Mings Hawaii Jade and Pearl Leaf Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Akoya Pearls and green jade Total Weight: 39.1 Grams Bracelet Length: 7" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: P...
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Bracelet with Antique 14k White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous One of A Kind piece by Marina J. This bracelet features a lovely Antique solid 14k White Gold Diamond encrusted Watch, that has been repurposed into a stunning Ruby set cent...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Belle Époque 14K Gold Link Bracelet Green Enamel Oriental Natural Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delightful Belle Époque link bracelet was handcrafted in the last decade of the 19th century out of 14K yellow gold.
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
14k Two Tone Gold Geometric Clasp Multi Strand Torsade Pearl Gemstone Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: String, Solid 14k Yellow & White Gold Clasp Weight: 31.33 Grams Type: Multi-Strand Pearl Bracelet w/ 14k Gold Clasp Length: Measures 7.5 Inches Next to A Ruler.
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cultured Japanese Pearl Double Strand Bracelet 14k WG
Located in New York, NY
Round, semi-baroque, white (some light pink and peach overtone) high-luster with typical natural blemishes Japanese Cultured pearls are double-knotted in this unforgettable piece, fi...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Custom Made Link Bracelet with Nephrite & Single White Pearl in 14K White Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Material: 14K White Gold Condition: New Nephrite: 9,8 - 7,8mm White Pearl: 10,1 -10,1mm Bracelet Dimension: Bracelet: 8" Fits wrist up to: 7 1/2" Link Width: 12,7mm Lin...
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Angara Freshwater Cultured Pearl & Oval London Blue Topaz Bracelet in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Alternately set on this 14k solid gold bracelet are Freshwater cultured pearls and oval London blue topazes.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
White Gold Cultured Pearl Vintage Triple Strand Bracelet 6 3/4" - 14k Bead
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Cut: Bead Color: White Cultured Cultured Pearls Cut: Beads Color: White Bracelet Style: Triple Stran...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold 7mm Cultured Pearl Textured Finish 6.5" Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (15) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Bead Shape - White Color w/ Pink and Overtones - 7mm (approx.) Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 44.58 Grams Clasp: Hook & ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cardow Pearl Bracelet with 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Lion's Head Clasp
By Cardow
Located in New York, NY
Original Cardow Pearl Bracelet with 14K Gold Lion's Head Clasp. This multi strand pearl necklace features lion's head clasp crafted in 14 karat yellow gold set with diamonds and ruby...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multicolor 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Mabe Pearl, Cameo and Smokey Topaz
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
New 14K yellow gold bracelet setting, with vintage pearls and stones.
Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed Mid-Century Modern Ed Wiener 14K Gold & Pearl Modernist Link Bracelet
By Ed Wiener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century studio gold & pearl bracelet. By Ed Wiener. In 14 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, 14k Gold
1930s Pearl and 3.30 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Line Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique bracelet has been crafted in 14k yellow gold, with 14k white gold settings.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Heavy Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise, Pearl, and Garnet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Heavy Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise, Pearl, and Garnet This is a "New/Old Stock" heavy gauge wide bangle that is 7/8" wide.
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Mikimoto 3 Strand 6.5-7mm Pearl Bracelet w/ 14k Gold Engraved Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: String w/ Solid 14k White Gold Clasp & Spacers Weight: 35 Grams Type: 3 Strand Beaded Bracelet w/ 2 Spacers Length: Measures 7.0 Inches Next to a Ruler.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Two-tone Yellow & White Gold Chain Pearl Bracelet with Toggle Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of vintage glamour with our Vintage 14K Two-tone Yellow & White Gold Chain Pearl Bracelet with Toggle Clasp.
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Onyx & Pearl Victorian Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous 1920s Victorian 14k rose gold bracelet embossed with a detailed motif and adorned with a square cut Onyx center stone.
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Angara Classic South Sea Cultured Pearl Single Strand Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Secured to a glistening 14k solid gold corrugated ball clasp, this is a timeless and elegant single-strand pearl bracelet.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Pearl Vintage Love Link Bracelet 7" - 14k Rd Point 5.88ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 3 sizes for $30 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 4.10ctw Cut: Round Point Color: Whi...
