Patek Philippe Genève Vintage Square 18K Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Wailea, HI
Patek Philippe Genève Vintage Square 18K Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s Exquisite Patek Philippe Reference 2444 "Carré" in 18K Yellow Gold This exceptional Patek Philippe Reference 244...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18K White Gold & Diamond Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Tysons, VA
Powered by a manual-wind movement and bearing matching internal stamps, the watch reflects refined period craftsmanship. Brand / Model: Patek Philippe Reference: 3338/2 Case: 18K Wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Golden Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Skip to the end of the images gallery Skip to the beginning of the images gallery Vintage Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch 1316301 Hardly worn, elegant vintag...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Diamond Onyx 18K White Gold Calatrava Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Measuring approximately 0.75 inches in diameter, these substantial cufflinks weigh 23.6 grams and showcase the understated sophistication characteristic of Patek Philippe's Calatrava...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, 643,002 Dimensions: Approx. slightly over 21mm wide (excluding crown), 38.5mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Silver ...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 3006 White Gold 18k Manual Vintage
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Patek Philippe Model Number: 3006 Movement: Manual Number of Jewels: 18 Warranty: 1 year Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: 18k White Gold Fastening Typ...
18k Gold, White Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE – Ref. 3355/8, Lady’s Vintage Haute Joaillerie Dress Watch, 18K
By Patek Philippe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Case & Bezel Material: 18K yellow gold (0.750), featuring a round 24 mm case profile with high-grade Swiss hallmarks and case back stamps (PATEK-PHILIPPE GENEVE).
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Country of origin: Switzerland Year built: c. 1953 Year sold: c. 1963 Serial no.: 720,482 Model: Ref. 2532, Grande Calatrava...
18k Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Tysons, VA
Brand / Maker: Patek Philippe Model / Reference: 4181/1 Case No.: 2729615 Case: Rounded-Square, approx. 23 × 23 mm Material: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Blue Markers: Applied Baton Indexes...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold 35mm Champagne Dial Vintage Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
For the collector who appreciates mid-century Swiss watchmaking at its most refined, this Calatrava is a rare opportunity to own a genuine Patek Philippe in solid 18k yellow gold at ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Hunter Chronograph 1908
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Hunter Chronograph Pocket Watch C1900. Dial: The excellent white enamel dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve with blac...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Patek Philippe Pearl And Diamond Ladies Pendant Watch In 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Norwood, NJ
An exceptional antique ladies pendant watch by Patek Philippe, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and lavishly adorned with natural seed pearls, white enamel decoration, and rose-cut di...
Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold "Nautilus" Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Zurich, CH
A fine and elegant pair of 18 karat white gold "Nautilus" whale back cufflinks by Swiss renowned brand Patek Philippe. Crafted in 18 karat white gold Model, cufflinks with rounded c...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold 35mm Manual Wind Watch on Leather
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe Geneve Calavatra manual-wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold featuring a 35mm round case with distinctive T-bar lugs and brushed silver dial with subsidiary seco...
18k Gold
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, 651,482 Case condition: Its case presents in excellent condition with only fairly signs of polishing.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ellipse Ref. 4111/1 – 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch, Blue Sun Dial
By Patek Philippe
Located in Antwerp, BE
It is adorned with minimalist white gold baton hour markers and slim hands, maintaining a clean and timeless aesthetic. Signed "Patek Philippe Genève" and "Swiss." Specifications: ...
White Gold, 18k Gold
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 1189 Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
It crisply retains its hallmark on the side. Case markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, Ref. 622203 Dimensions: 13mm wide (excluding crown), 33mm long lug tip-to-...
White Gold
Patek Philippe. A Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Chain 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Matching Gold Chain (13.43grams) C1960. Dial: A beautiful silver opaline dial signed Patek Philippe Genève with batons...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Manual Wind Roman Dial Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
Model: Calatrava Movement Type: Manual Wind Case Size: 33mm Crystal: Anti-glare Sapphire Weight: 40.6 grams Detail: 18k yellow gold case and buckle Case: 33mm Length: 8" Band: Black ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe For Gübelin 4457/1 Double Signed 18K Gold 23mm Manual Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Double signed vintage Patek Philippe for Gübelin ref. 4457/1 manual wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold, featuring a white dial with black Roman numerals, black square minute track, b...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Patek Philippe Reference 5970R showcases a 40mm rose gold case and a white dial set with rose gold baton markers and hours, minutes hand. This is a grand complications model fea...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe & Cie. A Gold Open Face Pocket Watch C1914
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe & Cie Genève. A Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed by Federico Tornotti Torino-Roma C1914. Dial: The super white enamel dial signed Patek Philippe...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Brooch Pin
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe 18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Brooch Pin Metal: 18 karat white gold Weight: 16.74 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.50 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Dimensions: 37.5...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
c. 1970 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound, Ref. 3459 Disco Volante Style
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
A bit of wear around the edge of the back from having being opened for previous servicing. Case markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, Swiss, 18K, .750, 3459, 429,828 Dimensio...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch Movement: Manual winding. Period: Early 20th century Case: 18K Yellow gold polished case, diameter 50 ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Antique Pocket Watch 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Dial 1891 Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
The finely finished manual-wind movement, fully signed Patek Philippe & Co Genève, reflects the brand’s uncompromising standards and craftsmanship at the end of the 19th century.
