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18 Karat Gold Yellow Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Delicate natural 5 carat yellow agate flower earrings with a marvelous transparent color. Carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Agate Carved 18 Karat Gold Stud Handmade Italian 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, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Agate Carved 18 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, 18k 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Flower Rock Crystal Agate Carved 14 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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Rock Crystal Agate Carved 14 Karat Gold Stud Handmade Italian 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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Jadeite Vintage Large Stud Earrings - 18k Carved Flowers Non-Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Carved Color: Green Style: Large Stud Fastening Type: Non-Pierced Screw-On Closures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Yellow Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Delicate natural 5 carat yellow agate flower earrings with a marvelous transparent color. Carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

18 Karat Gold Brown Agate Flower Dahlia Handmade Italian Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning and sweet 19 carat brown agate flower stud earrings. Carved petals that evoke the italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

9 Karat Gold Brown Agate Flower Dahlia Handmade Italian Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning and sweet 19 carat brown agate flower stud earrings. Carved petals that evoke the italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

0.855 Carat Round Diamond, Carved Pink Calcite Flower Necklace with Pink Spinel
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Brilliant Diamond Center Weighing 0.855 Carats Icy Quartzite & Pink Calcite Carved Flower - 35 mm Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Brown Agate Flower Dahlia Handmade Italian Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning and sweet 19 carat brown agate flower stud earrings. Carved petals that evoke the italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Brown Agate Flower Dahlia Handmade Italian Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning and sweet 19 carat brown agate flower stud earrings. Carved petals that evoke the italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plate Brown Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Unique brown agate carved flower in top quality for a signature INTINI Jewels look. Elegant and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold Plate

9.25 Carat Carved Tourmaline Big Flower Stud Earrings in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
9.25 Carat Carved Tourmaline Big Flower Stud Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Carved Jade and Enamel Flower Earrings with Gemstone Accents
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco jade, gemstone, and enamel earrings in the form of colorful flowers, the carved
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Tahitian Pearl, Carved Flower Lapiz Lazuli, Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
South Sea Pearl, Lapiz Lazuli and Diamond 0.26 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length3.4 cm Total Weight: 19.33 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Ruby Diamond Flower Carved Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Mother Of Pearls - Carved Flower Shape - Bezel Set - Creamy White Color w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carve Quartz with Diamond Flower Rings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crystal Quartz 3.75 carats with Diamond 0.14 carat Rings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 52 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store w...
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Carve Quartz with Diamond Flower Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crystal Quartz 7.45 carats with Diamond 0.27 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 2.1 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then sit...
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Carve Flower Jade with Purple Sapphire Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 22.19 carats with Purple Sapphire 1.03 carats Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 9.27 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bijoux Num Oval Cabochon and Carved Flower Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Oval Cabochon and Carved Flower Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings This gorgeous pair of
Category

2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Carved Carnelian Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 15.5" Drop Flowers
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era carved carnelian necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Blue Yellow Hand-Carved Chalcedony Flower Diamond Dangler Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Looking for something chic and completely different? These dangler earrings feature hand carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral 18 Karat Gold Handmade Bird Flower Italy Pendant Handmade Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
stones of the highest quality. Carved coral in one piece showing a peaceful landscape of a bird and
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plate Natural Pink Coral Carved Rose Flower Stud Crafted Girl Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Unique roses or flowers coral carved in top quality for a signature INTINI Jewels look. Elegant and
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Hand-Carved Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Flower Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Westport, CT
18k yellow gold, it features three hand-carved pink tourmaline flowers, each centered with a delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower Shaped Earrings Accented with Diamonds Made in 14k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
These flower-shaped earrings are made of 14k gold and feature a stunning pave diamond design. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plate Mother of Pearl Coin Carved Flower Stud Handmade Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Unique angel carved coins in top quality Mother of Pearl for a signature INTINI Jewels look. A
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate

Carved Rock Crystal Flower 14 Karat Gold Necklace Antique Retro Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
pendants are carved with a nature inspired flower and leaf motif that is just stunning. There are faceted
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Mother Pearl Square Natural Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Flower Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
their culture, the focus on the unknown and on the family union. Beautiful vintage hand carved jewelry
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Carved Cat’s Eye Flower Ring in 18K White Gold with 3ct Grey Sapphires
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
life itself, I carved the gemstones to depict a living flower, a symbol of beauty and timeless harmony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, White Gold

Carved Amethyst Blue Topaz Ruby 18 Karat Gold Linear Flower Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 13.25 carats of carved multi gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

18.8 Carats Carved Multi Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Flower Diamond Linear Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14-karat gold. These beautiful earrings are set with 18.8 carats of carved multi gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold

18K Gold Carved Rose Quartz 1.52ctw Sapphire Diamond Flower High Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Quartz - Carved - Warm Pink Color - 17.5mm (approx.) (32) Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meghna Jewels 11.74 Carved Garnet Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Flower Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful ring cast in 14-karat gold. It is hand set in 11.74 carats carved garnet, .14 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Carved Flower Rock Crystal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wire Dangle Drop Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning unique pieces. Rock crystal flower shaped earrings. Marvelous jewel with 18 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Multi Gemstone Carved Flower Chandelier Earring With Diamonds In 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.607g,D:0.47ct, Emer:0.13ct,Mix :37.00ct,Ruby:0.16ct,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI 84.65 Carat Carved Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pendant
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire: 84.65 Cts Diamond: 0.23 Cts
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Beryl Gems Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Colombian Carved Flower Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Inspired by South American treasures, flower emeralds, a central beryl Aquamarine and twenty-one
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Beryl, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Roberto Casarin for Cellini Carved Citrine, Amethyst Dia. YG Flower Earrings
By Roberto Casarin
Located in New York, NY
Known for craftsmanship, quality and artistry Roberto Casarin jewelry was founded in 1985 in
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl Carved White Flower 18 Karat Gold Handmade Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeous white mother pearl flower ring. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Carved Flower 18K Gold Rock Crystal 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

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

Mother of Pearl Carved Flower Diamond 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

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

Mother of Pearl Carved Flower Diamond 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

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

Coral Earrings. 14k Carved Coral Rose Flower Blooming Earrings. Non-Pierced
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
14k post. For Non Pierced ears clip ons. Wonderfully Carved Blooming Rose Flower. Hallmarked 14k
Category

Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral

Intini Jewels 3.5 Carat Natural Turquoise Flowers 9 Karat Gold Carved Girl Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing natural turquoise flower ring, Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Intini Jewels 3.5 Carat Natural Turquoise Flowers 18 Karat Gold Carved Girl Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing natural turquoise flower ring, Carved petals that evoke the italian handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Band Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Casarin for Cellini Carved Amethyst, Citrine, Dia. YG Flower Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Known for craftsmanship, quality and artistry Roberto Casarin jewelry was founded in 1985 in
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl Carved White Flower 9 Karat Gold 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, 9k Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl Carved White Flower 9 Karat Gold Handmade Rings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeouis white mother pearl flower ring. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl Carved White Flower 18 Karat Gold Handmade Rings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing and gorgeouis white mother pearl flower ring. Natural carved petals that evoke the
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Coin Carved Flower Stud Handmade Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Unique flower carved coins in top quality Mother of Pearl for a signature INTINI Jewels look. A
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl Carved White Flower 18 Karat Gold 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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl Carved Flower Diamond 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

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

Rock Crystal Carved Flower 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Deco 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

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