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with Emeralds and Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with Emeralds and Diamonds and Pearl - There are 4 square cut emeralds that measure about 3.5mm in diameter and weigh approximately .80ct total ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Cultured Pearl Bracelet with 14K Gold Clasp Classic Elegant 7 Inch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully composed of luminous, well-matched round cultured pearls, the bracelet is completed by an elegant 14K yellow gold clasp that provides both security and a subtle touch of ...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Two Row Pearl and Braided Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Two Row Pearl and Braided Gold Bracelet . A bracelet featuring two rows of cultured pearls with gold spacers and a braidied gold rope. Measurements: 8" long Gram Weight: 41.8 gra...
Pearl, 14k Gold
Multi Strand Pearl Twist Bracelet with Decorative 14K Yellow Gold Bow Tie Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Multiple strands of lustrous pearls accented with decorative 14 karat yellow gold bow tie clasp create this sophisticated pearl wrap bracelet.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,339Sale Price|54% Off
GIA certified Natural Tahitian Pearl Bracelet with 14K Diamond Clasp
Located in Conroe, TX
GIA certified Natural Tahitian Pearl Bracelet with 14K Diamond Clasp Materials: 14K Gold Bracelet Length: 7.50" Bracelet Closure Type: Box Tab Insert Hallmarks: 585 DSL Total Weight...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Flower Bracelet with White Pearls 7.25" Vintage Women's
Located in Puyallup, WA
Offering classic beauty and sophisticated elegance, this 14K Yellow Gold Flower Bracelet captures the romantic appeal of vintage style.
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Pearl bead bracelet and 14k gold claps with brilliant cut diamonds up to 1.25ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold clasp set with brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.25ct - F/G - VS/SI - on a pearl bracelet - 18.5 cm detailed description: the bracelet is 18.5 cm long and 8.5 mm wid...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
14K White Gold and Platinum Three-Strand Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Classic three-strand cultured pearl bracelet with 14K white gold and diamond clasp.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Seed Pearls
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1970's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Seed Pearls - The bangle contains 7 small turquoise stones and 8 ribbons of seed pearls - 6 pearls in each.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 27g 14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl and Blue Enamel Bracelet
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian, diamond, pearl, enamel, and gold bracelet, comprising five old cut diamonds, eight seed pearls, and blue enamel, set in 14 karat yellow gold. This beautiful bracelet h...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14K Gold Floral Burst w Blue Sapphire Pearl Multi Strand Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stunning! The unique "chrysanthemum-inspired" ornamental 14 karat yellow gold clasp displays true vintage glory on this 1950's multi-strand pearl bracelet. With artful appeal, six bl...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian 14K Cobalt Blue Enamel Snake Bracelet with Pearls
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing 14K Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet is very special.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Pearl Double Strand Bracelet w Decorative 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enhanced with a decorative 14 karat yellow gold filigree charm clasp, this classic double strand bracelet of creamy white pearls presents a fresh modern layered look. Lustrous pearls...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Snowflake Floral Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
-Stone(s):-- (11) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Beads - White color - 4.2-6.7mm (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 12.66 Grams Size: Measures 6.75 Inches next to a ...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Faceted White Mother of Pearl Diamonds Halo Statement 14K R Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This bracelet showcases opalescent white mother of pearls set in 14k rose gold.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pearls & Turquoise Horseshoe or Crescent Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Bead Shape - white Color w/ Light Pink Overtone - Fine Luster - 7.5-7.9mm (approx.) (76) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Round Cabocho...
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Giant Baroque Flame Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in GOES, NL
• Giant Freshwater Baroque pearls with lstrong metallic overtone and high lustre • 14k solid yellow gold clasp & bead (clasp is hallmarked) • Baroque freshwater pearl size gr...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Heavy hand twisted 14k yellow gold wire, connects the gemstones. The bracelet measures at 7 inches in length. 5 semi baroque slight cream cultured pearls, 7mm - 7.5mm 5 natural blu...
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German Bangle Bracelet 1ctw Diamonds Pearl 14K Rose Gold Silver /16.5grg
Located in SE
It is composite Silver on 14K Rose Gold separately assembled and attached to band parts construction with 30 rose cut Diamonds accenting claw set Ø 6 mm half - Pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Classic 6-7mm Cultured Pearl Strand Bracelet w/ 14k Yellow Gold Hook Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White Color w/ Nice Luster- 6-7mm (approx.) Material: String w/ Solid 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 9.80 Grams Chain Length...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Lucky Horseshoe Sapphire Ruby Seed Pearl Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage bracelet is solid 14k yellow gold. It features genuine seed pearls, a natural sapphire, a natural ruby and genuine diamond.
