Antique Gold Jewellery
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Gold Jewellery
Crystal, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Gold Jewellery
Crystal, Bronze
1830s European Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Gold Jewellery
Bronze
1920s American Edwardian Antique Gold Jewellery
14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Jewellery
Bronze
1910s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Gold Jewellery
Bronze
Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Gold Jewellery
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
14k Gold, 18k Gold
1910s British Antique Gold Jewellery
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s French Empire Antique Gold Jewellery
Crystal, Bronze
1860s English Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
1890s Antique Gold Jewellery
Quartz, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1890s French Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Antique Gold Jewellery
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Gold Jewellery
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, 14k Gold
1890s English Antique Gold Jewellery
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Gold Jewellery
Bronze
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Gold Jewellery
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Gold Jewellery
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Singaporean Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, 10k Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s American Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Gold Jewellery
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Jewellery
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gold Jewellery
Bronze
1890s British Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, 15k Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
10k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s British Art Deco Antique Gold Jewellery
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Italian Early Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Jewellery
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s French Neoclassical Antique Gold Jewellery
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Gold Jewellery
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Gold Jewellery
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Gold Jewellery
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Gold Jewellery
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Antique Gold Jewellery
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 10k Gold
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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 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.