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Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamond Open Circle Hoop Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, open circle hoop ring in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamond Open Circle Hoop Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, open circle hoop ring in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with a row of baguette cut blue
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, 18 karat white gold band ring, set with a row of baguette cut blue
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire, Ruby Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Topaz Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Alex Jona Peridot Orange Sapphire Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold ring, centering an oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Open Circle Hoop 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, open circle hoop ring in 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Open Circle Hoop 18 Karat White Gold White Diamond Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, open circle hoop ring in 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Star Ruby Ring with Pink Sapphires set in 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Star Ruby Ring with Pink Sapphires Set in 22 Gold & Silver Natural Star Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Opal Ruby Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Alex Jona Mint Tourmaline Blue Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold band ring set with a 1.53
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” White Opal Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
made a this special Ring for traveling collection called “Capri” The collection is set in 22 Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Elephant Rings Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai British Colonial Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Fancy Color Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brilliant Colors - Orange, Green, Rose, Blue, Red, Pinl Set in 22K Gold and Silver 950 This Ring is perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Emerald Cut Ruby White Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald Cut Ruby & White Topaz Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Alex Jona Neon lagoon Tourmaline Sapphire Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a Neon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Sapphire, 18k Gold,...

Alex Jona Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity ring, featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Baguette Cut Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity ring, featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Red Oval Shape Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Red Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval Shape - 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Art Deco Ruby Cocktail Ring, Enamel Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Round brilliant White Topaz - 2 carats Set in 22K Gold and Silver 950 This Ring is perfect to wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Alex Jona Heart Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Eternity Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold eternity band ring, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brilliant shape Blue Topaz - 22 carats Set in 22K Gold and Silver 950 This Ring is perfect to wear - Day to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Tahiti South Sea Multi Sapphire Cluster Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Blue Topaz 9 Carats Tahiti Pearl south sea This Ring is from the "Orient" traveling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring, Natural Fire Opal Rubies Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted in 18 karat gold with purity marks. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized. You will steal the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Baroque Pearl 15.5 Inch Necklace/Strand of Pearls 14K Yellow Gold Clasp Pearls
Located in Dearborn, MI
Baroque Pearl 15.5 Inch Necklace/Strand of Pearls 14K Yellow Gold Clasp Pearls Features 88
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Boop" Pendant in 18 Karat Gold with Baroque Freshwater Pearl and White Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
the pearl in a pile of baroques we were sorting for storage. The textured ring and cap are all 18
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Sautoir of fine natural Pink Tourmaline and Baroque Pearls
Located in Aspen, CO
amounting to approximately 175 cts. Interspersed are 40 natural baroque pearls ranging in size from 9.5 to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Baroque Tahitian Black Pearl Pendant or Fob with Yellow Gold Cap
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
with a ring on top. We're including a couple of black cords with the pearl, as shown in the photos
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...

Marina J. Onyx and Baroque Pearl Earring with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Leverback
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-back are made from 14k yellow gold. The onyx ring contrast with the glowing white pearl beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Ruby, Baroque Pearl Solid 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& solid 14k Yellow Gold Findings. The Baroque Pearls display a magnificent iridescence giving a multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Baroque Tahitian Pearl 18 Karat Hammered Gold Enhancer Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suspending an enhancer drop featuring a ringed semi-baroque Tahitian pearl drop Measuring 13.1 mm with gray
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Baroque Pearl Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Long Necklace, Just Jules
By Julie Romanenko
Located in Dallas, TX
Long Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace handmade by jewelry designer Julie Romanenko (Just Jules
Category

2010s American Artist Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Black Pearl Sautoir with Multicolored Stones
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
strands hang from a large baroque black pearl accented with an amethyst and black pearl beaded ring. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold

White South Sea Cultured Baroque Pearl, Blue Sapphire Earrings in 18K Solid Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Luxurious White South Sea Cultured Off-Round Baroque Pearl (15.5mm-15.7mm) Mirror-like Luster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Marina J. Solid 14k, Black Pearl Rope Necklace with Removable Baroque Pearl Drop
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Ring Clasp from which a 1.75 inch Drop Tassel hangs. The Drop Tassel features a round White Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Sautoir with 14k Gold Ring Removable Pearl Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Baroque Pearl Bead sitting atop a 14K Yellow Gold and Pearl rondelle, from which multiple strands of Seed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Baroque Pearl Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Baroque Paspaley South Seas pearls are featured in these dangle earrings. The pair are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Baroque Gilt Filigree Necklace With Pearl Pendant, 1950 s
Located in Atlanta, GA
faux baroque pearls and a large teardrop pearl pendant. Unsigned though similar in style to Miriam
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gigantic South Sea Pearl Necklace Baroque Surface AAA+ Fine Quality
Located in Viena, Viena
Fine quality South Sea cultured pearl necklace, baroque surface consisting of even concentric rings
Category

2010s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel

vintage Dominique Aurientis, Paris Baroque Pearl Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
spectacular baroque style whole glass pearls are interspersed with opulent 22ct gold plated Etruscan style
Category

Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

French 20th Century Pearl and Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Magnificent Baroque-style antique jewelry, in
Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Whale Tahitian Pearl White Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant/Necklace and Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
unique. Each pendant I make with baroque pearls is unique as the pearls are never the same, but in this
Category

2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Tahiti Pearl 18 Kt Gold Whale Pendant/Necklace and Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
whale with two diamond for the eyes, in total 0.03 ct . The oval baroque Australian pearl is about 13x14
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k ...

Art Nouveau 1900 Enamel Orchid Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted with curvilinear shapes in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with satin frosted finishes. It
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k...

Marina J Pearl, Amethyst, Citrine and Aquamarine Sautoir with 14K White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearls, all perfectly accented with 14K White Gold and Deep Red Garnet beads. This stunning Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marina J Turquoise and Pearl Tassel Sautoir
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Finished with turquoise and graduated pearl tassels (2-5 mm), held together by a silver and gold plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Marina J Woven Pearl, Aquamarine and 14k White Gold Sautoir with large tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tassel Hangs. A gorgeous Baroque White Pearl sits atop a 14k White Gold Aquamarine encrusted Roundel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Antique Openwork Pearl Sapphire Ruby Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
openwork. At the front is a fine gold lace design interspersed with fine bezel set pearls. At the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...

"Two-Faced" 18K Gold and Tahitian Pearl Fob with Beaded Chain of Spinel Iolite
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This large, beautiful and lustrous baroque Tahitian black pearl can be worn so that the smoothest
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Go...

Art Deco Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Lavalier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
baroque freshwater pearl measuring approximately 7 X 7 mm. METAL: pendant only 10-karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

BOCHIC “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold Silver with Pearls Fancy Color Sapphires
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Pearls & Coral and Sapphires White South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

BOCHIC “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold Silver with Pearls Fancy Color Sapphires
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Pearls & Coral and Sapphires White South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bird Australian Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant/Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I use this Australian baroque pearl to make a stylized bird. It has two white diamond eyes, a
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

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Baroque Pearl And Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact baroque pearl and gold ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 22 antique edition and 23 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect baroque pearl and gold ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a baroque pearl and gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Vicki Orr and Yoko London are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a baroque pearl and gold ring, 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 Baroque Pearl And Gold Ring?

The price for a baroque pearl and gold ring starts at $995 and tops out at $28,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,428.

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.