Onyx Mother Of Pearl
20th Century Contemporary Cufflinks
Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Belts
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s French Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Onyx, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Cultur...
1990s Native American Brooches
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tribal Art
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Quartz
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Earrings
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Mexican Sterling Silver
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
Late 20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold,...
Early 20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Onyx, Pearl, Jasper, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Carnelian, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Earrings
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Onyx, Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Hoop Earrings
Malachite, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 Korean mother of pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.