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Hand-Carved Chalcedony Earrings with Tanzanite and Diamonds in 18K Gold
Located in Westport, CT
: • 18K Gold: 2.02g • White Diamond: 0.14 ct • 15mm round Chalcedony Gemstone: 17.15 ct • Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Yellow Gold, 1.06 carat Tanzanite, Chalcedony Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite & Chalcedony Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18.64 Carat Oval Cabochon Green Chalcedony Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
vibrant allure of green chalcedony, creating a timeless addition to any fine jewelry collection. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Topaz Diamond Akoya Pearl Blue Chalcedony Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
pear shaped sky blue topaz (origin: Brazil) compliment carved baby blue chalcedony drops (origin
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Large GUM DROP Earrings with Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke Large 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ earrings with cabochon chalcedony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sea Blue Chalcedony One of a Kind Gold Stick Drop Earrings, Talkative, 2024
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Earrings hand-fabricated in Japan by jewelry designer Shinobu Marotta of the renowned
Category

2010s Japanese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

42.20 Carat Chalcedony, Sapphire, and Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat WG
Located in Southport, CT
separately. Gemstone Detail 14 mm Round Chalcedony weighing approximately 17.36 Carats 8.2 - 9.38
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Arts and Crafts Waist Clasp by Joseph Anton Hodel, Silver Chalcedony C. 1905
Located in London, GB
-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts More Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver

David Yurman Cable Chalcedony Station Cuff Bracelet 6 3/4" Sterling 925 Gold 14k
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Blue Chalcedony Cut: Cushion Cabochon Bracelet Style: Station Cuff Fastening Type: N/A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Ancient Chalcedony Seal Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ancient chalcedony uncarved seal from the middle east, B.C. This ancient uncut seal pendant is
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Cartier Paris Tankissine Chevalier Ring 18Kt Gold 8.65 Cts Blue Gray Chalcedony
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
a natural blue gray chalcedony of 8.65 carats. Have a total weight of 17.95 grams and the actual
Category

1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Double strand blue chalcedony necklace, sapphire, diamonds and cultured pearls
Located in New Orleans, LA
Icy and opulent high style double strand fine blue translucent chalcedony beads flanked by smooth
Category

2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

"Gresha" 14K Gold w 4 Heart Shape Cut Cabochon Blue Chalcedony Weighing 29.05ct
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold with 4 heart shape cut cabochon Blue Chalcedony weighing 29.05cts. and 28 round
Category

2010s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage 12 Carat Chalcedony Quartz and Pearl Halo Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Miami, FL
14K Yellow Gold 12 Carat Chalcedony Quartz and Pearl Halo Ring - Size 6 Elevate your jewelry
Category

1990s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1954 Ring natural Green Chalcedony 18K Yellow Gold Ø 6 US / 2 gr
Located in SE
Ring in 18K Yellow with cabochon cut natural Green Chalcedony stone 8 mm x 6 mm x 3.7 mm deep / ca
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Sunita Nahata Blue Chalcedony 7.56ct. Earrings in 14KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover the elegance of our Blue Chalcedony Earrings from the Sunita Nahata Collection. Perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1835 Belt Buckle Chalcedony Cabochon Gilt Metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
waste. It is set with 16 round chalcedony cabochons. The stones are set in a buckle made out of gilt
Category

Antique 1830s European Vanity Items

Materials

Chalcedony, Gilt Metal

1954 Nordic Ring 7ct Blue Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø 6.5US /5 gr
Located in SE
Vintage wide band Ring with beautifully natural Blue Chalcedony natural stone 13 mm x 10 mm x 6.6
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Bochic “Flamenco” Chalcedony Multi Color Gems Cocktail Ring 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Flamenco” chalcedony Fancy Multi Color Gems Large Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
patterns, adding to its decorative appeal. At the base of the fob is a hand-carved white chalcedony seal
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Cartier Silver, Chalcedony and Lapis Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier silver, chalcedony and lapis necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1960. A
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Blue Purple Violet Lace Chalcedony Round Cabochon Halo Diamonds 14k Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Blue Purple Violet Lace Chalcedony Round Cabochon Halo Diamonds 14K Gold Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

John C. Rinker Chalcedony, Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
designer, John C. Rinker. At the heart of the design is a stunning chalcedony cabochon gemstone, radiating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Chalcedony, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Agate Chalcedony Hand-Carved Butterfly Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
, before finding his final calling as a second generation jewelry designer in the city of gemstones- Jaipur
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Pearl Chalcedony 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring with Box
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
6.5mm white cultured pearl and green chalcedony leaves. Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels
Category

20th Century French Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Blue Yellow Hand-Carved Chalcedony Flower Diamond Dangler Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
blue and yellow chalcedony flowers on bottom and top respectively. Joining these two flowers are three
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

1956 Ring natural 3ct Blue Chalcedony solid 18K Gold Ø 5.75 US / 2.8 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Ring with bezel set natural Blue Chalcedony stone 10 mm x 8 mm x 3.8 mm deep / ca. 3 ct, of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire and Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chalcedony 13.02 carats, Blue Sapphire 0.89 carat and Brown Diamond 0.60 carat Ring set in 18 Karat
Category

2010s Thai More Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Brown Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Claris-A Blue Chalcedony Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
chalcedony as its centerpiece. The chalcedony is bezel-set across the finger, its soft blue tone ( with a
Category

