Love Token Gold
Antique 1770s Bridal Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Dangle Earrings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1880s American Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1790s George III Bridal Rings
14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s English Fashion Rings
Oriental Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s British Modern More Jewelry
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Other, Bronze, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
20th Century American More Necklaces
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau More Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 18th Century British Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s British George III Bridal Rings
Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Baroque Revival Bridal Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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 ExpertJanuary 23, 2024No, the Cartier Love ring is not pure gold. Pure 24-karat gold is incredibly malleable and is vulnerable to scratching and breakage. Because of this, luxury jewelers tend not to use 24-karat gold. Instead, Cartier uses 18-karat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. The alloy has an attractive appearance and is better able to hold up to the effects of daily wear. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Cartier Love rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, the Cartier Love ring is real gold. The French luxury jewelry maker produces its iconic ring out of 18-karat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. Platinum versions are also available. Shop a wide range of Cartier Love rings from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier Love bracelets are real gold. You can choose between a yellow gold, rose gold or a white gold band. The Love collection is designed to be a symbol of free-spirited love with a screw motif to lock in love. You’ll find a variety of products from the Cartier Love collection from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.