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Yellow Gold Banded Agate/Hardstone Victorian Brooch - 14k Antique Cameo Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1860s - 1870s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Two Carved Shell Cameos and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Oscar worthy Antique Carved 2 Shell Cameo and Seed Pearl Gold Lavaliere Statement
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Earrings 14 Karat Loop Wire
Located in New York, NY
13 x 9mm Cameo Earrings. 14kt yellow gold European wire design. 6.2 grams
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Scorpio Zodiac Agate Cameo Black Onyx Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold Scorpio zodiac agate cameo black onyx pendant necklace. This exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Carved Sardonyx Cameo Dangle Earrings With Ruby Diamonds In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful shell cameo dangle earrings with carved face, accented with rubies and diamonds, crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Gem Set Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century shell cameo surrounded in a silver and gold bezel,set with colored stones
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Antique 18K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Rope Edge Double Bails
Located in Miami, FL
Refined antique cameo brooch pendant, hand-carved in natural shell with a high-relief portrait of a
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Shell Cameo Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 14 Karat Shell Cameo Earrings. The earrings feature a bezel-set traditional lady cameo with
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold And Platinum Diamond Porcelain Cameo Earring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1 clarity. The box is not included. Please contact for any questions.
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Coral Cameo Pearl Goddess Woman Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
desirable. The beautiful setting of the cameo is in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with a halo of delicate seed
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Shell cameo Dangle Earring With Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:12.727g, Diamond:1.82ct, Shell Cameo:15.60ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Medici Prince Fine Cameo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth Century Medici Prince, fine and intricately carved shell cameo bracelet. The focal
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold-filled, Gilt Metal

Rose Cut Diamond Hardstone Cameo Goddess Woman Brooch Platinum Gold Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
Cut Diamonds set in Platinum atop 14 Karat Gold. The Art Nouveau cameo artisans created some of the
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Shell Seed Pearl Vintage Halo Cameo Ring - 14k Carved Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: (approx.) 19.6mm x 14.4mm Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Maiden Flower
Located in New York, NY
with Enamel Flower and Leaf Design in 14 Karat Gold in a monumental four inch length. The Coral Cameo
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cameo Coral Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
This pendant is a miniature work of art, crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 19K Yellow Gold Eros with Butterfly Symbol of Psyche Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
gold, it features a finely carved cameo depicting an angelic figure with flowing hair and wings, poised
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Silver "Momento Mori" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare and evocative antique shell cameo features a Memento Mori motif—a symbolic reminder of
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

18k Yellow Gold Etruscan Style Emerald, Diamond and Sea Glass Cameo
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This beautiful contemporary cameo ring has an amber colored sea glass
Category

20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Agate Lady Profile Cameo Men s Ring Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: late 19th century Ring size: 12 Dimensions (cameo): 21 mm Weight: 9,6 gr Il cammeo
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Agate Cameo Detachable Rainbow Sapphire Tassel Diamond Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
These 18 karat gold agate cameo rainbow sapphire tassel diamond contemporary earrings is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Antique Enthroned Zeus With His Eagle Yellow Gold and Enamel Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This intricate brooch features a detailed cameo set in a gold frame. The incredibly detailed
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

0.93 Carat Diamonds 0.78 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Natural Cameo Yello Gold Brooch
Located in BARI, IT
This is a very special cameo brooch, handmade in Italy. It represents two women, the one in front
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Solid Gold Large Carved Shell Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Orange Peach w
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 20k Yellow Gold Cameo Shell "Aphrodite teaching her son Eros" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
cameo depicting Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, imparting wisdom to her son Eros, the god of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Gold Coral Cameo Pin Brooch, Italy Late 1800s, 7.3cm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14 karat gold pin brooch with coral cameo featuring a woman's face, Italy late 1800s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Lava Cameo Angel Hamsa and Cultured Pearls Chain 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Lava Cameo Angel Hamsa & 7mm Cultured Pearls 18k Fancy Rolo Link Chain. The chain length is 28
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Artisan Shell Cameo Diamond Drop Motif Earrings In 18K Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, crafted in 1.69g of 18k gold and 17.66g silver. The ornate design and artistic cameo motif offer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Early Century Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant w 12 Karat Yellow Gold Frame
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
detail, the floral head dress and a draping bodice lend to the romance of this heirloom cameo hand carved
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Shell Cameo Dionysus Boys with Billy Goat Leash Eros Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This shell cameo in the form of a rounded rectangle was carved around 1900 ca. out of a three
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Belle Époque Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet
Located in London, GB
A very unusual antique gold ring set with a carved brown and white hardstone cameo depicting the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Virgo Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold hand-carved virgo zodiac agate cameo pendant necklace. Presenting the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Red Brown Sardonyx Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Sardonyx Cameo Brooch with Natural Pearls in Yellow Gold. A distinguished 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sardonyx Cameo from 1880 Pearls and Diamonds on Gold and Silver
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This exquisite Victorian Sardonyx Cameo, dated December 14, 1880, is a remarkable piece of history
Category

