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Cartier Panthère de Cartier 18K White Gold 6.05 Ct Diamond, Emerald, Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold and black ceramic. The pendant is set with a single emerald as the panther's eye, has 6.05
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 6.85 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
6.02 Carats set in the center. The emerald is very clean and completely eye clean. Center Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

7.84 Carat GIA Certified Oval Emerald Diamond Pendants in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
18k yellow gold oval drop pendant features a fine quality 7.84 carat Colombian emerald that is eye
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French Edwardian 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Cabochon Emerald Ring - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
cat's eye cabochon emerald that has a GIA report in the center of a gorgeous Edwardian diamond mounting
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bird Shape Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with an emerald as eye and diamonds on the head and on the tail. This brooch was totally
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in Gold and Silver, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vivid green color of the emeralds keeps an eye looking at them, and old rose cut diamonds give a subtle
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Phoenix Heart Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mottling - flush set. Accented by a bezel set emerald cabochon eye - bright green. With a very fine
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Emerald Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Earrings 5.83 Total Carat Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
transparent to the naked eye. Surrounding the emerald are diamonds of approx. 2.19 carats. The Diamonds are G
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Art Deco 14.57 carat Emerald Cabochon, Diamond and Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A pair of art-deco looking 14.57 carat eye-catching emerald cabochon dangle earrings in 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Cushion Cut Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
cushion-cut natural emerald, radiating rich, vibrant colour that captivates the eye. This beautiful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Emerald Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring 5.80 Total Carat Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
transparent to the naked eye. Surrounding the emerald are diamonds of approx. 2.09 carats. The Diamonds are G
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

1950s 1.05 Carat Emerald and Sapphire Enamel and Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
total of forty eight pavé set cabochon cut emeralds, totalling 1.05cts. The eye is set with a pear cut
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, 1990s 3 Stone Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
timeless charm. The lush green hue of the emerald captivates the eye, while the diamonds on either side
Category

Late 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Picchiotti Onyx, Emerald and Diamond Leopard Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Picchiotti
Located in London, England
with a cabochon emerald collar and eye and is secured to reverse with a double pin fitting. Due to the
Category

1990s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Engagement Ring, Cathedral Ring, Emerald Cut Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond Shape: Emerald Diamond Clarity: VS2 (Excellent, Eye Clean) Diamond Color: F (Excellent, Colorless
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.77tcw 18K AAA+ Colombian Cushion Cut Emerald Half Moon Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
has a rich green color and glow. This emerald has very good eye clarity with natural Jardins that
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified Minor 15 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Pendent/Necklace 18 K Y Gold
Located in New York, NY
, breathtaking, statement Emerald and diamond necklace. This eye-catching pendant necklace features a 3.2 ct
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

2.70ct Diamond Eternity Ring Vintage 18k White Gold 4 Emerald Cut Band Stacker
Located in Torrance, CA
alternative wedding band. The emerald cut diamonds are eye clean and offer great sparkle and fire. The ideal
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Emerald Diamond Gold Jade Onyx Ebony Beaded Bracelet Lot of 4
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- 14k gold, Indonesian hand carved ebony wood mother of pearl evil eye charm 2) Tourmaline Emerald Evil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Jade, Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Diamond Ruby Gold Onyx Emerald Agate Beaded Bracelet Lot of 6
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
bead 4) Tiger's Eye Emerald Polki Diamond Beaded Bracelet: - 925 sterling silver pave diamond polki
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Hematite, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gol...

Cartier Paris Khandy Elephant Charm In 18Kt Gold With VVS Diamonds And Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant cut diamonds, 0.70 carats, white colorless E/F color, VVS-1 clarity. Emerald: The elephant's eye
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Shaped Fire Opal 2.70 Carat Bezel Set Dome Yellow Gold Ring Size 6
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
" Introducing our exquisite and unusual Emerald Shaped Fire Opal Bezel Set Dome Ring in luxurious 14 karat
Category

2010s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
visible to the naked eye. The emeralds are without any treatment (only minor oil) The emerald is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Murano Emerald Color Glass and Brass Mid-Century Consolle Wall Mirror, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A strong emerald color frame, reach the eye of the beholder, leaving him entranced; of Murano
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dancer Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vintage Dancing Woman Pendant in 14k Gold with Tiger's Eye, Amethyst & Gem Doublets, circa 1940
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold

Mughal Magnificenct Traditional Navratan Rose Cut Diamond Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
real Polki Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Navratan " means it has all 9 gems Emerald, Ruby
Category

1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Emerald, Garnet, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Ye...

Classic Indian wedding jewellery, Navratna gold and diamond polki pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
, cat's eye, yellow sapphire and emerald. The pendant is studded with top quality syndicate diamond polkis
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pea...

Victorian Multi-Gem Silver 14K Two-Tone Gold Navantra Antique Curb Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
single cut diamond set in silver - quality consistent with cut and age Flanked by emerald, garnet
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hessonite, Gol...

18K gold Indian Jadau navratna polki pendant Kundan Meena polki pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Presenting a refined piece of Indian elegance: this 18K gold Navratan pendant is a compact yet powerful expression of cultural richness and spiritual harmony. Set with the nine sacre...
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Dancing Peacock Reversible Navratan Vintage Necklace 14K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
gold pendant with Chain "Navratan " means it has all 9 gems Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire , Coral, Pearl
Category

1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Ye...

