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Circle Rope Diamond Pendant in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
Clarity: SI ★THE METAL★ 14k Solid Gold Available in Rose / Yellow / White Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Italian Pendant Picture Locket solid 18K Gold / 4.37 gr
Located in SE
Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Orange Gold with floral hand - engraving on the frontal side
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Holly Maria Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
14K Yellow Gold.In used fine condition. Minor wear to relief details.Patina on metal. Measures 37 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Pendant Charm Treasure Chest solid 18K Gold / 4.4 gr
Located in SE
Shiny hand-made Treasure Chest pendant or bracelet charm in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Lock with
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Multi-Gemstones Choker Necklace 18k Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 11mm Multi-Gemstones Choker Necklace 18k Italy 16 Inch. Very luxurious choker featuring
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k gold and Opal magnifying glass pendant, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
original heavy glass lense, perfectly preserved in time. Crafted in 9ct yellow gold the handle is engraved
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Gold Brutalist Pendant, C 1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Gold Modernist pendant necklace. The 2" x 2" 14K squircular shaped , heavily textured yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin Two-Tone Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
in oxidized sterling silver and 22k yellow gold hand-fabricated pendant on a heavy, handmade oxidized
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Trifari 1930s Philippe Gold Textural Drop Earrings Tassel HeavyChain Sautoir
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
pieces, this likely late-1930s highly-textured yellow-gold-plated demi-parure was designed by American
Category

Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Large Ornate Antique Georgian 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Fox Motif Fob Pendant
Located in New York, NY
base Circa 1820 Large and impressive antique Georgian period 15K hand chased heavy solid yellow gold
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 16.20 Carat Diamonds Gold Choker 9mm Miami Cuban Link Chain
Located in Miami, FL
includes approx 1200 diamonds totaling approx weight 16.20 carat. The chain is heavy weighting a total of
Category

Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Tourmaline and Topaz Cross Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
Karat yellow gold inlay to create a unique look. This enhancer features 1.21 Carat Tourmaline and 0.60
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique German ON / NO Pendant Locket solid 18K Gold / 5.6 gr
Located in SE
Antique German Pendant / Locket made of solid 18K Yellow Gold with hand-engraved monogram ON or NO
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1957 Pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
Openwork pendant in 18K Yellow Gold , likely styled in 1920s and made in 1957. Central part convex
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1970s Labradorite Silver Gold Scarab Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
clasp is in yellow gold. Height : 5,5 cm approximately, width : 3,5 cm approximately, thickness : 10,5
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Gold, Silver

GIA 18K Pearl Diamond Vintage Necklace VVS Huge Saltwater Choker Curnis Gioielli
Located in Sylvania, GA
Strung On Solid Gold Chain. Dramatic Necklace Dripping In Heavy Gold. Very Valuable. Necklace Weighs
Category

20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Designer Calligraphy Chain Pendant 18 Karat Gold Art Talisman British Mark
Located in London, GB
is made with heavy 18 karat gold, set with round cut rubies. A matching earrings, ring and bracelet
Category

2010s British Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

OUI/NON Scapular Necklace
Located in Missoula, MT
. -14k Yellow Gold -pendants are 12mmx15mm -20” length -2.1mm Rolo Chain (heavier chain for weight) -OUI
Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Pendant Zodiac Constellation Virgo Maiden Enamel solid 18K Gold / 3.11gr
Located in SE
A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold with fine enameled depiction of Virgo Constellation in very
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Colombian Emerald Diamond Vintage GIA Necklace Pendant Fine VS 34.72 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Yellow Gold (Tested & Guaranteed) Necklace Weight - 28.4 grams HEAVY In Very Fine Condition and Ready
Category

20th Century Colombian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18K Ruby Unheated AGL Diamond Necklace Pendant Vintage Natural Huge 14.58 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
over 2 inches Long by 1 1/8 inches wide (51 mm X 29 mm) Heavy Solid 18K White & Yellow Gold Vintage
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Platinum Ruby Unheated GIA Diamond Necklace 18K Pendant Natural Huge 27.57 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
over 1 1/2 inches Long by 1 1/8 inches wide (43 mm X 28 mm) Heavy Solid Platinum 18K Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

27 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Chandelier Regal Choker Necklace in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
prong setting. The necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and weighs a total of 76.72 grams.
Category

1990s Colombian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

White Akoya Pearl Necklace with 2-Tone Interlocking Spiral
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
 spiral, surrounded on either side by a 6mm heavy wall gold bead. The necklace is made with 7.5mm - 8mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

GRS Certified 108 Carat Carved Pastel Green Emerald Regal Pendant Necklace
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
not find elsewhere. More details below: Item Details: Type: Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Anique Cross Maltese pendant solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
Cross pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Delicate hand - made filigree ornaments. Hallmarks of
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Vintage 1930s Georgian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14k Gold Signature Galaxy Moon and Stars Pendant with Diamond and Enamel
Located in Venice, CA
the texture of the gold can be seen through it, like the swirling of a galaxy. This is a heavy piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique c.1910 Garnet Lavalier Pendant in 9ct Gold
Located in London, GB
heavier jewels of the Victorian age. Materials Garnet, 9ct yellow gold (tested) Era Edwardian, c.1910
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Antique Georgian portrait pendant, Mourning locket, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
historical beauty and character. Housed in a rich 9ct yellow gold frame it has a fine portrait of a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Halo Pendant with Green Gem Center Diamond Cluster
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully crafted vintage 18K yellow gold halo pendant, centered with a rich 4.71mm green
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bakelite 1930s German ArtDeco GoldRinged Green Ball Pendants ChainLink Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
gold-gilt chain-link bib necklace features ball charms of gold-ringed emerald-green matte Bakelite
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Pendant Ancient Roman Coin in 14K Gold /6.73gr
Located in SE
Ancient Roman bronze coin displayed in fine 14K Yellow Gold (tested) pendant frame. 35 mm long
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Bronze

