Edwardian Cameo
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Brooches
10k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s British More Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stud Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian More Necklaces
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Edwardian Brooches
Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Early 20th Century Edwardian Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Coral, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Brooches
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Glass
Glass
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century More Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, Enamel, Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Tiger s Eye, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Charm Bracelets
Moonstone, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Oceanic Edwardian Bangles
Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dangle Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Vases
Art Glass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Signet Rings
14k Gold
Early 20th Century North American Fashion Rings
Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian More Jewelry
Moonstone, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Other, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Edwardian Brooches
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Italian Edwardian Brooches
14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Agate, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian More Rings
9k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century More Necklaces
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Other, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bangles
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Edwardian Belts
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Aesthetic Movement Fashion Rings
Chrysophrase, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Solitaire Rings
Rose Gold
20th Century French Edwardian More Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century French Edwardian More Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18th Century English Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Late 20th Century Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dangle Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Agate, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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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