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14 Karat Yellow Solid Gold Lucky Quatrefoil Sign Pendant Charm Chain Bracelet
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Quality and elegance on a contemporary design jewel. Gold jewellery Made in Italy. • 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Solid Gold Lucky Infinity Sign Pendant Charm Chain Bracelet
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Quality and elegance on a contemporary design jewel. Gold jewellery Made in Italy. • 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 14k Solid Gold Diamond Four Leaf Clover Fluted Lucky Stud Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Color - 0.06ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow and White Gold Weight: 4.6 Grams Backing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Good Luck Elephant Four Leaf Clover 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting a lucky elephant
Category

Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Pendant Studded with Nine Lucky Gems Strung in a Tanzanite Beads Necklace
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful Jade pendant studded with nine lucky gems strung in a row of graduating Tanzanite beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

Chanel Vintage 1960s Massive Large Black Lucky Four Leaf Clover Circle Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1960s Robert Goossens Massive Large Black Lucky Four Leaf Clover Medallion Circle
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Lucky Traditional Horse Shoe Charm Pendant, Solid 24K Gold and 0.02ct Diamond
Located in Bozeman, MT
Horse Shoe Charm Pendant, 24K Gold and 0.02ct Diamonds, Tradition, Good Luck, Symbol of protection. Size - Small Charm (Looks great paired and layered with other charm pendants) 1 D...
Category

2010s Turkish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL lucky charm bracelet with 7 iconic Chanel pendants gold-plated, 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel's gold-tone chain link bracelet with seven iconic Chanel items hung from the chain such as a shamrock, heels, a perfume bottle, cupid, a quilted Chanel bag and a turtle, a cam...
Category

1990s French Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Lucky Diamond Tsavorite 18 Karat White Gold Statement Precious Frog Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Matching Earrings Available When it comes to jewellery, frogs are most definitely lucky charms
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Lucky Number 7 Four Leaf Clover 18K Yellow Gold Good Luck Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold good luck charm pendant designed as the lucky 'Number 7' in the
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Pc Set Pave Diamond Clover Pendant Lucky Pendant 925 Silver Christmas Gifts.
Located in Chicago, IL
10 Pc Set Pave Diamond Clover Pendant Lucky Pendant 925 Silver Christmas Gifts. Personalized
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Lucky 9 Gems Stone Diamond Ring Set in 18k Gold Silver
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
9-Gems (Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Cat's Eye, Uncut Diamond , Moon Stone, Garnet) 2.07 carats with Diamond 1.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold And silver. Gold ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver

Good Luck 13 Hermes Wheel Cards Clover 18K Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary, large French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold lucky charm pendant designed as a pierced
Category

Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Green Tsavorite Lucky Frog Unique Animal Nature Fun Rose Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Ruby Green Tsavorite Lucky Frog Unique Animal Nature Fun Rose Gold Ring 18 Rose Karat Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Lucky Shamrock Four Leaf Clover 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a four-leaf clover or shamrock with a natural pearl centre within a reeded circular frame. Stamped with the eagle’s head for F...
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage Massive Large Lucky Four Leaf Clover Black Circle Clip Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1960s Robert Goossens Massive Large Lucky Four Leaf Clover Flower Medallion Black
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Hanging Earrings with Lucky Nine Gems Handcrafted in 22k Gold with Enamel Work
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
, Garnet, Pearl and cats eye. Together they form the Nine Lucky Gems. The combinations of these gems can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire Tsavorite Pave Lucky Frog Animal Fun White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamond Ruby Blue Sapphire Green Tsavorite Pave Lucky Frog 18 K White Gold Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Green Beryl, 18k Gold...

Green tourmaline 7.64 Ct Diamonds Pendant with Chain 18 Yellow Gold Lucky Charm
Located in München, DE
Pendant with a green tourmaline approx. 7.64 carats, in a slender rectangular emerald cut, displaying a moss green color in eye-clean quality, in a four-prong setting. The stone is s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Set Lucky Clover Charm Halo 18K White Gold Stud Statement Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Discover the elegance of these diamond earrings. Featuring 0.91 carats of white diamonds, these earrings are a testament to refined craftsmanship. Crafted in 18k white gold, they off...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow White Gold Lucky Charm Baby Shoe Pendant w/ 0.02ct Diamond Bow
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - White Color - 0.02ct (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Bow Weight: 4.49 Grams Cha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Type A Green Jadeite Jade Lucky Calabash Gourd Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Dynasty. Mr. Ha is a recognized jade authority and the go-to guy for vintage jewelry dealers in Southern
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Precious Alligator Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which creates modern jewellery masterpieces
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

Yellow Gold Diamond Number Six Men s Pendant 10k Single Bag.45ctw Lucky #6 Bling
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Number Six, Lucky Number Measurements Tall (from extended bail): 1 7/32" (30.4mm) Wide: 9/16" (14mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Move Lucky Rabbit Bunny Three Band Animal Ring Baubou
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made-to-order This stunning ring is inspired by rabbits and features a playful design that is sure to delight anyone who sees it. It has 3 solid 14k gold bands that make it unique. ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lucky Nine Gems Bracelet Handcrafted in 18k Yellow Gold with Enamel at the Back
Located in Jaipur, IN
Considered as the Nine Lucky Gems in Indian Mythology, the gems together are supposed to benefit
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Move Lucky Rabbit Bunny Three Band Animal Ring Baubou
Located in Long Island City, NY
This stunning ring is inspired by rabbits and features a playful design that is sure to delight anyone who sees it. It has 3 solid 14k gold bands that make it unique. The ring also f...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Icy Jadeite Jade Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Lucky Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
shop with us, you’re not just buying jewelry—you’re investing in a heritage of quality and authenticity
Category

2010s Hong Kong Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

18k Gold Heart Cross Diamond Necklace Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry collection. A beautiful gift to make her smile and shine! "ALL OUR
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carl Auböck Model #4500 Lucky Pig Brass Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' brass figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Je...

