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Kurt Wayne Kunzite 2.72ct Diamond Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Torrance, CA
cleaned and polished. Particulars: Weight: 14.1 grams Stones: Faceted pear cut kunzite measures 20mm
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French
Located in New York, NY
QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS NAPOLEON III BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE IN 18 KARAT GOLD. THE RARE NECKLACE DATES TO
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 1.55 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.55 carat sapphire and 0.48 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

O. J. PERRIN Paris Geometric Heart Pendant in 18Kt Gold With 2.52 Ctw Diamonds
By O.J. Perrin
Located in Miami, FL
clarity. Weight: 13.95 Grams, (8.95 Dwt). Measurements: 31 mm by 40 mm by 3 mm (1.22 x 1.57 x 0.12
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French 1870 Napoleon III Perfume Bottle Mount In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
carefully made in clear glass and surmounted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. The gold parts are
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Vanity Items

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fluted Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ring 18k White Gold Mid Century Jewelry Sz 5.75
Located in Torrance, CA
cleaned it in order to preserve the patina and collector value. Particulars: Weight: 8.2 grams Stones
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tailored 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks With Lapis Lazuli Stripes by A.B.L.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A tailored pair of 18 karat yellow gold, cushion shaped, cufflinks. Each cufflink is set with 3
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.45 Carat Sapphire and 0.50 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 2.45 carat sapphire and 0.50 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1.30ct Fancy Colored Diamond Ring Estate 18k Gold 6.75 Pear Cut Orange Grey
Located in Torrance, CA
condition and was lightly cleaned and polished. Particulars: Weight: 3 grams Stones: The larger pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

OLIVER BLOOMFIELD 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant In 18Kt Gold Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
flower in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with satin and polished finishes. It is embellished with
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Paris 1970 Coral Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.20 Ctw In Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
, was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and is embellished with one
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mauboussin Paris 20 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
: 6 3/4 (can be sized) Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Weight: 26.7 Grams
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dorota Butterfly Convertible Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Pearls
By Dorota
Located in Miami, FL
method in the synthetized shape of a flying butterfly. Made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and 1.10 Carat Emerald 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.10 carat emerald and 0.68 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

VICTORIAN 1890 Blue Enameled Locket Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold White pearls
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a delicate thin brushed finish. The locket lid is embellished with a
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18KT Yellow Gold, Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
clarity Ring Size 6.25 Rise Off Of Finger: 4.7 mm Length: 3/8 in. Weight: 2.4 dwts. / 3.73 grams
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace, 10KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
Chain Length: 18 in. Chain Width: .75 mm Pendant Length: 5/8 in. Pendant Width: 3/8 in. Weight: 1
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.38 Carat Marquis-Cut "H" Color "Si1" Clarity Diamond Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
diamond engagement ring on the market. It's made in smooth 18 karat white gold and designed to perfection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Meplat Charm Bracelet 18k White Gold Diamond Khandy Elephant Star Heart
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
chain with 4 Cartier charms, all in 18 karat white gold. The first charm is a circular motif with a
Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chocolate White Diamond XL Cross Pendant in White Gold Black Rhodium
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegance and allure it brings to any ensemble. Metal: 18 Karat White Gold with Black Rhodium Weight
Category

20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

David Webb Ring Diamond Gold Black Enamel Vintage Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
clarity, approximately 1.70 carats total weight). The vintage enamel ring top measures 1-3/8" x 1" x 3/8
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring, Oval Natural Sapphire
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 3/16 in. Rise Off Of Finger: 4.7 mm Weight: 1.5 dwts. / 2.33 grams Stamps: 18K 750 Ring
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1930 Art Deco Geometric Coral Onyx Ring 18Kt Gold With 1.20 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
art deco period, back in the 1930. Crafted with sharp and bold shape in solid white gold of 18 karats
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

RAYMOND TEMPLIER 1960 Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
creating sinuous curves. It was masterfully crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with high
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 26.98 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Jewellery Set Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage 26.98 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold jewelry set
Category

1990s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Bulgari Gold Platinum Earrings and Clip Brooches Set Coral Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vintage coral set is made of 18 karat yellow gold, Mediterranean coral and accented with round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s 39.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst Green Enamel Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 39.82 carat amethyst (total) and green enamel, 18 karat yellow gold jewelry
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Eternity Band Ring in 18Kt White Gold with 1.22 Cts in Vivid Blue Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is mounted in a plain channel setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eternity Band Ring in 18Kt White Gold with 1.20 Cts in Vivid Blue Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is mounted in a plain channel setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

CHAUMET Paris 1960 Turtle Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds Lapis Lazuli
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with highly textured finish. The turtle is embellished with earth
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Coral Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Design Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS A Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Bow and Diamond Ring made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

