$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
$5,771
W 1.26 in D 0.42 in L 1.15 in
2 Birds on a Branch in 18kt Gold , 13.89ct, Semi Precious Stones, Diamonds Brooc
Located in Antwerp, BE
2 Birds on a Branch in 18kt Gold With 13.89ct. Semi Precious Stones, Diamonds, Pink Sapphire Brooch
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Two Sided Guava & Moonstone 28.78ct. Earring in 18KRG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
complemented with guava quartz, white moonstone, amethyst, pink opal, and white diamond. Guava Quartz
Amethyst, White Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Ros...
Sunita Nahata Turquoise 6.77ct. Earrings in 18KYG with Mix Gemstones & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
beauty to any occasion. Turquoise Drop Earrings in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline
White Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cluster Three Drop Flower Earrings 0.99 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Enamel and Semi Precious Stones
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
. The center of the ring is set with semi precious baguette stones of amethyst, pink tourmaline and
Amethyst, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sunita Nahata Opal 4.80ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Gemstone and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: 0.06 carat, 2.00mm size, round shape. Amethyst: 0.13 carat, 2.00mm size, round shape. Pink Tourmaline
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Opal, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Ye...
Carlo Barberis For Cellini Jewelers 18KT WG Semi-Precious 14.79Ct. Necklace
By Carlo Barberis
Located in New York, NY
sections,each set with 4 marquise cut and 1 round center stone. The semi -precious stones are amethyst
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Astrale Cerchi Yellow Gold Multi Gem-Set AE36G
By Bulgari
Located in Mayfair, London, London
tourmaline, amethyst, blue topaz, pink tourmaline, citrine, and peridot. Fitted with scratch-resistant
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Y...
Sunita Nahata Opal 1.79ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Mix Gemstones and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
ensemble. Opal Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline, and White Diamond. Opal
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
$2,086
W 0.16 in L 0.42 in
Three-Stone Round Cut 1.10 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud 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...
$3,615
W 0.17 in L 0.46 in
Diamond Round Cut 1.30 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
$3,615
W 0.17 in L 0.46 in
Diamond Round Cut 1.30 Carat Three-Stone 18 Karat White Gold Drop Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
. Available in a variety of gemstones such as Emerald, Ruby, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...
Sunita Nahata Turquoise 3.35ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Gemstones & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
occasion. Turquoise Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline and White Diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold,...
Sunita Nahata Opal 4.40ct. Drop Earrings in 18KYG with Mix Gemstones & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
enhancing any ensemble. Opal Drop Earrings in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline, and White
Amethyst, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Sunita Nahata Citrine 7.24ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Gemstone and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yellow Gold with Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, amethyst and White Diamond. Citrine: 7.24 carat, 12X12mm
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yello...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Tourmaline and Enamel Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer Ring is all hand-made in yellow Gold 18 Karat. The stunning piece features a solitaire Cabochon Natural Tourmaline with a total weight of 2.00 Carat and natu...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Aquamarine, ...
Sunita Nahata Citrine 8.39ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Gemstones and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Yellow Gold with Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, amethyst and White Diamond. Citrine: 8.39 carat, 12X12mm
Amethyst, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yello...
$1,900 / item
Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Located in Stamford, CT
pin is enameled in light pink and set with an amethyst is approx. 1.5 cts. It is 14 Kt and priced at
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
$3,685
W 0.16 in L 0.42 in
Diamond 1.10 Carat Three Stone Round Cut 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Hasbani Diamonds
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...
Sunita Nahata Blue Topaz 9.25ct. Pendant in 18KWG with Gemstone & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gemstones cuts and color combinations. Swiss Blue Topaz Pendant in 18Karat White Gold with Tanzanite, Pink
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Diamond, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Rose Quartz 9.27ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Gemstones & Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
shape. Rose Quartz Pendant in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and White Diamond
White Diamond, Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
codebyEdge Customizable 18kYellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Letter L Morse code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphi...
