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Cartier Turquoise And Diamond Ring

Cartier Turquoise Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exquisite beauty of this Cartier Turquoise and Diamond Ring, a captivating piece
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20th Century French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cartier 18ct Gold Turquoise, Amethyst and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold Cartier cocktail ring from the 1980s–1990s featuring clusters of natural turquoise and
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Vintage 1920s French Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris "Les Délices de Goa" Boule Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 2003, this Cartier Paris "Les Délices de Goa" boule ring is composed of amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier "Délice de Goya" 18k Gold Ring Amyth, Blue Agate W/Diamond in Center
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Délice de Goya medium ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features diamonds
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Mauboussin Ring Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring features a striking eye-shaped motif that plays with symmetry and bold color. At the
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
and turquoise beads accented with solitaire bezel-set brilliant-cut diamonds. Made in France circa
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Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Brooch Bracelet Jewelry Silk Scarf Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
. Thank-you for looking. Title: Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Brooch Bracelet Jewelry Silk Scarf
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20th Century French Art Deco Textiles

Materials

Linen, Silk

Cartier by Cipullo Love Bracelet
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to traditions running on the highest level possible. Either you are purchasing a Cartier diamond ring
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Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier by Cipullo Love Bracelet
Cartier by Cipullo Love Bracelet
$9,500
H 0.25 in L 7 in
18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with a Chanel necklace, a Cartier ring and a Fendi handbag to complete the look. In excellent vintage
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Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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CARTIER PARIS Diamond and Turquoise Dome Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
A scintilating 18 karat yellow gold dome ring set with round diamonds and persian turquoise beads .
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French Dome Rings

CARTIER PARIS Turban Diamond Turquoise Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A unique Cocktail Ring with a center domed Turquoise set in a mounting with turquoise and Diamonds
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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Cartier Amethyst Turquoise Diamond Ring Matching Ear Clips
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier: An Amethyst, Turquoise and Diamond Ring and Ear Clips Set, the ring, of bombe design
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Vintage 1950s French More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Cartier Vintage circa 1970 Turquoise 3.20 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Hans Nadelhoffer: Cartier, London 2007. Here, diamonds of premier quality as well as carefully
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Brooch Bracelet Jewelry Silk Scarf Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
, sky blue, sea blue, turquoise, emerald and jade green. Tags: Necklace, neckchain, ring, bracelet
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20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Cartier 1960s Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Cocktail or Dinner Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold cocktail/dinner ring with diamonds and turquoise by Cartier. The
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Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Ring 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
snake. The ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold, turquoise and round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color
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Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

An 18 Carat Gold Cartier Paris Ring with turquoise and diamond
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold eternity pinky ring with oval cabochon cut turquoises set in large mille griffe
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Vintage 1960s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Delices 18 Karat Gold, 0.65 Carat Diamond, Turquoise and Amethyst Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Delices” ring is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 35.8 grams. It boasts band
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Delices 18 Karat Gold, 0.65 Carat Diamond, Turquoise and Amethyst Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Delices” ring is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 35.8 grams. It boasts band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Amethyst, Turquoise and Diamond Délices de Goa Ring
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Cocktail Ring by Cartier is from their Délices de Goa collection and features 4 Turquoise, 5
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2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Ring Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning cocktail ring created by Cartier in New York in the 1970's. It features a beautiful oval
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Vintage Panthere Turquoise Onyx and Emerald Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage piece from Cartier boasts an irresistibly ingenious design and exceptional
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold

Cartier Delices de Goa Amethyst Turquoise Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This Cartier ring comes from the collection called Delices de Goa. It features 4 amethyst beads and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s CARTIER Paris Turquoise Diamond ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CARTIER Paris 1950 Ring in yellow gold, platinum, set with diamonds and a turquoise. Signed and
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Antique 1850s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Cartier SET "Délices de Goa" earrings and ring
By Cartier
Located in Uccle, BE
. The ring weights 9.3 grams. EARRINGS: CARTIER 'LES DELICES DE GOA' AMETHYST, TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND
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20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cartier ‘Delice de Goa’ Ring with Amethyst, Diamonds and Coral in 18k Gold
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
This delightfully darling 18k Rose Gold ring comes from the "Délices de Goa" Collection of CARTIER
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Delices de Goa Diamond Amethyst and Turquoise Rose Gold Jewelry Set
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Cartier lends a posh and playful look that complements most ensembles. It features a ring, pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary French More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Brooch by Aldo Cipullo Yellow Sapphire Unicorn Design Estate Jewelry
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
possible level. Whether you’re purchasing a Cartier diamond ring or another piece of Cartier jewelry
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Bracelet Pair 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A set of two amazing vintage bracelets by Tiffany & Co. made of 18 karat gold, turquoise, sapphire
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Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Monture Cartier Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 18k gold ring by Monture Cartier, with center 22 x 14mm turquoise ( with natural
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20th Century French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Cartier 1950s Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Ring of Domed Design
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A gold and turquoise bombé ring with a tapering diagonal line of diamonds, in 18k and platinum
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Vintage 1950s French Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier 1960s Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Ring of Tapered and Reeded Design
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century diamond, turquoise, and gold ring of tapered design, centered by graduated turquoise
Category

Vintage 1960s English Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Cartier Delices De Goa Diamond Amethyst Turquoise Gold Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k rose gold cocktail ring by Cartier from Delices De Goa collection, set with turquoise, amethyst
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Cartier Delices De Goa Turquoise Amethyst Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rare Authentic Cartier 18k Rose Gold Turquoise Amethyst Diamond Delices De Goa Ring is a true
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1990s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold

Cartier Sapphire and Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold sapphire set ring by Cartier. The ring is set with 8 princess cut sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning cocktail ring created by Cartier in New York in the 1970's. It features a beautiful oval
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Ring Larter Sons Turquoise Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7.5
By Larter Sons
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Art Nouveau era Larter & Sons turquoise & diamond ring crafted in 14k
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Tutti-Frutti gem set cocktail ring. Fabulous domed colorful piece, created in Italy with the
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Brooch Bracelet Jewelry Silk Scarf Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, emerald and jade green. Tags: Necklace, neckchain, ring, bracelet, brooch, watch, earrings, diamonds
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20th Century French Textiles

Materials

Textile

Vintage Tiffany Co. Bracelet 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing vintage bracelets by Tiffany & Co. made of 18 karat gold, turquoise, and lapis lazuli
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Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Delices de Goa Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier Les Delices de Goa ring made in 18 karat yellow gold with beads of turquoise and
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier turquoise and diamond ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18kt gold and platinum ring set with 62 diamonds weighing a total of approximately 10.5 carats
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Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

CARTIER. A Turquoise and Diamond Ring.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Designed as three bombé bands pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, each set with an oval turquoise
Category

Vintage 1950s French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise

1960s Cartier Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Important Cartier 18K yellow gold turquoise and diamond bubble ring from the 1960's. Featuring two
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Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s Cartier Gold Tourbillon Ring
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
cut diamonds. These two central motifs are perfectly adapted to the ring but were not made by Cartier
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique, Art Deco Style, 18 Carat White Gold, Huge Diamond Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Art deco style, diamond cocktail ring. A stunning diamond ring of huge proportions set with 68
Category

Late 20th Century American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Brooch Bracelet Jewelry Silk Scarf Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
, turquoise, emerald and jade green. Tags: Necklace, neckchain, ring, bracelet, brooch, watch, earrings
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20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

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Cartier Turquoise And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cartier turquoise and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 15 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier turquoise and diamond ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing cartier turquoise and diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Aldo Cipullo for Cartier and Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a cartier turquoise and diamond ring featuring turquoise from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and ball cut versions for sale. Most of our cartier turquoise and diamond ring for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Cartier Turquoise And Diamond Ring?

On average, a cartier turquoise and diamond ring at 1stDibs sells for $9,225, while they’re typically $3,800 on the low end and $30,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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