Intaglio Jewelry
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Chain Bracelets
Gilt Metal
2010s Hellenistic Signet Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s American High Victorian More Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings
Hematite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Etruscan Revival Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Signet Rings
Moonstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Signet Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Signet Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings
Onyx, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Engagement Rings
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Signet Rings
Late 20th Century Modernist Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Jade, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Onyx, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Signet Rings
Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Late 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Signet Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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 intaglio jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Intaglio jewelry is jewelry that features a central stone on which an artisan carves artwork on the back. This creates a recessed image when a viewer examines the jewelry from the front. It differs from the raised reliefs on cameo jewelry. Shop a range of intaglio jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What were intaglios used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An intaglio is used for stamping a positive imprint on a wax seal which identifies and authenticates the letter on which it was pressed. In the Roman Empire, intaglios could be carved out of precious stones such as amethyst or garnet. Shop a collection of intaglios from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an intaglio ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An intaglio ring has a gem with a recessed image on it. Intaglio rings were used in ancient Rome as signet rings, where one could use hot wax to transfer their specific ring’s impression to another surface. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.