Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Flag Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Flag Pin. This incredible Victorian diamond and ruby pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Snowflake 18K Rose Gold This exquisite Vintag Cluster Diamond Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage High Quality made Diamond Snowfleks Brooch pin is made of solid 18K Rose gold. This stunning 1960's pin is set with round-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Handmade Retro 14k Rose & Green Gold Garnet Citrine Moonstone Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overall Width: 36.68mm (1.44") (approx.) Backing: Pin w/ swivel closure Condition: Some light wear overall, original finish & patina preserved.
Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K solid gold stick pin - Three rose cut diamond brooch - Antique Victorian
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this romantic Victorian diamond set pin. This lovely antique 18k yellow gold pin is super cute and elegant thanks to its three lovely rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Rose Diamond Stick Pin Arthur Mitchell Dance Theater Harlem
Located in New York, NY
The gem portion of the stick pin is 15mm by 9mm. The stick pin is 1 7/8 inches (48mm) long.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch. This gorgeous Victorian rose cut diamond bar pin brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Tsavorite and Rose Quartz Lizard Brooch Pin in 18K Rose and White Gold
Located in BILBAO, ES
Whimsical and artistic brooch pin crafted in 18K rose and white gold, featuring an imaginative nature-inspired composition centered around a vivid green lizard pavé-set with tsavorit...
Diamond, Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
This gorgeous pin features domed rose cut diamonds set throughout the pin in a gorgeous floral design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
10k rose gold 3 diamond filigree art deco Lingerie bar brooch or pin
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1940s Materials: Stone Gemstone: Diamond Style: Art deco Length: 52 Millimeters; Width: 4 Millimeters A neat filigree bar brooch. Possibly made 30s to 40s. Beautif...
Rose Gold
Sea Lion Fish Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.20x5.00x1.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "22 White Diamonds 0.11 CT 105 Fancy Diamonds 3.28 CT 326 Green Garnet 12.01 CT 2 Ruby 0.26 CT 18KR 34.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolor Gemstone & White Black Diamond Pave Duck Goose Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.60x3.50x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 73 Brown Diamonds 1.02 CT 62 Black Diamonds 0.85 CT 20 Fancy Diamonds 0.18 CT 118 Multi-Color Sapphire 1.87 CT 18KR 13.72 GM 18K G...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch. This gorgeous Victorian rose cut diamond and pearl flower pin brooch is crafted in 14k yello...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Retro 10k Rose & Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Floral Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carved Shell - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Deep Orange w/ White Carving Color - 40.11 x 29.6mm (approx.) Material: 10k Rose & Yellow Gold Total Weight...
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave Pearl 18K Rose & White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "2 Brown Diamonds 0.07 CT 42 White Diamonds 0.29 CT 283 Fancy Diamonds 3.23 CT 1 White Shell 12.35 CT 18KR 26.12 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
This beautiful pin features rose cut diamonds set throughout the entire pin with a pearl in the center.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Cat Kitten Ruby & Diamond Pave White Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.70x2.70x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "5 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 108 Fancy Diamonds 1.88 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.08 CT 3 Ruby 2.90 CT 10 White Shell 4.95 CT 18KR 11...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1950's Cartier 14K Yellow & Rose Gold Vintage Lover's Knot Retro Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Vintage Cartier Retro Lover's Knot Brooch. This elegant and highly collectible brooch showcases Cartier's iconic Lover's Knot motif, symbolizing enduring lov...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
The frame holding the corals has both a pin backing and a hinged bail and can be worn as either a bar pin or a pendant.
Coral, Yellow Gold
Sea Fish Diamond Pave Black Pearl & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x1.30x0.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 122 Fancy Diamonds 1.03 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.45 CT (10MM) 1 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 10.29 GM (WOTT)" 1...
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Multicolor Sapphire & Gemstone Diamond Pave Dove Bird 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x2.90x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 63 Blue Sapphire 1.56 CT 90 Fancy Diamonds 1.44 CT 77 Green Garnet 1.18 CT 35 Pink Sapphire 0.78 CT 1 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 13.53 GM 18...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k 585 Yellow and Rose Gold Vinatge Brooch / Pin
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Brooch / Pin Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 585 Total Item Weight: 9.69 Grams Feature: Vintage Internal ID: PI15924 This item may have signs of wear & t...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Green Rose Gold Citrine Large Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overall Thickness: 9.3mm (not including the pin) (approx.) Backing: Pin Back w/ Swivel Closure Stamp: Tiffany & Co Condition: Vintage retro.
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Pink Sapphire Green Garnet & Diamond Flower 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x2.40x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 41 Green Garnet 0.35 CT 138 Pink Sapphire 1.29 CT 31 Ruby 1.60 CT 18KR 9.34 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gol...
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.80x5.20x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "52 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 326 Fancy Diamonds 3.00 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 32.32 GM (WOIT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.40x2.00x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 8.55 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy Je...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
French 19th Century Tiger Eye Fine Pearl Rose Gold Clover Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pin in 18 Karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark.
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Tourmaline Ruby Pink Sapphire & Multi Gem Floral Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x9.10x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "31 White Diamonds 0.30 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.48 CT 56 Green Garnet 1.16 CT 1 Tourmaline 7.48 CT 535 RU/PS 9.97 CT 18KR 2...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic 1890s-1900s Antique Victorian English Rose Cut Diamonds Crescent Moon Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Pin Bar This slim smile of a moon--a waxing crescent--is aglitter with ...
