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Vintage Gold, Silver and Citrine Ring
Located in Tetsworth, GB
* Please note that there will be an additional charge for postage/delivery. Please ask for a quote. Any returns will be at the expense of the purchaser.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine

Georgian Era Citrine Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian Era citrine ring circa 1810. Closed set citrine set in 18k gold. Engraving on reverse side
Category

1810s British Georgian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Victorian Citrine Drop Silver Gilt Boxed Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A boxed Victorian citrine and silver gilt necklace feauturing approximately 136cts of faceted
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1870s Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Antique Coins Citrines Silver Enamel Roman Cufflinks
Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK
Roman coins 200-300 AD, Citrines, Rose Gold plated Silver, Epoxy Enamel, by Houndsditch
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Gold Plate

Antique Coins Citrines Enamel Silver Roman Cufflinks
Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK
Yellow Gold plated Silver Roman coins 200-300 AD, Citrines, Epoxy Enamel, by Houndsditch
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Silver, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Citrine Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Citrine brooch is Circa 1860. Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a
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1860s British Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Granite Citrine Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
array of beautiful Scottish Granite pieces and four wonderful Citrines. The brooch has been modelled in
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1860s British Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Antique Coins Peridots Citrines Silver Indian Cufflinks
Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK
Maurya-Sunga, Punchmarked Karshapana (coins) 322-185 , Peridots, Citrines, Yellow Gold Plated
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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Peridot, Silver, Gold Plate

Charming Victorian citrine and diamond flower head brooch
Located in Kortrijk, BE
A charming Victorian citrine and diamond flower head brooch, each petal formed with a cabochon
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1880s French Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Brooch Citrine Quartz, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Victorian brooch is Circa 1860. Set with Citrine’s in
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Silver

Georgian Citrine Gold Leaf Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of late Georgian Citrine drop earrings of leaf design set in 15ct gold. Each leaf
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Citrine Brooch with Cannetille Flowers Dated 1886
Located in Preston, Lancashire
The most beautiful Victorian period citrine brooch with Cannetille flowers and scrolls. The large
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Penannular Celtic Brooch Agate Citrine Silver
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Citrine’s and lovely natural Agates which have been cut to fit the brooches unique shape. Scottish
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1860s British Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Silver

Antique Edwardian Citrine Bead Necklace Silver Chain
Located in Kendal, GB
A marvellous antique Edwardian chain adorned with five large briolette cut citrine beads with
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Art Nouveau Citrine Diamond Exquisite Pendant
Located in Wynnewood, PA
golden citrine hangs from a diamond encrusted platinum topper that is very flexible. The diamonds are
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Platinum

Edwardian Large Oval Citrine Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous ring! It is big and so striking, with a wonderful good yellow oval citrine
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20th Century British Edwardian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond

Victorian Three Stone Yellow Citrine Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sawmill is a fabulous authentic Victorian era (circa 1880) 14k yellow gold three-stone citrine ring
Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Antique 31.82 Carat Oval Citrine Bacchus Motif 18K Brooch
Located in Fuquay Varina, NC
A gorgeous antique 18k warmly patinaed yellow gold Bacchus motif with an 31.82ct oval citrine at
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Cannetille Filigree Necklace with Citrines
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Antique Georgian Canatelle Necklace with Citrines C. 1860. There are 22 faceted citrines totaling
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1860s British Georgian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Early Victorian French Gold Large Citrine Bracelet
Located in PARIS, FR
), adorned in its center with three oval cut citrines with a cannetille surround. Victorian French work from
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Early 19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Victorian Silver Gilt and Citrine Drop Necklace
Located in Toronto, ON
gilt Victorian necklace. It contains over 130 carats of dark tone, yellow-ish brown citrines, which are
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Gold Plate

Antique Coins Diamonds Rubies Citrines Silver Netherlands Cufflinks
Located in 1 Austin rd, Kowloon, HK
Silver Stuviers (coins), 1672-1793, Black and White Diamonds, Rubies, Citrines, Black, White and
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19th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate

Madeira Citrine and Diamond Brooch by George Auger France
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning brooch bridges the designs of art deco and the emerging cocktail jewelry of the retro
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Pretty Antique Yellow Gold and Citrine Heart Necklace
Located in Lombard, IL
Pretty antique yellow gold and citrine necklace set with five heart shaped buff top citrines and
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Madeira Citrine Platinum Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Must! Edwardian Madeira Citrine Diamond ring crafted of solid Platinum and 14 Kt
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

Oakes Citrine Pearl Silver over Gold Bracelet
Located in Portland, ME
Silver over gold citrine and pearl Oakes bracelet. The bracelet is composed of seven round open
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Peridot, Citrine and Pearl Twin Heart Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A very pretty Edwardian 9ct gold peridot, citrine and split pearl twin heart brooch hand crafted
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Gilt on Silver Citrine Bracelet
Located in Lancaster , GB
This beautiful antique Victorian bracelet is adorned with ten bright Citrines which glow with a
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Fly Plaid Brooch and Pin, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
pastes. Scottish jewellery grew in popularity in the mid-1800s and was a personal favourite of Queen
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Silver

Art Deco Large Citrine Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Emerald-cut citrine in beautiful colour, 1.81 x 1.16 in ( 46,01 x 29,52 mm ), Height 0.64 in
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

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

Rococo Citrine Set Pendant by Love and Object
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
Valued for their beauty and brilliance, citrines, with their shining clarity represent happiness
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Early 1900s New Zealand Edwardian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold

Victorian Huge Unique Natural Citrine Night Day Bow Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
, holding two large Natural Citrine measuring 12.6 mm. x 10.4 mm. A large Bow connects the large oval
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1880s Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 10k Gold

