Victorian Gold Filled Slide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Gold Filled Slide Bracelet from the 1880's. Pinkish gold chain mesh bracelet with center
Antique 1880s American Victorian Chain Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Gold-filled
Victorian Gold Filled Slide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Gold Filled Slide Bracelet from the 1880's. Pinkish gold chain mesh bracelet with center
Natural Pearl, Gold-filled
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Enamel Tassel Slide Bracelet
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 14K yellow gold Victorian enamel tassle bracelet. The gold-mesh bracelet ends off with
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Genuine Natural Stone Cameo Victorian XL Gold Slide Bracelet '#J4362'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Genuine Natural Stone Cameo Victorian XL Gold Slide Bracelet (#J4362) Victorian cameo bracelet
14k Gold
1960s Victorian Revival 14K Gold Multi-Gemstone Cameo Slide Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cameo Slide Bracelet featuring a collection of ornate, multi
Agate, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Victorian Gold, Garnet, and Star-Set Diamond Belt Strap Slide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold, garnet, and diamond slide bracelet of belt strap design, the gold
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold Mesh Tassel Slide Bracelet with Seed Pearls and Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gold Mesh Bracelet with Ornate Clasp. This exquisite bracelet is crafted in gold. The
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Aquamarine Bracelet Slider
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This Victorian-inspired aquamarine bracelet slider is part of our estate collection. It is made of
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,450
W 0.94 in L 7.75 in
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstones 2 Row Slide Charms Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 74.75 Grams Type: 4 Cable Link Chains w/ Dual Row Slide Charms Length: Measures 8.25 Inches Next
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
$8,600
W 0.9 in L 7.2 in
14k Gold and Colored Stone Mid-20th Century "Victorian Tribute" Slide Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-20th century slide bracelet is from a genre of similar pieces, all derived and created as
Turquoise, Tiger's Eye, Pearl, Garnet, Coral, Citrine, Chalcedony, Ameth...
14KT Amethyst and Diamond Bracelet Slider
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This Victorian-inspired amethyst and diamond slider is part of our estate collection. It is made of
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,998
W 1.12 in L 8 in
Victorian Revival 14K Gold Black Enamel Tassel Fancy Slide Buckle Strap Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
, Victorian Revival statement bracelet. The enamel is perfect. All original and excellent condition! Stock
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gold Filled & Gold Top Victorian 16 Slide Bracelet with Garnets, Rubies, & Pearl
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gold filled bracelet with gold filled and gold top variety of 16 Victorian watch chain slides
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled
French Antique Gold, Ruby, Diamond, and Enamel Buckled Strap Slide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique woven gold jarretière slide bracelet designed as a buckled garter with cushion-cut ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Gold Turquoise Slide Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
Victorian slide bracelet, make in 14K yellow gold and centered with circle cluster of robin's egg
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Garnet and Pearl Gold Filled Tassel Slide Bracelet
Located in Long Beach, CA
Antique Victorian garnet and pearl gold filled mesh bracelet with a foxtail chain tassel. The
Garnet, Pearl, Gold-filled
Gorgeous Gold Filled Mesh Slide Bracelet in Victorian Style
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a gorgeous Victorian styled gold mesh slide bracelet, unmarked but probably gold filled
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Buckle Mesh Slide Bracelet with Fringe
Located in New York, NY
Unmarked 18 karat gold mesh buckle bracelet with fringe end. Adjustable, closes by pressing in both
18k Gold
Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Portrait Slide and Bead Bracelet
Located in Calabasas, CA
Unique 14 karat gold slide and bead bracelet. Featuring individual ovals of bezel-set porcelain
14k Gold
14K & 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Slide Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14K & 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Slide Bracelet - American Made, Awesome example of a Victorian
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Slide Bracelet with 15 Antique Slides
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A jewel steeped in sentiment and history, this Victorian slide bracelet features 15 individual
Opal, Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
Victorian Slide Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A collection of ten Victorian slides, strung together and forming a sort of charm bracelet, a
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Slide Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Assembled in the 1950s from Victorian charms originally made in the late 1800s, slide bracelets are
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Opal, White Diamond, 14k Gold,...
Victorian Slide Bracelet with Corundum, Ruby and Diamond
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
American slide bracelet in 14k yellow and rose gold. For those enthusiasts of this celebrated style
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Cameo Yellow Gold Slide Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14K & 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Slide Bracelet - American Made, fantastic example of a Victorian
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Tassel Seed Pearl Black Enamel Slide Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Victorian slide bracelet with seed pearls, tassel and black enamel
Victorian Tassel Enamel Slide Bracelet 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Victorian slide bracelet fashioned in 9 karat yellow gold. The bracelet can be worn at any size
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Gemstones Gold Slide Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely collectable Victorian slide bracelet. Made of 14 karat yellow and white gold and set with
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Gold, ...
