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Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of vintage Angela Cummings earrings made of 18k gold with mother of pearl inlay. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl and Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Cummings began her career with Tiffany & Co. in 1967 and began her own company in 1984. Her
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co Angela Cummings Mother Of Pearl Bead Torsade Inlaid Necklace
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Bead Torsade Inlaid Necklace by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Angela Cummings Mother Of Pearl Bead Torsade Inlaid Necklace
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful and unique necklace by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. features six strands of
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20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Clip Post Celtic Knot Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Stamford, CT
touch of contrast to the earrings. Mother of Pearl 18k yellow gold Stamped: 750 Hallmark: Angela
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Beaded Necklace
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Mother of Pearl beads with a Mother of Pearl and 18k yellow gold clasp Signed by
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Angela Cummings Mother Of Pearl And Lapis Inlay Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings bangle bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, representing one of the
Category

20th Century French Modern Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Angela Cummings 18K Gold and Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Angela Cummings bracelet highlights the designer’s signature style of combining
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings Coral Black Jade and Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a rare and collectable Angela Cummings design. Oversized at 1 1/8 inches featuring coral
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings Carved Mother of Pearl Gold Celtic Clip Post Knot Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Stamford, CT
Embrace the allure of ancient design with the Angela Cummings carved Mother of Pearl gold Celtic
Category

Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1980 Mother-Of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Vintage Checkerboard Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mark for Angela Cummings Circa: 1980s Measures: 1/2 x 13/16 inches Total Weight: 16.5 grams Stock
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 18k Gold Knot Earrings with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Circa 1982
By Angela Cummings
Located in North Miami, FL
Angela Cummings 18k Gold Knot Earrings with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Circa 1982, 11.7g Description
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings 18k Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 75.7
By Angela Cummings
Located in North Miami, FL
Angela Cummings 18k Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, 75.7g, Circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Bangles

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings 18k Gold Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Round Button Clip On Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s): -- Numerous Natural Genuine Mother of Pearl - Custom Cut - Inlaid Set - White Color
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1985 Mother-Of-Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Link Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized interlocking link forms Comprised of carved mother-of-pearl Opaque white with
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Inlay Mother of Pearl Clip-on Dome Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These beautiful Angela Cummings clip-on dome earrings exude an air of understated elegance with
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Angela Cummings 18K Gold Mother of Pearl and Hematite Cube Earrings - VHK
By Angela Cummings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Angela Cummings 18K Gold Mother of Pearl and Hematite Cube Earrings - VHK#981 Item Details
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Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Co. Angela Cummings 18K Gold Inlay Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Angela Cummings 18K Gold Inlay Mother of Pearl Earrings Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 15.0
Category

Vintage 1980s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Angela Cummings Gold Cufflinks
By Angela Cummings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of 18k gold cufflinks by Angela Cummings, designed as classic button cufflinks with Cummings
Category

Vintage 1980s Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and CO Onyx Mother of Pearl Earrings 18K Gold Angela Cummings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
(stamped). Each earring is inlaid with genuine Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl. The earrings measure 26mm x
Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. by Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Earrings, 16.9g
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Providence, RI
These stunning Tiffany & Co. earrings, designed by Angela Cummings, showcase an elegant fusion of
Category

Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Lapis Lazuli Mother-of-pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
white & blue pattern crafted in 18k yellow gold and inlayed with lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. Made
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Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 18k Gold Butterfly Earrings Vintage Designer Jewelry
By Angela Cummings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These vintage 18k gold butterfly earrings by Angela Cummings highlight the designer’s signature
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1990s Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold Fire Opal, Jade 1986 Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of Angela Cummings with these rare and collectible earrings
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Cummings Mother of Pearl Carnelian Checkerboard Gold Large Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Carnelian Checkboard Large Earrings by Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold

Tiffany Co. Cummings Mother of Pearl Gold Positive Negative Design Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
These very unique and rare earrings from Tiffany & Co. by Angela Cummings feature mother of pearl
Category

Late 20th Century American Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany &Co Cummings Mother of Pearl Black Jade Checkerboard Gold Large Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Black Jade Checkboard Large Earrings by Angela Cummings for
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Vintage 1980s North American Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Jade, Gold

Tiffany Co Cummings Inlaid Black Jade Mother Of Pearl Gold Domino Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Black Jade and Mother Of Pearl Domino Earrings by Angela Cummings for
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1990s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Black Jade, Gold

Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. Knotted Rope Set
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing vintage Knotted Rope set by Angela Cummings for Tiffany&Co. Made of 18k yellow gold with
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Vintage 1980s More Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Multi-Gem Poppy Flower Bangle
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Multi-Gem Poppy Flower Bangle A magnificent creation by renowned
Category

