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Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald, Pearls Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald, Pearls & Sapphire Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald Honey Citrine Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Green Emerald & HoneyCitrine Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Set in 18K Gold, 3.80 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Diamond, Sapphire Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Diamond, Sapphire & Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Emerald and Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A spectacular pair of vibrant green emerald and diamond cluster earrings set in 18k white and
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Handcrafted Bezel Set Oval Zambian Emerald Signet Ring with 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this Handcrafted Bezel Set Oval Emerald Signet Ring showcases a vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Band - 18k Round .89ctw French Set Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .52ctw Cut: Round Color: Green Natural Diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Blue Sapphire, Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Emerald Earrings Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Blue Sapphire 4.70 carats, Cabochon Ruby 2.11 carats and Cabochon Emerald 0.72 carat
Category

2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Ring Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Sapphire, Emerald Amethyst & Diamond Ring Set In 18K & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, 18k Gold

Angara Natural Martini-Set Round Emerald Stud Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Cut Amethyst Prong Set Ring (Approx. 19.20-Carats), 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
A captivating vintage gemstone ring showcasing a stunning emerald-cut amethyst, weighing
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set emerald baguette diamond linear pendant necklace The enchanting pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 15.94 carats, Colombian Emerald Cabochon Diamonds Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Emeralds, Sapphire Opal Ring Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphire & Opal Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Channel Set Square Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring 4.60ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
design showcases approximately 2.40 carats of lush, vivid green natural square cut emeralds, their rich
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Green Emerald Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

2.88ct 18K Cushion Cut Emerald Solitaire Ring - Minty Green Bezel Set Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a bespoke Colombian emerald solitaire cushion-cut ring, elegantly set in buttery 18K
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

2.80 Carat Natural Oval-Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning ring featuring a 2.809 Carat Natural Emerald and 0.18 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Red Natural Rubies - 76
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire, Emerald Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Retro Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Emerald Retro Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds - 5
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

14K Gold 1.80ct Oval Cut Solitaire Emerald Ring, 8mm Bezel Set Unisex Pinky Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
good luster. The emerald takes center stage, securely bezel set in an 8.0mm gold band setting, oriented
Category

2010s Zambian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Natural, Zambian Emerald Diamonds Engagement Ring Set in 18K White Gold
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight
Category

2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Amethyst Prong Set Ring (Approx. 3.40-Carats), 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
: Emerald Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Three Stone Ring Metal: Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Natural Zambian Emerald Swirl Diamond Pendant Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold natural zambian emerald swirl diamond pendant necklace earrings set The pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 0.60 carats, Zambian Emerald Tapered Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1.82ct Emerald Cut Diamond Bezel Set Eternity Band in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek 18k white gold eternity band showcases a continuous row of emerald cut diamonds, exuding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage-Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Emerald Station Bracelet for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this Vintage-Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and 22 Karat Gold Vintage Filigree Dangle Earring and Ring Set
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
wearable. Ring is 22k gold with a hammered, rustic texture and a matching, bezel set rose-cut Emerald (0.46
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald, Ruby Diamond Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintgae Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emeralds
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Classical Roman Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Roman Malakov 5.94 Carat Total Emerald Cut Bezel-Set Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A timeless tennis bracelet showcasing 61 emerald-cut diamonds weighing 5.94 carats total, bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, carved Aquamarine, Emerald Rose cut Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, one of a kind, Aquamarines & Emeralds Dangle Earrings set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 8.16 carats Zambian Emerald Yellow Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 2.42 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

18k Gold Ring Sapphire Diamonds Gem-Set Garden Motif Featuring a Nightingale
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
18k Gold Ring Sapphire Diamonds Gem-Set Garden Motif Featuring a Nightingale The Andalusian Garden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.30 carats with Emerald 0.78 carat and Diamond 0.95 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 6.35 carats Zambian Emerald cabochon Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and unique, modern style, Emerald Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless and elegant, this Bezel Set Round Emerald Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring features a
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mother of Pearl Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 5.71 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Emerald Dangle Earrings set in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Ladies Gold Bracelet, 18 Karat Gold, Set with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
Ladies Gold Bracelet set with Diamonds and Emeralds. 18 Karat yellow gold. Finest goldsmith work
Category

Early 2000s Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

22/24K gold nephrite jade Mughal amulet/haldali set with emerald and rubies
Located in Bangkok,, TH
, emerald and rubies all set with 24K gold. Suspended from a delicate 22K gold element accented with
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 24k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Diamond Emerald Ring Set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Emerald Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold Silver Natural Emeralds
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” 20 Carat Emerald Pink Fancy Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” 20 Emerald & Pink Fancy Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Green Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Sapphire Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Emerald Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Green Emerald Red Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Invisibly Set Faux Emerald Flower Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Invisibly Set Faux Emerald Flower Earrings from the 1990's. Clip back fittings with square cut
Category

1990s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cabochon Emerald with Diamond Serpent Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 1.24 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Hancocks 1.56ct Antique Russian Emerald Set in a Contemporary 22ct Gold Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Russian emerald weighing 1.56ct and with no oil treatment, bezel set within a finely hand crafted 22ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

2.75 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald East To West Bezel Set Solitaire Ring 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning East-to-West emerald solitaire engagement or right-hand ring in 14K yellow
Category

2010s American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Cabochon, carved Blue Sapphire, Ruby Diamonds Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, classical style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Ruby Dangle Earrings set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Crystal Emerald Diamond Chandelier Victorian Earrings Set in 14K Gold Silver
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and one of a kind pair of Crystal & Diamonds Victorian Chandelier earrings set in
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Necklace Set In 18 K Gold Beautiful Necklace This Necklace
Category

1990s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cabochon Emerald with Diamond Earrings set in 18K Yellow/White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 5.61 carats with Diamond 3.18 carats Earrings set in 18K Yellow/White Gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold &Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Emerald & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Natural Cabochon Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

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Emerald Jewelry Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of emerald jewelry sets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 609 vintage versions or 894 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of emerald jewelry sets to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary emerald jewelry sets are of considerable interest. Single Stone, OGI Ltd and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 1031, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of emerald cut, round cut and oval cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of emerald jewelry sets for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Emerald Jewelry Sets?

Prices for emerald jewelry sets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,762,331, while emerald jewelry sets, on average, fetch $5,035.

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.

Questions About Emerald Jewelry Sets
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best setting for an emerald-cut diamond is a matter of personal preference. For emerald-cut diamonds, solitaire and pavé settings are popular. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone’s imperfections, so the gem’s clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. Find antique and vintage emerald-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.