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H 0.98 in W 7.87 in D 1.38 in
Victorian Antique 14k Gold Slide Tassel Strap Bracelet with Enamel & Seed Pearls
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A finely fabricated 19th century Victorian slide bracelet decorated with a tassel fringe. Executed
Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14k Slide Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible and unique multi-charm slide bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This stunning
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Victorian Rose Gold Slide Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
15k rose gold slide bracelet, a collection of seven slides, separated by golden beads, each slide
Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian Multi-Gemstone Slide Compilation Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible and unique multi-gemstone slide bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Figural Charm Slide Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
The piece comes loaded with antique gold slides. Both sides of the bracelet are all signed and
Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Turq...
Victorian Silver Albertina Chain, Bracelet, Heart Slider
Located in NEWARK, GB
be worn as a bracelet. Such a pretty and romantic Victorian piece. The slider clasp is fixed in
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 14kt Multi-Gemstone Slide Compliation Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible and unique multi-gemstone slide bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Victorian Style Multi-Gemstone Gold Slide Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Vintage and lively with charm, this Victorian inspired slide bracelet displays a multitude of
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Revival Gold & Enamel Slide Bracelet Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A beautiful Victorian revival slide bracelet crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold. The bracelet is a
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Amazing Victorian Vintage Slide Charm Bracelet
Located in Derby, NY
Only One available Description: This exquisite vintage slide charm bracelet is a remarkable piece
Amethyst, Coral, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yel...
Victorian Antique Floral Motif Gold Slide Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic slide bracelet from the Victorian era, circa 1890’s. It has a hand carved and textured
Gold
Victorian Tassel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Slide Antique Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful Victorian tassel slide bracelet handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The woven gold
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Multi-Gem Pearl Opal Emerald Garnet 14 Karat Gold Slide Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Slide style bracelet comprised of geometric links alternating with gold ball beads All strung on
Amethyst, Garnet, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue ...
Victorian Revival Large Slider Charm Bracelet, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Gold plated - Features seven slider charms decorated with faux turquoise, faux pearls, jewel toned
Victorian Woven Chain Slide Bracelet Heavy Gold Fill Antique Original 1860's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Woven Chain Slide Bracelet Heavy Gold Fill Antique Original 1860's Gorgeous Hand
Gold-filled
Victorian Revival Slider Charm Bracelet By Goldette, 1960s
By Goldette
Located in McKinney, TX
tone - Features 15 unique Victorian Revival style slider charms - Accented with rhinestones, faux
Victorian Revival Slider Charm Bracelet By Goldette, 1960s
By Goldette
Located in McKinney, TX
- Features four slider charms situated between two stationary charms - Faux pearl, faux coral, faux
Sold
W 0.38 in D 0.25 in L 7.25 in
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold Multi Color Gemstone Slide Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
OTHER SLIDE BRACELET DESCRIPTION Vintage and lively with charm, this Victorian inspired slide
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue...
Victorian Woven Chain Slide Bracelet Heavy Gold Fill Antique Original 1860's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Woven Chain Slide Bracelet Heavy Gold Fill Antique Original 1860's Beautiful Condition
Gold-filled
Victorian Woven Chain Slide Bracelet Heavy Gold Fill Antique Original 1860's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Woven Chain Slide Bracelet Heavy Gold Fill Antique Original 1860's Beautiful Condition
Gold-filled
Victorian Woven Chain Slide Bracelet Heavy Gold Fill Antique Original 1860's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Woven Chain Slide Bracelet Heavy Gold Fill Antique Original 1860's Gorgeous Hand
Gold-filled
15ct Gold & Enamel Victorian Mesh Slide Bracelet Gold Ball Tassels & Seed Pearls
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold and Enamel, Victorian Mesh Slide Bracelet with Gold Ball Tassels and Seed
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Pearl Gemstone Gold Full Slide Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
14K Gold Full Slide Bracelet. The bracelet is in excellent estate condition and ready to wear. The
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold
W 1.12 in L 8 in
Victorian Revival 14K Gold Black Enamel Tassel Fancy Slide Buckle Strap Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
, Victorian Revival statement bracelet. The enamel is perfect. All original and excellent condition! Stock
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Gem Set Gold Slide Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
sixteen slides set with assorted stones including: diamond, opal, turquoise, tourmaline, garnet. The lock
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Russian Gold Slide Bracelet With Two Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique 14K gold slider bracelet with a puffed heart and a horseshoe charms (symbols of love
Antique Precious & Semi-Precious Gemstone Slide Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Antique Precious Gemstone, Semi-Precious Gemstone & Yellow Gold Slide Bracelet 12 slides
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Peridot, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Amethys...
