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Rock Quartz Turban Fashion Ring Ruby Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chalcedony Blue Sapphire Cabochon Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carnelian Turban Fashion Ring Amethyst Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones
Category

Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shape Faceted Amethysts Gold Bezel Engraved Amethyst Drops Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
(1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

for Shaira Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Discs Gold Diamonds Red Enamel Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color
Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style 14k Gold Rubies Diamonds Black Enamel Carved Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel

Rectangular Faceted Amethyst 14 K Yellow Gold White Baroque Pearls Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tutti Frutti Style Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Diamonds Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Pear Shape Baroque Pearls Gold Diamonds Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Baroque Pearls Gold Emeralds Diamonds Enamel Jade Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamonds Kyanite Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style Gold Blue Sapphire Diamonds Enamel Engraved Jade Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise Lapis Lazuli
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

3 Ruby Oval Cabs Yellow Gold Diamonds Faceted Round Shape Amethyst Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Donuts 14K White Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise
Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Bamboo Shaped Jade Gold Diamonds Ruby Cabs Black Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Jade Donuts 14K White Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Rubies Emeralds Gold Red Enamels Diamonds Amethyst Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise ,Lapis Lazuli
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Engraved Oval Shape Lemon Quartz Cab Faceted Oval Peridot 14 Kt Yellow Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put
Category

Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphires Enamel Gold Diamonds Carved Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style Gold Rubies Emeralds Onyx Diamonds Enamel Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Tutti Frutti Rubies Sapphires Emeralds 14K Gold Diamonds Baroque Pearls Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put
Category

Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Citrine Turban Ring Blue Sapphire Cabochon 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Quartz Diamonds Gold Silver Black Enamel Brooch
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
handmade and using the typical gemstones of that period (1920-1930 circa) : genuine Jades, Turquoise
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Crunchy Lapis Turquoise Diamond Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. textured yellow gold bracelet set with alternating rows of 4mm. lapis lazuli and turquoise
Category

Vintage 1970s American Link Bracelets

Trianon Lapis Turquoise Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Portland, ME
18K Yellow gold Trianon lapiz, turquoise, pearl and diamond earrings. The cushion cut lapiz base
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Emily Kuvin Gold Double Statement Earrings with Lapis, Turquoise and Diamonds
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
silver, .22cttw white diamonds, lapis lazuli, turquoise 1.25" width, 1.75" length (measurements are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Ancient Egyptian Carnelian with Pendants, Lapis, Turquoise Beads, and 20k Gold
Located in Bloomington, IN
Carnelian, turquoise and lapis lazuli beads with fourteen poppy seed pod pendants and a carnelian
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold

Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Heart Pendant, Lapis, Turquoise, and 22k Gold Tubes
Located in Bloomington, IN
Sixty 22k gold tube beads alternating with thirty groupings of lapis lazuli, turquoise beads, and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 22k Gold

21st Century Box Lapis Turquoise Marble Semi Precious Inlay Mosaic
By Studio Lél
Located in Islamabad, Punjab
These are handmade from semiprecious stone and marble in a small artisanal workshop. Please note that variations and slight imperfections are part of its design and unique charm. ...
Category

2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Ancient Agate Bow Bead Center with Lapis, Turquoise, Carnelian Beads, 22k Gold
Located in Bloomington, IN
Turquoise, lapis lazuli, carnelian, and agate beads alternating with 22k gold cylinder beads. There
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 22k Gold

Turquoise and Diamond Inlay Zodiac Necklace
By Jacquie Aiche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand inlay lapis, turquoise, onyx and bone pendants with a pave diamond border for every Zodiac
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Malachite Coral Lapis Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, onyx, malachite lapis, turquoise, purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt MOP Coral Turquoise Malachite Inlay Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, lapis, turquoise, malachite and onyx. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Ray Tracey Multi-Stone Inlay Butterfly Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Fe, NM
are Coral, Lapis, Turquoise, Pink Coral and Topped with a Cultured Pearl.
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Superb French Gem Set Diamond Gold African Princess Head Brooch
Located in Kortrijk, BE
sculpted gold breastplate set with lapis, turquoise and diamonds, mounted in 18 karat gold. A double prong
Category

