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Jade Diamond Onyx Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of jade dangling earrings that also consists of single-cut diamonds and black onyx. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx

Piaget Antique Diamond Lapis Lazuli Grey Jade Black Onyx Cigarette Holder
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
jade, and set with 33 round E-F-G VVS2-VS1 diamonds weighing an estimated 1.08 carats. Made in France
Category

Vintage 1940s French More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Gold Diamonds Emeralds and Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are Black Onix buttons with small round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts with
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Gold Diamonds Emeralds and Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are Black Onix buttons with small round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts with
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Gold Diamonds Emeralds and Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are Black Onix buttons with small round emerald cabs in the center,middle parts with
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Cufflinks in Jade and Rubies with Cylindrical Onyx Toggle
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
dark black of the onyx toggle, carved as a minimalist cylinder. The post is in 18k yellow gold
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Green Jade Black Onyx Cabochon Emerald Ring
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Black Onyx rings on the side of the stone and a jade disk with Diamonds terminating in a cabochon Jade
Category

1990s Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold

Pink Opal and Black Onyx Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round black onyx beads with 2 small faceted rubies set on one side and 2 pink opal beads with in
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Pink Opal and Black Onyx Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round black onyx beads with 2 small faceted rubies set on one side and 2 pink opal beads with in
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Burma Jade Rubies Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Black Onyx Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade Donuts. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple-chic Art Deco style jewellery
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Donuts Black Onyx Rubies Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tops are 2 round black onix of 10 mm in diameter with small emerald round cabochons in the center
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Marina J. Double Jade and Black Onyx Earrings with 14 Karat Gold Lever-Backs
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant earrings are made with a jade ring, onyx ring, onyx circular bead, and jade circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Jade and Black Onyx Ring Earrings with 14k Yellow Gold Lever-Backs
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant and bold earrings are made with a jade ring, onyx ring, and jade circular bead. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
with 3 round black onyx beads with small faceted rubies set on one side and 3 pink opal beads with in
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Jade and Black Onyx Drop Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Lever-Backs
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant and bold earrings are made with a jade ring and round onyx bead. The onyx bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Pearls Ruby Emeralds Gold Diamonds Onyx Enamel Jade Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
cabs and black enamels,bottom parts have 2 small Black Onyx round drops measuring 5x8 mm. In 1978 our
Category

2010s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Fei Liu 6.19ct Jade, Diamond and Onyx 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
deep, midnight-black onyx creates a striking contrast, further enhancing the ring’s opulent appeal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Engraved and Pierced Jade Slabs set in 18k Earrings with Onyx, Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
yellow gold set with one ruby cabochon, black onyx and numerous brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Donuts Gold Diamonds Ruby Black Onix Black Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
round rubies cabs,20 small round full cut diamonds,black enamel,2 Burma Jade donuts Length 48 mm Width
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Marina J. Onyx and Jade Drop Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Lever-Backs
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are made with jade circular beads and are enclosed in black onyx rings. There is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, White Gold

Art Deco Style Jade, Ruby, Onyx, and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dramatic necklace features beautiful green jade set in a sleek black onyx pendant. White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Onyx Jade Earrings
Located in София, BG
18 kt Gold pair of earrings with Onyx, Diamonds, and Jade The pendant can be detached forming a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Jade Earrings
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco design is paid with the bit bit of black onyx kissing the jade, a recognizable Art Deco touch
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold

Marina J Onyx Bead Ring and Jade Bead Earrings with 14 Karat Gold Lever-Back
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant and sophisticated black onyx bead ring and jade bead ring earrings with 14 k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J Onyx Bead, Pearls and Jade Bead Earrings with 14 Karat Gold Lever-Back
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant and sophisticated black onyx bead ring with pearls and jade beads earrings are a must
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k G...

Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Ruby Black Onix Gold Diamonds Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of elegant classic Art Deco style earrings, with an upper part consisting of 2 black onyx
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Black Onyx Art Deco Pyramid Style 14 Kt Gold Diamonds Emeralds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
with a Black Onyx Pyramid measuring 16x16 mm set in a 14 kt yellow gold mounting,including full cut
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

33.05 ct. t.w. Carved Jade, Onyx, Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Drop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jade is accented by bright red rubies, brilliant cut diamonds and black onyx. Classic, with an Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

