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Italian Retro 18K Tri-color Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Created circa 1938-1944, this Italian Retro bracelet is composed of 103 grams of multi-colored 18K gold. It is composed of faceted, canted yellow and rose gold links designed as tape...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Chain Bracelets
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. "Diamonds of Tiffany" Platinum and Diamond "Loop" Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
From the "Diamonds of Tiffany" collection, circa 1987, these "Loop" earrings by Tiffany & Co. are composed of platinum and diamonds. Each is clip earring is designed as a stylized overlapping loop of round brilliant-cut diamonds, approximate total weight 4.75 carats. This compact and dynamic design clip earrings picks up and enhances the sparkle of the eyes and smile.
Product Details:
Item #: ER-21192
Artist: Tiffany & Co.
Country: United States
Circa: 1987
Dimensions: 0.75" length x 0.50" width
Materials: 68 round brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 4.75 carats); Platinum
Signed: C 1987 TIFFANY & CO. PLAT. (on each earring)
Documentation: Earrings of this design appear in the Diamonds of Tiffany" Collection in the Tiffany Blue Book for 1988-89, p. 6.
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
The Diamonds of Tiffany" Collection was the first group of jewelry featured in the 1987 book. Also featured were Paloma Picasso jewels and Elsa Peretti, as well as Tiffany Circus...
Category
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Paris Diamond "Panthère Griffe" Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A design dating from the 2000s, this Cartier "Panthère Griffe" ring is composed of 18K white gold and diamonds. It is designed as a bypass form of overlapping raised diamond pavé pan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Retro 18K White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in France in the 1940s, in the Retro style, this diamond solitaire ring is mounted in 18K white gold. The central diamond, weighing 2.42 carats, L color, VS2 clarity, is flan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Aldo Cipullo for Cartier 18K Gold and Sodalite "Rounds" Necklace
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1972 by Aldo Cipullo as part of the "Rounds" collection, this Cartier necklace is composed of 18k gold and sodalite . It is designed as trace link chain highlighted by sh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Tiffany at Tiffany & Co. Favrile Glass Scarab Brooch
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This Louis Tiffany brooch dating from circa 1909 is composed of favrile glass scarabs and gold. The oval form is bezel-set with 10 glass scarabs with iridescent blue, indigo and green tones, within a delicate wire mount highlighted by gold spherules. A rare and collectible Louis Tiffany brooch of unusual materials, this brooch represents a classic innovation of the artist in the early to middle period of his work in the medium, when he was most engaged in the creation of experimental jewelry.
Product Details:
Item #: BO-21184
Artist: Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co.
Country: United States
Circa: 1909
Dimensions: 1.75" length, 3" width
Materials: Favrile Glass; Gold; With signed box
Signed: Tiffany & Co., with scratched number, possibly A7820
Literature: Jewelry dating from the period 1909-1914 featuring iridescent glass scarabs is pictured in: Janet Zapata, The Jewelry and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany, p. 103-105
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
With their combination of simple naturalism and powerful symbolism of resurrection, favrile glass scarabs represent an important motif and medium in Louis Tiffany's work. In his decades-long career of experimentation in creating precious artistic objects, Tiffany drew inspiration across many cultures and media, with nature as his touchstone. Tiffany had an intense interest in Egyptian art and collected a number of ancient scarabs...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in France by Cartier, Paris, this "Maillon Panthère" bombé ring is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. The broad, bombé form is design as three rows of oblong sections flanked...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Plique-à-jour Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created around 1910, this Edwardian pendant necklace is composed of diamonds, plique-à-jour enamel and platinum. The scrolling floral and foliate motif pendant is composed of old Eur...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
English 15k Gold Amethyst and Green Chrosberyl Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Made in England circa 1850, these 15K gold pendant earrings are set with amethysts and chrysoberyls. Each is designed an ovoid top suspending wirework spiral and leaf motifs, highlig...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Beryl, 15k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18K Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These Van Cleef & Arpels Paris hoop clip earrings in 18K gold date from the 1980s. Each is designed as a ropetwist pattern, ribbed hoop. Designed to hang so that the hoop faces forward, showcasing the circular form and dynamic patterning, these chic French earrings are always chic and gorgeous.
