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.
Vermeil, Silver
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 the mid Victorian era and shows a high level of workmanship that is near impossibl...
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Cabochon Garnet and Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
Here we have a captivating pendant taken from the Victorian era. At the centre of this ornate piece is a cabochon garnet with its deep red hue drawing the eye.
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Stunning example of Etruscan Revival craftsmanship, this 15k antique Victorian locket is substantial in size with exquisite details.
15k Gold
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 gorgeous initial monogram on the reverse.
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Locket: Etruscan Hardstone Cameo Cherub Design
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 15ct Gold Circa 1870 * The gold chain is sold separately A superb and deeply charming Victorian hardstone cameo locket, crafted in rich 15ct yellow gold and ...
Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
The picture locket dates to the Victorian to Belle Epoque period circa 1840-1890.
Gold-filled
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 with Banded Agate or Sardonyx gems.
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
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 pearls in the most stunning warm brushed 16 Karat Rose Gold.
Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Fitted with its original pin and C-clasp closure, this brooch remains in very good antique condition and exemplifies the refined beauty of its period. Details Period: Victorian, ci...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k 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 consummate Etruscan Revival style.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 yellow gold and has its original patina in tact.
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 gold scroll pattern to the front panel - hand made featuring gold balls to the rim...
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 Revival Design of great beauty.
Gold, 14k Gold
Micromosaic Love Bird Dove Locket Necklace Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
The locket is 22 Karat Gold atop 14 Karat Gold. The locket dates to the Victorian period, circa 1830-1860.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
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 Victorian brooch, a true testament to the artistry of the era.
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel Pearl Locket Necklace 16 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely gorgeous Royal Blue Enamel, Pearl and 16 Karat Gold Antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant necklace in an Etruscan Revival motif.
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Flower Maiden Locket Enamel Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
The colors of the image with its blues and pinks and green background is absolutely gorgeous. The locket is 14 Karat Gold and is in the Etruscan Revival style which was very popular...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
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.
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 adorned with seed pearls. This locket is truly spectacular, not only because of its ag...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Etruscan design with twisting, curling cannetille workmanship, and a Pearl placed ...
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 Giuliano One of the leading jewellery masters during the Victorian period, rewarded by Que...
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 Etruscan revival cabochon garnet brooch, the central round cabochon garnet surrounded by...
Late Victorian Ornate Oval Locket with Chain 9ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Antique 9ct Gold Large Heavy Relief Engraved Locket, a truly rare collectors piece! The Locket is oval in shape, dating back to c1890-1900. Available as a locket only, or with 15" ...
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 bouquet design on the front, accented by delicate Etruscan Revival filigree work.
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 both sides, with a plain gold bail and a detachable ridged hanging loop, on a large bo...
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 revival movements where ancient styles were given a new sense of fashion.
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 Depicting three squares with floral decoration surrounded by a scalloped border Accente...
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 granulation and wire work, inside reveals photographs of a man and a woman, in late Victo...
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow 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 consummate Etruscan Revival style.
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 design, set in the center with a cabochon garnet and framed by crisp white enamel and gr...
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 yellow gold and has its original patina in tact.
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Antique Gold Locket 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 * THE GOLD CHAIN IS LISTED SEPARATELY This exquisite Victorian locket is a true treasure.
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 has been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and features a series of oval links, ...
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 starburst of eighteen rose cut diamonds surrounding an old mine cut diamond (app. 0...
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. This unique artistic tradition was born in Italy in the 18th Century, flourished in ...
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 of a young man.
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 design, set in the center with a cabochon garnet and framed by crisp white enamel and gr...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Perhaps the locket back? Or the gorgeous shape? This brooch is classic of the Victorian era, with wonderful detail and Etruscan styling.
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Micro mosaic Locket Pendant Etruscan revival 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian most wanted This beautiful Victorian period 18 KT gold has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT tested One very beautiful and distinctive in design, gold artwork, with beaded f...
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 1.5 inches wide
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, the locket in 15 karat yellow gold. The locket is oval in shape, with 4 floral e...
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 gold. Five 1.5mm seed pearls are set into the mount. Note: slight color variance ...
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 CROWN, R&S GARRARD & CO.
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. 14-karat yellow gold frame decorated with Etruscan details of bead and rope work ...
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 bracelet from Italy.
Silver
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, with applied rope and arrowhead detailing. It's a good quality, substantial piece...
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.
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 trapezium cut banded agate cabochons surrounding a central halo of natural pearls. T...
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.
15k 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 is made of vibrant 15kt yellow gold, has a large cabochon banded agate stone bezel s...
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 is crafted in vibrant 18kt gold, and comprised of a folding locket pendant featurin...
18k 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 Satyr playing pipes framed by rose cut diamonds. The piece is not signed Fontenay but...
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 reverse.
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 montage of peacock, fern leaf, and roses.
Silver
Etruscan Revival Victorian era 18k yellow gold locket / pendant
Located in Surfside, FL
Etruscan Revival Victorian era locket/pendant in 18k yellow gold.
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 crowned with a wonderful dome in the centre with a star set Diamond on top.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 piece is crafted in vibrant 18kt gold, and is comprised of a folding locket pendant tha...
18k 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 18kt yellow gold, this wonderful piece, which is particularly large in size, is det...
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 stunning and unusual.
Diamond, 14k 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 ornate sun with an icicle dropper below.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Victorian / Etruscan Revival Gold-Filled Bypass Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian gold-filled bracelet. In the Etruscan Revival style. With one lion's head terminal and one terminal with engraving and applied wire decoration & granulatio...
Gold-filled
Georgian 18k Gold Octagonal Miniature Ring, Circa 1790, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Vivid Pink Marquise Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest shapes, combined with the rarest color satur...
Pink Diamond
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Edwardian 14K Gold Rose de France Amethyst Bead Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
The hand faceted Rose de France amethyst beads in this 14k gold Edwardian necklace have stunning facets that catch the light like prisms. The center stone is a flattened teardrop-sha...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...
Diamond
$19,953
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
$15,825
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture 02/03 Silk Corset. A vision of bold sensuality and architectural elegance. This is piece is unworn and comes with the original tag from FW 2002/20...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic black Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Collection Bombshell vinyl trench coat. This stunning jacket exudes a hypnotic blend of dominance and sophistication. Its sculptural s...
Important Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat, 1970 Fall/Winter
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Museum Quality Yves Saint Laurent Early Haute Couture coat from fall/winter 1970 in a Russian style which predates his Opera Ballets Russes collection by half a decade...
Victorian Silver Fancy Collar Necklace and Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This collar necklace is engraved with fine detail. The locket has a bird and surrounding it are stars. Locket is empty for your treasures. Length: 44cm Chain Width: 18mm Locket Dim...
Silver
$22,706
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US8
Christian Dior by John Galliano Claret Evening Dress and Tunic Ensemble, fw 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Bias-cut satin-backed crepe evening dress ▪ Elegant full-length silhouette ▪ Side ...
Victorian Garnet Pearl Necklace Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 17 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET AND PEARL NECKLACE WITH FLOWER FLORETS IN THE CHAIN OF SUPERB DEEP RED WINE GARNETS OF THE HIGHE...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
Rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming and rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant, hand painted watercolor of angel carrying a red heart, set under glass in a verre eglomise frame. The beautifully detailed miniatu...
Gilt Metal
Antique Victorian 1880's Turquoise 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This beautifully fine necklace is made in Victorian times and created in warm 18 karat gold and set with turquoise cabochon stones. The necklace is created with three dome pavé turqu...
Turquoise, 18k 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.
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