Heart-Shaped 1.5 ct Diamond White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Lisboa, PT
This beautiful heart shaped diamond white gold stud earrings, designed as a refined pair of classic diamond earrings with a discreet romantic silhouette. Each earring is set with a h...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rosior Mother-of-Pearl and Sapphire Drop Earrings set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A unique creation by the Portuguese house Rosior, these earrings are set in 19,2k White Gold with: - 14 Triangular pieces of Black Mother-of-Pearl, with hues of brown weighing 8,05 c...
Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Earrings Set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Passion, perfectionism, creativity, and care combine with extensive gemstone knowledge in a portfolio that is truly pioneering, paving a new path in the heritage and history of Portu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Chiseled in Platinum Cocktail Ring set with Diamonds
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Cocktail Ring set in 950 Platinum with 240 G Color, VVS Clarity Diamonds weighing 3.40 ct. Weight in 950 Platinum: 25.4 g. Handmade in Portugal. Stamped by the portuguese assa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Hand Chiseled in Platinum Cocktail Ring set with Diamonds
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Cocktail Ring, hand chiseled in Platinum and set with 444 G color, VVS clarity Natural Diamonds weighing 1,80 ct. Unique piece, Weight in 950 Platinum: 14.60 g. Handmade in P...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Hand Chiseled in Platinum Cocktail Ring set with Diamonds
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Cocktail Ring set in 950 Platinum with 157 G Color, VVS Clarity Diamonds weighing 1.60 ct. Weight in 950 Platinum: 20.9 g. Handmade in Portugal. Stamped by the portuguese assa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary Agate and Yellow Gold "Marina" Link Bracelet
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Bracelet manufactured in Yellow Gold with 4 agates separated by "Marina" links. The bracelet is 21cm long. Accompanied with its own Certificate of Authenticity. Stamped...
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite 19.2k Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds, Indigolite, and Pink Tourmaline
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Created by Rosior, a renowned Portuguese jewelry house celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship since 1978, this piece embodies timeless elegance and technical perfection.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Indicolite, Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed "JMRosas" Rosior Diamond Ring set in Platinum
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Cocktail Ring, signed by José Manuel Rosas, set with 227 F/G color, VVS clarity Diamonds with total weight of 1,92 ct. Signed "JMRosas" , founder and creator at R...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Purple Sapphire "Tennis" Bracelet by Rosior set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A "tennis" bracelet by Rosior Portugal set in Yellow Gold, with 51 Brilliant Cut Purple Sapphires weighing 6,74 ct.
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary "Tahitian" Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in Platinum
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Cocktail Ring set in Platinum with 1 Black "Tahitian" Pearl and 116 Round Cut Diamonds (G-VVS) weighting 1,10 ct. Stamped by the portuguese assay office as 950 Pl...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Platinum
Onyx, Crystal Rock and Rutilated Quartz Long Dangle Earrings set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Long Dangle Earrings set in 19.2K White Gold, set with 2 Onyx, 2 Crystal Rock and 2 Rutilated Quartz. Weight in 19.2K Gold: 8 g. Handmade in Portugal. Stamped by the portuguese assay...
Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, White Gold
Rosior Diamond "Bow" Drop Earrings set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
"Bow" Earrings by Rosior set in White Gold with 457 different size certified natural diamonds (IGI certified), F color, VVS clarity, weighting 2,89 ct. Weight in 19.2K gold: 10.8 g. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Green Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold with: - 1 Green Tourmaline weighing 2,09 ct; - 149 G-VVS Natural Diamonds weighing 1,39 ct. Weight in 19.2K Gold: 19.9 g. Handmade in Portugal...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 18K White Gold 2.5 ct Diamond Sculptural Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
A sculptural modernist 18 kt white gold ring set with approximately 2.5 ct of diamonds, designed with an openwork, architectural silhouette that feels both fluid and refined. The rin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosior 19.2K White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring, 707 Stones, 2.94ct
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
An exceptional statement of contemporary Portuguese high jewelry, this unique cocktail ring by Rosior is masterfully handcrafted in Portugal and set with an extraordinary pavé of 707...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Rosior 0.54ct Ruby & Diamond Band Ring in 19.2K Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Passion, perfectionism, creativity, and care combine with extensive gemstone knowledge in a portfolio that is truly pioneering, paving a new path in the heritage and history of Portu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Band Ring set with 2 White Diamonds and 1 Brown Diamond
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
White Gold Band Ring set with 2 White Diamonds and 1 Brown Diamond. Total weight of 0,19 ct. Weight in 19.2K Gold: 13.2 g. Handmade in Portugal. Stamped by the portuguese assay offic...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold
18 kt Rose Gold Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Amethyst Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring is crafted in 18 kt rose gold and designed with a captivating interplay of color and light. At the center rests a smooth cabochon amethyst, c...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisboa, PT
This contemporary emerald diamond yellow gold cocktail ring showcases a bold and refined design defined by its distinctive rounded triangular shape. Crafted in 18 kt yellow gold (750...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior Sapphire and Diamond Long Dangle Earrings set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Long Dangle Earrings made in 19.2K White Gold by Portuguese jeweller Rosior. These earrings are set with: - 8 Pear Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphires weighing 8.72 ct; - 1157 F Color, VVS Cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Three Stone Diamond Ring, 0.72 ct in 18kt White Gold Setting
Located in Lisboa, PT
This 0.72 ct Three Stone Diamond White Gold Ring is a refined interpretation of the classic three stone diamond design. Crafted in 18 kt white gold, the ring features three carefully...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt White Gold Contemporary Diamond Ring with 0.50ct Center Stone
Located in Lisboa, PT
18kt – 750‰ wihte gold ring, with a 0.50ct princess cut diamond in the centre and 4 brilliant cut diamonds of around 0.04ct in total
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rosior Kunzite, Turquoise and Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A ring by Rosior in Portugal, representing a flower, set in Yellow Gold with: - 1 Turquoise carved as a flower weighing 12,64 ct; - 1 Oval cut Kunzite weighing 5,59 ct; - 76 Pink dia...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Kunzite, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Two-Stone Diamond 80% White Gold Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
This unique dress ring features two round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.20ct each, set beside each other in run over square settings. The two stones are accompanied...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch
Located in Lisbon, PT
For similar or equivalent late 1700s Iberian (Portuguese and Spanish), English and French jewels, see Dawnes, Ginny Redington and Collings, Olivia, "Georgian Jewellery", ACC Art Book...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
"Tahitian" Black Pearl and Diamond Engagement Ring set in Platinum
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Platinum Ring set with 1 "Tahitian" Black Pearl and 78 Round Cut Diamonds (G-VVS) with 0,81 ct. Stamped by the portuguese assay office as 950 Platinum.
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Titus Late Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold
By Titus
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, signed Titus, Portugal, 1940s. This exquisite piece boasts a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Rosior White Gold Earrings set with White agates and Diamonds
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
ROSIOR White Gold Earrings set with White Agates and Natural Diamonds Crafted in white gold, these earrings present a modern, geometric composition where the purity of white agate me...
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Band Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Passion, perfectionism, creativity, and care combine with extensive gemstone knowledge in a portfolio that is truly pioneering, paving a new path in the heritage and history of Portu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Pearl and Diamond "Rabbit" Pendant Necklace made in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior one-off Pendant Necklace made in White Gold and Set with: - 1 "baroque" Black Pearl - 102 White Diamonds weighing 0,71 ct; Weight in 19.2K gold: 6.5 g. Handmade in Portugal. S...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Rosior "Candy" Earrings set in Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Sapphires
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Candy Delight Earrings Crafted in 19.2k yellow gold, these exquisite earrings by Rosior Atelier capture the playful allure of wrapped candies in a dazzling display of color and craft...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold...
Contemporary Blue Zircon and Diamond Cocktail Ring Set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Passion, perfectionism, creativity, and care combine with extensive gemstone knowledge in a portfolio that is truly pioneering, paving a new path in the heritage and history of Portu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Zircon, Blue Zircon,...
Rosior One-off Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
An unique piece by portuguese jeweller Rosior, this Cocktail Ring is set in Yellow Gold with: - 98 Purple Sapphires weighing 1,62 ct; - 74 Orange Sapphires weighing 1,42 ct; - 71 Y...
Agate, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ye...
Rosior Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
A one-off creation by Rosior Portugal, made in yellow gold with different size "Bubbles" and set with: - 141 pink sapphires weighing 1,26 ct; - 112 orange sapphires weighing 1,16 ct;...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emer...
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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