22 Karat Gold Jewelry
Early 20th Century Algerian Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Silver, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Garnet, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Chandelier Earrings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1990s More Earrings
14k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Empire Dangle Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Dangle Earrings
Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings
Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Agate, 24k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Byzantine Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 22k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Peridot, Enamel, Yellow Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Garnet, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian More Earrings
22k Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Turquoise, Enamel, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Spinel, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century British Wedding Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Solitaire Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
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22 Karat Gold Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 22 Karat Gold Jewelry?
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 there 22K gold jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 22k gold does exist and it even exists in jewelry, but it’s not very common. 24k is pure gold and it’s simply too soft for jewelry and practical use, 18k is a very popular version of gold for jewelry, but it is possible to find 22k gold jewelry. Find an assortment of gold jewelry from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 22k gold is not too soft for jewelry, but it’s considered too soft for everyday wear. You may find some special pieces that are made of 22k gold or that have 22k gold in them, especially antique jewelry, but regular wear will quickly cause 22k gold to become misshapen and scratched. Shop a collection of 22k gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.