Skip to main content

Art Nouveau Gold Ring 18

to
133
1,404
1,170
569
181
100
947
233
89
203
163
3
200
784
451
180
50
29
10
5
10
11
6
5
22
3
915
506
18
208
193
126
110
101
to
3
77
62
52
25
18
807
186
132
88
73
40
8
6
4
2
1,435
4
961
406
Sort By
Modern 18 Karat Gold Pearl 1.15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features one cultured pearl
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Engagement Flip Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a fabulous reversible ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1960. The piece features
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 1.40 Carat Garnet Diamond Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features oval rich
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Twin Crowned Hearts Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Oval Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a magnificent antique Victorian oval navette ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Hermès 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Clic H Ring
By Hermès
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a fabulous vintage Hermès logo ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. It is adorned with black
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Adolfo Courrier 18 Karat Gold Sky Blue Enamel Diamond Band Ring
By Adolfo Courrier
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Two-Shape Bypass Split Ring in 18 Karat White and Rose Gold
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
bypass-split shank harkens back to the Art Nouveau styles, which makes this piece perfect for those who
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French 1900s Platinum and Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. This sublime antique ring boasts an
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1900s French Peridot and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, owl hallmark. This superb antique ring is bezel set with an oval
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This alluringly beautiful cocktail ring exposes a domed plaque and Art Nouveau inspired relief
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1.37 Carat Salt and Pepper Diamond Set in 19.08 Grams 18 Karat Designer Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
. The ring is made in 18K and has 19.07 grams of gold. The ring design shows the intricacy of hand made
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1900s French Antique Opal Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. This marquise shaped ring is set with a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

1900s French Antique Diamond Gold Lovers Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat gold, eagle head hallmark. This splendid antique Lovers ring is claw set with
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold 0.50 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage engagement ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features 0.50ct brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Openwork Rectangle Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Late 20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver Plate

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.95 Carat Ruby 0.40 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1970. It features: - 1 ruby
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.50 Carat VVS-VS Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage eternity band ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features 29
Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold TW 3.95 Carat VS Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Edwardian navette ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1910. Diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold TW 1.00 Carat Diamond Eternity Heart Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a modern design eternity heart ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 2000. It features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 10.41 Carat Garnet 0.54 Carat Diamond Rectangle Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

French Floral Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow gold, and platinium, dog and eagle heads hallmarks. This ring is claw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.40 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a magnificent sparkle antique cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. It features 6mm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Guilloche Blue Green Enamel Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian double snake ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Cabochon White Opal 0.10 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features oval cabochon cut
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.45 Carat Emerald 0.19 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage band ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features: - 1 pc. emerald: oval
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.62 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold and adorned with platinum. Circa 1890
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Emerald 0.32 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - Emerald
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat White Gold 1.47 Carat VVS-VS Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a modern design cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1990. The piece features
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mauboussin Caviar Mon Amour 18 Karat Gold Tahitian Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 2.43 Carat Emerald 0.48 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage engagement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Openwork Hanging Bead Ball Charm Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classic Design 18 Karat Gold 2.16 Carat Diamond Two Row Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Central stone is 1.11ct brilliant cut
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Cabochon Cut Garnet Star Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.50 Carat Sapphire 0.60 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful vintage engagement cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Aquamarine 0.45 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features oval sky blue
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.81 Carat Sapphire 1.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features oval blue sapphire
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl 0.21 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Oval Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 18K White Gold Total weight: 5.30 g. (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 5.32 Carat Sapphire 0.405 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an exceptional design rectangular cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.25 Carat Sapphire 0.22 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a modern band ring crafted in 18K white gold. The piece features 5 oval blue sapphires: TW
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Poiray 18 Karat White Gold Citrine 0.20 Carat Diamond Rectangle Cluster Ring
By Poiray
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Rose Cut VS Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian solitaire ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features 0.70ct
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Mauboussin Nuit D’Amour 18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1900s French Onyx Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinium and 18 carat yellow gold, dog and eagle heads hallmarks. This magnificent
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Chalcedony and Opal Cocktail Ring with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
the art nouveau in me, one of my earliest and most formative influences, and this shows in the lines
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ruby Cocktail Snake Ring
By David Webb
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage wide band ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features all big four gems
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 18 Karat White Gold Round Cut Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1910. The central round cut diamond
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1920s French Antique Diamond Gold Platinum Whirl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinium and 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This radiant antique ring is
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Black Enamel Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Gold Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Gold Locket. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.33 Carat Emerald 0.18 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing vintage band ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features 3 emeralds
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1900s French Antique Diamond Gold S Shaped Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. This stupendous antique ring is
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles Important
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Art Nouveau Gold Ring 18", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Art Nouveau Gold Ring 18 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art nouveau gold ring 18 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 Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 498 vintage or 275 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an art nouveau gold ring 18 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. An art nouveau gold ring 18 from Malpani Jewels, Intini Jewels and Zorab Creation — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An art nouveau gold ring 18 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 449, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and rose cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art nouveau gold ring 18, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Nouveau Gold Ring 18?

Prices for an art nouveau gold ring 18 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $260 and can go as high as $154,491, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,687.

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.