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Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold Bee Link Bracelet
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
centers a highly rendered bee station Body of bee is bezel set with an oval cut ruby weighing
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise and Diamond Bee Brooch by Rosenthal
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Litchfield, CT
. Rosenthal bees are the chic culmination of a centuries-long fascination with insect jewelry. Their exquisite
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

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

Zambian Emerald 2.10 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Bee Pin/Brooch was made in 18K White Gold set with Zambian Emerald total weight 2.60 Carat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Enamel Amethyst Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold “Bee Garden” Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
life and realism to this unique piece. Made in 18k white gold and ready to be adored. Ring Size 6.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

1960 s Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Two-Tone Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bee with yellow gold body and white gold head and wings Body is pavé set
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

1980 s Vintage 0.90 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Gold British Bee Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.90 carat in total Completed by pin stem with locking closure Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

1960 s Rosenthal 1.35 Carats Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized bee with spread and deeply engraved wings. With round cut rubies
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Solid Gold Diamond Plique A Jour Enamel Large Bumble Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 18k White Gold Pin & Blue Plique A Jour Enamel Weight: 23.1 Grams
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Pair of Van Cleef Arpels Bee Pins
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A rare pair of bee pins, by Van Cleef and Arpels set with rubies, sapphires, diamonds and turquoise
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold Bumble Bee Honeycomb and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14 Karat Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Brilliant Round White Diamonds at 0.05 Carats. SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fei Liu Bee Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: Bee pendant in 18ct yellow gold, glistening with an 0.008ct diamond and lustrous 8mm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1950 Queen-Bee Brooch 18Kt Gold With 1.81 Ctw In Rubies Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Queen-bee brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box and the Tiffany blue suede pouch
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

0.34ctw Diamond Sapphire Bee Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7.5 Cocktail
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Dark Blue Treatment - Heated Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings Weight: 9.4 Grams Stamps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Rosenthal 0.88 Carat Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bee Brooch
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized bee with spread and deeply engraved wings. With bezel set round
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Chaumet Paris 1960 Jeweled Bee Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold with 1.14 Ctw in Diamonds
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
safety. Was modelled as a queen-bee ready to fly, with the wings embellished with carvings of white nacre
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud Dangle "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. These
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold

Rosenthal 1960 s 1.28 CTW Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Bee Brooch
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bee with deeply engraved wings and textured legs With round cut rubies eyes
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

Rosenthal 1960 s 1.28 CTW Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Bee Brooch
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bee with deeply engraved wings and textured legs With round cut ruby eyes
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire Bee Earrings, signed "Salavetti"
By Salavetti
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k white gold earrings, comprised of diamonds and sapphires and shaped into the three-dimensional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Black Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires Pearl Bees Cocktail Ring in 18 K
Located in London, GB
, decored with 3 sweet detailed bees, on a wide pale yellow gold ring band. These yellow gold bees are
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Antique Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Tremblant Bee
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant charm is designed as a stylized bee with "trembling" legs. With a dangling old mine cut
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

1.61 Carat Rubellite Sunflower and Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bee Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white & yellow gold Rubellite: one round 1.61 carat Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.40 Carat Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has 0.20 Carats of White and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Tiffany Co. 0.78 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Vintage
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as stylized winged bees with engraved wings and spindly legs. Featuring bead
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Art Nouveau Style 2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.18 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Style 2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.18 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Style 2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.18 Carats of White Brilliant Cut
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

Tahitian Pearl Ruby Diamond and Fancy Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful Bumble Bee brooch, set with 36 brilliant cut Diamonds of 0.52 ct, G color, vs clarity, 3
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire...

Art Nouveau Style 2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
are available also in 14K or 18K Yellow or White Gold. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Style 2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
are available also in 14K or 18K Yellow or White Gold. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Style 2.24 Carat Diamond Citrine Yellow Gold Stud "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
are available also in 14K or 18K Yellow or White Gold. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

0.18 Carat Yellow Sapphire 0.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail "Bee" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.08 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gol...

2.00 Carat Citrine 0.24 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Stud Dangle "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.18 Carats of White Diamonds. These
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, 9k Gold

1.40 Carat Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has 0.20 Carats of White and
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, ...

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 18K Yellow Gold and Pink Coral. This Necklace has
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, ...

0.30 Carat Diamond 0.35 Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold Lever-Back Bees Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.16 Carats of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gol...

0.35 Carat Sapphire 0.30 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Bees" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. These Earrings have 0.16 Carats of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gol...

Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.10 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Black Diamond, Sapphire,...

Pink Coral Diamond Yellow Sapphire Yellow Gold "Bee on Flower" Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
message to solve the problem. These Earrings are made of 14K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 1.10 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Double Bee Ring with Blue Sapphire Diamonds
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Tiffany double bee ring with center Sapphire is highly coveted and hard to find. This ring
Category

1990s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Ruby Bee Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
,the setting made in 18k White gold.We are special design so you can use in two ways .You can use as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ruby Bee Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
,the setting made in 18k White gold.We are special design so you can use in two ways .You can use as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Yellow and White Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
For the collector of brooches! In 18 karat yellow and white gold, set with 0.50 cts of single-cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Bee Brooch Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier bumble bee brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The blue sapphires total an
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

.8 Carat Diamond Ruby Pearl White Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond, ruby and pearl Bee brooch. 14k white gold Bee brooch with ruby eyes, pearl and onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and gold bee brooch circa 1980. The honeybee brooch has diamond-set eyes, its body set with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Australian Pearl Sapphire Diamond White Gold Bee Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful and cute Bee ring in 14 kt white gold, composed of white diamonds body, blue sapphires
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Pearl, Diamonds, Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Bee Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 14 kt white gold structure, with a design representing a bee embellished with
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bee Ring Sz 6 Large Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct and unique vintage bee ring crafted in 14 karat yellow & white gold (circa 1970s to 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Diamond Bee Brooch Pin Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
A diamond bee brooch pin set in 18 karat white gold. Its beautiful head is set with two brightly
Category

1990s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

0.30ctw Diamond Bee Pin 14k Yellow White Gold Insect Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
- H Clarity - VS2 - SI2 Metal: 14k Yellow White Gold Weight: 4.1 Grams Stamps: 14k Closure: Bar Pin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bee Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
who appreciate the beauty of nature and the artistry of fine jewelry. Gold 18K White Gold 1.778g
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White gold invisible Bee Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
made in 18k White gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Bee Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fashion bee necklace in 14 karat white gold structure
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Bee Jewelry White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of bee jewelry white gold 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 165 vintage editions and 173 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of bee jewelry white gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of bee jewelry white gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Herbert Rosenthal, Rossella Ugolini and Luigi Ferrara each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for an object in our assortment of bee jewelry white gold, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Bee Jewelry White Gold?

On average, a piece of bee jewelry white gold at 1stDibs sells for $3,285, while they’re typically $459 on the low end and $116,956 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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.