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Bochic “Capri” Vintage Oval Shape Amethyst Diamond Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Oval Shape Amethyst & Diamond Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Round Shape
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Rose Cut Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Fire Opal Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fire Opal Ruby Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver Rose Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Topaz Amethyst Gem Cuff Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst & Blue Topaz Gem & Cuff Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rose
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Aquamarine Ring Set In 18K White Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Aquamarine & Blue Topaz Ring Set In 18K White Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage South Sea Pearl, Ruby Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K Gold Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge
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Late 20th Century Thai Classical Roman Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire & Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, 1...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Multi Sapphire Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Multi Sapphire & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
Category

20th Century Asian Belle Époque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Blue Topaz Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Blue Topaz Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Pear
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Yellow Sapphire Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Yellow Sapphire & Blue Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Emerald Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Emerald & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst, Garant Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18K Gold Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst, Garant & Lemon Quartz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Garnet, Quartz, Amethyst, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst Blue Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Blue Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Amethyst
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Classical Roman Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby White Topaz Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & White Topaz Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Fire Opal Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fire Opal & Ruby Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Rose Cut Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Pastel Opals Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Pastel Opals Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Diamond Art Deco Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby Natural diamonds Art Deco Ring Set In 18K Gold &
Category

20th Century Thai Art Deco Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal Blue Topaz Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cut
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Fire Opal & Blue Topaz Flower Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cut
Category

1990s Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Emerald Multi Gem Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Red Ruby & Emerald Multi Gem Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Pastel Opals Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Pastel Opals Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby Natural Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald Retro Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald Retro Cluster Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage 100 Carat Plus Of Natural Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 100 Carat Plus Of Natural Ruby Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Elegant
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Black Diamond Gray Diamonds Ring Set In 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Black Diamond & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Black Diamond Diamonds Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Black Diamond & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Black Diamond Diamonds Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Black Diamond & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Aquamarine Rare Blue Opal Ring Set In 18K White Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Aquamarine & Rare Blue Opal Ring Set In 18K White Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond Oval Shape Blue Topaz Set In 18K Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond & Oval Shape Blue Topaz & Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Round
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Blue Topaz Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Blue Topaz & Natural Diamonds Vintage Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal Multi Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal & Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal Multi Ruby Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal & Multi Ruby Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Opal from
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Sapphire Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Pastel Sapphire & Pearl Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal Multi Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal & Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal Multi Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Opal & Multi Pastel Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire Multi Pastel Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire & Multi Pastel Sapphires & Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Multi Pastel Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Pastel Sapphire & Tourmaline Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Si...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Tahiti Pearls Tanzanite Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Tahiti Pearls & Tanzanite Earrings Set In 18K Gold & SilvEr Natural South
Category

1990s Thai Baroque Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Natural Topaz Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

CHANTECLER 1960 Textured Twisted Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 5.15 Ctw In Diamonds
By Chantecler
Located in Miami, FL
island of Capri in Italy by the jewelry house of Chantecler during the mid century period, back in the
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1960s Italian Modernist Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Object d’Art Brass Pomellato King
By Pomellato
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
stackable rings to the colorful Capri collection, Pomellato jewelry has made a big impression on an
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Brass

1950s Retro Chantecler Capri Gold 18 Kts. Diamond Sapphire Belt Buckle Bracelet
Located in Madrid, ES
This bracelet is signed " CHANTECLER - CAPRI ", and it has a beautiful design composed of five
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

DeNicola 1960s Ribbon Spray Brooch in Patinated Black, Silver Gold
By DeNicola
Located in New York, NY
the Capri Jewelry Company, before ceasing operations altogether in 1973. Signed DeNicola pieces are
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1960s American Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal

Ornate Cross Brooch With Ruby Red Gray Crystals By Capri, 1970s
By Capri
Located in McKinney, TX
rhinestone accents - By Capri (signed on verso) - Circa 1970s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage
Category

1970s American Modern Capri Jewelry Vintage

Chantecler of Capri, 18ct Yellow and White, Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
By Chantecler Capri
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fine quality heart shaped flower brooch 18k yellow and white gold set with diamonds. Approximately 6.5cts diamonds, (G-VVS)
Category

1990s Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1980s 18k gold Chantecler Capri pendant with diamonds sapphire ans white coral
By Chantecler Capri
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular 1980s pendant by Chantecler Capri. Made of 18k gold it is in the shape of a
Category

1980s Italian Contemporary Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

CHANTECLER of Capri Gem Set Cuff Bracelet
By Chantecler
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive Cuff Bracelet of 18K yellow Gold and set with Cabachon Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphiresand further set with 1 Carat of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chantecler of Capri Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Chantecler
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Chantecler Of Capri Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Ring, the slightly Domed top of the Ring
Category

1990s Italian Capri Jewelry Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Capri Jewelry Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact capri jewelry vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a capri jewelry vintage may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing capri jewelry vintage — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chantecler Capri, Chantecler and David Yurman each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A capri jewelry vintage of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 10, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a capri jewelry vintage for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Capri Jewelry Vintage?

Prices for a capri jewelry vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $149 and can go as high as $85,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,257.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.