Wander 18k
Mid-20th Century French Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French More Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Link Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Drop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s North American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets
Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Retro Fashion Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French More Bracelets
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Clamper Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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20th Century French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century European Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Vanity Items
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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