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Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Diamond Shamrock Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Heavy vintage 18 carat gold woven bracelet adorned with gem set shamrocks with diamond sapphires
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Elephant Diamond Peal Sapphire Ruby Emerald 18k Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by an Indian Elephant Royal Maharaja, this large brooch pin displays elegance and superior
Category

Vintage 1980s American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.00ct Diamond 4.00ct Multi Color Precious Gemstone Parrot Pin
Located in New York, NY
are accentuated by lovely square cut multi color gemstones which is blue and yellow sapphires, rubies
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Greek Alexander Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace Bracelet Ring Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. The gold work is exquisite with raised beads and applied rope in a
Category

20th Century Greek More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold 2.35 Carat Sapphire Emerald Ruby Rhombus Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
- 14K gold. The piece features: - 1 sapphire: cushion cut, 2.35ct, vB 3/3, SI - 3 rubies: round cut
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Classic
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire Ruby Necklace Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue, Yellow Multi Sapphire & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue, Multi Sapphire & Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Handcraft Parrot 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Pearls Pendant and Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Japan Pearls white and yellow gold 18 karat diamonds,rubies,sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst Peridot Necklace in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire,Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Aquamarine Peridot Necklace and Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 31 Carats Green Peridot - 11 Carats White Topaz - 14 Carats Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, Ruby, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Pla...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade, Ruby Blue Sapphire Pendant Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Labradorite, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
brooches, rings and buckles. While gold was in abundance, gemstones were not, so they used various
Category

Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace Set in 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, G...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Sapphire Amethyst Aquamarine Peridot Necklace Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot - Necklace and Earrings Set 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Sapphire, Ruby, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Pla...

Bochic “Capri Candy Butterfly” Blue Fire Opal, Ruby Sapphire Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace Set in 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Tutti Frutti Brooch/Necklace 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
gold. This has 6 (six) Emerald leaves, 6 (six) Sapphire leaves and 6 (six) Ruby leaves, with 4
Category

Vintage 1980s Portuguese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst , Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, & Mix gems Necklace Set in 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topa...

Cartier Card and Envelope Set Mughal Majorie Merriweather Emerald Brooch Design
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and
Category

1990s French For The Desk

Vintage Pink Emerald Green Cartier Panther Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
very regal pose. The exotic gold animal is bejewelled with what appears to be pave-set emeralds and
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace Set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
silver settings with various natural gemstones such as ruby, emerald and fancy color sapphires. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Cartier and America "The Scarab Brooch" Card and Envelope Set Luxury Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and
Category

1990s French Egyptian Revival Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Bochic “Capri” Amethyst Fancy Multi Color Sapphires Necklace Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as ruby, emerald and fancy color sapphires. The collection offers fantastic price points
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot Mix gems Necklace Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl...

Bochic “Capri” Ametyist Fancy Multi Color Sapphires Necklace Set in 18K Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as ruby, emerald and fancy color sapphires. The collection offers fantastic price points
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold,...

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Peridot Mix gems Necklace
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
such as ruby, emerald, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Tutti Frutti Earrings 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
(1) one carved Emerald, (1) Carved Sapphire and (1) carved Ruby. Each of these stones are carved in
Category

Vintage 1980s Hungarian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Geometric Corals
Located in Miami, FL
shell shaped links, set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. In 1969 he won the award for two
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

American 1895 Art Nouveau Ring In 14Kt Yellow Gold With 3.42 Cts Black Opal
Located in Miami, FL
. The best opals command prices per carat that rival expensive diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds
Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LargeVintage French Cartier Flamingo and Palm Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, perhaps a nod to the brand’s iconic jewellery making and emerald, sapphire, ruby, diamond, and gold
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Platinum Diamond Antique Brooch Raymond Yard Pendant VS Old Mine Huge 8.19 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Jewelry, Fine Tahitian Pearls, Black Opals, Natural Rubies, Miners Cut Diamonds, Fine Colombian Emeralds
Category

20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art of Cartier 1988 Geneva Auction Hardcover Book
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and 1940s and
Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Large Vintage French Cartier Tropical Rare Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
- perhaps a nod to the brand’s iconic jewellery making and emerald, sapphire, ruby, diamond, and gold
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Diamond Amethyst, Citrine Peridot Necklace Set 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
such as ruby, emerald and fancy color sapphires. The collection offers fantastic price points, making
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Cartier Iconic Panther Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
the famous Tutti Frutti bracelet of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze
Category

1990s French Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Cartier Iconic Panther Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
bracelet of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Cartier Iconic Panther Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
bracelet of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of
Category

1990s French For The Desk

Bochic “Capri” Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine Peridot Necklace in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
collection and showcases 18K gold and silver settings with various natural gemstones such as ruby, emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Cartier: 1899-1949, the Journey of a Style by Thierry Coudert Hardcover Book
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tutti Frutti bracelet of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Books

1950s Carved Emerald Sapphire Ruby Gold Tutti Frutti Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 1950s "tutti fruitti" brooch of 18K white gold set with carved rubies, sapphires, and
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

A late Victorian gold and gem-set butterfly brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian gold and gem-set butterfly brooch, the thorax set with an oval faceted emerald
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

A Victorian Multi-colour Gem And Diamond Clover Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
-shaped stone, one emerald, one ruby and one sapphire, each surrounded by nine graduating old European-cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

House of Murat Gemstone and Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
weigh along with a ruby, emerald, and blue sapphire stone. The pin can also be worn as a pendant. Signed
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold butterfly brooch, set with approximately 6.60ctw in diamonds, sapphires, rubies and
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Large Sapphire Emerald Ruby Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 18k yellow gold French brooch / pendant, decorated with ruby, emerald and blue sapphire
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s Bulgari Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
The brooch firmed Bulgari, 1960s. Yellow gold 18K. Set with 40 diamonds circa 3.56 carats, G/H
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cartier Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Emerald, Rubies and Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
trembeling pistils are set with diamonds, emerald, rubies and sapphires. The stem is enhanced with a ruby
Category

Vintage 1960s French Rococo Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Brooch Earrings Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
total of approx. 1.00ctw in diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Brooch is 67mm x 30mm; earrings
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Contemporary Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Brooch in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This fascinating brooch features a butterfly with a double sapphire stone body and diamond, ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Julius Cohen Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Bird Brooch
By Julius Cohen
Located in Dallas, TX
carats of blue sapphires, 7.50 carats of rubies, 0.08 carats of emerald, and 3.21 carats of diamonds.
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Lacloche "Autumn" Brooch, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires
Located in Paris, IDF
with emeralds, sapphires and rubies grapes. Her 950/000 platinum underskirt is set with rose and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Post-War Brooches

Materials

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

Seaman Schepps Carved Quartz Sapphire Pearl Emerald Ruby Gold Chessman Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Seaman Schepps Chessman 18k gold brooch, decorated with carved rose quartz, emeralds, sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Buccellati Sapphire Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Rose Gold Brooch
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow and white gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Continental Gold Silver Garnet Sapphire Emerald Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique Continental 18k gold bird brooch, decorated with 14.5mm x 11mm garnet cabochon, rubies
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Solid 18K Gold Sterling Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire Emerald Seahorse Brooch 14g
Located in Manchester, NH
Excellent condition. This cute seahorse brooch is composed of solid 18k yellow gold with sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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.