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Van Cleef Arpels 1960 19.70 CTW Multi-Gem 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Bee Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
light green Accented by a cushion cut sapphire prong set eats to west Weighing approximately 0.95 carat
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

DAVID WEBB 1970 Clips-On Earrings In 18kt Yellow Gold With 8.44 Cts In Gemstones
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
emeralds, with about 1.24 carats. Rubies: Mount in bezel settings, with 4 round cabochons cut (5 x 5 x 3
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Tremblant Basket Brooch Diamonds Colored Stones Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
texture (faceted emeralds, rubies and yellow sapphires) is 5.81 carats. The 3 large South Sea pearls are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, C...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst Multi Gems Cuff Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Purple Amethyst - 2 Carats Natural Multi sapphire from Sri Lanka - 3 Carats Natural Peridot - 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

Multi-Chain 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet with Diamonds and Gemstones
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sapphire Cut: Round Sapphire Total Carat Weight: .48 carats Sapphire Color: Blue Emerald Count: 3 Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Floral Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
features 16 brilliant-cut natural White Diamonds total weight of 0.33 Carat on 3 diverse shapes, all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Long Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
feature 6 brilliant-cut natural White Diamonds total weight of 0.13 Carat on 3 diverse shapes, all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Aquamarine and Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
) Accent Gemstones Type: Ruby Shape: French Cut Number: 40 Weight: 2.30 Carat (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Gold Blue and White Diamonds Wide Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
weight of 1.20 Carat and 3 (three) Brilliant-cut White Diamonds in total weight of 0.48 Carats. The Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Convertable Chain with a French Chinois Jade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
features a carved jade accented with a four carved emeralds, five carved sapphires, two cabochon and
Category

20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Bonebakker Dutch Royal Crown Band Ring 18 Karat Gold with Gemstones
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
carat royal crown ring with a jeweled gold band has been created. The oval ruby, 3 princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Lemon Quartz Mix gems Necklace Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 3 Carats Rose Quartz - 3 Carats Mix Gems - 7 Carats White Pearls The Bochic "Capri" Opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Pink Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 5 x 3 mm. Number: 2 Weight: 0.60 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold French Chinos Carved Jade Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
carved jade centerpiece. It is accented with four carved emeralds, five carved sapphires, two cabochon
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950 s French Multi-Gem Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Peacock Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut gemstones bezel set throughout tail and head Ruby, sapphire, diamond, emerald, citrine, demantoid
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst Multi Gem Cuff Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
carats Purple Amethyst - 5 carats White Topaz - 2 3 carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Fancy Gems
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pearls: 4 (all original) Sapphire rose cuts: 4 (all original) Emerald rose cut: 1 (original) Ruby
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Coin Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Diamonds (3 on the front side and 3 on the backside) total weight of 0.06 Carat and a replica of an Ancient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Bochic Cascading “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Earrings Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
“Capri” Earrings Natural Purple Amethyst - 3 Carats Natural Yellow Citrin - 9 carats Natural Blue Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Natural Multi Gemstones Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape: Oval Size: 3 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 0.20 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S) Stone: Natural Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Twisted 18k Gold Ring with Natural Diamonds by Oltremare Gioielli Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
gold). Customize your ring with gems of your choice, such as sapphires, emeralds, or rubies, to create
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Platinum Snake Ring, Circa 1970
Located in London, GB
finger of the wearer. Crafted as a realistically modelled snake and grain set with round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

“Orient” Green Garnet or Purple Amethyst Earrings in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst - 3 Carats Round brilliant micro pave setting Natural Green Garnet - 3 Carats Round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Purple Amethyst, Blue Topaz Earrings Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 3 Carats White Topaz - 2 Carats Round brilliant micro pave setting Set in 22K Gold and Silver 950
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Contemporary Cluster Ring in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold with Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, sapphires, emeralds or spinels. Please note that trillion cut in 2-3 carats look visually bigger than other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Cluster Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, sapphires, emeralds or spinels. Please note that trillion cut in 2-3 carats look visually bigger than other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Amethyst and Citrine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
gems, sapphires, emeralds or spinels. Please note that trillion cut in 2-3 carats look visually bigger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Fashion Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. Please note that trillion cut in 2-3 carats look visually bigger than other gems in same weight. This is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Multi Gemstone Choker Necklace, Ring, Bracelet, and Earring Matching Set set in
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires equal 4.0 carats. 2 Oval Cabochon Natural Emeralds in total 2.40carats. 110 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Cluster Ring with Paraiba Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, sapphires, emeralds or spinels. Please note that trillion cut in 2-3 carats look visually bigger than other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Fashion Ring with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
gems, sapphires, emeralds or spinels. Please note that trillion cut in 2-3 carats look visually bigger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Fashion Ring with Amethyst and Citrine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
gems, sapphires, emeralds or spinels. Please note that trillion cut in 2-3 carats look visually bigger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold...

