Sapphire & Diamond Zipper Pull Vintage Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold, 28mm x 10mm
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Designed as a stylised zipper pull – a motif that symbolises connection and the act of bringing separate elements together into unity. The pendant is set with a Natural Oval Shap...
Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Péry was responsible for some of VCA's most iconic 20th century (Mid-Century and Vintage) designs, including the Ludo bracelet and the iconic zipper necklace. The company's prestigio...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1982 Van Cleef & Arpels 0.8ct pavé diamond 18k yellow gold band dome ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Péry et Cie traces its roots back to 1875 Péry was responsible for some of VCA’s most iconic 20th century designs including the Ludo bracelet and the zipper necklace and many of the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Zipper Necklace by Fred Paris
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold zIpper necklace centering a cabochon ruby with pave set heart shape beze and terminal.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Serpentine Zipper Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Serpentine Zipper Necklace. The bolo-style necklace has an adjustable zipper and two smaller zipper dangles at each end.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lariat Zipper Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lariat Zipper Necklace- This elegant lariat necklace features an adjustable ""zipper"" slide accented with one round brilliant cut diamond (...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Yellow Gold and Diamond Zipper Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Iconic zipper design necklace, set in 18k yellow gold, with a diamond buckle - approximately 1.10ctw H-SI1 diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Set Zip Necklace in 14 Karat Gold
Located in London, England
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.41 carats. A fabulously quirky zipper necklace. The necklace is formed of a curb link chain in 14 carat yellow gold and is fitted with a working di...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Double Zipper Motif Necklace circa 1970s Rare & Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer bangle bracelets. Truly a great piece at a great price! Weight: 74 grams Dimensions: The shorter link...
18k Gold
Vintage Gucci Italian Sterling Vermeil Zipper Pull Pendant on Silk Cord
By Gucci
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage gold over sterling silver zipper pull pendant created by Gucci of Italy, circa 1970's. Pendant measures 4.5" by 1 3/4" and suspends from an adjustable 30" silk cord. Pendan...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel Gold Ring, French, C. 1960
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Napoli, NA
Péry was responsible for some of VCA's most iconic 20th century designs including the Ludo bracelet and the zipper necklace. The Péry ateliers are now owned by VCA.
Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels, onyx and diamond 'Philippine' ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Péry et Cie traces its roots back to 1875 Péry was responsible for some of VCA's most iconic 20th century designs including the Ludo bracelet and the zipper necklace and many of the ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony and Diamond ‘Philippine’ Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Péry et Cie traces its roots back to 1875 Péry was responsible for some of VCA's most iconic 20th century designs including the Ludo bracelet and the zipper necklace and many of the ...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.58 in L 2.76 in
VCA Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Emerald Leaf Brooch Pin Yellow Gold 1960s-1970s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Péry was responsible for some of VCA's most iconic 20th century designs, including the Ludo bracelet and the iconic zipper necklace. The company's prestigious clientele included the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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W 1.38 in L 1.89 in
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Lion Ebouriffé Diamond Emerald Brooch Yellow Gold French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Péry was responsible for some of VCA's most iconic 20th century designs, including the Ludo bracelet and the iconic zipper necklace. The company's prestigious clientele included the ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1968 Norman Norell Black A-Line Mini Dress W/ Trompe L'Oeil Rhinestone Cross
Located in Gresham, OR
Magnin black wool gabardine A-line mini dress with large rhinestone embroidered trompe l'oeil cross necklace. Back zipper. Cap sleeves. Silk lined.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Travel Jewelry Holder
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Water Mill, NY
Louis Vuitton 1950s-1960s travel jewelry holder, for rings, necklaces and two zippered pockets. Lined in suede.
1960s Malcolm Starr Beaded Gown Vintage Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Wallkill, NY
Buttons up the back with a scoop necklace. Zippers up the waist. Loads of fabric make up the skirt.
Diamond Gold Zipper Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Gold and Diamond Zipper Necklace, designed as a functioning, adjustable zipper Handcrafted in the 60's, very rare find there is nothing like this one Last one was sold at the Skinn...
Spectacular Adjustable and Functional Diamond Gold Zipper Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Adjustable and functional 18K yellow gold zipper necklace, set with 66 full cut round diamonds weighing approximately 1.48cts, 28.5 inches long, weighing 117.9 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond gold zipper necklace
Located in New York, NY
This was designed as a functioning adjustable zipper with full cut diamond accents.
Amber, Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 6 Pendant Interchangeable Diamond Yellow Gold Necklac
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Péry was responsible for designing some of VCA's most recognizable jewellery from the 20th century, such as the Ludo bracelet and the legendary zipper necklace. The company's prestig...
Chalcedony, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$42,400
Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Electrum Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers an The Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a rare blend of soft elegance and modern edge. Finished with striking electrum hardwa...
$11,250Sale Price|25% Off
1961 Chanel Haute Couture Iconic Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
IT DOES NOT GET MORE ICONIC than this 1961 beige woven linen tweed skirt suit trimmed in raspberry red grosgrain ribbon and navy crochet border. This version was made exclusively for...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Black Box Leather Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 bag featured in rare Black Box leather. Considered to be of the most collectible hertiage leathers from Hermes, this timeless beauty exu...
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Cartier Old Baguette Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring. This unbelievable Cartier ring is crafted in platinum. There is an elongated baguette cut diamond i...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Vintage Alhambra Onyx Necklace VCARA45800
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels onyx necklace from the Vintage Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of the iconic Alhambra 4 leaf clover motif with an inlay of onyx, com...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Bag Vert Jade Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in coveted Vert Jade. Lush with Gold hardware. This exquisite bag is modern and minimalist. A sleek pared do...
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG120 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (W) Age: 1993 Accompa...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 “Dante” Brown Blazer Skirt Suit w/ Hair + Birth Label
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 “Dante” Brown Blazer Skirt Suit w/ Hair + Birth Label Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 1996 “Dante”-Runway look #37 (skirt) Designe...
David Webb 50 Carats Spectacular Statement Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
For your best jewelry moment! These are celebrity and red carpet Day & Night diamond earrings by David Webb! Crafted in Platinum and white gold these are truly a superb work of art. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Tiger Eye Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302012 Comes With Full Set (Pouch, Card, Invoice) Date 2018 RRP £2,970 Incl. Taxes / €3,500 Incl. Taxes / $3,350 Excl. Taxes Model VCARD38600 Serial Number JA4609** Metal 18k Y...
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Fully Beaded Silk Dress Gown Designer size 42 ( run smaller - measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Ove...
$8,814
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet mini skirt suit, fw 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet suit comprising: blazer jacket with leg of mutton sleeve, gold orb button fastenings at the back and velvet bodice, and matching mini s...
HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag in Noir is the epitome of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in structured Epsom leather, this mini version of...
Chanel Limited Edition La Pausa Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited Edition La Pausa bag from the collection of 2019. This beautiful bag is supposed to be a lifebuoy in black in white. On the front it's written La Pausa and Chanel. Als...
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
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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