Antique Jewellery Fob
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Collectible Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Rope Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Models and Miniatures
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Objets d Art and Vertu
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swiss Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian More Jewelry
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian More Jewelry
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Citrine, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold
Antique 1850s English Victorian More Jewelry
Coral, Quartz, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 1820s English George III Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Jewelry
18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Antique 1830s German Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1890s English Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century More Jewelry
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Objets d Art and Vertu
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pinchbeck
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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.