A indian and islamic heritage Mughal multi gem pendant in 18K gold Navratna
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Presenting a refined piece of Indian elegance: this 18K gold Navratan pendant is a compact yet powerful expression of cultural richness and spiritual harmony. Set with the nine sacre...
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

Sabbadini Milano Agate Beads Necklace in 18kt Gold 45 Cts of Natural Gemstones
By Sabbadini
Located in Miami, FL
, such red coral, cats eye, red rubies, green emeralds, yellow sapphires, white natural pearls, orange
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Ca...

22K indian bridal navratna diamond polki necklace set Indian wedding jewellery
Located in Bangkok,, TH
, emerald, sapphire, coral, cat’s eye, garnet, hessonite, diamond, and pearl), each chosen for its unique
Category

2010s Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hessonite, 22k...

Tiffany Winking Cat Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
a winking cat set with 30 faceted rubies as the body and an emerald as an eye and a ruby as the nose.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Three-Tier Crystal 14kGold Diamond Sapphire Symbol DropPendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
/Emerald along with combination Evil Eye, Clover, Butterfly Motif, Peace Sign, or Hand. Comes with 18 inch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Fox-Terrier 18kt Gold Pin
Located in Vannes, FR
Brooche Fox-Terrier in Gold 18 Carat Cicared With an Eye in Emerald. 12 grams
Category

Vintage 1960s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

3.20 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Studs
Located in London, GB
, anniversary, birthday or a special occasion. Available with other gemstones, such as emerald and sapphire. 18
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedon...

Lovely Bicolor Tourmaline Cut Gemstone 1.25 CT Afghan Tourmaline for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
: Eye Clean SHAPE: Emerald CUT: Emerald Cut Rigin: Afghanistan TREATMENT: None CERTIFICATE: Available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Van Cleef Arpels Playful Elephant Clip
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Riverdale, NY
pave accented tusks and cabochon emerald cabochon eye. Clip back fittings with safety plunger. Signed
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold and Gem Set Winking Kitty Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
in length x 1 1/8 inch wide, centrally set with a Coral and an Emerald in the Eye. Nicely detailed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold

1970s Large Diamond Gold Unicorn Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds totaling 1 Carat and further accented with a very fine color Emerald for the Eye.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Late 19th century vari-coloured gem and diamond bracelet, c.1880
Located in Firenze, IT
, sapphire,emerald,pink sapphire,light blue sapphire,emerald,purple spinel, cat's eye and sapphire. Length
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Hematite Dolphin Spartacus Chain Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
up of hematite with yellow gold detailing. The Dolphin has a single oval cut emerald set as the eye
Category

20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Hematite, Yellow Gold

Cartier Hematite and Yellow Gold Dolphin Charm/Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
oval cut emerald set as the eye, with a weight of approximately 0.12ct. The pendant measures 3.5cm in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Griffin Pin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
, its form adorned with diamonds, emeralds, and a single ruby eye that adds a fiery touch of life. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Jean Charles Mid 20th Century Multi-Gem Gold Platinum Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
cabochons, and an emerald cabochon eye. The tail of the bird is set on a hinge to allow movement
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.80 Carat Ruby Diamond Cluster Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Halo Oval Round Cut
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
wedding, anniversary, birthday or a special occasion. Available with other gemstones, such as emerald and
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...

Valentin Magro Madeira Citrine Peridot Gold Seahorse Brooch
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
features various precious gems, a emerald is set as the eye of the seahorse, more peridot stones as well as
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Gemstone Yellow Gold Duck Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
bird has a beak made of bright angel skin coral with an eye made of emerald. Lastly, the bird's wings
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Goshwara Contemporary Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gossip Three Stone Ring
By Goshwara
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring features three basket set and emerald cut citrines. Eye clean and very well matched in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 2.26 Carats Burma Ruby Diamonds set in Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vivid Shape Octagonal Clarity Very eye clean Cut Emerald Origin Burma (Myanmar) Treatments Heated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bulgari Color Treasures Collection Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Earrings in 18KYG
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Bulgari Color Treasures collection multi-gemstone hanging tassel earrings feature eye
Category

2010s Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Certified 21.27 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A statement, emerald cut, eye-clean Tanzanite cocktail ring with trapeze shaped white diamond side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers Gemstone Diamond Multi-Color Gold Parrot Brooch
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Southampton, PA
totaling 1.35 carats, charming sapphires, splendid turquoise stones and a stunning emerald as an eye.
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

Hammerman Brothers Gemstone Diamond Multi-Color Gold Parrot Brooch
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Southampton, PA
totaling 1.35 carats, charming sapphires, splendid turquoise stones and a stunning emerald as an eye.
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

9.7 carat Ametrine Ring w All Natural Diamond Halo in Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Treatment: Heated Hardness: 7 Cut: Faceted Clarity: Eye-clean Shape: Emerald Cut Cut: Faceted / Barrel Cut
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Cartier Diamond Yellow Gold Elephants Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
pave, and each elephant has an eye made of emerald. Retail Price: $8,000.00 Included Items
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Emerald Eye For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate emerald eye for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect emerald eye among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic emerald eye over the years, but those made by Cartier, Emilio! and Van Cleef Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any emerald eye from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 740 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. An emerald cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding an emerald eye for sale for women should be easy, but there are 554 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Eye?

On average, an emerald eye at 1stDibs sells for $3,995, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $8,960,644 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.