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Fine Diamond Bracelet 18K Gold with Fine White Brilliant Cut Diamonds, c. 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow and white gold bracelet with diamonds. This elegant bracelet is hand made, weighs 48.9
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Briolette Citrine Diamond Pendant Estate 14k Yellow Gold Charm Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed briolette diamond pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s). Briolette
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rhinoceros Pendant Diamond Tusk Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rhino Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Rhinoceros diamond pendant (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

David Webb Green Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Double Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, diamond, ruby and green enamel double frog bracelet, David Webb
Category

Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

Materials

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

2.50 Carat Diamond and 32 Carat Sapphire Encrusted Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
sparkling white diamonds and yellow gold setting. The bracelet meets at a push clasp at the end, which is
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Serpenti Tubogas Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
soleil treatment, double spiral 18 kt rose, yellow and white gold bracelet. Case: 18-karat rose
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Girard-Perregaux 18K/Platinum Sapphire Diamond Hidden-Dial Bracelet Watch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional 1960s platinum and yellow gold cocktail jewel watch that seamlessly unites haute
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Bagatelle Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Zurich, CH
Gorgeous Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold, diamond, sapphire and emerald Bagatelle bracelet
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

David Webb 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Ruby Green Enamel Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. A 1960's David Webb frog bracelet, designed as an articulated hinged bangle
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF ARPELS chic twisted gold and diamond bangles
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A set of (3) three 18 karat yellow gold and diamond bangle bracelets. Signed Van Cleef and Arpels
Category

French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Diamond Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. STONE: Sapphires 1.68 carats METAL: 18K Yellow gold WEIGHT: 42 grams WRIST SIZE: 7 (This bracelet does
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Donald Claflin Diamond Sapphire Coral Platinum 18k Gold Bracelet
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide bracelet designed as winding gold vines and gemmed ivy leaves with berry stations that form
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Ace of Cards Charm Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Gambling Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Ace card charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s). One estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tannler Coral Diamond-set Bangle Bracelet
By Tannler of Switzerland
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Tannler, Zurich, Switzerland. Perfectly sixties, this bangle bracelet is
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anthony Sanchez Gold, Silver and Blue Diamond Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A cuff by Anthony Sanchez made in yellow gold, silver and a pair of dark Blue Diamond turquoise
Category

1990s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise

Gubelin Sixties Bracelet Set with 5.0 Carats of Diamonds
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Gubelin, Switzerland. This diamond-set yellow gold bracelet is brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Onyx Red Coral 18 Karat Gold Swiss Geometric Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
concealed clasp Stamped 18K with Swiss assay marks for 18 karat gold Circa: 1960s Length: 7 7/8 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold Milord Women Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
. The bracelet is the original one and it is also 14K yellow gold. It has a fine fish scale pattern and
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

60s-70s Modernist 18k Carved Coral, Onyx and Diamond Foo Dog Bracelet
Located in Birmingham, AL
. The hinged bangle portion of the bracelet is constructed in 18k yellow gold. The piece is unsigned
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Bangles

Materials

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

Vintage 3.00 Carats Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Wheat Line Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Line bracelet centers a row of emeralds alternating with diamonds - prong set in white gold Round
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

White Enamel Snake Serpent Bracelet Diamonds Emerald Eyes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stones: Diamonds 1.00 Carat H-SI Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Size: 2 1/4" Circumference Fits a 6" TO 7
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Clamper Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Ruby Gold Line Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautifully made 1960's Tiffany straight line bracelet. Fashioned with 23 brilliant red rubies
Category

Vintage 1960s American More Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Gold Line Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautifully made 1960's Tiffany straight line bracelet. Fashioned with 23 lively blue sapphires
Category

Vintage 1960s American More Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers 1960 Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with 35.7 Ctw Turquoises Diamonds
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
period, circa 1960's. It was carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold and suited with a push
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Retro Period Diamond Sapphire Adjustable Bracelet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This knockout bracelet was made from 14 karat yellow gold during the mid 20th Century. The woven
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Swiss Retro Diamond Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Chain Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This 1960's Vintage Link Bracelet is Carefully Crafted in solid heavy 18K Yellow Gold, Unifying
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier 1960 Paris 18Kt Gold Bracelet with 19.66 Ctw in Diamonds Natural Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier in the 1960's. This bracelet was crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold and suited with a lateral
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Paris 18k YG, Platinum Diamond Leaf Motif Bracelet C. 1960s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum & Diamond Bracelet Vintage Circa 1960s Here is
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Late 1950s Diamond Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Wide Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Live life lavishly with this decadently gorgeous Vintage Early 1960s Diamond Amethyst 18K Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Turquoise and Dimond 18k Cuff Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18-karat yellow gold vintage 1960s retro diamond and turquoise bracelet cuff. The twist/barber-pole
Category