Materials

Brass

Natural Honey Brown Gray Jadeite Lucky Chinese Lion Stamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
lucky lion—an enduring symbol of protection and good fortune. With intricate detailing and a polished
Category

Vintage 1970s Burmese Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Carl Auböck Model #4500 Lucky Pig Polished Nickel Figurine Keyring
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4500 'Lucky Pig' polished nickel figurine keyring. Designed in the 1950s, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Je...

Materials

Nickel, Brass

18k Gold Infinity Heart Necklace Diamond Heart Necklace Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry collection. A beautiful gift to make her smile and shine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Infinity Heart Necklace Diamond Heart Necklace Valentine Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
gold diamond heart pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry collection. a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Carl Auböck Midcentury Lucky Charm Pig Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming modernist pig keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and mar...
Category

20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Cosmopolitan Nov 1946, p 207), in a promotion with Chen Yu 'Lucky Devil' cosmetics - Coro made the 'Lucky Devil
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Horseshoe Motif Diamond Ring – 9k Gold and Silver, Single-Cut Diamonds
Located in Tampa, FL
horseshoe ring, Victorian diamond ring, silver topped gold ring, lucky horseshoe jewelry, single cut diamond
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Number 8 Pave Diamond Pendant Made In 14K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
: Everyday Wear, Symbolic Gift, Special Occasions Number 8 Pendant, Pave Diamond Pendant, Lucky Number
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.19 Ct Diamond Horseshoe Ring in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
/ Pave setting ring Horseshoe ring, lucky ring, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid gifts, engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.19 Ct Diamond Horseshoe Ring in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
/ Pave setting ring Horseshoe ring, lucky ring, Handmade jewelry, Bridesmaid gifts, engagement ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Daisy flower 14k gold ring and earrings set
Located in Istanbul, TR
engagement ring with with moissanites and lab sapphires in 14k gold. Vintage style moissanite jewelry. Lucky
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Daisy flower 14k gold ring and earrings set
Daisy flower 14k gold ring and earrings set
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14k Gold Dainty Gold Diamond Heart Necklace VS Natural Round Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
quality. This stylish gold diamond heart pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Dainty Gold Diamond Heart Necklace VS Natural Round Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
quality. This stylish gold diamond heart pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Hand Sculpted Fox Head Stud Earrings in 9 Karat Gold with Emerald Gemstone Eyes
Located in Charleston, SC
/goldsmith. Luckily for collectors, jewelry and animal lovers, he is able to combine the two talents to
Category

2010s British Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 9k Gold

18K Gold 0.15 Carat Diamond Minimalist Cluster Disc Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamond heart pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry collection. a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Diamond Bar Necklace Curved Bar Necklace Bridal Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry collection. a beautiful gift to make her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Sideway Diamond Cross Necklace Natural Brilliant Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry collection. A beautiful gift to make her smile and shine! "ALL
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Bar Necklace Curved Bar Necklace Bridal Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
ensure quality. This stylish gold diamond curved pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Diamond Clover Necklace Simple Minimal Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry collection. a beautiful gift to make her
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Diamond Clover Necklace Simple Minimal Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamond flower pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry collection. a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Sideway Diamond Cross Necklace Natural Brilliant Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
stylish gold diamond heart pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s jewelry collection. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Snowflake Diamond Pendant Christmas Charm Winter Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
quality. This stylish gold diamond curved pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Snowflake Diamond Pendant Christmas Charm Winter Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
quality. This stylish gold diamond curved pendant necklace is a fabulous addition to a lucky lady’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Weiss White Jasper and Crystal Fringe Collar Necklace and Earring Suite, 1960s
By Weiss
Located in Tucson, AZ
-fashion elegance. If one is lucky enough to find white jewelry it is almost invariably for daywear
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Jasper, Base Metal

Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Spring Bracelet, 5-Motifs
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Lucky Alhambra collection by Van Cleef Arpels reimagines the iconic Alhambra motif with playful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Clover Lucky Necklace in 14K Rose Gold with 0.03ct Tsavorite by Selda Jewellery
By Selda Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Clover lucky necklace in 14k rose gold with 0.03ct tsavorite by Selda Jewellery Additional
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Cascading Diamonds "Lucky" Necklace
By Lings Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The fabulous Lucky Necklace is one of our most popular designs, so called because the number 8 is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Lucky Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of lucky jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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 item from our selection of lucky jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of lucky jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef Arpels, Chanel and Oshi Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of lucky jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 268, is particularly popular. 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 brilliant cut and uncut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of lucky jewelry, 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 Lucky Jewelry?

On average, a piece of lucky jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $1,400, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $750,000 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.