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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond 1960 s Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
coral, round brilliant-cut diamonds, and roped gold. 7 inches long. "
Category

20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960 s Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
French Gemstone “Barber Pole” Bracelet - Exquisitely appointed with royal blue sapphires (11.20
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960 s 14k Yellow Gold Bamboo Bypass Style Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Bamboo Bypass Style Bangle Bracelet - There are 9 single cut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

1960s 6.53ct Diamond Yellow and White Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 14k yellow and white gold bracelet from the 1960s. The bracelet is set with
Category

20th Century Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold 1960 s Round Diamond Openwork Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
diamonds in the center full circle around. This bracelet is a true 1960's piece and holds well. Box clasp
Category

20th Century American Modern More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1960 s Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cuff Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Circa: 1960s Width at Widest: 1/2 inch Bracelet Size: 6 1/4 inch circumference with 2 1/4 inch diameter
Category

Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

1960s Vintage 1.22 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1.22 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold curb style bracelet; part of our
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 1960 s 18K Gold Chunky Diamond Woven Bracelet, 4.50ct Bold Design
Located in Great Neck, NY
) bracelet, showcases an intricate woven design crafted in richly textured yellow gold. The interlacing motif
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Kutchinsky Black Onyx and Diamond Gold Bracelet, 1960s
By Kutchinsky
Located in Roma, RM
An exceptional black onyx and diamond bracelet by Kutchinsky, dating to the 1960s, and exemplifying
Category

Vintage 1960s British Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Stylized Snake Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Geneva, CH
Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold 19.2K stylized Snake Bracelet. European work. Circa 1960. 44
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Lady s Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
there is no guarantee on the mechanism. Our opinion : Both a gold and diamond bracelet and a gold and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Gubelin 1960 s 18KT Yellow Gold Ladies 2.00CT Diamond Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating Gubelin 1960's Diamond Bezel Bracelet Watch, a stunning embodiment of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

George Weil Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Bracelet
By George Weil
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
renowned designer George Weil. Set in a luxurious combination of 18K yellow gold and platinum, the piece is
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

12.60 Carats 1960s Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Stunning colorless diamond tennis bracelet features 12.60 carats total weight of 28 eye-clean round
Category

Mid-20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Schlumberger Tiffany Co. French 1960 s Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by high polished wrapped gold 'X' motifs at corners With transitional cut diamonds prong set in
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Wide Cuff Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and glamorous statement piece, this vintage 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet features 18
Category

Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 7 graduated oval
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Piaget
Located in Feasterville, PA
An incredible bracelet by Piaget featuring 18k yellow gold braided links and alternating white gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 14K yellow gold buckle bracelet from the 1960s combines vintage charm with luxurious
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bracelet
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.2 grams
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14kt Yellow gold diamond and black enameled bracelet with 18 round cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Turquoise Diamond Toi-et-Moi Crossover Bracelet Yellow Gold 1960s 1970s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Stylized Snake Toi-et-Moi Crossover Bracelet in 19.2K Yellow and
Category

Vintage 1960s Portuguese Modern Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

.24 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Our 1960's solid 18k yellow gold heart and ribbed bar link bracelet with full cut diamonds. Each
Category

Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 14k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Bangle
Located in Lexington, KY
The lovely bangle from the 1960s is made in 14k yellow gold and contains both emerald and diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Bangles

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 18K Gold and Diamond Star Plaque Bangle Bracelet, circa 1960s
By Buccellati
Located in Chicago, IL
Mario Buccellati 18K Gold and Diamond Star Plaque Bangle Bracelet, circa 1960s A magnificent Mario
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Multi-Colored Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Estate Multi-Colored Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold. Purchased from a
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

1960s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flowers Ribbon Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro yellow gold bracelet with smooth gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle
Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Calcite Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's GIA certified 18k yellow gold open bangle with Calcite and Diamonds. Three sections of
Category

Mid-20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Snake Motif Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Coil Bracelet, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of jewelry, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold. The bracelet showcases an intricately
Category

