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Christian Dior Vintage Large Oval Openwork Two Bird Leaf Branch Flower Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Oriental Style Extra Large Oval Openwork Two Bird Leaf Branch Flower
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

14k Gold Bird on Branch Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold bird on branch ring with natural sapphires and carved mother of pearl flowers
Category

2010s Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

14k Gold Bird on Branch Ring
14k Gold Bird on Branch Ring
$476 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Bird on branch 14k gold ring with garnets
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round garnets. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bird on branch 14k gold ring with garnets
Bird on branch 14k gold ring with garnets
$467 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Bird on Branch 14k gold Ring with Sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold bird on branch ring with natural sapphires. September birthstone ring. Blue
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bird on Branch 14k gold Ring with Sapphires
Bird on Branch 14k gold Ring with Sapphires
$571 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Owl on Branch Tie Tac Pin Vintage 14 Karat Gold Men s Fine Estate Bird Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage owl on a branch tie tac pin (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Retro Yellow Gold Birds on a Branch Gem Brooch Circa 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14K yellow gold brooch depicting two birds perched on a branch, set with three natural rubies
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Mother and Baby Bird Brooch in 18kt Gold
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting Mother and Baby Bird Brooch by Spectra Fine Jewelry captures a heartwarming moment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Stone Birds on Branches Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
lazuli. Three round-cut diamonds (approx. 0.08 ct each) shimmer subtly on the gold branches, adding a
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade, Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Phoenix Earrings, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
birds, on eight-cut diamond set branches, with calibré cut ruby, channel set flames, mounted in platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum

Birds Perched on a Branch Multi Gem Stones Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Birds on Branch bezel set with Peridot, Pink Tourmaline and Blue Topaz, Ruby set eyes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Brooch circa 1960 Yellow Gold 18 Carat Enamel Bird on a Branch
Located in Paris, FR
Delicate 18-carat yellow gold brooch representing a Bird on a branch Around 1960-70. The bird and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Gold Amethyst Tourmaline Diamond Pair Twin Birds on Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 10.02 Grams Overall Height: 34.2mm (1.3") Overall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring - Red birds ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
gemstone ring. 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring, Nature Inspired Lovable Ring. Unique Birds Jewelry. Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring - Blue birds ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
gemstone ring. 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring, Nature Inspired Lovable Ring. Unique Birds Jewelry. Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring - Yellow birds ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
gemstone ring. 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring, Nature Inspired Lovable Ring. Unique Birds Jewelry. Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring - Purple birds ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
gemstone ring. 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring, Nature Inspired Lovable Ring. Unique Birds Jewelry. Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring - Red birds ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
gemstone ring. 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring, Nature Inspired Lovable Ring. Unique Birds Jewelry. Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, bullfinch on branch painting, Mother of pearl earrings studs.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with round rubies and bullfinch birds on branch drawing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Enamel Two Parrot Bird On A Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage pin brooch depicting two parrots sitting on a branch. It is crafted in 18K gold
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Bullfinch On Branch Of Rowan Tree, carved mother of pearl pendant
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bullfinch On Branch Of Rowan Tree, carved mother of pearl pendant/ Red bird pendand/ Bullfinch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring - Blue and Pink birds ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
gemstone ring. 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring, Nature Inspired Lovable Ring. Unique Birds Jewelry. Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow Gold Wedding Ring, Nature Inspired Lovable Ring. Unique Birds Jewelry. Metal stamp: 14k Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring
Two Love birds 14k Gold Ring
$643 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Diamond Birds on a Pearl Branch Vintage Style Brooch in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three little singing birds sitting on a branch. Each bird has been studded with sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Birds on a Branch in 18kt Gold , 13.89ct, Semi Precious Stones, Diamonds Brooc
Located in Antwerp, BE
2 Birds on a Branch in 18kt Gold With 13.89ct. Semi Precious Stones, Diamonds, Pink Sapphire Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Coro Craft birds brooch on branch, enamailing, gold plated Sterling, 1940 s USA
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
2 Coro Craft brooches, Birds on branch, gold plated Sterling , enamailing, rhinestones, 1942 USA
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Love Birds w/ Nest on Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
birds are perched on a high-polished branch and are wonderfully detailed with a nice textured finish at
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold GIA Ruby Diamond Carved Emerald 3D Bird on Branch Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Total Carat Weight: 2.80 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 30.55 Grams Overall Diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Bird on a Branch Brooch with 11.26ct. Opal and .50 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This lovely vintage bird brooch is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with small touches of white gold
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lifelike E. Wolfe Co.Bird on a Branch with White Yellow Diamonds in 18K Gold
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
workmanship and attention to detail. This particular bird on a branch is lifelike and dimensional. Only an
Category

