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2.82 CT GIA Cert. Colombian Green Emerald in Vintage 18k YG/Plat Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
2.82 CT GIA Certified Colombian Green Emerald in Vintage 18k YG Platinum Diamond Ring This
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

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

4.75 Carat Zambian Green Emerald And Diamond Ring In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
4.75 Carat Zambian Emerald And Diamond Ring In 14k Yellow Gold A striking blend of elegance and
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Tahitian South Sea Black Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ring with Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamonds Elegant and timeless, this
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.5 Carat Total GIA Certified Round Diamond Bypass Ring In 14k Rose Gold
Located in Houston, TX
elegance and modern flair. The centerpiece is a GIA-certified 0.98-carat diamond, graded I color and VS2
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

1.21 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond in 14k White Gold Contemporary Solitaire Ring
Located in Houston, TX
setting, with its one 1.21 carat round brilliant cut diamond (graded an estimate of I color and SI2
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.5 Carat Total GIA Certified Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring In 14k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
1.08 Carat Long Oval-Cut Diamond Eternity Ring in 14k Gold This unique eternity ring showcases a
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 18k White Gold Multi-Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.5 Carat Total
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Baguette and Round Brilliant Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.5 CTW This exquisite vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

AGL Certified Colombian Emeralds and GIA Diamond Dangle Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
minor oil treatment, complemented by 4.86 carats of dazzling diamonds. Diamond Breakdown: - 2 Pear
Category

2010s Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 5.88 Carat Zambian Emerald And Diamond Ring In 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
1 carat of sparkling round brilliant diamonds along the halo and band, graded F-G color and VS
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14k White Gold Multi-Shape Diamond Cocktail Ring 2 Carat Total
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Three-Diamond Shape Cocktail Ring in 2 CTW This exquisite vintage cocktail ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

9.27 Carat GIA Certified Sri Lanka Sapphire in 18k White Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
GIA as being from Sri Lanka. Made from 18k white gold, the ring also features 0.63 carats of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

3 Carat Zambian Emerald And Diamond Halo Ring In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
, surrounded by approximately 0.54 carats of sparkling white diamonds, graded VS in clarity. Crafted in 18k
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

6.01 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Ring GIA Certified in 14k White Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
6.01-carat round brilliant diamond. Accompanied by the original GIA certificate (#5231391997), this
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.93 Carat Cushion Fancy Yellow GIA Certified Diamond in 18k Yellow White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and unique yellow diamond ring, ideal for an engagement ring for a beautiful bride
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

9.5 Carat Total Sri Lanka Sapphire And Diamond Flower Bracelet In 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Link Bracelet in 18k Gold A stylish blend of modern design with a
Category

2010s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

27.72 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Bracelet AGL Certified Total 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
emerald-cut Burmese rubies and 8.04 carats of natural white diamonds. The bracelet boasts three rows of
Category

2010s Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Vittorio Antoniazzi 18K Gold Unique Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
in Width: Approx. 5.5 mm Weight: 33.40 g Diamond Details: 14 Round-Cut Natural Diamonds Estimated
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pristine 0.50 Carat Total Weight Starry Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
white gold and featuring two 0.25ct round brilliant cut diamonds, these drop earrings utilize a hinged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Roman Coin Pendant in 14k Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 18k Gold Roman Coin Pendant in 14k Gold Necklace Timeless and full of character, this Roman-style pendant charm is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, offering a classic and el...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

3.50 CTW Oval Aquamarine Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
3.50 CTW Oval Aquamarine Ring in 14K Yellow Gold This striking ladies’ ring showcases five natural oval-cut aquamarines totaling approximately 3.50 carats, each displaying a vibrant...
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Sapphire Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Oval Sapphire Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Elegant and refined, this sapphire bracelet features a continuous line of richly saturated dark blue natural sapphires, each beautifully ov...
Category

2010s Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ribbed Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings A refined take on a timeless design, these vintage 14k yellow gold twisted hoop earrings offer classic elegance with a sculptural twist...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 20in Herringbone Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 20" Herringbone Chain Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold A timeless classic, this vintage 14k yellow gold herringbone chain offers a sleek, fluid look with its smooth, reflective s...
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

