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Intini Jewels Rock Crystal Carved Flower Stud Silver Crafted Girl Gift Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and sweet Ialine Quartz stud earrings. Natural carved petals evoking the italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

Aventurine Green Carved Flower 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Necklace Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals evoking the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Aventurine Carved Flower 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Necklace Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals evoking the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aventurine Green Carved Flower 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Necklace Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals evoking the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orange Aventurine Carved Flower 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Necklace Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals evoking the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aventurine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Yellow Agate Sapphire Flower 18k Yellow Gold Stud Cocktail Love Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals evoking the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl Carved Flower Stud Silver Crafted Girl Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and sweet white mother pearl flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver

Carved Brown Agate Sapphire Flower 18k Yellow Gold Stud Cocktail Love Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals that evoke the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Suite Necklace Bracelet Brooch 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
hand carved Coral with bouquets of flowers, fruit and leaves set in 14 Karat Gold. The carved coral
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold double-sided pendant designed as a vase of flowers set to one side
Category

Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

Carved Mother of Pearl Diamond Flower 18k White Gold Stud Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals that evoke the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, Silver

Carved Flower 18K Gold Turquoise Rose Agate Spring Chic Ring Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals evocative of the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl Carved White Flower Sterling Silver Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeouis white mother pearl flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver

Rare Red Jade Pendant Flower Motif Necklace 14 Karat Gold Carved Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE RED JADE FLOWER PENDANT. THE MAGNIFICENT RED JADE IS BEAUTIFULLY CARVED IN A
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Ring Stephen DWECK carved Blue Goldstone Flower New, Never Worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, (costume jewelry that was not worn) and
Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Flower Rock Crystal Carved Tanzanite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Handmade Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
modern and exquisite style. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Black Agate Carved Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Handmade Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
modern and exquisite style. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Yellow Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous white / transparent agate flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Carved 9 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Handmade Italian Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
exquisite style. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower Agate Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals that evoke the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Agate, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Brown Agate Sapphire Flower 18K Yellow Gold Stud Cocktail Love Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals that evoke the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl Carved White Flower Gold Plate Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeouis white mother pearl flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Carved Rock Crystal Emerald Flower 18K White Gold Stud Cocktail Love Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals that evoke the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rock Crystal Carved Flower 18 Karat Gold Drop Pendant Necklace Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals that evoke the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Carved Flower Coral Ruby w/ Turquoise Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Corals - Carved Flower Shape - Stem Set - Orange with White Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Mother of Pearl Diamond Flower 18K Yellow Gold Stud Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals that evoke the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Yellow Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous white / transparent agate flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Carved 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Handmade Italian Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
exquisite style. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Carved 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Handmade Italian Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
exquisite style. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Transparent Flower Rock Crystal Carved 9 Karat Gold Handmade Italian Chic Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and delicate 3.5 ct rock crystal flower. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Transparent Flower Rock Crystal Carved 9 Karat Gold Handmade Italian Chic Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and delicate 3.5 ct rock crystal flower. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Transparent Flower Rock Crystal Carved 18 Karat Gold Handmade Italian Chic Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and delicate 3.5 ct rock crystal flower. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Coral Carved 14 Karat Gold Stud Handmade Italian Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Carved Flower Emerald 18 Karat Gold Drop Necklace Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals that evoke the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Black Onyx Crystal Bypass Flower Ring with Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
composition that immediately captures attention. Each petal is carved with gentle curves, giving the piece an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Black Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous black agate flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

9 Karat Gold Black Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous black agate flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

14 Karat Gold Black Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous black agate flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Green Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous green agate flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Daisy Rock Crystal Carved 9 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Italian Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and delicate 6.5 ct rock crystal daisy flower ring. Carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Band Rings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Flower Daisy Rock Crystal Carved 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Italian Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and delicate 6.5 ct rock crystal daisy flower ring. Carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Band Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Flower Daisy Rock Crystal Carved 9 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Italian Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and delicate 6.5 ct rock crystal daisy flower ring. Carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Band Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Coral Carved 9K Gold Stud Handmade Italian Girl Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Agate Carved 9 Karat Gold Stud Handmade Italian Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
in the middle. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Carved Turquoise Earring with Flower Design Made in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold:8.18g, Turquoise:57.00cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Carved Flower Emerald 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Carved petals that evoke the Italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Emerald, Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Blue Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Delicate natural light blue agate with a marvelous transparent color flowers earrings. Carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Blue Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Delicate natural light blue agate with a marvelous transparent color flowers earrings. Carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Coral Carved 18 Karat Gold Stud Handmade Italian Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Coral Carved 14 Karat Gold Stud Handmade Italian Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Green Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous green agate flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Agate Carved Filled Gold Stud Handmade Italian Girl Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
in the middle. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold-filled

Flower Rock Crystal Coral Carved Filled Gold Stud Handmade Italian Girl Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold-filled

Flower Rock Crystal Agate Carved Filled Gold Stud Handmade Italian Girl Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
middle. Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade traditional jewelry work, wrapping itself in a soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold-filled

14 Karat Gold Green Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous green agate flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Green Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous green agate flower stud earrings. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Carved Flower Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of carved flower jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 99 vintage or 129 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of carved flower 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of carved flower jewelry over the years, but those made by Intini Jewels, Meghna Jewels and Sarosi By Timeless Gems are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of carved flower jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 70, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of carved flower jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Carved Flower Jewelry?

The price for a piece of carved flower jewelry starts at $85 and tops out at $39,750 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,800.

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.