Angara Art Deco Natural Cushion 4ct Citrine Cocktail Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold
Longines 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Genuine Diamonds 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CA...
Gold
$1,332Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring with Enamel in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring with Enamel in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.65 carats and diamonds of 0.31 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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
Bulova 14Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Diamonds circa 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bulova Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm "Lug Tip t...
White Gold
Movado for Tiffany & Co. 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa, 1940
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 44169 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold / Gold Filled Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940...
Rose Gold
Hamilton 14K Solid White Gold Art Deco Watch with Presentation Back from 1932
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Andrews METAL / MATERIAL: 14K Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1932 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Wid...
White Gold
9th/10thC Burmese Solid-Cast Monk Is Likely Late Pyu/Pre Pagan
Located in Ukiah, CA
Rare Early Burmese Bronze Monk, Late Pyu to Early Pagan Period (Circa 11th Century) A delightful and exceptionally rare solid-cast bronze figure of a seated monk, dating from the la...
Bronze
1915 Copyright 14k Yellow Solid Gold Belt Buckle Art Deco Era American 18.3 Gr
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1915 Copyright 14k Yellow Solid Gold Belt Buckle Art Deco Era American American Made Weighing 18.3 gram Engraved "JHG” could be easily removed “Copyright March 39-1915”, marked ‘1...
Gold
Art Deco German Ring Diamonds solid 14K White Gold Ø US5 / 1.55 gr
Located in SE
German ring , Art - Deco period, hand - made ca. 1920s- 1930s, hallmarked 585, metal tested solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Larter & Sons 14k Yellow Solid Gold Belt Buckle Art Deco 1920s American 16.1 gr
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Larter & Sons 14k Yellow Solid Gold Belt Buckle Art Deco 1920s American Made Marked Larter & Sons Newark New Jersey establish 1865 Weighing 16.1 gram Engraved "C T F", could be easil...
Gold
Early Solid Cast Korean Bronze Buddha. Sculpted and Cast to the Highest Standard
Located in Ukiah, CA
This early solid-cast Korean bronze Buddha is a refined and quietly powerful example of East Asian Buddhist sculpture, distinguished by its elegant proportions, assured modeling, and...
Bronze
14Kt Solid White Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 9.3g This hand-crafted necklace, bracelet, and pocket watch chain is a testa...
White Gold
14th-16thC Solid Cast Burmese Ava Style Buddha Under A Stylized Bodhi Tree
Located in Ukiah, CA
It was hard to capture the beauty and quality of this piece in photos A solid-cast Burmese Ava-style figure, probably 14th–16th century, seated beneath a stylized Bodhi tree with an...
Bronze
14k Yellow Gold Solid Band Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Sleek Band Ring Made In 14k Yellow Gold A timeless essential, this sleek band ring is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold, offering a smooth, polished finish for a refined look. Perf...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,770 / item
18k Solid Gold Azalea halo ring
Located in Den Haag, NL
This stunning ring features a sparkling moissanite center stone set in gleaming 18K gold. The elegant design and high-quality materials make this ring a true work of art.
Gold
Geometric Art Diamond Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Geometric Diamond Shaped Australian Solid Opal Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free One Year Limited Warranty! Free Gift Bag or Box with ev...
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k solid gold Antique Necklace - light Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque - 43 cm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 K yellow gold and hallmarked with a 750 mark on the closure. The filigree links are very detailed and breathtaking t...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,770 / item
18K solid Gold Star night ring
Located in Den Haag, NL
PRODUCT DETAILS: 18k Solid Gold Stones: Brilliant cut Moissanite 0.28 c.t (approx) If you're looking for a ring that sparkles like the night sky, you'll love the Star Night Moissanit...
Gold
Art Deco Solid Brass and Wooden Details Chandelier Shades Whit Gold Pattern
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco chandelier pendant on chain with five mounts of solid brass, unusual glass lampshades whit gold pattern In good condition and in full working order.