James Avery Retired 14K Yellow Gold Paper Dolls Band Ring
Located in Houston, TX
James Avery Retired 14K Yellow Gold Paper Dolls Band Ring Crafted in warm 14k yellow gold, this bold band ring features a wide, sculptural design that offers both presence and comfo...
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Tri-Color Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 18K Tri-Color Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings These striking vintage hoop earrings are crafted in 18K tri-color gold, interwoven in an elegant twisted design. Details Gender: L...
Category

1990s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings These elegant vintage drop earrings are crafted in 14K yellow gold and offer a timeless, feminine silhouette. Measuring 1.30 inches in ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Natural Ruby Briolette Double Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Natural Ruby Briolette Double Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Elegant and refined, this pre-owned vintage bracelet features a series of natural AA-quality rubies beautifully fac...
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ribbed Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Ribbed Dome Ring in 14k Yellow Gold – 1980s A classic and sophisticated vintage ribbed dome ring crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, showcasing the bold yet refined design aes...
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1925 Indian Head 2 ½ Dollar US 22k Gold Coin in 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 1925 Indian Head 2 ½ Dollar US 22k Gold Coin in 14K Yellow Gold Ring This exquisite Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ring features an authentic 1925 United States, Indian Head $2½ c...
Category

Vintage 1920s American Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Piaget 1880 Lady of Liberty 10 Dollar US Gold Coin 18k Watch, Ref. 900B
By Piaget
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Piaget 1880 Lady of Liberty 10 Dollar US Gold Coin 18k Gold Watch, Ref. 900B A rare vintage timepiece by Piaget, reference 900B, crafted in 18K yellow gold and featuring an ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Blank Double Heart Tag Toggle Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Blank Double Heart Tag Toggle Necklace An iconic vintage Tiffany & Co. Double Heart Tag Toggle Necklace, expertly crafted in solid sterling silv...
Category

Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 22K 1945 2.5 Pesos Coins in 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 22K 1945 2.5 Pesos Coins in 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet This striking vintage bracelet showcases 13 authentic Mexican 2.5 Pesos coins, each crafted in rich 22K gold, set within...
Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Link Bracelets

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 22K 1945 Dos Pesos Coin in 14K Tri-Color Gold Frame Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 22K 1945 Dos Pesos Coin in 14K Tri-Color Gold Frame Ring This striking vintage ring features a 1945 Mexican Peso coin crafted in 22K yellow gold, elegantly set at the center...
Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 20in Herringbone Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
20in Herringbone Wide Chain Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold This luxurious, heavy herringbone chain necklace is comprised of interlocking 14K yellow gold links that flow like water agai...
Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy Vintage Fan Ring in Textured 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
1980s Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring This fun 1980s vintage ring delivers style and presence
Category

Vintage 1980s Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Tiffany Co. Together Wedding Band
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum Tiffany & Co. Together Wedding Band Make a timeless statement with this elegant Tiffany & Co. “Together” wedding band, crafted in luxurious platinum. Measuring 3mm wide and...
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Platinum

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Glittery Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
diameter. The bangle is textured with diamond-cut latticework and stippling that gives it a special
Category

Vintage 1980s Costa Rican Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Dallah Pitcher Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Dallah Pitcher Dangle Earrings Stand out with these striking 14K yellow gold Dallah pitcher dangle earrings—a captivating fusion of cultural charm and timele...
Category

Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Hookah Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
18k Yellow Gold Hookah Dangle Earrings Make a statement with these distinctive 18K yellow gold hookah dangle earrings—an eye-catching blend of artistry and elegance. Measuring appr...
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
14k Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline Pendant Necklace Add a touch of natural elegance to your jewelry collection with this exquisite pink tourmaline pendant, set in 14K yellow gold. The...
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Hook Dangle Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
14k Yellow Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Hook Dangle Earrings Infuse your jewelry collection with natural elegance through these captivating 14K yellow gold watermelon tourmaline dangl...
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Dangle Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
14k Yellow Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Dangle Hoop Earrings Add a touch of natural elegance to your collection with these exquisite 14K yellow gold watermelon tourmaline dangle hoop ...
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Rose Gold Cabochon-Cut Tourmaline Ring
Located in Houston, TX
18k Rose Gold Cabochon-Cut Tourmaline Ring This striking statement ring showcases a captivating cabochon-cut green tourmaline, set in warm 18k rose gold. The gemstone measures appro...
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold Watch Movado Movement
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Watch Movado Movement A refined expression of timeless elegance, this vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. ladies’ watch is meticulously crafted from lu...
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Sapphire Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Rubies and Sapphires Circa 1940s–1950s Charming and full of vintage allure, this bow-shaped brooch from the 1940s–1950s is crafted in rich 1...
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Knot Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
14K Yellow Gold Knot Earrings – Elegant & Timeless Add a touch of sophistication to your collection with these stunning 14K yellow gold knot stud earrings. Designed with classic ele...
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby Studs with Floral Earring Jackets in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Ruby Studs with Floral Earring Jackets in 14K Yellow Gold These exquisite vintage studs from the 1960s are crafted in 14K yellow gold and feature a removable pair of earring...
Category

Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950 Audemars Piguet Ref. 5143 Disco Volante Dress Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned and vintage Audemars Piguet "Disco Volante" Ref. 5143 watch, crafted in 18K white gold. This classy timepiece features a slim 32mm case and a light brown leather ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

0.80 Carat Total Blue Sapphires in 18K Yellow Gold Band
Located in Houston, TX
This 18K yellow gold band is truly one-of-a-kind. Weighing 7.1 grams with approximately 0.80 carat in natural square-cut blue sapphires, this uniquely architectural ring has nine gro...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage King Kamehameha 24k Ingot Gold Bar in 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 1980s Rare King Kamehameha 24K Gold Ingot Bar in 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings These exquisite dangle earrings feature genuine 24K gold ingot bars from the highly sought-aft...
Category

Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3.38CT Colombian Emerald in 14K Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful green step-cut Colombian emerald, weighing 3.38 carats, rests in the tasteful 4-prong basket setting atop a handmade solitaire ring. The emerald, measuring 10.16 × 7.4...
Category

2010s Colombian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Romantic 2ctw Oval Tanzanite Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Romance your loved one with this beautiful clustered vintage band. The ring is outfitted with a bouquet of nine oval-cut tanzanite stones in a pale forget-me-not blue, weighing appro...
Category

1990s Fashion Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Piaget Ref. 9131C4 Watch
By Piaget
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned and vintage 1980s Piaget Swiss wristwatch, crafted in 18K yellow gold. This bold timepiece features a 23mm square case with a 4.6mm thickness and a band that tape...
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.70 Carat Emerald In Hand Made Signet-Style 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful dark vivid green emerald-cut emerald, weighing 4.70 carats, is proudly set in a hand made bezel-style signet ring. The emerald is ungraded, natural, and measures 13.30...
Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Retro Wrist Watch
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant retro vintage wristwatch crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. This sophisticated timepiece is a true statement of timeless style. The watch features a rectangular case measur...
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Green Emerald Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your jewelry collection with these stunning vintage 14k yellow gold earrings, featuring a total of 22 vibrant princess-cut green emeralds (approximately 1.10 ctw). Exuding ti...
Category

Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold 9mm Bean Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Bean Pendant Necklace This elegant necklace features the iconic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean Pendant, expertly crafted in 18K yellow ...
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gili Mor Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of gili mor diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 14k gold. Our selection of items includes 273 vintage examples as well as 120 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of gili mor diamonds to choose from, but modern and retro gili mor diamonds are of considerable interest. Omega, Cartier and Audemars Piguet 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 154, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut, oval cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of gili mor diamonds 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 Gili Mor Diamonds?

On average, gili mor diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $2,100, while they’re typically $230 on the low end and $78,000 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.