Skip to main content

22 Karat Gold Jewelry

to
138
1,448
1,261
824
228
123
405
116
102
101
54
51
38
380
1,010
4
3
3
4
1
7
19
23
38
43
9
735
732
12
175
114
88
67
65
to
98
53
43
40
38
475
200
115
35
28
22
12
10
7
6
6
5
5
3
2
2
1,478
1
1,180
142
Sort By
Michael Zobel 14.37 Carat Morganite Gemstone Diamond 18/22 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
theatrical! An 18 karat and 22 karat yellow gold ring; the featured facet-cut Morganite, weighing approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Savati Amber 22 Karat Gold Silver Bracelet Earrings Ring Pendant Suite Greece
Located in New York, NY
From the esteemed Greek Designer SAVATI, we have a stunning and rare Amber, 22 Karat Gold, Sterling
Category

20th Century Greek Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amber, Gold, 22k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Vintage Zolatos Greek 22 Karat Gold Large Clip-On Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in Miami, FL
decided to breathe new life into Greek museum artifacts and transform them into jewelry by reviving age
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Three Line Diamond and White Enamel Bangle Handcrafted
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Three Line Diamond and White Enamel Bangle Handcrafted This magnificent
Category

Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and Seed Pearl Dome Ring in 22 Karat Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and seed Pearl Dome Ring mounted in 22 Karat Gold. This singular and
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold

22 Karat Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Ring Handcrafted with White Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-cut Diamond Ring with White Enamel Work Handcrafted This ingenious
Category

Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earring Handcrafted with Multi-Color Enamel
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earring Handcrafted with Multi-Color Enamel Work This royal
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

NWT 22, 500 18 Karat Gold Glittering Fancy Tanzanite Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant Pair of 18KT Gold Large Glistening
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Crescent Crown Band by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
For the everyday royal, this gorgeous 22 Karat Gold Vermeil Crescent Crown Band is designed for the
Category

2010s American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Vermeil

Mandarin Spessartite Garnet 22 Karat Bezel Solitaire Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
solitaire ring. The warm orange Garnet and hammered high karat gold fuses contemporary, minimalist elegance
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Puffy Washer Ring by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
Every day fun design, this 22 Karat Gold Vermeil Puffy Washer Ring is a spin on a classic shape
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Vermeil

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Senelagos Bar Trio Choker by Chee Lee Designs
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This 15/16 inch necklace is 22 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil with three iconic Chee Lee Designs
Category

2010s American Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Vermeil

22 Karat Gold Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Stud Earring Enamel Work Handcrafted
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond, and Pearl Stud Earring with Multi-Color Enamel Work This
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

30.8 Gm 22 Karat Yellow Gold Earring , Bracelet Chain + Pendant Bridal Suite
Located in New York, NY
30.8 Gm 22 Karat Yellow Gold Earring , Bracelet Chain + Pendant Bridal Suite 4 piece set
Category

2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Diamond Three Tennis Bangle Bracelets with Colorful Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Diamond Three Tennis Bangle Bracelets with Colorful Enamel Work This exemplary
Category

Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Crescent Iolite Solitaire Necklace by Chee Lee Designs
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil with an Iolite Solitaire Stone. We also offer this in 15.5 inches upon
Category

2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, 22k Gold, Vermeil

22 Karat Gold Brilliant Cut diamond Ring 1.30 Carat total weight
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22k gold wobbly ring with brilliant cut diamonds 1.30cts approximate carat weight, hand made in
Category

2010s British Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

22 Karat Gold Diamond Four Tennis Bangle Bracelets with Colorful Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Diamond Four Tennis Bangle Bracelets with Colorful Enamel Work This exemplary Mughal
Category

Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel

Ross Coppelman Ring Sterling Silver Diamond 22 Karat Gold Modern Retro Eames Era
By Ross Coppelman
Located in New York, NY
ROSS COPPELMAN. The ring in Sterling Silver centering a square Hardstone with 22 Karat Gold accents
Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

