Victorian Watch Fob
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Pocket Watches
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects
Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian More Jewelry
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets
Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cufflinks
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Charm Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Chandelier Earrings
Peridot, Amethyst, Carnelian, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
18k Gold
Antique 1860s French Early Victorian Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Carnelian, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Gold
Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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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- How was a watch fob worn?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A watch fob was worn in one pocket of a vest. The wearer would feed the fob through a buttonhole and then drop the attached pocket watch into the opposite pocket. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a fob watch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A fob watch is called a pocket watch. The term comes from the fact that people often tuck the compact timepieces into their pockets after attaching them to a fob. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pocket watches from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a pocket watch fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket watch fob refers to the chain or ribbon to which a pocket watch is attached. Its purpose was to make the watch more readily accessible to the wearer. You’ll find a variety of pocket watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a watch fob used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A watch fob is a pocket watch chain. It is used to make the pocket watch more accessible, giving the user something to grab on to when pulling a pocket watch out of a vest or pants pocket. The classic way to wear a pocket watch is at the end of a fob in the waistcoat pocket. Shop a range of antique and designer watch fobs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
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