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Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer is presenting 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Bracelet with a row of an invisible
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2010s Greek Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Multi-Color Sapphire Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer is presenting 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Bracelet with a row of an invisible
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Band Ring with Granulation
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Band Ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold all custom-made. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Pendant - Brooch is all handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold and custom-made
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Gucci 1980 s Sapphire 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Seal Animal Pendant
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gucci, Italy Circa: 1980s Measures: 2 5/16 x 1 3/16 inches - including bale Total Weight: 20.5 grams
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Drop Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: 3/8 x 5/8 inches Chain Length: 18 inches Total Weight: 8.6 grams AGL Report: 1124153 Stock Number
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA 4.70 Carat Antique Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
finger knuckle to knuckle. Finger size 4 3/4, can be re-sized. The weight of the ring is 6.9 grams, nice
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Ukrainian Dream Topaz Yellow Green Sapphire 18 Karat Diamond Citrine Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
. Earrings 18 K Yellow Gold (Matching Ring Available) Weight 21.38 grams Diamond 16-Round 57-0,32-3/5A
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Citrine, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Adolfo Courrier Pave Turquoise Diamond Stacking Ring 18 Karat Gold Jewelry
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Adolfo Courrier stacking ring, crafted in 18 karat white gold. One estimated 0.05 carat
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rosenthal 1960s Diamond Ruby Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for Herbert Rosenthal Circa: 1960s Measures: 3/4 x 15/16 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Band Ring with Granulation
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios design ring handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold. This graduated ring is
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 4.35 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet Engagement Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gross Weight - 8.44 Grams Setting - Half Bezel Setting Length - 7.5 inches Width - 3 mm We can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 1.47 CTW Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
robin's egg blue in color With a pierced profile and rounded shank Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1870s
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring Multicolor Sapphires
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Hand Made 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Band Ring is decorated with Byzantine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Pink ...

1990s 2.40 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Gemstone: Sapphire & Diamond Size: 5.5, can be resized Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

1990s Unknown Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 2.80 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold gallery Tested as platinum and 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring Size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Woven Byzantine Chain Bracelet in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This authentic Tiffany & Co. bracelet features a rich Byzantine-style weave in glowing 18 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00 Carat Round Diamond 0.02 Carat Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 3 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 128
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

6 Ct Natural Blue Sapphire 3 Ct Diamond hanging Earrings 18Kt White Gold 3"
Located in New York, NY
meticulously crafted in 18 Karat white gold, weighing 20.5 grams. The earrings feature a unique design with 7
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

White Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Stud Earrings Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
diamonds brilliant-cut: 0.15 ctw circa. Total weight of both earrings: 3 grams. Diameter of each earring
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.96 Carat "Jumble" Ring: Multi-Colored Diamonds in Multi-Colored 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
total diamond weight is 0.96 carats. The ring weight is 4.6 grams Condition: This ring is new.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 6.50 CTW Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: 1 3/4 x 2 inches Total Weight: 13.3 grams Stock Number: We-13316
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Orange Blossom Vintage Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1930s Ring size: 6 3/4 and not sizable Measures north
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Ecuestre Station Necklace
By Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measures: 1 x 1 3/8 inches Length: 18 inches Total Weight: 33.3 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
( 0.97 carat) set in 18 karat White Gold. Width: 2.3 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.18
Category

2010s Thai Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Dutch 3-Row Red Coral Necklace Choker with Filigree 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
natural coral in a classic combination with shiny yellow gold. Dimensions: Weight: 75.5 grams Necklace
Category

20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Marco Bicego Marrakech Three Strand Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Marco Bicego
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, the three elongated strands showcase the brand's signature hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Citrine and Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
requests) Dimensions: ring top measures 6.7mm wide Weight: 4.49 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 1.49 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Setting" Stud Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 1.49 Carat Diamond "Invisible-Setting" Stud Earrings This spectacular
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2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Ruby and Onyx Perched Lovebirds Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 1 3/8 inches long x 7/8 inches wide Brooch Total Weight: 9.00 grams Estate Condition: Very good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carrera Y Carrera 2000 s Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Triple Panther Earrings
By Carrera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carrera Circa: 2000s Measures: 3/4 x 5/8 inches Total Weight: 12.1 grams Stock Number: We-15226
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Unused Cartier 18 Karat Gold 14mm Leather Wrist Watch Band
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ITALY Measurements: Length: ca. 7 3/4 in Width: ca. 14 mm Depth: ca. 4 mm Weight: ca. 5 grams Items
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