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Retailed by H. Pleister 312 Regent Street London. C1880s. Dial: The beautiful white e...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Nautilus 18kt Yellow Gold & Sapphire Crystal Cuff Links
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
Patek Philippe Vintage Nautilus Cuff Links Style: Cuff Links Condition: Vintage - As is Condition - Unpolished Ref. number: 9038 8271 Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Size / Measurements:...
Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. — 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tysons, VA
Brand / Maker: Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Case: Round Dimensions: Approx. 23.00 × 20.00 mm Material: 18K Yellow Gold (Case and Integrated Bracelet) Hallmarks: Swiss Hallmarks t...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. — 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tysons, VA
Brand / Maker: Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Case: Round Dimensions: Approx. 23.00 × 20.00 mm Material: 18K Yellow Gold (Case and Integrated Bracelet) Hallmarks: Swiss Hallmar...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus Diamond Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
Here we have a rare pair of cufflinks crafted in 18ct yellow gold and made by Patek Philippe. The cufflinks are set with a black and grey centre that is covered by a sapphire crystal...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gérald Genta 18K Yellow Gold Octagonal Wristwatch with Box, 1990s
By Gérald Genta
Located in Monaco, MC
Powered by a Swiss quartz movement. Founded in 1969, the Gérald Genta maison was the personal expression of the watch designer behind the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philip...
Yellow Gold
Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse Quartz Watch Red Leather Strap
By Gérald Genta
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gerald Genta Mickey Mouse Quartz Watch Red Leather Strap Very rare and exclusive collectors watch ! Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, Minutes Case: Stainless steel and 18kt yel...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
18 Karat Gold Patek, Philippe & Co. Geneve Half Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Carlisle, GB
18K Gold Patek, Philippe & Co. Geneve Half Hunter Keyless Pocket Watch. This 45mm diameter antique hand winding pocket watch is in good working condition and is ticking well. Visi...
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE for TIFFANY & Co. Vintage 18k Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Narberth, PA
The back of the latch is stamped "PATEK PHILIPPE", "GENEVE", "SWISS", and with a "750" purity mark.
Gold, 18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE for Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
The back of the latch is stamped "PATEK PHILIPPE", "GENEVE", "SWISS", and with a "750" purity mark.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Taschenuhr Very nice gold hunting case pocket watch PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie GENÈVE CASE yellow-gold, 18ct, 55mm, 150gramm MOVEMENT manual wind DIAL enemal very nice ...
18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.46 in W 0.87 in
1960s Chopard 18kt White Gold Triple Diamond Row "TWIST" Motif Bracelet Watch
By Chopard
Located in New york, NY
A RARE & ELEGANT HAUTE COUTURE, 1960s ULTRA-THIN 18KT WHITE GOLD L.U.CHOPARD GENEVA, TRIPLE-DIAMOND ROW, RAISED RELIEF “TWIST” MOTIF BRACELET WATCH WITH UNIQUE HIGH FASHION “CRISS-C...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe & Co. 18k Rose Gold Nautilus Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Current retail price $6050 plus. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 18K, 750, maker's mark.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE, Genève, “Ellipse” Ref. 3548/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Movement No. 1146701, case No. 2677321, Ref. 3548/1. Fine and elegant, oval, 18K yellow gold ...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Genéve Gold, 18 Jewels Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Patek Philippe & Co. Genéve 18k Gold case, 18 Jewels Watch. Gold baton-style hour and minute hands for dial and sub-dial, slight curve on the lugs, manual wind movement. Inscribed on...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Patek Philippe Geneve 750, 3671, White Dial Certified Authentic
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe Geneve 750 Reference #:3671. Patek Philippe 3671 Mens Hand Wind Watch White Dial 18k Yellow Gold 26mm . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered b...
