$1,400
W 8 in D 3.5 in L 11.13 in
Henri Vever: French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century by Henri Vever (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Being himself a jeweler, Henri Vever was able to talk personally with all the people he writes about (or their followers), so the book has an unusual degree of authority.
$28,900 / set
H 3.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.43 in L 17.75 in
VEVER PARIS 1900 Edwardian Enamelled Platinum Necklace With Diamonds & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Fitted with a movable oval ring with a pearls station chain with a spring ring lock. Vever Paris Henri Vever directed the family jewelry business, begun in Metz by his grandfather ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Maison Plisson Et Hartz Chimera Brooch, French, circa 1900
By Plisson et Hartz
Located in London, GB
Jewellery featuring mythological beasts was in vogue in France during this period. According to Henri Vever, Maison Plisson et Hartz were the first to introduce the chimera brooch, a...
18k Gold
Emile Olive An Impressive Belle Epoque Brooch Pendant by Fonsèque & Olive
Located in London, GB
After Olive's death in 1902 Fonseque continued the business for a further twenty years. Literature: cf. Henri Vever's La Bijouterie Française au XIXe Siècle, translated by Katherine ...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Boucheron Retro 1940s 0.90 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Dress Clip Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
As fellow jeweller and historian Henri Vever said, Boucheron made pieces that “very few of his colleagues would have dared to make at the time.”2 1 & 2 Source: Neret, Gilles.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Silver Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring bears a close resemblance to one made by Georges Le Turcq pictured in Henri Vever’s seminal publication on French jewellery, ‘French Jewellery of the Nineteenth Century’ (ed.
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
Froment Meurice Renaissance Revival, Saint Cecilia Pearl and Ruby Gold Brooch
By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
Comparable examples by Froment-Meurice are held in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, Birmingham Museum, and the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim, while drawings of related ...
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Saint Cecelia Chatelaine Pendant by Froment-Meurice, French, circa 1850
By François-Désiré Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
A drawing of this design is included in Henri Vever’s ‘French Jewellery of the Nineteenth Century’, London, 2001, page 234.
Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
$18,898
W 0.52 in L 0.67 in
Le Saché Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sapphire Ruby and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1890
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
He was recognised by his peers, in 1901, with a large silver-gilt plaque, awarded for what Henri Vever referred to as the “rare talents and absolute integrity of an excellent artist ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Henri Vever Art Nouveau Silver Thistle Cloak Clasp Designed by Ferdinand Erhart
Located in London, GB
La Bijouterie Française au XIX siecle Henri Vever, 1908, translated into English by Katherine Purcell, French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, London 2001,illustrated p.1037; Vivie...
Silver, Gilt Metal
Vever Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant/Brooch
By Vever
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1907-1910. Henri Vever was a third-generation jeweler who, along with his brother Paul became partners in the family business in 1874.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vever Art Nouveau Gold and Enamel Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau 18 karat gold dress set with a pair of cuff links and three shirt studs by Henri Vever. The intricate Gothic revival, Celtic inspired motif centers on a delicate...
18k Gold
Maison Péconnet French Art Nouveau Peridot, Diamond, Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Pictured with round diamonds in French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, by Henri Vever, publisher Thames & Hudson, 2001, page 1035.
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
Classical Revival Cabochon Garnet And 18k Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Size: 7 Weight: 13.05gr Similarly styled Art Nouveau ring settings, all to be set with a single circular cabochon, and many with Greco-Roman mythical subjects, can be found on page ...
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Stick Pin by the Sculptor Jean Auguste Dampt, circa 1898
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Nouveau Stick pin by the sculptor Jean Auguste Dampt for Charles Rivaud lustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jew...
Emerald, Gold
Plisson et Hartz Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Woman Flower Sculpture Scarf Ring
By Plisson et Hartz
Located in London, GB
cf. Henri Vever's La Bijouterie Française au XIXe Siècle, translated by Katherine Purcell, p. 904, 1053, 1056, 1057,1058, 1059, 1060 & 1063.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Lucien Gautrait French Art Nouveau Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Pictured in Masterpieces of French Jewelry, by Judith Price, Running Press, 2006, page 48. Pictured in Henri Vever French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century, Thames Hudson, 2001, pag...
White Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Desbazeille Moonstone and Diamond Angel Ring
Located in London, GB
The ring is French made by Desbazeille and features in Henri Vever, La Bijouterie Francaise au XIXe Siecle (1800-1900), Page 555.
