Peridot Pear
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Modern Chain Bracelets
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Tourmaline, Peridot, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Peridot, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Peridot, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Baroque Drop Earrings
Peridot, Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s English Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Peridot, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphir...
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Earrings
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s Italian Romantic Drop Earrings
Quartz, Peridot, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Peridot, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Peridot, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold...
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Peridot, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterlin...
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1940s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
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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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The Legacy of Peridot in Jewelry Design
Vividly colored. Relatively inexpensive. The striking green gemstone that is the star of the show in your vintage and antique peridot jewelry and watches is timeless and loved all over the world.
Suffering from nightmares? Try placing a peridot next to your pillow. In ancient Egypt, where the semiprecious stone was first discovered (and where it was referred to as the “gem of the sun”), it was believed to have magical powers, including the ability to protect people from evil spirits, including the ones responsible for bad dreams. Luckily for those wanting to test their efficacy against nighttime terrors, peridots are relatively inexpensive. Luckier still for August babies, whose birthstone it is, the vibrant green jewel in vintage peridot earrings, peridot rings and more goes beautifully with a summer wardrobe.
Peridot was mined in ancient times, perhaps as early as 1500 BC, on Topazos Island, today known as Zabargad or St. John’s Island, in the Red Sea. According to gemologist Edward Gübelin, “the occurrence of peridot on Zabargad is intimately related to the regional geology and the tectonic processes that on a larger scale were responsible for the formation of the Red Sea itself.”
Those ancient deposits have been exhausted. Today the largest and finest peridots come from Pakistan and Myanmar, while the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona is the source of most of the stones used in mass-produced jewelry. Peridots are also found in Vietnam, Tanzania and China.
Zabargad is the source of the most famous large peridots, several of which are prized parts of public collections. The Natural History Museum in London owns a 146-carat step-cut stone, but it is the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, that boasts the largest cut peridot, weighing 310 carats. Then there’s the Chicago Field Museum’s pear-shaped Green Goddess, weighing 154-carat and etched with the figure of a woman. It was acquired at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, and In 2008, the renowned Chicago jeweler Lester Lampert designed an 18-karat yellow-gold setting for the stone, surrounding it with 3.24 carats of yellow diamonds.
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