Vintage 1960s French Revival Brooches

Materials

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

eye Double Ring, Gold 14k
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in New York City, NY
with a Turquoise stone, and a 14k Rose gold ring with a Lapis semi precious stone,they also can have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Stunning Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning brooch of rich blue lapis lazuli is sensuously curved, and bordered by a conforming
Category

Swiss Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Ebony, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is composed of ebony and lapis lazuli beads separated by diamond rondelles, a lapis
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Retro Cornucopia Turquoise Lapis Diamond Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
the Cornucopia made of Lapis and Turquoise Beads be worn highlight by Diamond accent Colourful effect
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Collar of Lapis Lazuli Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. crunchy yellow gold collar with 30 articulated links each set with 2 natural lapis lazuli
Category

Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Midcentury Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Featuring 1 Central Oval piece of Natural Turquoise at approximately 20mm x 13.3mm, secured in 4
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Exolette Lapis Lazuli Turquoise and Silver Beaded Necklace
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
This lapis lazuli turquoise and sterling beaded necklace is a blues piece and my original cool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver

Turquoise, Lapis, 14k Gold Hinged Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Raintree
Located in Burlington, VT
, Varascite (Australian Turquoise), Lapis Lazuli or Petrified Dinosaur Bone. You may request a color tone of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Platinum

Set of Keppler Kern Turquoise, Onyx, and Lapis Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. These funky little pencils are all in 18k gold. The tie clip and earring are set with pressed turquoise
Category

1990s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

A.Jeschel Lapis and Turquoise dramatic tribal necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
Rough-Cut Lapis Lazuli: Sourced from Afghanistan, these unpolished stones offer raw and natural beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Emily Kuvin Gold, Diamond, Lapis and Turquoise Statement Necklace
By Emily Kuvin
Located in New York, NY
, lapis lazuli, turquoise 2.75" width, 16"/ 17"/ 18" chain closure options. (measurements are approximate
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Deborah Liebman Lapis Blue Turquoise Hilltribe and Turkish Silver Necklace
By Deborah Liebman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Lapis and Blue Turquoise Necklace with Hilltribe and Turkish silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Deborah Liebman Lapis Blue Turquoise Hilltribe and Turkish Silver Necklace
By Deborah Liebman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Lapis and Blue Turquoise on a Necklace with Hilltribe and Turkish Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Seaman Schepps Turquoise Seahorse Caged Lapis Pendant Gold Link Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold long chain necklace, complimented with three charm pendants - turquoise seahorse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Ear Clips
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold day 'n' night sleeping beauty turquoise, lapis and diamond ear clips, 1.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Blue Chinoise Cloisonné Pendant Necklace w/ Lapis Lazuli, Pearls Turquoise
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
lapis discs and real pearls with turquoise details and cobalt blue glass beads. There are gold filled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise

Charles Loloma Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, and Gold Cuff Bracelet, circa 1975
By Charles Loloma
Located in New York, NY
frequently. This bracelet, designed as a stacked series of turquoise, lapis lazuli, and gold rectangles
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold

Decadent Jewels Lapis Lazuli Gaspiete Turquoise Pearl Chrysocolla Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
beads. Lapis Lazuli beads are all natural colour and a mix of polished and faceted finish, large
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2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Turquoise Mat...

Lapis Lazuli, and Turquoise Bead, Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Composed of numerous 3.0 mm lapis lazuli beads, and 4.5 mm turquoise beads, accented by 3 mm 14k
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Loloma Turquoise Lapis Inlay Sterling Silver Hopi Shield Ring
By Charles Loloma
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
artist Charles Loloma. The ring is cast in sterling silver and consists of turquoise, lapis, and coral
Category

20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Stunning April in Paris Designs"Bubble Earring" with Lapis Lazuli Turquoise
By Merideth McGregor
Located in New York, NY
These magnificent "Bubble Earrings" designed by Merideth McGregor are loaded with Lapis Lazuli
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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Lapis Turquoise For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lapis turquoise you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect lapis turquoise among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a lapis turquoise has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Marina J., Van Cleef Arpels and Decadent Jewels are consistently popular. While most can agree that any lapis turquoise from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Turquoise version from the 374 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a lapis turquoise, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Lapis Turquoise?

The price for a lapis turquoise starts at $58 and tops out at $68,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,433.

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.