Antique Jewellery Fob
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Artist Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1780s British George III More Objets d Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, Base Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1760s British George III Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s British Pendant Necklaces
Yellow 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
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco More Jewelry
10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets
Garnet, Gold-filled, Enamel
Early 20th Century Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Rope Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Artist Chain Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry
White Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Figurines and Sculptures
9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian More Jewelry
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique 1810s French Empire More Jewelry
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century More Jewelry
Gold Plate
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Steel
Antique 1890s English Victorian Vanity Items
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Objets d Art and Vertu
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1920s More Jewelry
Ruby, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s French Vanity Items
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown More Objets d Art and Vertu
Onyx, 10k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold-filled, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
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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.