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New 1.30 Carat Sapphire Diamond Cut Sapphire Oxi Pl Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
surrounded by diamond cut yellow and white sapphires. They are all set in an Oxi-Black Plated Sterling
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

New 1.86 Carat Opal Diamond Cut Sapphire 14k W Gold Oxi PL Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
White Gold and Oxi Black Plated. The ring is sizeable at your local jeweler. I do not resize the rings
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Victorian 12.5Cttw. Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Split-Shank Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
blue sapphires are interlinked by black prongs, adding a touch of elegance and enhancing the ring
Category

2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Ring with Black Rhodium
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Unique S.Georgios Designer Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-style
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

AJD Golden Brown Tourmaline and 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliant Golden Brown Tourmaline in 18K rich yellow gold ring. This unique ring features an oval
Category

20th Century Brazilian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Joke Quick Paraiba Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Pave Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold 4.2 g & blackened sterling silver 1.2 gram (The stones are set on silver to create a black
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

DAVID WEBB 18k Yellow Gold, Coral, Enamel, Diamond Sapphire Cocktail Ring 1970
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond, Enamel, Coral & Cabochon Sapphire Cocktail Ring Circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel

*Sale* 14k 17.46ct Amethyst Sapphire Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
sapphires weighing 0.64 ct. The combination of purple Amethyst and vivid blue Sapphires on the black-gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Wedding Band Ring Engagement Ring Name Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sapphire, Yellow sapphire, Emerald, green garnet, Blue Sapphire, aquamarine, white or black diamond, pink
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pin...

Unheated Pink Purple Sapphire Ring 3.58 Carat Round No Heat
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unheated 3.58 carat Pinkish Purple Sapphire round, 18K white gold ring, surrounded by round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamar...

Tsavorite Sapphire Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
gorgeous gleaming emerald cut green tsavorite framed in eye-catching contrast by French cut blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Joke Quick 1.17 Ct. White Diamond Pink Spinel Unheated Sapphire Mosaic Set Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
This White Diamond Ring with very small Pink and Blue accents, is a One of a kind ‘Starstruck’ ring
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose ...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Thick Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer band ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Pasha Long Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Hand Made 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring decorated with Byzantine-style workmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Victorian 22 Cttw. Aquamarine, Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
elevates the ring's allure. Surrounding the aquamarine, multiple blue sapphires form an oval, adding depth
Category

2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Aquamarine, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Cabochon Cut Peridot on a "Playing Cat" Ring Manufactured in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Cocktail "Cat" Ring Manufactured in 19.2 Karat Yellow Gold and Setted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Bro...

Trillion shape Cabochon Emerald Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
and pear shape Blue Sapphires. Ring size: 7.25 18kt: 3.18gms Diamond:2.69cts Silver: 5.09gms Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

David Webb Enamel Ruby Diamond Panda Ring
By David Webb
Located in San Antonio, TX
18kt. gold ring in form of a Panda Bear in white and black enamel set with ruby eyes , sapphire and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Flexible 7-Row Ruby Rose Gold Ring
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
, blue or pink sapphire, ruby or tsavorite garnet and in 18kt white, yellow or rose gold. Bespoke
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Brilliant Saphire Ring 0.60 ct W SI 1.80 ct very representative Italian Style
Located in Viena, Viena
. 1.80 ct, natural blue tones, transparent, light-medium blue, 750 / 18kt white gold, ring size approx
Category

1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Revivalist Art Deco Diamond Multi Gemstone Engagement Ring Cocktail Statement
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Art Deco Style Year: 1970s Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Black Onyx
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Octopus Black Diamond or blue sapphire 18Kt Gold Pearl Pendant/Necklace Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
two black diamonds or blue sapphires, based on the customer's request. Under the tentacles, as if they
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Clown Blue Sapphire Australian Pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Necklace and Charm
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
An unique pearl to create a really original pendant. The eyes are two blue sapphire setting in
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Blue Sapphire

Black Opal Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco Style Bird Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite Art Deco-style bird brooch is crafted in 18K white gold, featuring radiant black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Trifecta" Drop Pendant with Moonstone and Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
dome (almost a bullet), approximately 0.90 carats > Blue sapphire: faceted round, approximately 0.25
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Sapphire Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy Can Be Custom Made
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
These pretty dainty Daisy earrings have been set with Blue Sapphires in White Gold. We think they
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Bl...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
color sapphires from Sri Lanka 3 Carat Colors: Pink, Orange, Blue, Rose, Yellow, Green Black Tahiti
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Greek Revival Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Si...

