Indian Enamel Jewelry
20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Boxes and Cases
22k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s British Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Enamel
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Enamel
Antique 1890s Indian Late Victorian Dome Rings
Spinel, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Indian Bangles
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century More Jewelry
Vintage 1940s Indian More Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
Mid-20th Century Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Anglo-Indian Cufflinks
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Indian Retro Boxes and Cases
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Austrian More Bracelets
Palladium
Mid-20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Band Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Enamel
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Indian Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Niello, Cut Steel
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Base Metal, Enamel
20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Indian Drop Necklaces
Indian Beaded Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Objets d Art and Vertu
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Bangles
Sapphire, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Bracelets
Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...
Early 2000s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
20th Century American Anglo-Indian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
24k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Cufflinks
Ruby, 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 enamel jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Enamel jewelry is a type of decorative accessory produced by applying melted glass onto metal. The practice of producing enamel jewelry traces back to the work of goldsmiths of Mycenae done during the 13th century BCE. Find a range of enamel jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is enamel jewelry made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Enamel jewelry is made out of glass and precious metal. The type of glass used to produce enamel jewelry is usually a mix of quartz sand, iron oxide, potassium oxide and borax. Artisans apply this molten mixture to precious metal and then fire it at extremely high temperatures to produce a sleek, hard enamel surface. Explore a wide variety of enamel jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is black enamel jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Black enamel jewelry was trendy during the Victorian period, and black enamel was popular with designers of Victorian mourning jewelry. Enameling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration, used to add color to jewelry without having to rely on gemstones. Evidence of enameling goes back to ancient Greece. Monochromatic enameling is also called grisaille, and it begins with a piece of metal jewelry. An artisan applies a thin coating of black powdered glass and then paints a design over top. After that, the maker adds more layers of powdered glass to darken the color and offset the painted image. The finished piece then gets fired at an extremely high temperature to set the enamel. Explore a selection of black enamel jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Indian gold is 100% pure 24 karat gold, and is very yellow in color because it is not mixed with other alloys. People from India buy this gold as an investment as well as for jewelry, and there are far fewer buyers of 18 karat and 22 karat gold. Shop a collection of Indian gold jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.