18 Karat Gold Charms
Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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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- Is 18kt gold valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Whether 18-karat gold is valuable depends on a variety of factors. The price of gold per gram fluctuates with the market for gold. If the gold in question refers to a piece of jewelry, factors under consideration would include the style of the piece, if the accessory features any gemstones and what the gems are, where it was made, its condtion and more. A certified appraiser can evaluate 18-karat gold jewelry to determine its value. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of 18-karat gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, there is such a thing as 18-karat. The term describes metal that is 75 percent pure gold, with the remaining 25 percent being an alloy like aluminum, copper, nickel, iron or zinc. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gold jewelry and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Yes, 18-karat gold is generally okay to wear every day because the alloy can resist light wear and tear. However, you should take your jewelry off before exercising, playing sports, handling chemicals or doing other activities that could damage it. On 1stDibs, shop a range of gold jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether 14-karat or 18-karat white gold is better for a wedding band depends largely on your preferences. If you like the look of white gold with a warmer tone, you may wish to opt for 18-karat gold because it often appears yellower due to its higher gold content. On the other hand, 14-karat white gold wedding bands tend to be durable, making them a good option for people most concerned with keeping their rings scratch-free. Find an assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.