20th Century More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds - The bangle contains 8 single cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Covered Bracelet Watch with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Covered Bracelet Watch with Diamonds This exquisite vintage 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Foxtail Diamond Tennis Bracelet in Gold, Circa 1960s-1970 s Modernist
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Circa 1960's Prong Set Fox Tail 2.0 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet A stunning vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 7
Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Woven Mesh Link Diamond Buckle Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning vintage 14 karat yellow gold diamond woven mesh buckle
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Leaf Motif Wide Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Introducing an absolutely stunning bracelet that features a wonderful interplay of gold textures
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet, 2.50 Carats
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and stylish Retro-era bracelet crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring an eye-catching stepped
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Peek-A Boo Swiss Geneva Watch
Located in Boston, MA
innovation. Handcrafted from heavy 18K yellow gold, the panther-style bracelet features meticulously
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman chrysoberyl diamond 18k yellow gold bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bracelet of remarkable depth and visual intrigue. Crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, the bracelet has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

1960 s , 35 Ct Emeralds 35 CT Rubies + 15 Ct Diamond Bracelet 18KY Gold, 8 "
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality vintage 1960's bracelet set with emeralds, rubies, and round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Elegant French Cartier 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Over One Inch Wide
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
platinum bezel, are deftly incorporated into an intricately designed 18K yellow gold bracelet. This
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eviana Women Watch
By Eviana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady watch bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The dial is round, the back amati
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

1960 Leopard Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Enamel, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
. Period: 1960-70´s Style: Mid-century Metal: 18Kt yellowGold  Natural Stone: Diamond & Rubies  Stamped
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

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

GIA Certified 15.50 Carat Oval Sapphire Round Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
random tested. 14k Yellow Gold set with 19 oval sapphires and 209 round full cut diamonds. 19 Oval
Category

Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ilias Lalaounis 1960s Greek 18K Gold Frosted Crystal Diamond Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow Gold, hallmarked 750 Stones: Frosted Rock Crystal panels; approx. 3.00 carats diamonds (round
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Greek Revival Retro Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Opal Diamonds Bracelet, 7 inches - 38.1g
Located in Providence, RI
This stunning 14k yellow gold bracelet showcases an exquisite mid-century design, adorned with
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle
Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal with Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal with Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle
Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Yellow gold bracelet set with 18 oval rubies and 198 round diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

9.81 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet
Located in Wheaton, IL
This fashionable diamond and 18 karat yellow gold Circa 1960s flexible gold and diamond bracelet is
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

60s Diamond Mesh Bracelet Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 7" Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond mesh crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). 13 diamonds total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Frascarolo 18K Yellow Gold Solid Lion Head Diamond Link Bracelet
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
This substantial 18K yellow gold bracelet by Pierino Frascarolo showcases a striking three
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Multicolored Enamel Inlay Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Reddish brown and green glass inlay, diamond and enamel yellow and white gold bracelet. Pave set
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1960s Verdura Diamond Bracelet Pair
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with 136 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds per bracelet
Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Black Oval Onyx Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Onyx and diamond link bracelet. 8 oval onyx with 16 round diamonds set in 14k yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Diamond Circles Bracelet Mid Century 14k Yellow Gold 8" Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage 'circles' bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s). Five
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum and 18K Gold Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
yellow gold, featuring a luxurious arrangement of vivid green emeralds and brilliant white diamonds. Each
Category

Vintage 1960s Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

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1960s Diamond And Yellow Gold Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1960s diamond and yellow gold bracelet you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 167 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 1960s diamond and yellow gold bracelet may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 1960s diamond and yellow gold bracelet has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Omega and Rolex are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 1960s diamond and yellow gold bracelet, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1960s Diamond And Yellow Gold Bracelet?

On average, a 1960s diamond and yellow gold bracelet at 1stDibs sells for $9,500, while they’re typically $740 on the low end and $350,000 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.