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Vintage French Artist s Palette 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
of paint represented in green, yellow and red enamel; with a pair of paint brushes through the thumb
Category

Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
of sparkling diamonds. Available in turquoise, red and white enamel. See matching ring part of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Enamel Figural Dutch Clog or Klomp Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the traditional Dutch klompen) with red enamel accent to the interior. With an integral bail and jump
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18k Gold Enamel Figural Dutch Clog or Klomp Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the traditional Dutch klompen) with red enamel accent to the interior. With an integral bail and jump
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Russian Easter Egg A.Bragin 88 Silver Champlevé Enamel / 104gr
Located in SE
cups. The exterior is engraved and enameled in Cobalt Blue, Turquoise blue, White and Dark Red. The
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Antique 1890s Russian Modern Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Theodor Fahrner Jugendstil Art Nouveau Enamel Gold Brooch
By Fahrner
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
pearl and a red enamelled ring around it in the center, hinged to a diamond-set column and surrounded by
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

French Art Deco Love Thermometer 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
with white, red and black enamel to show a red love heart at the base with the temperature rising from
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Gold Tone Red Enamel Floral Clip-On Earrings
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
. It is gold plated and adorned with red enamel. Signed: “YSL. Made in France” (shown in photos
Category

20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings

1990s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Red Blue Enamel Round Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
adorned with red and blue enamel. Signed: “YSL. Made in France” (shown in photos). Diameter: 4.7cm
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

1960 s Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ferris Wheel Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with opaque enamel Red, green, blue, and yellow - displaying minimal wear Completed by jump ring bale
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pink Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Enamel Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats of sparkling diamonds. Available in turquoise, red and white enamel. See matching ring part of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

French Virgin Mary Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
blue and red enamel designed as the Virgin Mary with a motif of roses. The reverse engraved with a
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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cute Enamel Diamond Pig Necklace in 18kt White Gold - 0.08ctw, 18", New
Located in West Hempstead, NY
White Gold for a Sleek, Timeless Finish 0.08ctw Natural GH SI Round Diamonds for Sparkle Red Enamel Pig
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

HIDALGO Enameled Round Bombe Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
By Hidalgo
Located in Miami, FL
guilloche patterns which are topped with application of red hard glass enamels. Accented on top with
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20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Imperial Russian Passover XB Egg Enamel solid 56 Gold / 3.65gr
Located in SE
in solid 56 / 14K Gold finished with fine translucent Guilloche Enamel spread around abbreviation
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Double Snake Bracelet Coiled Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Torrance, CA
(circa 1880s to 1900s). Red and green enamel adorn the snakes. Some loss to the enamel given the age of
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Meghna Jewels Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Enamel Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
of sparkling diamonds. Available in turquoise, red and white enamel. See matching ring part of this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Enamel 18K Gold Platinum Race Horse Antique Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 carat total Jockey features opaque red, white, and blue enamel
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold Enamel Golf Caddy Bag Charm for a Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bag with golf clubs. The caddy bag with red enamel to its middle and black enamel stripes to the top
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant Watch in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique pocket watch, round case. The back is white enamel
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

LE COULTRE 1890 Baroque Miniature Pendant Watch in 18Kt Gold Guilloche Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
decorations of scrolls and details of guilloche with applications of red enamel. The watch is very rare and
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Antique 1890s Swiss Baroque Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Japan Flag Kimono Figure Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage Art Deco 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant set with red and white enamel designed
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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
Mary with plique-a-jour red and blue enamel surround designed as a radiant set of gothic arches. Signed
Category

Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Pendant Egyptian ANKH Key Of Life Enamels solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
Egyptian handmade Ankh or ☥ Crux Ansata pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold inlaid with Red,Green
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Vintage 1960s Egyptian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Etruscan Style 18K Gold 13ct Amethyst, Pearl Black Enamel Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique gold, amethyst, pearl and enamel bracelet set with a cabochon amethyst, one seed pearl
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1820 Nordic Life Love Death Poison Pin Enamel 18K Gold / 1.36gr
Located in SE
/ or Death. Engraved and enameled with Bright Red, Grass Green, Sky Blue and Black on solid 18K. Pin
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 14K Gold / 3.92 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
Category

Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

England 1950 Post War Enameled Airplane Pendant Charm In 9Kt Yellow Gold
By RAF
Located in Miami, FL
blue, white and red hot enamel. Pin on Allied Planes WWII The plane is a miniature of the Spitfire
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Vintage 1950s English Post-War Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Becker Holy Communion Plique-A-Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
By Edmond-Henri Becker
Located in London, GB
the veiled recipient. Set with red, blue and turquoise plique-a-jour enamel to represent the stained
Category

Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

French E Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
Located in London, GB
Mary with plique a jour red, blue, green and colourless enamel surround. Signed E. Dropsy, stamped with
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Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Merrin I Love You Diamond Enamel Flowers 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By Merrin
Located in London, GB
set to the centre of a field of flowers in red, blue and green enamel on a textured background
Category