Product Details:
Item #: ER-20578
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: 1980's
Dimensions: 1.5" diameter
Materials: 18K Gold
Signed: B3025R75 VCA 750
Macklowe Gallery...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Mine-cut Diamond Star and Crescent New Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the last years of the 19th century, this crescent and star brooch iin 18K gold s set with almost 2.50 carats of diamonds. The slend...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Mine-cut Diamond Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stylized antique cross brooch set with approximately 14.30 carats of old diamonds dates from circa 1870. It is designed with a domed oval cen...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
French Retro 18K Gold Tank Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This French Retro tank bracelet in 18K gold was made by Ernest Le Sénéchal and retailed by Janlys, Paris, in the 1940’s. It is composed of pyramidal links flanked by arches and joine...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Diamond Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1960s, these Van Cleef & Arpels earrings are composed of platinum and approximately 7.00 carats of diamonds. Each earring with omega clip back is designed as a blossom. Expertly modeled by Van Cleef & Arpels' jewelers for both beauty and wearability, these dainty, brilliant little...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1880s, this diamond, pearl, and gem-set butterfly brooch is set in silver-topped 18K gold. The old mine-cut diamond and pearl body, with emerald eyes and ruby-tipped antennae, has curving rose-cut diamond wings edged with rubies and highlighted by round-cut sapphires, in a patinated silver-topped 18K gold mount. Beautifully modeled, with intense sparkle and colors, this small jewel conveys the preciousness and rarity of the graceful favorite of the insect world.
Product details:
Item #: BO-21096
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 1.00" length x 1.50" width
Materials: 1 old mine and 58 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.94 carat); 1 natural freshwater pearl; 4 old round cut sapphires (approximate total weight 0.35 carat); 28 mixed old cut rubies (approximate total weight 0.60 carat); 2 old round-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 0.01 carat); Silver-topped 18K Gold
Signed: 18
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Fashionable women of the late 19th century wore insect brooches in multiples. Multiple butterflies might adorn a dress or alternately secure an opulent veil in place. Although seen since the Renaissance in Western jewelry...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Retro 18K Gold Tank Track Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Retro "Tank Track" bracelet is composed of 18K gold. It is designed as a triple row of interlocking arched tank track links. A strong geometric and voluminous design, this...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Polychrome Enamel 18K Gold Geometric Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1860s, these long antique pendant earrings are composed of 18K gold, enamel and split seed pearls. Each is designed as a navette-shaped top enclosing a hemisphere, sus...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s Amethyst Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created circa the 1860s, these antique 18K gold Italian fringe pendant earrings are set with amethysts. The flexible pendant earrings in the archaeological style are designed as circ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bluebell Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1920s-1930s, this flower brooch is composed of amethyst, enamel and diamonds, all mounted in platinum. It is designed as a naturalistic pale violet bellflower of carve...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Cartier Paris Diamond "Panthère" Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Paris "Panthère" ring in 18K white gold, set with diamonds, onyx and emeralds, dates from the 2000s. It is designed as a bypass ring, the panther's head with emerald eyes and onyx nose, pavé set throughout with approximately 6.50 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. This classic ring from Cartier's brilliant "big cat" series makes a glamorous addition to a selective collection of elegant, iconic jewels.
Product Details:
Item #: R-21032
Artist: Cartier
Country: France
Circa: 2000s
Size: 6.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: Approximately 300 brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 6.50 carats); 2 pear-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 0.04 carat); black onyx; 18K White Gold
Signed: Cartier, 750, 84344B, French assay mark, maker's mark, 48
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Teamwork, technical brilliance, and creativity were some of the magical ingredients that resulted in the innovation of the Cartier Big Cat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Five-Stone Old European-cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created around 1900, this English diamond ring is set with five diamonds mounted in 18K gold. The delicate 18K gold band is set across the top wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina B. 18K Gold "Chexa" Necklace
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Created by Marina B in 1987, this necklace is made of 18K gold. It is composed of two lines of hexagonal links, one designed as solid forms surmounting overlapping open links. Streamlined and ingeniously constructed, this sleek necklace offers flexibility and soft edges for everyday wear, as well as a subtle complexity that lends it unusual visual interest.
Product Details:
Item #: N-20593
Artist: Marina B.
Country: Italy
Circa: 1987-88
Dimensions: 15.75" length x 0.50" width
Materials: 18K Gold
Signed: Marina B Italy 1988. A149. 750. MB makers marks
Literature: A rendering of this necklace, belonging to the design group described as "Triangles and Symmetrical Geometry", appears in Marina B: The Art of Jewelry, by Viviane Jutheau Witt, page 45.
