Edwardian Coral, Diamond, and Pearl Bracelet by JE Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Caldwell, Philadelphia. This romantic bracelet from the esteemed Philadelphia jewelry house, J.E.
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold Edwardian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Filigree Panel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This Edwardian 14KT yellow gold bracelet features eight hinged filigree panels, each centering a bezel-set oval cut amethyst surrounded by a border of seed pearls.
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Essex Crystal Quartz 14K Gold Antique Fishing Basket Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of basket and fishing hook motif links alternating in pattern with reverse carved Essex crystal quartz cabochons Bezel set rock quartz transparent, carved, and painted - de...
Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Amethyst Peridot & Pearl Suffragette Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Bracelet 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian era bracelet, meticulously crafted in 15ct yellow gold and featuring a s...
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Silver Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
This charming antique bracelet is Edwardian period, circa1905 Hand crafted of solid 18 KT yellow gold topped by silver Charming scroll openwork link design typical of the era, surmou...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fantastic pearl and rose cut diamond bracelet is modelled in 18ct gold with platinum settings for the diamonds. Each link with the diamond and pearl on it measure 9mm long. The ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Hand Engraved Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.07ctw (approx.) (2) Synthetic Sapphire - Square Step Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet: Edwardian Lovers Knot Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gate Bracelet 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing an exquisite 15ct yellow gold Edwardian gate bracelet, a stunning representation of craftsmanship from the e...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Fancy Lovers Knot Link Gate Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gate Bracelet 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 Discover the elegance of our stunning 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Gate Bracelet, a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygon...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15ct Gold Edwardian Era Amethyst, Peridot & Diamond Suffragette Bangle Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Bangle 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this elegant 15ct yellow gold Edwardian era Suffragette bangle. This fabulous bracelet featur...
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold
Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver 5 Carat Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Edwardian Estate Composition: 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Primary Stones: Natural French Cut Sapphires Total Carat Weight: Approximately 5 Carats Accent Stones: Rose C...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet - GIA.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Fine Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal 14K Gold Reticulated Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Romantic antique Edwardian diamond, cabochon opal 14K yellow gold reticulated bangle bracelet Early 20th Century The elegant, complex floral and foliate motif, features sixteen round...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Night & Day, Floral Patterned Curb Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This stunning Edwardian curb bracelet radiates beauty and elegance.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian Snake Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era snake bracelet (circa 1907), crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Smith & Pepper Edwardian English 9 Carat Gold, Enamel and Jade Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Edwardian link bracelet with alternating green enameled gold and small green jade ring links.
Jade, Gold, Enamel
Edwardian 43 Carat Star Sapphire Seed Pearl Necklace Bracelet Earrings Suite
Located in New York, NY
It contains approximately 30.73 carats of sapphires. Bracelet The bracelet is 6 3/4 inches (17cm) long and 5/8 inch (16mm) wide.
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian 15.6g 9K Gold Curb Chased Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian gold bracelet, comprising plain and chased curb links, a padlock clasp, and safety chain, in 9 karat rosy yellow gold.
9k Gold
Antique 9ct Three Colour Gold Edwardian Heart Padlock Figaro Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet 9ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark L W & G Lovely, three colour gold figaro link bracelet. Features a heart padlock clasp fastening. The padlock is ...
Gold, 9k Gold
Edwardian Rare Natural Pearl Rose Diamond Sapphire 18 KT Filigree Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous antique bracelet is from the Edwardian period , beginning of 1900 Exemplary artwork made of finest filigree openwork solid 18 KT white gold with various motifs in vogue...
