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Bochic “Orient” Elephant Brooch, Sapphire, Emerald Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Elephant Brooch, Sapphire, Emerald Set In 18K Gold and Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate,...

Platinum Diamond, Sapphire Ruby Brooch in Flower Setting
Located in London, GB
with sparkling diamonds, vibrant sapphires, and rich rubies. Made up of round brilliant cut & emerald
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Pave Pink Dolphin Pin Clip Colorful Brooch
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. • Yellow gold 18k • Rubies ​​pavé 8 carats • Diamond pavé 0.25 carats • Emerald 0.08 carats • Dimensions
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Romantic Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Blue Fire Opal, Ruby Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Candy Butterfly” Blue Fire Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Brooch From the “Capri” collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...

Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Parrots Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
and white gold; black onyx beaks, ruby and emerald eyes, onyx perch. Unique and Fabulous as you are…A
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Peacock Ruby, Multi Sapphires Tsavorite Brooch
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Peacock Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Tsavorite Brooch Set 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Sterling Silver, ...

Bochic “Capri” Fire Opal, Ruby Multi Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Fire Opal, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Brooch Set In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Capri
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Coral Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Floral Lapel Brooch/Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
by two diamonds approx: 0.35 cttw, I color, VS clarity and two emeralds with 1 blue sapphire and
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral

KURT WAYNE Articulated Crab Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Onyxes, Rubies Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, etc. Item markings include “KW” or “Kurt Wayne” with the karat of gold or
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant with Diamond and Sapphire Pin / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
*** Can be worn as a bracelet charm, Pendant or a pin METAL TYPE: 18k Yellow Gold STONE WEIGHT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Gold and Gem set Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th Century, 14K yellow gold Butterfly Brooch, set with Old Mine cut Diamonds, Sapphires
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Sapphire & Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Brooch
Category

20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, 18k G...

“Orient” Pink Sapphire Pearl Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pink Sapphire & Pearl Brooch Set in 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Diamonds Emeralds Aquamarine 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Basket Flower Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
and yellow gold composed of natural white diamonds, ruby emeralds, aquamarines and sapphires, a true
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic Dragon“Orient” Sapphires Tasvorite Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Dragon “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Tasvorite Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Fancy Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires and Emeralds, pave setting - 9 carats Round brilliant Set in 22K Gold and Silver 950 This Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

BOCHIC “Orient” Ruby Multi Color Natural Gems Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire & White Topaz Brooch Beautiful Natural Red Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Handcraft Butterfly 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Pearl Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
. Butterfly Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with Australian baroque pearl,ruby,emerald,sapphires and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Red Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Red Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Birthday Bear Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Colored Stones
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. and colored stones include green Tourmaline, blue and pink Sapphire, Peridot, Citrine, Emerald and
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Tourm...

Diamond and Multi Gemstones Antique Style Flamingo Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brooch Information Style: Antique Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 21.79 g. (approx. in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Cat Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Cat Pin/Brooch- This beautifully crafted cat brooch
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Vintage J. Rossi "Sacre Crow" Brooch in 18 Karat Gold with Multicolored Gemst
By J Rossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SOUTH SEA PEARL additional stones: 2 emeralds, 2 rubies, 2 sapphires and 2 turquoise gemstones
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Medusa Turquoise 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch and Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
craftsmen assembled with medusa turquoise,diamonds,ruby,citrine,emeralds and sapphires. Brooch total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz, Emerald & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Blue Fire Opal, White Ethiopian Opal Ruby Brooch, 22k Gold Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Beautiful Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Bochic Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz, Emerald & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz, Emerald & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

1960s Diamond Gold Parrot Bird Brooch Pin by Jack Gutschneider
Located in Miami, FL
safety lock rendered in yellow gold. This alluring parrot brooch pin is signed ‘J.G.JLRY’ for Jack
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Bochic “Orient” Brooch, Pink Sapphire Multi Natural Gems Set in 22 Pink Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Brooch, Pink Sapphire & Multi Natural Gems Set in 22 Pink Gold Natural Deep Wine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

1960s Multi Gem 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Brooch Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Carats, Oval Purple Sapphire 1.06 Carats, Square Emerald 0.74 Carats STONES: Emeralds 0.66 Carats, Blue
Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 1...

