Forget Me Not Jewellery
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Antique 1810s English George III Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s British George III Fashion Rings
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Wedding Rings
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century Romantic Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1790s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 10k Gold, Base Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
2010s British Cocktail Rings
Tsavorite, White Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Australian Victorian Signet Rings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian More Jewelry
Enamel, Stainless Steel, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Boxes and Cases
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Boxes and Cases
Gilt Metal
2010s New Zealand Artist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
2010s New Zealand Artist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Stud Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Fashion Rings
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Jade, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s French Victorian More Rings
18k Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s New Zealand Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k 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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- What is a parure of Jewellery?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Parure means a combination of matching jewelry to be worn together. Meaning 'set' in French, a parure usually consists of brooches, necklaces, rings, and earrings. Late eighteenth-century parures included more ornaments such as shoulder brooches, shoe buckles, chatelaines and jeweled sword hilts. Find a collection of vintage and antique jewelry on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between jewellery and jewels is that one is a finished product, while the other is a raw material. A jewel is a precious stone, such as a diamond or an emerald. Jewellery is the term for wearable pieces fashioned out of precious metals, gemstones and other materials. Rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets are examples of jewellery. In the U.S. and Canada, people spell the word jewellery as jewelry, but the words refer to the same thing. Shop a wide range of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Whether it's spelled jewelry or jewellery varies based on geography. Jewelry is the common spelling of the word in the U.S. In the UK, India, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, jewellery is the preferred term, while in Canada, people use jewelry and jewellery interchangeably. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The difference between jewelry and jewellery comes down to where people use the words. Both terms refer to jewelry, but variations in English dialects have led to differences in spelling. Jewelry is the preferred term in the U.S., while jewellery is the spelling in the UK, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, India and New Zealand. Either spelling is correct in Canadian English. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The difference between jewellery and jewelry comes down to variations in the English language. The terms refer to the same thing but are used in different parts of the world. Jewelry is how the word is spelled in American English, while jewellery is the preferred spelling in the UK, India, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. In Canada, both spellings are generally used, though you'll most often see jewellery. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry.