Bernd Munsteiner Amethyst Gold Ring and Pendant Set
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Austin, TX
An incredible amethyst and 18k gold ring and pendant set by Bernd Munsteiner, founder of Atelier Munsteiner.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
24.95 Carat Rock Crystal with Iron Inclusions Gold Ring Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Berlin, DE
Bernd Munsteiner was the first contemporary artist to go off in search of the aura of the crystal.
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold
Exceptional Bi-Color Tourmaline White Diamond Contemporary Ring, Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd’s son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
11.20 carat Golden Rutilated Quartz Satin Yellow Gold Ring, Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd’s son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,448Sale Price|20% Off
Atelier Munsteiner Magic Face Black Tourmaline Quartz One of a Kind Gold Ring
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd's son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Munsteiner Fantasy Cut Amethyst Cufflinks in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Saint Louis, MO
The gemstones, a restrained and accessible example of artist Bernd Munsteiner’s renowned gem-cutting technique, draw the viewer in with a suggestion of the fractal patterns that are ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Munsteiner Cut 7.61 Carat Aquamarine Ring Custom Set In 14K White Gold & Diamond
By Martha Richter Ltd.
Located in Lake Bluff, IL
Of his generations of Munsteiner cutters, Bernd is the best and most famous.
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Atelier Munsteiner Amethyst Diamond Yellow and White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
The gold with a satinised finish, the substantial ring band ergonomically shaped. Tom and Jutta Munsteiner, creative heads of Atelier Munsteiner since 1997, where Tom had received ...
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Bernd Munsteiner for H.Stern Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Bernd Munsteiner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Stern helped catapult Bernd Munsteiner's career by giving him his first exhibition in Brazil, then NYC.
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
18KT Gold and Munsteiner Carved Citrine Ring
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
18KT gold and Munsteiner cut citrine ring. Citrine is carved by famous German stone cutter Bernd Munsteiner.
Citrine, 18k Gold
Munsteiner Fantasy Cut Aquamarine in a Margaret Barnaby Gold Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Beautifully hand fabricated, this piece is in excellent condition. Stone Details: Bernd Munsteiner changed the game of stone cutting forever.
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Atelier Munsteiner Finest 10.87 Carat Deep Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd’s son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Atelier Munsteiner Purple Amethyst Diamond Gold Platinum German Ring
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd's son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite Red Tourmaline Platinum One of a Kind Modern Ring, Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd’s son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Platinum
Fine Amethyst White Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Ring, Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd’s son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, Platinum,...
Munsteiner Germany Bracelet 18Kt Solid Gold 21.45 Cts in Watermelon Tourmaline
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Miami, FL
The width measure is 12 mm Stamped, with the maker's mark and the gold assay hallmarks ".750". Munsteiner, Bernd Munsteiner (b. 1943) invented the fantasy cut (concave cuts made on...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Atelier Munsteiner Magic Face Black Tourmaline Quartz One of a Kind Gold Ring
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd's son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MUNSTEINER Cut Sculptural Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 28.85 Cts Morganite
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Miami, FL
While each Munsteiner brings a distinctive facet to the family firm, their works always culminate from Bernd’s original vision of releasing the aura from a stone.
Morganite, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Michael Good 1981 Aerodynamic Twisted Ear Drops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Michael Good
Located in Miami, FL
Exhibitions Participate in 1997 American Jewelry Design Council Members Exhibition, National Metals Museum, Memphis, Tennessee. 1995 Aspects, Group Show, Studio of Wilhelm Buchert, ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Good Aerodynamic Drop Earrings in 18kt Gold with 4.08ctw in Diamonds
By Michael Good
Located in Miami, FL
Exhibitions: 1997 American Jewelry Design Council Members Exhibition, National Metals Museum, Memphis, Tennessee. 1995 Aspects, Group Show, Studio of Wilhelm Buchert, Rodenbeck, Germ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bernd Munsteiner Rhodolite Garnet Pendant
By Bernd Munsteiner
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning Bernd Munsteiner Rhodolite Garnet Pendant Designer: Bernd Munsteiner Gemstone: Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone Cut: Bernd Munsteiner Gemstone Carat Weight: 3.35CT Metal: 14K Yell...
Garnet, 14k Gold
Bernd Munsteiner Peridot Jasper Gold Brooch
By Bernd Munsteiner
Located in New York, NY
Rare Bernd Munsteiner brooch, circa 1990, is an arc of natural red jasper set in 18K yellow gold, intersected by a 16.55 carat peridot, cut by Bernd in a wedge, incised at back in a...
Peridot, 18k Gold
Bernd Munsteiner Carved Agate Pendant Necklace
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An attractive piece of sculptural jewelry by "Father of the fantasy-cut" Bernd Munsteiner. Known for his work with semi -precious stones, the layer-cutting of Agates became a fascina...
Agate, 18k Gold
Spirit Sun Diamond Engagement Ring and Wedding Band, 18 Karat Gold
By Bernd Munsteiner
Located in Nantucket, MA
The diamond is a rare Spirit Sun faceted diamond by renowned German lapidary artist Bernd Munsteiner. (.76 carats, J color, VS clarity) set in a 5.25mm matte finish band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
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W 0.88 in D 0.38 in L 1 in
18.70 Carat Amethyst Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant Necklace, Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd’s son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Mixed Metal, Platinum,...
Atelier Munsteiner One of a Kind Fancy Cut Purple Amethyst Vertical Curve Ring
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
Learning to cut and polish gems in the classical faceted style, Bernd's son, Tom Munsteiner, later adopted the special geometric cuts his father had developed.
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Munsteiner Geometric Ring In 14Kt Gold With Watermelon Tourmaline And Diamonds
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Miami, FL
While each Munsteiner brings a distinctive facet to the family firm, their works always culminate from Bernd’s original vision of releasing the aura from a stone.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MUNSTEINER Sculptural Geometric Ring Platinum & 18Kt Gold With Madeira Citrine
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Miami, FL
While each Munsteiner brings a distinctive facet to the family firm, their works always culminate from Bernd’s original vision of releasing the aura from a stone.
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
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H 0.81 in W 0.53 in L 16 in
Björn Weckström Lapponia Modernist Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Munsteiner Cut
Located in Miami, FL
While each Munsteiner brings a distinctive facet to the family firm, their works always culminate from Bernd’s original vision of releasing the aura from a stone.
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bernd Munsteiner 6.93 Carat Green Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
By Bernd Munsteiner
Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
This ring is truly one-of-a-kind and rare piece, featuring a fantasy cut green tourmaline crafted by world renowned gem artist Bernd Munsteiner, this 6.93ct tourmaline has captivatin...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Georg Jensen Designed by Bernd Munsteiner brooch
By Bernd Munsteiner
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Georg Jensen brooch with Druzy agate, rhodolite garnet stone set in 18 karat gold. Designed by Bern Munsteiner circa 1980's. The brooch has impressed company marks,as well as Bernd M...
Garnet, 18k Gold
1980s Munsteiner Fantasy-Cut Citrine Gold Ring
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in London, GB
Asymmetric fantasy-cut citrine by Bernd Munsteiner estimated to weigh approximately 34cts Baguette cut diamond estimated to weigh approximately 0.07cts 18ct yellow and white gold...
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Symbolon Cut Amethyst Ring
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
An 18k white gold ring set with an "Symbolon" cut Amethyst cut by Bernd Munsteiner. This ring is a size 7. Designed and made by llyn strong.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.83 in W 0.56 in L 16.93 in
Björn Weckström & Bernd Munsteiner Lapponia, 14 Karat Gold Citrine Necklace Rare
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström and Bernd Munsteiner for Lapponia, a 14 Karat gold Citrine necklace, Finland, 1986, stamped ‘Lapponia‘, ‘585’, date code and Lapponia Citrine to a cut by Bernd Munste...
Citrine, Gold
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H 0.99 in W 0.34 in L 16.54 in
Lapponia Björn Weckström and Bernd Munsteiner 14 Karat Gold Citrine Necklace
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Björn Weckström and Bernd Munsteiner 14 Karat gold Citrine Necklace Rare "Luxa" Lapponia.
Citrine, Gold
Ruby Citrine 18k Gold ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Rose Gold 21g magnificent citrine 12cts surrounded by ruby princess cut. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your ...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold
9 Karat Rose Gold Natural Citrine Cocktail Ring Handcratfed in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
9 Karat rose gold ring with oval cut citrine. Ovol citrine is 18x12 millimeters / 0,708x0,472 inches- US size 5 1/2 / Italy size 11 / Franch size 51 / Can be resized. The ring is ma...
Citrine, 9k Gold
Lemon Citrine Cocktail Ring in Textured 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accent
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This freeform solitaire was designed and sculpted here in our shop by Eytan Brandes. It's a one-of-a-kind piece created specifically to show off a huge, roughly egg-shaped lemon cit...
