Pomellato Opal Capri White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
This stunning Pomellato ring is a masterpiece of contemporary jewelry design, combining luxurious
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
Pomellato 2000's Black Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Capri Pendant Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Philadelphia, PA
assay marks for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Pomellato; from the Capri Collection Circa: 2000s Pendant
Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$559 / item
Object d’Art Brass Pomellato King
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an
Brass
Pomellato Rose Gold Diamond Duna Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an international scale
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Rose Gold Diamond Duna Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an international scale
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Arabesque Collection Ring in 18kt Rose Gold and 3.40 Carat of Diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an international scale, with 56
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tango 18k Rose Gold Hoop Earrings With Brown Diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
infinite combination of stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Capri Rose Quartz 18 Karat Gold Bombe Ring
By Pomellato
Located in London, London
: 750 Brand: Pomellato STONE SPECIFICATIONS Carat Weight: Unknown Shape: Oval
Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri 18k Yellow Gold and Aquamarine Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Birmingham, AL
This rare and unique Pomellato Capri ring features a design of 11 spherical aquamarines and 3 18k
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri 18K Yellow Gold Ceramic and Sapphire Drop Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
outfit, the Pomellato Capri Ceramic and Sapphire Drop Earrings will add pizzazz to your looks. This
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Capri 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Garnet Cabochon Large Heart Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
The Pomellato “Capri” ring is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with a garnet. The ring weighs
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Capri Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Onyx and Red Tourmaline
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pomellato Capri Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with a central faceted Turquoise stone sided
Onyx, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Pomellato Capri Turquoise Rock Crystal Reversible Stations Chain Necklace 16"
By Pomellato
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your jewelry collection with this exquisite Pomellato chain necklace. Crafted from 18k
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Capri 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Onyx Square Cushion Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented by Pomellato within the wonderful “Capri” collection, this gorgeous ring is designed in
Pomellato Capri 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Cabochon Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
attractive effect in these splendid Pomellato earrings. The pair is crafted from 18K yellow gold and each of
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Capri 18 Karat Gold Green Amethyst Cabochon Heart Clip-On Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
heart earrings from Pomellato that will accentuate your look in a most charming manner. The earrings are
Amethyst, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Rose 18 Karat Gold Chain with Lapislazuli and Rock Crystal
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
of jewelry, the Pomellato brand was born in 1967 resulting from the intuition of its founder, Pino
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold
Pomellato Capri Collection Pink Gold with Lapis lazuli and Rock Crystal Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pomellato brand was born in 1967 resulting from the intuition of its founder, Pino Rabolini. Heir to a
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Pink 18 kt Gold Chain with Lapislazuli and Rock Crystal
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
of jewelry, the Pomellato brand was born in 1967 resulting from the intuition of its founder, Pino
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
CHLOE 18k White Gold JET & DIAMOND CAPRI Ring 55
By Pomellato
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Pomellato Capri ring in diamond embellished white gold with a black matte Jet stone
Pomellato Large Capri Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Coral and Peridot
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pomellato Capri Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with a central faceted Coral stone sided by
Amethyst, Turquoise, Rose Gold
POMELLATO 18K rose gold CAPRI CHAIN Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Pomellato Collier Capri necklace is crafted from 18-carat rose gold, weighing
Pomellato 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Turquoise Capri Ring
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
collection "Capri" by Pomellato Ring size: 4.75 (can be sized) Gemstones: Diamond, Turquoise Metals: Gold
Anillo “Capri” de Pomellato, oro 18k, cerámica y amatistas – Joyería italiana
By Pomellato
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Stunning Capri ring in 18k gold from Pomellato, an Italian jewelry brand. His designs are
18k Gold
Pomellato Italian Coral Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Capri Gemstone Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marks for 18 karat gold and Alessandria, Italy Fully signed Pomellato From the contemporary Capri
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato Arabesque Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
infinite combination of stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Arabesque Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
infinite combination of stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Arabesque Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
combination of stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Arabesque Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an international scale, with 56
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Arabesque Hoop Earring in in Matte-Finished 18 Karat Pink Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
combination of stackable rings to the colourful Capri collection, Pomellato jewellery has made a big
18k Gold
Pomellato Sherezade Earrings in 18 Karat White&Yellow Gold, Diamonds and Peridot
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an international scale
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Sherazade Ring in 18k White and Yellow Gold Diamonds and Peridots
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Iceberg Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Diamonds and Morganite
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Iceberg Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Diamonds and Aquamarine