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Marina Bulgari left the family firm to found her own house in 1976, attracting independent women such as Princess Grace and others who made purchasing decisions for themselves. While she invented new cuts of gems...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Seed Pearl Infinity Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1880s, this antique Victorian pendant locket with seed pearls and enamel is set in bloomed 18K gold. Suspended from a tapering...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Paris Diamond Tassel Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1980s, this Cartier Paris necklace is composed of 18K gold and approximately 29.00 carats of diamonds. The necklace is formed of ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1910, this platinum-topped gold ring is set with over 3.50 carats of old diamonds. The ring centers an old European-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.50 carats,...
Category
Early 20th Century Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Jean Després French Modernist Tri-color Gold Bracelet
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Composed of tri-color 18K gold, this modernist bracelet by French jewelry artist Després dates from 1935-1940. It is designed as a series of yellow gold arched, waisted plaques with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Link Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
French Invisibly-Set Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bombé ring, made in Paris circa 1980, features rubies and diamonds. The voluminous domed form is invisibly-set with calibré-cut rubies edged with diamond baguettes, the shoulder...
Category
Late 20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Jean Després and Étienne Cournault French Modernist "Bijoux-Glace" Ring
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Composed of silver, lacquer and reverse painted and engraved crystal, this exceptional ring was a collaboration of two French modernist artists, Després and Cornault. The ring centers a glass crystal prism above a polychrome abstract-design painting in miniature by Cornault, mounted by Després within a silver and black lacquer surround, flanked by stepped and incised chevron form shoulders with subtle dark patination. Uniting an intriguing abstract painting with the geometry of interlocking planes and layered strata, this rare ring is powerful work of painterly and sculptural modernism.
Product Details:
Item #: R-21132
Artist: J Després and E Cornault
Country: France
Circa: 1930
Size: 6.75 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: Glace peinte/Reverse-painted crystal; Black lacquer; Silver
Signed: "J. Desprès", "JD" maker's mark, French guarantee stamp for silver.
Provenance: Given by the artist to his niece, and by descent in her family.
Exhibition History: "Étienne Cournault (1891-1948)" at Musées de la Cour d’Or à Metz, 25 June to 24 October 1994. This ring was presented as number 94 in the exhibition catalogue.
Literature: This ring appears in "Jean Després; Jeweller, Maker and Designer of the Machine Age", Thames & Hudson, 2009, by Melissa Gabardi, on p. 197.
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
This important ring is one of a small group of “Bijoux-Glaces” or “Mirror Jewels”. These jewels represent the collaboration between two French Modernist artists, Étienne Cournault (1891-1948) and Jean Després (1889-1980). Cournault was from Lorraine, and had been educated at L’Ecole de Nancy in graphic and applied arts. He was active in Paris as a painter, draughtsman, and print maker in the 1920s. Moreover, he was the premier practitioner of the rarified technique of reverse painting on crystal, which he elevated from a traditional decorative art by creating intriguing miniature paintings of Surrealist and Cubist inspiration. Cournault met Després, an accomplished silversmith who moved in the circle of Modligiani, de Chirico, Braque and Signac, when Jacques Doucet commissioned the artists to complete an ornate metal table...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modernist Fashion Rings
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Line Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1980s, this diamond line bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels is set in 18K gold. The fully flexible form is prong-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, with an approximate...
Category
Late 20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay "Faceted" Bangle Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
This 1970s "Faceted" bangle bracelet by Henry Dunay is composed of 18K gold. The hinged form worked into a ropetwist motif has a faceted surface. Intensively worked by hand on the su...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bangles
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created at the end of the 19th century, this natural pearl and diamond ring is set in platinum and gold. It centers a round freshwater white pearl, with old mine-cut diamond surround...
Category
Early 20th Century Bridal Rings
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
André Vassort Gold and Diamond Bracelet
By Andre Vassort
Located in New York, NY
Created in the mid-20th century, this 18K gold, platinum and diamond bombé bracelet was made in Paris, France by André Vassort. Set with over 14.00 carats of diamonds, the articulated bombé bracelet is designed as a series of overlapping 18K gold leaves mounted with curving lines of diamonds set in platinum. Sculptural and abstract, this beautifully-made, stylish bi-color bracelet by one of the French masters can be worn day into evening.
