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Spiked Croc Tail Stacker Ring in 18ct White Gold with filigree
Located in Brisbane, AU
training with Australia´s leading jewellers and honing her eye for design with a Masters in Jewellery
Category

2010s Australian Artist Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Natural Heart Shape Diamonds, 3.26ct GIA CERTIFIED
Located in Victoria,, AU
your fine jewelry collection with this exquisite matched pair of heart-shaped diamonds, weighing a
Category

2010s Australian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond

The Croc Tail Cuff Bangle in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
echoes the Australian saltwater croc´s armour. Featuring our signature croc skin filagree on the inside
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11ct GIA Certified Natural Oval Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Victoria,, AU
An extraordinary statement of refined elegance, this 11.00 carat oval brilliant diamond is GIA certified and set in a sophisticated platinum three-stone design. The striking center s...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 33.00ct Pear Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Victoria,, AU
The Pear Diamond Tennis Necklace is a testament to extraordinary craftsmanship, designed for those who seek the pinnacle of luxury. Meticulously crafted in 18k white gold, this maste...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

2 Natural Argyle Fancy Purplish Pink Loose Diamonds: 0.046ct x 2. GSL Certified
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Intense Purplish Pink Proportions: Good Finish: Good Origin: Argyle Deposit, Western Australia
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Pink Diamond

20ct GIA Certified Sideways Pear Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Victoria,, AU
Sideways Pear Diamond Tennis Bracelet — 20.13ct Total An exquisite reimagining of a classic tennis design. This sideways-set pear diamond bracelet showcases approximately 20.13 carat...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Seven-Stone ByPass Channel-Set Diamond (0.35ct) Band in 10K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Designed as an elegant by-pass diamond band, this ring is channel-set with 7 Sparkling Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds exhibit sun-like brilliance, of G-H colour, VS clarity, totall...
Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.52ct Cushion Cut Earth-Mined GIA Diamond (E/SI) 18K White Gold Ring by Diamor.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
handmade jewellery was crafted with refined elegance & great attention to details by renowned Melbourne
Category

2010s Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Saturn Wire Eternity ring with baguette cut Diamonds, 2.10cts and platinum
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A Bunda Saturn Wire setting Diamond eternity ring, featuring baguette cut Diamonds in platinum. Signed Bunda. Characteristics of Baguette Cut Diamonds; 42 = 3.00ct, F colour / VS Cla...
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bunda Lyra Tahitian Cultured Pearl Earrings
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA 'Lyra' cultured Tahitian pearl and diamonds earrings made in 10 carat white gold. Stamped BUNDA. Characteristics of Silver Tahitian Cultured Pearls; 2 x 13.5 - 13.6m...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold

Croc Tail Cuff Bangle in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
echoes the Australian saltwater croc´s armour. Featuring our signature croc skin filagree on the inside
Category

2010s Australian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Heart-Shaped Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant on Platinum 950 Sturdy Chain
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless design - in a shape of open heart – this pendant can become a meaningful present for yourself or your loved one It is finely crafted in 18K White Gold (hallmarked &am...
Category

1990s Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Croc Tail Cuff Bangle in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
echoes the Australian saltwater croc´s armour. Featuring our signature croc skin filagree on the inside
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster (0.60ct) 17mm Drop Earrings, Threaded Posts.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exquisite pair of Diamond Cluster Earrings features a drop design, that is both very feminine & elegant, secure & comfortable butterfly closure & threaded posts Meticulous...
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
crafted to capture the strength of the Australian croc these earrings are highly polished for added
Category

2010s Australian Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct White Gold
Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct White Gold
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
crafted to capture the strength of the Australian croc these earrings are highly polished for added
Category

2010s Australian Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct Rose Gold
Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct Rose Gold
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bezel Set Natural Oval Garnet 9K Yellow Gold Vintage Dress Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of an exquisite timeless design, this vintage dress ring is set with an oval Natural Garnet of stunning deep red colour, of oval shape, bezel set Shoulders are decorated with smal...
Category

Vintage 1980s Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Aquamarine Bold Icon Pendant Necklace in 18k gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
jewellery staple. •2ct Aquarmarine • Emerald cut • 18ct white gold • 42mm chain • Signature Ohliguer
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

2ct Emerald Bold Icon Pendant Necklace made in 18k Yellow Gold with chain
Located in Brisbane, AU
later after pirates, wars and insurmountable loss, that they would settle in Australia. Never to talk of
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Croc Tail Cuff Bangle in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
echoes the Australian saltwater croc´s armour. Featuring our signature croc skin filagree on the inside
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

10.00ct Round Synthetic Alexandrite Solitaire Retro Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of striking eternally popular solitaire design, this vintage ring looks fantastic on! Centering round synthetic Alexandrite of vivid Royal Purple colour & excellent clarity, mea...
Category