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
collection and its almost infinite combination of stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Capri Collection 18K Gold Coral Tsavorite Garnet Cocktail Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
green tsavorite garnets set in 18K gold. Pomellato “Capri” collection is inspired by the vivid colours
Coral, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Turquoise Diamond Gemstone Ring in 18k White Gold 0.26 CTW
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Pomellato Capri Turquoise Diamond Gemstone Ring in 18k White Gold 0.26 CTW PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
White Gold
Pomellato Capri Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Turquoise
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pomellato Capri Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with a central faceted Turquoise stone sided
Amethyst, Turquoise, Rose Gold
Pomellato Capri 18k Rose Gold Chalcedony Dangling Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
Prettify any outfit with this pair of Pomellato 18K Rose Gold Capri Chalcedony Dangling Earrings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Capri Turquoise Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Pomellato with these captivating earrings. Designed with
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato Capri Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Onyx and Red Tourmaline
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pomellato Capri Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold with a central faceted Onyx stone sided by
Onyx, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
Pomellato Capri 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Stick Brooch
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
complemented brilliantly by precious 18K yellow gold, this fabulous brooch from Pomellato is a spellbinding
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Capri 18 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Cabochon Heart Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
this stunning ring that offers a strikingly fashionable look. The ring is designed by Pomellato and
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Capri 18 Karat Gold Black Diamonds and Onyx Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Synonymous with creativity and character in the international panorama of jewelry, the Pomellato
Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Black Ceramic and 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Synonymous with creativity and character in the international panorama of jewelry, the Pomellato
Diamond
Pomellato Turquoise Ruby Capri Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pomellato turquoise "Capri" ring in 18k pink gold with a partway pavé-set ruby band. Cushion
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Pomellato 18k Rose Gold Capri Chalcedony Dome Cocktail Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Southampton, PA
Pomellato 18K Rose Gold Capri Chalcedony Dome Cocktail Ring features a wide 7mm band with 22mm by 30mm top
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Rose Gold Diamond Duna Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an international scale
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Diamond and Turquoise Capri Ring
Located in Bethesda, MD
measures 17mm square The ring is part of the collection "Capri" by Pomellato ( retailer price is $ 4350
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Pomellato Arabesque Collection Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an international scale, with 56
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pomellato Nudo Pendant Lemmon Quartz with 18 Karat Rose Gold Chain
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
the colourful Capri collection, Pomellato jewellery has made a big impression on an international
Quartz, 18k Gold
Pomellato Catene ring in 18k rose gold and brown diamonds with box
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
collection and its almost infinite combination of stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato
Brown Diamond, Rose Gold
Pomellato nudo green prasolite earrings in 18k white and rose gold and diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Pomellato nudo earrings in 18k rhodium-plated white and rose gold with 2 london blue topazes, and
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Pomellato nudo blue london topaz earrings in 18k white & rose gold and diamonds
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an international scale, with 56
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Pomellato Capri Jet Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of earrings by Pomellato Capri set with diamonds and Jet, 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pomellato "Capri" Collection Chrysoprase Rose Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Milan, IT
Pomellato "Capri" Collection Ring Rose Gold 18 KT with Green Chrysoprase stone. Size EU 55 IT 14
Pomellato Capri Diamond Onyx Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold Capri ring by Pomellato, with faceted onyx and approx. 0.28ctw in diamonds. Ring size
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Pomellato Capri Gold Chalcedony Drop Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k gold drop earrings crafted by Pomellato for the Capri collection. Featuring
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Gold Onyx Quartz Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
New Pomellato necklace crafted for the Capri collection. Featuring Onyx and Quartz. Necklace
Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pomellato 18k white gold ring crafted for the Capri collection. Features turquoise(13mm x 12.7mm
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Ruby Turquoise Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k rose gold Capri ring, designed by Pomellato, set with turquoise and rubies. Ring size - 3 3/4
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Coral Tsavorite Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
) MARKED:POMELLATO,351HI,750 WEIGHT:5.6 g
Pomellato Capri Crystal Turquoise Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
22mm. The weight of the piece is 8.4 grams. Marked: Pomellato, 750, Italian mark.
Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Onyx Pink Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pomellato 18k rose gold ring from Capri collection with faceted onyx and pink tourmaline cabochon
Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Pomellato Capri Chrysoprase Gold Long Drop Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of new 18k rose gold long drop earrings, crafted by Pomellato for Capri collection, set with
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
A Pair of Bulgari Earrings with Turquoise, Diamond and Amethyst
By Bulgari
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18k gold earrings with cabochon-cut turquoise stones on the ear, attached to a horizontal round circle with calibre-cut pavé set green tourmaline, below is a round turquois...
