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Vibrant Green Jadeite Brooch Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A rather beautiful and unique looking jadeite spray brooch set in 14k yellow gold. The brooch is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Vintage Set of Pin and Earrings Features Carved Amethyst and Nephrite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous set of 3, Mid Century vintage brooch, features carved amethyst and nephrite set in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Gem-Set Black Onyx Maltese Cross Cuff Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cross motif set with a larger oval cabochon-cut emerald at center surrounded by four pear cabochon-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Jade, Black Jade, 18k G...

Classic Set of Three Hand Carved Chinese Hardstone Bracelets with Foliage Design
Located in New York, NY
out of a single piece of jade.These were purchased in Hong Kong in 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinese Artisan Bangles

Materials

Jade

47 Strand Seed Pearl Jadeite Necklace, Bracelet Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
wear, makes this set a must have!! Can be worn loose or twisted for multiple looks! NECKLACE: 47
Category

20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

3.76 Carat Natural Jadeite and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring featuring a 3.76 Carat, Natural Jadeite and 0.51 Carats of Diamond Accents set in
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

2.21 Carat Natural Jadeite and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Accents set in Platinum. Jadeite has been cherished for millennia. Its nature is pure and enduring, yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

ANTON JANDA Austria 1950 Parure Set In 14Kt Gold Diamonds. Nephrite Amethysts
Located in Miami, FL
presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this Anton Janda set is excellent. Beside the
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Nephrite and Coral Leaf and Berries Brooch Set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
coral leaf and berries brooch set in 14k yellow gold. This beautifully crafted piece is designed as a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Anton Janda Austrian 1950 Brooch Earring Set in 18kt Gold with Diamonds Nephrite
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this set is excellent. Beside the little normal wear
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Quartz, Nephrite, Ruby and Diamond Floral Spray Brooch Set in 14k Gold
Located in London, England
A highly unique rose quartz, nephrite, ruby and diamond floral spray brooch set in 14k white gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.67 Carat Natural Non-Dyed Jadeite and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Accents set in Platinum. Jadeite has been cherished for millennia. Its nature is pure and enduring, yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

4.15 Carat Natural Type-A Jadeite and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Accents set in Platinum. Jadeite has been cherished for millennia. Its nature is pure and enduring, yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

1.19 Carat Natural Non-Dyed Jadeite and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
Accents set in Platinum. Jadeite has been cherished for millennia. Its nature is pure and enduring, yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

【Jādora】Verdant Bloom Jadeite South Sea Pearl Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
This captivating set showcases a harmonious blend of aurora-grade South Sea pearls and vivid Type A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

【Jādora】Imperial Leaf Halo Jadeite South Sea Pearl Earrings and Ring Set
Located in New York, NY
This radiant set combines the iridescent glow of aurora-grade South Sea pearls with the rich, vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Russian Nephrite Orchid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
, set in 14 karat yellow gold. Necklace - Orchid necklace with orchid carved Russian nephrite and red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Russian Nephrite Orchid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Earrings Set
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Earrings - Orchid stud earrings with orchid-carved Russian nephrite and red garnets, set in 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Limited Edition Chaumet 2005 Multigem Bracelet Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Chaumet
Located in London, England
An extremely unique limited edition vintage Chaumet 2005 multi-gem bracelet set in 18k yellow gold
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Peridot, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosior Contemporary Onyx, Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings Set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior One-off Contemporary Drop Earrings set in Yellow Gold with: - 4 pieces of Onyx weighting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Black Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Set of Pin and Earrings Carved Nephrite and Pearls in a 14 Karat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floral motif. There are two (2) carved nephrite jade leaves, each carved by hand and 37 pearls measuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Jade Set Gold Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Swiss. This chic fifties bracelet is set with luminous jade ovals. The look is
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Link Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Large Poinsettia Motif Coral and Jade Set Gold Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
jade leaves and vibrant coral flowers. Perfect on a dress or jacket, its breezy fifties chic
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

