Ancient Coin Jewelry
20th Century More Earrings
Vintage 1980s Italian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Italian More Earrings
Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British More Jewelry
Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s More Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s More Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Topaz, Quartz, Opal, Onyx, Lapis Laz...
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s North American Classical Greek More Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Stud Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Greek Clip-on Earrings
Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Fashion Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Bronze
1990s Brooches
Diamond, 22k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Citrine, ...
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Turquoise Matrix, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Op...
2010s Greek Hellenistic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Jade, Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Multi...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Greek Classical Roman Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver
20th Century Cufflinks
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary More Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An ancient silver coin is called a Drachma. It is one of the world’s oldest coins and was the equivalent of the value of a handful of arrows.
- Can I wear ancient jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can wear ancient jewelry, however it is recommended to set it in modern gold jewelry to prevent damage. If your ancient jewelry contains lead, be sure to wash your skin or clothing thoroughly after wearing it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of properly vetted ancient pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who is Roberto Coin in jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In jewelry, Roberto Coin is a well-known designer. He founded a jewelry house by the same name in Vicenza, Italy, in 1977, and first produced pieces for other labels. In 1996, he debuted his first collection of luxury jewelry under his own name. Find a variety of Roberto Coin jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is coin jewelry called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Coin jewelry is sometimes called nummary jewelry. Derived from the Latin word for coin — nummus — nummary means related to or dealing with coins. People sometimes call the coins featured in nummary jewelry nummary gems. On 1stiDibs, find a variety of coin jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024In ancient Greece, wealthy people were the ones who wore jewelry. Even in ancient times, jewelry was a status symbol, with men and women wearing it to showcase their affluence. Jewelry worn by the ancient Greeks included rings, diadems, armbands, necklaces, earrings, pendants, headbands and brooches. Explore a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Roberto Coin jewelry is real gold. All Roberto Coin jewelry is made of 18k gold which is sourced and produced in Vicenza, Italy. Vicenza is known as the City of Gold and produces some of the highest quality gold in the world. Look for a stamp to certify that Robert Coin jewelry is indeed real. Find a collection of expertly vetted Robert Coin jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.