Forget Me Not Jewellery
Vintage 1940s British Modern More Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian More Rings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s British Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Platinum
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Dome Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s English George III Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 10k Gold, Whi...
20th Century French Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian More Rings
9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Vermeil, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, Base Metal
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1840s Georgian Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold, Enamel
2010s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Rings
Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Boxes and Cases
Gilt Metal
2010s New Zealand Artist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling 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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- What is a parure of Jewellery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Parure means a combination of matching jewelry to be worn together. Meaning 'set' in French, a parure usually consists of brooches, necklaces, rings, and earrings. Late eighteenth-century parures included more ornaments such as shoulder brooches, shoe buckles, chatelaines and jeweled sword hilts. Find a collection of vintage and antique jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between jewellery and jewels is that one is a finished product, while the other is a raw material. A jewel is a precious stone, such as a diamond or an emerald. Jewellery is the term for wearable pieces fashioned out of precious metals, gemstones and other materials. Rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets are examples of jewellery. In the U.S. and Canada, people spell the word jewellery as jewelry, but the words refer to the same thing. Shop a wide range of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Whether it's spelled jewelry or jewellery varies based on geography. Jewelry is the common spelling of the word in the U.S. In the UK, India, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, jewellery is the preferred term, while in Canada, people use jewelry and jewellery interchangeably. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The difference between jewelry and jewellery comes down to where people use the words. Both terms refer to jewelry, but variations in English dialects have led to differences in spelling. Jewelry is the preferred term in the U.S., while jewellery is the spelling in the UK, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, India and New Zealand. Either spelling is correct in Canadian English. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The difference between jewellery and jewelry comes down to variations in the English language. The terms refer to the same thing but are used in different parts of the world. Jewelry is how the word is spelled in American English, while jewellery is the preferred spelling in the UK, India, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. In Canada, both spellings are generally used, though you'll most often see jewellery. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.