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Vintage Art Deco Sugarloaf Amethyst Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Trefoil Antique
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and elegant vintage Art Deco era bracelet (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Green Enamel Ring Amethyst 14k Yellow Gold Leaves
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era amethyst enamel ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Locket Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1920s 0.08 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold locket pendant
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Family Crest Signet Ring Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k" for 14k gold.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920 s Art Deco Old European Diamond 14 Karat Gold Floral Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in a white gold hexagonal surround - detailed with engraving. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Circa
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Brilliant Organic Motif 1920s Citrine and Diamond-Set Gold Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, Swiss. Like a drop of sunlight caught in a bramble, this ring is beautiful and
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Drop Necklace Carved Jade 14k Yellow Gold, Flower Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco carved jade drop necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Bracelet Carved Jade 14k Yellow Gold Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and elegant vintage Art Deco era carved jade bracelet (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Tiffany Co. Makers Art Deco Gold Picture Frame
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant 14K yellow gold 3" x 2.5" rectangular picture frame by Tiffany & Co. Makers, circa 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Frames

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Carved Jade Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Drop Flowers
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco drop necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Art Deco 0.98 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive 1920's diamond pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Seed Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Drop Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Centrally mounted faceted oval cut amethyst measures
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.50ct Diamond Ruby Ring Cluster Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Square 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Art Deco era diamond & ruby ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique 0.98 Carat Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique European 0.98 carat diamond, 14 carat yellow gold and 14 carat white gold set
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Vintage 1920s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Enamel Ring 14k Yellow Gold Long Square Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Art Deco era enamel cocktail ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Carved Jade Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and elegant vintage Art Deco era necklace (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Ring Seed Pearls 14k Yellow Gold Long Square
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco amethyst & seed pearl ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Moonstone Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 7" Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco moonstone bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s to
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Amethyst Enamel Ring 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco amethyst ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1920 s Art Deco 1.11 Carats Diamond Two-Tone Gold Foliate Engagement Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat white gold head and a 14 karat yellow gold shank. With maker's mark. Circa: 1920s. Ring Size
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Diamond Gold Boxer Dog Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Boxer Dog Brooch Circa 1920 Gold and Diamonds Isn't this boxer brooch great? There is so much
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Owl Pendant Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Peridot Eyes Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finley detailed vintage Art Deco era owl pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s to
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Yellow Gold Hexagon Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k yellow gold & 900
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Blue Zircon Drop Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 16" Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
14 karat yellow gold. Blue zircons graduate in size from 4mm to 9mm. The zircons are in very good
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s J.E. Caldwell Sapphire Platinum Gold Ring
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s J.E. Caldwell Platinum top, Gold and Cabochon, Sugar Loaf Sapphire measuring 6.5 X 4 MM
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Vintage 1920s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

1920 s Art Deco 0.80 Carat Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-topped 14 karat gold - stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1920s Ring Size: 7 1/2 & sizable Measures
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Emerald Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & emerald ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Intaglio Ring Smoky Quartz Bust 14k Yellow Gold Oval Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era intaglio ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Coral Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Flowers Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish antique Art Nouveau era coral ring (circa 1910s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Family Crest Signet Ring Heavy 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7.5 Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco era family crest signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Jade Diamond Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 17.5" Chain Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace & pendant is hallmarked "585" for 14k gold.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Moonstone Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry 6.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Enchanting vintage Art Deco era moonstone & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Carved Jade Ring Buddha 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6 Filigree Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era carved jade ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k yellow
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Wolf Ring Sz 5.75 14k Yellow Gold Onyx Estate Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Wolf ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s to 1930s). Two small
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Opal 1.60ct Mine Cut Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Striking vintage opal & diamond ring (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco White Enamel Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7.75 Elongated
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & synthetic sapphire ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Gold Drop Earrings 1920s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of antique 0.59 carat diamond and 14 carat rose, yellow and white gold drop
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Ring Inlaid Onyx Men s 14k Yellow Gold Sz 9.5 Square Signet
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco onyx ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco White Enamel Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7.75 Elongated
Located in Torrance, CA
crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is mounted with the original stick pin. Our jeweler rounded the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Opal Enamel Ring Fleur de Lis Cocktail 14k Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
14mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14k"
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Pendant Mined .21ct Original 1920s Antique Two Tone Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
Diamond .21 Carat Diamond Weight 10K Yellow & White Gold Circa 1920's The Art Deco Era in Jewelry
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Ring Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Sz 6.25 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
) rising 6mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "14" for 14k
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Enamel Ring Circle 14k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Art Deco era diamond & enamel ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s to
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond Pin .21 Carat Original 1920s Antique Brooch Two Tone Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
% Natural Mined Diamond .21 Carat Diamond Weight 10K Yellow & White Gold Circa 1920's The Art Deco Era
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold with diamonds set in 14 karat white gold. Circa 1920. About this Item: Channel the opulent
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...

Art Deco Rose and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 14k, c1920s, Austria. This quintessential Art Deco bracelet has all the visual drama of the
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Gents Tuxedo Dress set
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1920s Gents Tuxedo dress set, 14K Yellow gold with White Gold tops, Onyx and Diamonds. The
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

1920 s Art Deco 0.60 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stylized ribbed shoulders. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1920s. Ring Size: 6 1/2 & sizable. Measures
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique 1920s 26.86 Carat Pink Coral and 1.80 Carat Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 26.86 carat pink coral and 1.80 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow and white gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Wedding Ring Foliate Pattern Band 14k White Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco wedding band (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k white & yellow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

G.L. Guinand Yellow Gold Split-Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
G.L. Guinand 14k yellow split-seconds two-register chronograph pocket watch. Porcelain dial, smooth
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Cufflinks With Rubies Diamonds
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold this pair of lion head cufflinks have been set with diamonds and
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Early 20th Century American Cufflinks

Materials

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

Carrington for Tiffany Co. Platinum and 14k Gold Art Deco Cufflinks circa 1920
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
of pearl, diamonds, and high-quality platinum on top of 14 karat yellow gold. The attention to detail
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Platinum

1920s Egyptian Revival Diamond Jasper Platinum 14 Karat Gold Pharaoh Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total approximately 0.10 carat; quality consistent with age Tested as platinum-topped 14 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Citrine Ring Enamel 14k Gold Filigree Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish & finely detailed vintage Art Deco era ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14k yellow
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Deco Egyptian Revival Signet Ring Sphinx Man Lion 14k Gold 10.5 Men s
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Art Deco Egyptian Revival signet ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Circa 1920s 14k Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of circa 1920s 14k yellow gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect item from our selection of circa 1920s 14k yellow gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of circa 1920s 14k yellow gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Audemars Piguet and Gruen each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at an object in our assortment of circa 1920s 14k yellow gold featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding an option in this array of circa 1920s 14k yellow gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Circa 1920s 14k Yellow Gold?

Prices for a piece of circa 1920s 14k yellow gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $15,885, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,500.

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.