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Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Tanzanite Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Tanzanite Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 24
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond Turquoise Bracelet Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Turquoise Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Turquoise
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond Amethyst, Citrine Peridot Necklace Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
with a certificate, an appraisal, and a Bochic Red lather Necklace case. The jewelry is signed
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
appraisal, and a Bochic Red lather Necklace case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its authenticity and
Category

20th Century Thai Classical Roman Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 24
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond Turquoise Bracelet Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond & Turquoise Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Turquoise
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Garnet Multi Sapphire Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Purple Amethyst & Multi Color Sapphires Cuff Set In 18K & Silver Can be worn as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Bochic “Orient” Pink Ruby, Amethyst Multi Gem Brooch Pendant Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pink Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Brooch Pendant Set 18K & Silver Can be worn as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Peridot Tourmaline Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Peridot & Tourmaline Ring Set 18K & Silver Natural Amethyst 14
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade, Ruby Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade, Ruby and Aquamarine Large Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Coral, Jade, Lapis set in 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Coral, Jade, Lapis set in 22K Gold & Silver Salmon pressed Coral Carved green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Jade, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Amethyst Pearl Large Brooch, Pendant Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Amethyst & Pearl Large Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Peacock Ruby, Multi Sapphires Tsavorite Brooch
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Peacock Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Go...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire White Pearl Ring - 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Sapphire White South Sea Pearl Ring – 18K Gold over Silver Step
Category

1990s Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald, Citrine Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald, Amethyst & Citrine Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire Black South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Opal White Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Opal & White Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Cornelian, Jade, Aquamarine Pearl Necklace Set 1
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
certificate, an appraisal, and a Bochic Red lather Necklace case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Jade, Aquamarine, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires Spinal Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Spinal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby Fancy Multi Color Sapphires Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby & Fancy Multi Color Sapphires Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Beautiful Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Bochic Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

12Beautiful Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Bochic Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22K Gold & Silver Set of 12 From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Natural Sapphire Fancy Candy Gem Butterfly Brooch or Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic fancy color sapphire Brooch Or Ring Amethyst / Natural Round brilliant Blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Aquamarine, Lemon Rose Quartz, Opal Necklace Set 18K &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Red lather Necklace case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its authenticity and quality. 18 Inches
Category

20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Multi Sapphires Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Multi Sapphires Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Multi Sapphires & Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Lemon Quartz, Aquamarine Sapphire Necklace Set 18K S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Red lather Necklace case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its authenticity and quality. 18 Inches
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Go...

Bochic “Roman” Vintage Roman Pure Gold Coin Necklace Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
. The Bochic "Roman״ Multi Pure 18K Gold Coin Necklace Set in 18K Gold. A stunning piece of jewelry
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst Tourmaline Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst & Tourmaline Ring Set 18K & Silver Green Peridot - 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
, it comes with a certificate, an appraisal, and a Bochic satin case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires, Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Pl...

Stunning Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires Black Star Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Black Star Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Black Star
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Black Star, 18k...

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Earrings Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic "Capri״ Multi Gems Necklace is Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a stunning piece of jewelry
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds Turquoise Necklace Set In 18K Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds & Turquoise Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Diamond Necklace Earring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Red lather Necklace case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its authenticity and quality. 18 Inches
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Italian Multi Sapphires & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Bochic “Orient” Amethyst, Topaz, Pearl Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Amethyst, Topaz, Pearl & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
certificate, an appraisal, and a Bochic satin case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its authenticity and
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diamond Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
"Capri" Bracelet, it comes with a certificate, an appraisal, and a Bochic satin case. The jewelry is
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Turquoise Diamond Necklace Earrings Set 18K Gol
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
comes with a certificate, an appraisal, and a Bochic Red lather Necklace case. The jewelry is signed
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Yellow Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Centers - Natural Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic "Capri" Vintage Multi Sapphires Rubies Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Capri" Multi Sapphires & Rubies Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver The Bochic "Capri" Opal
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine Peridot Necklace in 18K Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine & Peridot Necklace in 18K & Silver Green Peridot
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst Topaz Vintage Bracelet Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Green Amethyst, Lemon Quartz Amethyst & Blue Topaz Bracelet Set 18K
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Retro Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Amethyst Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Amethyst & Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver open and close
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace Set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, & Peridot Necklace Set in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 31 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Emeralds Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
originates, showcases vintage jewlery that was collected for specially for Bochic curation on 1 dibs. Made
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

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Bochic Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of bochic jewelry 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 base metal — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 82 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of bochic jewelry 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. A choice in our collection of bochic jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 49 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 ball cut and antique cushion cut alternatives. Finding an object in our assortment of bochic jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 29 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Bochic Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of bochic jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $475 and can go as high as $29,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,973.

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.