22 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Yellow Sapphire Bead Design Ring Size 4 #19027
Located in Washington Depot, CT
22 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Yellow Sapphire Bead Design Ring Size 4 This stunning bead design
Category

20th Century Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Hammered Ring Set with Step Cut Ruby 4.17 Carat
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
British jewellery designer Malcolm Betts. This ruby set in 22Karat gold embodies the ancient creations of
Category

2010s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Tiered Fan Motif Stud Earrings in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These sapphire earrings feature oval-cut blue sapphires set in rich 22 karat yellow gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Handmade Link Bracelet with Brilliant Cut Diamond Charms
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22ct gold hand made link bracelet set with brilliant cut diamond charms Handmade in Notting Hill
Category

2010s British Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Black White Enamel Flower Motif Bangle Bracelet Set in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
22 karat yellow gold. Its sleek and sophisticated design is accentuated by a delicate milgrain edging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

True Blue Sapphire Snowflake or Flower Style 22 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Elegantly proportioned and easy to wear 22 karat yellow gold estate earrings feature prong, tension
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Nava Ratna Enamel Precious Gemstone and 22 Karat Gold Earrings, India
Located in Nantucket, MA
Stunning pair of gemstone and 22 K gold earrings symbolizing the Nava Ratna Hindu mythology which
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 22...

Emerald, Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Faceted, round Columbian emerald beads with excellent clarity and color with 22K gold end caps and
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman Bronze Carved Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Rope Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
gold rope detail bezel. Ring measures approximately size 6 1/2. Marquise / "football" shaped ring top
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Laura Gibson Multi-Color Gemstone Beaded Necklace in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
By Laura Gibson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, Spinel, Peridot and Vesuvianite stones, varying shapes and sizes 64.5 carats total weight 22K Yellow Gold
Category

Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysoberyl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

54Gm 22 Karat Gold Necklace, Earring Ring Suite Bridal Princess Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
54Gm 22 Karat Gold Necklace, Earring & Ring Suite Bridal Princess Necklace Suite One of our premium
Category

2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Emerald, Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
gold. Hand-made double chain of gold at the back and and optional length of 16 - 18" (measuring the
Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold

Natural Ruby 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams It features a bangle
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dream Catcher Motif with Cow Head Dangle Earrings Set in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
mystical allure of a dream catcher motif. Cast in luxurious 22 karat yellow gold, these earrings exude an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Pankhi Fan Necklace 22 Karat Gold, Uncut Diamonds Natural Pearls Emeralds Rubies
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
22KT Gold Pankhi Fan Necklace inspired by ancient Indian traditions. This necklace is all about
Category

2010s Indian Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

Green ‘Approximate 1.0 Carat’ Tourmaline Ring in 22 Karat Gold with Granulation
Located in Berkeley, CA
carat 22K yellow gold this ring makes a statement fit for the Maharaja. Royal, regal and bright, the
Category

2010s Indonesian Anglo-Indian Bridal Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Etruscan Style Blue Sapphire and Ruby J-Hoop Earrings in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elements. Crafted in radiant 22 karat yellow gold, each J-style hoop features a cabochon-cut natural blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 19.7 Gm Miami Cuban Link Like Chain Unisex, 22"
Located in New York, NY
For those in search of high-quality, authentic gold jewelry, this Vintage 18 Kt Yellow Gold looks
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

12.19 Carat Ethiopian Opal and Diamond Halo 22 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
gold cocktail ring. Opal ring features accent diamond prongs, split shank style, and is finished with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peachy Pink Baroque Pearl with Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Ribbon Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Exceptional peachy pink Freshwater Baroque Pearl set with Diamond and 22k yellow gold ribbon
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow ...