1950s Rose Quartz, Jade, and Diamond Set Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
quartz flower cheerily opens in full bloom, enhanced by five brilliant diamonds. The lush jade leaves and
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Silver 11.4x9.6mm Cabochon Bezel Set Lavender Jade Flower Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Oval Cabochon Cut - Lavender Color - 11.4x9.6mm (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jade, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Set Purple Jade Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Dimensions: earrings measure 14.55 X 11.6mm Fastenings: post with friction backs Weight: 5.08 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower brooch set with amethyst, jade and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bouquet with amethyst, jade and single cut diamond. 0.03ct
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade with White Sapphire Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade with White Sapphire 1.22 carats Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Lavender Jade Earrings and Bracelet Set 24.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold and lavender jade bracelet and earring set. The clasp is stamped 14k. The
Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade with Peridot Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 38.14 carats with Peridot 2.12 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length
Category

2010s Thai More Rings

Materials

Jade, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

Jade with Cabochon Emerald Pendant set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade with Cabochon Emerald 0.60 carat Pendant set in 14K Gold Settings (chain not included) Width
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Opal Black Jade Gold Set
By Angela Cummings
Located in San Antonio, TX
18 kt. gold cuff and earclips, inlaid with Opal and black jade in a checkerboard pattern. Cuff
Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Opal, 18k Gold

Jade with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.04 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Brooch Crystal Jade Set with 2 Diamonds in 14ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning vintage brooch features beautiful Jade and Crystal flowers with 2 Diamond accents
Category

Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade, Emerald Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade and Emerald Large Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Nine carats Jade Ring with Diamonds set in 14K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Natural Earth grown Jade Gemstone Ring Set in 14K Yellow Gold. It entails 9 carats Jade, White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

“Orient” Jade, Sapphire Ruby Earrings Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Jade, Sapphire & Ruby Earrings Set In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Jade with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade with Diamond 0.60 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included
Category

2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Bangle Set 22k Gold Silver with Vintage Jade Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Bangle set 22K Gold & Silver with Vintage Jade & Sapphires Dragon motif Vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Jade with Cabochon Blue Sapphire Pendant set in 14K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade with Cabochon Blue Sapphire 0.85 carat Pendant set in 14K Gold Settings (chain not included
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

White Jade with Ruby Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Jade with Ruby 1.20 carats Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade with Cabochon Ruby Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 14.12 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.64 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Jade with Amethyst Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 76.20 carats with Amethyst 3.56 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm
Category

2010s Thai Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

“Capri” Natural Lilac Jade Cocktail Ring Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Lilac Jade and Multi color Tourmalines Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl Jade Earrings set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl & Jade Earrings set in 18K Gold & Silver Salmon Coral South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

5.24 Carat, Natural, Lavender Jade and Diamond Estate Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Jadeite has been cherished for millennia. Its nature is pure and
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

1950s Genuine Jade Cuff Link and Tie Clip Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
showcases the raw, organic charm of this remarkable gem, making every set truly one-of-a-kind. The jade
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Cufflinks

Pair of Vintage Earrings with Chinese Jade and Pearls set in Silver
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage silver earrings set with carved Chinese jade. Each earring has seed pearls
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Carve Jade, Tsavorite and Diamond Flower Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 11.94 carats, Tsavorite 0.73 carat and Diamond 0.05 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

TB Exclusive Black Enamel, Diamond and Jade Earrings Set Of 3 Pairs
Located in Derby, NY
The contrast of nephrite jade, black enamel. and diamonds make these designer art deco earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

White Jade with Blue Sapphire Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Jade 33.85 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.97 carat Pendant set in 18K White Gold Settings (chain
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade Blue Lapis Coral BroochPendant Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Carved Mint Jade, Carved Blue Lapis, Turquoise, Pearl Large Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade Blue Lapis Coral BroochPendant Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Carved Mint Jade, Carved Blue Lapis, Turquoise, Pearl Large Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby Lavender Jade Earrings set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Lavender Jade Earrings set in 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Pinkish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient’ South Sea Pearl, Sapphire & Jade Pendant Set 18K Gold & Silver South Sea Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Si...

Bochic “Orient” Retro Ruby Vintage Jade Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Vintage Jade Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural red rubies - 4 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Bangles

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Carved Amethyst, Diamond, Nephrite Jade Gold Earrings Brooch Vintage Set
Located in Aspen, CO
Carved Amethyst, Diamond, Nephrite and Gold Earrings & Brooch Vintage Set, circa 1960. Small white
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Jade Jewellery Set For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate jade jewellery set for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 107 vintage or 41 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect jade jewellery set may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a jade jewellery set has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Angela Cummings, Bulgari and Cartier are consistently popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a jade jewellery set for sale for women should be easy, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Jade Jewellery Set?

Prices for a jade jewellery set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $225,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,840.

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.