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Topaz South Sea Pearl Bangle Set White 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
sapphires - 3 carats Pink, Blue, Rose. Orange, Yellow Sapphires South Sea Black pearls, silver tone Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Opal and Multi Gemstone Antique Style Wing Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
with French cut blue sapphire, vibrant green hue emerald and shimmering diamonds, trimmed by black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Slide Bracelet Vintage Pearl Topaz 9.22 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
43.9 GRAMS NATURAL EMERALDS, BLUE SAPPHIRES, AND RED RUBIES...STUNNING! DRAMATIC GEMSTONE BRACELET
Category

20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black ...

Chrysoberyl Intense Pink Spinel Sapphire Yellow Diamond Halo Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
, Intense Pink Spinels are are set on a Rose Gold Halo and Unheated Blue Sapphires are set on a Black
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Diamond, Sapphir...

Vintage Tiffany Co. Italy 18 Karat Gold Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Substantial, bold solid gold bracelets are the hottest trend lately and nothing is more iconic than
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Four of a Kind Quads Gambling Charm Vintage 14k Gold Cards Ace King Gemstone
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage charm (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Two
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
easel back retractable stand. Dial: The dial is round and silvered with Guilloche, with black Arabic
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier Tank Solo 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch Large with Cartier Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in Addison, TX
BACKStainless Steel, Solid, Engraved DIAL DIAL TYPE Analog DIAL COLOR Silver CRYSTAL Sapphire HANDS Blue Steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Enamel and Faux Pearl Conch Shell Brooch Pin Vintage
By Trifari
Located in North Miami, FL
sapphire blue against the gold plated metal. The interior of the shell is faux pearl. This is a now a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold-filled, Enamel

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Silvered Opaline Dial 18k Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. 18kt white gold fluted with blue sapphire cab crown. Solid case back
Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Multicolored Passementerie Braided Belt YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
of several cords of red, sapphire blue, black, olive green, rust, and magenta braided into a fishtail
Category

1980s French Belts

GIA Tahitian Pearl 18K Diamond Vintage Necklace Saltwater Strand Fine Huge 13 mm
Located in Sylvania, GA
with Zero Treatment. PERFECT with that Little Black Dress--or Blue Jeans! Still Beautifully Kept in
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Australian Opal Platinum Solid Diamond 14K Vintage Pendant Natural 17.91 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
" ELECTRIC BLUE, NEON GREEN, PEACH, GOLD, AND PURPLE RAINBOW FIRE Glowing from Within! These Mesmerizing
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Gold Gypsy Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond gold gypsy ring, the oval faceted sapphire, weighing 0.80 carats, set
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vasari White Gold Topaz Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Vasari
Located in New York, NY
A bold Vasari cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring a cabochon blue topaz stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Panel Ring
Located in London, GB
Highness the Prince of Wales. This ring has a vivid midnight blue sapphire in its centre, sent into a wide
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Twin Heart Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
example of such a ring, featuring two identical hearts set with a vivid blue sapphire and surrounded by
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond three stone ring, the square-cut sapphire weighing 0.98 carats, set between
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond plaque ring, the cushion-cut sapphire weighing 1.03 carats, four-claw set to
Category

Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval faceted sapphire estimated to weigh 4.4 carats
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval-shaped faceted sapphire weighing 5.17 carats
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
condition. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold. A striking sapphire and diamond cluster ring from the collection
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond three stone ring, the oval-cut sapphire weighing 3.13 carats, set between
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and diamond three-stone ring, the oval-shaped sapphire, weighing 3.12 carats, set
Category

1990s British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Three-Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A three stone sapphire and diamond ring, the emerald-cut sapphire weighing 4.56 carats, accompanied
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A late victorian sapphire and diamond heart ring, the Burmese pear-shaped sapphire weighing 1.22
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
carved half hoop. Three wonderfully vivid deep blue sapphires are set in yellow gold, alternating with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17.70 Carat Pale Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
A star sapphire and diamond ring, the pale blue star sapphire weighing 17.70 carats four claw set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Black Gold And Blue Sapphire Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact black gold and blue sapphire 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 white gold. You can easily find a 10 antique edition and 67 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect black gold and blue sapphire ring 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. Creating a black gold and blue sapphire ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, Rosior and Baker Black are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a black gold and blue sapphire 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 Black Gold And Blue Sapphire Ring?

Prices for a black gold and blue sapphire ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $766 and can go as high as $220,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,200.

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.