14k Solid Gold Star Stud Smart Watch Accessory Gold Watch Band Accessory Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Star Stud Smart Watch Accessory Gold Watch Band Accessory Gift Seller Notes “Price for Only 1pc Stud.” Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Material 14k S...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Solid Gold Screw Stud Smart Watch Accessory Gold Watch Band Accessory Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Screw Stud Smart Watch Accessory Gold Watch Band Accessory Gift Seller Notes “Price for Only 1pc Stud.” Handmade Yes Country/Region of Manufacture India Material 14k ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Eterna 18Kt Two Tone Art Deco Ladies Bracelet Watch All Original, circa 1930's
By Eterna
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt.
18k Gold
Eterna Nickle Art Deco Campaign Style Watch with Original Rotating Bezel Ca 1915
By Eterna
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Trench Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 49mm X Diameter 42mm ...
Longines Rose Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Gentleman's Dress pocket Watch C1920
By Longines
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Longines 18ct Rose Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Gentleman's Dress Pocket Watch C1920.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Beaded Smart Watch Band Charm 14k Solid Gold Watches Band Accessories Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Beaded Smart Watch Band Charm 14k Solid Gold Watches Band Accessories Gift Material Rose Gold, Solid Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold Theme Luxury Size 3x22 mm Approx Gross Weight 1.5...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Corum Romulus 18K Rose Gold 2-Tone Champagne White Dial 42mm Watch Full Set
By Corum
Located in Miami, FL
Corum Romulus reference 81251524-V810-EB7 two-tone 18K rose gold and stainless steel automatic watch featuring a champagne vertical stripe dial with rose gold Roman numeral bezel, ap...
Stainless Steel
Breitling Premier Rose Gold
By Breitling
Located in PARIS, FR
Combining vintage charm with timeless elegance, the Breitling Reference 787 from circa 1945 is a rare treasure for watch enthusiasts. Its 35 mm rose gold case radiates classic sophis...
18k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Wristwatch in Rose Gold
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 260.2.86 wristwatch exudes a distinct charm with its polished 18k rose gold case and silvered dial. It features a slim, reversible rectangular case measu...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Rose Gold Bezel Watch. All Original Parts.
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a Military watch, dating from circa 1943. ~~~ Being in amaz...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Janesich Art Deco Era Travel Clock
By Janesich
Located in New York, NY
This travel clock is triptych shaped. When its doors are opened, the dial appears, which is adorned with hours in black enameled Roman numerals on a white background under glass. Squ...
18k Gold
Tourneau 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Triple Date Valjoux Chronograph, circa 1940s
By Tourneau
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tourneau / Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Chronograph with Full Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
Genuine Diamond Single Row Smart Watch Band Charm 14k Solid Gold Watch Band Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Diamond Single Row Smart Watch Band Charm 14k Solid Gold Watch Band Gift Material Natural Diamond, 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Solid Gold Theme Luxury Diamond Clarity Si1 Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Charles Nicolet Rose Gold Filled New Old Stock Chronograph, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Charles Nicolet STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm X Diameter 40mm MOVEM...
Rose Gold
1914 Vacheron & Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
The back has light rippling and a pin prick indention near its Art Deco styled rose gold initials. Bow condition: Excellent Dial: Silver with 18K rose gold Roman numerals, outer m...
Platinum
LeCoultre Ladies Rose Gold Full Size Backwind Round Bracelet Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre / Bracelet Dress Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt.
Cartier Pasha 2308 Diamond 18K White Gold Pink Dial Bracelet Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Cartier Pasha automatic watch in 18K white gold featuring a 35mm round case with distinctive protective crown guard and factory diamond-set pink guilloche dial with Arabic num...
Diamond, White Gold
$7,280Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 3372 Chronometre Rose Gold SS Men 1940s 32mm Automatic Bubbleback RA750B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and historic Rolex Perpetual Ref.3372 with solid rose gold bezel, c.1947, unrestored dial, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Ro...
Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare timeless luxury, 14k solid rose gold Rolex necklace pendant, c.1938, in excellent aesthetic and working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex sig...
Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$15,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless treasure 18k solid rose gold Rolex Precision ref 4431 fancy lugs manual wind dress watch, c.1946, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, vintage classic Rolex Perpetual Ref.4134 in luxurious solid 18k rose gold, c.1945, unrestored dial, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. G...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and historic Rolex Perpetual Ref.3372 with solid rose gold bezel, c.1947, unrestored dial, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Ro...
Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Egyptian Rose Gold & Steel Oyster with Factory Original Dial circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Egyptian Model METAL / MATERIAL: Rose Gold & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 29m...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Patek Philippe 18K Gold 35mm Manual Wind Watch on Leather
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe Geneve Calavatra manual-wind wristwatch in 18K yellow gold featuring a 35mm round case with distinctive T-bar lugs and brushed silver dial with subsidiary seco...