20th Century Retro Bangles

Materials

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

1960s Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model 4461/1 Small Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
yellow gold (2.2x2.1cm) Dial: baton-style Bracelet: 18K gold Length 15.5cm Weight: 50.09g Comes with an
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Rams Head Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and sapphire hinged bracelet. The bracelet is designed as two
Van Cleef Arpels 1960 NY Rope Links Bracelet 18 Kt Gold with 1.78 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
ropes enhanced by circular-cut diamond bands. It was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Green and Black Enamel Necklace Bracelet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and diamond necklace, bracelet and brooch. The necklace is
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

La Triomphe Vintage Lapis Persian Turquoise Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Wide Brac
By La Triomphe
Located in Miami, FL
A striking statement piece from the late 1960s, this vintage bracelet is by La Triomphe, a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels VCA Lion Ebouriffé Diamond Emerald Brooch Yellow Gold French
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) “Lion Ebouriffé” diamond and emerald brooch in 18kt yellow and white gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Angela Cummings Vintage Bracelet 18k Gold Bangle Jewelry
By Angela Cummings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This vintage bracelet is made of 18 karat yellow gold and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds (F
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lacloche Frères Paris 1950 Retro Bracelet 18Kt Gold 40.17 Cts Sapphires Diamonds
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted with late art-deco and retro patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. It is suited with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Midcentury Asymmetrical Rolex Carnelian and Diamond “High Jewelry” Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
brilliant white diamonds and sensuously curved carnelian inlaid into the 14 karat yellow gold setting. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Gold Coin Bracelet Carved Jade Vintage Bangle Estate Jewelry
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
created by Mario Buccellati in Italy in the 1960s. It is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features two
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bangles

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

Piaget Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Wristwatch Ref 9804A6 / 224237
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
oval yellow gold case enriched with a sparkling diamond border. These precious stones comprise 28
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

White Enamel Diamond Gold Suite
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
white in 18k yellow gold, in a lovely Phoenix motif, centring with diamonds of ca. 6 carats.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Gold, Diamond and Emerald Suite by George Weil
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An impressive 18K yellow gold and diamond set of jewelry by George Weil. The cheveron patterned
Category

English Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Antique Victorian Diamond and Enamel Bangle
Located in New York, NY
hand made 14K yellow gold mounting weighing 43.20dwt.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Ring 14k Gold Jade Diamond Sapphire Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A head-turner cocktail ring made of 14k gold with jade cabochon, diamond and sapphire
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

David Webb Enamel Giraffe Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow enamel giraffe bangle bracelet with diamond (approx. 6.5 carats) and ruby eyes
Category

Vintage 1960s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Mod Sixties Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s 18k, Patek Philippe, Genève, Switzerland. This 18k yellow gold bracelet, with its mod
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Number 2 Two Charm Pendant 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed diamond number '2' charm (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14kt Diamond Square Head Nail Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
nails used to hold the horses shoe in place. This bangle bracelet is crafted in 14kt rosy yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Bangles

Materials

Diamond

1960s Ebel 18 Karat Mid-Century Modern Wrist Watch
By Ebel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sections on the bracelet and case of White Gold set with Very Fine Color Round Brilliant cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

60s Vintage Black Cat Charm Diamond Eyes Onyx Kitty 14k Gold Pendant Animal
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage black cat charm crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s). Black onyx
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mid Century Tiffany Co. Diamond 18 Karat Gold Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold, signed Tiffany & Co., with purity marks and Swiss hallmark. Circa 1960s. The watch has an
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14kt Sapphire + Diamond Square Head Nail Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
hold the horse's shoe in place. This bangle bracelet is crafted in 14k yellow gold and depicts a square
Category

Vintage 1920s Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cross over 18 Karat Gold Bangle with Two Panels of Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
crafted in carved 18K yellow gold, simulating the scales of the snakes. This exquisite Retro bracelet is
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Torino Mid Century Convertible Necklace Sautoir 18Kt Gold With 2.15 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Torino Italy during the mid century period, back in the 1960's. This beautiful piece has been designed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Buccellati circa 1960 Diamond Cuff with Certificate
By Buccellati
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
lace. Heavily adorned with brilliant white diamonds, the bracelet rests in its original presentation
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Double TigerHead, Black Enamel Bracelet by DAVID WEBB
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Black Tiger Bracelet finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with round brilliant cut diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1960s American More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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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.