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Cultured Pearl w/ 14k Gold Textured Buckle Style 4 Row Strand 5-6mm Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 108 Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Strung - Nice White Creamy w/ Pink Overstone Color - Good Luster - 5-6mm each approx. Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Clasp...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo and Mother of Pearl Cameo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Set in warm 14k yellow gold, the bracelet combines the natural luster of the materials with elegant antique-inspired detailing.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Seed Pearl Vintage Bangle Bracelet 6 1/2" 14k Rnd 1.06ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.06ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Cultured Seed Pearls Color: Cream Tot...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel COCO Pearl 14K Gold Plated Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel COCO Pearl 14K Gold Plated Cuff is an exquisite piece that effortlessly embodies the essence of luxury and sophistication. This stunning cuff features glamorous costume pe...
David Yurman Mother of Pearl and Diamond Cable Cuff Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This authentic David Yurman cable cuff bracelet is a luxurious fusion of bold design and graceful femininity. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, the signature cable motif wraps elegant...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Emerald Jade Ruby Diamond & Pearl Enamel Work Ram Wrap Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 1.58 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 67 Grams Type: Flexible Cuff Wrap Bangle Bracelet Length: Will comfortably fit up to a 7.75" wrist.
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mini Pearl Gold Bead Bracelet, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Classic and stackable. The pearl bracelet, simplified. Pearl, 3mm x 4mm (Hangzhou, China) 14K gold clasp and chain (US) 18K gold bead (US) 6" length + 1.5" adjustable extension De...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Multi Strand Japanese Cultured Pearl Hematite Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
The cleasp is 14k yellow gold. 4 strands 3.5 to 3.7mm Japanese cultured pearls with few blemishes, approx. 104 pearls 4 strands of genuine Hematite 4mm each, approx. 180 total 48.5...
Hematite, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond & Pearl Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
Bracelet Details Material: 14K Yellow & White Gold Wrist Size: Average 7 Inch Weight: 16.3 Grams Head Width: 17mm Accented by the following gemstones 39 - 1.8mm Single Cut Diamonds;...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Cultured Japanese Pearl White Double Strand Vintage Bracelet 14k YG
Located in New York, NY
You can never go wrong with a classic two strand pearl Bracelet! Large White ( some light pink overtone) Round, high-luster with typical natural blemishes Japanese Cultured pearls...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kabana Spiny Oyster Mother Of Pearl Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Kabana
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hallmark: Kabana 14k USA Diamond: Approx 0.35ct Gemstone: spiny oyster and mother of pearl Material: 14k yellow gold Measurement: 7.5" long x 16mm wide x 4mm high Weight: 39.5 g...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Pitcher or Wine Ewer with a Pearl Lid Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage 14 karat gold charm for a charm bracelet. In the form of an intricate filigree pitcher or wine ewer with a pearl stopper.
Pearl, 14k Gold
Akoya Pearls Pearls Bead Bracelet 14kt
Located in New York, NY
6.5 mm Akoya pearls bracelet. Three stranded and bar linked. 20mm wide. 14 karat yellow gold 7.5 in Long Comfortable stud beaded clasp
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.80 Carat Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and pearl hinged link bracelet. 104 round emeralds in an open work 14k yellow gold bracelet with 65 accent seed pearls. 104 round green emeralds, approx. 2.80cts 65 crème ...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960 Three Strand Baroque Cultured Pearl Bracelet White Gold Pearl Diamond
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's 14k white gold Baroque 3 strand freshwater pearl bracelet with white gold diamond and pearl catch.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Slide Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Cultured Pearl Green Onyx Garnet Tiger’s Eye Moonstone Shell Cameo Style: Antique Slide Bracelet Length: 7 inches Closure: Slide Bracel...
Garnet, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$472Sale Price|30% Off
Freshwater Pearl Bracelet with 14K Solid Yellow Clasp with Diamond Accent
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Pearl size: Approx. 4mm-5mm diameter Grade: Super high luster with pink overtone Coor: Cream with pink overtone Total length: 7inches Clasp: 14k Solid yellow gold Intricate Art Dec...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
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 pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.