Certified 8.13 carat, Sri Lanka cushion blue sapphire, diamond enhancer pendant
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
pearls or heavy necklaces and measures 10 mm in diameter. It has a very sturdy clamp closure.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1892 Nordic Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 4.5gr
Located in SE
Old Swedish Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold. Fine hand-engraved ornaments on both sides
Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Finish Pendant Moonstone solid 14K Gold / 3.3gr.
Located in SE
Shiny pendant with natural Yellow - Orange toned Moonstone cut cabochon 17.5 mm x 13 mm x 7.2 mm
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

1.2 Carats Rubies 18K Gold Ring Pendant Transformer Chain, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Gold. Fine 50 Red Rubies stones weighting approximately 1.20 Carats set in Yellow Gold. The Rubies are
Category

1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Miriam Haskell 1930 Fringe Glass BrassBar Pendants ChainLink Art Deco Necklace
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring a relatively heavy fringe of dangling Russian-gilt brass bars and contrasting French-blue
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Victorian Old Rose Cut Diamond Mixed Metals Locket
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This large 15kt yellow gold locket pendant is
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1864 Bible Book Locket Pendant solid 18K Gold / 5.11 gr
Located in SE
Antique Bible Book Pendant / Locket in solid 18K Greenish / Yellow Gold with skillfully engraved
Category

Antique 1860s Swedish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1904 Antique Trowel Pendant Freemason Masonic Enamel solid 18K Gold / 2.9gr
Located in SE
Antique Freemason Masonic Trowel pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring miniature Freemason
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 2.03 Carat Diamonds Pendant With RARE Omega Choker Chain 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
20 princess cut diamonds in the pendant crafted in white gold with a yellow gold frame around the
Category

Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Native American Sugilite Feather Necklace Wilbert Cora Vandever
Located in Webster, SD
Vandever. Its sterling silver with a 14k yellow gold feather and 10 beautiful sugilite gemstones. The
Category

1990s North American Native American Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Large Gold Hand Pierced Diamond Encrusted Puffed Heart Pendant with Ruby Center
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very large 18k yellow gold puffed heart pendant with 24k wash presents as an object of
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Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Pendant Emerald Diamond solid 14K Gold / 2.25gr
Located in SE
Emeralds and Diamonds, old Pendant set in solid 14 ct Greenish Yellow Gold. Ca. early XX cent
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Giant Opera Length Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Amethyst Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
turquoises from the sleeping beauty mine in Arizona, delicately hand knotted with a handmade yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Garnet Pendant solid 56/ 14K Gold / 8.5gr
Located in SE
1908 - 1917 Imperial period Garnet Pendant chained, all metal parts in solid 56 /14K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Antique European Suanpan Abacus Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.9 gr
Located in SE
Nice 14K Yellow Suanpan Abacus Gold pendant featuring 63 delicate freely moving Golden beads on 18
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

1914 Antique Trowel Pendant Freemason Masonic Enamel solid 18K Gold / 1.5gr
Located in SE
Antique Freemason Masonic Trowel pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold featuring miniature Freemason
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

18K Diamond Tahitian Pearl GIA Antique Pendant VS Old Mine Necklace 7.02 Cts
Located in Sylvania, GA
Colombian Emeralds, Sapphires, and Antique Aquamarines set in Solid 18k Gold, 14K Yellow Gold, and Platinum
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Tiger s Eye Frame 50 Pesos Mexican Coin Large Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and impressive vintage pendant was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features a 50
Category

1990s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold

Vintage Pendant Egyptian ANKH Key Of Life Enamels solid 18K Gold / 2gr
Located in SE
Egyptian handmade Ankh or ☥ Crux Ansata pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold inlaid with Red,Green
Category

Vintage 1960s Egyptian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Austrian Set Neckalce + Earrings Citrines Pearls Silver 18K Gold/ 27.7gr
Located in SE
and Earrings. Gilt Silver,chains of necklace and hook parts of the earrings in solid 18K Yellow Gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Renaissance Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 14K Gold / 3.92 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
Category

Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Pendant natural Citrine Filigree solid 18K Gold + 18K chain 44cm / 4gr
Located in SE
18K Yellow Gold / 44 cm long/ 1.7 gr heavy. > Most of the items that we sell are not new at all
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Antique Ukrainian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Solid 56 / 14K Gold /5cm /3.9 gr
Located in SE
An Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Rose Gold and Yellow (body of Christ ) Gold. Detailed
Category

Antique Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique French Pendant Locket Micromosaic natural stones solid 18K Gold / 9.2 g
Located in SE
Antique French Pendant/Locket in solid 18K Yellow Gold with micro-mosaic Cross ornaments on both
Category

Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Orthodox Cross pendant in solid 56 / 14K Yellow Gold decorated with Red and Blue
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

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Heavy Gold Necklace Yellow Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of heavy gold necklace yellow gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 70 vintage or 32 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of heavy gold necklace yellow gold among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of heavy gold necklace yellow gold over the years, but those made by Bulgari, David Webb and Petra Class are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an object in our assortment of heavy gold necklace yellow gold featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our heavy gold necklace yellow gold for sale are for women, but there are 38 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Heavy Gold Necklace Yellow Gold?

Prices for a piece of heavy gold necklace yellow gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $536 and can go as high as $55,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,020.

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.