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Inlaid Sterling Silver Crucifix Blue Agate Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Featuring a Beautifully hand crafted Cross of interconnected Hearts inlaid with Genuine Gemstones; necklace held by a S/S barrel-shaped clasp; Necklace measures approx. 18.5” long; c...
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Multi-Stone Inlay Sterling Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
: 32.3 grams STONES: Turquoise, Lapis, black coral, and spiny oyster. HALLMARKS: ARMSTRONG for Paula
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Vintage 1980s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Don Staats Native American Gemstone Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. Many rare, semiprecious stacked gemstones include turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral, jet, shell and more
Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef Arpels Romance a Paris Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
lovers shielded by an umbrella from a Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis and Moonstone shower raining down
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asch Grossbardt 14 Karat Gold Mesh Necklace with Mother-of-Pearl and Onyx
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Fairfield, CT
, malachite, lapis, and turquoise. The clasp is checkered with classic mother of pearl and black onyx inlay
Category

2010s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Bracelet Pair 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cabochon lapis lazuli and twelve round cabochon turquoise. The other vintage Tiffany bracelet is set with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

Materials

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

H.Stern Diane von Furstenberg Multicolor Large Stones Gold Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
collection. With very Large 22 stones amethysts, lapis, aquamarine, tourmaline, pink tourmaline, coral
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20th Century American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Turquoi...

Vintage Chunky Eight-Charm Bracelet in Sterling Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
the day. The stones appear to be lapis lazuli, bloodstone and carnelian. The links shaped like small
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Modernist Navajo Cuff by Vernon Begay
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: Turquoise, lapis, coral, sugilite, and tiger eye HALLMARKS: VGB for Vernon Begay STOCK NUMBER
Category

1990s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger s Eye, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Asch Grossbardt 1980s Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cushion Inlay Earrings
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring lapis lazuli, malachite, onyx, amethyst, turquoise, and coral Opaque medium blue, green, black
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gol...

Asch Grossbardt Diamond and Enamel Bangle
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Boca Raton, FL
brilliant diamonds. Diamonds are H in color, VS-SI in clarity Gemstone Detail: Malachite, lapis, coral, onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise,...

Midcentury Marianne Ostier Colored Stone Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
By Marianne Ostier
Located in New York, NY
are set in 18-karat yellow gold with platinum. These are set with numerous lapis lazuli and turquoise
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Clarissa Bronfman "Spretzzatura" Multi Stone Antique Silver Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
. Combination of New and Vintage Charms. "Spretzzatura" consists of lapis lazuli, 925 sterling silver, citrine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver, Sterl...

Asch Grossbardt Vintage Inlaid Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Picasso Portrait Earrings
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cushion-shaped gold forms inlaid with various gemstones throughout Including lapis
Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold...

Black Onyx and Diamond Earring Studs
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Malachaite Rock Crystal Turquoise Lapis Lazuli
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, 1...

Asprey 1971 London Geometric Brooch 18kt Yellow Gold with 64.72 Cts in Gemstones
By Asprey
Located in Miami, FL
, with 46 round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.22 carats, white colorless E/F Color, VS-2 Clarity. Turquoises
Category

Vintage 1970s British Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Emilia Castillo Silverplate Bowl with Butterflies
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Darnestown, MD
inset stones of coral; malachite; lapis lazuli and turquoise. Originally retailed by Neiman Marcus. It
Category

20th Century Mexican Decorative Bowls

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

Julian Arviso Navajo Native American Necklace Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Gemstone
Located in Miami, FL
inlay, composed by turquoises, spiny oyster, onyx, lapis lazuli, opal, and coral banded in solid gold of
Category

1990s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, 14k Gold, Yell...

Syna Seven Chakra Yellow Gold Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 3.5 cts approx Lapis Lazuli 3.5 cts approx Turquoise 3.5
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Garnet...

1970s Colored Stone, Diamond and Gold Pendant or Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold, emerald, coral, sapphire, pink sapphire, lapis lazuli, turquoise and diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sap...