Product Details:
Item #: BA-20647
Artist: Andre Vassort
Country: France
Circa: 1950's
Dimensions: 6 1/2" length x 1/2" width
Materials: 182 round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 14.05 carats, G-H color/VS clarity); 18 karat gold and platinum
Signed: Andre Vassort Maker's Mark, French Control Marks
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
André Vassort was one of the great manufacturing jewelers in Paris whose time and skill were sought after by the leading Maisons such as Boucheron, Mauboussin and Van Cleef & Arpels. His atelier was located in the neighborhood of the Palais Royale, one of the traditional centers of the high end jewelry trade and a short walk from the Place Vendome, where his clients were located. Vassort had the versatility to produce both custom design for demanding royal and celebrity clients as well jewelry...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English 15K Bi-color Rose and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Made in England around 1880, this necklace is composed of bi-color 15K gold. The 20 inch geometric chain is composed of plain polished rose-gold circular links interspersed with brus...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Composed of 18K gold, this antique archaeological revival brooch in the form of a fibula dates from circa 1870. Elaborately ornamented with appl...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Long Chain 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Made around the end of the Georgian period in 1830, this long chain necklace is formed of 18K gold. Of endless form, it is composed of oval polished links edged by ribbed trace link ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created in England around the turn of the 19th century, this 18K gold double snake ring is set with diamonds. Designed as two snakes with intertwined bodies and tapering tails, the double heads are set with tapering lines of old mine-cut diamonds. These sculpted, sparkling snakes stand...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Opal and Rose-cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18K gold, this opal and diamond ring dates from circa 1900. It is set with three slightly graduating cabochon opal interspersed with lines of three rose- cut diamonds. With th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris and Edmond Jaeger Seed Pearl and Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1910s, this early platinum, seed pearl and diamond wristwatch was created by Cartier Paris in collaboration with Edmond Jaeger and European Watch & Clock. The square ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Rare Edouard de Martilly Paris Sapphire and Enamel Lotus Flower Ring
Located in New York, NY
Created during the Art Nouveau period in Paris, this sapphire and enamel ring is mounted in 18K gold. The elongated bombé form ring centers a line of round, oval and cushion-shaped sapphires flanked by chased overlapping lotus blossoms on long stems highlighted by blue champlevé enamel. Light and sculptural, this strikingly original design combines expressive naturalism with a proto-modern inclination to abstraction.
Product Details:
Item #: R-20782
Artist: Edouard De Martilly...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Retro Triangular "Tubogas" Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Created in Paris in the 1940s, this Retro French bracelet is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. Highly flexible, the tapering form is composed of...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Blue Zircon and Diamond Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Created in the late 20th century, this blue zircon and diamond bracelet by Seaman Schepps is set in 18K white gold. The broad bracelet of freeform, abstract design is set with circul...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Modern Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique French "Milanos" Long Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A French regional design, dating from the first half of the 19th century, these "Milanos" or "Mille Anneaux" pendant earrings are formed of 18K gold...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Tiger Stripe Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created by Cartier Paris in the early 21st century, these hoop earrings are composed of black enamel and 18K gold. Each 18K gold hoop earclip is designed with irregular black enamel tiger stripes, and angled to sit snugly by the ear and face. Casual and chic, these unusual and understated Cartier hoop earrings complement a sleek look for day or night.
Product Details:
Item #: ER-20579
Artist: Cartier, Paris
Country: France
Circa: Early 21st century
Size: 1.375” diameter
Materials: Black enamel; 18K gold; (with original Cartier pouch)
Signed: 750 Cartier 640797 French assay marks
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
More than any other jeweler, Cartier has owned the aesthetic of Big Cat jewelry since the early 20th century, from the subtle panther skin jewels of Charles Jacqueau to the outsize sculptural creations realized under the direction of Jeanne Toussaint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Five Diamond and Gem-set Oscar Heyman Bangle Bracelets
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
This set of five diamond and gem-set bangle bracelets by Oscar Heyman Brothers, New York, circa 1970s, is mounted in 18K gold and platinum. The nesting set of five hinged bracelets w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris No-Heat Burma Sapphire Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the late 1930s by Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, this Burma sapphire and diamond ring is mounted in platinum. The ring centers three vertically-set cushion-cut sapphires, weighing 1.96, 1.21, and 1.20 carats, flanked by two canted rows of calibré-cut sapphires mounted on either side of an domed step, and arched shoulders set with graduating round-cut diamonds. Densely set with royal blue Burma sapphires, and rich in artistic impact, this streamlined masterpiece by Van Cleef & Arpels is a statement of sculptural monumentality in miniature.