Patek Philippe 18k Yellow Gold Calatrava Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold Calatrava cufflinks, featuring a circular design with a fluted bezel style border and a central cut-out and polished Calatrava Cross design. S...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe White Gold Calatrava Wrist Watch 18k
By Patek Philippe
Located in Litchfield, CT
Remark: “What could be more chic than an iconic Patek Philippe watch.” SIZE: 7 1/2 inches long, 32mm face WEIGHT: 76.0 grams STONES: None HALLMARKS: Patek Philippe,...
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Ref. 1596
By Patek Philippe
Located in Firenze, IT
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève. Ref. 1596. Produced 1947 and sold April 2nd 1948. Accompanied by the Extract from Archives. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's.
C. three-...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3923 Mens 18K Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
Cal. 215PS, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold,...
18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus White Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Retail price approx. 6,000 in stores. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, 750, maker's mark, 18K swiss gold assay mark.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k White Gold Cross Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
They feature the company's trademark design, excellent for everyday or evenings. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, maker's mark, Swiss standard marks, Au 750, PPCo.
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k White Gold Cross Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
With original box. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, maker's mark, Swiss standard marks, 750, PPCo.
18k Gold, White Gold
Patek Philippe Gold Calatrava Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tick tock this is one handsome clock! Superbly crafted by Patek Philippe, the elegant quartz wristwatch has a white dial with date, black Roman numerals, and a sparkling 18 karat ye...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Cross Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
With original box. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss, maker's mark, Swiss standard marks, Au 750, PPCo.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Mod Sixties Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s 18k, Patek Philippe, Genève, Switzerland. This 18k yellow gold bracelet, with its mod ovals and subtle texture, has a sixties vibe that is brilliantly chic.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare 1925 Art Deco 18k yellow gold wrist watch. A beautiful example of roaring 1920’s Patek watch making. Keeps excellent time. Excellent Art Deco Patek dial. Original 18k Patek buck...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1953 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Hooded Lug Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
It retains a crisp hallmark Case markings (inside): Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, case number, note the numerous hand-engraved watchmaker's marks showing an extensive hi...
18k Gold
1960 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Ref. 3257 Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
It still retains some of the original factory finishing. Case markings: Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, 18K, .750, Ref. 3257, 2,608,101 Dimensions: 15mm wide (excluding crown), 26mm...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the iconic watchmaking firm of Patek Philippe, this Swiss chronograph pocket watch is a marvel of horological design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Pink Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
These retail for approx. $6,000 in stores. Hallmarks: Patek Philippe, PPCo., Swiss, Geneve, 750, maker's mark, Swiss 18K gold assay mark.
18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava Porcelain & Gold Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York City, NY
Hallmarks: PP&Co., 750, maker's mark, Patek Philippe, Geneve, Swiss.
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Diamond Gold Nautilus Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Nautilus Cufflinks by Patek Philippe.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18K Gold "Les Greques" REF4632 Rectangular Ladies Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
"Case: 34 x 24 mm, rectangular-shaped 18k yellow gold, fluted slides with diamond set "capital", ref. 4633 Dial: silvered with Greek key patterned perimeter, diamond hour indexes at ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Nautilus Cufflinks
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Stamped: Patek Philippe Geneve Swiss, PPCo, 750
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
It shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. Collectors simply love Patek Philippe watches.
The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Catering to the glitterati of Europe, the pair counted among their clients Tolstoy, Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, as well as Countess Koscowicz of Hungary, for whom they created the first Swiss-made wristwatch in 1868. They also had their eye on the American market and in 1851 entered an arrangement with Tiffany & Co. still in effect today.
During the Great Depression, brothers Jean and Charles Stern, who had previously supplied Patek Philippe with watch dials, bought the company, and it continues to be run by the Stern family today.
Under the Sterns, the house has developed some of its most famous models, including the Calatrava, an elegantly minimal dress watch introduced in 1932 and named for the Calatrava Cross (the company’s logo since 1887), and the Nautilus, the brand’s first sports watch, conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta in 1976.
Despite the house’s longevity, it’s rumored that it has manufactured fewer than a million Patek watches, making each one all the more coveted. (The brand's pieces are understandably attractive to counterfeiters — make sure you know how to spot a fake Patek Philippe watch.)
Find authentic Patek Philippe watches, cufflinks, bracelets and more on 1stDibs today.
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.
Launched in 1932, the model has become emblematic of quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
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