White Gold Garnet & Diamond Engagement Ring -14k Oval 3.10ctw Milgrain Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 2.10ct Cut: Oval Color: Red Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw ...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Mandarin Garnet Stone 0.83 cts in 14K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the vibrant allure of natural Mandarin garnet with this exquisite pendant, beautifully set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dangling Opal, Diamond and Tsavorite Garnet Earrings in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 3.50 Carats Approximately Two Oval Cabochon Opals Weighing 1.75 Carats Approximately 20 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing ..10 Carats Two Ro...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 9.37ct. Pendant in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Red Garnet Pendant in 18KYG with White Diamond. Red Garnet: 9.37 carat, 16X10mm size, cushion shape.
White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 3.23ct. Pendant in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Red Garnet Pendant in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Solid 10k White Gold Natural Garnet & Opal Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A stunning selection of gemstones three Garnets and two Opals set within this delightful English Victorian style 10ct White Gold setting.
Garnet, Opal, 10k Gold, White Gold
Spessartite Garnet with Diamond Brooch/Pendant in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spessartite Garnet 52.82 carats with Spessartite Garnet 9.81 carats and Diamond 0.63 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.9 cm Length: 6.0 ...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet & White Topaz Stud Earrings - 10k Round 2.04ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnets Carat(s): 2.00ctw Cut: Round Color: Red Natural White Topaz Carat(s): .04ctw Cut: Round Total Car...
Garnet, Topaz, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Snake Colored Diamonds & Green Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Snake Colored Diamonds & Green Garnet Dangle Drop Earrings 44 Diamonds - 0.38 CT 10 Colored Diamonds - 0.28 CT 96 Green Garnets - 1.90 CT 4 Rubies - 0.09 CT 18K W...
Garnet, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Monkey White Diamond & Green Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "16 White Diamonds 0.10 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.05 CT 18KY 3.65 GM (WOTT)"
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Ring With White Topaz 5.82 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Garnet: 5.24 Carats White Topaz: 0.58 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Cus...
Garnet, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
White Gold Rhodolite Garnet Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Round 2.44ctw Engagement
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $35 or Down 1/2 a size for $35 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Rhodolite Garnet Carat(s): 1.61ct (weighed) Cut: ...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Fancy Diamond Garnet & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.20x2.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "4 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 35 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.09 CT 49 Ruby 0.82 CT 18KR 4.01 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Natural Mandarin Garnet Stone 0.56 cts in 14K White Gold Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Details SKU 1477 Metal type 14K White Gold Center Stone Mandarin Garnet Side Stones Diamonds Report N/A Necklace Length 16in Pendant Width 9mm Pendant Depth 5mm Pendant Height 12mm ...
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60 Carat Stone Size: 12 x 8 mm Cut: Emerald Rhodolite Garnets = 3.85 Carats White Topazes...
Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium
White Gold Garnet & Diamond Heart Cluster Necklace 18" - 14k Oval 9.30ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnets Carat(s): 6.65ctw Cut: Oval, Round, & Pear Color: Red Natural Rhodolite Garnets Carat(s): 2.63ctw Cut: Oval, Round,...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Spectacular Oval Diamond, Tsavorite Garnet, Lemon Quartz 14K White Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, large and luxurious diamond, Tsavorite garnet and faceted Lemon quartz 14K white gold earrings 20th Century Diamonds: H-I, VSI, .65 TCW Tsavorite garnets: bright green, wel...
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Antique Ring Oval Garnet Center with Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Antique Ring Oval Garnet Center With Accents Size 7.
Garnet, Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
Italian 18 karat White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Garnet
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian 18kt White Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds and Garnet entourage setting is a stunning and luxurious piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.00 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Diamond White Gold Pendant Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Swirl and flower design tsavorite garnet and diamond pendant enhancer necklace. 18k white gold multi strand necklace. 155 green tsavorite garnet MI, approx. 4.00cts 136 round brill...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kallati Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Band - White Gold 9k Rnd .63ctw Wedding Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1,060 Size: 8 1/2 Brand: Kallati Metal Content: 9k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tsavorite Garnets Carat(s): .43ctw Cut: Round Color: Green Natural Diamond...
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, White Gold
$399Sale Price|20% Off
Garnet Ring With White Topaz 5.82 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Garnet: 5.24 Carats White Topaz: 0.58 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Cus...
Garnet, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Detachable Rossella Ugolini White Diamonds Green Amethyst Garnet Drops Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini's exquisite Detachable drop earrings, meticulously crafted from 18K gold. The design features a radiant wavy strip adorned with diamonds, extending 3 cm from the lob...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, G...
White Gold Sculptural Pendant Necklace with Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Celestial Dancer Dakini pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold with oval cut dark blue sapphire in oval cut, 3,35 carats, and malaya garnet, pear cut, 1,15 carats.
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
Massive 30.39 Carat Morganite Diamond Garnet 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold, this bold cocktail ring is ready to be worn and make a statement.
Diamond, Garnet, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,693Sale Price|20% Off
Iolite Garnet Diamond Rhodolit Topaz White 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 28-RND-0.23-I/I1A Grenat Rhodolit 22-1.36 ct Iolite 24-0.71ct Topaz 2-13.53ct Weight 8.39 grams With a heritage of a...
Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Mesmerizing 25.7ct Citrine, Garnet, and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K White Gold Main stone: 1 stone Citrine Main stone carat weight: 24.04ct Shape: Pear shape Color grade: Yellow Clarity grade: NA Main stone: 1 sto...
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Garnet and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and radiant, this exquisite ring is a symphony of color and light, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold to ensure an enduring gleam. At its heart lies a mes...
