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Crivelli Diamond 18 Karat Gold Lamp Charms
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Lamp bracelet charms embellished with diamonds and set in 18K gold. Made in Italy by Crivelli
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold shell charm
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
is CAPRI It has 10 different element from the see all in yellow gold, the front and the back can be 2
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Vintage 1970s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Italian Vintage 1950 Vatican Guard Charm Pendant in Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
has been crafted in the shape of a Vatican guard holding a spike in yellow gold of 18 karats. Fitted
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Never Worn Angel Medallion Charm Made in Italy
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
They just don't make them like this anymore! Made from royal 18 karat yellow gold in Italy, this
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20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

UnoAErre Vintage 18 Karat Gold Florentine Duomo Basilica Charm
By UnoAErre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 18 karat gold Signed UnoAerre Circa: 1960's Measures: 9/16 x 1 1/4 inches (including bale
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Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bundle of Handbag Charms in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A bundle selection of five quirky vintage Italian handbag charms made of 18k yellow gold. All the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold, 1.72CT. Ruby 5.91Ct. Cabochon Sapphire Charm Bracelet
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Created by the famed jewelers Sabbadini of Italy, this 18KT yellow gold charm bracelet is is quite
Category

1990s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Duck Pearl 18 Karat Gold Black Diamond Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
legs in red gold. His eyes are two black diamonds of 0.03 ct each. The white gold ring for the necklace
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2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Duck Pearl 18 Karat Gold Black Diamond Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
legs in red gold. His eyes are two white diamonds of 0.03 ct each. The white gold ring for the necklace
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Duck Pearl 18 Karat Gold Black Diamond Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
legs in red gold. His eyes are two black diamonds of 0.04 ct each. The white gold ring for the necklace
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Black Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold Money Bag Charm by Crivelli
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Money bag bracelet charm with a "$" sign embellished with black diamonds and set in 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Petronilla Squirrel Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Squirrel Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pearl Pendant Necklace or Charm A beautiful Australian pearl
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Multi-Colored Gemstone Dangle Charm Bracelet Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This enchanting charm bracelet, crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, is a celebration of unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Petronilla Owl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Owl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace Made in Italy The charm is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baby Shoe Charm with Pink and White Enamel
Located in New York, NY
"The Absolute Perfect Gift for Mom" Crafted in Italy, This 18 karat yellow gold baby bootie shoe is
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Early 2000s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Italian God Protect You Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Italian 18 karat yellow gold charm pendant depicting the head of Jesus on one side and a cross
Category

20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Owl Brown Diamond 18 Karat Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Owl Brown Diamond 18Kt Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace The charm is inspired by my love
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2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

Owl Black Diamond 18 Karat Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Owl Black Diamond 18Kt Australian Pearl Charm or Pendant Necklace This pearl has a particular
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cellini Exclusive 18 KT White Gold Enamel Boy Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Gold Coral Buddha Charm Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). An 18 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Jona Multi-Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain bracelet. A multitude of
Category

2010s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

18K Gold Globe Enameled Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An 18 karat yellow gold pendant in the shape of a globe, made of porcelain containing several
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Peridot, Jasper, Aventurine, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

18KT Italian Multi Shaped Toggle Charm Diamond Link Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Carats. 18 Karat Rose Gold. Lobster Claw Lock. Measure 6.75 Inches. Made in Italy.
Category

2010s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Star Chain Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold star chain bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Italian 2-Sided Medallion Charm with Aquarius Dea della Fortuna
By UnoAErre
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Italian registration number (1 AR) along with "750" for 18 karat gold Age: The styles of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Cazzaniga, Enamel and Gold Playing Card Charm Bracelet
By Cazzaniga
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind, collectors piece - a truly charming black and red enamel and 18 karat gold "Aces
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Vintage 1970s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Gem Set Stop Go Traffic Lights Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as four-direction traffic lights with alternate
Category

20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Diamond Heart and Key Designer Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
and stamped "750". Bracelet Specifications: Style: Charm Bracelet Metal: 18k Yellow & White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Black Diamond Bat Designer Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold by Assor Gioielli
By Assor Gioielli
Located in Honolulu, HI
". Bracelet Specifications: Style: Charm Bracelet Metal: 18k White Gold Length: 7.00 to 7.50 Inch Total Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin 7 Station Dangling Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet with Box
By Roberto Coin
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal: 18 KT Yellow Gold Size: 7' Inches TCW: 0.33 tcw Main Diamond: 7 Round Brilliant Diamonds
Category