White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This striking woman’s cocktail ring is crafted in warm 18K yellow gold (750‰) and crowned with a vibrant oval-cut pink tourmaline of approximately 3.00 carats. The gemstone is elegan...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
$565Sale Price / item|44% Off
Amethyst and Citrine Cabochon ring silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silver, gold ring with natural amethyst and citrine cabochons. February birthstone ring. November birthstone ring. Metal: 925 silver + 14k gold plating Total Weight: 4 g (+-depends ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design, Amethyst Cocktail ring 18K Yellow Gold. The ring is very streamlined and smooth and has been crafted as a crossover, in solid 18K yellow gold with a polishe...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$7,160Sale Price|20% Off
MARCHAK Paris 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 41.51 Cts Amethyst
By Marchak
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring band designed by Marchak Paris. This is an absolutely stunning cocktail ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Marchak, back in the 1970. The geometri...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Made in Italy Rutilated Quartz Grounding Asymmetry Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K Yellow Gold Made in Italy Rutilated Quartz Cabochon Grounding Asymmetric Cocktail Ring. Unlock Your Divine Potential with the Anne ring. Gems and metal are energetically cleanse...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,815Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ralph Masri Heliopolis 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Gold Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
18kt yellow gold ring with diamonds from Ralph Masri's Heliopolis collection, inspired by ancient Roman patterns and motifs. Also available in rose or white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
16.7 CTW Checker Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Solid Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
16.7 CTW Checker Cut Citrine Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural citrine of 16.7 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style. Citrine has strong vibration ene...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 24kt Yellow Gold Plated Rose Quartz Onyx Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 24kt Yellow Gold Plated Rose Quartz Onyx Cocktail Ring One of a Kind Cocktail ring. Dimension: Ring Size 6.5 USA Length: 26mm Rose Quartz: 20mm x 20mm Bold and comfo...
Onyx, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
4.00 Carats Natural Tourmaline and Diamond 14k Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.00 Carats Natural Green Tourmaline and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Rectangular Cut Tourmaline Weight is: Approx. 2.90 Carats Tourmaline Measures: Approx. 9....
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Carnelian Made in Italy Grounding Asymmetrical Bold Cocktail Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose Gold Carnelian Made in Italy Grounding Asymmetrical Bold Cocktail Ring. Unlock Your Divine Potential with the Wellbeing of Gemstones emanated by the Anne cocktail ring. Gems...
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Faceted Sapphire Satin Gold Ring
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design one of a kind 18k white gold satin finishing ring with a 19.82 carat bezel-set faceted treated red sapphire. size 7 1/2 USA - 56 EU re-sizable to most finger sizes. T...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14.00 carat citrine 14k yellow gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center stone: Oval cut citrine Weight: Approximately 14.00 carats Metal: 14k yellow gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1970's Hallmarks: Purity marks Size: 5.75 and can be resized Gram weight:...
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Satin Oval Amethyst East West Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Cocktail ring designed by Rossella Ugolini, sophisticated geometric domed ring, handcrafted in Italy. The unisex East West Ring is very streamlined and satin finished and has been c...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$15,720Sale Price|20% Off
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
$21,120Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Carved Smooth Purple Amethyst, Green Enamel And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Since 1948, David Webb has carried forward a rich tradition of design,craftsmanship and creativity as an ICONIC American jewelry house. This is one of a few carved amethyst rings tha...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$39,988Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
$9,588Sale Price|20% Off
CHAUMET 1970 Modernist Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Geometric Lapis
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural geometric ring designed by Chaumet. This is a fabulous sculptural cocktail ring created in Paris, France by the renowned jewelry house of Chaumet, circa 1970. The ring ...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
NALLY GIA Pink Color Heart Shape Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
NALLY 2.02ct Fancy Purple- Pink Diamond Ring. The diamond is set in a Cartier Mounting with 2 Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds, with an approximately total carat weight of 0.25CT, stamp...
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.59 in L 32 in
ITALIAN 1970 Angel Skin Coral Beads Long Necklace Mount In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian necklace with Angel's skin corals. This is a magnificent beads necklace created in Italy with fifty-one carvings of natural angel skin pink-white corals. The long strand ...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, 20th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Emblem of Timeless Sophistication Elevate any look with these Vintage Tiffany & Co. Hoop Earrings, exquisitely fashioned in 18K yellow gold. Renowned for their understa...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gubelin 14mm Watch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Link Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning vintage ladies' Gubelin wrist watch features a 14mm solid 18k yellow gold square shaped case that is hidden under a unique diamond encrusted case cover. The beautiful b...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Rare Hans Hansen Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold Bracelet circa 1965
By Hans Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A rare, vintage, cabochon sapphire, ruby, diamond, and 18 karat gold bracelet, by Hans Hansen, c. 1965. A collectors bracelet, a gem set design from the iconic Danish silvermsithy ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
Vintage Egyptian 9.25 Carat Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exquisite, fine and impressive 9.25 carat chrysoprase and 18 carat yellow gold bracelet; part of our bangle and bracelet collection. This fine and impressive vintage bracelet has...
Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold
Victorian, 23.17 Carat Old Cushion Shape Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian drop earrings! 36 gradual old European diamonds set in gold & silver in a circular shape & filigree workmanship, with estimated total weight of 8 carats C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
8.03 Carat Emerald-Cut Boucheron "Laperouse" Briolette GIA Diamond Ring
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
From the exceptional Salon de Boucheron: Centering an 8.03 Carat Emerald Cut "G" Color "VS1" Clarity Diamond, framed by 12 magnificent Briolette-Cut Diamond drops totaling 3.94 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Buccellati Anthochron Dahlia Diamond Cuff Watch
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary expression of Italian artistry, this Buccellati Anthochron “Dahlia” cuff bracelet-watch showcases the house’s signature hand-engraved gold and floral-inspired design...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.