Couture Elsa Schiaparelli Baretti Georgian Cannetille Beaded 4Piece Parure c1950
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguished by the tightly coiled style of Georgian-period-inspired cannetille gold wire that decorates the four pieces of this parure, French costume-jewelry designer Lina Baretti...
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Mid-Century Pearl Citrine Quartz Earrings Necklace Demi-Parure Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Historical Context: This demi-parure embodies the revival of 18th-century jewelry aesthetics during the mid-20th century, a period when European jewelers reinterpreted Georgian and ...
Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Georgian sequilé jewel from the first half of the 1700s features intricate filigree, pierced, and die-pressed gold work.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Georgian Style Statement Crystal Droplet Rivière & Earrings Set 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Vintage Emerald Crystal Demi Parure. Inspired by Georgian jewellery designs this beautifully crafted demi-parure comprises a riviere style collar with droplets accompanied b...
Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Georgian parure. This suite features two bracelets, a pair of earrings, and a necklace, all made from matching yellow gold and citrine.
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A remarkable Georgian parure. This complete parure features earrings, a necklace, a brooch, and a tiara, all in bright yellow gold set with gorgeous pale blue aquamarine stones.
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
This magnificent Georgian parure consists of a necklace, earrings, brooch, and bracelet and comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to bot...
Topaz, Gold
Late Georgian Gold Aquamarine, Topaz and Turquoise Suite
Located in London, GB
This stunning Georgian demi parure comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III.
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
English Georgian Imperial Topaz Demi-Parure
Located in Greenwich, CT
An antique imperial topaz and diamond demi parure, the pendant earrings designed with large rectangular cut diamond topaz suspended from tapering open scrolls and a bullet topaz top;...
Diamond, Topaz, Gold Plate
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite.
Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Sterling Paste Stone Egyptian Lotus Parure
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Regal circa 1815-1830s stunningly cut 800 silver paste stone parure in the original clam shaped box. In 1809, after Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, a book called, The Description of Eg...
Sterling Silver
Georgian Gold Parure, Convertible Brooch Hairpin and Earrings with Turquoises
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique 18Kt rose and yellow gold, enamel and gem-set parure composed of a brooch and earrings. Note the stamped-out scrolls, and the use of turquoises and natural pearls in a silver...
Turquoise, Gold
Unavailable
Diamond pearl and black enamel parure
Located in Milano, IT
A jellow gold old-cut diamond natural pearl and black enamel parure. Comprising a pair of ear pendants a tiara and a long corsage brooch. Attributed to S.Petiteau, Paris, 1830 circa...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.5 in W 1.19 in
Set Demi-Parure Diamonds Gold Portuguese 1700s Set Earrings and Brooch Pendant
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Very rare Museum worthy Portuguese XVIII Century (1700s) Demi Parure in silver and gold and Diamonds encrusted. The Demi-parure in composed of a Silver and Gold Diamond Encrusted ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold and Coral Georgian Parure
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat parure of pineapple cut coral beads, France, early 19th century. weight bracelets: 37.7 g necklace weight: 79.7 g weight earrings: 8.0 g comb weight: 35.0 g length brac...
Coral, Gold, Brass
Sold
W 1.82 in L 3.35 in
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Earrings Brooch/Pendant Demi Parure Spanish
Located in Lisbon, PT
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 18th-century Iberian emerald demi-parure, a testament to the opulence and artistry of Georgian Spain.
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 2.21 in L 2.13 in
Antique demi parure in original box, bracelet, earrings and brooch pendant, XIXs
Located in Chorzów, PL
Representative set of jewelry from the end of the 19th century, the so-called demi-parure, or a set of jewelry made of the same material, in the same style, which suited practically ...
Diamond, Silver
Antique Georgian Era Amethyst Chrysoberyl Gold Parure, circa 1830
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent antique parure from the late Georgian era, circa 1830, features large faceted amethysts accented by green chrysoberyls set in ornate filigree 15K gold settings.
Amethyst
Antique Georgian 18 Karat and Citrine Riviere and Earrings Demi-Parure
Located in Baltimore, MD
This stunning demi-parure includes an 18K faceted citrine necklace and matching pair of pendent earrings.
Citrine, 18k Gold
Georgian gold and pearl parure
Located in Milano, IT
A yellow gold, black enamel and natural pearl parure comprising a necklace, a pair of pendent earrings and two brooches. France, 1840. In its original fitted leather box.
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Rare Georgian Precious Topaz Diamond Sevigne Demi Parure
Located in New York , NY
A wonderful rare demi parure a la Marquise de Sevigne of precious Topaz and diamonds. Very good condition. Original fitted box. made circa 1780
Topaz, Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Diamond Demi-Parure, Pendant Brooch Earrings
Located in San Marcos, CA
This is a magnificent Georgian to early Victorian era demi-parure in the original French presentation case, and is loaded with brilliant old rose and early European cut diamonds rang...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sumptuous Georgian Aquamarine & Amethyst Demi Parure
Located in Wimberley, TX
Typical of the period, open back and claw set aquamarines and amethyst are set in elaborate 18k yellow gold repoussé and scroll work. Remarkably versatile, this Georgian necklace can...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
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Amethyst Parure
Located in Milano, IT
A yellow gold and amethyst parure composed of one necklace, two bracelets, one brooch, a tiara and a pair of earrings. France, around 1820. In original leather box bearing the word "...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Georgian Almandine Garnet Parure 18ct Gold circa 1820 in Original Fitted Box
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A superb Georgian flat cut almandine garnet full parure, complete with original display box.
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Cannetille & Topaz Parure
Located in Austin, TX
18k gold cannetille, pearls, and natural pink topaz parure features a pair of earrings, a necklace, a brooch, and a pendant that can be removed and worn as a brooch. All pieces are p...
Georgian Almandine Garnet Parure 15 Karat Gold circa 1820 in Original Fitted Box
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A superb Georgian flat cut almandine garnet parure, complete with original display box.
Garnet, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Chrysoberyl Parure
Located in San Francisco, CA
Transform yourself into a very fine lady from the early 19th century with this exquisite jewelry parure. This elegant antique suite provides all your jewelry needs with a necklace, e...
18k Gold
18th Century Ruby and Diamond Earrings and Necklace Demi-Parure
Located in Austin, TX
Consisting of natural rubies in gold collect settings and diamonds in silver, this piece was made in France or Italy in the second half of the 18th century. For well over a century, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Georgian Boxed Set of 15k Garnet Day to Night Earrings and Stomacher
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This delightful and incredibly scarce Georgian demi-parure contains a matched suite of jewels, beautifully crafted in a bloomed 15k gold with glowing, foil backed almandine garnet c...
Garnet, 15k Gold
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$124,598
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
Gucci Diana Mini Black Leather Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
The black leather Gucci Diana Mini Tote features shiny gold detailing. It comes equipped with two decorative straps to help maintain the shape of the handles, as shown in the photo. ...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A feminine and lively necklace, that although is over 200 years old is a current and youthful necklace for today. Foiled back red garnets create five pointed flowers with oval garnet...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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