Product Details:
Item #: R-20587
Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels
Country: France
Circa: Late 1930s
Size: (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 1 cushion-cut sapphire (approximate total weight 1.20 carats); 1 cushion-cut sapphire (approximate total weight 1.96 carats); 1 cushion-cut sapphire (with approximate total weight 1.21 carats); 10 round diamonds (approximate total weight 1.00 carats); platinum
Signed: Van Cleef & Arpels Brevete. s.g.d.g. 48551 French assay marks and maker's mark
Documentation: Accompanied by American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) reports nos. 1123997, 1123998, and 1123999, all dated 15 July 2022, stating that the three largest sapphires are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no evidence of heat enhancement.
Literature: For important mid-century jewels with a similar sculptural character, see Van Cleef & Arpels, Reflections of Eternity, by Marc Petit...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
French Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This French ruby and diamond ring in platinum-topped 18K gold dates from circa 1910. The slender form centers a ruby surrounded by swirlin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Old Mine-cut Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Created circa 1870, these flexibly-set old mine-cut diamond pendant earrings are mounted in silver-topped 18K gold. Set with 96 old mine-cut diamonds, with an approximate total weigh...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
David Webb Rock Crystal and Hammered Gold Bombé Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1960s-1970s, this hammered 18K gold and rock crystal bombé ring was created by David Webb, New York. The ring is set with a high domed rock crystal cabochon with a faceted pavilion above a hammered gold mount with an obliquely ribbed high-relief surface. Oversize and playful, this bold volumized ring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Rome Tourmaline and Peridot Cascade Pendant Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1990s by Bulgari Rome, these 18K gold pendant earrings are composed of pink and purple tourmalines, peridots and diamonds. Each earring is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings and Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique Victorian 15K gold demi-parure comprising pendant earrings and pendant brooch with chain is set with over 10.00 carats of cabochon almandine garnets. The elongated pendant earrings are designed as scrolling leaf motif tops, each with an oval cabochon garnet, flexibly suspending a reverse-tapering drop of floral and foliate form set with pear-shape and oval cabochon garnets, en suite with a conforming pendant brooch and delicate rectangular trace link chain. Still stylish today, the lightly voluminous, repoussé forms have an easy, gentle sway, while their soft bloomed gold and saturated red garnets enliven the eyes and face.
Product Details:
Item #: STE-20655
Artist: James W. Lyon, Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Circa: 1860's
Dimensions: Earpendants: 3" length; Pendant Brooch: 2.5" length; Chain: 13.5" length
Materials: Cabochon almandine garnet (with approximate total weight 6.10 carats); Cabochon almandine garnet (with approximate total weight 4.05 carats); 15K Gold; fitted original box from James W. Lyon, Edinburgh.
Literature: A substantially similar demi-parure in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is pictured in Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria, by Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe, p.17. The image of the demi-parure is accompanied by an image of a lithograph of a young Queen Victoria wearing a substantially similar demi-parure.
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Queen Victoria, whom the artistic record shows owned a substantially similar demi-paure, was deeply interested in couture and jewelry. Often, she chose to wear jewelry by British makers, in many cases work that was historically inspired and/or sentimental, knowing that her choices were closely observed by the public. These jewels were often relatively modest in value, and accessible to aspiring women of the British middle class.
Blood-red cabochon-cut gems have been known throughout history as "carbuncles", and their use in gold jewelry was highly popular in the sentimental, symbolism-loving Victorian period in England. In the 19th century, the new study of of archaeology had revealed that the garnet was a favorite precious stone of the Hellenistic Greeks, who centered carbuncles in wedding jewelry such as gold bracelets and garment appliqués fashioned...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pisces Zodiac Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1970s, this Pisces pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is composed of 18K gold, diamond, and emeralds. The ribbed bail suspends a circular pendant, within ropetwist frame, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Tutti Frutti Strap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1920s, this Art Deco “tutti frutti” strap bracelet is composed of sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and platinum. It is designed as a highly stylized diamond vine with carved ruby and sapphire leaves and cabochon ruby berries, completed by a buckle motif clasp accented by a line of buff-top sapphires. Among the most original and sought-after haute joiallerie styles to originate in 1920s Paris, this extravagant and colorful “tutti frutti” bracelet reflects the profound influence of Indian arts on the imagination of Art Deco jewelers.