Vintage 1950s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

20th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Black Enamel Star Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
white enamel, the hands are black, the Roman numerals are blue, and the seconds are red. The back is
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

French 1790 Georgian Guilloche Enameled Pendant 18Kt Gold 4.26 Diamonds Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
of brooches, rings and pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have been given the
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Antique 1790s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Elizabeth Gage 1989 London Enameled Egyptian Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold With Jade
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
geometric Egyptians motifs and embellished with a pair of carved scarabs and applications of red enamel over
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Vintage 1980s English Egyptian Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Coral Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
also Enamel, Freshwater Pearls, Ceramic (White Ring) and Turquoise. The Length of the Necklace is 45cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...

18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work This impeccable
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...

SECRET BOX In The Shape of An Enameled Egg Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
are decorated with red glass enamel and mounted with forty-four natural white colorless diamonds. The
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Vintage 1960s German Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage David Webb Cat Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
made of 18 karat yellow gold, white, red and green enamel, and accented with diamonds. The diamonds are
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Gold Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Coral Stud Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
connected by the carved coral and gold loops. The vivid red coral and satin finish of the black enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Italian 925 Sterling Silver Enamel Three Matches Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
silver matches with an enamel painted tip on gold, red and green colors. It is hallmarked Italy and 925
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Islamic Pendant Intaglio Red Onyx solid 14K Gold / 11.3gr
Located in SE
in solid 14K Gold, hanger in 18K / likely later replacement. 51 mm long x 40 mm high incl. hanger x
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Early 20th Century Asian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Dangle Earrings Leaves solid 18K Gold Yellow White Red /4.5gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage Leaves dangles with parts in solid 18K Yellow White and Rose / Red Gold combined
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Platinum with 2.56 Ct Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
the appearance of brooches, rings and pendants. Guilloché enamel refers to metal pieces that have been
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

European Dangle Earrings 11ct natural Red Coral solid 14K Gold / 11gr
Located in SE
A pair of larger dangles in solid 14K Orange Gold featuring natural / untreated Red Precious Coral
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

European Dangle Earrings natural Red Coral solid 14K Rose Gold / 12gr
Located in SE
A pair in solid 14K Rose Gold with suspended and moving crescents decorated with natural
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Vintage 1950s European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Egyptian Revival Enameled Pharaoh Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
simple spring ring clasp beside a small plaque stamped with a "14K" gold purity mark. The color
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
Located in SE
myths. Cameo carved with great accuracy and attention to detail on natural banded Red Onyx. This Stone
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique French Locket Pendant Maenad Cameo banded Red Onyx 18K White Gold / 18.2
Located in SE
Antique French Pendant / Locket in solid 18K White Gold inlaid with a hand-carved cameo of Maenad
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Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro stud Earrings natural 10ctw Red Coral solid 18K Gold / 6.45 gr
Located in SE
Gold with well polished and highly reflective cabochons of Red Precious coral measuring Ø 14 mm x 9 mm
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Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique German Earrings natural Red Coral Seed Pearls solid 585/14K Gold / 0.9gr
Located in SE
, Gold is Yellow with Green tint, approximate weight of Coral here ca 1ctw, Each earring is 25 mm long
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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Necklace 21K Gold 7.8 ctw 12natural Blue Red Green Sapphires Rubies/5.1g
Located in SE
Necklace in solid 21K Gold featuring 12 Green and Blue Sapphires mixed with pinky-red rubies. All
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20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold

Chatelaine in Gold and Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Paris, FR
rings and topped with a crown embellished with pearls and inlaid with small green and red stones. Below
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Carved Emerald Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
lucious red rubies with black enamel. This magnificent masterpiece, handcrafted in white gold.    Brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Antique Austrian Bracelet natural Red Coral Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 12gr
Located in SE
,often adding parts in solid Gold and further embellishments with Enamels of multiple colors and Pearls
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Antique 1870s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Antique Austrian Neckalce natural Red Coral Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 27.7gr
Located in SE
Gold,often adding parts in solid Gold and further embellishments with Enamels of multiple colors and
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Antique 1870s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Coral, Silver, Gold-filled

HOLBEINESQUE 1860 Russell Renaissance Revival Pendant 19Kt Gold Pearls Fire Opal
Located in Miami, FL
of green, blue and red glass enamel floral motifs. The piece is centered by a gorgeous precious fire
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Antique 1860s English Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

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Gold And Red Enamel Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold and red enamel ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 36 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect gold and red enamel ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A gold and red enamel ring from Stambolian, Hidalgo and Charlotte Allison — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any gold and red enamel ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 17 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a gold and red enamel ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold And Red Enamel Ring?

On average, a gold and red enamel ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,200, while they’re typically $399 on the low end and $14,400 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.