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1970s Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable Estate Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, & Diamond bracelet is crafted in solid 18K yellow
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1950s Cecilia Tono Turquoise Lapis Sterling Silver Pendant or Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver Mexican Aztec warrior brooch or pendant, inlaid with turquoise and lapis lazuli
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Vintage Brooch/Pendant, circa 1960
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Turquoise, lapis and diamond brooch/pendant, circa 1960. A 18 K yellow gold brooch/pendant set
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Gemjunky Unique Green Turquoise and Blue Lapis Lazuli Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fabulous unique necklace of green Turquoise slices and blue Lapis Lazuli nuggets. These highly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Marina J Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Bead Gold Drop Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant earrings showcase a centerpiece of 20 x 12 mm pear-shaped solid Lapis Lazuli accented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Coral Turquoise Lapis 18 Karat White Gold Sapphires Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Coral,Turquoise,Lapis 18 Karat White Gold,Sapphires And Diamonds, Drop Earrings Earrings Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Clarissa Bronfman Lapis, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise Heart Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
37" lapis beaded necklace with diamond and sapphire tumbler. Silver and diamond clasp to allow for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, Silver

Diamonds Turquoise Lapis 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
turquoise, lapis lazuli, and brilliant diamonds, creating a luxury accessory that captures attention. Their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamonds Turquoise Lapis 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
turquoise, lapis lazuli, and brilliant diamonds, creating a luxury accessory that captures attention. Their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

La Triomphe Large Scale Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ring
By La Triomphe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made by La Triomphe, this large scale, dramatic, 18K Yellow Gold ring is set with one oval Lapis
Category

Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Gold Cufflinks with Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise .
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
agate, - Lapis lazuli, - Mother of pearl, - Malachite, - Tiger’s eye, - Onyx, - Turquoise. The
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Tiger s Eye, Turquoise, 18k Gold, ...

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. 1960s French Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Cuff Links
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold cuff links with lapis lazuli and turquoise by Jean
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Bulgari Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Diamond Gold Ice Cream Cone Brooch 1986
By Bulgari
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
BVLGARI ‘Ice Cream Cone’ circa 1986, Brooch in yellow gold, turquoise, lapis lazuli and diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1970s Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Wonderful 1970's bug brooch featuring a 14k gold body with sapphire eyes, lapis lazuli body
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Gemjunky Southwest Style Necklace of Coral, Lapis, and Turquoise
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
features tubes of bright bamboo Coral, squares of Lapis Lazuli, and chips of Turquoise. All these are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Valentin Magro Large Turquoise Nuggets and Lapis Lazuli Cubes Statement Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind necklace features 11 large Turquoise nuggets and lapis lazuli cube links with
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Pendant Necklace Turquoise Lapis Goldstone
Located in New York, NY
magnificent Turquoise Blue Faience Scarab with Turquoise adorned wings and Lapis Lazuli and Goldstone gems
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver

Gemjunky World Famous Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace with Lapis Lazuli
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Spectacular necklace of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise tablets accented with Lapis Lazuli. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal

Vintage Native American Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Spiny Oyster Hoop Earrings
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A spicy combination of deep blue lapis lazuli, cool turquoise and rich salmony spiny oyster blend
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Chrysoprase Lapis Cluster Earrings, Morgaine Duster E
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
consisting of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, chrysoprase and lapis lazuli - crowns a swirled gold vermeil bead
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

2018 Verma Nequetewa ‘Sonwai’ Coral, Turquoise, Lapis, Wood and Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a coral, lapis lazuli, turquoise, wood and 18 karat gold height inlay ring, by Hopi master
Category

2010s American Native American Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise

Lapis Lazuli , Turquoise, and 14k Yellow Gold Ring Size 7.5
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A deep blue lapis lazuli stone (size 7.5) is surrounded by fine light blue turquoise stones, and is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond Green Gold Stacked Rings
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous trio of Mid-Century Modernist 'stacked' rings, in lapis lazuli, turquoise, and 20
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Genuine Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Beads Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A 4MM Genuine Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Beads Necklace with three strands, ranging from 17.5" to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Turquoise, Lapis, Silver, Gold, Long Lariat Necklace Magnet Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Odd and asymmetrical beads of turquoise and lapis are composed in a matched pattern of color and
Category

2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver

2004 Richard Chavez Lapis Lazuli Coral Dolomite Turquoise Gold Ring
By Richard Chavez
Located in New York, NY
A lapis lazuli, coral, dolomite, turquoise and 14 karat gold ring, by Richard Chavez, master
Category

Early 2000s American Native American Band Rings

Materials

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

AJD 20 Inch Unique Lapis Lazuli Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace Great Gift
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
richly colored lapis and the bright, almost robin's-egg blue turquoise creates a dynamic and elegant look
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver

Interchangeable Earrings Turquoise Lapis Onyx 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of interchangeable earrings (circa 1960s to 1970s) set with turquoise, lapis
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Marina J Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Necklace Sautoir with Detachable Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Asymmetrical beads of turquoise and Lapis Lazuli stretch in a spectacular 42 inch loop of ever
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Natural Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Bead Single Strand Necklace 18 Kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Bead Single Strand Necklace 18 Kt Gold with lobster clasp
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of Sacred Bull Sculptures Inlaid with Coral, Turquoise and Lapis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An intricately detailed pair of sacred bull sculptures inlaid with coral, turquoise and lapis
Category

20th Century Indian Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Coral Turquoise Earrings 18 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct and stylish vintage earrings, crafted in 18k yellow gold. Lapis lazuli, coral and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Los Castillo Silver, Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Pin Cross
By Los Castillo
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Los Castillo silver, Turquoise & Lapis Lazuli Pin cross, foy your consideration, a rare piece from
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Marina J Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Earrings with 14K Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lapis lazuli and turquoise earrings are highlighted with 14k yellow gold faceted beads and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Cartier 18 Karat Gold, Lapis Luzuli, Turquoise and Diamond Multistrand Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This piece consists of three rows of round lapis lazuli beads measuring approximately 3.80 mm in
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Gold Cufflinks Handcrafted in Italy by Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Cufflinks in 9k rose gold with two square natural torquoises and two natural lapis lazulis. Stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Opal Lapis Onyx Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade with beautiful inlays of turquoise, opal, lapis lazuli, onyx and coral..... this ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Opal, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Amethyst Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
amethysts, embellished by a band of lapis lazuli and another band in natural turquoise. The back of the
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Handcraft Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Cat Brooche
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat yellow gold cat brooche. Handmade by artisans assembled with lapis
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

LB offers Tibetan inlaid pendant French Bakelite Lapis Coral Turquoise Necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Turquoise and silver beads, Red Sponge Coral, Orange pierced Bakelite beads, Large Lapis Lazuli pieces, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

White Diamond Ruby Turquoise Lapis Enamel Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have also Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Enamel
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Chrysoprase Turquoise Peridot Lapis Spinel Pink Sapphire Leaves Cluster Earrings
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
beautiful colors found in a spring garden for a jaw-dropping rainbow effect. Turquoise, pink topaz, pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Topaz...

Amethyst Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
amethysts, embellished by a band of lapis lazuli and another band in natural turquoise. The back of the
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Amethyst Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
amethysts, embellished by a band of lapis lazuli and another band in natural turquoise. The back of the
Category

2010s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Onyx Agate Malachite Carnelian Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
agate, - Lapis lazuli, - Malachite, - Tiger’s eye, - Onyx, - Turquoise. - Carnelian. The mounting
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Tiger s Eye, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Agate,...

Lapis Lazuli Carved Cabs Genuine Turquoise Cushions 14k Solid Gold Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Carved Round Lapis Lazuli Cabs 13 mm in diameter set in a 14 Kt
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Genuine Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Gold Diamonds Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 Lapis Lazuli round buttons with small round turquoise cabs in the center,middle parts in white
Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Enamel

Elegant, Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Lapis, and Diamond Large Pendant by Montclair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
manufacturer Montclair. It is in the style of a radiant flower with diamonds, fine turquoise, and lapis-lazuli
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Taxco Mexico Alpaca Brass Turquoise Lapis Inlay Cuff Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Taxco Mexico Alpaca brass turquoise & lapis lazuli inlay cuff bracelet. Brass design on top of
Category

20th Century Mexican Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Brass

18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Carnelian Jade Beetles Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
These cufflinks are created with fours hand-carved beetles, one in turquoise, one in carnelian, one
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Carnelian Jade Beetles Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
These cufflinks are created with fours hand-carved beetles, one in turquoise, one in carnelian, one
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Carnelian Jade Beetles Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
These cufflinks are created with fours hand-carved beetles, one in turquoise, one in carnelian, one
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold...

Art Deco Style Lapis Lazuli Gold Turquoise Diamonds Blue Enamel Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jades, Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli and other color gemstones set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We
Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ray Tracey Turquoise Mother of Pearl Lapis Lazuli Inlay Belt Buckle
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage inlaid lapis lazuli, mother of pearl and sleeping beauty turquoise belt buckle with arrow
Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American More Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise Coral and Lapis Lazuli Inlay Cuff Bracelet Navajo Ervin Hoskie
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage cuff bracelet is sterling silver with turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli inlay
Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Onyx Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marina J. has composed turquoise, lapis lazuli, and onyx beads together in a 33 inch necklace with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

1960s Angel Skin Coral Diamond Turquoise Lapis Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold. The beautiful design of braided gold set with diamonds, turquoise and lapis lazuli around
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k 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.