French Vintage Bracelet Atelier Janca 18k Gold Diamond Coral Black Onyx Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
loops are embellished with diamonds. The circles are three 18k chiseled gold, two black onyx and two
Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Inlaid Black Jade and 18K Yellow Gold Geometric Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. in 18K with inlaid black jade, circa 1982. In the '80's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 14 Kt Gold Diamonds Emeralds Black Onyx Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Black Onyx Pyramid measuring 16x16
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Onyx Art Deco Pyramid Style 14 Kt Gold Diamonds Emeralds Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Black Onyx Pyramid measuring 16x16
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style 14 Kt Gold Diamonds Emeralds Black Onyx Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and classic handmade Art Deco Style cocktail ring with a Black Onyx Pyramid measuring 16x16
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby Cabochons 14k Gold Diamonds Enamel Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
elements with diamonds and Green enamel to which are suspended 2 long drops of Black Onyx measuring 40x12
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Heart Shape Green Onyx Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
full cut diamonds and black enamel ,in the lower parts we have 2 Heart Shape Faceted Green Onyx
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Ruby Cabochons 14k Gold Diamonds Enamel Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
elements with diamonds and Green enamel to which are suspended 2 long drops of Black Onyx measuring 40x12
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Ruby Cabochons 14k Gold Diamonds Enamel Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
elements with diamonds and Green enamel to which are suspended 2 long drops of Black Onyx measuring 40x12
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

For Shelley Satinated Carved Quartz Cabs 14K gold Ruby Black Onyx Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
round Black Onyx ring and round Ruby cabs set in yellow gold. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby Cab Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Carved Black Onyx Bar Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
full cut diamonds,red enamel,in the bottom parts we have 2 Carved Black Onyx rectangular bars
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Opal and Black Jade Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
15mm Wide, with a weight of 54.77 grams. Made with Opal and Black Jade gemstones.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

Fabulous Faux Jade Onyx Faux Diamond Enamel Dangle Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Faux Jade, Lucite Onyx and sparkling Faux Diamonds; enhanced with green enamel. Approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Jade Pendant as Seen in The New York Times and Town Country
Located in Northampton, MA
bail is then attached to a 22K (or higher) antique necklace of 2-4 mm pearls and beads of black onyx
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Onyx, Natural Pearl

Natural Ruby Oval Cabochons Black Onyx Carved Drops 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
which are attached 2 Black Onix engraved round drops In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make
Category

Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Ruby 14K Gold Diamonds Green Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings in art deco style have 2 buttons of black onyx with 2 small rubies cabochon in the
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Engraved Jade Ruby 14K Gold Diamonds Green Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These earrings in art deco style have 2 buttons of black onyx with 2 small rubies cabochon in the
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

White Gold Maw Sit Sit, Onyx, and Diamond Fish Necklace 18k .20 Carat Stainless
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carved Maw Sit Sit Color: Green Genuine Onyx Color: Black Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Verdura Black Jade Diamond Gold Polka Dot Ring
By Verdura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Verdura sprinkles brilliant cut diamonds against elegant black jade finished with ribbons of rich
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Chunky Bakelite Jade Onyx Beaded Necklace With Silk Tassel By Miriam Haskell
By Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Important and rare piece - 32" beaded necklace - 7" tassel drop - Black Onyx
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Black Onix Round Drops Faceted Pear Shape Green Quartz 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This unique and simple but elegant earrings pair is completely handmade and combines the Black Onix
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold

Black Onix Round Drops Faceted Pear Shape Green Quartz 14 Karat Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This unique and simple but elegant earrings pair is completely handmade and combines the Black Onix
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold

VEVER Paris 1920 Deco Platinum Necklace-Brooch With Jadeite, Diamonds Onyx
By Vever
Located in Miami, FL
-up with European rose cuts diamonds and black onyxes. This kind of jewelry is typical of the Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum

Black Red Carved Jade Nephrite Dragon Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet Ring Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
hand-carved wrapping double dragon heads in black onyx and red nephrite jade stones; raw textured
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Audemars Piguet Art Deco Platinum Gold Enamel and Gem Set Pendant Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Enamel that looks like Jade. The case back is set with Jade surrounded by small faceted Onyx and further
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Ruby Black Onix Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these Classic Art Deco Style Earrings we have 2 round black onyx buttons with small round rubies
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Ruby Black Onix Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of art deco style earrings, with an upper part consisting of 2 black onyx buttons with in
Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Ruby Black Onix Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A pair of art deco style earrings, with an upper part consisting of 2 black onyx buttons with in
Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Michael Kanners Crowned Frog Cufflinks
By Michael Kanners
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
include rock crystal and enamel eyes and black onyx cabochons set into the spring backs. Elegant at first
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold

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Black Onyx And And Jade Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of black onyx and and jade jewelry 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, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 17 vintage or 12 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of black onyx and and jade jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of black onyx and and jade jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Marina J., Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. and Angela Cummings each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of black onyx and and jade jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Jade, from our inventory of 19, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and mixed cut alternatives. Finding an option in this array of black onyx and and jade jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Black Onyx And And Jade Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of black onyx and and jade jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $42,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,200.

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.