Early Korean bronze Buddha. Solid cast early type. 10378
Located in Ukiah, CA
A remarkable early Korean bronze Buddha, though this iconic style was occasionally emulated in later centuries. Careful examination of the wear, patina, underside, and casting techni...
Bronze
Art deco Zambian Emerald Diamond Sun Pendant Solid 18K Yellow Gold IGI Certified
Located in Delhi, DL
This Stunner Pendant defines class. It completes your everyday look and will also attract special attention on special occasions. This piece of beauty comprises of Natural Zambian Em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Illinois Watch Company Rare 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1931
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm "Lug Tip t...
Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Art Deco Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
★ MATERIALS ★ Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Emerald Carat: 1.59 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH Stone: Natural Diamond Shape: Baguette Carat: 0.243 ct Clarity: SI Color: FGH ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18th-19thC Chinese Solid Cast Scroll Weight Of An Animated Lion
Located in Ukiah, CA
I picked this up originally because the lion made me laugh a little. It’s an old Chinese scroll weight, probably 18th or 19th century, solid cast and only about 3 inches long, but f...
Bronze
Hamilton 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch 1930's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
The case is done in solid gold and the dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing.
14k Gold
Art Deco 1920's Diana Sapphire Diamond in 18K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Art Deco 1920's Diana Sapphire Diamond in 18K Solid Gold Heirloom Ring A symbol of love and unity, this exquisite Art Deco “Toi et Moi” ring meaning “You and Me” in French, dates to...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
$760Sale Price|20% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Garnet Art Deco Style Filigree Dome Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 1.96 carat.
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Art Deco Wedding Ring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The band is crafted in 14k solid gold and detailed with diamond accents that taper toward the center.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Diamond Art Deco Style Dome Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vibrant round peridot at the center, surrounded by delicate rose-cut diamonds that add a beautiful twinkle. The design evokes the elegance of a blooming flower, with the peridot’s ...
Peridot, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$1,048Sale Price|30% Off
QING DYNASTY 1850 Sculptural Enthroned Mazu Quan-Yin In Solid Gilded Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century enthroned Mazu Quan Ying from the Qing Dynasty. This is a beautiful antique sculptural figure of an enthroned Mazu Quan Yin, cast in bronze in high relief in the late...
Bronze, Gold
6th-8thC Western Thailand Cambodian Prakhon Chai/ Solid Cast Female Bodhisattva
Located in Ukiah, CA
A solid-cast female Bodhisattva torso, possibly from Western Thailand or Cambodia, possibly from Srivajaya, somewhere in the 6th–8th century Prakhon Chai world, peninsula, Thailan...
Bronze
Waltham Two Tone 14Kt. Solid Gold Rectangle Art Deco Watch circa 1927
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow and White Gold / Hand Engraved CIRCA / YEAR: 1927 DIMENSIONS / ...
Gold-filled
$480Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Zig Zag Wire Thin Ring Solid Gold Valentines Ring Minimalist Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Zig Zag Wire Thin Ring Solid Gold Valentines Ring Minimalist Ring Metal Yellow Gold Ring Size 7 Base Metal Gold Style Band, Charm, Pinky Ring Material Yellow Gold Tot...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Art Deco ring - 18 karat solid gold ring - 1920's engagement ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely romantic hexagon shaped diamond ring. This wonderful ring is set in the centre with a bezel set brilliant cut diamond. Many small rose cut (chips) diamonds ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Solid Gold Unisex Ring Handmade From 1930's Multi-Color
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Handmade Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold Yellow and Rose CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's SIZE: 10.25 This great looking unisex ring is entirel...
10k Gold
French 18k extraordinary Art Nouveau pendant - 18 ct solid gold - Floral design
Located in Antwerp, BE
We are very delighted to present this stunning Art Nouveau charm. This elegant pendant is ornamented with elegant bows, small leafs and little forget-me-not flowers. This lovely pend...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Solid Cast Bronze Tsong-kha-pa Figure from Early Tibet
Located in Ukiah, CA
I’ve always found Tsong-kha-pa figures recognizable almost immediately, even when they’re very small. There’s something about the tall pointed hat and the composed, intellectual feel...
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Solid White Gold 1.06ct Round Aquamarine Floral Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Round Cut - Prong Set - Nice Blue Color - 1.06ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.2 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 ( fitted on ...
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$200Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Heart Stud Smart Watch Accessory Solid Gold Watch Band Studs Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Heart Stud Smart Watch Accessory Solid Gold Watch Band Studs Gift Base Metal: Yellow Gold Certification: 14K Hallmarked Metal: Yellow Gold Seller Notes “The Price I...
