Antique Gold Fobs
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Gold-filled
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Artist Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Vanity Items
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s British Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco More Jewelry
10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets
Garnet, Gold-filled, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Figurines and Sculptures
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1810s French Empire More Jewelry
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Rope Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century European Artist Chain Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British High Victorian More Jewelry
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Quartz, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry
White Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets
Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Vanity Items
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, Base Metal
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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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- What is an antique fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
- Is antique gold real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.