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Rolo Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Makers Mark W J S Hallmarked Birmingham 1903 Introducing a stunning piece of Edwardian-era jewellery, a 9ct rose gold rolo link bra...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Heart Padlock Pendant, Bracelet Clasp Hallmarked 1907
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Padlock 15ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1907 Makers Mark M & M *The chain is sold separately This stunning antique heart padlock is crafted from 15ct yello...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Top Old Euro Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This Antique bracelet is a delicate and highly appealing example of period diamond jewelry, set with 0.38 carats total weight of old European cut diamonds in a classic yellow gold an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Belcher Link Bracelet with Diamond Clasp, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Clasp Gold Bracelet 9ct Gold Circa 1900 Antique belcher link bracelet in 9ct gold, fitted with a diamond set clasp mounted with three old‑cut diamonds in a line, ...
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
14K Gold Edwardian Graduated Curb Link Bracelet with Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
In this 14k gold bracelet, the curb link graduates to the largest central link that houses a very white, near colorless Old Mine Cut diamond.
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Edwardian Diamond Emerald Bangle Snake Bracelet Silver 14K Gold American 1900s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edwardian Diamond Emerald Bangle Snake Bracelet Silver Top 14K American Gold 1900s 27.1 gram Acid tested 14K Gold, Silver top Outer diameter; 2.5 inch by 2.25 inch, with 1/4 inch T...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Sapphire and Seed Pearl Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Bracelet 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian-era bracelet, a true testament to fine craftsmanship and...
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Calibrated Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Bracelet 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian-era bracelet is crafted from 18ct gold and showcases a stunning array of fancy...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Stamped, Edwardian Era Curb Link Heart Padlock Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Rose Gold Textured Link Padlock Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Stamped on Each Link Circa 1910 Step back into the elegance of the Edwardian era with this stunning curb link brace...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Belcher Link Bracelet with Dog Clip Clasp, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet 9ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark on Dog Clip WHM Ld Circa 1910 A classic belcher bracelet composed of uniform, rounded faceted links in 9ct gold, offering a b...
Gold, 9k Gold
9ct Gold Edwardian Night & Day Floral Patterned Curb Bracelet with Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Makers Mark W & H.S Circa 1910 This stunning Edwardian curb bracelet radiates beauty and elegance.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Two Colour Gold, Edwardian Paperclip Link Bracelet with Bolt Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Two Colour Bracelet 18ct Yellow & White Gold Elevate your jewellery collection with this stunning Edwardian era bracelet, meticulously crafted from 18ct yellow and white g...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Era 20 Carat Old Euro Cut Diamond Bracelet in Platinum Setting
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian platinum bracelet mounting 115 Old European cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Signed Whiteside & Blank 14k Gold Fox Hunt Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With an attached bale to easily add chain or attach to a charm bracelet. Simply a wonderful Edwardian fox hunt pendant!
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Long Open Curb Link Bracelet with Swivel Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite Edwardian era bracelet, crafted from luxurious 9ct rose gold.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian 15k Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet, Circa 1910, 17.7cm
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine Edwardian gate bracelet in the UK. Item Ref. SKU: C7623
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian inspired 3.89 carat total weight diamond platinum tennis bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern Edwardian-inspired tennis bracelet shimmers with 3.89 carats of diamonds in a mix of round brilliant, old European, and transitional cuts.
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 14ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Curb Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This exquisite 14ct yellow gold curb bracelet, hailing from the elegant Edwardian era, seamlessly blends sophistication with a ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Edwardian Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Filigree Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
This is a magnificent vintage Edwardian platinum and 14k white gold diamond filigree bangle bracelet, a true testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of its era.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
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Marina J Edwardian Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Gold Watch & Woven Pearl Bracelet
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous One of A kind watch by Marina J. An antique Diamond encrusted Edwardian Spaulding & Co Watch with Green Enamel detailing is reworked into a stunning modern piece. The watch ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Art Deco Sapphire GH VS Old Mine Diamond Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Art Deco - Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Antique Paste and Silver Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous bracelet holds orbs of purple paste which catch the light beautifully. This bracelet and the paste are all modelled in silver. Length: 18cm Width: 8mm Weight: 16.7g
Silver
Antique curb bracelet in 18 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique curb bracelet in 18 karat gold. Antique bracelet with polished flat links, rectangular and rounded. The bracelet fastens with a classic spring ring clasp, secured by a fine c...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Cabochon Sapphire Pearl Enamel Gold Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This stylish and unusual Edwardian era antique bracelet is crafted in 14K gold.
