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Multi Gem Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, citrine, and amethyst. Approximate Stone Weights: Diamond: 4.69 ct Emerald
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

6 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire Double Clip Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, reflecting the luxury and glamour of the era. The designs were inspired by
Category

Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Multi-Gem Clover Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a Pearl, Square cut Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald, as well as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
rubies approx. 2.27cttw, 7 genuine round cut emeralds approx. 2.05cttw, 7 genuine round cut citrine
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...

Cartier 9.00 Carat Diamond 0.90 Carat Gemstones 18K Two Tone Gold Brooch Earring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Carat Ruby 0.30 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Double Clip Brooch Style: Double Clip Metal
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Blossom Brooch with Diamonds and Heart Cut Rubellite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sapphire, emerald, ruby or the other gems. This item was designed by oil and ink painter Polya Medvedeva
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Butler Wilson Poured Glass Jewel Tone Brooch with Pearl Drop, 1990s
By Butler Wilson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
statement with classic jewel toned imitation sapphire, ruby, emerald, and rhinestone. Gold toned setting and
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire

Handcraft Parrot 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Precious Stones Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
diamonds,ruby,sapphires,emerald,coral,onyx and pearl Parrot total weight 19.50 grams Diamonds weight 0.24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Coral, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gingerbread Men Brooch 18k c1960s
Located in Litchfield, CT
fun! Beautifully made in 18k yellow gold and set with sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and Persian
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

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

Multigem and Diamond Bow Brooch in 18kt Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
with an array of round-cut diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds arranged in a symmetrical floral
Category

Vintage 1970s European Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Handcraft Flower 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Precious Stones Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
assembled with rock crystal,pearl,lapis lazuli,sapphires,ruby emeralds and diamonds Brooch total weight 34
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire...

Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
cut diamonds, emeralds carved into leaf-like shapes, carved blue sapphires and cabochon rubies
Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Gemstone and Diamond Insect Stickpin of Silver and Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
vivid emerald, a purple sapphire, and two rich rubies. The pin itself is composed of 13k gold, a less
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Natural Sapphire Fancy Candy Gem Butterfly Brooch or Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
called “Capri” The collection is set in 22 Gold & Silver - And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Victorian Paste Cabochon Foil and 15K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
backing, gave the illusion of almost any gemstone, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s David Webb Multi-Gem Fu Dog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Cabochon Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires and
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

J Lacloche, Retro Period, Scarecrow Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
of a field scarecrow, and then set with rubies, emeralds, sapphires, diamonds and a single piece of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with 2 carved Rock Crystals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Dragonfly Gem-Set Sweater Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stylized gold dragonfly with wings of circular or square-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Cabochon Emeralds weighing approximately a total
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Napoli, IT
scrolls, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies and Diamonds for a great visual effect Temple is bordered by rose cut
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Ballerina GIA Burma No-Heat Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
color from rich blue sapphires, vivid emeralds, and vibrant cabochon rubies in deep pink and red shades
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy
Located in Northampton, MA
It's not a just a brooch; it's a story; a narrative. An emerald-eyed cat and a diamond-encrusted
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Rosior by Manuel Rosas "Tremblant Butterfly" Multicolor Gemstone Brooch
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary "Butterfly" Brooch manufactured set in White Gold with: - 243
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Red Coral Multi-colored Gemstones Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
embellished with emerald, lapis lazuli, ruby, diamond and sapphire, creating a colorful and playful aesthetic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Giardinetto Floral Tutti-Frutti Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring emerald, ruby and sapphire rondelle beads as flowers Semi-transparent medium green, red, and blue
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Large Yellow Gold and Gem set Flower Clip Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamonds, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire. Having a Double Clip pin.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dragonfly brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a truly spectacular statement brooch. Made of 18kt gold, silver and set with rubies, blue
Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Dragonfly brooch
Dragonfly brooch
$18,000 Sale Price
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19th Century Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The circular-cut sapphire and ruby, pear shaped aquamarine the openwork wings pavé-set with gem-set
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gem Set Diamond Brooch w/Certificate 18k
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Emerald carved leaves, (8) round beads, (4) Ceylon Sapphire carved leaves, (3) carved Ruby leaves, 20
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...