Brass
9K Yellow Gold Solid Peridot Pearl Art Nouveau Style Lavaliere Pendant Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Echoing the graceful artistry of the Art Nouveau era, this vintage-inspired lavaliere pendant necklace showcases luminous green peridot gemstones accented by delicate pearl details w...
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Tang Or Later Solid Cast Bronze Guardian Or Lokpala With Remains Of Gilding
Located in Ukiah, CA
This little guardian has a lot more energy to it than most figures of this size. Probably Tang dynasty in style, though I suspect it may be somewhat later. Even so, it clearly comes...
Bronze
Howard 14Kt. Solid White Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Howard
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Howard Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
14k Gold
1957 Pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
Openwork pendant in 18K Yellow Gold , likely styled in 1920s and made in 1957. Central part convex shaped, hand - engraved accents on some parts , with small and sensitive drop on th...
18k Gold
$2,168Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Nouveau Style Prong Set Cat's Eye Tennis Bracelet in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Cat's Eye Tennis Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 19 endlessly sparkling natural cat's eye, weighing 25 carats. It measures 7.5 inches long in length. Cat's eye gives you peace o...
Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold / Reference 568 CIRCA / YEAR: 1947-48 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Wi...
14k Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ring Solid 14k Yellow / White Gold Hand Engraved 0.70ct Diamond
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's CENTER STONE / WEIGHT: .7 Cts.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
$2,540Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Multi Gemstone Estate Wide Band Ring in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Multi Gemstone Estate Wide Band Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural gemstones of 3.05 carats and diamonds of 0.56 carats.
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,200Sale Price / item|35% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Chunky Hoop Earrings
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed to stand alone or to be styled with the Margueritte Cuff and Margueritte Ring for a cohesive, sculptural statement. 18K solid gold Interlocking angled band construction Chu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Green Quartz Art Deco Style Oval Cab 14k Solid Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
29 Carat Green Quartz oval cab ( 18mm. x 15 mm.) ,12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each,for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. white gold,black enamel Ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
JAPAN Edo Period 1825 Seated Buddha Sculpture In Solid Gilded Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A seated Buddha sculpture in gilt carved wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined carved wooden figure of a seated Buddha with fabulous pure gold gilt. The sculpture has...
Gold
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco 3.89 CTW Deep Red Garnet Eternity Full Band 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Deep Red Garnet Eternity Full Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$684Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique Art Deco Ruby Emerald Three Stone Style Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unique Art Deco Ruby Emerald Three Stone Style Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald and ruby of 2.58 carats.
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,084Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring, 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and diamond ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with a emerald gemstone in center and diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,168Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Band Ring Gift for Father in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Engagement Band Ring Gift for Father in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Art Deco Style Tahitian Pearl 18k Solid Yellow Gold Pendant With Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, it features a captivating Tahitian pearl, shaped in a graceful teardrop.
18k Solid Yellow Gold Rhino Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
The Rhinoceros Ring it's a Solid 18k Yellow gold ring, no platings, a highly detailed piece of art representing our dear protected friends Rhinos.
Yellow Gold
$823 / item
18K solid gold bridal Endalaus ring
By Starlette
Located in Den Haag, NL
If you are looking for a unique and meaningful gift for yourself or someone special, you will love our 18k gold Endalaus ring with moissanite! This ring is not just a beautiful acce...
Gold
Nicolet Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Period Bracelet, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Nicolet Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid White Gold Associated Matching Steel Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
Art Deco 10kt, Solid Gold Multi Colored 1953 High School Ring with Enamel Crest
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Signet Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold Multi Colored Rose, Yellow, White CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 SIZE: 10.25 This classic Art Deco ring is...
10k Gold
$62,860Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco 18kt Solid White Gold Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings For Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco 10Kt Solid Multi Color Gold School Ring from FHA Commercial from 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Multi Color Solid Gold Yellow, Rose, White CIRCA / YEAR: 1930 SIZE: 5.75 This classic Art Deco Insignia ring is entir...
