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Natural Carved Agate Oval Woman Head 14 Karat Gold Stud Chic Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
muse, desire, independence, or good luck. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate shape Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wings 14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Carved Stud Handmade Free Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
the best quality of MOP. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.6 g (585 stamp) • Mother of Pearl carvings 1.2 x
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K White Gold Natural 5 Stone Opal Triplet Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This eternity ring is made from 585 14K White Gold with five stunning Opal Triplets. A beautiful
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Double Row .75 Carat Round Diamond Crisscross Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Stamped: 585 Natural Gemstone: Diamond Diamond Count: 34 Diamond Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Black Agate Diaspro 14 Karat Gold Stud Square Geometric Modern Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate and diaspro Size: 1.2 x 1.2 X 0.2 cm 8 carat. • Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate Green Serpentine 14 Karat Gold Stud Square Geometric Modern Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
referred to as the lucky stone or the happiness stone. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enameled Purple Flower Brooch 14Kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with satin frosted finish. Embellished with
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Tsavorite Carved Mother of Pearl Square Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
, prosperity, vigour, and compassion. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.2 g (585 stamp) • Mother of pearl 0.7 x 0.7 cm
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Green Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
youthfulness and virginity of youth. Be part of a lovely and glamorous look. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Cammeo Agate Oval Woman Head 14 Karat Gold Stud Chic Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
muse, desire, independence, or good luck. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate shape Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Agate Colour Jasper 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Chic Boho Artisan Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
provides protection and absorbs negative energy. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.18ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold mark ( 585 ) and the brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Black Jasper 14 Karat Gold Stud Square Red Cross Modern Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Jasper Size: 1.2 x 1.2 X 0.2 cm 8 carat. • Total Weight 2 g, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Black Agate Rainbow Jasper 14 Karat Gold Stud Chic Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
absorbs negative energy. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate and Jasper Size: 1.55 x 1.55
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Eero Rislakki Stone Necklace Made in Finland 1959 Smoky Quarts
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Eero Rislakki Stone Necklace Made in Finland 585 Gold, Maker NW, Helsinki Eino
Category

Vintage 1950s Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Intini Jewels Pink Oval Tourmaline 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Handmade Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
promotes a relaxed, peaceful, and even joyful state of mind. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.654 g (585 stamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby and 0.65 Carat Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
karat gold mark ( 585 ) and has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2
Category

Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Black Agate Rainbow Jasper 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Chic Boho Artisan Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
provides protection and absorbs negative energy. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Agate Green Yellow Jasper 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Chic Boho Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
provides protection and absorbs negative energy. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Agate Red Jasper 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Chic Boho Artisan Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
provides protection and absorbs negative energy. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Green Agate 14 Karat Gold Stud Square Geometric Modern Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
security and safety. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate Size: 1.2 x 1.2 X 0.2 cm 8 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Amethyst Healing 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Chic Handmade Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
positive energy in their lives. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.8 g (585 stamp) • Amethyst 7.2 - 5.3 x 4.0 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Intini Jewels Natural Citrine Quartz 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Handmade Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
of energy in and around one's body. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.77 g (585 stamp) • Citrine Quartz 7.2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Band Rings

Materials

Quartz, Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Dutch Crystal and Gold Scent- or Perfume Bottle
Located in Delft, NL
hallmark "oak leaf," it was used during 1852-1906, 14 karat (585/1000) gold. The bottle is an object of
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.78tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
Hallmarks: none, stamped ‘585’ (14 karat gold), tests as approximately 14 karat / 15 karat gold, circa 1880
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Black Agate Handmade Italian Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
balance of energies. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g (585 stamp) • Mother of pearl Size Size 2.0 x 1.7 cm 28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

16.68 Carat Turquoise and 0.47 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked to a plaque with the 14k gold mark ( 585 ) and the piece been independently tested using state of
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Wings 14 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Carved Stud Handmade Free Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
unique every day? Dare yourself to fly and grow. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g (585 stamp) • Mother of
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Mother of Pearl Carved 14 Karat Gold Handmade Stud Handmade Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Yellow Gold 0.4 g (585 stamp) • Mother of pearl Size 1.1 x 0.6 cm 6.5 carat • Total Weight 1.7 g, each
Category

2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Karat Gold Brooch Smoky Quartz Eero Rislakki Finland 1957 N. Westerback Oy
Located in Orimattila, FI
Finnish jewelry history. 14 Carat 585 gold brooch with smoky quartz stone. Size 32 mm X 23 mm, total
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Mother of Pearl Carved Carved Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Handmade Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
theories of life. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.6 g (585 stamp) • Mother of pearl Diameter 0.8 g 2 carat
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Red Jasper 14 Karat Gold Stud Oval Black Cross Modern Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
adaptability. It helps our emotions become more harmonious and balanced. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 White Gold Gourmet Link Necklace with Pendant Set with Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Arnhem, NL
is marked with 585 that stands for the 14 karat/585 gold content. In addition, it was professionally
Category

20th Century Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural Carved Agate Oval Woman Head 14 Karat Gold Stud Chic Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
muse, desire, independence, or good luck. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate shape Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Agate Red Jasper Backgammon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Chic Boho Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
provides protection and absorbs negative energy. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AMERICAN FLAG Brooch In 14Kt White Gold With 3.11 Ctw In Diamonds And Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the .585/.999 gold and signed as follow
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold,...

