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Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire & Amethyst Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 166.70
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k G...

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 Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural African Ruby, Emerald, Blue Topaz Diamond Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural African Ruby, Natural Blue Topaz, Natural Emeralds & Natural Diamond Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Bracelet Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
request an appraisal on request and a Bochic Chocolate Velvet case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

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

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Roman Drop Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural 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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Vintage” Solid 18K Yellow Gold Bangle With Old Turquoise, Original
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
comes with a certificate, an appraisal, and a Bochic satin case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
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

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl Green Amethyst Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl & Green Amethyst Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Natural 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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Opal Blue Sapphire Turtle Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Blue Sapphire Turtle Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Bracelet Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver open and close
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

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

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Si...

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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

The Bochic "Capri" Opal, Ruby, Sapphire Multi Gem Brooch In 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Champagne & Satin Bangle case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its authenticity and quality.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold,...

Bochic “Capri” Blue Multi Sapphire Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater, Ruby Multi Gem 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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color, Citrine Amethyst Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color, Citrine, Topaz, Peridot Amethyst Earrings Set 18K Gold &
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby Aquamarine Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby Aquamarine Ring Set In 18K Gold and Silver Natural Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Black Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold Silver Circa 80
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Circa 1980 Beautiful
Category

20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Red Ruby Red Enamel Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Red Ruby & Red Enamel Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Fancy Multi color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Capri” Natural Multi Sapphire Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Blue, Yellow Multi Sapphire & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Sapphire Serpent Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Multi Sapphire Serpent Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Orient” Natural Citrin Topaz Brooch/ Pendent or Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Citirine & Fancy Topaz Brooch/ Pendent or Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire Center Ruby Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Center Ruby Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire Center Ruby Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Center Ruby Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire Green Calcite Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Green Calcite Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Sapphire Green Jade Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Green Jade Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Amethyst Topaz Brooch/ Pendent or Ring Set In 18K Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Amethyst & Topaz Brooch/ Pendent or Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz

Bochic “Retro Vintage” Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Eternity Cluster Ring.
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
, showcases vintage jewlery that was collected for specially for Bochic curation on 1 dibs. This ring is 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond Emerald Vintage Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond, Emerald Natural White Topaz Vintage Retro Ring Set In
Category

1990s Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Tourmaline Sapphires Cocktail Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Tourmaline & Sapphires Cocktail Ring Set 18K White Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White G...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Peridot Citrine Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Peridot, Citrine Topaz Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold Silver open and close
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Sapphire Serpent Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Multi Sapphire Serpent Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst Multi Color Sapphires Cuff Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Purple Amethyst Multi Color Sapphires Cuff Set In 18K Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Peridot, Amethyst, Silver, 18k...

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Sapphires Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
jewlery that was collected for specially for Bochic curation on 1 dibs. Made in 18k gold and Natural Blue
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds, Topaz Diamonds Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emeralds, Blue Topaz & Diamonds Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K 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 Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Fancy Color Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
certificate, an appraisal, and a Bochic Red lather Necklace case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its
Category

20th Century Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 1...

Bochic “Iconic” Multi Color Tourmaline Bracelet Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
comes with a certificate, an appraisal, and a Bochic satin case. The jewelry is signed, ensuring its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Diamonds Emeralds Bracelet 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

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby, Tanzanite, Blue White Topaz Cocktail Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Red Ruby, Tanzanite, Blue & White Topaz Cocktail Ring Ruby Natural Cabochon in the center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Tanzanite, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Amethyst Cuff Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Amethyst Cuff Set In 18K Gold Silver Natural Rubies - 4
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural
Category

20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Candy Cocktail Ring, Rose Quartz, Amethyst White Topaz
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Candy Ring, Rose quartz, Amethyst & White Topaz Beautiful cluster of purple natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Sapphire Pearl Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, B...

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Diamond Ring Set 18K Yellow Gold Silver Natural Red Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Peridot Citrine Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Amethyst, Peridot, Citrine Topaz Earrings Set 18K Gold&Silver
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Zambian Emerald Diamond Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold &
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Aquamarine, Lemon Rose Quartz, Opal Necklace Set 18K 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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Opal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, 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.