Diamond Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald...
$10,254Sale Price|40% Off
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.25 Carat Princess Diamond 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Hasbani Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Rainbow Multi-Color Gemstone Baguette 18K Gold Band Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
: Stones: Peridot, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline (Pink/Red), Amethyst, Blue Topaz Cut: Fancy Baguette
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18...
Sapphire Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, and Yellow), Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald...
Ruby Bespoke Sterling Silver Rectangular Engraved Modern Classic Cufflinks
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
(Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great for
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald...
Tanzanite 1.26CT Pear Shape Diamond 0.35CT Halo Pave Set 18KT Gold Chain Pendant
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great
Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Citr...
Diamrusa 18k White Gold Chain Bracelet with Sapphires & Gems
Located in BILBAO, ES
, blue and yellow Sapphires with stones set with Amethysts, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine and Pink
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
$6,500
W 1.25 in L 1.25 in
18 Karat Gold Earrings with Mabe Pearls and Multicolored Semi Precious Stones
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold and set with mabe pearls and oval cabochon semi precious stones of citrine, amethyst, pink
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Rainbow Multi-gem Bracelet 18K White Gold Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
17 Metal 18k White Gold Stones Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, Purple Spinel , Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Eternity Band Rainbow Sapphire Emerald Tzavorite Semiprecious 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
amethyst, then there are: blue sapphire, aquamarine, tsavorite, yellow and orange sapphire, pink tourmaline
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18...
Colorful Multi Gemstone Line Drop 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
stunning purple amethyst, lovely pink topaz, citrine, and cool green peridot in 24 mm. drop earrings. 14K
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Russian Multi Gemstone 15 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
composed by the following gemstones: aquamarine, spinel, sapphire, yellow sapphire, rubelite, pink sapphire
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Pe...
$1,460
W 0.15 in L 0.38 in
0.75 Carat Three-Stone Diamond Round Cut 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great for a birthstones gift
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$1,460
W 0.15 in L 0.38 in
Diamond Round Cut 0.75 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green Tourmaline. Great
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.10 Carat 18 Karat Engagement Round Diamond Trilogy 4 Prongs Three-Stones Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$11,450
W 0.45 in L 7.25 in
Rainbow Bracelet in 18kt yellow Gold with 36.90 Cts in Multicolor Gemstones
Located in Aventura, FL
, citrines, orange topaz, garnets, pink tourmalines, amethyst, and blue topaz totaling 36.9 carats, creating
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement RIng
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.83 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones gift idea
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.95 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Love Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones gift idea
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.20 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat Rose Gold 4 Prong Engagement Love Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.68 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.45 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
2.18 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
AENEA 18k Yellow Gold Rainbow Multi-Color Emeralds Ruby Sapphire Bangle
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
0.97ct., Lavender-Sapphire 0.51ct., Pink-Sapphire 1.16ct., Amethysts 0.55ct., Blue Topaz 0.47ct
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Morganite, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphir...
Victorian French Etruscan Revival Black Onyx Gem Set 18 KT earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
sections, Highlighted by tiny baby Pearls and Amethysts for a special Pink Purplish glow and sparkle among
Amethyst, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
2 Carat GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Ring 18KT Gold Bespoke British
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This exceptional bespoke double diamond ring has been expertly designed to be worn either together as a striking paired set or separately for refined versatility. Handcrafted and des...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$9,618Sale Price|20% Off
Agate Yellow 18K Gold for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
, Amethysts 11- 1.50ct, Pink Opal 48ct. Option 3 White ring Weight 13grams, Pink Tourmaline 11- 1.85ct
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Engagement 0.68 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.70 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Platinum 0.40 Carat Round Diamond Twisted Love 4 Prong Bespoke Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Twisted Love 4 Prong Platinum Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Platinum Engagement 0.82 Carat Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Twist 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.94 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Bespoke Fancy Vine 4 Prong Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
1.20 Carat Platinum Engagement Round Diamond Solitaire Twist Bespoke 4 Claw Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.50 Carat Round Diamond Twisted 18 Karat White Gold 4 Prong Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
0.68 Carat Round Side Band Diamond Solitaire 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Diamond Bespoke 18 Kt White Gold Rectangular Engraved Modern Hasbani Cufflinks
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald...
$5,900
H 1 in L 0.75 in
Large Gum Drop Earrings with Blue Topaz, Turquoise and Diamonds Clip or Pierced
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Large GUM DROP™ Earrings with Blue Topaz and Turquoise and diamonds. Clip or Pierced The Blue Topaz is approximately 5 cts each and the Turquoise is approximatel...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Turquoise, White Dia...
Christian Dior Diamond Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic set of Christian Dior diamond earrings showcasing Pink Sapphires, Amethyst, and Tourmaline
Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,235Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated mix of natural gemstones such as Aquamarine, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Pink Quartz, Blue
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, To...
