Tiffany & Co Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Wheat Brooch pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage 1960s Tiffany and Co. brooch crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Designed in a stylized
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Wheat Brooch pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage 1960s Tiffany and Co. brooch crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Designed in a stylized
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Wheat Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. bracelet is meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch/Pin #23734
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch/Pin- This elegant brooch by Tiffany
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bracelet 3.80 Carats Wheat Link
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Monaco, MC
both yellow and white tones, the bracelet features Tiffany's distinctive wheat-link pattern—a
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,500
W 0.32 in L 5.75 in
Tiffany & Co. 1990's 1.04 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Wheat Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
concealed clasp closure With hinged figure eight safety Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Wheat Bundle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany brooch is beautifully crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and designed in the form
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Wheat Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
A mid-century Tiffany & Co. creation, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This brooch features a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sheaf of Wheat Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Tiffany & Co., New York. This chic 18k yellow gold brooch is the very picture of
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous long 18k yellow gold chain necklace by Tiffany & Co. Vintage (c.1970s) wheat link chain
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
This amazing Tiffany & Co. collar necklace features a wheat chain design in 18k yellow gold. Chain
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Woven Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crafted by the iconic Tiffany & Co., this 18k yellow gold necklace exemplifies elegance with its
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wheat Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist Weight: 9.86 grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Wheat Sheaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic brooch by Tiffany & Co. Beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold. The 11 diamonds weigh
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Yellow Gold Braided Wheat Chain Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This classic bracelet by Tiffany & Co. showcases a braided round wheat chain design masterfully
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wheat chain necklace is comprised of intricately woven links Brightly polished and graduating in
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Braided Wheat Bracelet w/box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Braided Wheat Bracelet This Tiffany & Co. wheat chain bracelet is
Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Wheat Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Estate Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co wheat link bracelet, crafted in 14k yellow gold
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.38 in D 0.4 in L 2.96 in
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Wheat Sheaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. diamond 18 karat yellow gold platinum wheat sheaf brooch, circa 1970. This iconic
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 1980s Vintage 18 Karat Gold Wheat Chain Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1980s Length: 16 1/4 inches Width
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co. Wheat Stock Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold, Length 2.25 Inches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Celebrate timeless craftsmanship with this elegant Tiffany & Co. wheat stock brooch, crafted in
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clasp With hinged figure eight safety Stamped for 14 karat gold Signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1980s
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Wheat Link Bracelet w/ Barrel Push Clasp
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 11.82 Grams Chain Type: 4.1mm Classic Wheat Link Chain
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Wordley Allsopp & Bliss Garnet 14 Karat Gold Wheat Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clasp closure. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Numbered and fully signed for Tiffany & Co.. With maker's
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1.75 Carats Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold Signed Tiffany for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1960s Length: 16 inches Width of
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.38 in L 16.5 in
Tiffany & Co. 1980's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Graduated Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
concealed clasp With hinged figure eight safety Stamped for 14 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Wheat Basket 18K Gold Hoop Earrings, circa 1990
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie pair of hoop earrings finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a
18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Wheat Basket 18K Gold Hoop Earrings, Circa 1990
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie pair of hoop earrings finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wheat Chain Necklace- This elegant wheat chain necklace by
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Wheat Sheaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold 'sheaf of wheat' brooch. Circa 1980. Detailed and beautifully
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully woven wheat chain necklace by Tiffany. The necklace is totally in the round as is the
14k Gold
Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Graduated Wheat Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 1980's Tiffany & Co graduated wheat chain design necklace. 16.25 inches in length. 14k
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Woven Wheat Chain Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stylish and finely detailed, this vintage Tiffany & Co 18k gold wheat link bracelet is the perfect
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Wheat Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Wheat Bracelet 7.5 Inch Length 5.3mm Height 9.5mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Russian Wheat Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. RUSSIAN WHEAT CHAIN 18k Yellow Gold Chain: 16" Chain weight: 26.6 gr Chain width
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Wheat Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co. Wheat Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch: Metal - 14k Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Braided Wheat Link Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This well crafted, high polish finish, Tiffany & Co. braided wheat link bracelet would be a