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W 1.28 in L 8.25 in
Vintage 14K Gold Black Enamel Engraved Tassel Fancy Slide Buckle Strap Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
buckle smoothly slides over the strap, allowing the bracelet to be easily adjusted to the length of your
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique A initial slider bracelet, White enamel and pearl, 9k gold, Black silk
Located in NEWARK, GB
This sweet little antique slider bracelet is so pretty! It is a small sized black silk bracelet
Pearl, 9k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Slide Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A collection of seven Victorian slides, strung together and forming a sort of charm bracelet, a
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Slide Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible and unique multi-charm slide bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! This stunning
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k ...
Mid-20th Century 14k Gold "Victorian Tribute" Slide Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and fanciful 14k yellow gold "slide bracelet" was manufactured during the middle of
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Gold Filled & Gold Top Victorian 15 Slides Bracelet with Variety of Gemstones
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gold filled bracelet with gold filled and gold top variety of 15 Victorian watch chain slides
Agate, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
1960s Goldette Victorian Revival Double Row Slider Charm Bracelet, Signed
By Goldette
Located in McKinney, TX
- 7.5" length - Gold tone - Features 25 unique Victorian Revival style slider charms - Accented
1950s Gem Stone Gold Slide Link Bracelet
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1950s Slide Link 14-Karat Gold Bracelet A flexible bracelet featuring nine unique square links
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise,...
Retro Cameo and Gemstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Slider Bracelet
Located in MIAMI, FL
Amazing design on this vintage piece. This slider bracelet is crafted in 14k yellow gold. Amazing
Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Taj Mahal Slider Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Victorian era metal mesh slider bracelet is adorned by a glass cabachon encasing an
Victorian Slide Tassel And Pearl Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
HANDMADE MESH Pearl And 15ct gold slide bracelet with pearls and exhibiting a fringe tassel design
15k Gold
Victorian 49er Panning Prospector Diamond Slide Bracelet Gold Charm/Pendant
Located in Frederick, MD
Era: Victorian Measure*: 26.1mm (w) 17.1mm (h) 12.2mm (d)
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K Gold Multi-gem Slide Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A slide charm bracelet featuring 9 rectangular victorian era watch slides, refashioned as a slide
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1960s Cameo Slide Charm Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Charming Victorian style slide-on charm bracelet, composed of 12 gold charms in various shapes and
14k Gold
$24,534
Size: FR 36 / 38 - US 4 / 6
Givenchy Haute Couture mauve silk trained evening gown with cape, fw 2003
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy Haute Couture mauve silk evening gown ▪ Designed by Julien Macdonald ▪ Form-hugging torso with asymmetric draping ▪ Cut-out at hip edged with hand-rolled silk ▪ Asymmet...
Bulgair Serpenti Pave Diamond Peridot 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Size M
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2103 Comes With Box Only Model Serpenti Serial Number A8R*** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Diamond, Peridot Main Stone Weight 5.4ct approx Weight 61 g _________________________...
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural purse charm or pendant. In 18k gold. Bezel-set with 8 round cut rubies. In the form of a purse or lady's handbag that opens with a hinge to the base, a sna...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$14,311
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 ▪...
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....
Sold|$599 / item
W 1 in D 0.75 in L 2.75 in
Art Deco Sterling Silver Dragon Head Earrings with Emerald Tassel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of dragon head post earrings with emerald tassels. These sterling dangle earrings each has a dragon's head with green eyes and pavé-set crystal biting a ring. A 1.5 in...
Emerald, Sterling Silver
FABULOUS Thierry Mugler Couture SS 2001 Les Solaris Blouse Top Sheer Net Leather
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...
1940s Lilli Ann Silk Jacket with Elaborate Detail
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and grey silk and wool fitted 1940's jacket from Lilli Ann. The double breasted jacket has a winged front collar, long sleeves with fold back cuffs and front self c...
Cartier London Knot Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 2.12ctw in Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Cartier in London. Very rare ring, created in England at the London branch of the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the late 20th century. This cocktail ri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face Embellished with factory set diamond. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine lapis Dial, 25mm case( w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
F/W 2003 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Runway Babydoll Sheer Chiffon Pink Tank
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pink and black lace tank top from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, designed by Tom Ford for Fall/Winter 2003, debuted on the runway as look 18. Crafted from sheer light pink chif...
Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
The master craftsmen of Harry Winston have used over 20 carats of diamonds to create this elegant flower garland necklace which centers on an acorn-form cultured pearl drop. The desi...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.