Sunita Nahata Rhodolite 9.94ct. Earrings in 18KRG with Gemstone & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This timeless, elegant rhodolite earrings in the shape of a princess, set with amethyst and pink
White Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multi Natural Semi Precious Colored Rainbow Gem Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
impact in these multi gemstone ring. A pale blue topaz, stunning purple amethyst, lovely pink topaz
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Garnet 34.75ct. Drop Earring in 18KYG with Multi Stone.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
it to any occasion or celebration. Its captivating garnet, amethyst, pink tourmaline and brilliant
Diamond, Garnet, Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,799Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.3 in
GIA Emerald Natural Diamond 1.60ct F/VS1 Loose GIA XX $2000 Credit, Inscription
By GIA
Located in San Diego, CA
variety of gold options (platinum, 18kt, and 14kt in yellow, white, and pink). We offer a range of designs
Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond...
Vintage Sterling Gemstone Cabochon Bracelet 7.75 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
, peridot, amethysts and pink tourmalines. Measurements: 3/8 of an inch wide, 7 3/4 wearable inches
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
18k Diamond & Multi-Colored Stone Earrings by Marina B.
By Marina B
Located in San Francisco, CA
earrings are no exception. Featuring 12.07 carats of pink tourmaline, 9.91 carats of amethyst, and 0.43
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,740
W 0.5 in L 31.5 in
Marco Bicego Contemporary Multi-Gem 18K Gold Paradise Multi-Strand Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Philadelphia, PA
multi-gem beads Gemstones are pink tourmaline, amethyst, aquamarine, citrine, green tourmaline, blue
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Rainbow 18kt yellow Gold Necklace with 41.4 Cts in Multi Gemstones
Located in Aventura, FL
, garnets, pink tourmalines, amethyst, and blue topaz totaling 41.40 carats, creating a vibrant rainbow of
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, G...
0.75 Carat Pave Set Cluster Round White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of coloured Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, P...
$10,745
H 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Dangle Aquamarine and Diamond Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer dangle Earrings are in 18 Karat white gold with two gorgeous natural Pear Shape Aquamarines and pure white VVS2 color F brilliant cut Diamonds. These beautiful da...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Diamond, Pin...
1.89 Carat Round Diamond Three-Stone Classic Drop 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Ruby Diamond Cluster 0.80 Carat Claw Set 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Cut Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Ye...
$1,477Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color Gem Bracelet Set In 18K & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Peridot, Amethyst, Pink Quartz, Blue Topaz and Citrine 44 Carats We pay all ShIpping And Duties… The
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Platinum Diamond Bespoke Rectangular Initials Engraved Modern Hasbani Cufflinks
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, Pink, Blue, and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, and Green Tourmaline. Great for birthstones
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald...
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.
There are few gemstones in the world that are both affordable and worthy of a duchess’s attention. But then not many stones are as beautiful as amethyst. Indeed, vintage and antique amethyst jewelry has innumerable fans, and February’s birthstone has many unique attributes. For the romantics, there are several tales in Greek mythology that tell the story of Bacchus and Amethyste, a maiden that he pursues yet is rescued by Diane by turning her into a white stone. Bacchus, mourning his love, pours a glass of wine over the sculpture, dyeing her purple.
Amethyst has adorned many royal jewels. One of the most enviable jewelry collections of all time belonged to Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor. In 1947, the Duke gifted her with a Cartier amethyst and turquoise bib necklace. This special order piece was made with twisted 18-carat and 20-carat gold, platinum, brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds, one heart-shaped faceted amethyst, 27 emerald-cut amethysts, one oval faceted amethyst, and turquoise cabochons. The Duchess was not the only Royal with a penchant for the purple gemstone. The tiara now owned by Queen Silvia of Sweden is set with amethysts that once belonged to the French Empress Josephine. A stunning 56-carat cushion-cut, square-shaped amethyst set in an 18-karat yellow gold necklace designed by Tiffany & Co. is now in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
The Smithsonian also has in its possession an even more rare example of fine amethyst: the 96-carat Morris Amethyst Brooch. The brooch features a deep, rich purple heart-shaped amethyst. The museum states that the piece was likely made during the Edwardian period (1901–15) “when platinum and diamonds were often used, and amethyst, a favorite stone of King Edward VII’s wife, Alexandra, was often included in jewelry of the era.”
Another amethyst necklace, with an even richer story, can be found in the Natural History Museum of London. Known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire (even though the stone is an amethyst), this stone was stolen from the Temple of Indra during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Anyone in possession of this stone is bound to have terrible luck, including its owner Edward Heron-Allen, who gifted the gemstone to the museum thinking that this would save him but ended up transferring the bad luck to the museum curators overseeing the stone.
Find a wide range of vintage and antique amethyst necklaces, bracelets and other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.