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Flower Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Following World War II, the jewelry of the 1950s and 1960s was markedly more feminine, precious and elegant. In a sharp break from the stark clothing styles of the 1940s, Mid-Century...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Tubolare Diamond Band RIng Multi Row sz 7.5 29.7g 2.5ct 18k Two Tone
By Pomellato
Located in Northbrook, IL
This exquisite band ring is a creation by Pomellato and is called Tubolare. Crafted from 18k white and yellow gold, it features a luxurious design with a central band of polished gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Tiffany & Co. 1.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Garland Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning Tiffany & Co. circa 1999 diamond garland platinum bracelet in a current size of 7.5”. This rare timeless bracelet is considered the large version as it is wider than the...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
The Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern artistry. This luxurious timepiece sparkles with an array o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Garnet Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic Pomellato cocktail ring showcasing a round step cut garnet in 18k yellow gold. The ring measures a size 6 3/4 and can be resized if needed.
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Cartier London Knot Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 2.12ctw in Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Cartier in London. Very rare ring, created in England at the London branch of the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the late 20th century. This cocktail ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Brushed Gold Wide Band 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
Pomellato 15mm wide band ring set in 18K yellow gold. Curved, bold, and simplistically elegant. The quintessential style of this legendary Milano-based brand. Pre-owned in good condi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Yellow Gold 5 Row Wave Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2023 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold 5 Row Wave Ring, Band Ring, measuring 1/2 inch wide and tapering to 3/8 inch, weighing 4.7 grams and is a finger size 5 ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring in 14K Yellow
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pomellato Bracelet in 18K Rondelle Tricolor
By Pomellato
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the sophisticated beauty of the Italian jewelry house, Pomellato, with this stunning tricolor rondelle bracelet. Each delicate link is expertly crafted from 18K yellow, ro...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified 10 Carat No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
$2,059 / set
W 1.11 in Dm 2.56 in
Hermès Greyhound Dogs Levriers Set of 2 Matching Enamel Bracelet Size 65
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Set of 2 Hermès Bracelets Print: Lévriers (Greyhound dogs) Set includes 2 Bracelets: 1 large and 1 narrow Made in Austria Vintage bracelets, from th...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Sold|$5,998 / set
W 0.67 in L 2.28 in
FARAONE MENELLA Onyx Dangle Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Faraone Mennella
Located in Miami, FL
Dangle drop earrings designed by Faraone Mennella. Gorgeous classic dangle-drop earrings, created in Italy at the jewelry atelier of Faraone Mennella. This beautiful earrings has be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
When Pino Rabolini (1936–2018) founded Pomellato in 1967, he was continuing the heritage of goldsmithing in his Milanese family but wanted to take a different approach to fine jewelry. While so many European jewelers, including Cartier, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels, were designing status pieces, Rabolini turned toward women interested in everyday style. In fact, the first few pieces he designed were an homage to the women — actresses, singers and artists — at Bar Jamaica, a popular Milanese bar frequented by the city’s creative set. He wanted to craft pieces for the women of Italy (and eventually the world) who deserved to wear fine jewelry that reflected their dynamic identities, even if they were merely headed to their unassuming local bar or cafe.
Rabolini helped revolutionize the world of fine jewelry by offering women an opportunity to wear colorful gems in their daily lives. Among the brand’s innovations were its advertising campaigns, which included work by leading black-and-white photographers like Gian Paolo Barbieri in the 1970s, Helmut Newton in the 1980s and Alistair Taylor Young, Lord Snowdon and Javier Vallhonrat in the 1990s. In the 2000s, Michel Comte led the brand's shift into color photography for its campaigns.
Pomellato released numerous collections since its inception, and in 1995 added the Dodo brand aimed at a younger audience with more playful shapes and affordable designs. But it was the 2001 Nudo collection that put the brand on the international map, giving the Nudo ring design instant cult status. Nudo, which is Italian for “nude,” seemed the most appropriate name for the ring collection given its simple, prong-free setting. The Nudo ring’s solitaire stone, which has a double-face cut, is completely exposed on all sides save for the bottom. And the band, usually rose gold, is often devoid of any stones or designs. The collection became so popular that, in 2019, Pomellato expanded upon it, adding a sautoir, which can be worn three different ways: as a classic sautoir, a lariat necklace or a double-wrap chain. It also updated the original Nudo ring to include rose-gold bands set with three rows of colored pavé diamonds.
In 2013, Pomellato was acquired by the Kering Group. The Nudo collection remains the most popular collection to date as Pomellato’s team of goldsmiths continues to produce striking jewelry from its Milan headquarters.
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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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