20th Century North American Retro Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Angela Cummings 1980 Mother-Of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Vintage Checkerboard Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Angela Cummings Earrings Mather of Pearl & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings Dimension: Length 18.7mm X
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Hematite Jade Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Lisboa, PT
These Tiffany & Co. Hematite Jade Mother of Pearl Gold Earrings are crafted in 18 kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Hematite, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl, Onyx and Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl, Lapis Lazuli and Onyx
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20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings 18K Gold Earrings - Large Model
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings 18K Gold Earrings - Large Model Large model example
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Signed KABANA Black Onyx Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Earrings
By Kabana
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A smart checkerboard of onyx and mother of pearl delight in these chic button earrings by noted
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20th Century American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Black Jade and Mother-of-Pearl Dominoes Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
-pearl and black jade. The broad hinged 18K gold bangle is inset with overlapping black jade and mother
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Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Black Jade, Pearl and Gold Necklace Suite
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Angela Cummings design for Tiffany & Co. in 18K gold of necklace, bracelet and ear clips
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Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Necklace And Ear Clips 18K Gold Carved Black Jade And Mother Of Pearl
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Simply chic for any age, a Tiffany & Co. necklace of carved mother-of-pearl disks with 18K gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS Mother of Pearl Onyx Checkerboard Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Southampton, NY
Angela Cummings chic is captured in these clip-on earrings of mother-of-pearl and onyx arranged in
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Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany Angela Cummings 18K Yellow Gold Jasper Onyx Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A stylish bangle bracelet by Angela Cummings for Tiffany featuring chess board pattern made of
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Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Jasper, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Cummings Mother of Pearl Leaf Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a pair of mother of pearl and 18k gold earrings by Tiffany & Co Cummings. Stamped
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Angela Cummings for Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Jasper, Carnelian, Inlay Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chappaqua, NY
18K gold earrings accented with hard stone inlay by Angela Cummings. Set with polka dots of
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings mother-of-pearl blossom clip-on earrings set in 18K yellow gold
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Mother-of-Pearl Hydrangea Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and mother-of-pearl Hydrangea earrings. Signed Angela Cummings 1984.
Angela Cummings Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Earrings by Angela Cummings. With Mother of pearl Inlay. Details
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Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings Mother-of-Pearl Set Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Cummings feature a surreal mother of pearl and gold checkered motif. Their visual fluidity grabs the eye
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Vintage 1980s American More Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings Mother-of-Pearl Lotus Root Gold Earclips
By Angela Cummings
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k Gold set mother of Pearl Earclips in form of lotus root. Signed ANGELA CUMMINGS 750.
Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

1980s Angela Cummings Mother-Of-Pearl Gold Ear Clips
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
These chic Angela Cummings clip-on earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and beautifully
Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Mother-Of Pearl Black Onyx Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
These rare and spectacular Angela Cummings earrings feature a chic cube design crafted in 18k
Category

Vintage 1980s American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Mother-of-pearl GOLD Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Greenwich, CT
interwoven Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. earrings. Inlaid with domed and twisted ropes of glistening
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2010s American Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Gold Suite
By Angela Cummings
Located in San Antonio, TX
18 karat gold necklace and earrings. Necklace s comprised of mother-of-pearl beads joined by a
Category

Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Woven Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gold and mother of pearl earrings of square, woven design, in 18k. Angela Cummings.
Category

20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Angela Cummings Mother-of-Pearl Hematite Gold Modernist Bangle Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Reflective of magical mermaid scales, this Angela Cummings inlaid mother-of-pearl, hematite, and 18
Category

1990s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Hematite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Snakeskin Yellow Gold Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Snakeskin Wide Bangle Bracelet by Angela Cummings. Circa
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Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Snakeskin Yellow Gold Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Snakeskin Wide Bangle Bracelet by Angela Cummings. Circa
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Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl Black Jade Opal Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Black Jade And Opal Earrings by Angela Cummings. From 1986
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Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold Floral Bangle Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hollow bangle style bracelet with scalloped layers of white mother of pearl inlay, arranged in a
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

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Angela Cummings Mother Of Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact angela cummings mother of pearl 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 115 vintage editions and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a angela cummings mother of pearl may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing angela cummings mother of pearl — no matter the origin — is easy, but Angela Cummings, Tiffany Co. and Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a angela cummings mother of pearl featuring Pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 square cut and uncut alternatives. Finding a angela cummings mother of pearl for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Angela Cummings Mother Of Pearl?

The price for a angela cummings mother of pearl starts at $1,250 and tops out at $44,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $5,500.

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.