19th century gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone
Located in Delft, NL
floral rectangular golden floral setting. Dutch "leaf" gold hall marked (585/1000) 14 Carat The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Gold Natural Pink Coral Carved Rose Flower Stud Crafted Girl Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
red roses. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g (585 stamp) • Pink Coral carvings Size aprox: 1.8 x 1.2 cm
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14Karat Gold Brooch With Amethyst Eero Rislakki Finland 1958 N. Westerback Oy
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat 585 gold Brooch with Amethyst stone. Size 31 mm X 23 mm, total weight approx. 3.7 grams A
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Auth David Yurman 925 Silver 14k Gold Amethyst Citrine Choker Albion Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 925 Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Hallmarks: David Yurman 585 925 Total Weight: 108.4 Grams
Category

20th Century American More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Silver

14 Karat Gold Natural Pink Coral Carved Rose Flower Stud Crafted Girl Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g (585 stamp) • Pink Coral carvings 1.3 x 1,2 cm, total 8 carats, (Corallum
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Natural Opal Pink Tourmaline Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
family Jewelers. On the inside of the shank there is a Full Hallmark which includes a 585 gold purity
Category

2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Opal, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Green Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
youthfulness and virginity of youth. Be part of a lovely and glamorous look. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Yellow Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Yellow Gold 0.4 g (stamp 585) • Agate flower shape 1.6 cm diameter 10 ct • Total Weight 2.4 g, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Dutch 19th Century Crystal and Gold Scent, Perfume Bottle, Ca 1860
Located in Delft, NL
bottle with crystal cut shaped body and gold (14 Carat, 585/1000) in the shape of a jug top with gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold

14 Karat Gold Blue Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
and glamorous look. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp 585) • Agate flower green shape 2.2 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Natural Pastel Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
: Approximately 0.02ct 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 0.85g Stamped: 585 * Complimentary 16-inch chain of our
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3-Row Red Coral Bracelet with Filigree 14k Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
585/14 karat gold content. The beads have a round shape. The size of the beads is CA. 5 mm in
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

VICTORIAN 1890 GIA Bar Brooch In 14Kt Gold With 15.78 mm Natural Pearl Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
: Unmarked as usual for Victorian jewelry but electronically tested for 14kt gold as follows, .585/.999 Au
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Cluster Rose Gold Navette Ring, Austria, Around 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
us without charge gross weight: 2 grams / 0.064 troy oz unmarked, tested as 14 carat / 585 gold
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Mid-20th Century English 9 Ct Gold Small Globe Masonic Ball Pendant, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
. This chain has the Dutch gold hall mark 585/1000. This Dutch gold hallmark has been used since October
Category

Mid-20th Century English Religious Items

Materials

Gold

Vintage 5.32 Carat Oval-cut Rubellite Dragon Phoenix Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
14K Yellow Gold Stamped: 585 Total Weight: 8.48g Ring Size: 7.5 (US), O 1/2 (UK), 17 (HK), 17.7mm
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Brown Agate Flower Handmade Italian Girl Carved Stud Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
jewellery, with the best quality of precious stones. • 14 karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g (585 stamp) • Agate 2.1 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Jasper 14 Karat Gold Stud Square Chess Board Modern Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
adaptability. It helps our emotions become more harmonious and balanced. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Black Agate Mother of Pearl 14 Karat Gold Stud Square Geometric Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
adaptability. It helps our emotions become more harmonious and balanced. • 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g ( stamp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Coin Carved Flower Stud Handmade Chic Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
of MOP. • 18 karat Yellow Gold 0.4 g (585 stamp) • Mother of Pearl carvings diameter 2.0 cm, total
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasp 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
& Hallmark: 14k yellow gold. The clasp is hallmarked "585" for 14k gold.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold 585 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold 585 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, 14k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 74 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold 585 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a gold 585 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Viennese Manufactory, Liisa Vitali and UnoAErre are consistently popular. Take a look at a gold 585 featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and round cut alternatives. When shopping for a gold 585, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold 585?

On average, a gold 585 at 1stDibs sells for $2,943, while they’re typically $434 on the low end and $37,500 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.

Questions About Gold 585
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Yes, 585 Italy is usually real gold. Pieces bearing this marking are typically 14-karat gold, an alloy of 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% other metals. The word Italy signifies that a factory, workshop or artisan based in Italy produced the jewelry. Keep in mind that some counterfeiters do place hallmarks on their pieces to try to pass them off as genuine gold. As a result, you may wish to consider having a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler evaluate your piece if you have any reason to suspect that it may not be genuine gold. Find a wide range of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.