1990s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
& Co. earring box. ✔ Designer: Tiffany & Co. ✔ Metal: 18 Karat gold (solid) ✔ Setting: Prong ✔ Era
Category

20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co.Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Schlumberger Paillonne Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold. Signed Schlumberger. Made in France, 21st Century 18 K gold is 172.3 grams. Since
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Oltremare Gioielli Gold Hoop Earrings, 14k Yellow Gold, Italian Fine Jewelry
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
large Total weight 4,2 grams The production time for the earrings varies from 4-6 working weeks. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Michael Bondanza Star Earrings Estate Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Michael Bondanza star earrings crafted in sterling silver & 18 karat yellow gold (circa
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Gianmaria Buccellati Torsade Necklace Amethyst Citrine 18k Gold Gemstone Vintage
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed Buccellati torsade necklace, finished with a 18 karat yellow gold clasp
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trillion Cut Diamond Ring with Princess Cut Diamond Bypass White Gold Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
carats. The white brilliance of the diamonds really shines through in the polished 18 karat white gold
Category

20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
at the Pery Et Fils company, as dome in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

French Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Emerald Estate Jewelry Signed J W
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of 18 karat yellow gold, emerald and diamond. The emeralds are cabochon with total weight
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

BVLGARI Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.74 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry house of Bvlgari. This ring has been crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Sculpted Modernist Chai Symbol Ring in Polished Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
casting is in polished 14 karat yellow gold. The high-elevation front is completely solid and carved
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Diamond GIA Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
grading report) surrounded with ten round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18 karat (stamped and tested
Category

1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock Nephrite Jade Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
been designed with Chinoiserie patterns and carefully crafted up with parts in yellow gold of 18 karats
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Oltremare Gioielli Contemporary Diamond ring in 18k Gold Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
boasts a substantial weight of approximately 20 grams, providing a substantial and luxurious feel. It is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Boucheron 1970 Paris Convertible Necklace Bracelets 18Kt 48.84 Diamonds Quartz
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
by the house of Boucheron in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Suited with a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B. Bvlgari Milano Karen Clips On Earrings In Two Tones And 18Kt Gold
By Marina Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
. Weight: 38.2 Grams, (24.88 Dwt). Measures: 25 mm by 18 mm (0.969x 0.71 Inches). Hallmarks: Both are
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible Magenta Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Spessartite Ring with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
style, we have flowing luscious forms accented in Kent's signature 18 karat Gold Granulation. This ring
Category

2010s North American Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock Nephrite Enamel 18Kt Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
been designed with Chinoiserie patterns and carefully crafted up with parts in yellow gold of 18 karats
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique French Victorian Bracelet Earrings Brooch 18k Gold by Antoine Barrière
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French hallmarks for 18 karat gold. The brooch measures 1 ½” x 1 3/8” (3.8 x 3.5 cm), the removable
Category

Early 20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Assael Coral Diamond Earrings Tahitian South Sea Pearls Estate 18k White Gold
By Assael
Located in Torrance, CA
ears. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat white gold. The earrings are hallmarked "750" for 18k gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Oceania South Sea Purple Pearl Ring 14k Gold ring made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
approximate weight is 21 grams in 18k and will vary slightly depending on the size chosen. Handcrafted in
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Natural Oceania South Sea Purple Pearl Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
approximate weight is 21 grams in 18k and will vary slightly depending on the size chosen. Handcrafted in
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Gucci Milano Stackable Links To Love Trio Rings In 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Enamel
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
wear individually or stacked. Crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Each
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage Chaumet Earrings 18k Gold Clip-on French Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The earrings measure 1 ¼” (3 cm) in diameter and weight 34.9 grams. The vintage earrings are stamped
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Karl Rössler 1890 Austrian Vesta Tinder Box In .800 Silver 18Kt Gold And Niello
By Karl Rössler 1
Located in Miami, FL
leaves and scrolls made up with the Niello technique and parts accented in 18 karats yellow gold. It is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Prototype Nocturnal Collar Necklace 18Kt Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 18 karats with polished and semi frosted finishes. Fitted with three elements connected by one
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Blue Sapphire Fire Opal Gold Asymmetrical Ring
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
opal around 0.96 carats, 8.2*6.95P4.9 mm. The total weight of the ring is 3 grams. The size of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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18 Karat 3 Grams Weight For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18 karat 3 grams weight you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 19 vintage editions and 21 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18 karat 3 grams weight from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18 karat 3 grams weight from Michael Engelhardt — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 18 karat 3 grams weight can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 27 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and baguette cut alternatives. Finding a 18 karat 3 grams weight for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18 Karat 3 Grams Weight?

Prices for a 18 karat 3 grams weight can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $649 and can go as high as $68,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,900.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.