Sterling and Faux Pearl Sputnik Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful "sputnik" shaped earrings in rose gold over sterling with faux pearls, pastes with a faux
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
Sterling and Faux Pearl Sputnik Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful "sputnik" shaped earrings in rose gold over sterling with faux pearls, pastes with a faux
Sterling Silver
Vintage Lackritz Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Domed Cuff Sputnik Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (8) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 2.9-3.9mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant / Old European Cut - Nice...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Sputnik Retro
Located in New York, NY
adds to the Sputnik, Modernist mystery of the jewels. The earrings are pieces of wearable Mid-Century
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Multi Gemstones Sputnik Set
Located in Aventura, FL
Sputnik set of Clip-on Earrings and Ring crafted in 18k yellow Gold, in style of H Stern. Featuring
Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,000
D 0.63 in Dm 1 in
Vintage Aletto Brothers Coral Earrings 18k Gold Diamond Sputnik Design Estate
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking pair of vintage coral earrings by Aletto Brothers, made of 18k yellow gold, featuring
Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$3,150 / set
W 0.99 in L 1.38 in
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Clip-On Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning pair of vintage Sputnik-style clip-on earrings, exuding timeless elegance
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Sputnik Round Button Clip-on Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (Numerous) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White base w/ Nice Luster - 3.9mm to 6.3mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 12.46 Grams Backing: Clip-on (Pie...
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cartier great pair of sputnik earrings 1960's
By Cartier
Located in Kortrijk, BE
A great pair of sputnik earrings by Cartier, mounted in yellow gold. With clip backs. Signed
14k Gold
Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Sparkle Sputnik Earrings
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18kt Yellow Gold, Lapis Lazuli earrings with Diamonds G H Color VSi1 total Weight .92pts
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage Massive ALEXIS LAHELLEC Sputnik Rhinestone Earrings
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Massive ALEXIS LAHELLEC Sputnik Rhinestone Earrings Features: - 100% Authentic ALEXIS
Vintage BARRERA Sputnik Wood Beaded Hoop Earrings
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage BARRERA Sputnik Wood Beaded Hoop Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4 cm) Width
H Stern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Sputnik Style Ear Clips
Located in QLD , AU
- recognizable and so collectible. This fabulous pair of Sputnik clip on earrings features a multitude of natural
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k G...
Tiffany& Co. Paloma Picasso Sputnik Earrings Gold Diamond
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Picasso ITEM DETAILS: A pair of sputnik earrings made in 18k gold, featuring diamonds; designed by Paloma
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold Sputnik Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fourteen karat domed earrings set with a wonderfully colorful array of semi precious stones. The
Christian Lacroix 1990s Satin Gold Sputnik Earrings.
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of organic shape abstract spray or sputnik earrings circa 1990 by Christian Lacroix
Gold Plate
Retro 18k Multi Stone Sputnik Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique pair of "sputnik" ring from the Vintage (ca1950s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18k Multi Stone Sputnik Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique pair of "sputnik" ring from the Vintage (ca1950s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.20 carat gemstone 14k yellow gold sputnik earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Colorful vintage 14k yellow gold earrings set with 5.20 carats of sparkling aquamarine, tourmaline
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine pair of 18 karat yellow gold semi precious stone sputnik style earrings. This particular
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
H. Stern, 18 Karat Gold, Semi Precious Stone Sputnik Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine pair of 18kt yellow gold semi precious stone sputnik style earrings. This particular style
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Coppola e Toppo 1950s Large Silver & Clear Crystal Starburst Sputnik Earrings
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic large pair of 1950s Starburst or sputnik style earrings by famous brother and sister
Brass
Sputnik Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic Sputnik earrings with a variety of semiprecious stones including citrine; amethyst; garnet
Citrine, 18k Gold
A Fabulous Pair of Multi Colored Stone and Yellow Gold "Sputnik" Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold “Sputnik” multi colored stone earrings with 14 karat yellow gold
Garnet, Peridot, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Yellow Gold,...
Sold
W 1.3 in Dm 1.3 in L 1.26 in
Tiffany & Co. 1970 Retro Sputnik Sunburst Clips Earrings in Textured 18Kt Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Sunburst sputnik earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. Gorgeous vintage pieces created in New York
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Gold Semi Precious Stone Bracelet and Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bracelet and earring set. A vintage Sputnik style bracelet in 18 karat rose gold. Featuring a
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Go...
Sputnik Citrine Gold Earring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Great 18k yellow gold earrings with an explosion of citrines
Citrine, 18k Gold
Sputnik Gold Earrings with Gemstones
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderful 18 karat gold dome earrings covered with semiprecious stones in what is known as the
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Retro Sputnik Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Retro Sputnik Gemstone 18 Karat Gold Earrings. Featuring numerous, round, multi-colored
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Stone “Sputnik” Gold Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
beryl are bezel-set and scattered cheerfully on gold domes in these bold retro forties earrings. Later
Amethyst, Beryl, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, ...
