Vintage White Gold and Diamond Handwind Watch Ring
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, this vintage watch ring is crafted in white gold and accented with sparkling diamonds around the bezel.
Diamond
1960's Swiss Vintage Ladies Original Ring Form Watch - 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Domed Watch Face Novelty Ring
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Domed Watch Face Novelty Ring Measurements: Height: 1.34 inches (3.4 cm) Width: 1.10 inches (2.8 cm) adjustable Size: 19/ US 83/4 adjustable Features: - ...
Vintage Diamond Platinum and 18K Gold Unisex Watch Face Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Unisex Platinum and 18K gold unisex compass ring features 0.30 carats of diamonds set into a watch face or compass-motif design, weighing 13.08 grams of platinum and gold combined. ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Elgin Cameo Watch Ring, Unisex, 20th Century
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Elgin ring crafted in solid 10K yellow gold, featuring a locket-style top with a carved cameo on one side and a functional Elgin Swiss watch hidden beneath.
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,390Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Watch Australian Opal White Diamond Blue Sapphire Gold Ring, Just Jules
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Ring by jewelry designer Julie Romanenko (Just Jules) showcasing a magnificent violet-hued natural round Australian opal cabochon with primary red and green fire, bezel...
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
1.56 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch in White Gold Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Art Deco 1.56 carat ruby and 1.02 carat diamond ladies cocktail watch crafted in 9k white gold; part of our vintage watch collection.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Gübelin Platinum Diamond Pearl Hidden Watch Ring
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exceptionally elegant vintage hidden watch ring by Gübelin, beautifully crafted in platinum and designed as a refined diamond-set floral motif concealing a Swiss mechanica...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage White Gold Detailed Pocket Watch Chain Necklace Dog Clip & Spring Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 4.36 Grams Chain Type: Detailed Link Chain Length: 13.5 Inches Chain Thickness/Width: 2.8mm (at the bar links) Clasp: Spring Ring & Dog Cli...
Gold, White Gold
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.00 Carat H-VS2, circa 1930s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Striking Art Deco platinum engagement ring featuring an incredibly bright and well proportioned Old European Cut center diamond, weighing approximately .70ct, H-VS2. In addition to t...
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold 0.50 Carat G-SI2, circa 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous 14k white gold diamond engagement ring featuring approximate 0.50ct round brilliant cut center diamond, G-SI2. The center stone is flanked by two bar-set straight baguette...
White Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Ring Watch 14 Karat Gold Friedebergs Mechanical Wind Up Jewelry Round
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed ring watch (circa 1930s to 1940s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The unique ring watch features a 17 jewel mechanical wind-up movement. The movement was recently ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Triple Signed Yellow Gold Watch Ring
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ring Watch by Rolex. Details: Ring Size: 4 Weight: 8.5 grams Case Top: 15mm x 19.5mm Movement: Manual cal. 280 17J Movement Stamped Hallmarks: Dial: Rolex P...
18k Gold
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H 0.58 in W 0.58 in Dm 0.58 in L 0.26 in
Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
By Rolex
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very rare watch ring made by Rolex in the 1950s. It is a size 6.5 BUT the band is sizeable. The band is 14k White and Yellow Gold and is geniously put together to make it...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage Longines Watch Ring
By Longines
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Vintage Longines watch ring. It features a circular face with a cream dial, gold hour markers and gold hands.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Square Omega Watch Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Vintage Omega watch ring. It features a square face with a gold dial, black hour markers and black hands.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Vintage 9kt Gold Watch Ring, Dennison Case, Birmingham, 1977
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega vintage 9kt gold watch ring Watch Maker: Omega Case Maker: Dennison Made in Birmingham 1977 Ref 517987 Dimensions - Size: 2.5 x 2.3 x 2 cm Weight : 7.47 grams Manual Winding...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Vintage KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Flip-Top Ring Watch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Amazing unique KJL (Kenneth Jay Lane)ring watch featuring a flip-top set with a black onyx, surrounded by cubic zirconium crystals. Black enamel shoulders. Expandable shank, suitable...
Stainless Steel
Vintage and Unusual, Rose Cut Amethyst and Citrine Dress Watch, 18K Yellow Gold.
Located in Canterbury, England
A unique and stunning statement piece, which we date to circa 1960s, and truly evoking the period, our large and notable dress ring in 18k yellow gold features a prominent rose cut a...
