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Gucci Icon Star Necklace
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
. Crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold, this necklace features a circular pendant with a open sunburst star
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, Yellow Gold, Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant .79 ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the natural opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Slender Floral Pearl Diamond Drops 14K White Gold Wedding Dangle Earrings EG9727
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
these gorgeous earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14K White Gold Earring Type: Drop Post
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Ammanii Pavé Zirconia Star Ring in Vermeil Gold
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The sparkling pavé star ring is the ultimate reflection of your inner beauty. Handcrafted from
Category

2010s Egyptian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Ruby Diamond Ring, 14 Karat and White Gold, Stackable, Oval Ruby Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous ruby and diamond band designed in 14 karat rose and white gold is a show stopper
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Prong Set Round Classic Screw Back
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
yellow gold detailed hoops dripping with prong set diamonds provide a look that is both trendy and
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Textured, Star Stud Earrings with Diamonds, in 24kt Gold
Located in Bozeman, MT
Drop Triangle Turquoise Earrings with Diamond Detail in 24kt Gold by Prehistoric Works of Istanbul
Category

2010s Turkish Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Oval Diamonds .50 Carats Stud Pair in 14K White Gold 1/2 Carat Total Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
were set by our jeweler here at Austin's Five Star Jewelry in bright white gold! These perfectly paired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Sapphire Band, White Gold Wedding Ring, Swirled Design, 3/4 Eternity
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This swirl sapphire and diamond ring in bright 14 karat white gold is beautiful! The genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Necklace, 14 Karat Gold, 1.99 Genuine Opal and Diamond Halo Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
it even more intriguing. Encircled with the 14 karat yellow gold the color of the natural opal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chevron Bubble Diamond Band .34ct in 18k Yellow Gold Round Bezel Diamond Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
. The ring we have here in our store is made in 18 karat yellow gold. We can make this for you in a wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond by Yard, Necklace, 7 Bezel Diamonds in Yellow Gold Diamonds by the Inch
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This diamond by the yard necklace has seven gorgeous diamonds. The diamonds are set in gold bezels
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Horseshoe Stud Earrings .06 Carats, 14K White Gold Dainty Diamond Studs
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Metal Quality: 14K White Gold Earring Type: Studs Diamond Number: 12 Diamond Total Weight: .06ct Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Earrings Hoops, 14 Karat Gold Huggies w Rubies and Diamonds Hinge
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
! Earrings: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earring Type: Hoops/Huggies Hoop DIameter: 12.34
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Star Sapphire 15.5ct Ring with No-Heat Royal Blue Sapphires
Located in Berlin, BE
A striking ring featuring a 15.5-carat natural star sapphire from Ceylon, displaying a distinct and
Category

20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Miami Cuban Chain Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Men s and Women s Chain Bracelet
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
piece to your collection today and wear forever! Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold Clasp: Large Lobster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1/4 Carat Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Round Brilliant .25ct
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
hoops are 1.2 mm wide in 14k yellow gold, the 14k yellow gold has a modern, rich yellow gold color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1/2 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring, Rose Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
set in four polished prongs. The 14 karat rose gold engagement ring is the perfect compliment to this
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Baguette Diamond Band 1/2 Carat Channel Set in White Gold Sizable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 Karat White Gold Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Star of David Pendant #23465
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Star of David Pendant- This meaningful Star of David Pendant is
Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.7Carats Aquamarine Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Studs, 14K White Gold Aqua Studs
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
for these gorgeous earrings are listed below: Metal Quality: 14 kt Yellow Gold Earring Type: Stud
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Australian Opal 2.29cts, Brush Finish 18K Yellow Gold, Oval Bezel Solitaire Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
oval shaped Australian opal gemstone set in gorgeous 18 karat brushed yellow gold! No two opals look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring, Red Ruby, 14k Yellow Gold, Bypass, Stack, Fashion, Freeform
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning red rubies and gorgeous diamonds surrounded by polished 14k yellow gold provide a
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Band, Ruby and Diamond Stack Ring in 14k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
classy look! The design is very versatile. 14K White Gold 0.10 Carat Total Diamond Weight, G-H color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose Quartz Ring, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Sterling Silver, Rare Rose Quartz
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunningly beautiful pink oval rose quartz is set in 14 karat rose gold with a sterling silver
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Custom Diamond Open Circle Chandelier Dangle Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
floating together in a pleasing way. The open circles are 18 karat yellow gold and very rich in color. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Diamond Sunburst Shadow Band 14k Yellow Gold Bezels 0.40 Carats V-Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
yellow gold bezels. The curved shape of the ring sits beautifully alone on your finger or stacked next to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geometric Ruby Earrings 14K Gold .55 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby in Stud Style, July
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Metal Quality: 14 karat yellow gold Earring Type: Stud Post Type: Friction Earring Measurements: 6.5 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Garnet Diamond Ring, Red Garnet, Mixed Metal, 14k White and Yellow Gold, Satin
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning red garnet surrounded by brushed 14k yellow gold and set on a beautiful white gold
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal

Diamond Floral Milgrain Stackable Band .18 Carat in 14k White Gold Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely diamond band has gorgeous floral inspired design! The 14 karat white gold is accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Shaped Diamond Band w 2.4 Carat Diamonds in 18K White Gold Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
clarity and E/F color. The ring is made from high quality 18 karat white gold. The ring is a size 6.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Floral Art Deco Revival Diamond Stud Sun Earrings .09 Carats 14K Yellow Gold 8mm
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
this earring set are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat gold Measurements: 8.1 mm in diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rainbow Crown Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire Tsavorite Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
is breathtakingly colorful! Accented by lovely 14 karat yellow gold, this ring is amazing by itself
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Cut Diamond Channel Band in 14k White Gold .17ct Square Diamond, Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
If you square or princess cut stones, this is the band for you! This stunning 14k white gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Starburst Star Brooch Rose Diamond Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sparkling star is set with graduated old mine rose diamonds in silver backed onto 9 karat gold
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Diamond "V" Band, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stackable Fashion Ring and Diamond Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
sparkles and looks amazing on every hand! 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.20 Total Carat Diamond Weight, SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Opal and Diamond Halo Ring, Yellow Gold, Organic Shape Opal .88 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
that go all the way around it. The gold on the band are a gorgeous satin finish! (We also have a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Criss-Cross Diamond Stackable Band Wedding Ring, 0.24 Carat, 18 Karat White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Ribbons of diamonds twine across the top of your finger in this gorgeous 18 karat white gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Flower Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Flower Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Flower Pendant & Chain Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: .77
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Twist Satin Finish Band in 14k White Gold .20 Carat Stackable Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
karat white gold and can be sized. For orders in different ring sizes and metals, please allow 6-8 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

One Carat Diamond Ring Enhancer, Yellow Gold Ring Jacket w 14 Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
a thinner ring. We would be happy to discuss your perfect size! 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Fashion Ring 14 Karat Gold 3.75ct Cocktail Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
You won't believe how much this gorgeous ring sparkles! This 14k white gold ring dripping with
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Star of David 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating Star of David pendant necklace showcasing an array of invisible-set rubies in its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz Earrings, 14 Karat White Gold Large Oval Blue Stud Earrings, Big Gem
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These blue topaz earrings are a modern design set in 14 karat white gold! Each earrings holds an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

5 Carat Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Gold Round Riveria Diamond Choker Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K White Gold Diamond Shape: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Triangle Sunburst Pendant .15 Carats on 18" Necklace in 14K White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This unique sunburst triangle pendant is graceful and petite, perfect for wearing alone or layered with other favorites. Every time you wear a triangle, you send a strong message to ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aqua Double Halo 18K White Gold Ring Aquamarine Diamond 1.8 Carats Split Shank
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
setting is made in beautifully bright 18 karat white gold! The white gold allows the diamonds to shine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring, 14 Karat White Gold, Three Row Band, Fashion Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
White Gold Diamond Number: 22 Diamond Carat Weight: .20 Carats Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Clarity: VS2
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Star Pique Inlay 14K Gold Earrings Black
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
gold details. These earrings are magnificent, and very dramatic. They have gold inlay with sweet
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Petite Pave Diamond Round Disc Studs 4.5mm 0.07 Carats 14K Yellow Gold Ear Stack
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
karat gold Earring Type: Stud Measurements: 4.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 1.5 mm discs Post Type: Friction posts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Slide Pendant on Diamond-Cut Rope Chain 14K Yellow Gold Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
karat gold and finished beautifully to the high standards Italian jewelry is known for. The oval pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Scallop Band 14 Karat Gold Half Design 0.15 Carat Diamond Wedding Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
gold. This diamond band has a scalloped profile design that resembles Tacori. The diamond ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cable Link Hoop Earrings Sleek 15 mm Diameter by 2.3 mm in 14K Rose Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These rose gold hoop earrings are fabulous! The link design is just like a gorgeous cable link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tennis Bracelet Yellow Gold Genuine Natural Green Russalite 12.50 Carats 21 Dia
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
: Bracelet Type: Tennis Metal Quality: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Number: 21 Diamond Total Weight: .15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gublin Certified 26.88ct Unheated Blue Star Sapphire 7.41ct Diamond Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This timeless elegant Blue Star Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace will never go out of style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Petite Ruby Diamond Hinged Huggie Hoops, .50 Carats in 14K Yellow Gold Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
below: Metal Quality: 14 Karat Yellow Gold (stamped) Complete Weight: 2.3 grams Earring Type: Hinged
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Shooting Star Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 54 round brilliant cut = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Gold Star For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold star you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 3212 antique edition and 4519 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold star may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 carat and 1 carat versions are of considerable interest. A gold star from Five Star Jewelry, Tiffany Co. and Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any gold star from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 4404 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold star, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold Star?

The price for a gold star starts at $1 and tops out at $3,200,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,659.

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.