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MARKDOWN, 8.18 Carats Natural Diamonds Cuban Necklace 10K Yellow 16
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
and chunky appearance that's very much on trend with Cuban link designs. Diamonds: The diamonds have
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Pave Cuban Link Bracelet 2.99 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
We are in Love with this diamond pave cuban-link chain bracelet, wear this bracelet alone or stack
Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Leto Lama GIA Certified 2.9 Carat Colombian Emerald cuban chain necklace
Located in London, GB
jewellery collector needs to have a piece like this. Please note, this is a one of a kind handmade necklace
Category

2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond Pave Cuban Link 14 Karat Bracelet In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
bracelet can be paired with other Cuban link jewelry, such as a Cuban link necklace or next to other Cuban
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men 925 Sterling Silver 28.95ct Moissanite Miami Cuban Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
grams Men's silver Cuban link chain. Pre-owned in excellent condition. Might show minor signs of wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Diamond 18-Karat Cuban Link Style Bangle Bracelet In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Natural Diamond Cuban Link Style Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k White Gold Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Micro Cuban Diamond Bracelet in 14kt White Gold – 1.18ctw, 7.56in, New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This micro Cuban diamond bracelet in 14kt white gold features 1.18 carats total weight of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Twisted Double Cuban Chain Necklace 18 1/4" - 10k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Twisted Double Cuban Necklace Style: Chain Fastening
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

LIQUIDATION, 11.26 Carats Natural Diamonds Cuban Necklace 10k Yellow 22
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
and chunky appearance that's very much on trend with Cuban link designs. Diamonds: The diamonds have
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

2 Carat Round Diamond Pave Cuban Link Ring 14 Karat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Two Tone 2ctw Round Diamond Pave Cuban Link Ring This stylish Diamond Cuban Link Ring is in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Cuban Link Hard Bangle Bracelet 18.8 Grams 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A bold and impeccably crafted 14K yellow gold Cuban link bangle bracelet, showcasing substantial
Category

2010s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9ct Yellow gold chunky curb cuban link rope chain necklace 7
Located in London, GB
9ct Yellow gold chunky curb cuba link and rope chain combination chain necklace 22 inches length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

18k Solid Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Diamond Bar Pendant Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning 18k Solid Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace features a bold and luxurious design
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

14KT Yellow Gold Multi Cut Diamond Cuban Link Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with this 0.13CT-TW diamond cuban link drop pendant, meticulously crafted
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Cuban Link Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of the 10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Ring Band, a marvel of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Cuban Link Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of the 10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Ring Band, a marvel of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1/5 Cttw Diamond Cuban Link Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of the 10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Ring Band, a marvel of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Unisex Yellow Gold 7" Classic Curb Cuban Link Chain Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Chain Type: Curb Cuban Link Chain Length: 7 Inches (measured next to a ruler) Chain Width: 3.7mm (0.14
Category

20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE Glow Circle Crystals Door Knocker Cuban Chain Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Unisex Glow Circle Round Ring Crystals Door Knocker Pendant Cuban Chain
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Tanisa Nahata Diamond 1.65ct. Half Bezel Cuban Chain Bracelet in 18KYG.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
piece for any jewelry collection. Diamond Half Bezel Cuban Chain Bracelet in 18Karat Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Cuban Chain Link Ring 7 Millimeters Wide
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold chain link ring measuring at 7mm wide. - Finger size 8.5, can be sized up or down - Ring weighs 7.6 grams
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miami Diamond Cuban Women Bracelet in 10k white gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom made -10k white gold -Length: 6.5"-Width: 6.5mm -Weight: 17.6 gr Good condition Retail price:$8900
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 1648 round brilliant cut = 11.39cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 6.5-inch wrist Weight...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ernesto Gonzalez Jerez Cuban Modernist Studio Sterling Silver Boar Ring
By Ernesto Gonzalez Jerez
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A handmade, one of a kind sterling silver demonic boars head ring created by Cuban born Ernesto
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

23K Solid Gold 4.5mm Cuban Link Necklace, Made in Hong Kong
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional 23K solid gold Cuban link chain necklace, crafted in Hong Kong with meticulous
Category

Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

White Gold Cuban Necklace Full of Diamonds 8.50 Carat
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally Shiny; Weight: 8.50 carat; Cut shape: round and baguette cut; Colour: F; Purity: VS; Grinding quality: Very fine; Jewel: Necklace; Weight: 62.7 grams; Hallmark: 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Onyx Cameo Gold Cuban Link Necklace with Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Onyx Cameo and 2 Cabochon Rubies weighing approximately a total of 1.50 carat. Made in Italy Circa 1980s 17 inches long
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cuban Link Bracelet in 10k Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
-10k Yellow Gold -Length: 7” -Width: 6.5mm -Weight:39.4gr -Diamonds: 8.1, VS/G
Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Solid 18K Yellow Gold Italian Made Cuban Link Bracelet 6.5"
Located in New York, NY
Solid 18K Yellow Gold Italian Made Cuban Link Bracelet 6.5" One of a kind solid gold cuban
Category