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Etched Rectangular Link Pocket Watch Chain W/ Spring Ring Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Weight: 8.60 Grams Length: 14.5” (measured on ruler) Clasp: Large spring ring & dog clip Condition: Vintage - Excellent condition! Stock Number: JO-71043121-...
14k Gold
Vintage Kimmel 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Chain w/ Dog Clip & Spring Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.80 Grams Chain Type: Faceted milgrain and cable link chain Chain Length: 15 Inches Chain Thickness: 2.53mm Clasp: Spring Ring & Dog Clip I...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Unique Open Watch Chain Link w/ Dog Clip Spring Ring & Bar
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold - 1 Small End Link is Gold Field Weight: 18.25 Grams Chain Type: Unique Open Link Chain Chain Length: 11 Inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width &...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Swiss Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Watch Ring by Bucherer, Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual 0.29 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold watch ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 9 Karat Gold Winegartens London E. C. 2 Clock Watch Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an exceptional watch ring designed by Winegartens London. It is crafted in 9K slightly yellow gold.
9k Gold
1960s 14k Gold Geneva 17 Jewel Ring Watch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Very Cool 60's Vintage windup 14K Watch Ring. Measures .69" in diameter.
14k Gold
Gucci Vintage Brown Leather 5 Ring Agenda Notebook Cover with Watch
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
It features a built-in watch with manual winding in the cover. 5 ring binder.
Vintage Yellow Gold 11" Curb Cuban Watch Chain w/ Dog Clip Spring Ring & Bar
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.72 Grams Chain Type: Curb Cuban Link Chain Chain Length: 11 Inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width & Thickness: 3.8mm (0.15") - 2m...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Watch Ring
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a gorgeous vintage piece which has been hand crafted from 18ct Yellow Gold. This ring is beautiful as a stand alone ring with 6 gold balls on each side of the face as a frame, a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Watch Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Age: Vintage 1950's Brand: Tiffany & Co Style: Watch Ring Metal: Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds & Sapphires
Diamond, 18k Gold
9 Karat Gold Vintage 1920s Mechanical Ring Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning pre-owned vintage gold hand winding ring watch is in good working condition and it is running well.
9k Gold
10kt Solid Gold Hand Constructed Art Deco Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's SIZE: 8 This unique hand made ring is set with a genuine Hematite Stone that is hand carved by m...
Men's 5 Diamond Ring in 14 Karat and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Elegant Men's Diamond Ring in 14K yellow Gold and Platinum. The ring features 5 round brilliant cut diamonds set in Platinum. Each diamond measures approximately 4.00 mm and weights ...
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1.63 Carat Men's Diamond Gold "Rolex" Style Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Men's "Rolex" Style Diamond Ring The ring is 14K White And Yellow Gold There is 1.63 Carats in Diamonds G/H VS The ring measures 0.75" x 0.75". The ring is a size 9.5, sizable. The r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Buren Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Articulated Lugs From the 1940's
By Buren
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Buren Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CAL...
Gold-filled
1940s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Platinium Gold Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark, and platinum. Incredible retro ring, its setting is formed of a wide ring and a tray with two convex gold discs each with a scroll decorat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Juvenia Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Style Ladies Watch From 1950's High Grade
By Juvenia
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Juvenia Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 19mm MOVEMENT / CA...
Gold-filled
French 1930s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark, and platinum, dog head hallmark. Round shape, this charming Art Deco ring is decorated with an antique- cut diamond in the center, t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Mens 1 CTW Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold mens 1 CTW diamond fashion ring. This mens ring has 24 diamonds on the face and detailing along the side of the ring. Measures a size 7 1/4 and has a weight of 17.09 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jacques Gold Plated Couture Fashion Oversized Quartz Watch, circa 1980s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jacques Couture STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern Oversized METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Plated CIRCA: 1980's DIMENSIONS: Length 52mm X Width 41mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Quartz DIA...
Lip Gold Plated Vintage New circa 1974 Mechanical Wristwatch
By LIP 8
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
LIP New vintage watch from stock, circa 1974. Gold plated, brown bracelet. Brown dial. Indexes and gold needles. Date 3H. Mechanical movement. Warranty 1 year.
