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Vintage Ring natural 7ctw Ruby Diamonds solid 9K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Vintage cluster / cocktail Ring decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds. Likely European, ca
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold

10k White Gold Pearl Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold
Category

2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold Pearl Emerald Womens Georgian Inspired Trilogy Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with one Cultured Pearl & two Emeralds measuring 4.25mm (0.17") and
Category

2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pear Multi Color Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pear & Multi Color Sapphires Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Multi color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Solid 14K White Gold Natural Tanzanite Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 9k White Gold Natural Peridot Pearl womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Pearls approx 4mm (0.16") round set in this Solid 9K White Gold Victorian style setting. This is a
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, White Gold

Solid 9k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever stone combination you would like. Most of
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th. cent Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø 8US / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Antique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Likely 18th. century piece, French or German. No hallmarks
Category

Antique 1770s European Baroque Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
Category

2010s British Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Slice Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Royal Blue Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Blue Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire, Royal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Art Deco 4.67 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby ring with diamonds has been crafted in platinum with an 18k yellow gold setting. The pierced
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwradian Rose Cut Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is modelled in 18 carat gold and the rose cut diamonds are set in platinum. The diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire & Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plat...

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Peridot womens Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver

14K English White Gold Natural Marquise Amethyst Pearl Cluster Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 585 14K White Gold with Natural Amethyst & Freshwater Pearls. Stunning 14ct
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian style Sterling Silver Turquoise Pearl Womens band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever
Category

2010s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Estate 18k Pearl, Ruby, and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An elegant pearl pendant necklace! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, this pendant features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Sterling Silver Cultured Pearl Daisy Ring - Made in UK - Fully Hallmarked
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from 925 Sterling Silver with Genuine Pearls. Seven 3 mm (0.12") Very nice
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
Antique Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold band with Platinum /or White Gold clusters holding 3 natural
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Quartz Rubellite 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring set with a crazy cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Seven Row Multi-Gemstone Harem Ring In 18 Karat Gold, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An antique gemstone seven row harem ring, set with amethyst, peridot, ruby, pearl, sapphire, garnet
Category

Vintage 1910s Turkish Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby...

Hikari Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds And A Sapphire
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
Weight: approximately 10.2g (pair) Materials: 18 karat gold round brilliant-cut colorless diamonds
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring This regal modern Navratan (nine
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...

French Pearl Ruby Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Transformable Antique Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
with half pearls, rubies and gold stylized characters. A fine baroque pearl is held in a tassel at the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18...

18K Tiffany Co Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Vintage VS Fine 6.12 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
wide) Fine Ring is Solid 18K White & Yellow Gold (Tested & Guaranteed) Ring Size: 6 and can easily be
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Diamond Orange Sapphire Vintage Crown Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship and incorporates natural gemstones. The ring is set in 18k gold and silver, guaranteeing its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Tanzanite womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
Category

2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver Natural Tanzanite Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever stone combination
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

18K Black Opal Australian Diamond Vintage Ring GIA Solid Rainbow Fine 7.08 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
& DIAMOND VINTAGE 18K RING! FINE EARTH-MINED HUGE 7.08 CARAT AUSTRALIAN SOLID OPAL, WITH LOTS OF GORGEOUS
Category

20th Century Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with parts in silver for the settings of the diamonds
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mabe Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Ring and Matching Slide Enhancer Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant pear shaped mabe pearl centrally set in a scalloped diamond and channel set ruby frame that
Category

20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Pearl Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Baroque” Ruby, Sapphire & Tahiti pearl Set In 18K Gold and silver Natural Red Ruby 54
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Signet Polaris Petite Ring
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, The Polaris Petite Ring is a refined and smaller interpretation of The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Pe...

Signet Polaris Petite Ring
Signet Polaris Petite Ring
From $2,313 / item
Bonding Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
/2, USA 7 Dimensions: 15mm Weight: approximately 10.2g (pair) Materials: 18 karat gold round
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Earrings Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Tourmaline Pearl 18K Gold/10.3gr
Located in SE
, Tourmalines and cultured Pearls . Each earring is 37 mm long. Not hallmarked, metal tested solid 18K Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

20th Century Ruby Emerald Sapphire Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Heart-shaped, this antique yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bonding Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds In Various Shapes
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
/2, USA 8 1/2 Dimensions: 15mm Weight: approximately 6.9g Materials: 18 karat gold round brilliant
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Ruby Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...

925 Sterling Silver Natural Garnet Pearl Dainty Floral Cluster Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
is Superb, the Garnets & Pearls have been specifically selected for this ring and hand set by a
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby,Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Classical Greek Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...

3.36 Carat Ruby and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary 3.36Ct ruby and seed pearl, 14k yellow gold heart brooch and 18k yellow
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Costis" Ring, with 0.98 carats emerald-cut Colombian Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
splendor of stones and cuts define Costis' jewelry. exploring diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires, emeralds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby, Sapphire and Seed Pearl 21k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.12 carat ruby and sapphire, seed pearl and 21 karat yellow gold pendant
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Tahiti Pearl Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
not hesitate to contact us. 18K White Gold Prima Ruby and Tahiti pearl earrings 2-TSP Pearl Cultured
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

.20 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Details: Ruby
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Tahiti Pearl Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
or stones with a gemstone cloth. Any question, please do not hesitate to contact us. Gold 18 K
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Yoko London South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
the look. - 13-14mm South Sea Pearls - 0.86cts of Rubies - 0.57cts of Diamonds - 18K White Gold
Category

2010s British Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Costis" Ring, with 12.00 Carats Emerald-cut Special Green Tourmaline
Located in Athens, GR
define Costis' jewelry. exploring diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, but also his favorite
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Nathalie Jean Colorful Contemporary Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
is in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm, sophisticated color close to yellow gold. The Series, devised as a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
facetted rubies and sapphires. The clasp is a 18 carat white gold push clip with a safety link featuring a
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...

French Pearl Emerald Sapphire Ruby Spinel Gold Torsade Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
beads, faceted sapphires and rubies. The clasp is in 18 carat white gold with an eagle head hallmark, it
Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

C1690 Iberian 7 Stone Table Cut Emerald Bow Form Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
and in the form of be-jeweled brooches and finger rings. The combination of high karat gold with
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Wedding Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Nathalie Jean Diamond Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Colorful Pendant Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
pearl and carnelian set in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm, sophisticated color close to yellow gold
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k G...

Platinum Sapphire Unheated Purple Diamond GIA Ring Antique Old Mine 17.37 CTS!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Solid 18K Gold & Solid Platinum Ring Size: 6 and can easily be resized by a jeweler, as it's Solid
Category

Antique 19th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

French Art Nouveau Ruby Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. A delightful Art Nouveau jewel, it
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

French, 1960s, Ruby Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro jewel, it opens with a small hinge on the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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18k Gold Pearl And Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold pearl and ruby ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 29 vintage editions and 26 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 18k gold pearl and ruby ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold pearl and ruby ring from Alexander of Beverly Hills, Studio Rêves and Wendy Brandes — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a 18k gold pearl and ruby ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Pearl And Ruby Ring?

Prices for a 18k gold pearl and ruby ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $595 and can go as high as $220,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,430.

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.