3.5m Round White Diamond Red Pink Ruby Art Deco Style Stud White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby) is a specialty cut to surround the excellent round brilliant cut center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Rainbow Multi Color Bezel Set Gemstone Stacking Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Weight: 3 Grams  Size: 7 1/4 Stone Details: Gemstones: Sapphire, Emerald, Kunzite, Topaz Carat: 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
big 3 gemstones (ruby, sapphire, emerald). Accenting the center stone in halo setting are round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
, rose-cut, and old mine-cut diamonds - all together weighing approx. 2.80 carats. A superb, stunning
Category

Antique 1850s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
. 2.90 carat total diamond weight. White gold 18 Karat chain (hallmarked) measures 41.5cm - 16 1/3-inch
Category

Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

VICTORIAN 1880 Antique Ring In Yellow Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, sapphires, and emeralds. There are many types of opal found in deposits around the world. If you are just
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

KURT WAYNE Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 4.22 Ctw Vivid Rubies And Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
jeweler used 18K gold and precious stones – emeralds, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, etc. Item markings
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

English 18K Yellow Gold, Natural Peridot Cluster Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
minimum total gem weight of 1.88 carats This is an English Made oval & round cut Natural Peridot cluster
Category

2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Tutti-Frutti Clip Earrings
Located in London, GB
gold with gold clip fittings, the emeralds estimated to weigh 3 carats in total, the sapphires
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tutti Frutti Rubies Sapphires Emeralds 14K Gold Diamonds Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
round full cut diamonds weighing 0,25 carats,and 3 pairs of faceted 4x5 mm. Rubies ,Emeralds and Blue
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
marquise cut emerald, two brilliant-cut rubies, and one brilliant Cut Sapphires all a total weight of 0,65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

2.84 Carat Interchangeable Diamond Earrings Set with Heart Shape Diamonds
By Be Jolie
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Emerald , and Blue Sapphire are starring in the center of those prestige earrings . Stones are
Category

2010s American Romantic Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.84 Carat Floral Interchangeable Diamond Earrings Set with Heart Shape Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Emerald , and Blue Sapphire are starring in the center of those prestige earrings . Stones are
Category

2010s American Romantic Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 4 carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Featuring a central 4 carat Emerald cut Blue Sapphire, with a slight Green tinge, at 9.5mm in
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Geometric 3.01 Carat Emerald Cut Australian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
with 6x approx. 3 pt square emerald cut diamonds. The ring has a flat tapered shank. Diamond Colour
Category

2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.31 Carat Yellow Beryl Emerald Cut Sapphire Cluster Ring Natalie Barney
By Natalie Barney
Located in Crows Nest, NSW
A gorgeous Emerald Cut Yellow Beryl (also known as Heliodor) is surrounded by milgrained scalloped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Beryl, Sapphire, Yellow Beryl, 9k Gold, White Gold

7.90 Carat Emerald Cut Parti Sapphire Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
perfect dawn. The Viridi Ring Details The faceted 7.9 carat emerald cut Australian parti sapphire is a
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut 3-Stone Engagement Ring
Located in LA, CA
Extraordinary 5.01 Carat Emerald Cut Engagement Ring Setting: Platinum Center Stone: GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

Art Deco 5.00 Carat Emerald Cut Natural Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Essex, GB
emerald cut). Clarity – The sapphire is SI. Carat – Approximately 5.00. Circa – 1920. Size – K 1/2 (UK
Category

Early 20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 9.32 Carat Natural Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring
Located in LA, CA
Spectacular GIA Certified 9.32 Carat Natural Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring Setting: Platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Sapphire Ring, 5.03 Carat Emerald Ceylon Natural Sapphire GIA Certified
Located in Tampa, FL
New platinum sapphire ring containing a transparent blue emerald-cut natural Ceylon sapphire
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vivid Yellow Sapphire 2.70 Ct Emerald Cut Unheated, Loose Gemstone
Located in South Melbourne, AU
A large yellow sapphire masterfully emerald cut into just under 3 carat with gleaming facets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

Gold and Diamond Trombino Ring with Emerald Cut Burma Sapphire 7.47 Carat
Located in Principaute De Monaco, MC
A gold and diamond (3 carats circa) "trombino" ring with emerald cut no heat Burma sapphire (7.47ct
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.87 Carat Natural Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring W/ Trapezoid Side Stones
Located in LA, CA
Spectacular Natural 3.87 Carat Emerald Radiant Cut 3 Stone Ring W/ Trapezoid Side Stones Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

GIA 3.01 Carat Square Emerald / Asscher Cut Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Ring
By Susana Lang
Located in London, GB
piece. GIA certified 3.01 carat H color VS2 clarity very well cut Square Emerald or Asscher cut diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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3 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 3 carat emerald cut sapphire 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 Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 80 vintage editions and 225 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 3 carat emerald cut sapphire from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 carat emerald cut sapphire over the years, but those made by David Gross Group, Luigi Ferrara and Roshe Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a 3 carat emerald cut sapphire, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire?

The price for a 3 carat emerald cut sapphire starts at $372 and tops out at $189,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,545.

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.