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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Band Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Pocket Watches
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Desk Accessories
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Signet Rings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vanity Items
Yellow Gold
2010s American More Jewelry
Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Band Rings
Gold
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Desk Accessories
Silver
1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival More Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s British Modern More Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern More Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern More Bracelets
Gold
Vintage 1960s French More Jewelry
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cufflinks
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Diamond
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Coats and Outerwear
Antique 16th Century Unknown Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Diamond
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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