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
PAUL BRIANCON Art Nouveau Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
Beginning with Lalique also the goldsmiths recognised the potential of transforming this motif from nature into a purely decorative form. According to Henri Vever Lalique had 'an ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold
H 3.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.24 in L 26 in
VEVER Paris 1920 Deco Platinum Necklace-Brooch With Jadeite, Diamonds & Onyx
By Vever
Located in Miami, FL
Depicting birds, trees and flowers foliage theme symbolising fertility and prosperity Vever Paris Henri Vever directed the family jewelry business, begun in Metz by his grandfather...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum
Sold
H 4.34 in W 1.58 in L 19.69 in
Guillemin Frères Fin de Siècle Enamel Turquoise Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Guillemin Frères created a marvelous jewel embracing the fusion of Art Nouveau and Egyptian Revival. Literature: cf. Henri Vever's La Bijouterie Française au XIXe Siècle, translated ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
1900 Art Nouveau Opal Gold Ring by Albert Chambin
Located in London, GB
Paris 1 x Marquise opal 18kt yellow gold with French assay marks & makers mark 8 grams 2.6cms long x 1.6cms wide Very fine The Paris Salons Jewellery Vol.1 The Desi...
Opal, Yellow Gold
Leopold Gautrait Art Nouveau Enamel and Gem-Set Ring, circa 1900
By Leopold Gautrait
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
The maker, identified as Lucien or Léopold Gautrait (1865-1937), is known to have worked for the leading jewellery firms of Henri Vever, Boucheron and Léon Gariod in Paris.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond-Set Feather Aigrette/Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond-set feather brooch, the two realistically carved feathers encrusted with old European-cut diamonds, tied with an old-cut diamond-set ribbon, the diamonds weighing...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fontenay Enamel and Gold Pendant Locket
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in New York, NY
Gold pendant locket with painted enamel miniature of Venus and Cupid surrounded by diamonds. Cf.: Henri Vever, French Jewelry of the 19th Century, pg. 18.
French Turquoise Diamond Gold Locket
Located in Austin, TX
The locket is depicted in Henri Vever's book, French Jewelry of the Nineteenth Century.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 1800s French 18kt Gold Diamond & Ruby Spider Brooch
Located in New york, NY
A similar example of such a brooch and design can be found in the book by Henri Vever's French Jewelry of the 19th century which was designed by Rene Lalqiue who was known for creat...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Brooch in Silver, Probably Pforzheim
Located in PARIS, FR
The great masters of Art Nouveau were passionate about it, René Lalique, Eugène Feuillâtre, Henri Vever, etc. In Japan, this technique is known as "shoota-hippo".
Silver, Enamel
Antique Limoges Enamel Silver Gold Renaissance Revival Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
He wrote and taught extensively and also created jewelry plaques for the jewelers Lucien Falize and Henri Vever. The pendant has a glass-fronted compartment for hair at the back, and...
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 19th-century Gold Ring with Head of the Virgin by Louis Wièse
Located in Chicago, IL
On the lower part of the hoop is the maker’s mark “WIESE” (used by Louis Wièse from 1890 to 1925), the maker’s mark in lozenge shape and above the eagle’s head (French guarantee mark...
Gold
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. Woven Aquamarine Necklace with Vintage Butterfly Centerpiece
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece is made of all faceted Aquamarine, Green Onyx and solid 14k Yellow Gold findings all woven together into an intricate tight lace design. Due to the stones' translucent nat...
Aquamarine, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
On Hold|$8,500
H 14 in W 10 in D 2 in
Kochert: Imperial Jewellers in Vienna: Jewellery Designs 1810-1940 (Book)
By Kochert
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a rare and important book. It offers a faithful illustration of a great documentary source, namely the jewellery designs created between 1810 and 1940 by A.E.Kochert, the pre...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A true collector’s piece from John Galliano’s most theatrical and romantic era at Dior. This gown comes from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, “In a Boudoir Mood,” where ling...
Antique Moonstone Silver Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful Edwardian moonstone necklace set in silver. It is said if your lover gives you a moonstone necklace when the moon is full you will always have a passion for each other. Mo...
Moonstone, Silver
Victorian 2.30 Carat Opal and 2.54 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.30 carat opal and 2.54 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of e...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
90s John Galliano Teal Blue Silk Halter Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s John Galliano empire sweetheart bust bias cut gown with thin spaghetti strap with slit. Big bow ties in the front. Fit US size 4 or 6 Bust 34 - 36 inch /Waist: 32 inch / hip ...
$2,429
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit comprising: button up shirt with embroidered orb, and high waisted mini skirt. Spring-Summer 1994
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
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.