2010s European Chain Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tanisa Nahata Diamond 0.30ct. Cuban Chain Bracelet in 18Karat Yellow Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegantly crafted in 18K yellow gold, this Diamond Cuban Chain Bracelet features dazzling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

4.80 Carat Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern diamond cuban link bracelet. 752 round brilliant diamonds, 4.80 carats total. Approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant Cuban Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A unique piece of jewelry showcasing a pendant with a cabochon ruby, sapphire, and emerald
Category

Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

PANIM 20 Carat Pave Set Diamond 18k White Gold Cuban Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 20 Carat Pave set Diamond 18K White Gold Cuban Necklace Wearing a diamond Cuban chain is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Chain, 66.30 Grams, Brand New
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautifully crafted Miami Cuban link chain in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace has a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Chain, 47.30 Grams, Brand New
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautifully crafted Miami Cuban link chain in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace has a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Chain 27.60 Grams, Brand New
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautifully crafted Miami Cuban link chain in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace has a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Studded 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cuban Chain Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Studded 14K Yellow Gold Cuban Chain Bracelet. Crafted in luxurious 14k gold, this stunning
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Round Cut Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cuban Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxurious Round Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cuban Bracelet is a statement of elegance and
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Tanisa Nahata Diamond 0.15ct. Half Golden Butterfly Cuban Bracelet in 18KYG.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-Cuban chain adorned with diamond-accented golden butterflies. Perfectly balanced, this piece offers a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Cuban 99.70 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Style: Link Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 8*0.85*0.29IN Weight: 99.7 Grams Condition: Vintage And Estate Product ID: 5J796 Note: Pl...
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.68Cttw Diamond MAMA Cuban Link Chain Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
with cuban links chain. Charm length: 1.1 inches. Width: 7.6mm. Bracelet length: 7 inches. Weight: 4.66
Category

2010s Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cuban Link Drop Diamond Chain Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban Link Drop Diamond Chain Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold 1.16 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

3.1 Carat Diamond Trillion In 14K Gold Cuban Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This bold 14 karat gold Cuban chain choker features a 2.50 carat trillion cut diamond center stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

YESSAYAN Cuban Chain Band Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban Chain Band Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 1.05 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 7.9
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Yessayan Cuban Chain Band Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban Chain Band Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 1.05 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cuban Chain Trio Illusion Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban Chain Trio Illusion Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 0.57 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cuban Chain Trio Illusion Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban Chain Trio Illusion Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 0.57 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Double Frame Cuban Chain Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Frame Cuban Chain Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold 0.53 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Double Frame Cuban Chain Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Frame Cuban Chain Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold 0.53 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Men’s 3.00 Carat Diamonds Miami Cuban Link Ring 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s 3.00 Carat Diamonds Miami Cuban Link Ring 14k Gold. The ring is heavy and weights 35.5 grams
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 11.39ct Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet 18k Rose Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern diamond cuban link bracelet. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1648 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 12.27ct Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern diamond cuban link bracelet. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1648 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alexander Beverly Hills 11.39ct Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Modern diamond cuban link bracelet. High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 1648 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman rare diamond necklace cuban chain link chain silver 925
By David Yurman
Located in Jupiter, FL
A rare find, cuban link chain necklace by David Yurman in silver metal with diamonds set in a pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Classic Men s 10k Yellow Gold 24" Long Curb Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold - Semi Hollow Design Weight: 22.7 Grams Chain Type: Curb/ Cuban
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

JACOJE Cuban Link Diamond 10 mm 14k Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
JACOJE Cuban Link Diamond Band Ring Style: Band Metal: 14k Yellow Gold - 17.2 grams Size
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

LIQUIDATION, 10.23 Carats Natural Diamonds Cuban Necklace 10 K Yellow 20
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
and chunky appearance that's very much on trend with Cuban link designs. Diamonds: The diamonds have
Category

2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cuban Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of cuban jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 107 vintage or 374 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of cuban jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of cuban jewelry over the years, but those made by Yessayan, Alexander of Beverly Hills and Roberta Micheletto are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of cuban jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 290 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Finding an option in this array of cuban jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 280 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cuban Jewelry?

On average, a piece of cuban jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $7,064, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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