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11-11.5mm Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
pearls are set in 14 karat white gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern French Cocktail Gold Ring Black Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
any jewelry collection. At its center is a stunning black pearl, known for its deep, rich luster and
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tahitian Black Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
pearls, they are beautifully made and extremely wearable. Excellent condition. Remark: "Black and white
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black and White Pearl Detachable Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum and 18k white gold with black and white pearls. The earrings also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold White, Grey, Gold Baroque Pearl and Tahitian Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
accents of Tahitian pearls, which include yellow, brown and gray tones. An 18k yellow gold knot and toggle
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black ...

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Heart and 14ct White Gold Earrings, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
A pair of Tahitian black pearl and diamond earrings, with a pair of Tahitian black pearls
Category

1990s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Statement 18K White Gold South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ribbon Necklace 18.0ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
pearls with the brilliance of over 18.00 carats of fine diamonds. Hand-forged in solid 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pea...

9.5-10mm Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
pearls are set in 14 karat white gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea and Black Pearl Diamond Gold "Toi et Moi" Ring
By New Italian Art
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
A grey Tahitian pearl and a light golden south sea pearl, set in an elegant "Toi & Moi" white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Large Tahitian Pearl Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
A classic necklace style formed from superb quality Tahitian pearls and strung onto an 18K White
Category

2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gray Tahitian Pearls Earrings in 18 Carats White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Earrings in 18-carat white gold, diamonds and gray Tahitian pearls. The pearls are surrounded by
Category

Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Yoko London Grey Tahitian Pearl Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
London atelier. -10.1-14.3mm Cultured Grey Tahitian Pearls -Secured to 18K White Gold Glasp -Length 18
Category

2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring and Matching Earrings Set 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold Ring Tahitian Pearl Diameter: 13 mm ​ ​Earring Tahitian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

【Lustre Arc]Tahitian Aurora Pearl 18K White Gold Necklace (Designer Creation)
Located in New York, NY
Pearl, and 18K White Gold Dimensions Length Approx. 45 cm Pearl Shaped: Round Size: 8-10mm Quality: AAA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, White Gold, Sterling Silver

18K yellow gold Black, White and Pink Pearl and Diamond Ring size 6.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heavy 18K yellow gold cultured pearl ring with diamonds. There are 9 cultured pearls of various
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Darling Fish: Black Diamond Iridescent Baroque Pearl Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
cool platinum tone of the white gold harmonizes perfectly with the pearl's luminous surface, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond,...

Tahitian South Sea Pearl Earrings with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold earrings with marquis, round and pear shape diamonds weighing 1.60 carats total and
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black South Sea Cultured Pearl Tri-Color Gold Knot Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
18k tri-color gold knot earrings in yellow, rose and white gold with a 10mm black South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Silver White South Sea Pearl on Black Diamond Pavé Ring with Pearls on sides
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
attention to detail in 18-karat white gold, it showcases a breathtaking 14.72mm Silver White South Sea pearl
Category

Early 2000s Asian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Graduated Black South Sea Pearl Necklace
By Manfredi
Located in Greenwich, CT
South Sea cultured pearls are impressively large in size and come in a dazzling array of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wendy Yue Panther Ring Black Diamonds Sz 7 18k Blackened Gold Pearl Jewelry
By Wendy Yue
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & stylish Wendy Yue Panther ring crafted in 18 karat blackened gold. Black and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Old Cut and Black Diamonds, Sapphires, White Mother of Pearl Owl Brooch/Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
brilliant cut white diamonds, 0.96cts of black diamonds and 6.39cts of custom cut mother of pearl. All in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, ...

Yoko London Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
the highest standard. - 10-11mm Tahitian Pearls - 18K White Gold - 0.36cts of G VS Diamonds - Yoko
Category

2010s European Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in platinum 950 set with one black pearl and 10 diamonds 1.77 cts  Size 52
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Baroque Pearls Ruby Cab Black Enamel Gold Diamonds Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
the top has 2 large ruby cabochons, then we have a central part in white gold diamonds black enamel
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18K Black Gold Assorted Tahiti Pearls 0.20ct Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Color: Black Rhodium Plated White Gold Multi Tahiti Pearls: Natural, blackish assorted hue, bead, 9.5-8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Gold

White South Sea Round Pearl, White Diamond, and Black Onyx Cocktail Ring in 18k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black onyx in 18k white gold. South Sea pearl is a beautiful white with no markings. Ring is size 6.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Akoya Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18K Gold with Enhancer
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
gold for the necklace and 18K White gold for black pearl diamond enhancer. The black Tahitian pearl is
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Zorab Creation Gecko Black Pearl Spinel Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
. Zorab celebrates this marvelous creature with its version of a Black and White Gecko resting on a Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Black Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold