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Gold Wheat Chain Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bracelet is designed as a polished gold woven wheat chain Completed by a barrel clasp with a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980s Vintage 18 Karat Gold Wheat Chain Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clasp with a fold-over safety Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1980s
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Wheat Chain Bracelet, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Designer
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped Chain Style: Wheat Chain
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wheat Braided Chain Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
1960s Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wheat Braided Chain Necklace 16 Inches long, 4.2 mm thick
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Wheat Link Chain Bracelet w/ Original Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.16 Grams Length: Measure 7.25" Next to a Ruler. Will
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Rope Link Bracelet Russian Wheat Weave 7.5" 4mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Tiffany & Co. Russian rope weave bracelet is a refined piece featuring a woven design. Crafted
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany and Co. 18K Wheat Chain Braided Bracelet 12.5 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Braided 18K Gold Bracelet A masterpiece of craftsmanship and design, this Tiffany
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.16 in L 24.01 in
Tiffany & Co. 14k gold 24" Long Round Woven Wheat Chain Necklace 4mm wide 28g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. chain necklace, a testament to timeless
TIFFANY Gold Wheat Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
This mid-century Tiffany brooch features delicate shafts of 18K gold wheat that are cinched in the
18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Wheat Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & CO. wheat brooch in 18kt yellow gold
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Gold Platinum Diamond Wheat Bunch Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold and platinum brooch, crafted by Tiffany & Co, featuring wheat bunch, decorated with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Russian Wheat Weave Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co Bracelet Russian Wheat Weave Chain 18k Yellow Gold Total Mass = 12.3 grams 4
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in QLD , AU
A true collectors piece, an estate Tiffany & Co Wheat Sheaf pin that looks perfect on any outfit
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,000
H 0.51 in W 1.8 in L 1.93 in
Antique Tiffany & Co Art Deco 14k Gold, Enamel, Jade, & Diamond Mirrored Compact
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco gold and enamel powder compact. By Tiffany & Co. In 14k yellow gold. With a marbled, blue enamel underside and a black enamel central band. The top with ...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Enamel
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 1.3 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.51 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Dimensions: 33 x 20m...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,200
W 1 in L 2.5 in
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Sapphire Brooch, circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The brooch is 24mm wide, 2.25 inches in length, made of 18K yellow gold, and weighs 6.40 DWT (approx. 9.95 grams). It also has seven round sapphires.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Jade Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Jade Flower Brooch A round jade brooch with a center rose adorned with a round-cut diamond. Approximate Diameter: 1.25" Signed: Tiffany & Co Metal Type: 14-karat yell...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a repeating pattern of diamond-set openwork links and flower-shaped clusters. Each curved link is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Cartier Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Clip Pendant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful estate Cartier four leaf clover with heart-shaped leaves and ruby gemstones clip pendant brooch. A perfect sentiment of luck and love. Artistic design, excellent workmansh...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Flower Platinum Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Vintage Platinum Diamond Sapphire Flower Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 85 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 3.5ct 6 Round sapphires total weig...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 1970s 18K Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. bracelet in 18K yellow gold. It was made in Germany in the 1970's. Measures 7 inches long and 9/16 inches wide. Circa 1970s.
18k Gold
Tiffany and Co. Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Emblem of Elegance and Grace Indulge in the enduring beauty of this Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with three spark...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Emerald Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Tiffany & Co brooch with emeralds and diamonds approx. 2.50-2.80ctw in diamonds. Measures - 55mm x 22mm. Weights 16.1 grams. Marked Tiffany & Co Irid Plat.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cartier 'Les Oiseaux Liberees' Sapphire Diamond 5-Piece Suite
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing celebration of freedom and elegance, the Cartier Les Oiseaux Libérés suite captures the grace of nature in dazzling brilliance. Crafted in 18k white gold and adorned wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Pearl Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1980s, these Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are composed of Tahitian and South Sea pearls, 18K gold, and over 12 carats of diamonds. Each is designed as a Tahitian pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany Retro Gold and Diamond Feather
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Oversized Retro feather spray by Tiffany in 14k gold with a spine of diamonds set in platinum. 1940s USA. 4" x 1.5". Excellent condition.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Harry Winston Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Suite, circa 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A stunning testament to timeless elegance, this Harry Winston vintage platinum ruby and diamond suite from the 1980s showcases the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Designed by the renowned...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Georges Lenfant 18k Gold Bracelet
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold bracelet with circular woven links connected by polished domed links, master mark Georges Lenfant, Paris. weight: 66.16 grams length: 19.5 cm
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sculpted Fan Earrings and Brooch Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. matching brooch and clip-on earring set, crafted in 14K yellow gold and designed by the renowned George Schuler. This Mid-Century...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.
In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.
In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
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Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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