2010s French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Chalcedony Onyx Garnet Link Bracelet 7 1/4" -14k Round Cabochon XOXO
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Chalcedony Cut: Round Cabochon Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Garnet, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Double Cushion Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt White Gold Double Cushion Earrings with Faceted Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Half Oval Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamond Dome Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
enchanting ring is a half-oval cabochon chalcedony stone, its serene green hue evoking a sense of natural
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Chalcedony Diamond Art Deco Ring - 18k Flat Cut Corner Rect Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1930s Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Chalcedony Cut: Flat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chalcedony with Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Chalcedony 13.25 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.52 carat and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18 Karat
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Chalcedony Carved Pk Sapphire Leaves Cluster Earrings, Fleur XI Earrings
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
gorgeous chalcedony, Alexandrite topaz, rose quartz, lapis, kyanite & peridot - all cascade toward the
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Alexandrite, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemsto...

Antique German halo Ring natural Green Chalcedony Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 9.25/5.32g
Located in SE
White Gold. Bezel set natural Green Chalcedony cabochon cut 15 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep/ ca 10 ct. This
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Marina J. Unique Fire Opal, Onyx, Chalcedony Solid 14k Gold Tassel Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning One of A Kind piece by Marina J. This Necklace is made using Blue Chalcedony, Green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique German ES/SE Signet Swivel Ring Chalcedony solid 14K Gold Ø 3.5US /2.5gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring for with swivel set polished plate of Orange Chalcedony stone 11 mm x 19 mm x 4 mm deep
Category

Early 20th Century German Empire Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Carved Chalcedony Boulder Opal Necklace Zircon Sapphire Gold 22 Karat 18 Karat
By Jennifer Kalled
Located in Wolfeboro, NH
This exquisite necklace showcases carved lavender chalcedony paired with opal-infused petrified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Double strand jade, amethyst, black onyx, blue chalcedony, rock crystal necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
colored chalcedony beads are flanked sparkling faceted rock crystal rondelles. Each necklace terminates
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Stephen Dweck Blue Chalcedony Sterling Silver Earrings with Blue Agate Ring Set
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stephen Dweck sterling silver beaded textured cocktail ring featuring blue chalcedony center and
Category

Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver

Chalcedony Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold and diamonds with omega closure
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
sportive earrings give a chic, high-style sparkler, handmade Spain Chalcedony Earrings in 18 Karat White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Imperial Russian S. M Egornov Egg Pendant Chalcedony 56 Gold 14K / 2.1 g
Located in SE
in solid Russian Chalcedony from famed deposits in the Ural Mountains mounted on 14K Gold hanger. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

David Yurman Oval Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
DY OVAL AQUA CHALCEDONY DIAMOND PENDANT -Mint condition -Sterling silver -Chalcedony dimension
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

14 Karat White Gold Chalcedony Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Dimensions: pendant measures 25.25 X 17.4mm Weight: 7.23 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Topaz Chalcedony Diamond White 18k Gold Dangle Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 18K Earrings Diamond 24-0,35 ct Blue Sapphire 62-1,41 ct Chalcedony 20-2,34 ct Topaz 2
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Chalcedony, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt white gold Gum Drop earrings with iolite (approximately 2.5 cts each), chalcedony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, White Gold

Large GUM DROP Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
cts each), chalcedony cabochon (approximately 12 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.60 cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Chalcedony Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Owl" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.10 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 6.00 Carats of Chalcedony. These Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k G...

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Chalcedony Vintage Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry Condition: Excellent CENTER STONE INFORMATION Center Stone 1 Type: Chalcedony SIDE STONE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Medium GUM DROP Ring with Cabochon Chalcedony and Iolite and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Bespoke Medium 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ ring with Chalcedony Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Iolite, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Porter Blanchard Silver Bracelet with Blue Chalcedony
Located in Big Bend, WI
Porter Blanchard Silver Bracelet with Blue Chalcedony Concealed, cut-out MMS monogram Designer
Category

20th Century American Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Silver

A Roman Silver Gilt Ring With A Chalcedony Athene Intaglio 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
The shank broadening at the shoulders to a flattened oval bezel, the oval intaglio engraved with Athene Finger size 9 Diam of intaglio 10mm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver

Marina J. Opal, Chalcedony, Onyx Solid 14k Yellow Gold Lever Back Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
', Faceted Fire Opal, Faceted Blue Chalcedony and all Solid 14k Yellow Gold wiring, beads & Lever Back Hooks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Multi-Color Sapphires, Chalcedony, 14 Kt White and Rose Gold Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in 14k white and rose gold mounted with a chalcedony in the center surrounded by
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1990s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gree...

Art Nouveau Chalcedony White Black Diamond Tsavorite Yellow Gold "Owls" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
6.00 Carats of Chalcedony. These Earrings have also White Enamel. All our Earrings have pins for
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Y...

White Black Diamond Ruby Chalcedony Enamel Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Owl" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.20 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 6.00 Carats of Chalcedony. These Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow...

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Chalcedony Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact chalcedony jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 720 antique edition and 952 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a chalcedony jewellery 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. Creating a chalcedony jewellery has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and Goshwara are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a chalcedony jewellery, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Chalcedony Jewellery?

The price for a chalcedony jewellery starts at $85 and tops out at $360,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,377.

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.