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1905 Antique Gold and Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1905 Antique Gold and Diamond Buckle Ring Antique 18-karat gold and diamond buckle ring, circa
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Belle Epoque engagement ring crafted in 18K multi tone gold. Circa 1880. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Question Mark 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 Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an antique Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features beautiful round
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver Plate

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Red Garnet 0.03 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 Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

1970s Gilbert Albert 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Sculptural Cocktail Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pearl Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
IMPORTANT: can’t be resized This is a stunning Victorian navette ring crafted in 18K yellow gold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold TW 0.30 Carat Diamond Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

20th Century Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian double snake ring crafted in 18K slightly yellow gold. Circa 1890. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

"Reaching" Ring with Almandine Garnet Diamond Accent in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind ring was made by Eytan Brandes with naturalistic Art Nouveau jewelry in mind
Category

2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian double snake ring crafted in 18K slightly yellow gold. Circa 1890. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a typical Victorian ring crafted in 18K gold. It depicts two snakes. The piece features two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat 6.67 Carat Soothing Green Emerald and 1.35 Carat Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
picked F color and VS clarity diamonds are set along with this deep saturation emeralds. Ring Size: US
Category

2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Imperial Eagle Diamond Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds. The ring is handcrafted in 14K gold. Diameter of the top is 16 mm (5/8 in.) Ring size 8.25 (18
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Belle Epoque 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Bow Design Engagement Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Belle Epoque bow design ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1900. The piece features
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 7.00 Carat Aquamarine 0.15 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage rectangle cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1970. The piece features: - 1
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Midcentury 18 Karat Gold Diamond Initial J and S Letter Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an exceptional massive initial signet ring crafted in 18K slightly yellow gold. Circa 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 11.00 Carat Oval Cabochon Cut Tanzanite Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1980. It features oval cabochon
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 0.22 Carat Diamond Eternity Band Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Addison, TX
Details: Brand: Cartier Ring Size: 6 1/2 Metal Type: 18K Gold Weight: 1.2 grams Hallmark: '@ Cartier 53
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 4.60 Carat Sapphire 1.50 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 1980. It features: - 1 sapphire
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 4.30 Carat Watermelon Tourmaline 0.50 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a modern design cocktail ring crafted in 18K white gold. Circa 2000. It features: - 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.30 Carat VS Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 12.00 Carat Sapphire 0.28 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980. It features: - 1 sapphire
Category

20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold TW 0.07 Carat Diamond Panther Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage panther band ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980. It features diamonds
Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 3.00 Carat Emerald 0.30 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

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.40 Carat Ruby 1.75 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980. It features: - 12 rubies
Category

20th Century Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Poiray 18 Karat Gold 5.34 Carat Moonstone 0.34 Carat Diamond Cocktail 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

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Chaumet Vintage 18 Karat Gold Pearl 0.80 Carat VS Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Chaumet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring designed by Chaumet in 1980s. The piece is crafted in 18K gold
Category

20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Love ring with diamonds in white gold
By Cartier
Located in London, England
Cartier Love ring in white gold 18 ct set with 88 brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.31 carat. Size 51
Category

2010s European Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

1990s Marina B “Fujiyama“ 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Marina B
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Pink Coral Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k karat yellow gold Oval Pink Coral ring set with a 18 x 14 mm with a rope trim. This ring is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

1980s Vintage Hermès Paris 925 Silver 18 Karat Gold Woven Buckle Ring
By Hermès
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and 18 karat white gold set dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

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

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

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.70 Carat Amethyst 0.70 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a classic design cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Central stone is 0.70ct round single cut
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold Ruby Blue Green Guilloche Enamel Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
IMPORTANT: can’t be resized This is a mid century double snake ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece
Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds and 3 Puzzles
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders ++ Ring in rose gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 0.37 Carat Ruby 0.16 Carat Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian three stone gypsy ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features oval ruby
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.87 Carat Sapphire 0.24 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cluster ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features 1 oval cut and 8
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Late 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Man Miniature Portrait Garnet Floral Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Georgian miniature portrait ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Masriera 18Kt Gold Plique-à-Jour and Basse Taille Fired Enamel Dragonfly Ring
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
Masriera 18-karat yellow gold ring with plique-à-jour and basse taille fired enamel. From the house
Category

2010s Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Sapphire 0.38 Carat Old Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold TW 1.70 Carat Old Cut VS-SI Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features diamonds (TW
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1899 Men Signet Ring Blood-stone solid 18K Gold ØUS8.75 / 5.62gr
Located in SE
Antique Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with bezel set Blood - stone,color is dark Green
Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Engagement Ring Surmounted by a Pink Sapphire Surrounded by Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
accompanying diamonds illuminate the frame. 18 Carats White Gold ring surmounted by a Pink Sapphire Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1914 Men Wedding Ring solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø US 10.75 /2.9 g
Located in SE
the band, in solid 18 K Gold. Swedish hallmarks, 18K. Three Crowns. Made in 1914 (year marks M7
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold 1.50 Carat Emerald 0.18 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Georgian three-stone ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1830. The piece features
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Joke Quick White Gold 1.5 Carat White Brilliant- and Rose-Cut Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
This one of a kind ring in 18 K White gold, handmade in Belgium by jewellery designer Joke Quick
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
exclusive to this esteemed brand. Devotees immediately recognize the hallmarks of these timeless art nouveau
Category

2010s Spanish Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Aquamarine Enamel Natural Pearl 14 Karat Gold Swag Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swag style necklace centering a scrolled whiplash station featuring a matte gold finish and green
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...

1904 Ring natural 0.5ct. Aquamarine Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6.75/2.1gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period three stones Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring hand- -made in 1904. Band in solid 18
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Silver

Boulder Opal Ivy ring Australian opal gemstone wedding anniversary
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
Ivy ring with Boulder Opal in 18K yellow gold opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.71 х
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Gemstone Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
exclusive to this esteemed brand. Devotees immediately recognize the hallmarks of these timeless art nouveau
Category

2010s Spanish Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Antique Ring 0.36ct Diamond 0.8ctw Sapphire 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5.75/2.5gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period three stones Diamond and Blue Sapphires Ring hand- made in 1916. This design
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Masriera Plique-a-Jour and Champlevé Enamel Frog Motif Ring with Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Masriera
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
exclusive to this esteemed brand. Devotees immediately recognize the hallmarks of these timeless art nouveau
Category

2010s Spanish Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

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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.