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Rare Italian Two-Tone Gold Cameo Bracelet, Mount Vesuvius Lava, Circa 1790
Located in Chicago, IL
Italy, circa 1790 This exceptionally rare early cameo bracelet is composed of five varicolored
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Athena Gold Brooch Pendant, Circa 1860-1880
Located in Chesterland, OH
, and the relief helps to add details and dimension to the design. The frame is 10K yellow gold (on the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold

Late 19th Century Brooch – Hand-Carved Shell Cameo in 18ct Gold Setting
Located in Milano, MI
Features: Period: Late 1800s Material: 18ct gold Centerpiece: Hand-carved shell cameo with female profile
Category

Antique 19th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold

Victorian Carved Agate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nike Cameo Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
orange - carved with cameo Depicting the Greek goddess Nike - winged with palm branch Bezel set with
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hardstone and 4.88 Carat Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique hardstone and 4.88 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Cherub and Three Women Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece is crafted in yellow gold, featuring an intricately carved relief. The design
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rare Victorian Rose Gold Onyx Cameo Signet Ring Size 8
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Rare and stunning Victorian signet ring is crafted from warm rose gold, featuring a cushion-shaped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Rose Gold

Antique Gold, Silver, Diamond and fine Onyx Cameo Ring, circa 1850.
Located in Aspen, CO
hardstone cameo with a naturalistic shape in the form of a halo of rose cut diamonds surrounding a gentleman
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Reversible Leo Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a captivating and meaningful piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Micro-Mosaic BroochPin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The 18 karat yellow gold antique Victorian bar brooch features a beautifully intricate cameo at its
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Gemini Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
karat gold, showcases a Gemini animal zodiac cameo hand-carved onto natural agate. The intricate details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Taurus Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
choose to wear the Taurus cameo side to proudly display your zodiac sign, or flip it to the gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Mother Mary Agate Carving Cameo Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold Mother Mary agate carving cameo diamond pendant necklace This Virgin Mother Mary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Capricorn Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
the Capricorn cameo side to proudly display your zodiac sign, or flip it to the gold and diamond side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Brooch with Agate Cameo and Pearls, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Cameo on pink agate featuring a young woman looking toward the wright. The artist intricately
Category

Antique 1860s French Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Princess Lady Victorian Agate Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage "Prince Albert" Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This refined vintage brooch features a finely carved hardstone cameo of Prince Albert, consort to
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

18K Yellow Gold Princess Lady Victorian Agate Cameo Carving Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold princess lady victorian agate cameo carving pendant necklace This stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Round Cameo Carved Coral Lady Portrait Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Orange Color - 22.6mm (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.8 Grams Overall Diameter: 24.3mm
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 21k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Pendant with Cannetille Detail
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable Victorian pendant showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious gold, this
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Vintage Italian 14K Gold Pink Conch Shell Cameo Ring, Floral Classical Profile
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic vintage Italian cameo ring, hand-carved in soft blush conch shell and bezel-set in solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Yellow Gold Banded Agate Vintage Solitaire Pendant - 14k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Banded Agate Cut: Carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Gold Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Cameo Men’s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Depicting a roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, 18kt yellow gold and silver. Top size 21mm x 18mm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 1850s Yellow Gold "St John the Baptist with Jesus" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable antique brooch from the 1850s features a finely hand-carved shell cameo depicting
Category

Antique 1850s Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Pisces Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
in 14 karat gold, showcases a Pisces zodiac cameo carved onto natural agate. The hand-carved details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Virgo Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
karat gold, features a Virgo zodiac cameo hand-carved onto natural agate. The expertly carved details by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Libra Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
karat gold, showcases a Libra zodiac cameo carved onto natural agate. The hand-carved details by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible Aries Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
can choose to wear the Aries cameo side to proudly display your zodiac sign or flip it to the gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Reversible Scorpio Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Scorpio sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a captivating and meaningful piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique 18K Yellow Gold Italian Carved Shell Cameo Vintage Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Dazzle yourself with these exquisite Victorian earrings featuring 18K yellow gold. Elegant and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wachler Signed 18k Yellow Gold Embossed Woman Cameo Oval Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Wachler Signed 18k Yellow Gold Embossed Woman Cameo Oval Pendant & Chain is a stunning vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Saul Playing Harp with Cupid.” The finely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Signed G Noto "The Wind" Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14K yellow gold cameo pendant brooch features a beautifully carved portrait of a young girl
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved beautiful lady face carved Lava Cameo Diamond Earrings with Blue Sapphire. This earring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Etruscan Revival Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique agate cameo depicting the profile of a lady, encircled with gold granulation in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Antique 20.61 Quartz Hardstone and Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique hardstone and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Cameo Ring 10K Gold with Roman Soldier Engraving - c.1820
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this captivating antique Georgian 10ct gold cameo ring made c.1820. The
Category

