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Antique Art Nouveau Blue Zircon Brooch, 9 Karat Rose Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Art Nouveau era 9kt Rose gold and blue Zircon brooch. Large faceted oval blue
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1910s 9 k Yellow Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 9 karat yellow gold double Albert watch chain; part of our diverse antique
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Aquamarine and Garnet Ring, 9 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique, late Victorian Aquamarine and garnet ring in 9 karat yellow gold
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

Clip Earrings in 9 Karat Rose Gold and Antique Diamonds
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fascinated and luminous earrings with 9kt rose gold clips and silver. Very simple in their oval
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique 1909 Crescent Moon Brooch in 9 Carat Gold Garnet and Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous, this crescent moon brooch-made with 9 ct gold hallmarked UK Chester 1909, garnet and
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold

Antique Ring 4.5 ct. Citrine solid 20K Gold ØUS6.25/ 2.65 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with divided shoulders featuring a bezel set natural Citrine octagon cut 10 mm x 9 mm x 4.5
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 7.0 Ct Natural Aquamarine Unisex Signet Ring 18 KT gold
Located in Napoli, IT
: 1 cushion faceted cut natural aquamarine of approx 7.0 Ct (12.8 x 12.1 mm) UK size: R 3/4 US size: 9
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique German Earrings 18 ct natural Red Coral solid 14K Yellow Gold / 8gr
Located in SE
11 mm x 11 mm x 10 mm deep / ca. 9 ct. each / ca. 18 ct total weight, color - dark coral Red. Each
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

New African IF 4.5 Ct Champagne Morganite Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
and is 4.5 Cts The main stone is 9 x 8mm. It is surrounded by Diamond Cut White Sapphires and they
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Morganite, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Halo Ring 3.75 ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver Ø6.75US/ 3.6gr
Located in SE
Beautiful antique Ring hand - made in Europe ca. late XIX - early XX cent. Not hallmarked. Crown
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Antique Early 1900s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

4.0 Ct Ruby Vintage Ring 18k Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Old Cut Diamonds Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby & Diamonds - Hand Made in Italy 18k White and Yellow Gold 7.0 grams Ruby 4.0 Carat
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1990s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 9 mm. Pearl .40 Ct Old Diamond Screw Back 18 Kt Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Pearl Allure This beautiful antique pair of earrings is 1920 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

14k yellow gold ring oval blue sapphire 0.4 ct diamonds brilliant cut 0.16 ct
Located in Heemstede, NL
Ring size: 19 (EU), 9 (US), R 1/2 (UK) Weight: about 4.5 grams Marked All our jewelry is carefully
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Pendant 15 ct Gold Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Mārupe, LV
aquamarine 15 pieces each 0,6 ct that makes in total 9 ct. The pendant is made in classic antique tradition
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Antique 18th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Flower Pendant, 9 Karat Gold and Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
, tests as 9ct gold and silver, the silver encompassing the gold in a cool wash and enhancing the sparkle
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Style Sugar Loaf Aquamarine Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
ct. each,for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. white gold,black enamel Ring
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

*NRP* IGI 18K 1.66 Ct EG VVS Diamond Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
9 pieces of FG VVS illusion diamonds weighing 1.31 ct set with 4 pieces of baguette FG VVS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Rose Gold European Ring with 1.00 ct Emerald-Cut Aquamarine
Located in Heemstede, NL
This 18K Rose Gold European Ring with 1.00 ct Emerald-Cut Aquamarine radiates purity and timeless
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Vintage 1960s French Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Natural Ruby Oval Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
21 Carat ruby oval cab ( 16,7 mm. x 14 mm.) ,12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each,for total
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Natural Ruby Oval Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
21 Carat ruby oval cab ( 16,7 mm. x 14 mm.) ,12 round full cut diamonds of 0,05 ct. each,for total
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique American Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique American 9 carat yellow gold signet ring; part of our diverse antique
Category

Antique 1890s American Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9K Yellow Gold Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 9 carat yellow gold watch chain; part of our diverse
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Diamonds Rose Gold Silver Antique Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Very bright 9 kt rose gold and silver patch earrings, studded with antique diamonds 2.25
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Enamel Diamond Gold Quatrefoil Cufflinks
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in St. Petersburg between 1908 and 1917. Antique Russian 14K gold cufflinks from the Imperial
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cufflinks

Italian Coral Antique Diamonds Gold Silver Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic 9 kt gold and silver pendant earrings with a total weight of g 12.76, all worked with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

1912 Antique Yellow Gold Albert Chain with Seal Fob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9 carat yellow gold Albert watch chain fitted with a seal fob; part
Category

Vintage 1910s British Pocket Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Liberty Co., Antique 9k Yellow Gold Bow Brooch/Pin, U.K., Circa 1900
By Liberty Co.
Located in Chatham, CA
LIBERTY & CO. - Antique 9K yellow gold bow brooch/pin - textured details - signed and hallmarked on
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 1920s 1.60 Carat Diamond and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.60 Ct diamond and 18 karat white gold solitaire ring; an
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Russian Solitaire Diamond Gold Men s Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
, approximately 1.90 ct. (color J, clarity SI2). Weight - 9.4 grams US ring size 9 3/4 (20 mm) The ring
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond

Garnet and Diamond, 9k Yellow and Rose Gold Bangle - Antique 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive George V garnet doublet and diamond, 9 karat yellow and rose gold bangle; part of our
Category

Vintage 1910s English Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

British 1930 Art Deco Antique Pair of Cufflinks 9kt Rose Gold Natural Green Jade
Located in Miami, FL
grams and a measures of 18 mm x 13 mm. Stamped, with the British gold assay hallmark, "9 Ct". They are
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, Rose Gold

Antique Russian 4.80 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in St. Petersburg between 1908 and 1917 This antique 14K gold cross is set with 11 sparkling
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Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Diamond and Yellow Gold Dress Ring Art Deco Antique, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Art Deco 0.72 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, 18 karat white gold set
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Cluster Engagement Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
. Item #R1869 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 3.8 Grams  Size: 9 1/2 Sapphire: 1.25 ct - GIA
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
#R1059 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 3.3 Grams Size: 9 3/4 Diamond: Approximately .30 ct Color: H
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Earrings natural Garnet solid 14K Gold / 3.25 gr
Located in SE
14K / metal tested solid 14K Yellow Gold. Each earring is 20 mm long x 9 mm at widest . Pear cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Antique Signet Intaglio Ring Sardonyx solid 18K Gold ØUS3.5 / 7.1gr
Located in SE
with a layer of light blue on its surface measuring 11 mm x 9 mm x 3,35 mm deep / ca. 5 ct. The back
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
Great Antique Necklace from ca. late 19th - early XX century featuring 13 Natural Gemstones. All
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 0.4ctw Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18K Gold ØUS7.25 / 4.1gr
Located in SE
. Metal tested solid 18K Yellow Gold. The crown measures : 9 mm high x 4 mm deep. Central Diamond of
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Sh
Located in Great Neck, NY
cocktail ring. So unique! #R0240 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Top Weight: 7.1 Grams Center Diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique European stud Halo Earrings Sapphires Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 3.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European sisters made ca. 1930s
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Vintage 1930s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Unisex Intaglio Signet Ring solid 18K Gold Carnelian Ø US6.5 / 10.5g
Located in SE
measuring 12 mm x 11 x 3,3 mm / ca. 5 ct. Among with Blood-stone, Agate stone is considered to be an ideal
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Imperial Russian Minerva Ring Intaglio Red Onyx 56/14K Gold ØUS 5.75
Located in SE
Antique Russian Unisex Signet Intaglio Ring dating to ca. ca. late XIX - early XX cent. in solid
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Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural 4ct White Zircone solid 18K Gold ØUS6 / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
with natural old diamond cut Colorless or White Zircon Ø 9 mm x 5.75 mm deep / ca. 4.1 ct . This stone
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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold

Antique halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US9.5 / 3.26gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s in solid 18K Yellow Gold with lab-made Blue Sapphire and
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German Ring 1.4ct Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US4.75 / 1.9gr
Located in SE
A ring in solid 18K White Gold featuring natural transparent Aquamarine stone 9 mm x 6mm x 3.5mm
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Fleur De Lys Gold Ring with Emerald and Diamonds, France, late 19th cent
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant ring made of 18-carat yellow gold with platinum elements. The central point of the ring is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique German 0.8ct Diamonds Halo Ring solid 14K Gold Ø 6.75 US/ 1.8gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art - Deco period wedding ca. 1930's cluster Ring in solid 14K Orange Gold with
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Finish Halo Ring natural 1.3ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US
Located in SE
), date combination is not clear to read, likely hand-made between the 1920s - 1950s Crown in White Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique German Halo Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø 5US /
Located in SE
tested 14K Rose Gold. German ring, hand-made between the 1920s - 1930s Crown measures 11 mm x 9 mm x 5
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Chrysoprase Diamond Russian Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
old Swiss cut Diamonds for .75 Ct altogether – G/I VVS/SI Measures 24 x 9 mm. (h. x w.) They stand on
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique old world belle époque emerald and diamond bracelet
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
karat gold, partly bound with silver, hallmarked 56. Set in the center with 9 emeralds totaling approx
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 9.5 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Glowing adjectives are necessary because this is an exquisite, gem amethyst ring of 9 1/2 ct
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian 1.10 Carat Ruby and Opal Diamond and Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set round cut ruby. Each of the 9 ct yellow gold bees have a silver setting embellished with thirty
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Very Rare Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold. The diamonds are set in silver over gold. Estimated total diamond weight is 2.20 ct
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald

Antique Russian Old Mine Cut Diamond Buttercup Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1910 Two sparkling bright white old European cut diamonds (approximately 0.60 ct and 0.62 ct
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond

1940s Diamond Platinum and White Gold Cocktail Watch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cocktail watch has been crafted in platinum with an expandable 9 ct white gold bracelet. The manual wind
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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9 Ct Gold Antique Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of 9 ct gold antique jewelry 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, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 9 ct gold antique jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th 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. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of 9 ct gold antique jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alberto, LB Exclusive and Alfred Wigley each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of 9 ct gold antique jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 243 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and antique cushion cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of 9 ct gold antique jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 9 Ct Gold Antique Jewelry?

The price for a piece of 9 ct gold antique jewelry starts at $599 and tops out at $251,078 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,266.

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.