22 Karat Jewelry
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Bangles
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Wedding Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Roman Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings
Freshwater Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Classical Greek Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century African Brooches
Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Rubelite, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
Early 2000s Bridal Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Cocktail Rings
22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings
Rubelite, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Drop Earrings
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
22k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Wedding Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Indian Drop Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indonesian Romantic Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Signet Rings
Vermeil, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Band Rings
Vermeil, 22k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Citrine, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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- Is there 22K gold jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 22k gold does exist and it even exists in jewelry, but it’s not very common. 24k is pure gold and it’s simply too soft for jewelry and practical use, 18k is a very popular version of gold for jewelry, but it is possible to find 22k gold jewelry. Find an assortment of gold jewelry from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202221 karats refers to the amount of pure gold in your piece, out of a maximum of 24 karats. 21 karats is 87.5% pure gold with 12.5% alloy. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, 22k gold is not too soft for jewelry, but it’s considered too soft for everyday wear. You may find some special pieces that are made of 22k gold or that have 22k gold in them, especially antique jewelry, but regular wear will quickly cause 22k gold to become misshapen and scratched. Shop a collection of 22k gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry is 18-karat gold, not 14-karat. The luxury jewelry designer makes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and cufflinks in 18-karat white, gold and rose gold. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.