Antique 1880s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Libra Zodiac Agate Cameo Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold hand-carved libra zodiac agate cameo pendant necklace. Presenting the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.30 Carat Black Opal and 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.30ct black opal and 18k yellow gold cameo ring; part of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian coral cameo bracelet in 18k gold, French Victorian facetted coral bead
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian coral cameo bracelet in 18 karat gold. Bracelet composed of 6 rows of faceted coral beads
Category

Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Mary Joseph Baby Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Weight: 23.5 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.50 x 2.05 Inches Metal: 17K ITEM #: BR-1482-121824-16
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gold And Ovoid Agate Roman Cameo Dog Ring 2nd-3rd century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
al cane"). The agate cameo, dating from the Roman imperial period of the II-III century, depicts a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Psyche and Aphrodite Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique cameo brooch depicting the mythological figures Psyche and Aphrodite gracefully lifting
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Multicolor 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Mobe Pearl, Cameo and Smokey Topaz
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
profile of a woman and the other cameo is carved from blue agate and illustrates a ballerina. The gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Banded Agate Mother Child Cameo Earrings Pendant Set - 14k Mom
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Banded Agate Cut: Oval Cameo Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique shell cameo captures The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, a classical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Cameo Pendant Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian Hardstone
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch, framed by Rose Cut diamonds and Pearls
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Black Onyx Hardstone Roman Soldier Cameo 10k White Gold Ring 1930s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1930s Art Deco onyx hardstone cameo ring in 10K white gold, showcasing refined period
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, White Gold

Antique French Agate Cameo Men s Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18K gold ring adorned with a claw-set cameo showing the face of an antique-style man with full
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brown stripe leather Bracelet with Cameo
Located in BILBAO, ES
Brown Stingray Leaher with Cameo set in white gold and 18 brilliant cut brown diamonds set in
Category

2010s Spanish Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Christmas Tree Carving Agate Cameo Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat yellow gold christmas tree carving agate cameo diamond pendant necklace Its festival time
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo brooch with onyx, 18k yellow gold, with sapphire, ruby, and emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
This magnificent antique brooch made of 18 karat yellow gold is an impressive example of classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Carved Coral Cameo High Relief Bezel Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 24.3x17.9mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.94 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Medium Orange Color w/ Cream Carving - 63.61 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Mourning 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jet Cameo with Diamonds
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gold, and topped in Silver, this gorgeous piece of Mourning jewelry features a beautiful Jet Cameo
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Designer Vintage Looking Cameo Tassel Earring with Diamond and Sapphires in Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Vintage looking Cameo Tassel Earring with Diamond and Sapphires in Gold and silver. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Cameo Pin and Pendant with Heart Bezel in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique cameo pin and pendant with heart bezel is made of 14K yellow gold. Measurements are 2
Category

Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Medusa Cameo Black Onyx Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Carved Medusa Cameo Black Onyx Diamond Halo 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings features carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carved Medusa Cameo Black Onyx Diamond Halo Stud Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Carved Medusa Cameo Black Onyx Diamond Halo 14 Karat Rose Gold Stud Earrings features carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Banded Agate Hardstone Victorian Men s Ring 10k Antique Carved Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Banded Agate Hardstone Cut: Carved Cameo Color: Black
Category

Antique 1870s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold, 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.