Vannerie Hoop 18kt Gold Earrings by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Timeless elegance meets artisanal craftsmanship in these authentic Tiffany & Co. Vannerie earrings from the 1980s.
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vannerie Hoop 18kt Gold Earrings by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Timeless elegance meets artisanal craftsmanship in these authentic Tiffany & Co. Vannerie earrings from the 1980s.
Gold, 18k Gold
Vannerie Hoop 18kt Gold Earrings, By Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Timeless elegance meets artisanal craftsmanship in these authentic Tiffany & Co. Vannerie earrings from the 1980s.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie 18k Gold Woven Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Tiffany & Co. hoop earrings, part of the Vannerie collection, offer a harmonious blend of elegance and craftsmanship.
18k Gold
1989 Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Vannerie Hoop Earrings #25047
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Vannerie Hoop Earrings- Timeless elegance meets artisanal craftsmanship in these 18K yellow gold hoop earrings by Tiffany & Co.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,895
H 0.2 in W 0.6 in L 0.6 in
Vintage Tiffany & Company Vannerie 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A sophisticated pair of contemporary earrings by Tiffany & Company. Featuring an intricate woven design, these earrings showcase a captivating l...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings 1989
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Vannerie Basket Weave Hoop Earrings by Tiffany & Co.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Diamond Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Vannerie Basket Weave Diamond Earrings Backing: Paddle backs with Posts Metal: 18kt White Gold Dimensions: 11 X 10 X 11.3 MM Total Carat Weight: 0.48 CTS Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,985 / set
Dm 0.33 in
c2002 Tiffany & Co Vannerie Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Chic and stylish pair of vintage Tiffany & Co diamond Vannerie stud earrings crafted in 18k white gold (circa 2002).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Vannerie Basketweave Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Elegant and timeless vintage polished 18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co. diamond earrings from their "Vannerie" collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. "Vannerie" basket weave ear clips Basket weaving design, 18 karat yellow gold; marked T&Co., 750, 1995 Size: width 1.5 cm, length 1.5 cm Total weight: 9.4 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,400 / set
H 0.9 in W 0.54 in L 0.9 in
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie 18K Yellow Gold Basket Weave Hoop Earrings, Italy
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
These Tiffany & Co. Vannerie 18K yellow gold hoop earrings are a superb example of the brand’s craftsmanship from the early 2000s, reflecting timeless elegance with a modern twist.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1 in W 0.5 in Dm 1 in
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Vintage Vannerie Collection 2.8 Carats Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The earrings are from the Vannerie Collection by Tiffany & Co. in Italy each set put together by multi generational master Italian jewelers and It is absolutely stunning!
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Group of Gold 'Vannerie' Bracelet, Ring, and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holmdel, NJ
Tiffany & Co. Group of Gold 'Vannerie' Bracelet, Ring, and Earrings Set.
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold "Vannerie" Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pair of Tiffany & Co. gold "Vannerie" earrings, comprised of a domed lattice design, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, with posts and clip fittings, stamped "T & Co., 1989".
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Woven Vannerie Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co.'s Vannerie collection, a pair of diamond hoop earrings.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie 18k Gold Woven Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie 18k Gold Woven Hoop Earrings Marked: T&Co. 750 Approximate Dimensions: 2.2 cm (Length) 0.8 cm (Width) 17.4 grams in weight.
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold Vannerie Weave Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. "Vannerie" earrings created in 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Larger Yellow Gold Vannerie Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
The Vannerie collection is smart, well-tailored jewelry fashion at its Tiffany & Co. wearable best.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Stud Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie basket weave stud earrings finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Vannerie Basket Weave Earrings by Tiffany & Co. These earrings are made for pierced ears.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Round Clip-On Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. VANNERIE ROUND CLIP ON GOLD EARRINGS Mint condition 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 9gr Diameter: 0.6” *Comes with Tiffany box.
Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1997 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Vannerie J-Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as j-hoop forms with pierced basket weave motif Grooved with detail Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. C...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Hoop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold Basket Weave 1/2" 8.3g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Enhance your collection with these exquisite Tiffany & Co. Vannerie basket weave hoop earrings.
18k 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 woven basket open design from the 1990's.
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 woven basket open design from the 1990's.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Button Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage basket weave button earrings from the classic "Vannerie" 1990's collection from Tiffany & Co. finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold with omega clip backs.
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Vannerie Basketweave Clip On Hoop Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of Tiffany and Company 18 karat yellow gold Vannerie basketweave clip on hoop earrings.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Button Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gold woven lattice earrings by Tiffany from their Vannerie collection of the 1990's.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Vannerie Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Tiffany's Vannerie collection is smart, well-tailored fashion at its wearable best.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Tiffany & company 18K Yellow Gold Vannerie Collection Earrings, measuring 1/2 inch in length X 3/8 inch wide.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Company Vannerie Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company Vannerie collection 18k Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings, measuring 1 inch in length, 3/8 inch wide and weighing 8.7 Grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Diamond Platinum Huggies Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Step into a world of timeless elegance with these exquisite vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Diamond and Platinum Basketweave Huggie Earrings.