Ancient Roman Bronze Carved Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Rope Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
gold rope detail bezel. Ring measures approximately size 7. Oval shaped ring top measures 0.75 inches
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

22 Karat Yellow Gold 1.75 Carat Total Weight Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
. They are set in 22 karat yellow gold. Measurements: Length approximately 1.75" Condition: Excellent
Category

Late 20th Century American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

34.08 Carat Rose Cut M-OP I1 Diamond 22 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 34.08 Carat Rose Cut M I1 Diamond 22 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Style: Link Metal: 22
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Unsquared Signet Ring by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This 22K Gold Vermeil Unsquared Signet Ring is a twist on a classic design. A gorgeous everyday
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Vermeil

Ancient Roman Glass and Bronze Key 22 Karat Gold Garnet Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient stamped Roman glass and authentic ancient Roman bronze key 22k yellow gold dangle
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Roberge 22 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Signed By: Roberge Metal: 22K Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent Gemstone: Ruby Ruby Weight: 4 CT
Category

20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Natural Agate and Emerald Cabochon Disc Pierced Earrings in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. These natural beauties each feature a single round cabochon agate stone bezel set in luxurious 22 karat
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Light Pink and Dark Blue Enamel Design Bangle Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning bangle bracelet crafted in luxurious 22 karat yellow gold, exuding opulence
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Zolotas Lapis Clip On Stud Earrings 22 Karat Yellow Gold 21.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Signed Zolotas these clip on stud earrings featuring two round Lapis mounted on 22 Karat yellow
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Diamond Dangle Earring Handcrafted with Blue and Pink Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dangle Earring with Blue and Pink Enamel Work Handcrafted This
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Bracelet with Uncut Diamonds and Enamel Handcrafted in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful bracelet with high quality uncut diamonds set in the 22K handmade bracelet. You will notice beautiful blue and white enamel at the back of the bracelet inspired by old Mu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

20 Karat and 22 Karat Sapphire and Macle Diamond Ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
20 and 22 Karat ring with oval blue Sapphire cabochon and Macle Diamonds ring, set in a hammered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring Handcrafted with Multi-Color Enamel
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Earring Handcrafted with Multi-Color Enamel Work This
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

Set of 2 Stacking Bangle Bracelets Light Dark Blue Enamel 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
your collection to express your unique style and personality. Metal: 22 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Zolotas 22 Karat 24 Karat Yellow Gold, Mabe Pearl and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
This earrings are designed by Zolotas of Athens , Greece. Founded in 1895 the company merges Greek heritage with modern style to create these timeless pieces. Coveted by Royals and A...
Category

1990s Greek Classical Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 22k Gold

Carved Emerald Ring with Intricate Work Handcrafted Work in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A Beautifully hand Carved Zambian Emerald set in a hand made 22K Gold Ring. The ring has intricate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold 60 Gm Miami Cuban Link Italian Chain Unisex, 22"
Located in New York, NY
For those in search of high-quality, authentic gold jewelry, this Vintage 14 Kt Yellow Gold Miami
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Vermeil Enlarged Egg Dome Ring by Chee Lee New York
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 22 Karat Gold Vermeil Enlarged Egg Dome Ring is the Mother to the Egg Dome Ring of
Category

2010s American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Vermeil

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "22 Karat Gold Jewelry", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

22 Karat Gold Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 22 karat gold jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 22k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 633 vintage editions and 1159 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of 22 karat gold jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th 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 choice in our collection of 22 karat gold jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Scrives, Pamela Farland and Vicki Orr are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of 22 karat gold jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 547, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and cabochon alternatives. When shopping for an option in this array of 22 karat gold jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 22 Karat Gold Jewelry?

On average, a piece of 22 karat gold jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $3,399, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $250,000 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.

Questions About 22 Karat Gold Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 22k gold does exist and it even exists in jewelry, but it’s not very common. 24k is pure gold and it’s simply too soft for jewelry and practical use, 18k is a very popular version of gold for jewelry, but it is possible to find 22k gold jewelry. Find an assortment of gold jewelry from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 22k gold is not too soft for jewelry, but it’s considered too soft for everyday wear. You may find some special pieces that are made of 22k gold or that have 22k gold in them, especially antique jewelry, but regular wear will quickly cause 22k gold to become misshapen and scratched. Shop a collection of 22k gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.