Vintage 1940s Australian Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Yellow Gold

Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
crafted to capture the strength of the Australian croc these earrings are highly polished for added
Category

2010s Australian Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold
Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
17ct Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Victoria,, AU
A timeless symbol of sophistication, this Alder Fine Jewellery Emerald-Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Category

2010s Australian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marquis Cut Diamond Icon Croc Stud Earrings in 18ct white gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Ohliguer Icon Croc Studs with marquis cut diamonds. These 18ct white gold earrings feature our talonistic claws and signature croc filagree providing your look with an iconic edge d...
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pair of 18ct Yellow Gold Crocodile Tail Huggies Hoop Earrings
Located in Brisbane, AU
These pint-sized prodigies are a fierce addition to the ear. Sharp spikes on the outer and subtle croc filagree on the inner earring seal the haute adornment. Crafted in 18ct yellow...
Category

2010s Australian Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earth-Mined 1.50ct Princess Cut Diamond, Imperial Citrine 18K Gold Stud Earrings
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent pair of stud earrings is handmade & named “Twilight & Sunlight” due to its radiant intense golden sunset-like & sparkling white colours, as well as fire-like & fr...
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Early 2000s Australian Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

11-Stone Diamond (Fishtail Set) Half-Eternity Band in 9K Gold by Paul Bram
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Securely fishtail-set in 9K White Gold 11 Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds exhibit sun-like brilliance, of G-H colour, VS clarity, totalling 0.40ct approx. The band is craf...
Category

1990s Australian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

14CT White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Sydney, NSW
and tear is expected in antique and vintage jewelry, please see the photos for further detail. A
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2010s Australian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Grain-Set Diamond (0.15ct) G/VS Half-Eternity Band in 18K White Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Elegantly grain-set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, exhibiting sun-like brilliance, of G colour, VS clarity, totalling 0.15ct approx. The band is crafted in 18K White Gold (s...
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2010s Australian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Amethyst - February Birthstone - Bezel Set Diamond Dress Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 9K Yellow Gold (stamped 375) the ring is centring a Natural Amethyst (5.5mm x 3.5mm), of oval shape, bezel set of gorgeous Lavender Purple colour & excellent clarity ...
Category

2010s Australian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

0.60ct Diamond (Baguette Round) Heart-Shaped Vintage Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Of timeless design - in a shape of open heart - the pendant is crafted in 9K Yellow Gold (stamped 375 on a bail) Lavishly channel-set with sparkling Baguette & Round Brilliant Cut...
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

9ct Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Victoria,, AU
Elevate your fine jewelry collection with this timeless 7-inch tennis bracelet, featuring a total
Category

2010s Australian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5.36ct Natural Watermelon Loose Tourmaline of Emerald Cut.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine, Rare & Sought-after Natural Watermelon Tourmaline of Emerald Cut of impressive size - 5.36ct (20.1 x 5.2 x 4.5 mm) of distinctive watermelon colour - graduating from gree...
Category

1990s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

7ct Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Victoria,, AU
, making it the ultimate fine jewelry essential—whether worn alone or layered with other treasured staples
Category

2010s Australian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Paspaley Diamond 18K Necklace w Oval Natural Argyle Pink Diamond (3P) 0.20ct GSL
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This truly breathtaking Piece of Finest Jewelry by high end jewellery house Paspaley (est. 1935
Category

2010s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

BUNDA Bundova 9k rose gold ring - size L 1/2
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Our 'Bundova' ribbed fine dress ring is in 9ct rose gold. Size L1/2 A perfect dress ring to treasure wearing everyday.
Category

2010s Australian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

BUNDA Bundova Bomb ring in 9k yellow gold - size N 1/2
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The 'Bundova' ribbed dress ring in 9ct yellow gold is a fantastic piece that adds sophistication on all occasions. The perfect right hand ring. Wear with our 'Bundova' 9ct gold ear...
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2010s Australian Dome Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct yellow white or rose gold cuff bracelet bangle solid gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
opulent adornment in pure gold. Made in Australia OHLIGUER twice engraved 5mm wide cuff Ethically
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2010s Australian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

BUNDA Tahitian Pearl drop earrings enhanced with Diamonds on 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA 'Hollywood' Cultured Tahitian Pearl earrings in 18ct white gold. The earrings are set with drop shape pearls, silver-grey with green and pink hues, with clear skin an...
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

BUNDA Tahitian Pearls, diamonds and 18k yellow gold drop earrings.
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Each earring is set with a baroque shaped keshi pearl with clear skin and excellent lustre. Every ‘Caelum’ link is pave set with round brilliant diamonds and is articulated. Earrings...
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