Sunita Nahata Opal 2.43ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Mix Gemstones & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
any ensemble. Opal Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline, and White
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Sunita Nahata Turquoise 3.41ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Mix Gemstone & Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
beauty to any occasion. Turquoise Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold,...
Sunita Nahata 360° Double Sided Guava Quartz and Grey Moonstone Earring in 18KRG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rose Gold with Diamonds, Pearls, Amethyst and Pink Tourmalines. Guava Quartz and Grey Moonstone: 26.82
Amethyst, White Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...
Cartier Diamond and Multi-Gem Caresse d'Orchidées Ring
By Cartier
Located in Napoli, NA
approximately 1.20 ct in total of sparkling diamonds and reverse-set amethysts, pink tourmalines and tsavorites
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Garnet 13.32ct. Pendant in 18KRG with Gemstones & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gemstones cuts and color combinations. Red Garnet, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline Pendant in 18
Diamond, Garnet, Amethyst, Tanzanite, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Garnet 13.32ct. Ring in 18KRG with Gemstones & White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gemstones cuts and color combinations. Red Garnet, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in 18
Amethyst, White Diamond, Garnet, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
$480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Custom Engagement Ring Made-to-Order Starting at 6k, Virtual CAD Design Deposit
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Bespoke Custom Engagement Ring – Made to Order A custom engagement ring is not simply made, it is thoughtfully brought to life, capturing emotion, intention, and a love story unlike...
Rhodolite, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Spinel, Tanza...
Sunita Nahata Blue Topaz 7.24ct. Fancy Ring in 18KWG with Gemstone & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ring in 18Karat White Gold with Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, amethyst and White Diamond. Swiss Blue
Amethyst, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k G...
Jumbo Multi-Color Topaz & Rainbow Sapphire Necklace 14K White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Great Neck, NY
circle of natural multi-color topaz gemstones in bold hues of blue, green, yellow, pink, purple, and
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Quar...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal ring is all custom made by hand and features a stunning cabochon cut Natural beautiful color Opal total weight o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citr...
Rainbow Sapphire and White Pearl Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
The classic pearl with a modern colorfull twist! Colored gemstones that follow the pattern of the rainbow, hand knotted and finished with an 14k solid gold clasp. Sparkle with pure r...
Pearl, Sapphire, Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, C...
Sunita Nahata Rose Quartz 19.54ct. Earrings in 18KYG with Gemstone & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18Karat Yellow Gold with Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst and White Diamond. Rose Quartz: 19.54 carat, 14.00mm
White Diamond, Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Go...
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
4.50ct Colored Gemstone Confetti Ring 14kt White Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
hallmarked 585 or 14 Karat. The gemstones are citrine, amethyst, pink quartz, and peridot, and they are
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
L 7 in
18KT Yellow Gold 20.77CT. Semi Precious & 0.39CT. Diamond Line Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
topaz, iolite, amethyst, pink and green tourmaline, and peridot Each section is joined with a diamond
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue To...
Sunshine Earrings Art Deco Style 18K Gold 0.44 Karat Diamonds Rubellite Citrine
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection 18 Karat Gold 0.44 Karat White Diamonds Amethyst Citrine
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Rubelite, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
Sunita Nahata London Blue Topaz 9.00ct. Ring in 18KWG with Gemstone & Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst, Tanzanite, and Diamond. London Blue Topaz: 9.00 carat, 16X7mm size
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gol...
$5,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.2 in
Platinum & Round Brilliant Diamond Infinity Eternity Ring, Custom Made-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt in yellow, white, and pink). We offer a range of designs such as hand engraving, filigree, vintage
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...
26.50 Ct Natural Emeralds Aquamarines Red Tourmaline Bracelet 14 Karat Gemline
Located in New York, NY
, Pink-Red Tourmaline, Amethyst & Garnets. Average: 6 x 8mm 2.50ct natural Round Diamonds H-color Vs-2
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Wh...