Sputnik Vintage Gemstone Dome Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Ornate dome sputnik gemstone earrings, crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Gemstones (blue topaz
18k Gold
Pol Bury Vintage Gold Kinetic "Sputnik" Clip Earrings
By Pol Bury
Located in Greenwich, CT
These signed Pol Bury Paris vintage gold 'sputnik' clip earrings are simply out of this world
Gold
Sputnik Vintage Gemstone Dome Cocktail Earrings 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Ornate dome sputnik gemstone earrings (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat rose gold
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose...
1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style earrings inspired by the Sputnik satellite Featuring colorful tube set gemstones
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Cluster Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cluster style earrings inspired by the Sputnik satellite Featuring colorful tube set gemstones
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sputnik Tourmaline Aqua Amethyst Citrine Garnet Domed Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Sputnik style domed earrings in 14k yellow gold with clip and post set with 38 round
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
Black Multi Color Sputnik Clip On Earrings, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
of a retro Sputnik look ... glowing lights and all! No maker's mark though well made with quality
Retro Rose Gold and Multi-Colored Gemstone Sputnik Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro gold and multi-colored gemstone clip earrings, the rose gold domes of sputnik
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.1 in W 0.74 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Multi Colored Gemstones Sputnik Ball Drop Hook Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- Numerous Genuine Gemstones - Tourmalines, Garnets, Citrines, Amethysts & Others - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Multi Colors Material: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.37 Grams Ba...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.1 in W 0.74 in
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Multi Colored Gemstones Sputnik Ball Drop Hook Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- Numerous Genuine Gemstones - Tourmalines, Garnets, Citrines, Amethysts & Others - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Multi Colors Material: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.37 Grams Ba...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's 6.16 CTW Aquamarine 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Sputnik Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Domed ear-clip earrings are tube set throughout with aquamarines Round cut and transparent light
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sputnik 7.60 Carat Multi-Color Semi Precious Stone Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Sputnik design clip post 18k yellow gold multi-color genuine stone earrings. Including Aqua
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
Sold
H 1.86 in W 1.78 in D 1.11 in
Francoise Montague Paris Resin Talosel Clip-On Earrings Purple Pink Sputnik
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French Jewelry Designer Francoise Montague Paris clip on Earrings. Dimensional shape with
18K Coral Diamond Earrings Aletto Brothers Clip-on Sputnik Design 18K Gold
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Fairfield, CT
Model shot of both earrings Aletto Brothers Coral Earrings Diamond Clip-On Sputnik Design 18K
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tishman & Lipp Sputnik Spikes Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Tishman & Lipp. Very unusual pair of clips-on earrings created in
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's Vintage 5.00 Aquamarine 14 Karat Gold Sputnik Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clip earrings designed as high polished half spheres with raised bezels Round cut aquamarine
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960's Vintage Multi-Gem 14 Karat Rose Gold Sputnik Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Domed ear-clip earrings are tube set throughout by colorful round cut gemstones Featuring garnet
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Mini Size Sputnik Set of Pair of Earrings, Pendant and Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Yellow Gold and multi gems set of pair of earrings, pendant and ring ( mini size
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Retro, 'Sputnik' Ear Clips by H. Stern
By H. Stern
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of 18 karat yellow gold 'sputnik' ear clips were made by Brazilian designer H Stern
Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H. Stern Sputnik Earclips with Colored Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Lucerne, CH
These playful sputnik style earclips were designed by famous Brazilian jeweller H. Stern in the
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Quartz, Tourmalin...
Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Sunburst 1970s Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Created by Tiffany Studios in the early-1970s, these sputnik sunburst earrings are crafted in
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Sputnik Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Classically cool Cartier Sputnik earrings in 14k gold. Timeless, forever design with clip back
14k Gold
Sputnik Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Eighteen karat domed earrings set with a wonderfully colorful array of semi precious stones. The
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Rhinestone "Sputnik" Earrings
Located in Alford, MA
Rhinestone drop earrings with a space-age influence. A sphere of multiple spikes terminating in
Multigem Domed Sputnik Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
The domed, multigem Sputnik design is emblematic of the 1950's. These earrings are studded with
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage Sputnik Earrings Mabe Pearl Gemstone Diamond 14 Karat Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Striking pair of vintage 'Sputnik' earrings set with mabe pearls, diamonds & gemstones (circa 1950s
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sputnik Style Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold Semi Precious Stone Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
example of an original H. Stern Sputnik earring in superb condition. the earrings have a clip on, if
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline...
Miriam Haskell Baguette Starburst Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Large Miriam Haskell baguette sputnik earrings with adjustable clip back. Goodlooking and
Gilt Metal
Midcentury Sputnik Style Bracelet in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fantastic example of an original H. Stern Sputnik earring in superb condition.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Tourmaline...
