Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century German Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Bangles
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Early 20th Century Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Desk Accessories
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Clip-on Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Vanity Items
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Mid-20th Century English Modern Dome Rings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Boxes and Cases
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Stud Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Late 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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 a rose cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A rose cut diamond boasts a cabbed flat base and a faceted top. It is called a rose cut diamond because it resembles the shape of a rose.
- What is a rose cut diamond ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, rose-cut diamonds are often more expensive than some other cuts, including the brilliant round. Largely, the difference in price comes from the fact that the cut works best with diamonds that have a high clarity rating. As a result, the cut tends to cost more per carat. However, the rose cut makes diamonds appear larger in size, so you may be able to save money by opting for a smaller gemstone. Explore an assortment of rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.