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Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 10mm Hematite Bead Collar 16.5 Inches Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
luxurious 18K yellow gold and features 10mm high polished hematite beads. Weighing an impressive 137 grams
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Citrine Tsavorite Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Pendant
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, cushion pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, set
Category

2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Green Malachite Inlay Station Bar Necklace, Made in Italy
Located in Great neck, NY
necklace features a station bar design and is crafted of 14k yellow gold. Necklace measurement is 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 0.045 White Diamonds Green Agate Design Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
request. A beautiful Art Deco Style chain necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and enriched with
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Bulgari Heart-Shaped Rubellite Heart Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
craftsmanship the Italian maison is renowned for. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, the design features a supple
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Link Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Necklace 18k White Yellow Gold
By A Link
Located in Los Gatos, CA
A Link Necklace Diamond Chain set in 18K White and Yellow Gold. Wear this Diamond chain long or
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 18K Yellow Gold Masonic Jewelry Set with Chrysoprase and Natural Diamonds
By Massoni Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
A truly exceptional Masonic jewelry set, handcrafted in Italy in solid 18K yellow gold, with a
Category

1990s Italian Neoclassical Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.56 Karat Red Ruby "Little Hearts" Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
"Little Hearts" Chain Necklace A romantic style chain necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Bracelet in Yellow Gold with Green Tourmaline, White Diamonds and Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
flower encrusted with diamonds. What sets this bracelet apart is its delicate triple-chain design, where
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18Kt Yellow Gold Natural Stones Peridots and Amethyst Fashion Long Necklace
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Long Necklace in yellow gold 18kt . Inique piece with very pretty amethyst stones and peridots
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stole Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, finely hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold bracelet set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona High-Tech Black Ceramic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb-Link Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, alternating 18k yellow gold and black high-tech
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Elegant Necklace Amethyst Garnet Citrine Peridot Tourmaline
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elegant Necklace Oval cut Amethyst Garnet
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Gold...

Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.51 Karat Sapphire "Little Hearts" Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini " Open your Heart" Collection , 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Slightly
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.30 Carats Sapphires Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hearts Unisex Bracelet
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.30 Carat Sapphire Bead Little Hearts Chain Bracelet
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona High-Tech Black Ceramic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb-Link Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted 18k yellow gold and black high-tech ceramic curb-link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona High-Tech Black Ceramic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted 18k yellow gold and black high-tech ceramic curb link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Unisex Horse Charm Carnelian 18 Karats Yellow Gold Hammered Bezel Citrine
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Unique Piece Unisex Handcrafted 18 karats Yellow Hammered 18 Karat Gold Bezel Carnelian Citrine Horse
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Feisty Necklace Amethyst Garnet Citrine Peridot Tourmaline
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feisty Necklace Oval cut Amethyst Garnet
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Gold...

Alex Jona Tahiti Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cube Cage Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold cube pendant measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ct 0.50 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Deco Style Charm and Necklace
Located in Cattolica, IT
Art Decò inspired necklace is made in 18 Kt yellow gold weighing in total gr. 21.55. The charm is
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dubini Ancient Lion Griffin Silver Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
320-294 B.C. featuring a Griffin set in 18kt yellow gold. Bracelet Length: 20cm Can be secured at
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Opal Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
18 kt Gold gr 14,70, rare Green Amethyst, Opal Drop, and carved Mother of pearl lied in a Gold
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Alex Jona Ice Grey Diamond Slice Charm Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold necklace suspending nine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Sugar Loaf Green Agate Design Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
request. A beautiful Art Deco Style Chain Necklace handcrafted in 18 karats Yellow Gold and enriched with
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ama in 18k Rose, White Yellow Gold w/ White Champagne Diamonds
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Valenza, IT
, representing the chalice, a place of receiving. The three golds bring together the yellow of the sun and the
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Chinese Carved Green Jade Omphacite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Traditional Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
embellished by a gold chain of 18 karat yellow gold that ends in an extraordinary pendant that represents the
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona High Tech White Ceramic and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy 18k yellow gold satin finish and white high-tech
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.90 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds Tennis Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Cut natural diamonds delicately set in an authentic 14K yellow gold tennis necklace. With unparalleled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow gold and High-Tech Black Ceramic Curb Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, alternating 18k yellow gold and black high-tech
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Mini Atomo Necklace
By Marina B
Located in Zurich, CH
cable chain necklace, the front designed as a series of polished yellow gold spheres in different sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style 30ct Emerald Sautoir Beaded Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
. The necklace is a fusion of craftsmanship and beauty, made from 18-karat yellow gold. This sautoir is
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold and High-Tech Black Ceramic Circle Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted alternating 18k yellow gold and black high-tech ceramic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold 18 Kt. Pendant necklace and earrings with Onyx and Deep-Sea Corals
Located in BARI, IT
Very charming parure with a long chain and earrings. They have been made by Italian manufacturers
Category

Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Lavender Jade 18K Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Summer Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Sea Shell creates a luxurious and stylish summertime accessory. • 18 karat yellow gold (750 stamp
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vaid Roma 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Semi Precious Flower Necklace
By Vaid Roma
Located in New York, NY
some of the most renowned jewelers across the world. This VAID 18 karat yellow gold necklace is
Category

1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Ye...