Gold, 14k Gold
$20,420Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Wedding Bracelet 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire Wedding Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 100 endlessly sparkling natural ruby, sapphire and emeralds total weighing 15 carats and 100 pieces o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
18/19 Solid Cast Bronze Buddha, From Burma, Himalayas, Southern China
Located in Ukiah, CA
19th century or earlier bronze Buddha-Himalayan foothills? Southern China? The shape is what keeps drawing me back to it. The body, the proportions, the head — everything feels sl...
Bronze
Rare Deeply Serene Solid Cast Java Buddha, 14th-17th Century or Earlier
Located in Ukiah, CA
18thC Sri Lanka solid cast gilded Kandy style standing Buddha Excellent condition. This is a classic type of Sri Lankan Buddha, which closelyfollows the outline of what a Buddha nee...
Bronze
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
showcases two striking deep blue sapphires at its center, radiating a rich, vibrant hue that captures the light with every movement. Brilliant diamonds accentuate the design, adding ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$320Sale Price|20% Off
14k Solid Rose Gold Spike Smart Watch Band Charm Solid Gold Watch Accessory Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Rose Gold Spike Smart Watch Band Charm Solid Gold Watch Accessory Gift Seller Notes “Price for Only 1pc Stud.” Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Material 14...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unisex Art Deco Signet Ring in 10 Karat Solid Gold with Gold Inset from 1953
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Signet Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 SIZE: 6 This great looking Academy ring die struck and is done in ...
10k Gold
$605Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Solid Silver Meiji Period Dragon Embossed Cigarette Case and Gold Gilding
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid silver Meiji period circa 1870 dragon embossed cigarette case with gold gilt internals If y...
Silver
Art Deco Style 14K Solid White Gold Diamonds Black Onyx Jade Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
SHIPPING+CUSTOM DUTY ARE PAID BY SELLER Classic Art Deci earrings in solid 14 k white gold with 4 Diamonds and 2 small Onyx cylinders, the bottom part is composed of 2 Jade plain ro...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Jules Jurgensen 18Kt Solid Yellow & Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1930's
By Jules Jugensen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow & Pink/Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" 33...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,632Sale Price / set|20% Off
Natural Blue Sapphire with Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Art Deco Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Blue Sapphire With Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Art Deco Stud Earrings to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$56,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
29.88 Carat Natural Ruby Art Deco Diamond Bracelet in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Ruby Art Deco Diamond Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 29.88 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 6.25 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9thC or Later Korean Bronze Buddha Bodhisattva. Solid Cast, Stones. Finely Cast.
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early solid cast Korean bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva.. In a very early style. Hard to take with confidence, could be as early as ninth century, possibly several centuries later. Several...
Stone, Bronze
Lapis Lazuli Pyramid Shape Art Deco Style 14K Solid Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Genuine Lapis Lazuli Pyramid measuring 16x16 mm set in a 14 kt yellow solid gold mounting,including 70 full cut diamon...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
ANTIQUE SOLiD BRONZE JAPANESE KOI CARP STATUE OF A WONDERFULLY ELEGANT FISH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning circa 1920 solid bronze Japanese Koi Carp statue A wonderfully original find, this...
Bronze
$3,740Sale Price / item|20% Off
Statement Art Deco Ruby Diamond Unisex Wedding Brooch in Solid 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Art Deco Ruby Diamond Unisex Wedding Brooch in 18K White Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14K Solid Gold Ring: Bi-Color Tourmaline, Earth Mined Diamond Halo
Located in Columbus, OH
This elegant ring features a 3.48-carat bi-color tourmaline from Brazil, set in 14k gold weighing 2.96 grams. The 11x9mm center stone displays a stunning natural color gradient, acce...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco 1.85Ct Natural Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings In 14K Solid Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternity, strength, and elegance a perfect gift to commemorate milestones or celebrate personal achievements. With brilliant sparkle and unmatched ...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$4,376Sale Price / set|20% Off
Art Deco 1.85Ct Natural Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings In 18K Solid Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Diamonds are a universal symbol of eternity, strength, and elegance a perfect gift to commemorate milestones or celebrate personal achievements. With brilliant sparkle and unmatched ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Clover Tennis Bracelet 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco style Ruby and Diamond Clover Tennis Bracelet Gift for Wedding in 14K gold showcases endlessly sparkling natural ruby, weighing 3.77 carat and diamonds weighing 0.62 ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet for Wedding in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Emerald Diamond Tennis Bracelet for Wedding in 14K gold showcases endlessly sparkling natural emerald, weighing 2.88 carat and diamonds weighing 0.65 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 6.2g This exceptional handmade piece features a design so rar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone 14Kt Pink & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.1g This stunning handmade piece offers a rare ae...
