Vintage Gold Charms
20th Century American Vintage Gold Charms
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Revival Vintage Gold Charms
Coral, 14k Gold
1990s Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Gold Charms
18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Vintage Gold Charms
Gilt Metal
1940s French Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Gold Charms
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Gold Charms
10k Gold
1970s English Retro Vintage Gold Charms
Jasper, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Vintage Gold Charms
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s English Retro Vintage Gold Charms
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Vintage Gold Charms
Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Coral, ...
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Gold Charms
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Vintage Gold Charms
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Vintage Gold Charms
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Gold Charms
14k Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Gold Charms
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gold Charms
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Gold Charms
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gold Charms
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Gold Charms
Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Onyx, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yello...
1990s French Vintage Gold Charms
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.