Aldo Cipullo Cartier Gold Sputnik Clip Earrings
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Take off with the speed of a 'Sputnik' with these Aldo Cipullo for Cartier modernist 18 karat
Gold, 18k Gold
Monique Vedie Paris Resin Clip Earrings Green Sputnik
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning French Jewelry Designer Monique Vedie Paris clip-on earrings. Dimensional shape with
H. Stern "Sputnik" Gemstone Dome Earrings in 18 Karat Gold, c1950s
By H. Stern
Located in valatie, NY
H. Stern Sputnik Gemstone Dome Earrings in 18KT Gold c1950's. A rare pair of 18K yellow gold
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
5.8 Carat Garnet Amethyst Peridot Topaz Aqua Citrine Sputnik Cluster Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Sputnik style clip post lever back earrings. Handmade circa 1960's with natural multi gemstones in
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Sold
W 0.91 in L 0.95 in
Tiffany &. Co Vintage Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Sputnik Flower Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Lovely Earrings, with excellent Finish and one of a Kind style from Tiffany & Co! Crafted in Solid
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
H. Stern Sputnik Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Chicago, IL
These iconic earrings were purchased in Rio from the H. Stern jewelry store.
18k Gold
Sold|$1,490
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in L 0.89 in
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Sputnik Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Sputnik pendant charm is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with an array of vibrant, round-cut gemstones radiating outward in a striking atomic-inspired design. Each ge...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 5cts Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage Cartier Paris diamond huggie-hoop earrings. They showcase approximately 5 carats of sparkling diamonds set in shimmering 18 karat yellow gold. Each earring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Panthere de Double Head Emerald Yellow Gold Ring. Sz 7.25 - EU 55.
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous authentic Cartier ring from the iconic Panthere de Cartier collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an intertwined double panther head design accented with...
Emerald, Yellow Gold
$100Sale Price / set|50% Off
Natural Lemon Topaz 8.43 Carat Drop Earrings in 925 Streling Silver Gift for Her
Located in New York, NY
Natural Lemon Topaz 8.43 Carat Drop Earrings in sterling silver to make a statement with your look. You shall need drop earrings to make a statement with your look. These earrings cr...
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
ROGER LUCAS 1970 Cubism Geometric Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric cubism ring attributed to Roger Lucas. This is a fabulous sculptural geometric ring, created with cubism patterns, back in the 1970. The rare cocktail ring has been attrib...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 5-Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This rare Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet from the classic Vintage Alhambra collection is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 5 lucky clover motifs inlaid with blue lapiz lazuli in r...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Augustine Jewels Peridot and Navy Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
From our Aurora Collection, this stunning Peridot and Navy Enamel Ring takes inspiration from Bright Green and Dark Blue naturally occurring light display known as the Aurora Boreali...
Peridot, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,803 / item
Black Opal Vitage Style Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal vitage style ring in 14 karat gold. Ethiopian opal cabochon ring. October Birthstone opal ring. Multicolor opal ring. Material: 14 karat gold Weight: 2.6 - 3 g. (depends...
Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ed Levin Modernist Midcentury Dangle Drop Earrings Sterling Silver
By Ed Levin
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of signed Ed Levin Mid-Century Modernist Dangle Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver. The earrings with classic Ed Levin design which dangle wonderfully from the ear. I...
Sterling Silver
$125,000
H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in L 17 in
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Sputnik Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This vintage ring features a bold Sputnik motif, set with an array of colorful gemstones in radiant 14k gold. The dynamic, orb-like design—named after the famed 1957 Soviet satellite...
14k Gold
Multigem Domed Gold Sputnik Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
This domed "Sputnik" ring is an emblematic design of the 1950's. It is 18 karat gold with a variety of faceted stones that include: garnet; amethyst; citrine; blue topaz and tourmal...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sputnik Multigem Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sputnik was the name given to the design of gold domed half circles encrusted with gemstones. The style was especially popular in the 1950's. This fine example is especially desirab...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
New Platinum 18k Gold 5.13ctw AGL Colombian Emerald & Gia Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant and timeless custom made ring centers a wonderful Colombian emerald with minor oil only! On either side is a gorgeous elongated emerald cut diamond - GIA graded as color...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Multi Colored Gemstone Diamond Rainbow Necklace By H. Stern, 18K Yellow Gold 89g
Located in New York, NY
Multi Colored Gemstone Diamond Rainbow Necklace By H. Stern, 18K Yellow Gold 89.2 This extraordinary Necklace features a vivid bubble gum/pop art gemstone design studded with oval fa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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The mismatched, multiple-earring look may have started with fashion jewelry, but A-list fans have taken it to the next level.
From buttons to chandeliers, here are the top styles to get or give in 2020.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The classic circle has appeared in countless variations over the centuries.