Mid-20th Century English Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Birds Parrots Pearl Branch Vintage Style Brooch 14K Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Three little singing birds sitting on a branch. Each bird has been studded with sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Sapphire Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Bird Brooch. This adorable little bird is standing on a branch and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Bird Bar Pin of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Edwardian Bird on Branch Bar Pin in 15ct Gold with Turquoise & Pearls, Circa 1910–1920 A delicate
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch, French Two birds on a branch, round-cut emerald and
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rossi 18K Gold Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Bird Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rossi 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise & Lapis Bird Brooch Circa 1960 A mid-century figural brooch
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt solid gold ring with round amethysts
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round amethysts. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt solid gold ring with round amethysts
14kt solid gold ring with round amethysts
$524 Sale Price / item
44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round garnets
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round garnets. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt solid gold ring with round garnets
14kt solid gold ring with round garnets
$471 Sale Price / item
44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round garnets
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round garnets. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt solid gold ring with round garnets
14kt solid gold ring with round garnets
$524 Sale Price / item
44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round sapphires
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round sapphires. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt solid gold ring with round sapphires
14kt solid gold ring with round sapphires
$514 Sale Price / item
40% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round topazes
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round topazes. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt solid gold ring with round topazes
14kt solid gold ring with round topazes
$524 Sale Price / item
44% Off
14kt solid gold ring with round citrines
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with round citrines. Shell flower gold ring. Bird on branch ring. Bird ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt solid gold ring with round citrines
14kt solid gold ring with round citrines
$514 Sale Price / item
40% Off
14K Yellow Gold Heart Bird Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pendant measuring 1.5" by 1.25 ". Pendant shows two beautiful love birds swinging on a
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bird Brooch Pin on Coral with Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
crystalline texture. The bird is perched on a coral branch finished with black onyx, giving the brooch a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k G...

Tiffany Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch A small textured bird on a single branch with
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl Set Bird Swallow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
15ct yellow gold, modelled as a swallow perched serenely on a flowering branch. The bird’s form is
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cherny 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald Ruby Figural Bird Brooch
By Cherny
Located in Philadelphia, PA
jewelry company 'Altmann + Cherny'. In 18 yellow gold with white diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and
Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Handcraft Bird 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Coral Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Beautiful 18 karat white gold brooch created with a bird studded with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

20th Century Vintage Diamond Emerald Bird 19.2kt Tricolor Gold Portuguese Brooch
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Bird Brooch in 19.2kt Tricolor Gold, Mid-20th Century, Portugal
Category

20th Century Portuguese Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique French 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with rubies and pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
for 18kt gold, the brooch features a beautifully textured bird perched on a branch. The bird’s eyes
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Textured Bird Brooch with Sapphire Cabochon Eye
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This whimsical 18 karat yellow gold brooch is artfully designed in the form of a charming bird
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Whimsical Owl Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a whimsical owl perched on a branch with dimensional features With an engraved body and
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris 18kt Gold Bird Brooch with Ruby Eye, Circa 1920s
By Boucheron
Located in Braintree, GB
bird, perched elegantly on a gold branch, is richly detailed with individually sculpted feathers and a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Bird Brooch White gold brooch set with 113 round diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro 1930 Cockatoo Bird Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The platinum and 14K yellow gold cockatoo is sitting on an engraved golden branch. The bird has a
Category

Mid-20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Bird Brooch Pin, 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable 18 karat yellow gold and ruby bird brooch pin by renowned French jewelry house Boucheron
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise and Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
branch. The birds are adorned in gold with meticulously detailed beaks, feathers and feet, and feature
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Multi-Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cockatiel Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized cockatiel bird perched on a branch with hanging tail Comprised of pavé set
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

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Gold Birds On Branch Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold birds on branch jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 23 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold birds on branch jewellery 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold birds on branch jewellery over the years, but those made by Boucheron, Tiffany Co. and Coach House are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold birds on branch jewellery can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 9 Sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a gold birds on branch jewellery, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Birds On Branch Jewellery?

The price for a gold birds on branch jewellery starts at $520 and tops out at $15,009 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,801.

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.