Van Cleef Arpels France Rose Gold Coral Moonstone Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a cable link chain featuring four stylized charms and bezel set gemstone cabochons. Depicting a woman with three balloons, sitting, kicking a ball and a man with a single...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Coral, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb 1970 Enameled Convertible Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Gemstones
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
(12 x 6 x 6 mm) carved from natural blue turquoise, salmon coral, blue lapis lazuli and green jade
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Egyptian Revival King Tut Khepri Scarab Necklace 18Kt Gold with Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
natural gemstones such: blue turquoises, blue lapis lazuli and red coral. The chain is bezel-set with 30
Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Link Necklaces

Materials

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

French 1930 Art Deco Egyptian Revival Necklace 18Kt Gold with Cloisonne Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
blue, red, turquoise and green enamels in the French technique of champleve (cloisonne). It is an
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Go...

Andrew Alvarez Apache Native American Geometric Ring 14Kt Gold Inlaid Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
such; pink Coral, Blue lapis lazuli, Black Onyx, purple Agatha, sodalite and native Blue Turquoise
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Lost in Paradise Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Symbol Tree
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Lapis, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Rose cut Diamond, Ebony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, ...

Italian Convertible Multi Color Gems Set Earrings in 18Kt Gold with VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
of round cabochon cut of 15 mm of different natural gemstones such; Blue turquoise, red jasper, white
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Tiger s Ey...

1970s Gilbert Albert 18 Karat Gold 11 Interchangeable Balls Cocktail Ring
By Gilbert Albert
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a dynamic ring designed by Swiss jeweler Gilbert Albert in 1970s. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with a diamond. There are 11 interchangeable semi precious gem ...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amber, Amethyst, Carnelian, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Quartz, R...

Silver Plate Toucan Pitcher by Los Castillo
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A charming silver plate toucan pitcher with lapis lazuli and green turquoise inlay.
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Pitchers

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

Diamond Green Malachite Compass Bezel Medallion 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Malachite Compass Bezel Medallion Charm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Charm Only Natural Green Malachite Slice Medallion 0.05 cts Diamonds 12 mm Diameter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoi...

Diamond Green Malachite Hamsa Hand Palm Celestial Symbolic Gold Medallion Charm
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Hamsa Hand Palm 18K Yellow Gold Medallion Charm Natural Green Malachite Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Charm Only - 12MM Diameter Natural Green Malachite Gemstone 0.05 cts Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoi...

Diamond Halo Moon Star White Pearl 18karat Gold Pendant Charm Medallion Necklace
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Moon Star Mother of Pearl Medallion 18K Rose Gold Necklace Pendant Charm White Mother-of-Pearl gemstone 0.40 cts Diamonds Adjustable 18K Rose Gold chain 16-20 inches 20MM ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoi...

Diamond Tree of Life Plant Nature Flora Gold Medallion Charm White Pearl Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Tree of Life Plant Nature Flora Gold Medallion Charm White Pearl Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Charm Only Natural White Mother of Pearl Gemstone 0.05 cts Diamonds 12 mm Diameter Me...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoi...

Diamond White Pearl Compass Bezel Medallion 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Gold White Pearl Compass Bezel Medallion Charm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant 18K Yellow Gold Charm Only - 12 mm Diameter Natural White Pearl Slice Medallion 0.05 cts Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoi...

Verdura Amethyst Bead Rock Candy Long Necklace
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
beads each separated by 18k yellow gold, turquoise and lapis-set beads or 18k yellow gold and ruby-set
Category

2010s Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HUGE Inlaid Stones Silver Ring
Located in Darnestown, MD
turquoise; lapis lazuli; coral and ironwood make a beautiful composition. The ring is 2 1/8" long and 1 7/16
Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Gucci Necklace and Bracelet, Pietra Dura Jewelry, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Cincinnati, OH
, lapis lazuli, malachite, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl , moonstone and agate. We do not use the word
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Russian Malachite Box with Sterling and Semi Precious Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fittings. Turquoise, lapis and other stones adorn the top and closure of box. An ideal decorative piece
Category

