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Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring, circa 1970
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef and Arpels lapis lazuli and diamond ring. Set to centre with a round cabochon natural
Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Deco Lapis Lazuli Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
edges of each geometric pattern. The cuff frames cylindrical cuts of lapis lazuli within. As the light
Category

2010s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Modernist Ring
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A geometric design ring from the 1970's centered around a deep blue lapis lazuli slab. The square
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Floral Lapis Lazuli Diamond Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold 28mmx28mm
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These exquisite earrings showcase a stunning floral design crafted from deep blue Lapis Lazuli
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18-Carat Gold Cufflinks with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in PARIS, FR
These are Van Cleef & Arpels cufflinks made of 18-carat gold, lapis lazuli, and diamonds. The
Category

Vintage 1980s French Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Mother of Pearl Blue Rubies Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
The deep blue shade of the lapis lazuli gives at this pair of cufflinks a strong shade that adds a
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3 Carat Lapis Lazuli Square Gold Nugget Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Square Gold Nugget Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace. Centering a securely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Valentin Magro Lapis Lazuli 18k Gold Rondelle Bead Double Strand Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in Perry, FL
Valentin Magro double strand lapis lazuli and 18k bead 36” necklace featuring 8.1mm to 8.3mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Mediterranean Coral Cat Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
bars made in lapis lazuli. Sapphires on the eyes. All AVGVSTA jewelry is new and has never been
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli cuff bracelet with
Category

2010s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli with Citrine in Yellow Gold Drop Necklace with Poetry
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
A Masterpiece of Jewelry-Art: The "BEYOND MIDNIGHT" Drop Necklace with Lapis Lazuli and a fiery
Category

2010s German Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Berca Lapis Lazuli White Blue Enameled Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Contemporary, Chic yet Unique Cocktail Ring featuring a round natural Lapis Lazuli disk in a white
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jean Mahie 22K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Bead Choker Necklace 119 grams
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
ean Mahie 22K Yellow Gold & Lapis Lazuli Bead Choker Necklace – 15" This bold vintage choker by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Faceted Bead Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A lapis lazuli bead necklace with an 18 karat yellow gold clasp. The lapis lazuli are double
Category

2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Strand Cleopatra Style Amber Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Multi Strand Cleopatra Style Amber Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Apatite, Malachite Necklace Handmade
Category

2010s American Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Apatite

Illario Vintage Diamond, Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Link Bracelet Circa 1970
By Illario
Located in London, GB
Maker: Illario Summary: Vintage Diamond, Turquoise & Lapis Lazuli Link Bracelet Description: A
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Coral and Lapis Lazuli Bombé Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique Bombe Cocktail ring with chased 18k gold lapis lazuli beads and a carved fluted coral dome
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Marina J. 14k Yellow Gold, Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli stones all adorned by solid 14k Yellow Gold beads throughout. Measuring 17.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Dial Hand Wind Women s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Omega Case Size: 20 x 23mm Movement: Hand Wind Stone: Lapis Lazuli Dial Material: 18k Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Estate Archaelogical Revival Style Lapis Lazuli 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Classic Archaelogical Revival style Lapis Lazuli 14K yellow gold drop earrings 20th Century Lovely
Category

20th Century Greek Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Beading Work Solitaire Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Oval Cabochon - Bezel Set - Deep Navy Blue Color w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Mellerio 1970s French Lapis Lazuli Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1970s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 27.3 grams A very rare earring set designed by Mellerio-Dits Meller. Has serial number and Fren...
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl, Enamel + Carved Lapis Lazuli Earrings, Pendant + Button Set
Located in Narberth, PA
pendant is comprised of an enameled bail and setting holding a pearl above a spheroid-shaped lapis lazuli
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Lapis Lazuli and Rose Quartz Sterling Silver Hearts Necklace by nlanlaVictory
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
heart of Lapis Lazuli and a heart of Rose Quartz are the focal point of this necklace. Like us, each
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli And Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Cocktail Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Baraka Square Shape Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks 18K White Gold and Rose Gold
By Barakà
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Baraka cufflinks feature square shape Lapis Lazuli stone encased in 18K white gold
Category

2010s Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rose Gold, White Gold

Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Lois D. Sasson Design Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Signet Men's Ring. This
Category

2010s American Signet Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Handcrafted Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Handcrafted Cocktail Ring. Etruscan revival timeless
Category

2010s Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Berca White Diamond Hand Inlaid Blue Lapis Lazuli White Gold Cufflinks
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks featuring four 0.20 Carat Brilliant Cut Top Quality White Diamond in a White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, White Gold

Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Free-Form Cocktail Ring Gena Rowlands
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Turquoise Lapis Lazuli 14K Yellow Gold Free-Form Cocktail Ring. The ring features a flat free-form
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This distinctive 1960s lapis lazuli and diamond ring is crafted in 14K yellow gold with a bold
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

New Lapis Lazuli Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
clover motif formed by a cut lapis lazuli stone pierced in the center to hold a small clover set with
Category

