OUROBOROS 18 Karat Gold Hand Articulated Snake Earrings
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold
Ouroboros Cabochon Moonstone Crescent Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Moonstone, 18k Gold
OUROBOROS Oval Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Moonstone, 18k Gold
OUROBOROS Oval Moonstone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ouroboros Oval Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ouroboros Cabochon Rainbow Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Moonstone, 18k Gold
OUROBOROS 18 Karat Gold, Carnelian, Onyx & Rhodochrosite Papaya & Peach Cufflink
Located in London, GB
The jewellery is made with diligence, excellence and love.
Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold
Ouroboros Petrified Wood Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
This is part of the 'Original Ouroboros' as it has the classic Ouroboros framed ridge setting - and is circular, like the Ouroboros.
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian ring, likely dating back to the 1970s, in 18kt yellow gold, depicting a natural lapis lazuli skull cameo of exceptional quality and detail, with three gold snakes encircling ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Oval Textured Signet w/ Polished Mermaid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.28 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with sizing inquiries) Ring Width: 14.18mm (0.55") (top of t...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Egyptian Gold & Faience Pottery Scarab Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Egyptian gold & faience pottery ring. With an old tag attached identifying the scarab as ancient. Set in a rudimentary bezel setting and mounted on a gold band that ...
Gold
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Byzantine Style Emerald Green Cabochon Tourmaline, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large, ornate Byzantine style cushion shaped emerald green tourmaline, diamond and 18K yellow gold statement ring. High quality, impressive ring very similar to the Elizabeth Gage T...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Art Deco tutti frutti Inspired 579 carat Carved Gemstone Dia Necklace set
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Estate Art Deco tutti Frutti Inspired Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace, This 579 carat necklace set is hand set in 136 gm 14k solid yellow Gold with 11.15 carats of diamond, 120 ...
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond,...
Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mourning ring is a poignant example of Victorian sentimentality, beautifully crafted in gold with a hand-engraved and black enamel face. At its centre lies a compartme...
Gold, Enamel
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Dubini Ancient Egyptian Scarab Black Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI ring features an ancient Egyptian scarab circa 1085-713 B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. A black stone scarab with an oval body and a gently rounded upper side detailing the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD. This hollow ring is bezel-set with a garnet intaglio of Hippocamp – a fish-tailed horse that was considered the horse of Pose...
18k Alchemical Stud Earring Mortis
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
The RIMA JEWELS ALCHEMY STUD COLLECTION features a sampling of some of the symbols that populated alchemical texts from the medieval period to the renaissance. The symbols represent ...
18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Diamonds.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Snake Rings rings have been super popular throughout history, and have been used to represent everything from wisdom to eternal love, which is why I love this Super Cool Vintage Snak...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Post Medieval memento mori ring, 'in god alone we too are one' circa 18th c
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval momento mori ring,'in god alone we too are one'. A rare ring, the exterior of the D-shape band intricately engraved with floral motifs, and a skull with eyes, nose and ...
Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman iIntaglio 1st-2nd Cent. AD 18 Kt Gold Ring depicting Pegasus
Located in Roma, IT
This exquisite 18KT Gold ring features an authentic Roman intaglio dating back to the 1st-2nd Century AD, showcasing the iconic Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, on its front. Craf...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Exquisite Engraved Gold Medieval Posy Ring c. 1400 – 1450
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1400 – 1450 This exceptionally rare medieval posy ring is crafted in high-karat gold (approximately 22.25 Kt) and exemplifies the fine goldwork of the late Middle Ages. The e...
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.