Carlo Weingrill: "love knot" circular three tone gold bracelet

A 18 karat bi-color gold tubogas necklace By Master Carlo Weingrill circa 1970 Of graduating gaspipe-link design, in 18 Karat gold, signed Weingrill, with maker's mark for Weingrill, length 39cm The Tubogas is a flexible metal pipe patented in 1881. In the 1940s, it was discovered by jewelers, who gave it a glittering future. Tubogas changed names almost as often as a snake changes its skin: "skeleton key", "spirotube", "gas pipe", "Serpenti". But it was the Second World War that sealed its destiny. The Tubogas was originally a corrugated tube made of articulated bands used to transport pressurized gas Being one of the most characteristic and successful designs, the gold Tubogas: a flexible band of sleek and polished contours produced without soldering, a powerful representation of skill. Its construction, which requires hours of skilled craftsmanship, consists of wrapping two long strips with raised edges around a core – either of copper or wood. The edges then interlock onto another, requiring no soldering. The core is then removed, either by simply drawing it out or dissolving it in acid. The flexibility of such a gold band is truly remarkable and has been employed to great effect in the production of necklaces by single or multiple bands of Tubogas. Carlo Weingrill, undisputed maestro of golden craftsmanship, Carlo Weingrill was founded in 1879, and the number 1 piece produced, was exactly this Tubogas. In the 20's Van Cleef & Arpel made this piece even more popular, and in the late 1960's it was even further relaunched by Bvlgari, for which Carlo Weingrill has produced a large quantity of pieces. Four generations of Italian gold artisans have built a House that exemplifies fine craftsmanship, exquisite detail, and timeless design. Carlo Weingrill was born in Verona, Italy, in 1856. At the age of eleven, he began his apprenticeship in a goldsmith’s shop. Upon completing his training at the age of 22, he made the decision to open his own workshop in 1879 in Verona. Every piece was handmade using traditional artisan techniques and designed to be worn and enjoyed regularly, sing the highest quality materials coupled with exceptional craftsmanship. The business flourished, and Carlo brought his two sons, Armando and Gastone, into the business. They took over upon Carlo’s death in 1924, and grew the small artisan concern into a major player in the industry, gaining worldwide prestige for their exquisite workmanship. Upon Armando’s death in 1959, Gastone continued to carry on as head of the business. Armando’s daughter, Paola Weingrill, was the next in line to take on the business. From the time she was a toddler, Paola was fascinated with the goldsmiths and their work. When her Uncle Gastone passed away in 1977, it was Paola who took over as chief executive officer. Paola groomed her son, Carlofilippo Mensi Weingrill, to assume the reins of the company upon her retirement. Carlofilippo is now head of the firm, representing the fourth generation to head this illustrious House. From the beginning, the company employed goldsmiths who handcrafted their jewelry, eschewing the use of machines. Workers sat at a table molding, shining and polishing the gold to a stunning finish. In Italy, a craftsman could become a goldsmith after apprenticing for two years, At Weingrill, apprenticeships lasted seven years. Gold has always been the mainstay of the company, using diamonds and gemstones sparingly. The distinctive warm yellow tone of the Italian gold has become synonymous with the house. Weingrill’s goal has been to preserve their tradition of fine craftsmanship and produce wearable works of art using the finest materials, creating timeless pieces that endure for generations In time the quality of Weingrill jewels would attract the attention of some of the biggest names in 20th century fine jewelry...

Who hasn’t heard a wedding referred to as “tying the knot”? Made in Stockholm 1959, weight 38,2 grams. Length 20 cm / 7,87 inch Knots are a common theme in jewelry design. The symb...

In august 1991 The City Museum of Helsinki had an seperate artist exhibition of Otto & Roland Melin - The master goldsmiths. In the printed catalog the bracelet is mentioned as a Bronze Age Sword. The maker unknown at the time but the inspiration is said to be Danish swords...

Crisp Italian vintage bracelet. Love the geometric play. Original and clean design. 19,5 cm, 20mm wide, 18 karat gold – 35,6 grams.

Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet in ebony, 18K yellow and rose gold, on the contours of the bracelet are a succession of triangles. The two parts of the bracelet are held by rose gold rin...

Very rare "slave" bangle 1970s Sapphire and emerald cabochons approx 0.44 - 0.5ct, with 10 baguette cut diamonds total approx. 1.8ct, Gross weight 22.1 grams. A timeless Bulgari j...

The Carlo Weingrill company dates back to the 1800s and is well know for their beautiful handmade gold jewelry. Their original Verona, Italy wor...

DESIGNER: Carlo Weingrill CIRCA: 1990’s MATERIALS: 18k White and Yellow Gold WEIGHT: 53.9 grams MEASUREMENTS: 8 1/8” x 3/8” HALLMARKS: 750 ITEM DETAILS: A glossy vintage rope bracelet...

A timeless set of bangles with a touch of modern. The two tone ( pink and white ) three strand flexible bracelet is made in 18 Kt gold. Made in Italy by...

Established in Verona in 1879,​ ​Italian jewelry designer Carlo Weingrill, was a master of 18kt gold jewelry. Each handcrafted piece features top quality craftsmanship that has been handed down today through the generations. Carlo began working as an apprentice in a goldsmith shop at the age of 11 and in 1879, at 22, he decided to open his own factory. Carlo Weingrill ​was​ the original manufacturer behind some of the most classic and recognizable designs in jewelry including Bulgari’s famous tubogas-style bracelets, necklaces and rings, various gold cuffs for Tiffany & Co. and the Trinity bangle bracelets for Cartier. He died in 1924, and his two sons, Armando and Gastone, took over, transforming the small artisan business into a high-powered industry, gaining a worldwide reputation for fine workmanship. Carlo's granddaughter, Paola Weingrill, who grew up in the jewelry factory...

This gold tubogas or 'gaspipe' cuff was made by the Italian jewellery house 'Carlo Weingrill'. The company are known for their design and manufacture of some iconic jewellery pieces...

This gorgeous two tone 18k yellow and pink gold bracelet from the Retro era features an amazing geometric design. The bracelet measures 45mm in width and 7 1/2 inches in length. It i...