Item #: BA-20650
Circa: 1920s
Size: 7.50” length, 0.60" width
Materials: 17 leaf-carved sapphires (approximate total weight 10.40 carats); 28 cabochon and leaf-carved rubies (approximate total weight 9.85 carats); 4 buff-top sapphires (approximate total weight 1.00 carat); 193 old European-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 7.10 carats); Platinum
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
In this original tutti frutti bracelet, cool blue sapphire leaves...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
David Webb White Enamel Tiger Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed by David Webb in 1965, this 18K gold and white enamel tiger brooch is set with diamonds and emeralds. The 18K gold tiger with white champlevé enamel stripes, pear-shaped cabochon emerald eyes, and round brilliant-cut diamond streak and collar is sculpted turning to prowl forward, with her tail still furled around her. Webb’s design beautifully captures the agility and natural elegance of the rare white tiger to create a sleek and chic jewel.
Item #: BO-20599
Artist: David Webb, New York
Country: United States
Circa: 1960s-1970s
Size: 2.50” length x 1.25” width
Materials: 32 round brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.25 carats); 2 pear-shape cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight .34 carat); 18K gold; Platinum
Signed: WEBB PLAT 18K
Literature: A similar David Webb white enamel...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 1950s Gold Cuff Links
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American Mid-20th Century 14 karat gold cuff links by Tiffany & Co. The cuff links are designed in a rectangular, dimensional ridged motif...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cufflinks
Materials
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Ceylon Ruby "Serpenti" Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This opulent five-coil gold, Ceylon ruby and diamond "Serpenti" bracelet dates from the Dolce Vita period of 1950s Rome, when Bulgari jewels reached new creative and technical heights. Drawing on beloved ancient models from art and archaeology, the bracelet is designed as a coiled snake whose rounded body is composed of hand-formed curved tubogas links surmounted by beaded mesh, its engraved head with flickering tongue set with a fine oval-cut Ceylon ruby, diamond accents, and diamond eyes, while a concealed compartment beneath the ruby opens to reveal a watch with circular dial. With its astonishing flexibility, and soft, sinuous feel, the bracelet winds beautifully up the arm, an emblem of Bulgari’s modern style and unequaled craftsmanship bringing to life a classic jewel worn by the empresses and goddesses of the Minoan, Egyptian and Roman worlds.
Artist: Bulgari, Rome
Country: Italy
Circa: 1955
Size: 29’’ length, 0.625’’ width
Materials: Oval-cut Ceylon ruby (total approximate weight 2.50 carats); 4 Old European-cut diamonds (total approximate weight 1.20 carats); 18K Gold (total approximate weight 178 grams)
Signed: "Bulgari Italy"
Documentation: Together with American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) certificate #1113269 from March 30th, 2021, stating the ruby’s origin is Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with no gemological evidence of heat
Literature/Exhibition History: A diamond and emerald serpent bracelet of this complex beaded model, belonging to the Bulgari Heritage Collection...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the late 19th century, this bloomed gold lorgnette necklace is set with demantoid garnet highlights. Enclosing folding spring loaded len...
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Tiffany & Co. France Gold Knot Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1960s, this gold knot brooch was created by Tiffany & Co. Composed of a double strand of gold rope twist, the brooch is designed as a squ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Bulgari Gold and Diamond Spiral Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This intriguing brooch by Bulgari is set with six-and-a-half carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, platinum set on a mount of yellow gold wire work. The dynamic, swirling form with intersecting arcs is designed as a pair of interlocking spirals outlined in diamonds, and joined by harmonizing strands of gold wire. Light and airy, this beautifully designed jewel expresses the electric energy and creative Italian spirit of 1950s and 1960s Rome...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bi-Color Gold Cylinder Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1940s, this flexible European bracelet is composed of alternating rose gold and white gold cylindrical links. Wide, light to wear, and be...
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Chased Gold and Diamond Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
These French gold cuff links with diamond accents date from the Art Nouveau period. Each cuff link is designed as a chased and engraved s...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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