$14,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
14kt White Gold Mother's Heart Diamond Pendant Zodiac Birthstone Custom-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
-shaped diamonds, and a variety of gold options (platinum, 18kt, and 14kt in yellow, white, and pink). We
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Multi Gem Burst Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Ovals Blue Topaz 2 Carats Natural Multi Color Gems and Pearls Blue Topaz, Peridot, Tourmaline, Amethyst
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Si...
$6,900 / item
W 0.2 in L 14.02 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolour Rainbow Natural Gemstone Tennis Line Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
features lustrous natural gemstones like amethyst, citrine, pink tourmaline, green tourmaline, garnet
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Rhod...
$2,079
W 0.48 in L 0.79 in
Ruby 1.29 Ct Cluster Pendant 18 Kt White Gold Round Brilliant 0.60 Carat Diamond
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Emerald, Ruby, a variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue, and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...
$5,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
18kt Platinum Gold Leather Bracelet Personalized Charms: Custom Made-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
yellow, white, and pink). Our design offerings range from hand engraving, filigree, vintage, contemporary
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...
$1,529
W 0.36 in L 0.44 in
Diamond Ruby 1.50 Cluster Earrings Round Oval Studs Modern 18 Karat White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
, variety of colored Sapphires (Orange, Green, Pink, Blue and Yellow), Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Spinel, Green
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Dia...
codebyEdge Customizable 18kYellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Letter O Morse code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or r...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
Yianni Creations Pearl and Diamond Fine Silver and Black Rhodium Wide Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Hephestos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Ring from Fine Silver. The gorgeous ring features a 7-7.5 mm Freshwater Pearl and 0.03 Carat Brilliant cut Diamond contras...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, C...
18 Karat Gold, 35.67 Carat Semi Precious and Diamond Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Pink and Green Tourmaline,Iolite and Lemon Quartz. The bracelet
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Multi-gemston...
$3,980 / item
W 0.22 in L 6.5 in
14K Yellow Gold 4 MM Square Cut Rainbow Gemstones Tennis Line Pride Bracelet
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
. Lustrous natural gemstones like Aquamarines, Blue Topaz, Amethysts, Citrine, Pink tourmaline, Rhodolite
Multi-gemstone, Other, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, B...
$16,075
W 1.5 in L 7 in
110.91 Carat Multi-Gemstone & Diamond Wide Filigree Cuff Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
gemstones—topaz, peridot, citrine, amethyst, pink topaz, and garnet—burst forth in a colorful display. These
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Multi-ge...
$2,500
W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 7 in L 22 in
Antique ArtNouveau Tourmaline Gems & LampworkGlass WhiteGold Filigree Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
largest of which are carved "Rose of France" and purple amethysts plus faceted-pink and beveled-aqua
Amethyst, Tourmaline, White Gold, Enamel, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
$1,945
H 1.5 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in L 1.5 in
Yianni Creations 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Pearl and Diamond Pendant
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
This is Yianni Creations handmade artisan slide crafted in Greece from 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This gorgeous square-shaped dangle pendant features a 7.0 MM freshwater pearl and a 0.05 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Agate, A...
Mixed Cut Multi Gemstone 30" Long Station Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bicolor tourmaline, 2 green tourmaline, 2 pink tourmaline, 4 amethyst, 5 citrine, 3 blue topaz, 3
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, G...
codebyEdge Customizable 18kYellow Gold Diamond Stacking Ring Letter T Morse code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
The Amanti Ring by codebyEdge, is a luxurious personalized stacking ring designed for meaningful storytelling. Expertly crafted to order in platinum or recycled 18k yellow gold or ro...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, E...
codebyEdge Customizable Diamond Platinum Stacking Ring - Letter L in Morse Code
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Each ring is made to order to your ring size, your metal selection - platinum, or recycled 18 karat yellow or rose gold. Please contact us for any specific customisation you would l...
Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond,...
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.