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Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Angel Brooch and Pendant
Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Angel Brooch and Pendant

Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Angel Brooch and Pendant

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Versatile brooch can also be worn as a pendant Peter Lindeman, 1973 18 karat yellow and white gold Angel's eyes have round diamonds approximately .005 ct each Five stars each with di...

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Peter Lindeman Wall Street Bull & Bear 18K Gold & Enamel "Turnit" Ring
Retro Peter Lindeman Wall Street Bull & Bear 18K Gold & Enamel "Turnit" Ring

Retro Peter Lindeman Wall Street Bull & Bear 18K Gold & Enamel "Turnit" Ring

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage signet style ring. By Peter Lindeman. In 18 karat yellow gold with red and gold enamel.

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Peter Lindeman 1990's Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Vintage Jack-In-The-Box Brooch
Peter Lindeman 1990's Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Vintage Jack-In-The-Box Brooch

Peter Lindeman 1990's Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Vintage Jack-In-The-Box Brooch

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional jack in the box toy with springing jester figure protruding from box Jester wears ruff collar, mask, gloves, and jester hat glossed with opaque enamel Red, ...

Category

1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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18 Karat Gold Peter Lindeman Jade Rough Cut VS Diamond Bangle Bracelet Cuff
18 Karat Gold Peter Lindeman Jade Rough Cut VS Diamond Bangle Bracelet Cuff

18 Karat Gold Peter Lindeman Jade Rough Cut VS Diamond Bangle Bracelet Cuff

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

STUNNING Peter Lindeman Handmade 14k Gold Jade Rough and Brilliant Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet Absolutely a museum piece!!

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Mid Century Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Mid Century Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet

Mid Century Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Shaker Heights, OH

Width 1 3/8 to 1/2 inches. Peter Lindeman was a very important New York jewelry designer in the 1960s-1970s and beyond.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Floral Brooch
Vintage Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Floral Brooch

Vintage Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Floral Brooch

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Birmingham, AL

Beautiful Vintage Peter Lindeman Floral themed Brooch! This is made in 18k yellow Gold and features 19 round diamonds.

Category

20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Peter Lindeman Gold Mid-Century Cross
Peter Lindeman Gold Mid-Century Cross

Peter Lindeman Gold Mid-Century Cross

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A clearly vintage design with much retro charm, compliments of Peter Lindeman. Made of 18k yellow gold and fitted on the back with a single hook, this piece can be worn as a pendant ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PETER LINDEMAN 1970 New York Modernist Ring In 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
PETER LINDEMAN 1970 New York Modernist Ring In 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds

PETER LINDEMAN 1970 New York Modernist Ring In 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Miami, FL

Cocktail ring designed by Peter Lindeman (1930-2024). This is a gorgeous modernist cocktail ring, created in New York City by the artist and goldsmith Peter Lindeman, back in the 19...

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

PETER LINDEMAN 1970 New York Enameled Brooch In 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
PETER LINDEMAN 1970 New York Enameled Brooch In 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds

PETER LINDEMAN 1970 New York Enameled Brooch In 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Miami, FL

An enameled brooch designed by Peter Lindeman (1930-2024). This is a gorgeous modernist brooch, created in New York City by the artist and goldsmith Peter Lindeman, back in the 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Peter Lindeman 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Gingerbread Earrings
Peter Lindeman 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Gingerbread Earrings

Peter Lindeman 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Gingerbread Earrings

By Peter Lindeman

Located in New York, NY

These whimsical vintage earrings by Peter Lindeman are crafted in 18k yellow gold and designed as charming miniature Gingerbread figurines.

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Brooch Enhancer
Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Brooch Enhancer

Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Brooch Enhancer

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Birmingham, AL

Absolutely Stunning Peter Lindeman 18K Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Brooch & Enhancer!

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Estate Peter Lindeman 18K Gold Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Liberty Bell Pendant Pin
Estate Peter Lindeman 18K Gold Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Liberty Bell Pendant Pin

Estate Peter Lindeman 18K Gold Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Liberty Bell Pendant Pin

By Peter Linderman

Located in Birmingham, AL

This is a beautiful Estate Piece! Designed by Peter Lindeman this piece commemorates the Bicentennial Celebration!

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1970s Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Pied Piper Brooch
1970s Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Pied Piper Brooch

1970s Peter Lindeman 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Pied Piper Brooch

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Birmingham, AL

This whimsical Modernist brooch, made in 18k yellow gold tells the Germanic story of the Pied Piper. The children are chasing the flute player eagerly, each one of them holding a sma...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Peter Lindeman Gold Ruby Diamond Lion Head Brooch
Peter Lindeman Gold Ruby Diamond Lion Head Brooch

Peter Lindeman Gold Ruby Diamond Lion Head Brooch

By Peter Lindeman

Located in New York, NY

Gross weight approximately 32.90 grams. Signed Peter Lindeman, dated 1974 and numbered.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peter Linderman Large Yellow Gold and Gem Set Fox Brooch
Peter Linderman Large Yellow Gold and Gem Set Fox Brooch

Peter Linderman Large Yellow Gold and Gem Set Fox Brooch

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Peter Linderman large and impressive 18K Yellow Gold Fox Brooch, very nicely made with fine details and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1/2 carat and Very ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Peter Lindeman Gold & Diamond Elephant Necklace and Bracelet Set
Peter Lindeman Gold & Diamond Elephant Necklace and Bracelet Set

Peter Lindeman Gold & Diamond Elephant Necklace and Bracelet Set

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Total diamond weight is approximately .25 carats. Signed Peter Lindeman.

Category

Vintage 1970s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Peter Lindeman Gold Platinum Diamond "Love" Brooch
1970s Peter Lindeman Gold Platinum Diamond "Love" Brooch

1970s Peter Lindeman Gold Platinum Diamond "Love" Brooch

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k yellow gold and platinum brooch by Peter Lindeman with approx. 0.16ctw diamonds. Brooch is 38mm x 29mm.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Peter Lindeman Original 14 Karat and Ruby Modern Whale Fashion Ring
Peter Lindeman Original 14 Karat and Ruby Modern Whale Fashion Ring

Peter Lindeman Original 14 Karat and Ruby Modern Whale Fashion Ring

By Peter Lindeman

Located in Mansfield, OH

Peter Lindeman original 14 karat and Ruby Whale motif fashion ring.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

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Peter Lindeman For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact peter lindeman you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Creating a peter lindeman has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Peter Lindeman and Peter Linderman are consistently popular. A peter lindeman of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 11, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a peter lindeman, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Peter Lindeman?

On average, a peter lindeman at 1stDibs sells for $1,795, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $13,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.