Antique Jewellery Fob
Antique Early 19th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s Georgian Vanity Items
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English More Jewelry
15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian More Jewelry
Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Charm Bracelets
Agate, Citrine, Turquoise, Amethyst, Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian More Jewelry
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s English Victorian More Jewelry
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Jewelry
Agate, Chalcedony, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Jewelry
Quartz, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry
Gold-filled
20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s British George IV Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian More Jewelry
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian More Jewelry
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian More Jewelry
Carnelian, Garnet, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1760s English Georgian More Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Pinchbeck
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Objets d Art and Vertu
9k Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Jewelry
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique 1890s British Victorian More Jewelry
Gold
Late 20th Century British Late Victorian More Jewelry
Citrine, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Drop Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s English George III More Objets d Art and Vertu
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British More Jewelry
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century More Jewelry
Agate, Chalcedony, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Chalcedony, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry
Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pocket Watches
Gold Plate
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Desk Accessories
Carnelian, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Desk Accessories
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s French High Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Objets d Art and Vertu
Crystal, 18k 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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- 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.