Armenian Jewelry
Vintage 1950s Armenian Retro Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Russian Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Zircon, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Armenian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Silver
2010s Armenian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
Early 2000s Armenian Clip-on Earrings
Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold
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2010s American Modern More Jewelry
24k Gold
2010s American Cufflinks
24k Gold
2010s American Modern More Jewelry
24k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold
2010s American More Objets d Art and Vertu
24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Loose Gemstones
Multi-gemstone, Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Stud Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Fashion Rings
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Fashion Rings
Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Onyx, Quartz, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Band Rings
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Chain Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Dome Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Egyptian Revival Drop Earrings
Spinel, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Gold, 14k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Dome Rings
Black Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Modern Wedding Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Go...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Retro Dangle Earrings
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Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose 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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