Assher Brilliant Statement Royal Blue Sapphire Classic Charm Heirloom Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour &
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White VS Quiet Power Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity The diamonds
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.02 Carat Emerald-cut Statement A Classic Statement Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald cut Colour family
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White Gold Pure Sophistication Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
matched diamonds in this Brilliant White expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
White expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow Rare Fancy-Color Splendour Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
, colour and clarity is what allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
12 Carat Pear Statement Type IIa Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
Brilliant White expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.85 Carat Cushion Statement Fancy Yellow 18K Gold Rare Fancy-Color Splendour
Located in Mumbai, IN
expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
4 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity fancy colour
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.7 Carat Oval Band Brilliant White 18K Gold Modern Nobility Collector-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Oval cut Colour family: Brilliant White
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
10 Carat Oval Statement Mixed / Other 14K White Gold High Jewellery Supremacy
Located in Mumbai, IN
allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Band Brilliant White 14K White Gold Pure Sophistication Collector-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity diamonds are
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$126,500 / item
4.01 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring SI 18K Gold Modern Nobility
Located in Mumbai, IN
comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut
Diamond, 18k Gold
7 Carat Assher Cut Statement Brilliant White / J color VS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
a piece that can stand beside important watches and signed jewels without ever feeling out of place
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Heart Shape Statement Brilliant White / J color VVS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
diamonds in this Brilliant White expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.5 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.73 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White / J color VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut
White Diamond, 18k Gold
7.16 Carat Emerald-cut Statement 14K White Gold Timeless Brilliance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity The diamonds and
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.31 Carat Asscher Statement Brilliant Yellow Gold Modern Nobility Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour &
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Carat Radiant Statement Brilliant White / F color VVS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Emerald-cut Statement / H color VVS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
clarity is what allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring VS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald cut Colour family
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
7.24 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White VVS Precision-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Emerald Halo Diamond Ring 18K Gold Collector’s Grade Grandeur
Located in Mumbai, IN
the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour
Diamond, 18k Gold
$134,750 / item
8.25 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
celebrations – and want a piece that can stand beside important watches and signed jewels without ever feeling
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Carat Emerald-cut Statement A Classic Statement Heirloom Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Pear Statement Brilliant White SI 14K Radiant Elegance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Pear cut Colour family: Brilliant
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.02 Carat Cushion Statement Ruby Red 14K White Gold Signature Sophistication
Located in Mumbai, IN
own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity The
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Heart Shape Statement Brilliant White VVS 14K White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour &
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.94 Carat Emerald Band 18K Gold Radiant Elegance Heirloom Eternity Diamond ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1.8 Carat Princess Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Classic Charm
Located in Mumbai, IN
matched diamonds in this Brilliant White expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Emerald Diamond Ring SI 14K White Gold Graceful Brilliance
Located in Mumbai, IN
expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
8 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White / D color VS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
in this Brilliant White expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
12 Carat Assher Cut Statement Fancy Yellow A Crown-Worthy Rarity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
cut, colour and clarity is what allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Cushion Statement White VVS Precision-Cut Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
10 Carat Emerald-cut Toi Et Moi Diamond Ring / H color VS 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape
White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
5 Carat Cushion Statement Brilliant White / D color FL/IF Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
and clarity is what allows the piece to sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Mixed / Other 18K Gold Quiet Power
Located in Mumbai, IN
Mixed / Other expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most
Diamond, 18k Gold
5.11 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Brilliant White / D color VVS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Round cut Colour family: Brilliant
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K White Gold Everyday Royalty
Located in Mumbai, IN
signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity The diamonds in
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.65 Carat Emerald-cut Statement 14K Refined Grandeur Heirloom Emerald ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity Under
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Statement 14K White Gold Elegant Sparkle Modern Classic
Located in Mumbai, IN
own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity The
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
16 Carat Emerald Eternity Band Iconic Presence Heirloom Emerald Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity On the hand, the
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$495,000 / item
3 Carat Round Brilliant Statement Fancy Pink 14K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour &
Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.17 Carat Cushion Diamond Ring Mixed / Other 18K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Cushion cut Colour
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20 Carat Emerald-cut Statement Fancy Yellow Colour-Collector’s Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald Cut cut Colour family
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.2 Carat Princess Diamond Ring Brilliant White 14K Gold Quiet Power Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
sit comfortably beside important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.06 Carat Emerald Statement 18K White Gold Effortless Elegance
Located in Mumbai, IN
important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Emerald cut Colour family: Emerald
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
8 Carat Heart Shape Statement Brilliant White / G color VS Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
important signed jewels in a serious collection. Diamond shape & cut: Heart cut Colour family: Brilliant
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Pear Diamond Ring Fancy Yellow 14K White Gold Sunlit Royal Radiance
Located in Mumbai, IN
celebrations – and want a piece that can stand beside important watches and signed jewels without ever feeling
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5 Carat Oval Statement Fancy Yellow A Crown-Worthy Fancy Rarity Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
piece holds its own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour &
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
12 Carat Radiant Statement Fancy Yellow Sunlit Royal Radiance Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity fancy colour
Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.2 Carat Oval Statement Brilliant White SI 14K Gold Classic Charm Signature
Located in Mumbai, IN
watches and signed jewels without ever feeling out of place. Certification, Transparency & Ethics
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
3.6 Carat Oval Band Brilliant White 18K White Gold Modern Nobility Jewellery
Located in Mumbai, IN
finely matched diamonds in this Brilliant White expression ensures the piece holds its own beside signed
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
7 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White / J color VS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
own beside signed jewels from the world’s most storied houses. Diamond Cut, Colour & Clarity The
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
8 Carat Marquise Statement Brilliant White / F color VS 14K Diamond Ring
Located in Mumbai, IN
modern refinement with the quiet gravitas of important estate jewels, allowing the Marquise diamonds to
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.91 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Brilliant White 18K White Gold
Located in Mumbai, IN
, generational celebrations – and want a piece that can stand beside important watches and signed jewels without
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.