Lapis Lazuli Oval
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Asian Native American Cuff Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Jade, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Eme...
2010s British Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pink Diamond, Eme...
Vintage 1960s Signet Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby
2010s British Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Dia...
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 22k Gold
2010s Mexican Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Crysta...
1990s American Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Onyx,...
2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
18th Century Figurative Paintings
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art
Glass, Wood
Antique 1850s Italian Vanity Items
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Zircon, Gold, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings
Early 2000s Canadian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Dome Rings
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold
Early 2000s Australian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The spiritual meaning of lapis lazuli is that it is the stone of truth and friendship. Sumerians believed that the spirit of their gods lived within the stone. Lapis lazuli has been associated with strength and courage and is considered to bring deep peace and harmony to the one who wears it. Lapis lazuli's powerful blue tone opens up minds and provides enlightenment. It is used to encourage self-awareness, self-confidence, self-knowledge, peace and harmony, compassion, morality, and is believed to brighten the wearer’s mood throughout the day. Shop a range of lapis lazuli jewelry on 1stDibs.