10k Gold
1938 Baron A.W.C von Gyllenkrok's Gas Lighter solid Gilt 830 Silver / 57gr
Located in SE
Elegant one of a kind custom made Gas Lighter in Gilt 830 silver with sleek shapes engraved with coat of arms of Swedish noble family of Gyllenkrok ( Friherrliga ätten Gyllenkrok nr ...
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
$1,332Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Emerald Diamond Wedding Ring for Her in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.68 carats and diamonds of 0.31 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Necklace 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
Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Pin with Large Round Onyx Stone
Located in Long Beach, CA
This 30mm diameter onyx pin has a gold eight pointed star in the center and natural pearl inset. The piece is in excellent condition and entirely hand constructed. There are no chips...
$9,796Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Style 18kt Solid White Gold Diamond and 10.90 Ct Blue Sapphire Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Style Diamond and Blue Sapphire Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 99 endlessly sparkling natural sapphires, weighing 10.90 carat and diamonds weighing 2.21 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Halo Wedding Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 0.98 carats and diamonds of 0.25 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Thai or Cambodian Hindu or Buddhist Giant from Ramakien-6-13thC- Solid Cast 7566
Located in Ukiah, CA
Highly uncommon Thai or Cambodian giant (from the Ramakien-SouthEast Asian version of the Ramayana) kneeling in devotion. I've never seen another example of from such an early period...
Bronze
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning round blue sapphire, radiating deep, mesmerizing hues. The sapphire is beautifully flanked by diamonds on both the top and bottom, while additional diamonds encircle the e...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kelbert Ladies 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Watch Hand Made 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Kelbert Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 14mm MOVEME...
1930s Art Deco Earrings Dangle Creole solid 18K Gold / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
A pair of unusually shaped Creole type dangles in 18K Yellow Gold from ca. 1930s -1940s, likely Swedish. Both dangles are freely suspended. Vague hallmarks on the wires. Hallmarked...
18k Gold
Art Deco 10Kt. Solid Gold Multi Colored Signet Ring with Enamel Inlay 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
UNISEX RING STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Signet Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold Multi Colored CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 10.75 This Art Deco ring is entirely hand constructe...
10k Gold
French 18K solid gold pendant - Campagne war charm - Lily - Antique, Art Nouveau
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 1900's solid gold pendant covered with bell shaped flowers, hand engravings and the date 1915. The base is a flower shaped plate encircled by a round textu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Diamond Ring White 14K Solid Engagement Wedding 14k SOLID Round Cut
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Diamond Ring White 14K Solid Engagement Wedding 14k SOLID Round Cut Total Carat Weight 0.24 ctw & Under Base Metal Yellow Gold Diamond Weight 0.04 Ctw Approx Stone Size 1.5mm A...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$880 / item
14K Solid Gold Drop Shape Diamond Earring.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Drop Shape Diamond Earring. Base Material: 14K Solid Gold. Main Stone: Natural Diamond. Earring Size: 10x8.8 mm Approx. Hallmarking: 14K Hallmarked. Light weight can...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,180 / item
18K solid GOLD Glory ruby earings
Located in Den Haag, NL
Glory Ruby Earrings: A Spark of Passion If you’re looking for a gift that will make her heart skip a beat, look no further than Glory ruby earrings. These stunning earrings feature ...
Ruby, Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
1000 Year Old/ Korean Buddha. Solid cast, very fine, 12 inches tall. 10292
Located in Ukiah, CA
An exceptional early Korean bronze Buddha, likely dating from the 10th–13th century/or earlier, making it close to 1,000 years old or possibly earlier. This remarkably heavy figure, ...
Bronze
18k Solid Gold Endalaus ruby ring
By Starlette
Located in Den Haag, NL
Do you love the color of passion, romance, and courage? Do you want to own a ring that will make you feel confident and glamorous? If so, you will adore the 18k Solid Gold Endalaus r...
Ruby, Gold
$2,432Sale Price / item|20% Off
Art Deco 1.3 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural sapphire of 1.3 carats and diamonds of 0.5 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
The cabochon gem centerpiece and diamond-set elliptical rings makes it a marvel of Gatsby-era glamour.
Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
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