Citrine Gold Round Carved Leaf Earrings
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
but delicate in apperance. The leaves surround a .5 in round checkerboard cut citrine with a beautiful
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Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theodor Fahrner Art Nouveau Citrine Silver Bracelet, Germany, 1914
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Theodor Fahrner Art Nouveau Citrine Silver Bracelet Silver 935, citrine L (when closed) 17.3 cm
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

Etruscan Revival Citrine Cameo and Pearl Gold Brooch, France, circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
Etruscan Revival Citrine Cameo and Pearl Gold Brooch, France circa 1870 Important brooch in the
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1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Large Citrine Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Set with precious citrine in emerald cut 0.63 x 0.43 in ( 1,6 x 1,1 cm ), height 0.12 in ( 0,3 cm
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Theodor Fahrner Citrine and Silver ring Hallmarked
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
underneath the setting, letting light to the rear of the large Citrine Gem. The Citrine is mounted in a full
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Platinum Pearl Necklace Diamond Citrine Amethyst Platinum Clasp
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Diamonds and set with a French cut Citrine and Amethysts. Citrine’s sparkle and have a crisp, radiant
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Victorian Citrine Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Natural Citrine. The Citrine is set in an ornate gallery with a lovely rope edge, which sits proudly off
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Citrine Fob Seal, circa 1902
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An impressive early Edwardian 18ct yellow gold citrine set fob seal dating from 1902. The original
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Citrine Diamond Belgian Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of 14K rose gold earrings featuring 2 cushion-cut citrine measuring 16.81 x 12.73 x
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Early 20th Century Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Rose Gold

Arts Crafts c.1900s Moonstone Citrine Enamel Silver Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Arts & Crafts c.1900s Silver, Enamel, Citrine and Moonstone necklace on original chain
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Moonstone, Silver, Enamel

Large Regency Gold Seal with Citrine Intaglio of a Crest
Located in London, GB
carved into the citrine of a crest with the word “Spero” meaning “Hope”. It would look terrific worn on a
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Buckle Bangle Amethyst Citrine, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster , GB
A wonderful antique Victorian Scottish cuff bangle shaped like a large belt with a Citrine and two
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1860s British Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Turn of the Century Antique Citrine Ruby Pearl Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
Sweet turn of the century antique citrine, pearl, ruby, diamond and yellow gold brooch containing
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1930s Citrine Ribboned Drop Pendant 9 Rose Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
With a stunning sun-kissed citrine in 9 carat rose gold, our Nathalia Pendant is a symbol of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning Antique Citrine and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lombard, IL
This stunning antique citrine and 14 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet is a rare gem. The beautiful
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ring with Citrine in the Center
Located in Houston, TX
18k white gold ring with citrine in the center. Around the strike there is a fringe with rubies in
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold

C.Guillano Yellow Gold Bangle with Orange Citrine Hearts, circa 1880
Located in Munich, DE
A charming 18 karat yellow gold bangle one side decorated with seven cabochon heart-shaped citrine
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Late 19th Century Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Citrine Earrings Silver Clip Earrings, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Victorian Circa 1900. Each earring is adorned with a bright 8.5ct Citrine surrounded by a halo of
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Victorian 10.57 Carat Citrine 18 Karat Gold Handmade Bib-Style Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
emerald-cut citrine weighing 10.57 carats. Above the center stone are five kite-shaped, step-cut citrines
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Amber Citrine Brooch Pin c1880 Heavy 9.7g 375 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
HEAVY ROSE GOLD AMBER CITRINE BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose Gold (typical colour of
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Tigers Eye Heart Pendant Citrine Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Tiger’s Eye stones leading to a fabulous Citrine and Tiger’s Eye heart Pendant. The Tiger’s Eye named
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Tiger s Eye, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Liberty Co Arts and Crafts Silver, Citrine and Enamel Necklace Circa 1910
By Liberty of London
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A vibrant Arts and Crafts silver, citrine and enamel necklace designed as four petalled flower
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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Fiery 18K yellow Gold Georgian Necklace with 15 big citrine stones
Located in Antwerp, BE
jewellery. It became hugely popular in London and Paris in the 1830’s. Precious stones: 15 citrines
Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1920s Theodor Fahrner Art Deco Enamel Smoky Quartz Citrine Gilt Silver Pendant
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
1920s Theodor Fahrner Art Deco Large Enamel Smoky Quartz Citrine Gilt Silver Pendant Gilt silver
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Silver

American Arts and Crafts Period Citrine Gold Ring by Margaret Roger
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
American Arts & Crafts Period Gold Ring with Citrine by Margaret Rogers. This Arts & Crafts ring
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Citrine Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

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Antique Citrine Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of antique citrine jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect item from our selection of antique citrine 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 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of antique citrine jewelry over the years, but those made by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Carter Gough Co. and Krementz Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique citrine jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 216 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Citrine Jewelry?

The price for a piece of antique citrine jewelry starts at $179 and tops out at $69,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,479.

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 Antique Citrine Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique jewelry, first try to locate any maker's markings. These may be found in a variety of inconspicuous locations, such as the insides of rings, the clasps of bracelets and chains and the backs of clip-on earrings, pendants and brooches. You can find trustworthy online reference guides that make searching for makers using their hallmarks easy. Once you have determined who produced your jewelry, learn about the creator and estimate approximately when they made your item. If your jewelry is at least 100 years old, it is antique. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist in dating your jewelry. Find a wide range of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, some antique jewelry is worth money. Precious metals and gemstones like platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds have value on their own. Even costume jewelry made of less expensive materials may prove valuable due to its style or maker. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique pieces, you may wish to have your jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.