Oscar Heyman Platinum/18KT Gold Orchid Brooch with Fancy Yellow White Diamond
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
passed down through three generations of this family business. Beyond diamonds, rubies, emeralds and
Category

1990s American Romantic Brooches

Materials

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

Tremblant Flower Brooch Diamonds Colored Stones Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
cut baguette shaped precious stones of fiery color: Emerald (3.40 carats), ruby (3.57 carats), blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphir...

Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch by Trio
By Trio
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, pave diamonds, and a ruby eye. 14 Karat Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

A very unique 18K gold brooch, a diamonds set monkey on a coral tree branch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
A very unique 18K gold brooch designed as a diamonds set monkey on a stone tree branch. Beautiful
Category

1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
precious gemstones, with one pair being green emeralds, the second blue sapphires, and the third red rubies
Category

Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Artist Contemporary Bamboo Brooches Triptych
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
added gemstones such as diamonds, spinels, tanzanites, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires to the collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Bamboo Brooch Triptyque Designed by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
as diamonds, spinels, tanzanites, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires to the collection, making each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Rose 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
weight 48 grams Sapphires,emeralds and ruby total weight 2 Brooch total weight 123.50 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
, ruby, emerald, sapphire tones) Closure: Long pin with rolling clasp Condition: Excellent vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold-filled

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Branch Flower Gemstone Brooch - 11.9g
Located in Providence, RI
gold. Each blooming flower is set with vibrant gemstones including ruby, emerald, and sapphire
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow White Gold Diamond Flower Bouquet Brooch - 15.8g
Located in Providence, RI
. Sparkling accents of round-cut rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds bring the bouquet to life, with
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tremblant Basket Brooch Diamonds Colored Stones Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
texture (faceted emeralds, rubies and yellow sapphires) is 5.81 carats. The 3 large South Sea pearls are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, C...

Oscar Heyman Yellow Gold Diamond Gemstone Flower Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a bouquet of flowers sapphire, ruby and diamond flowers, with emerald pistils and
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Enamel and Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, a Round cut Ruby, a Round cut Sapphire, Turquoises, and Single cut Diamonds. Circa late 1800s 2 1
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Jewel Tone Rhinestone Flower Brooch Gold-Tone Floral Figural Pin
Located in Milford, DE
: Figural floral brooch Materials: Gold-tone metal, multi-color rhinestones Stone Colors: Emerald green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

18K Gold Multi Gemstones Diamonds Lilies of the Valley Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
cut six rubies, seven sapphires, three emeralds and three diamonds in prong setting. The brooch has in
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Bamboo Brooch Triptyque Designed by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
and later added gems such as diamonds, spinels, tanzanites, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Antique Turban Ornament (Sarpech) Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
interaction of priceless stones, such as pearls, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and other gems, creates a look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Zircon, Yellow...

Opulent Multi-Gem Jeweled Sunburst Brooch Gold-Tone, Vintage Statement
Located in Milford, DE
Gold-tone metal Color Palette: Ruby, emerald, sapphire, citrine, clear, gold Motif: Sunburst
Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sculptural Brooch Triptych by the Artist Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, spinels, tanzanites, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires to the collection, making each piece a sparkling and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Amethyst Tourmaline, Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
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 Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
iconic and avant-garde designs, including their 'Tutti Frutti' jewels featuring carved rubies, sapphires
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gilded Elephant Head Brooch With Mughal Jewels By Ciner, 1960s
By Ciner
Located in McKinney, TX
style - 2.25" x 2" - Gold plated - Jewel tone Mughal style crystal rhinestones in emerald green, ruby
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Vintage Wire Wrapped Jewel Frog Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
jewels—such as vibrant emerald, ruby, or sapphire stones—this brooch shines with a stunning array of
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Antique Multi-colored Gemstones Diamond Silver-Topped 14k Yellow Gold Butterfly
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating antique brooch from the late 19th century, features a stunning array of mixed-cut
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

LIA Retro Vintage Jewel Tone Christmas Tree Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
crystals in ruby, emerald, sapphire-blue, and clear tones. Each tier of the tree is finished with deep
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose and white gold with Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Cats-eye, Diamonds, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

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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.