2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Mediterranean Coral Owls Diamond Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
Lapis lazuli is used to make the cylindrical toggle and the mounting of the oval front face of
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Lapis Lazuli Bow Necklace with Pearls in Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The necklace circa 1960 is a combination of an antique lapis lazuli bow silver top on gold with old
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Diamond, Silver

Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli Aventurine Monkey s Fist Knot 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, crafted in Italy, hand carved Lapis Lazuli and Aventurine Monkey's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Aventurine, Yellow Gold, Gold

ALEXANDER THE GREAT Hand-Painted on Lapis Lazuli 925 Silver Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
with fine jewelry. The rich, deep blue hues of the Lapis Lazuli provide a captivating backdrop
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Open Work Nugget Cufflinks
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli- Oval Cabochon Cut - Blue w/ Natural Accents - Prong
Category

20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Large Flower Pendant #18454
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Large Flower Pendant This stunning flower pendant features
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Turbo Shell and Lapis Lazuli Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
From Seaman Scheps, a pair of 18 karat yellow gold, turbo shell and Lapis Lazuli earrings. Each set
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Bracelet, a radiant
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Greek Key Ring Size 8.5 #22443
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Greek Key Ring Size 8.5 Bold and refined, this 14K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bueche-Girod Lapis-Lazuli Dial, Diamond Bezel Classic Wristwatch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage timepiece was created in Geneva Switzerland. The vivid blue Lapis dial is
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin Diamond Jaspe Onyx Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 18K Toucan Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in Geneva, CH
Gubelin Diamond Jaspe Onyx Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold 18K Toucan Brooch. Dimensions: Lenght: 7.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 1930s Parure in 18k Gold with Carved Lapis Lazuli Panels
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, IT
deep blue lapis lazuli, finely carved with geometric or floral motifs and set within bold gold bezels
Category

Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Chandelier Earrings Lapis Lazuli Agate Diamonds Black Gold 18 Carat
Located in Vannes, FR
Chandelier Earrings Lapis Lazuli Agate Diamonds Black Gold 18 Carat The fusion of timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Chandelier Earrings Lapis Lazuli Agate Diamonds Black Gold 18 Carat
Located in Vannes, FR
The fusion of timeless elegance and natural splendor with our Lapis Lazuli and Green Moonstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat white gold, quartz over Lapis Lazuli
Category

2010s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Afghani Lapis and Pearl Necklace
By Sabrina Balsky Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry One of a Kind Organic Shaped Untreated Afghani Lapis and Baroque and Seed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Afghani Lapis and Pearl Necklace
Afghani Lapis and Pearl Necklace
$1,080 Sale Price
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Retro Italian Yellow Gold Pendant with Pearls and Lapis Lazuli
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Retro Italian Yellow Gold Pendant with Pearls and Lapis Lazuli is a magnificent piece that
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Gold Earrings Set with Lapis Lazuli, Tsavorite, and Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Gold Affinity Earrings Set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Carved Lapis Lazuli, 2.60 Carat Tsavorite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Nugget White Circle Pearl Torsade Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Lapis lazuli beads are paired with white circle' pearls in this torsade necklace. The lapis
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Alex Jona Lapis Lazuli Quartz 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
lapis lazuli bangle bracelet, weighing 12.35 carats in total. Can be sized to any specification
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Lazuli Mother of pearl Lucky Summer Boat clip
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ $7,400 Excl. Taxes Model VCARP9XS00 Serial Number JF****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Lapis Lazuli
Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Oval Shaped Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
> Gemstone - Lapis Lazuli > Stone Weight - 17.4 ct > Stone pieces - 1 > Stone Size - 18 x 16 mm > Stone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Lapis Lazuli Art Deco Ring Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning antique Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The fabulous
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Konstantino 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Sapphire Engraved Toggle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
lapis lazuli and blue sapphire stones, adding a vibrant pop of color that beautifully contrasts with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Merrin 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Screw Back Earrings #21373
By Merrin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Merrin 18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Screw Back Earrings- These stunning earrings by Merin
Category

20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Lapis Lazuli Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lapis lazuli jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3679 vintage or 1477 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a lapis lazuli jewellery from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing lapis lazuli jewellery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef Arpels, Tiffany Co. and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a 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 cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a lapis lazuli jewellery, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Lapis Lazuli Jewellery?

On average, a lapis lazuli jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $2,833, while they’re typically $61 on the low end and $290,000 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.

Questions About Lapis Lazuli Jewellery
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The spiritual meaning of lapis lazuli is that it is the stone of truth and friendship. Sumerians believed that the spirit of their gods lived within the stone. Lapis lazuli has been associated with strength and courage and is considered to bring deep peace and harmony to the one who wears it. Lapis lazuli's powerful blue tone opens up minds and provides enlightenment. It is used to encourage self-awareness, self-confidence, self-knowledge, peace and harmony, compassion, morality, and is believed to brighten the wearer’s mood throughout the day. Shop a range of lapis lazuli jewelry on 1stDibs.