Victorian Gold Etruscan Locket with Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Substantial Victorian Etruscan Locket in 14k gold with Half Pearls from the mid 19th Century
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Gold Etruscan Locket with Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Substantial Victorian Etruscan Locket in 14k gold with Half Pearls from the mid 19th Century
Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Painted Etruscan Locket
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Painted Etruscan Locket of vermeil silver. Fontenay style painted porcelain
Vermeil, Silver
Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket
Located in New York, NY
Stunning example of Etruscan Revival craftsmanship, this 15k antique Victorian locket is
15k Gold
Victorian Carlo Giuliano Etruscan Revival Amethyst Locket
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in Napoli, IT
Precious Art Magnificent large locket from the Victorian period, artfully crafted by Carlo Giuliano
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Cabochon Garnet Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is an antique 15ct yellow gold oval locket pendant. The pendant was wonderfully handcrafted in
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,495
H 2.75 in W 1.75 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Photo Locket Necklace 2.75" Etruscan Flower Monogram
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Victorian Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver with a
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Locket: Etruscan Hardstone Cameo Cherub Design
Located in Brighton, GB
deeply charming Victorian hardstone cameo locket, crafted in rich 15ct yellow gold and dated to circa
Gold, 15k Gold
$4,500
H 1.25 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Victorian Tulip Crest Shield Intaglio Locket Pendant Necklace Agate Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique carved Crest Shield Victorian Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket Pendant with a stunning fully modeled
Gold-filled
Antique Victorian Gold Locket 16 Karat Etruscan Pearl, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant in an Etruscan open work motif set with
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
period. Details Period: Victorian, circa 1870 Style: Etruscan Revival Material: 14K gold with
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Etruscan 15k Solid Gold Hair Picture Locket Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an amazing antique hair/picture locket from Victorian England. The piece is solid 15k
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,500
H 1.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.38 in
Victorian Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Tooled Brooch with Locket, Circa 1860's
Located in Chatham, CA
Victorian yellow gold Etruscan Revival brooch with locket to the back - fine and elaborate engraved
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Locket 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 14 Karat Gold Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket pendant in an Etruscan
Gold, 14k Gold
$12,500
H 2.5 in W 1.25 in
Micromosaic Love Bird Dove Locket Necklace Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
flower motif and blue and white designs. The locket pendant is in the Etruscan Revival style with
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
$3,418
H 43.5 in W 43.1 in
15ct Gold, Early Victorian Floral Garnet & Pearl, Etruscan Locket Back Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Etruscan Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,850
W 1.4 in L 2.1 in
Victorian Enamel Pearl Locket Necklace 16 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
Epoque Picture locket pendant necklace in an Etruscan Revival motif. The locket is a perfect size - two
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$7,425
W 1.38 in L 2.5 in
Victorian Etruscan Revival Multi-Gem Enamel 14K Gold Antique Star Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and an oval-shaped locket pendant suspending from a fancy tapered bale with fanning
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,850
H 2.25 in W 1 in
Victorian Flower Maiden Locket Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful Victorian Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Locket Pendant with an image
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$1,362
W 1.19 in L 1.58 in
Victorian Etruscan 15 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Pearl Star Motif Locket Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian Etruscan Revival locket pin brooch crafted in 15K gold. The piece has an
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
1880 Etruscan Ornate Yellow Gold and Pearl Locket
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an exquisite 1880 Etruscan locket set in 14K yellow gold that features an ornate design
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charm Locket Bracelet Victorian Revival Midcentury Italy
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Step back in time with this exquisite mid-century vintage Victorian /Etruscan style charm /locket
Silver
Unavailable
H 1.42 in W 0.99 in D 0.48 in
Antique Victorian Etruscan Locket Pendant 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An exquisite ornate antique Victorian pendant crafted in solid 18ct Yellow Gold displaying fabulous
Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Gold Locket
Located in London, GB
Victorian gold locket with Etruscan revival granulation in superb condition
15k Gold
Rare Victorian Carlo Giuliano Etruscan Revival Amethyst Locket
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in Napoli, IT
Precious Art Magnificent large locket from the Victorian period, artfully crafted by Carlo
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14ct Solid Gold Cabochon Garnet Locket Brooch Ca 1880
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Victorian Etruscan Revival 14ct Solid Gold Cabochon Garnet Brooch Circa 1880's A Victorian
Late Victorian Ornate Oval Locket with Chain 9ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Gold Chain (as pictured) the listed price includes the chain. Era: Late Victorian 1890s Locket