Antique 1820s Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Banded Agate/Hardstone Victorian Brooch - 10k Antique Cameo Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1880s - 1890s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural
Category

Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique and Vintage Carved Shell and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive carved shell and 18 karat yellow gold cameo cocktail ring; part of
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Rectangular Cupid Cameo Bracelet with Diamond Border Band
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An 18K white gold bracelet centered around a rectangular, shell, cameo of two cupids. The putti are
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold "Orpheus Playing for Three Graces" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, beautifully carved in high-relief shell and set in a polished 14K yellow gold frame. The scene captures the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 12K Rose Gold Mars Venus 3 Graces Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 12k rose gold, this brooch showcases a detailed depiction of a classical scene, Mars
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Marquis Shape Cameo Ring Size 4.5-4.75 #21241
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Ring Size 4.5-4.75 This elegant cameo ring features a lovely lady in
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring 8.22 Grams Total
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Kt Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 6 8.22 Grams Total. Fine Victorian Style Cameo Three Dimension
Category

2010s Victorian Fashion Rings

Carved Malachite Cameo Pendant with 1.09ct Diamonds in Gold and Silver
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite pendant showcases a finely carved malachite cameo, depicting a classical profile
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, Silver

Neptune Arising from the Sea with Horses Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold VIctorian
Located in New York, NY
Wedgewood. The pendant or charm is set in 12-14 Karat gold. The cameo is of extraordinary beauty and the
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reversible 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ganesha Agate Cameo Om Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Reversible 14 karat yellow gold ganesha agate cameo om pendant necklace. Get two pendants in one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 13k Yellow Gold Hera Hardstone and Seed Pearl Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique cameo brooch pendant is crafted in 13k yellow gold and features a finely
Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Greek Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold and Seed Pearls Agate Cameo Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautifully preserved Victorian cameo brooch, finely crafted in 9-karat gold and set with a hand
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo 10K Gold Frame 5.08g Brooch Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch features a classical female bust in profile, framed in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

C. STEIN signed vintage gold tone glass cameo designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed C. STEIN • gold tone with glass cameo • vintage designer necklace
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Hand Carved Italian Shell Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Seed Pearl Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely cocktail ring features a large, elongated shell cameo that was beautifully hand carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Banded Agate Athena Cameo Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, and create contrast. The cameo is held within a gold bezel, adorned with twisted wirework. Further
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Carved Agate Cameo and 10k/14k Yellow Gold Locket 1900s
Located in Towson, MD
its beautifully carved agate cameo depicting a classical female profile. Crafted in 10 karat yellow
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k yellow gold brooch with a cameo and pearls – 6.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch with a cameo and pearls – 6.4 grams detailed description: the diameter of
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.96 Carat Yellow Sapphire Baguette Cut Medusa Versace Cameo Shirt Gold Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Versace Cameo Brooch, a true masterpiece that merges ancient symbolism with contemporary luxury. At the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch
Located in New York, NY
21k yellow gold, showcasing a finely carved cameo of Cupid taming Cerberus—the mythical three-headed
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

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Cameo Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of cameo gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1519 vintage or 431 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of cameo gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of cameo gold over the years, but those made by Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L, Marcello Fontana and Meghna Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of cameo gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 388 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of cameo gold, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cameo Gold?

On average, a piece of cameo gold at 1stDibs sells for $1,820, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $228,500 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.