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David Webb Carved Emerald Dragon Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
emerald. The body is set with yellow sapphires with textured gold details. The head is set with diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

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

3.44 Carat Sapphire 2.20 Carat Emeralds 1.27 Carat Diamonds Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in BARI, IT
, three blu cabochon sapphires, three cabochon emeralds, three cabochon rubies, some small carré and
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 24k Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
. **This item also available with Ruby, Sapphire or Gold body and head.**
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cabochon drop cut. It can be: rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites, rose or lemon quartz, blue topazes
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

18 Karat Yellow gold Crown Brooch / Pendant with Precious Stones and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
/Pendant set with brilliant cut diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and Huge citrine cabochons A real
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20th Century Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Located in SE
Rubies, 13 natural Emeralds and 15 natural Diamonds, both bezel and pave set. Roll-over safety clasp
Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled

Mellerio Retro Gold and Multi-Gemstone Brooch of Figure with Flower Cart
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
, set with sapphires, emeralds, and rubies, in 18k with double pin stem fitting. Mellerio Dits Meller
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Floral Contemporary Brooch with Heart Cut Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
another gems in emerald, heart, or cabochon drop cut. It can be: rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanites
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...

Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Emerald Onyx Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
. Diamonds weight 0.80 karat Sapphires,emerald,ruby total weight 4.22 karat Brooch total weight 27.50 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver, Ye...

Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds and Beaded Gem Stones
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
fine craftsmanship. Each petal is set with beaded emeralds,sapphires or rubies with a beaded yellow
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Humming Bird Brooch with Invisibly Set Diamonds and Gem Stones
Located in New York, NY
of diamonds, rubies, emeralds and blue sapphires. The combination of the different cut stones
Category

1990s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful sapphire and diamond bee brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. The bee has been
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Opal Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver White Ethiopian Opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

"Giardinetto" Brooch 18kt Gold and Precious Stones
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
exquisite array of precious stones, including diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. This brooch is a
Category

20th Century Dutch Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic "Orient" Blue Sapphire Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Sapphire & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch with Marquis Diamonds and Gem Stones
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
brooch is designed with marquise cut diamonds,emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires. Signed 18K Plat #73346
Category

1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Flower Basket Brooch with Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
, Emerald, and Ruby along with 5 Round Brilliant Diamonds, all set in 18k Yellow Gold. The brooch is secured
Category

20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

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

AENEA GIA Cert. 7.75ct. Conch Pearl 18k Gold Rubies Diamonds Trembling Brooch
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
: Pink Diamonds 1,54ct.; Yellow Diamonds 0,34ct.; Rubies 11,23ct.; Pink Sapphires 7,12ct.; Emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yello...

White Stones Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
multicolor sapphires,rubies and emeralds.. The body is covered in diamonds and also there is a large pearl in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapph...

Cellini 18 Karat Gold Bee Brooch with Diamonds, Gem Stones and South Sea Pearl
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The bee's wings are set with round
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Art Deco Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Tutti Frutti Brooch Clips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
emeralds Rubies weigh approximately 3.40 carats - transparent medium purplish red Sapphires weigh
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

5.00ct Diamond 2.00ct Ruby 1.75ct Sapphire Emerald Flower Pin
Located in New York, NY
are accentuated by marquise and square cut rubies and sapphires that weigh approximately 2.00ct and
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch with Diamonds Gemstones
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold brooch with a total weight of 2.68 grams, silver with a total weight of 6.42 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

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

Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Silve...

Dragonfly Pin Pendant Brooch Rubie Emeralds Diamonds Gold Magazine, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Huge Dragonfly Brooch (pin) comprising of fine Emeralds degrading in size from the body to the tail
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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

Oscar Heyman Vintage Ceylon Sapphire Multi-Gem Platinum 18K Hummingbird Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized hummingbird with yellow gold fanning outstretched wings and high polished
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond and Multigem Parrot Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
rubies and marquise cut sapphires feathers with an emerald eye. Measurements: 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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

Australian White Opal Turquoise Ruby Emerald Gold Egyptian-Style Carving Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold with a braided frame and precious gems set on the corners. Turquoise, ruby, emerald and pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl Fancy Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphire Brooch set in 22K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...

GGTL Certified Unheated Heart Cut Padparadscha Pink Sapphire Rose Gold Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat rose gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire...

Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in platinum and gold, crescent moon
Located in PARIS, FR
crescent moon, decorated with flowers stylized by petals carved with sapphires, rubies and emeralds, the
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

David Webb 18K Gold Multicolor Cabochon Gemstone and Diamond Maltese Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
emerald, and four each of smaller cabochon blue sapphires and cabochon rubies. Brilliant round diamond
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

An 18k Gold Cartier Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold brooch featuring a basket with four adorable baby birds, the eyes are set with ruby
Category

Vintage 1960s British Brooches

Materials

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

1950 s French Multi-Gem Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Peacock Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut gemstones bezel set throughout tail and head Ruby, sapphire, diamond, emerald, citrine, demantoid
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies & Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver The Bochic "Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Coral Tourmalines Diamonds Emeralds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, sapphires, emeralds, quartz, tourmalines, diamonds, rubies that give color to the bunch enriched with ivy
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Fancy Color 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

Handcraft Parrot Malachite 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
assembled with lapis lazuli,malachite,ruby,emeralds,sapphires and diamonds. Parrot total weight 30 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whi...

Bulgari Multi-Gemstone and Diamond Floral Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
brilliant-cut diamonds and luminous cabochon sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. The intricate arrangement of
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Suzanne Belperron Art Moderne Gold and Multi Gemstone "Tonneau" Clip Brooches
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Moderne gold "Tonneau" clip brooches of bombé, barrel-shaped design set with rubies
Category

Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling S...

Diamond And Gemstones Heraldic Brooch from 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
. Set with cabochon emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, brilliant-cut diamonds, 18K gold, and platinum
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 0.15ct Multi-Gemstone and 0.12ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
quality of the piece. The flower heads are ornamented with two emeralds, a diamond, a ruby, a sapphire, a
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Y...

Retro Tiffany Co. En Tremblant Gem Set Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, featuring gemstone rosettes, textured gold leaves, and a
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Multi Gem Gold Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
combination of round emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and lustrous cultured pearls. Each gemstone is expertly set
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Brooches

Materials

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

GIA Certified Russian Emerald Burma Sapphire White Yellow Diamond Joker Pin
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Russian Emerald & Burma Sapphire White & Yellow Diamond Joker Pin GIA report # for
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Black Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold Silver Circa 80
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Circa 1980 Beautiful
Category

20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

GGTL Certified Unheated Heart Padparadscha Light Pink Sapphire Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold brooch is encrusted with 3 round diamonds and detachable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire...

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

12Beautiful 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 Set of 12 From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Sapphire Flower Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pin has natural sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Sterling silver ruby emerald Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the
Category

2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
gold. The old mine-cut diamond and pearl body, with emerald eyes and ruby-tipped antennae, has curving
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold 1970 s Multicolor Gemstone Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.Set with 69 White Round Diamonds, 9 Green Emeralds, 8 Sapphires
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Flower Basket Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
overflowing with vivid gemstone blossoms. Each flower is formed from bright sapphires, rubies, and emeralds
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

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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.