3.00 Carat Round Brilliant I SI Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 3 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 75 Color: I Clarity: SI Shape
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Men s "NBA PLAYERS" Basketball Cufflinks in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Handsome vintage men's "NBA PLAYERS" basketball cufflinks in 18-karat yellow gold. This piece is
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Row Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
approximately 0.75 carats. Size 6 3/4. Can be sized. Metal Type: 18 Kt Yellow Gold (stamped and/or tested
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Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dainty Flower Double Chain 18 Karat Multi Sapphire Diamond Bracelet for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
cut multi sapphire chain bracelet in 18 Karat Gold. Each piece is handmade with a unique shape of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 2.53ct Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Earrings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
x 3 mm Diamond weight - 0.12 cts Diamond pcs - 10 Diamond size - 1.2 mm Gross Weight - 4.782 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natkina White Diamond Precious Yellow Gold 18 Karat Statement Circle Pendant
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow Gold 18 K Diamond 42-RND57-0,88-3/4A Weight 13,93 grams With a heritage of ancient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

SeidenGang Lemon Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Enhancer Pendant
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interchangeable Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for SeidenGang Circa: 1990s Measures: 7/8 x 1 3/4
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Judith Ripka 2000 s Canary Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sautoir Drop Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by stylized lobster clasp closure Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark and logo for Judith
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

1904 Art Nouveau Vintage Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band
Located in Addison, TX
: Platinum/Yellow gold Size: 4 Weight: 3 grams Engraving: "L.PT. to D.E.O. August 29 - 1904" Width: 2.8mm
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1950 s Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Giardinetto Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co., Italy Circa: 1950s Measures: 2 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka 2000 s Akoya Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Station Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Circa: 2000s Width at Widest: 3/8 inch Length: 33 inches Total Weight: 45.2 grams Stock Number: We-15363
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Precious Multi Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone Size - 3 x 5 mm Diamond Weight - 0.42 cts Diamond pcs - 52 Diamond Size - 1.5 mm Gross Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

2000 s 18 Karat Two-Tone Yellow White Gold Vintage Wire Dome Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
graduated wire segments with open space in-between Completed by fluted shank Stamped for 18 karat gold With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marchak 0.30 Carat Round Brilliant H VS1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
By Marchak
Located in New York, NY
Clarity: VS1 Shape: Round Brilliant Dimension: 3*0.75*0.25 Weight: 14 Grams Condition: Vintage And
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Contemporary 0.48 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Geometric Wedding Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
surrounds Accented by engraved fanning motif profile Stamped for 18 karat gold Circa: 2000s Ring size: 6 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Filigree Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Size: 6.75 (please allow up to 2 additional business days for sizing requests) Weight: 3.46 grams
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Tassel Bead Ear-Clips
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are set in 18 karat yellow gold and have a gross weight of 32.9 grams. The estimated weight of the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Set Ring, Earrings, Bracelet with Smoky Quartz, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Material: 18 kt. yellow gold Measurements: 12mm x 26mm x 16mm Total weight: 15.6 gram / 0.550 oz / 10.0 dwt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Floral Orange Blossom Wedding Band Ring
By Orange Blossom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
'L.F. to R.P.' Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold With maker's mark Circa: 1930 Ring size: 5 3/4 Measures
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold 22.78 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 22.78 Carat Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings This magnificent merlot red ruby
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Three-Stones Oval Cut Ruby Pendant Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Stone Pcs - 3 Gross Weight - 1.6 Grams Setting - Prong setting Length - 19 mm We can customize the Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.00 Carat Round Brilliant G VS1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
: Cocktail Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 3 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 57 Color: G
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari 1990 s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Alveare J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
" motif Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Fully signed
Category

1990s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry White Gold Statement Cufflinks
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Cufflinks White Gold 18 K Rhinestone 2-13,15 ct Blue Sapphire 2-Round-0,36 Т(3)/3A Weight 15,84
Category

2010s Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Ring Red Onyx Cabochon Brown Zircon Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Weight of Pink Gold 18 carat : 2.60 grams Our workshop will be pleased to offer you this ring in your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Onyx, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose 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.