30ct Black Diamond Necklace, 18k yellow gold clasp
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA black diamond 'Karst' necklace, strung with faceted black diamond beads on wire thread with a clasp in 18 carat yellow gold. Weight of black diamonds: 30.00ct
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2010s Australian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 15mm Mabe white pearl drop earrings with diamonds on 18k white gold.
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA "Serpens" Cultured South Sea Mabe pearl drop earrings in 18ct white gold, featuring a single round brilliant cut diamond, bezel set on each hook. Dimensions of Mabe ...
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Retro Amethyst drop earrings in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA 'Retro' earrings in 18ct white gold, featuring amethyst drops, fitted below diamond set post and butterfly fittings. Characteristics of Amethyst: 2 = 62.25ct. Chara...
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

BUNDA Tahitian Keshi Pearl and precious Coral drop earring sin 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA 'Krest' Tahitian Keshi Pearl and Precious Coral Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold. Each earring has three Tahitian keshi pearls of clear skin and excellent lustre; pistach...
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 5.28ct Blue Topaz and 0.30ct Diamond Earrings, platinum
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Each earring is set with a 2.64ct cushion cut sky blue topaz and is surrounded with a thread-set halo of round brilliant diamonds in platinum. The earrings have French hook and clip ...
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Platinum

BUNDA 10-11mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds drop earrings, 18k yellow gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA 'Vine' Cultured Tahitian pearl earrings in 18 carat white gold, featuring drop shaped pearls of clean skin and excellent lustre, platinum grey in colour, with diamond...
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

BUNDA Chalcedony Drop Earrings, with diamonds on 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA 'Vine' Chalcedony earrings in 18 carat white gold , set with drop shaped, green Chalcedony, with a hand crafted cap, fitted with a diamond set hook. Weight of Chalce...
Category

2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold

BUNDA Lacerta Tahitian Pearls DIamond Necklace
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Lacerta' Cultured Tahitian Pearl and bezel set diamond necklace in 18ct white gold. Characteristics of Diamonds: 10 = 0.53ct, F colour, VS clarity. Characteristics of Pear...
Category

2010s Australian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

0.36ct Black Diamonds Earstuds, in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of diamond stud earrings in 18 carat white gold with 18 carat white gold butterflies, Claw set with a single round brilliant black diamond. Characteristics of diamonds: 2 = 0...
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2010s Australian Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold

BUNDA Apus Diamond ring in 18k yellow gold, 0.33ct Diamond G/SI
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Apus' diamond ring in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a gypsy set round brilliant cut diamond and brushed gold finish. Characteristic of the Diamond: 0.33ct, colour G, clarity ...
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2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

BUNDA 16.96ct Turquoises and Diamonds drop earrings in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
These pair of BUNDA 'Vine' turquoise earrings in 18 carat white gold, feature a pair of turquoise drops, fitted with hand crafted caps and diamond set hooks. The simplistic but elega...
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2010s Australian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

BUNDA Lyra 0.37ct Rubies and 0.30ct Diamonds earrings in 18k gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Lyra' pair of ruby and diamond earrings, set in 18ct yellow and white gold. Signed BUNDA. Characteristics of Red Round Brilliant cut Rubys; 2 = 0.37ct. Characteristics of ...
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2010s Australian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

BUNDA Apus Double Row Akoya Pearl Bracelet with Diamonds, 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Apus' double-strand bracelet, featuring Akoya pearls, strung knotted with a high polished 18ct white gold diamond set rectangular clasp, and high polished 18ct white gold di...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

BUNDA Bundova 0.60ct Diamond Pendant, 18k white gold.
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Bundova' Bezel Set Diamond Pendant, made in 18 carat white gold. Signed BUNDA. Diamond Weight: .60ct round brilliant cut , F colour, Si2 clarity, GIA certified.
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2010s Australian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

BUNDA Fleur de Lys 0.78ct Diamonds Ring in 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Fleur de Lys' Diamond Ring in 18ct white gold. The ring is thread-set with round brilliant diamonds in a 'Fleur de Lys' Motif. Characteristics of Round Brilliant Cut Diamon...
Category

2010s Australian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

BUNDA 9.65ct Tourmaline and 0.32ct Diamonds Earrings, 18k white gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A pair of BUNDA 'Corvus' tourmaline earrings in 18ct white gold, featuring a pair of cabochon cut blue/green tourmalines, bezel set and surrounded with threadset round brilliant cut ...
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2010s Australian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold

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Australian Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate australian jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect australian jewellery 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 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing australian jewellery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Decadent Jewels, Renata Bernard and Kian Design each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A australian jewellery can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 4630, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our australian jewellery for sale are for women, but there are 2972 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is an Australian Jewellery?

On average, a australian jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $2,849, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $2,550,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.