Gold, 9k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14K Pendant Locket
Located in Henderson, NV
Antique Victorian locket from 1880. Crafted in 14k yellow white and rose gold, featuring a flower
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold Etruscan Style Locket, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold locket, with an oval outline, with ridge and wire twist Etruscan style work on
Gold
14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket
Located in Towson, MD
14kt yellow and rose gold Etruscan Revival locket. The Victorian era was filled with various
Diamond, Gold
Etruscan Revival Victorian Enamel 14 Karat Gold Beaded Locket, circa 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial oval locket decorated to front with scrolled twisted rope motif and gold beading
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Necklace and Locket
Located in London, GB
A Victorian, Etruscan Revival, gold necklace and locket, the oval locket with Etruscan style
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Banded Agate Gold Etruscan Locket/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely banded agate locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This beautiful piece, which
Agate, 15k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Bird Hair Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible micro mosaic locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This outstanding Etruscan piece
18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Dating back to the 1870s, this fabulous Victorian locket necklace, is artfully ornamented in
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel Garnet Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold sculptural pendant, almost Aztec in its rendering, but distinctly Etruscan in
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Etruscan 15k Solid Gold Hair Picture Locket Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an amazing antique hair/picture locket from Victorian England. The piece is solid 15k
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Bird Locket and Woven Chain in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible micro mosaic necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This outstanding Etruscan
18k Gold
Sold
H 1.74 in W 1.24 in
15ct Gold Victorian Gold Oval Shaped Locket with Seed Pears & Etruscan Gold Work
Located in Brighton, GB
exquisite Victorian locket is a true treasure. It is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and showcases stunning
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Etruscan Revival Emerald and Diamond Locket Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming bracelet expertly paying homage to an Etruscan style. This Victorian piece
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Starburst Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An oval Victorian Etruscan Revival locket centering a large cabochon cut amethyst encrusted with a
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Micromosaic Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant, Italy, Circa 1800
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An impressive Victorian 18K gold locket features a Roman micromosaic depicting a floral bouquet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket
Located in Venice, CA
This Victorian-era Etruscan Revival locket, circa 1870’s-1880’s, opens to reveal the daguerreotype
Gold-filled
Victorian Enamel Garnet Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold sculptural pendant, almost Aztec in its rendering, but distinctly Etruscan in
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Locket and Rope Chain
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
An antique locket in 14kt gold arrives complete with its original chain and the hallmarks of
14k Gold
Victorian Substantial Garnet Cabochon Etruscan Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely incredible garnet locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in vibrant
Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Substantial Diamond Etruscan Gold Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Made of 14kt yellow gold, this locket is simply
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
. What’s yours? Perhaps the locket back? Or the gorgeous shape? This brooch is classic of the Victorian
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Micro mosaic Locket Pendant Etruscan revival 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Archaeological Etruscan revival in vogue during the Victorian period The centre depicts Doves among blossoms on a
18k Gold
Etruscan Filigree Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Etruscan Filigree Yellow Gold Locket - Amazingly detailed Etruscan Wire-Work, 2.75 inches tall by
18k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Etruscan Revival Oval Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold locket, with two compartments, one glass-covered with a 9 karat gold bezel
15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Pendant Locket 14 Karat Gold Seed Pearls
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian era pendant (circa 1870s to 1880s), crafted in 14 karat yellow
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.25 in L 2 in
Garrard & Co Locket Etruscan Revival Enamel "P" Monogram 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
A MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM QUALITY ETRUSCAN REVIVAL VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE LOCKET BY THE JEWELERS TO THE
14k Gold
Sold
H 2.75 in W 1.38 in D 0.5 in
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14-Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Cupid Pendant Locket
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 14-karat yellow gold and enamel cupid pendant locket
Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Oval Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A striking antique oval locket made in the Etruscan Revival style. It's modelled in 18k yellow gold
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Diamond Fly Locket Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fine Victorian Etruscan Revival locket modelled in 15k Gold throughout. Incredibly detailed rope