18k Gold
Zenith 18Kt Heavy Solid Gold Mid Century Watch circa 1960's
By Zenith
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Zenith Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEME...
18k Gold
Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's
By Minerva
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Minerva Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45 Length X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / C...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderist / Reference 8143 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold & Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug ...
Gold, Platinum
Rolex Rose Gold and Steel Bubble Back with RareThunderbird Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Solid Rose Gold Thunderbird Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm CI...
Mappin & Webb 9Ct. Solid Gold Watch with Breguet Engine Turned Dial 1922
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mappin & Webb STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 9ct Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1922 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 23mm MOVEMENT / C...
Omega Rose Gold Oversized Tonneau with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Print dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Rose Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 53mm X Width 33mm CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual...
Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm ...
Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
Omega Rose Gold and Steel Constellation with Original Black Dial from 1950's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 2852-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.
Mixed Metal
Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Solid Pink Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / S...
Rolex Two Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14k Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
Antique Maison Aucoc Paris Diamond Guilloché Enamel 18K Lapel Bow Brooch Watch
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary antique Maison Aucoc Paris diamond lapel pocket watch with matching diamond bow brooch, circa late 1800s, featuring a white guilloché enamel dial with blue Arabic nu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Omega Silver Single Button 15 Minute Register Pocket Watch, circa 1910
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Chronograph Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 900 Silver DIMENSIONS: Diameter 55mm CIRCA: 1910 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...
Cartier Paris Belle Époque Lapel Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier jeweled timepiece of strong modernism, anticipating the Art Deco sensibility by almost 20 years, this rare pendant watch exemplifies the bold originality and vigor of the f...
OWNED & LOVED BY MARTIN SHEEN - Gevril Avenue of Americas Massive SS Watch, Box
By Gevril
Located in Suwanee, GA
He also owned an 18K rose gold version of this watch, which he wore on the cover of WatchTime magazine and which we also own.
Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Strap 1940's
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Date / Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 42mm MOVE...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X D...
Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Box 1940's
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger-LeCoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Triple Date / Calendar METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 42mm MOVE...
Stainless Steel
Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Rose Onyx Ink Bracelet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer art deco style bracelet is made of 14 karat rose or yellow gold and features seven 15x15x3 mm rose onyx stones.
Onyx, Quartz, 10k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Rose Gold Link Bracelet with Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The bracelet has a chic and eye-catching touch and, even in silver, looks "heavy and rich like a good watch" due to the accurate work and design, that reflects art deco style.
Amethyst, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Style Geometric Tank Bracelet Rose and White Gold Portuguese 1940s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco geometric tank bracelet in 19.2kt rose gold, by Portuguese goldsmith Fernando Augusto Trigo, 1930s/1940s.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ropework Plaque Panel Link Bracelet Rose Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ropework Plaque Link Bracelet, Portuguese, circa 1930s–1940s.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18kt Gold Bangle Universal Geneve Watch with 4.40 CTW in Diamonds
By Universal
Located in Aventura, FL
. • Period: Art Deco (circa 1920s) • Metal: 18kt Rose Gold with Platinum • Stones: Natural Diamonds • Watch Movement: Universal Genève manual-winding • Wrist Size: Accommodates up ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Rose Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Art Deco Style Bracelet with Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The bracelet has an eye-catching and chic touch, and even in silver, it looks "heavy and rich like a good watch" due to the accurate work and huge open gems. The dark green grown qua...
Quartz, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Rose Gold Art Deco Style Men's Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 14 karat rose gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm dark grown amethyst quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaar ...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
.30 Carat Diamond Art Deco White Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco style diamond band with rose gold half link on either side of the .30ct Old European cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Art Deco Ladies 9 Karat Rose Gold & Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique ladies cocktail or evening watch is hallmarked as originating from England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style.
Metal, Gold
Rose Gold Plated Art Deco Style Men's Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco style men's ring is made of rose gold plated sterling silver and features a 15x15x8 mm amethyst stone.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Yello...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ring Cocktail with Natural Green Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 18 Karat Rose Gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm natural light green quartz. It has been featured in publications such as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue U...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ring with Smoky Quartz by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and reflects the art deco spirit, making it suitable for both men and women.
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Men Ring with Amethyst Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco-style men's ring features a 15x15x8mm amethyst set in 18-karat rose gold.
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Featured in Vogue 18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Men Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and boasts a vibrant 15x15x8 mm natural amethyst quartz. It has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper's Bazaar and...
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$285Sale Price|40% Off
1940 Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Fill Ladies Watch by Bulova w/ 10k JB Champion Band
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a beautiful Bulova ladies watch with a 14k rose gold fill over sterling silver case. The watch comes with a 10k gold filled multi-size stretch flex band by JB Champion Band. ...
Gold Plate, Silver
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
The exquisite French jewel feels as modern today as when it was created, nearly a century ago.
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
The cabochon gem centerpiece and diamond-set elliptical rings makes it a marvel of Gatsby-era glamour.
Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.
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