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Garnet and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and radiant, this exquisite ring is a symphony of color and light, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold to ensure an enduring gleam. At its heart lies a mes...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Garnet and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and radiant, this exquisite ring is a symphony of color and light, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold to ensure an enduring gleam. At its heart lies a mes...
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Garnet and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and radiant, this exquisite ring is a symphony of color and light, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold to ensure an enduring gleam. At its heart lies a mes...
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Garnet and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and radiant, this exquisite ring is a symphony of color and light, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold to ensure an enduring gleam. At its heart lies a mes...
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Garnet and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and radiant, this exquisite ring is a symphony of color and light, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold to ensure an enduring gleam. At its heart lies a mes...
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Rare Orange Garnet Cross Necklace 8.75 Carat in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Rare Orange Garnet Cross Necklace 8.75 carats in White Gold Garnets Come in All Colors.
Garnet, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Hand Engraved Ring with an 8.35 carat Rhodolite Garnet
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage 14K white gold ring featuring an emerald cut rhodolite garnet.
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Garnet Ring With White Topaz 5.82 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Garnet: 5.24 Carats White Topaz: 0.58 Carats Metal: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Cus...
Garnet, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
10K White Gold 5X3MM Oval Red Garnet and Diamond Accent Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and radiant, this exquisite ring is a symphony of color and light, masterfully crafted from rhodium-plated 10K white gold to ensure an enduring gleam. At its heart lies a mes...
Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Round Red Garnet & Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
At the heart of this stunning ring lies a captivating round garnet, radiating a deep, rich red hue that symbolizes passion and love.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Demantoid Garnet Pendant, 1.11 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Capturing the fiery allure of one of the rarest and most coveted garnet varieties, this pendant glows with 1.11 carats of vivid green demantoid garnets.
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, Platinum
4.5cts Garnet Stud Earrings with Natural Diamond Halo: Solid 14k White Gold, 8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
These 4.5ct garnet studs steal the spotlight with an elegant natural diamond halo in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$678Sale Price|20% Off
Silver Red Enamel Round Pendant with White Topaz and Garnet
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Originally designed across the millenium this fabulous chain with pendant is in silver and features a total of carat 0.96 of white topaz and garnet. The pendant diameter is mm 40.
Garnet, Topaz, Silver, Enamel
White Gold Garnet Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 16 1/2" - 18k Oval 9.60ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 8.00ct Cut: Oval Origin: Morogoro Tanzania Diamonds Carat(s): 1.60ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Cl...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ksenia Podnebesnaya Tahitian Pearl Malaya Garnet Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Rin
Located in Bangkok, TH
Quietly opulent. Mirrored white gold surfaces hidden beneath the gemstones create unexpected reflections from within the composition, revealing details gradually rather than all at ...
Diamond, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60 Carat Stone Size: 12 x 8 mm Cut: Emerald Rhodolite Garnets = 3.85 Carats White Topazes...
Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium
Pink Tourmaline Tanzanite Garnet 2" Pendant 14k White Gold Diamond Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pink tourmaline, tanzanite and rhodolite garnet & diamond pendant crafted in 14k white gold.
Diamond, Garnet, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Demantoid Green Garnet Dome Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Demantoid Green Garnet French Cut Dome Band Ring Metal: 18k white gold Diamonds: Approx. 1.40 CTW F-G VVS round natural diamonds Weight: 12.86 ...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mandarin Garnet Smokey Topaz and Diamond Necklace in 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White and Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.2 Grams Chain Length: 16" + pendant drops an additional 2.60" Pendant Width: 0.35" Diamond Count: ...
Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$678Sale Price|20% Off
Silver Red Enamel Round Pendant with White Topaz and Garnet
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Originally designed across the millenium this fabulous chain with pendant is in silver and features a total of carat 0.96 of white topaz and garnet. The pendant diameter is mm 40.
Garnet, Topaz, Silver, Enamel
$499Sale Price|23% Off
Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Amethyst = 3.60 Carat Stone Size: 12 x 8 mm Cut: Emerald Rhodolite Garnets = 3.85 Carats White Topazes...
Rhodolite, Topaz, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium
Garnets, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion pendant in 14 kt rose gold studded with garnetsand diamonds. The chain in 9 kt white gold is included. This pendant necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 17.46ct. Stud Earrings in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant Red Garnet Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold, accented with a halo of sparkling white diamonds.
White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 6.02ct. Fancy Ring in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Red Garnet Fancy Ring in 14Karat Rose Gold with White Diamond.
White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Owl Bird Aquamarine Diamond Ruby Garnet & Sapphire 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.30x2.60cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "2 Aquamarine 1.04 CT 61 Brown Diamonds 0.85 CT 3 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 53 RU/GG/BS 1.34 CT 18KW 10.28 GM (WNTT)" 18K ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cassia Garnet Bracelet, 10K White Gold, Elegant 7" Fine Jewelry Gift for Her
Located in Greeneville, TN
The Cassia Bracelet is a sleek and modern expression of timeless elegance. Set in luminous 10K white gold, this 7-inch bracelet features five bezel-set natural garnets totaling 0.75c...
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond & Green Garnet Lilly Flower White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.70x2.90x2.10cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "288 Blue Sapphire 4.27 CT 96 White Diamonds 0.65 CT 10 Green Garnet 0.13 CT 18KW 18.01 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious ...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline White Diamond Multi-Sapphire & Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.00x3.00cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "184 White Diamonds 0.74 CT 2 Fancy Diamonds 0.08 CT 1 Green Tourmalilne 7.05 CT 22 PS/GG 1.48 CT 16 BS/OS 1.27 CT 18KY...
White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx Drop Briolette Diamond Garnet 14K Yellow White Gold Unique Earrings
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Above, a trio of shimmering garnets is set in a fluid, organic pattern, adding a touch of sophistication and contrast.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
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