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogaz Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is rectangular in shape, the cream colored back with golden Arabic numerals. It is marked "RECO Swiss". The bracelet is a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1920's Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique 1920's Watch 1.20ct Brilliant Round Diamonds G-H Color VS-I Clarity Beautiful Blue French Cut Sapphires Platinum Case and Band Fits a 5.75 - 6 Inch Wrist 24 mm Wide Case 2...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum White Gold Art Deco Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning and very elegant oval 1920 Art Deco wrist watch features a platinum and Diamonds case along with the dial's stylized numerals. The white gold mesh band is smooth, sleek...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is square, decorated with golden Arabic numerals. The bottom marked "Juvénia Swiss manufacture Switerland". Small ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,998Sale Price|20% Off
Men's 18K Yellow Gold 0.94ctw Round Diamond Dual Finish Ribbed Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent men's ring was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a fine and super fiery round brilliant cut diamond which weighs approximaltey 0.94 carats. The diamond i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Universal 18 Karat Two-Tone Covered Lid Ladies Watch Handmade
By Universal
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt 2-Tone CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
$15,720Sale Price|20% Off
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sold|$2,995
H 0.28 in W 0.63 in L 1.54 in
Glycine Watch Co Art Deco Platinum 4.03tcw Diamond Women's Watch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite timepiece features a rectangular face adorned with intricate diamond detailing along the bezel. The watch showcases a delicate floral motif at the top and bottom, enha...
Diamond, Platinum
Omega watch. Omega 14k and Diamond Vintage Ladies wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. 14k White Gold Case with multiple diamonds. Condition: Watch winds up and ticks. Needs daily winding. Beautiful Geometri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$2,730
Dm 0.91 in
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Rare Black Mystery Dial with Windup Manual Movement. ref 7007873 Condition: Has some d...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$18,500
H 0.71 in W 0.87 in L 0.27 in
Pristine Vintage Ladies Yellow Gold Oval Piaget Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Piaget
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pristine, vintage 18K yellow gold Mid-20th Century ladies Piaget watch with integral Piaget 18K gold band, appears to be in almost new condition. It's clear that it's previous o...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A dazzling example of Art Deco elegance, this exquisite wristwatch by Oscar Heyman for Tiffany & Co. is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The cream dial is adorned with stri...
Diamond, Platinum
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.87 in W 0.62 in L 8.5 in
Glycine Platinum Diamond Emerald Art Deco Wristwatch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Art Deco Glycine Watch featuring a platinum case with a diamond shaped face and channel set emeralds and prong set diamonds on a platinum mesh band. Glycine Swiss movement. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch, 1.80ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage ladies watch, beautifully crafted in a combination of a platinum case and victorian cut natural diamonds on black velvet leat...
Diamond, Platinum
1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Art Deco 3.00ct Diamond Longines Cocktail Watch, c.1920s
By Longines
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Art Deco era comes this stunning Longines cocktail watch. Crafted in platinum, this beautiful timepiece is adorned with a collection of old cut diamonds, both surroundi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Watch in Platinum and White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Nashville, TN
An elegant time piece from the Art Deco era, this Tiffany & Co. lady's cocktail watch pairs a platinum rectangular case with a 14-karat white gold flat snake-link bracelet — a classi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vacheron Constantin Diamond Art Deco Ladies Watch Platinum Manual Carre 2.73ctw
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Vacheron & Constantin Movement: Manual Number of Jewels: 18 Warranty: 1 year Era: Art Deco Date: May 11, 2026 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Silver Metal Content: Plat...
Diamond, Platinum
Franck Muller Nquistador 8005 L QZ Ladies Bracelet Watch - Stainless Steel
By Franck Muller
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
1960's Rolex Ladies Datejust 18K Pink Gold Watch 6517 Champagne Dial #24698
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1960's Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch Model: 6517 Serial: 1xxx13 ( numbers have been worn over time so full serial is not visible) This vintage Rolex ladies watch is set in 18K pink g...
18k Gold
Eszeha-Chopard Art Deco Diamond's Watch, Platinum Case, 14K Bracelet, 1920s
By Chopard
Located in PARIS, FR
Eszeha-Chopard Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch – Platinum, White Gold & Diamonds – Circa 1925 Rare and elegant Art Deco ladies wristwatch signed Eszeha-Chopard, dating from approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1930s Hamilton 12.00 Carat Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Square, Baguette, Old European, and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 12.00 carats. Signed by Hamilton Circa 1940s Size 6 3/4 inches
Diamond, Platinum
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.