Black and White Pearl Rings
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Chain Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Peridot, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Wrist Watches
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Copper
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pocket Watches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Rope Necklaces
2010s Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Agate, Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose G...
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Rope Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
2010s Portuguese Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Rings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The white pearl is a symbol of new beginnings, purity and innocence, making this natural gem ideal for bridal jewelry. While a pearl isn’t suited to an engagement ring because of its softness, it makes for a lovely cocktail ring, necklace or earrings. Shop a collection of authentic white pearl jewelry from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.