2010s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini Exclusive 18Kt Yellow Gold .16Ct Diamond Enamel Boy Teddy Bear Charm
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jona Coral Turtle 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain bracelet with turtle
Category

2010s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Roma Tondo Love Heart Bracelet with Silk Cord 18Kt Gold and Stainless
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
in 18 karats yellow gold and stainless steel. Suited with a double straps silk cords and a security
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cellini 18KT WG 3.12Ct Diamond .60 Ct Ruby Teddy Bear Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
diamond teddy bears with ruby eyes . Each teddy is joined by a bezel set round diamond. The 18 karat white
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1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Charm #20906
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Charm- This 18k yellow gold Italian horn charm features a sleek
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Lantern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Paste Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a square lantern with red and
Category

20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Saint Rita Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Italian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting Saint Rita
Category

20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Charm #20909
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18k Yellow Gold Italian Horn Charm- This 18k yellow gold Italian horn charm is crafted with a
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Knife Edge Italian Horn Charm
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold knife edge Italian horn charm. Of a curved horn design with a knife
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 20mm Jesus Medal Charm Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
karat yellow gold with high relief. Can be worn on a chain as a necklace or as a charm on a bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian St. Anthony Charm Pendant, UnoAErre
By UnoAErre
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage Italian 'St. Anthony' Charm Pendant Circa 1950's Crafted of solid 14K yellow gold, this
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cat Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
jump ring bale Stamped Italy and K-18 for 18 karat gold Circa: 1960s Measures: 15/16 x 1 1/4 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baptism Medal Charm Pendant Made in Italy
By F Vergano
Located in Troy, MI
baptised, as it could be pinned to an infants gown or clothes, along with being added to a charm bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Loto 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baby Shoe Charm
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Loto 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shoe Charm With Cubic Zirconia Accent. Finished Weight Is 2.2 Grams. Made
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Italian Chalcedony and Turquoise Puffy Heart Charm in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Circa: 1940 Origin: Italy Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 8.7 grams Size: 0.75 in
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Skeleton Key Charm Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage Golden Skeleton Key Charm Pendant Circa 1960s Crafted of 18K yellow gold, this charming
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold and Semi Precious Stone Charm
Located in Firenze, IT
Weighing approximately: 6 grams; length: 2.6cm
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat White Gold Snowflake Pendant Charm
By Bulgari
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned snowflake pendant from Bulgari is made in 18K white gold and paved with 31 round
Category

20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1950s Tiger’s Eye Figa Pendant with 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Italian Charm
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Tiger's Eye Figa Pendant - 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Tiger's Eye Features: Tiger's Eye 18 Karat
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chick Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy An oval rare Australian
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Midcentury 18 Karat Gold Zodiac Cancer Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A round 18k gold mid-century Zodiac Cancer disc charm or pendant. The charm depicts a dimensional
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Chick Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy A spherical rare, big
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pear Mouse Pendant/Necklace or Charm Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Diamond 18Kt Gold Pear Mouse Pendant/Necklace or Charm Made in Italy This is a really nice and
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Chick Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy A spherical rare
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chick Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm Made in Italy A spherical rare
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Heart Five Charm Bracelet Citrine Amethyst
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible vintage Italian charm bracelet is in 18k yellow gold and features five heart charms
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Guilloche Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladybug Pendant Charm
Located in New York, NY
ladybug jewels in gold and enamel. Most are in the traditional red color, so its unusual to find a green
Category

20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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18 Karat Gold Italian Charms For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 18 karat gold italian charms for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 27 vintage versions or 10 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of 18 karat gold italian charms includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Bulgari and Annellino Fine Jewellery each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, cushion cut and heart cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our 18 karat gold italian charms for sale are for women, but there are 20 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are 18 Karat Gold Italian Charms?

On average, 18 karat gold italian charms at 1stDibs sell for $925, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $11,325 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.