Coral, 15k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Banded Agate Enamel Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptionally high quality 18k gold etruscan revival locket, the main body set with incredible
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 15 Karat Gold Locket Bracelet
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An utterly astonishing Victorian locket bracelet crafted in the Etruscan Revival style. The locket
15k Gold
FONTENAY Etruscan Revival Locket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite Etruscan revival weighty locket in 18K yellow gold with matt enamel scene of a dancing
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian "Vine Leaf and PAX" Gold Etruscan Revival Round Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb quality antique round locket with an vine leaf motif to the front, and PAX (peace) to the
18k Gold
Victorian Silver Locket and Etruscan Style Collar Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A magnificent antique Victorian silver picture locket engraved to the front with a classical
Silver
Etruscan Revival Victorian era 18k yellow gold locket / pendant
Located in Surfside, FL
Etruscan Revival Victorian era locket/pendant in 18k yellow gold. Locket opens to allow a picture
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.38 in W 1.38 in L 2.37 in
Antique Victorian Turquoise Etruscan Brooch Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A highly unique Victorian Etruscan revival brooch decorated with beautiful Turquoise stones and
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 3.12 in W 1.3 in D 0.48 in
Antique Victorian Etruscan Turquoise Locket Pendant Necklace in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Etruscan revival pendant from the mid-Victorian era (Circa 1860) depicting an
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Locket Necklace Alfonse Mucha Gorgeous
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique gold filled Victorian - Art Nouveau locket pendant necklace which features a beautiful goddess maiden woman with extraordinary flowing hair in the fabulous...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
$556
H 1.74 in W 1.19 in D 0.2 in L 16.93 in
Antique French Belle Époque Silver Pendant Necklace Markasites Coloured Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Belle Époque necklace was created out of silver in France towards the end of the 19th century. The design of the pendant shows a smaller and a larger bow crowning a garland. The...
Silver
Wendy Brandes 18K Gold Lion Ring With Sapphire Eyes and a Secret Inside
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
The Wendy Brandes "Maneater" collection consists of seven one-of-a-kind rings, each of which features a triumphant creature on top, with a tiny man tucked away inside of the band. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Diamond...
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...
18k Gold
$2,900
H 1.58 in W 1.66 in L 16.15 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm, surrounded by fine stylize...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Imperial Russian Cloisonne Enamel Necklace, Workmaster Alexander Dalman
Located in Chesterland, OH
An exceptional Imperial Russian cloisonné enamel necklace dating to circa 1899–1903, crafted by the distinguished silversmith Alexander Karlovich Dalman. The richly ornamented penda...
Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, original antique Victorian 0.24 carat emerald and opal 15 karat yellow gold three locket necklace; part of our diverse antique pendant collection...
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Baroque Revival Coral Cameo Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, Italy. These glamourous chandelier earrings feature elegant Baroque style and finely carved coral cameos. The look is one-of-a-kind antique chic underscored by fin...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Encrusted Heart Locket
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1880, this heart shaped locket is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, held up by tall buttercup prongs. The prongs are connected as a mount, separate from the locket, which has b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jadeite Jade Bangle, Certified Untreated
By Luxe Pieces
Located in San Francisco, CA
This all natural, untreated, type A, fei cui jadeite jade bangle with green veins in size 59.7mm. This bangle's inner diameter measures 2.35 inches (59.7mm) and outer diameter meas...
Jade
Alexander McQueen FW 2002 Black Silk Blouse Top Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
In the captivating language of Alexander McQueen's FW 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Collection, this jacket or blouse is a poetic embodiment of elegance and drama. Its sleek black Silk...
$7,387Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.6 in W 1.22 in Dm 6.65 in
Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Celestial Star Bracelet In 15Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Etruscan Revival celestial star bracelet. Very rare bracelet of a celestial star highly decorated, created in England during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), back in the 187...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15t Yellow Gold Victorian Amethyst & Moonstone Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Amethyst & Moonstone Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850 This large, oval, faceted Amethyst Victorian pendant is a true beauty. The Amethyst is framed in 15ct yellow gold, which ...
Amethyst, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Portrait Roses 14k Gold Locket Pendant and 18" Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Absolutely beautiful 14K Buttery Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Locket with a lovely woman's face surrounded by roses that is paired with an 18 inch 14K gold rope chain. The piece ...
Yellow Gold, 14k 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.
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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.