1950s Tiffany Co. Gemstone Floral Bouquet Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Tiffany and Co. Floral Brooch Pin - 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Giovane Italy Precious Peacock Diamond and Gemstone Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow
By Giovane
Located in Carmel, IN
approximately 30 carats of emeralds, 20 carats of rubies and 20 carats of sapphires. The gemstones are all of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Trifari Gold "Dearest" Heart Pin Brooch with Simulated Gemstones
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, and topaz crystals. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Trifari
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Menorah Jade Enamel Pendant with Moons 5 Carats TW 18 Karat Gold Sapphires
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
) round prong set sapphires have an estimated weight of .30 carat (30) round prong set emeralds have an
Category

20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Tutti Frutti Style Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco Tutti Frutti style brooch with carved Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond made in 18
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Multi-gem Floral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
unique flowers crafted from a variety of gems, from rock crystal, ruby, emerald, and amethyst to coral
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Aquamarine, Citrine, O...

Delightful Gold and Gem Set Artist Mouse Brooch by E Wolfe
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in London, GB
rubies estimated at 0.07cts total 2 x round sapphires estimated at 0.05cts total 1 x round emerald
Category

1990s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Belle Epoque Gem Set Rose Cut Diamond Flower Basket Giardinetto Brooch
Located in London, GB
This brooch features blossom flowers on a basket. The brooch is set with natural rubies, emeralds
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Car Brooch 15kt. Gold Gemstones
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian 15kt. yellow gold and silver car automobile brooch, set with blue sapphires
Category

Vintage 1910s European Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Giardinetti Pendant Pin in Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold, circa 1905
Located in New York, NY
sapphire. Colored stones are set in yellow gold bezels. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Stickpin is
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Enamel Multigem Gold Floral Bouquet Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
blue sapphires, emeralds, rubies, turquoise and diamonds. The vividly colored precious stones are set
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Rare Chanel Byzantine Cross with Ruby Bead Surround
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
of topaz, emerald, pale amythest, crystal and sapphire Gripoix poured glass enamel jelly stones in a
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal

c.1941 CROWN TRIFARI Alfred Phillipe Emerald Owl Jelly Belly Fur Clip Brooch
Located in Thiensville, WI
), sapphire blue triangle shaped blue cabochon between eyes and baguette stones as branch. Gold and white
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage Yvel 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Gem Diamond Pagliaccio Balloon Clown Brooch
By Yvel
Located in Houston, TX
  Weight: 15.19 grams One lady's 18K yellow gold diamond, emerald, ruby, pearl, sapphire and citrine
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Prehnite, Rose White Topaz Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Peridot, Topaz, 22k Gold, Silver

Gilded Mughal Style Flower Brooch With Jewel Tone Cabochons By Kramer, 1960s
By Kramer
Located in McKinney, TX
plated - Ruby red, emerald green, onyx black and sapphire blue-colored glass cabochons - By Kramer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Pearl Multi-Gem Gold Clown Statement Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
By Yvel
Located in Montreal, QC
; accented by twinkling ruby, sapphire and emerald stones. Signed & marked: YVEL 750; Add Pizazz to any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Ciner Jewels of India Moghul Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
By Ciner
Located in Miami Beach, FL
flowers. The center of each flower is a different color. The brooch is textured gold plated with ruby red
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Maison Gripoix for CoCo Chanel Early Camellia Brooch
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Early Maison Gripoix for CoCo Chanel 1950s camellia brooch. Of pale ruby and deep emerald Gripoix
Category

Vintage 1950s French Romantic Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fragonard Tricolor Fruit Salad Domed Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
metal with crystal rhinestones, faux ruby, emerald and sapphire fruit salad stones. Patent designer A
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage Multicolour Glass Cabochon Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold toned brooch embellished with clear crystals and faux gems (ruby
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Antique Gem Set Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Baltimore, MD
, rubies, sapphires, pearls and an emerald this bright beauty will liven up your day. The pin is 2" long.
Category

English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold

KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe Tri Color Fruit Salad Bouquet Brooch, 1937
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
baguettes with emerald , ruby and sapphire fruit salad cabochons. Signed Pat Pend. The Designer is Alfred
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rhodium, Base Metal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Royal Maharajah Enamel Elephant Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Elephant head, all dressed up for ceremony, in cream enamel, Ruby red, Emerald green and
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

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Gold Brooch With Emeralds Sapphires And Rubies For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies to choose from, but Contemporary and Retro gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies are of considerable interest. Cellini, Oscar Heyman and Sabbadini each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, cabochon and mixed cut gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies for sale. Most of our gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Gold Brooch With Emeralds Sapphires And Rubies?

Prices for gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,450 and can go as high as $38,000, while gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies, on average, fetch $4,975.

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.