Forget Me Not Jewellery
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry
14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Early 2000s German Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Bangles
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles
Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Band Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Bangles
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Stud Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Rings
Turquoise, 18k 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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- 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.