White Freshwater Pearl with Diamond Black Onyx Halo Set Stud 14K Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Timeless pearl with diamond and onyx halo earrings. This elegant design features pearls surrounded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Handcraft Panda 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pearls Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold drop earrings.Handmade by our artisans assembled with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
An elegant ring featuring a lustrous 9.5-10mm Tahitian pearl, all set in 18K white gold and
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

Black Tahitian Pearl Fancy Diamonds 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "61 Fancy Diamonds 0.45 CT 1 PE 13.40 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hermes Chandra Black Pearl Diamond 18k Rose Gold Sautoir Tassel Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
enduring beauty and craftsmanship of the Hermes Chandra Black Pearl Diamond 18k Rose Gold Sautoir Tassel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

AJD 19 Inch Black Opal and White Keshi Pearl Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Timeless 19-Inch Black and White Necklace with Black Opal and Keshi Pearls – Elegant for Any
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

18K 750 White Natural Diamond and Black Pearl Brooch/Pin/Pendant/Necklace
Located in New York, NY
White Natural Diamond and Black Pearl Brooch/Pin/Pendant/Necklace Metal Type: 18k Gold Total Item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Yoko London Tahitian Pearl and Emerald Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Tahitian Pearl - 210 Emeralds (Total Carat Weight: 1.68cts) - 18K White Gold - Yoko London Certificate of
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hakimoto 18K White Gold 13x10 mm Tahitian Pearl Necklace Full Diamonds Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace 18K White Gold and 1.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Toi Moi Huge Australian South Sea Pearl Ring with White, Black, Brown Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Toi & Moi Huge Australian South Sea Pearl Ring With White, Black, Brown Diamonds Amazing ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k...

Michael Kneebone Black Shagreen White Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
shagreen are 12 mm white button pearls studded with white diamonds. The fun begins with a white gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chanel Gold CC Black White Dot Butterfly Pearl Piercing Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Black White Dot Butterfly Pearl Piercing Earrings *Marked 16 *Made in France *Comes
Category

2010s French Artisan Stud Earrings

Black Gold, Tsavorite Green Garnet South Sea Pearl 11.75mm Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
it dressed up or down. The pendant is about 5.5cm x 1.5cm. This pendant is made in 18k white gold
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...

Diana M. 18 kt white gold diamond and pearl ring featuring a yellow and a black
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond and pearl ring featuring a yellow and a black 11.6-11.9 mm pearl at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.60ctw of Round Diamond. Diamonds are H/I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Darling Phantom XXL: Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl Ghost Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
in 18K white gold bezel settings to form the captivating eyes of the ghostly pearl. The diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Whit...

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Bail Pendant on 16" Round Box Chain 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Grams Chain Length: 16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Black Diamond Choker with Cascading Pink Pearls
Located in Bergamo, BG
. Key Features Choker with faceted black diamonds Soft pink pearls along the strand and in a cascading
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Plum Clip-On Earrings with Diamonds and Black Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
the market since the 19th century. Earrings come with detachable 11mm Tahitian black pearls, making
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fres...

Pavé Diamond Coiled Wide Band Ring with Tahitian Pearl in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18k White Gold Primary Stone: Black Pearl Primary Stone Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold Cocktail "Cicada" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver. This Ring has 0.50
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Fre...

South Sea Pearl Black Diamonds with Halo Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Westport, CT
black diamonds, each crowned with a halo of brilliant white diamonds. Handcrafted in 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Black Gold 10.2x11.8 mm South Sea Pearl 2.79ct Ruby Circular Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: Black Gold Earring face circumference = around 2.95
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Autore Black Tahitian Pearl Chandelier Earrings with Diamonds and White Topaz
By Autore
Located in New York, NY
South Sea Tahitian Pearls, drop from a swirl arabesque design studded with white diamond pavé and
Category

Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold

High Profile Tahitian Pearl Cocktail Ring with Pavé Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18 karat white gold, the band offers a clean, polished foundation that balances the pearl’s natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Darling Phantom XL: Black Diamond Pink Baroque Pearl Ghost Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Black Diamond : 0.10ct 18K White Gold Gold Weight: 0.80g Total Weight: 7.85g Stamped: 750 Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...

Black Pearl and Diamond Chandelier Fashion Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Black Pearl and Diamond Chandelier Fashion Earrings 4.50cts. White Diamonds and 28.00cts Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

Choker-Length Strand of 11.5mm Tahitian Pearls w 14K White Gold Diamond Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
(such as chalky white or black blemishes) that distract and scream "I'm a pearl that just barely missed
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

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Black Pearls White Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of black pearls white gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 175 vintage or 780 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of black pearls 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A choice in our collection of black pearls white gold from Yoko London, Ella Gafter and Marina J. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of black pearls white gold, 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 Pearls White Gold?

On average, a piece of black pearls white gold at 1stDibs sells for $3,792, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $650,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.