Blue Sapphire
Antique Czech Bohemian Saphiret glass bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Highly collectible antique Czech Bohemian Saphiret glass bracelet . Bracelet has 10 puffed heart and 14 round saphiret glass set on an closed back gold gilded brass metal . Saphiret ...
Brass
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Fancy Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Gold Bracelet 18ct Gold Stamped Elevate your jewellery collection with this stunning 18ct yellow gold 1920s bracelet, a true testament to the craftsmanship of i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Moonstone and 9 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These moonstones are gorgeous with a wonderful blue glow that catches the light. The stones are simply set and slightly graduate in size. Length: 16.5cm Stones vary from 13x8mm to ...
Moonstone, Gold
Antique Diamond and Red Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
This glamorous late Edwardian/early Art Deco bangle bracelet features eight oval shaped natural red rubies totaling approximately 2.00 carats and fifty-three sparkling Old European-c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 9 Carat Gold Gold Rattle Snake Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This bangle is modelled in 9 carat gold. The bangle is hollow so is light weight and comfortable to wear. The snake is a rattle snake with simple detail. Inner Diameter: 5.9cm Bang...
Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1920s Gate Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gate Bracelet 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold gate bracelet, a stunning representation of 1920s elegance. The ...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chalcedony black enamel bangle bracelet in 14 karat gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Chalcedony black enamel bangle bracelet in 14 karat gold. Bangle fully covered in matte black enamel, ending in volutes set with two cabochon-cut blue chalcedonies. The movement is r...
Chalcedony, Gold, Enamel
Antique Moonstone and 9 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These moonstones have a wonderful blue colour which reflects the light beautifully. The stones are simply set and slightly graduate in size. Length: 18.5cm Stones vary from 9.5mm t...
Moonstone, Gold
Antique 9ct Soft Tone Rose Gold Bracelet Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This bracelet is modelled in hollow 9ct soft tone rose gold, which makes the bracelet light weight and comfortable to wear. Length: 19mm Width: 8mm Weight: 17.8g
Rose Gold
9 Carat Gold Victorian Bracelet, Fully Hallmarked, 1902
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Antique Bracelet with a front belt design Set with a 2mm single sapphire and cultured seed pearls Fully Hallmarked 1902 with 9ct gold safety chain. Clips in securely and it...
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Moonstone and 9 Carat Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These moonstones are clean with a subtle blue glow that catches the light. The stones are simply set and slightly graduate in size. Length: 15.5cm Stones vary from 11.5x8mm to 8x6m...
Moonstone, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, 1920s Fancy Link Bracelet with Heart Padlock Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet 9ct Gold Stamped & Tagged Circa 1920s Step back into the elegance of the 1920s with this exquisite 9ct gold bracelet, beautifully crafted in a soft, pal...
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Fancy Link Bracelet, With T Bar, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fancy Link Bracelet with T Bar 9ct Gold Stamped (on dog clip and t bar) Circa 1900 A beautiful circa 1900 9ct gold bracelet made with traditional fancy links and finished ...
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Curb Bracelet with Teddy Charm
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic curb bracelet has smooth links and to fasten this bracelet there is a heart locket which is smooth and glossy with safety chain. Attached to the chain is the sweetest te...
Gold
Antique Early 20th Century 14K Gold Hand-Engraved Curb Chain Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
It exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of fine jewelry from the Edwardian era. Each generously sized curb is masterfully hand-engraved with ...
14k Gold
Vintage 15ct Gold, Heart Padlock Pendant, Charm Bracelet Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Heart Padlock 15ct Gold Circa 1910 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This stunning vintage heart padlock is crafted from 15ct yellow gold. This versatile piece can be ...
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
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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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Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
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