White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Vannerie Basketweave Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Basketweave hoop earrings made by Tiffany in 18 karat gold. Dated 1995. Post and clip backs. Measure 3/4" in diameter. These are the most wearable of earrings. Sold in the original T...
18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Vannerie Basket Weave Hoop Earrings by Tiffany & Co.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Vannerie Basket Weave Earrings #18641
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanneire Basketweave Earrings- These stunning earring by Tiffany & Co. are crafted in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold in an elegant basket we...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vannerie Basket Weave Earrings Rare Authentic
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
A pair of Tiffany and Company 18 karat yellow gold Vannerie basket weave clip-on hoop earrings.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.35 in L 0.35 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Vannerie Basket Weave Stud Earrings 2002
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie stud earrings are crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and feature the brand’s signature basket weave design, inspired by traditional hand-woven patt...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Half Hoop Earclip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These Tiffany & Co. Vannerie basket weave half hoop earclip earrings are a refined vintage design with a captivating texture.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Clip-On Earrings in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Clip On Earrings.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Diamond Platinum Basket Weave Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Crafted by Tiffany & Co for their Vannerie collection, the earrings are 12.7mm x 10mm wide and weigh 11.6 grams.
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Complete a chic outfit with this pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings. The elegant pair is crafted with 18k yellow gold and diamonds with finesse. Includes: Original Dustbag
Diamond, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY Gold "Vannerie" Button Earclips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The handsome gold earclips designed as openwork basketweave buttons, with sturdy clip backs, signed Tiffany & Co., from the "Vannerie" collection, ca. 1990.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Collection Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Toronto, ON
Classic 18KT yellow gold Vannerie collection Tiffany earrings. Finished with an omega clip. 17.8 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Collection Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This tapered hoop earring is from the Tiffany Vannerie collection which has become truly iconic.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Collection Woven Gold Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rich 18k gold is woven to create this easy to wear tapered domed hoop earring. Classic Tiffany design and quality! 7/8's of an inch in length
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Medallion 18 Karat Rose Gold Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These Tiffany & Co. Atlas Medallion hoop earrings are crafted in luminous 18K rose gold and feature the collection’s signature Roman numeral motif, inspired by the iconic Atlas clock...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Huggie Clip On Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Made from shining yellow gold in an intricate design, these huggie earrings make a good pick for casual occasions. Brand: Tiffany & Co. Material: 14k yellow gold Measurements: 23 x ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold from Van Cleef & Arpels France featuring round diamonds. Signed VCA France 750 18k with hallmarks and maker mark. Ring size 9 1/2. Weighs 13.5 gr....
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
An 18k Gold French Georges Lenfant Link Chain
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold long chain with eight shaped braided links alternated with polished eight shaped links connected with oval links with a worn master mark, most likely Georges Lenfant...
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Large Size Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Sapphire Earrings A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings each set with a central cabochon sapphire framed by 13 round cut diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Retro 18k Yellow Gold Shrimp Style Earrings 1950s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Retro 18k Yellow Gold Shrimp Style Earrings 1950s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of earrings. Truly a great piece at ...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Link Bracelet This vintage Cartier bracelet is crafted in 18k gold and features a refined link pattern composed of alternating elongated and rounded links. ...
18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany and co Gold Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Authentic Tiffany & co Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold approx 22.80 grams Stamp: 585 tiffany & co Double lock for extra security. Previously owned - Great condition as new....
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Piaget Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ballerina Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Vintage Piaget LAdies wristwatch. A highly collectible piece, for a delicate and elegant wrist. Crafted completely in 18k yellow gold, with white gold accents. Gold dial With ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Platinum Gold and Diamond 2 Leaves Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Tiffany & Company Jean Schlumberger Studios for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold 2 Leaves Ring, The Platinum Leaves on the Ring top measure 1/2 inch across and are set wi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k White And Yellow Gold Twist Swirl Band Ring 6mm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow & White Gold Band Ring. Vintage VCA ring with an unique yellow and white multi-tone gold twist/swirl design. 6mm width. The ring is engraved V...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Oval Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb oval hoop earrings made of small strokes of gold. They look as though they were made with a tiny paintbrush. No effort was spared as the design continues throughout the ba...
18k Gold
French Van Cleef & Arpels Two Row Diamonds and Twisted Rope Gold Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Two Row Diamonds and Twisted Rope Gold Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Stamped VCA and Made in France. Ring Size US 3. Total Weight: 9.93 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$34,668
W 2.37 in L 2.68 in
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Bangle Bracelet Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage 1970
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA diamond ropework bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, vintage from the 1970s, France. This two-part hinged bangle bracelet of an oval shape is des...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Quilted Woven Hoop Earrings - Yellow Gold 18k Pierced Italy
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Design: Quilted Woven Hoop Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Style: Graduated J-Hoop Fastening Type: Omega Closures Measurements Tall: 1 1/32" ...
18k Gold, White 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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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.