18kt Rose and White Gold with Yellow Sapphires White Diamonds Modern Necklace
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Amazing long necklace , intense yellow sapphire, very nice and particular design . Made in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Intini Jewels Lavender Jadeite Jade 18K Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Flower Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Flower Power pendant in Natural Jadeite Jade, set on a delicate 18 karat yellow gold chain. Classy
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2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Yellow Gold Color Ceramic Collection
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in yellow gold color ceramic Small 15 cm, Medium 17 cm, Large 19 cm Important
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

ROBERTO COIN 18K Yellow White Gold Briolette Amethyst Topaz Nugget Necklace 16”
By Roberto Coin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A contemporary necklace done by designer ROBERTO COIN hand crafted in 18K white and yellow gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Carved Green Jade Omphacite Lavender 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
delicate jade spheric beads and one oval omphacite jade bead embellished by a gold chain of 18 karat yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ama Sautoir in 18k Rose, White Yellow Gold w/ White Champagne Diamonds
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Valenza, IT
, representing the chalice, a place of receiving. The three golds bring together the yellow of the sun and the
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Ama Bracelet in 18k Rose, White Yellow Gold w/ White Champagne Diamonds
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Valenza, IT
, representing the chalice, a place of receiving. The three golds bring together the yellow of the sun and the
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Ama Bracelet in 18k Rose, White Yellow Gold w/ White Champagne Diamonds
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Valenza, IT
, representing the chalice, a place of receiving. The three golds bring together the yellow of the sun and the
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style 30 Karat Emerald Sautoir Twisted Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
, where artistry and passion intertwine. Crafted in 18 karats of radiant yellow gold, this sautoir
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Hematite Rondelles Golden Plate Minimalist Chain Colorful Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
jewel with natural precious jewellery on elegant Golden Plate chain. Hematite stone helps you to feel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Hematite, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Mattioli Puzzle Frame Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Carmel, CA
the 70s. Suitable for almost every occasion, this 18K yellow gold necklace features mother-of-pearl
Category

2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Dubini Empires Ancient Bronze Coin Medallion 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
yellow gold with garnet and peridot cabochons. Coin Ø 27-29mm Rolo Chain length 75cm is included. Also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, 18k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Gold Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Carved Onyx Buddha Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very unique necklace with Amethyst Drop 3,40 cts 18k Yellow gold gr. 16,80, black onyx carved
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Shell Pendant Summer Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
shell creates a luxurious and stylish summertime accessory. • 18 karat yellow gold (750 stamp) • Mother
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Vintage Coral Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signed Sforza
Located in Southport, CT
." The house of Sforza was a ruling family of Renaissance Italy, based in Milan. They acquired the Duchy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Black Agate Rondelles Golden Plate Minimalist Chain Colorful Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
uniqueness. Luminous jewel with natural precious jewellery on elegant Golden Plate chain. Peridot is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Intini Jewels Pink Coral Spheres Golden Plate Minimalist Chain Cocktail Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Marvellous necklace starring pure pink natural coral spheres, for a bright charm of uniqueness. Luminous jewel with natural precious jewellery on elegant Golden Plate setting. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Collar Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Flexible Panther Link
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous late 20th-century panther link necklace crafted from 14k Yellow Gold. Features 3 rows of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

6.75 Ct F/VS1 Pear Princess Shape Diamonds Three-Flower Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
necklace in 14k yellow gold, perfectly poised to elevate your dazzle and charm! Specifications : Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Summer Chic Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
shining sun creates a luxurious and stylish summertime accessory. • 18 karat yellow gold (750 stamp
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Open Circle Ball Link and Pearl Necklace Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and easy to wear Buccellati solid gold three-dimensional circle link and pearl necklace
Category

20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Italian Yellow Gold Chains For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of italian yellow gold chains. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 134 vintage examples as well as 88 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to italian yellow gold chains. Annellino Fine Jewellery, Alberto and UnoAErre each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 20 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon italian yellow gold chains for sale. When shopping our range of italian yellow gold chains, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Italian Yellow Gold Chains?

On average, italian yellow gold chains at 1stDibs sell for $2,408, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $37,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.