14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style 4.80ct Diamond and Pearl Bracelet 18K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This exceptional bracelet is a refined expression of Art Deco design, characterized by strong geometry, symmetry, and a perfectly balanced play between brilliance and softness. Elega...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco-Style Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring in Solid 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Art Deco-Style Natural Oval Ruby & Diamond Illusion Halo Ring Solid 18K Gold A striking display of Art Deco inspired elegance, this Ruby and Diamond Illusion Halo Ring is masterf...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Pre-Pagan Burmese Bronze Solid Cast Buddhist Figure. Charisma, Finesse 9803
Located in Ukiah, CA
An exceptional early Burmese bronze figure, over 1,000 years old, depicting a character in traditional palace attire, possibly representing royalty. The figure holds an offering bowl...
Bronze
Art Deco-Inspired Oval Ruby & Baguette Diamond Halo Ring in Solid 18K White Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Art Deco-Inspired Oval Ruby & Baguette Diamond Halo Ring in Solid 18K White Gold A radiant display of contemporary elegance, this Oval Ruby Ring is masterfully crafted in cool, lustr...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style 18k Solid Yellow Gold 38.1 CTW Blue Topaz Flower Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Topaz Flower Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 77 endlessly sparkling natural blue topaz, weighing 38.1 carats. It measures 7.5 inches long in length. Blue topaz helps to imp...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Art Deco 10kt. Solid Gold Tiger Eye Hand Constructed Ring from 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's CENTER STONE / WEIGHT: Tiger Eye or Metamorphic Chalcedony SIZE: 9 This unique ...
10k Gold
$3,432Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Natural Cat's Eye & Diamond Tennis Bracelet With 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Cat's Eye and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 19 endlessly sparkling natural cat's eye, weighing 21.8 carat and 38 pieces of diamonds weighing 0.45 carat. It measu...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Elgin 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Original Dial circa 1926
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1926 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm, Lug Tip to Lug T...
White Gold
Birks 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies Art Deco Two Tone Watch circa 1920's
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Birks Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold / Yellow Gold Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
White Gold
$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style 18k Solid Yellow Gold 38.1 CTW Blue Topaz Flower Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Topaz Flower Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 77 endlessly sparkling natural blue topaz, weighing 38.1 carats. It measures 7.5 inches long in length. Blue topaz helps to imp...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,720Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond Blue Sapphire Long Dangle Earrings in Solid 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond blue sapphire dangle earrings in 14K gold to make a statement with your look. These earrings create a sparkling, luxurious look featuring oval cut gemstone. Sapphire stimulat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Solid Cast Bronze Japanese Figure of Bear, Early 20th Century Dimension: Height: 15cm Width: 26cm Depth: 11.5cm Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection.
Bronze
$5,160Sale Price|20% Off
UTI Paris 1930 Art-Deco Odd Shape Pocket Watch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This is a very unusual pocket watch created in Paris France by the watchmakers UTI during the art-deco period, back in 1930. The case of this pendant-pocket watch has been crafted in...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Turquoise Drops Art Deco Style 14 Kt Solid Gold Diamonds Blue Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Art Deco Style handmade earrings 2 good quality Natural Turquoise plain drops measuring 17 x 30 mm. are suspended from 2 white 14 kt gold elements tops with 16 full cut ro...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Diamond and Blue Sapphire Pushback Stud Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Diamond and Blue Sapphire Pushback Stud Earrings in 14K Gold. Embrace your look with these stunning pair of earrings suitable for any occasion to complete your outfit. Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
I.W.C. 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Oversized Tank Watch circa 1930's
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
. / International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" 41mm X Width 25mm CIRCA: 1...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9th–11th Century Burmese Bronze Monk Sculpture, Solid Cast-Late Pyu/Early Pagan
Located in Ukiah, CA
Rare Late Pyu to Early Pagan Burmese Bronze Monk, Solid Cast, Circa 9th–11th Century This delightful and exceptionally rare solid-cast Burmese bronze monk dates to the late Pyu to e...
Bronze
Unisex Art Deco Intaglio 10kt Solid Gold Handmade Ring Set with Hematite, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Unisex Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940 SIZE: 7 This unique hand made men's ring is distinctive and unique.
10k Gold
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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