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Vintage Necklace with Diamond Knots Mounted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold "Dolce vita"
By Lischetti
Located in Roma, IT
This 18 Kr yellow gold Knot Necklace is a delicate handcrafted accessory featuring 7 intricate
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 14k Gold .80ct Channel Diamond V Chevron Center on Flat S Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 0.80ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.01 Grams Chain Type: 17” - 2.2mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Link Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Necklace 36" in Length 18K White Yellow Gold
By A. Link Co.
Located in Los Gatos, CA
A Link Two Tone Necklace Diamond Chain set in 18K White and Yellow Gold. Wear this Diamond chain
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Striking La Pepita Round Wheat Link 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace
By La Pepita
Located in Palm Beach, FL
5.50mm diameter wheat link chain, punctuated by three diamond stations. All diamonds are set in rhodium
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Classic Groumette Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: This classic groumette bracelet is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with
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2010s Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Coral Carving and Onyx Charm Necklace in Gold with Blackened Steel
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow gold accents, this is a unique design combining beautiful shapes, dramatic colors and a variety of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainle...

GIA Certified 1.16 Carat E-F Color VS Clarity Halo Round Diamond Chain Pendant
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
1.00-carat central diamond and the sparkling halo. It is gracefully suspended from a slender chain
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold David Yurman 8 inch 11.5mm Flat Cuban Link Mens Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
DAVID YURMAN original flat Cuban link bracelet with box closure. Italian-made 18 karat solid gold
Category

Early 2000s Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Anchor Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Bold Anchor Bracelet is expertly crafted from 18K Yellow Gold links, providing a sophisticated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Ruby 14 Karat Necklace Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified $3,450 820427 This is
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Gold Pearl Quartz Necklace 14 Karat Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Quartz Pearl Shape: Off Round Pearl Color: Yellow Overtone: Neutral Gold Surface: Lightly Blemished
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Italian Diamond Bead Bracelet
By BALESTRA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Italian Diamond Bead Bracelet. This bracelet features three rows of beaded chain and eight
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Smooth segmented 18 K gold necklace
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
in our goldsmith workshop located in the center of Rome. Handmade in Italy (Rome). 18 kt Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

7-Strand Gold Necklace by Versace
By Versace
Located in Litchfield, CT
playful strands of 18k gold snake chain creating a sexy, cool visual. Finely fabricated in the Italian
Category

1990s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Choker Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
handmade in Italy in 18 carat white gold in our own workshop by maestro Scalabrì according to an original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Chimento Parure in 18kt Yellow Gold and Yellow Topazes - Limited Edition. Italy
By Chimento
Located in Guidizzolo, IT
Light and warmth come together in this magnificent Chimento parure, a masterpiece of design and sophistication. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, this exclusive creation celebrates the ti...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Monete Double Ancient Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, the necklace measures 16.5 inches in length and weighs 118.4 grams. At
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Black Ceramic Collection 18K rose gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in ceramic black one element in rose/yellow gold color Small 15 cm, Medium 17 cm, Large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Aspis Necklace in Hammered Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
request in yellow gold, white gold upon feasibility Production Time 4-5 weeks ASPIS COLLECTION The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Bracelet Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in 18k rose gold and natural mother of pearl. Length: 190 mm/ 7,48 inches Important
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya Pearl Ruby Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ctw (Purplish Red/Translucent) Weight: 15.577 Grams Metal: 14k Yellow Gold This magnificent Ruby
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Black Matt Ceramic Collection 18K rose gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Bracelet in matt ceramic black one element in rose/yellow gold color Small 15 cm, Medium 17 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Quartz Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold This magnificent South Sea pearl necklace will arrive with its Certificate of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Aruba Necklace in 18 karat Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Aruba Neklace in 18 karat Rose Gold Products available on request in yellow gold or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona High-Tech Black Ceramic Gold Long 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 Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Mario Buccellati Two Tone 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
tone bracelet consists of woven gold ovals of alternating 18 karat yellow and 18 karat white gold that
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Rope Collar Necklace 15 1/2" - 925 18k Cable Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Style: Collar Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
yellow gold chain goes from inches 15,74 (40 cm) up to inches 17,71 (45 cm. ) and can be customizable
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Gold and Malachite double strand Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Products available on request in yellow gold or white gold. PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEEKS Also matching, earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Important 20 Carat Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
: ~0.30 carats Total Combined Weight: 20 carats Gold: 18K yellow gold pendant Chain: 14K yellow gold
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
available on request in yellow gold or white gold upon feasibility. Joyful, colourful, whimsical are all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
available on request in yellow gold or white gold. If not in stock, production time of thre-four weeks. Also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona High Tech Black Ceramic and 18 Karat Gold Curb 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