20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Gem Earring Interchangeable Set
Located in London, England
dressed up with cultured pearl, coral, lapis lazuli, turquoise or amethyst drops. The earrings are
Category

2010s Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Muti-Stone Inlay Rosewood Interior Sterling Box Taxco, Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine multi stone lapis, malachite, turquoise, sodalite with brass, copper and sterling silver
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Sterling Silver, Copper

Los Castillo Style Mixed Metals, Mixed Stones and Rosewood Rooster Box
By Los Castillo
Located in North Miami, FL
; one in copper one in silver against the mixed stones of lapis, sodalite and turquoise. The interior is
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Royal Palace Of Holyroodhouse Pietre Dure Table
By Holland Sons, Thomas Woodruff 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
precious hardstones such as lapis lazuli, Blue John, malachite, turquoise and amethyst. Given that the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite

3.20 Carat Diamond Ruby Cluster Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Round Oval Studs
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 3.20 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster earrings, The radiant oval ruby in the centre on each earring is surrounded by 10 white stunning diamonds, 20 diamonds ...
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedon...

British Hardstone Surtout De Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
, Ashburton marble, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Malachite are all included. The crowning achievement is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Greco Roman Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Serpentine

0.80 Carat Ruby Diamond Cluster Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Halo Oval Round Cut
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Ruby Cluster Pendant, The radiant oval ruby in the centre surrounded by 10 white stunning diamonds weighing a total of 0.30 carat color G/H clarity SI, the ruby weighs 0.50 carat bea...
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...

Philippe Ferrandis Mother of Pearl Pierced Earrings
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Jade cabochons, reconstituted turquoise, lapis lazuli pierced earrings.
Category

2010s French Drop Earrings

Hand Carved Rose Quartz and Multi-Gemstone Shell
Located in Cypress, CA
conch. Inclusive of multi-gemstone overlay: Lapis Lazuli, turquoise, coral with gilt metal.  
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Petra Dura Table Top Round
Located in Stamford, CT
Petra Dura table top 24" round loaded with semi precious stones including Lapis and Turquoise. It
Category

Late 20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble Cigar Ashtray with Arabesque Copper Mounts
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in New York, US
. Caldwell, and features applied Arabesque copper designs around the rim, plus turquoise and lapis lazuli
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Marble, Metal

Asch Grossbardt Multi Gemstone Inlay Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx, Coral, Malachite, Turquoise, Purple Jade, Lapis Lazuli.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilia Castillo Silverplate Bowl with Butterflies
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Darnestown, MD
inset stones of coral; malachite; lapis lazuli and turquoise. Originally retailed by Neiman Marcus. It
Category

1990s Mexican Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Coral, Silver Plate

Indian Alabaster Vase w/ Semi-Precious Stone Inlay
Located in Astoria, NY
, includes: malachite, turquoise, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and others, unmarked. Dimensions: 7" H x 3
Category

20th Century Anglo-Indian Vases

Materials

Alabaster

Bulgari Bulgari Vintage Yellow Gold Sautoir Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
An iconic Bulgari Bulgari necklace showcasing Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Turquoise and various other
Category

1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Darnestown, MD
are inlaid with diamonds; coral; turquoise; malachite; lapis lazuli; mother of pearl and onyx. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Zuni Silver Snake Rainbow Dance Inlaid Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
STERLING". The piece is made of sterling silver and inlaid with Lapis, Sugilite, Turquoise, Mother of
Category

1990s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Pietra Dura Table with Modern Chrome Base
Located in Lambertville, NJ
including Lapis, Malachite, Cornelian and Turquoise among others. Top measures 33 " x 63 " x 1" thick. Table
Category

20th Century Unknown Tables

Materials

Stone, Chrome

Diamond Multi Charm Hoop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Total Weight: 5.4g (3.5dwt) Additional Details: Diamond Hamsa, Diamond Bar, Lapis Circle, Turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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.