Yellow Gold Modernist
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Dome Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Romantic Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modernist Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Drop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Danish Modernist Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Modernist Fashion Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Hoop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Bangles
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Signet Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cufflinks
Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Go...
Mid-20th Century North American Modernist Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modernist Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Band Rings
Malachite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Rhodocrosite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k 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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- Is yellow gold real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, yellow gold contains real gold. The makeup of yellow gold is pure gold mixed with alloys. The karatage of yellow gold determines the amount of pure gold.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between yellow gold and white gold comes down to the alloys used to produce them. Yellow gold gets its color from pure gold and alloy metals in warm hues like copper. On the other hand, white gold's cool appearance is owed to the presence of alloy metals like silver, zinc, palladium and nickel. Shop a variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023No, yellow gold engagement rings are not out of style. In fact, white gold and yellow gold are still among the most popular metals for engagement rings and wedding rings. It's important to note that while current trends with respect to engagement rings may seem to ebb and flow more quickly than those of days gone by, couples don't get engaged the moment a trend emerges. Whatever may be trending now with respect to engagement rings may be a style or cut that has been popular for years. Find antique and vintage wedding rings on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether yellow gold engagement rings are out of style depends largely on who you ask. To many individuals, yellow gold is a timeless precious metal that remains appealing despite changing trends. That's part of the reason why brides in the British royal family, from Meghan Markle to Kate Middleton to Princess Diana, all received yellow gold engagement rings. Find a diverse assortment of yellow gold engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- Does 18k yellow gold tarnish?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Audemars Piguet, also known as AP, makes gold watches. Audemars Piguet is a luxury Swiss watch brand that uses high-quality materials like high-grade leather, gold and stainless steel. Shop a wide selection of Audemars Piguet watches, including yellow-toned gold, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, yellow gold can be good for engagement rings. Many people love the warm, rich color of yellow gold, and the metal has been used to produce rings for centuries, giving it timeless appeal. Also, yellow gold tends to be durable enough to withstand the effects of daily wear. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of yellow gold engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, yellow gold is popular for engagement rings. The most popular metals for engagement ring settings are white gold, yellow gold, platinum and rose gold. 1stDibs has found that buyers of engagement rings cite style and setting as the most important features when selecting a ring, followed by center stone type and shape. Find antique and vintage engagement rings set in yellow gold on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Indian gold is 100% pure 24 karat gold, and is very yellow in color because it is not mixed with other alloys. People from India buy this gold as an investment as well as for jewelry, and there are far fewer buyers of 18 karat and 22 karat gold. Shop a collection of Indian gold jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Whether diamond studs are better in white or yellow gold depends on your preferences. Yellow gold makes an appealing contrast with clear diamonds and brings warmth to earrings. On the other hand, white gold's cooler appearance can allow the diamonds to take center stage. Choose the variety that you like best. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of diamond stud earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Clash de Cartier pieces do indeed come in yellow gold. The collection shakes up the brand’s classic aesthetic by mixing yellow gold, white gold and onyx materials with beads and spikes. Shop a collection of Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether you should wear a yellow or white gold sapphire ring is a matter of personal choice. Some people love the look of contrasting metals and stones, so they may prefer to place a cool blue or clear sapphire in a warm-toned yellow gold setting. Those who want a more unified look can choose metals and gemstones with a similar color temperature, such as white gold with a blue sapphire. Shop a wide variety of sapphire rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023It could be said that yellow gold engagement rings aren't coming back in style because people never stop wearing them. Yellow gold has been a popular choice of metal for both engagement and wedding jewelry for centuries. Not only is yellow gold visually appealing, but as an alloy that combines pure gold with base metals, it resists scratching and tarnishing, allowing rings to stand the test of time. Shop a wide range of yellow gold engagement rings on 1stDibs.