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mini Puzzle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold and pink saphhires
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mini Puzzle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold and pink saphhires Length: 16,5 / 18 cm - 6.50 / 7 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Bar and Citrine Briolette Multi Strand Necklace, circa 2000
Located in Venice, CA
beads suspended between delicate gold chain. The shapes in this necklace are reminiscent of gold nuggets
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Red Glass Micromosaic Necklace, circa 1810-1820
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1810 – 1820 Provenance: Italy Lenght’s: 37 cm La collana si compone di dodici micromosaici
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Mini Puzzle Rainbow Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mini Puzzle Rainbow Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold Length: 20 cm/ 7,87 inches Request availability if in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle White Ceramic Collection 18K and diamond Gold Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
White or Black Ceramic And Gold element in Yellow or White gold with white diamonds Also option in rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Gold and Malachite double strand Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Products available on request in yellow gold or white gold. PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEEKS Also matching, earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Pallavidini Lapis Lazuli, Diamond 18k Gold Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful and pretty, this 18k gold "Pallachegira" ball station necklace is designed with 12 spheres
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Riviera Round Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
. They look especially white as they are set in this 18 carats yellow gold necklace. Each diamond is also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Black Ceramic Collection 18K and diamond Gold Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
White or Black Ceramic And Gold element in Yellow or White gold with white pavé diamonds Also option
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold Natural Mother of Pearl Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
other mother of pearl colours, in yellow gold or white gold Important information for this ORDER
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Butterfly Heart Tennis Bracelet with 3.98 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
weight: 3.98 carats Length: 18 cm Total weight: 17.3 grams A bold 18K yellow gold ring showcasing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Mini Puzzle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold and brown diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mini Puzzle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold and brown diamonds Length: 16,5 / 18 cm - 6.50 / 7 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

30 Carats Rubies 18K Gold 0.44 White Diamonds Handcrafted Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rubies beads moves the diamonds closures are always visible and shiny. Available in 18K Yellow Gold on
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Intini Jewels Aquamarine Rondelle Gold Plate Handmade Necklace
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. Luminous jewel with natural precious jewellery on elegant Gold Plate setting. An elegant touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Mini Puzzle Bracelet in 18k white gold and black diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mini Puzzle Bracelet in 18k white Gold and black diamonds Length: 16,5 / 18 cm - 6.50 / 7 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Aquamarine Rondelle 9 Karat Gold Earrings Necklace Bracelet Set
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Luminous set of natural precious jewellery on elegant 9 karat yellow gold setting. Marvellous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Intini Jewels Aquamarine Rondelle 18 Karat Gold Earrings Necklace Bracelet Set
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Luminous set of natural precious jewellery on elegant 18 karat yellow gold setting. Marvellous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Aquamarine Rondelle Beads 18 Karat Gold Necklace Bracelet Set
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Luminous set of natural precious jewellery on elegant 18 karat yellow gold setting. Marvellous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Aquamarine Rondelle Gold Plate Earrings Necklace Bracelet Set
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Luminous set of natural precious jewellery on elegant Gold Plate setting. Marvellous necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Intini Jewels Aquamarine Rondelle Beads Gold Plate Necklace Anklet Bracelet Set
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Luminous set of natural precious jewellery on elegant Gold Plate setting. Marvellous necklace and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Valente Clash Collection 18.6 Carat Multi Sapphires 18k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Valente
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Clash Collection A rainbow dance of multicolored sapphires blue, pink and yellow 93 pieces of .02ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White ...

Dubini Ottoman Empire Coin 18 Karat Long Gold Necklace Tourmaline Cabochon Stone
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
Empire of Mehmet IV (AH 1058-1099 / AD 1648-1687) AV Sultani, set in 18kt yellow gold with tourmaline and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Pink Coral, Onyx, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond Silver/Rose Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Coral and onyx necklace in 9kt yellow gold and silver with a flower vase shaped pendant composed of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Dainty Diamond Necklace, 18k Gold VS Diamonds
Located in Mission Viejo, CA
. This elegant Italian short-link solid 18K yellow gold chain is dressed up with diamonds to create that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.