Diamond, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave & Pink Sapphire Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 9.40x7.50x2.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "58 White Diamonds 0.76 CT 318 Fancy Diamonds 5.84 CT 72 Pink Sapphire 35.76 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 71.18 GM (WBTT)" 18K...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Rose Gold & Platinum 3.84ct Diamond and Ruby Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 3.84 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 16.7 Grams Overall Width: 43.2mm (1.7") (east to west - w/ the pin running horizontally) Ove...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Pink Sapphire Pave & Antelope Deer 18K Rose Gold Statement Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A captivating brooch featuring pink sapphires and diamonds. This exquisite piece is crafted in 18k rose gold, forming the elegant shape of a stylized animal. Adorning the brooch ar...
White Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW 0.18 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Two Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Pin - 14K gold. The piece features 23 rose cut diamonds: TW 0.18ct, RW-W, VS-SI.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin #23323
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin- This striking butterfly pin is crafted in rich 14K yellow and rose gold, showcasing beautiful dimensional w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Horse Jockey Enamel Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Horse Jockey Enamel Pin. This gorgeous antique Victorian jockey pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 13K Rose Gold Mother of Pearl & Green Garnet Spider Bar Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite brooch featuring a captivating spider design. Crafted in rose gold, this piece showcases a lifelike spider motif with intricate detailing. The body of the spider is ador...
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Pin. This beautiful pin has 5 deep bright blue sapphires surrounded by rose cuts in a beautiful tw...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890 Victorian 10k Rose Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Heart Pin Watch Holder
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Victorian pin pendant in 10k rose gold featuring a stunning selection of seed pearls completed by a gorgeous diamond accent.
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Large Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Oxblood Coral Rose Flower Detailed Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Item Details -- Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.74 Grams -- Stone(s): (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Carved Rose Flower Shape - Oxblood Red Color ** See Certifica...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Bundle Still Life Roses Brooch Pin 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Floral Bundle Brooch Pin .15ct natural diamond. Rounds, Full cut Brilliant. G-color VS-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold intricate detail of flowers 17.5 grams. Overall: 2.3 X 1.5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Turquoise & Rose Quartz Studded Penguins Pin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage penguin brooch is a stunning piece crafted from stamped 14k yellow gold, weighing an impressive 8.94 grams. The intricate design features a delightful pair of ...
Amethyst, Quartz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15K Yellow Gold & Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Cluster Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, silver and yellow gold stick pin, one round pearl, and ten rose cut diamonds, set in silver, in 15 karat yellow gold and 9 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA 178 Carat Natural Rose Quartz Artisan Sexy Flamingo Brooch Pin 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 178.79ct Rose Quartz Flamingo Brooch Pin Report #2171124326 (attached) 39.44 x 29.79 x 23.57mm Clean Clarity & Semi Transparent / Classic "Smoked-Up Pink" Round / F...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Peacock Bird Multi-Colour Sapphire Fancy Diamond Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 10.30x5.00x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "45 White Diamonds 0.34 CT 772 Fancy Diamonds 4.42 CT 7 PE 8.20 CT (5.3-6MM) 217 Multi-Color Sapphire 9.76 CT 18KR 37.47...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rose Cut Garnet Floral Pin Brooch Pendant w/ 30" Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clasp: Spring Ring Clasp Pendant Width: 26.4mm (1") Pendant Height (w/ Bail): 37.5mm (1.4") Pendant Thickness: 9.5mm (without the pin) Backing: Pin w/ Push Closure & Swivel Bail Cond...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Frog Pink Ruby Diamond Pave & Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x2.00x2.65cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.06 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.37 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.95 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Frog Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.08 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.40 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.30 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14k Rose Green Gold Square Step Cut Ruby Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Overall Thickness: 9.7mm (not including the pin) (approx.) Backing: Pin Back w/ Swivel Closure Stamp: Tiffany & Co Condition: Light abrasion on rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x1.30x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 1 Green Garnet 0.08 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.10 CT(10MM) 163 Ruby 2.29 CT 18...
Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Orange Citrine & Diamond Pave and Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x3.60x1.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Citrine 10.45 CT 32 White Diamonds 0.45 CT 241 Fancy Diamonds 2.70 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 24.79 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold &...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
The eyes are set with Rose Cut Diamonds. The wings are adorned with seed pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Rose and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.3 grams Maker: CROSBY Pin Measurements: Legnth: 1.75 inches drop Condition: Excellent Price: $1...
14k Gold
Vintage GIA No Dye Carved Rose Coral Pin Brooch w/ 18k Gold Textured Leaf Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 22.65 Grams Overall Height: 46.25mm (1.82") (north to south - w/ the pin running horizontally) Overall Width: 45.20mm (1.78") (east to w...
Coral, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Coral and Jade Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning delicate rose carved out of coral with Jade leaves. Pin measuring 2.45 in top to bottom 1.47 wide.
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Pin Brooch in Platinum and Yellow Gold. Circa 1900. Security in metal. Height (including pin): 6.50 centimeters. Diameter: 1.40 centimeters.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
It features a 9mm pearl in the center. The pin is adorned with 68 rose cut diamonds of great beauty.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ghidini 1961 There "Push Pin" Candlestick in Rose Gold Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Candlestick available in brass and rose gold finishes. Candle not included.
Brass
Cartier Juste un Clou 18k Rose Gold Nail Stick Tie Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Juste Un Clou stick pin by Cartier, made in 18k rose gold. Comes in original box.
18k Gold
Heavy Elegant 18k bow Brooch - 1940's collar pin - solid gold rose cut diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the center of this beauty, we find four rose cut diamonds placed in a white setting, making them appear to be one sparkling line.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
. • The Power of the Pin: This brooch offers an effortless way to inject vintage charm and rich history into any contemporary outfit.
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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.