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Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2634 Comes With Pouch Only Model VCARD98800 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Weight Approximately 4.62 g Length Approximately 42 cm Width Approxim...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 4 Motifs 18k Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Van Cleef & Arpels Model VCARD79600 Serial No. JB****** Date ...
Category

2010s French Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301379 Comes With Pouch Only Model VCARD98800 Serial Number BL****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Carnelian Length Approximately 40 cm Width Approximately 1.3 cm Condition Exce...
Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Yellow Gold Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra Mother Of Pearl Butterfly Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Metal: 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold Lady bug in rose gold, onyx and
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous ring from the iconic Lucky Alhambra collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is crafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Spring Lady Bug Bracelet In 18k Rose Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold & Carnelian Sweet Alhambra Necklace Lucky motif pendant sat on a link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lucky Star Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
decoration to the edges, centring a lucky star containing a rose cut diamond measuring 2.5 x 2.5mm weighing
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Lucky Alhambra Tiger Eye Mother of Pearl Gold Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Tigers Eye And Mother Of Pearl Lucky Alhambra Between The Finger Ring by Van Cleef
Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Rose Gold Lucky Spring Bracelet Closed Wing Ladybug VCARP7R00
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold Ladybug bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Lucky Spring collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Rose Gold Lucky Spring Bracelet Open Wings Ladybug VCARP7R100
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely 18k rose gold Ladybug bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Lucky Spring collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle Epoque necklace-pendant-brooch. Fantastic lucky pendant-charm, created during the
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Bonheur Lucky Star Good Luck 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
lucky star with radiating lines, with a raised letters spelling the word 'Bonheur' (meaning 'good luck
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Lucky Shamrock Four Leaf Clover 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a four-leaf clover or lucky shamrock
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Messika Creoles Lucky Move 18K White Gold 0.50 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Messika
Located in Southampton, PA
brand new pair of Messika Creoles Lucky Move 18K White Gold 0.50 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings ME30-021825 is
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Lucky Alhambra Between Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A coveted 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Lucky Alhambra collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef Arpels White Gold Mother of Pearl Lucky Alhambra Between Ring
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A coveted 18k white gold Van Cleef & Arpels ring from the Lucky Alhambra collection. The ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

French Lucky Shamrock Four Leaf Clover 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a lucky four-leaf clover or shamrock with
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Charm with Lucky Symbols #19439
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Charm with Lucky Symbols This adorable 4 leaf clover charm
Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seven Lucky Immortal Gods of Fortune from Japan Charm Bracelet ca 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Seven Lucky Immortal gods of fortune from Japan charm bracelet ca 1960s The collection of dangling
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

David Webb Ruby and Green Enamel Gold Lucky Frog Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
18k Yellow Gold Ruby & Green Enamel Lucky Frog Necklace by David Webb.The two eyes are oval
Category

1990s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold "Good Luck Button" Green Jadeite Jade Lucky KouKou Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
Gold Design Element: Lucky Button Sterling Silver Chain: 16-18 in, 0.7 mm * 1.83 g * IDEAL PRESENT
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Multi Gemstone Lucky 13 Charm/Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful multi-gemstone lucky number charm pendant from the Art Deco (ca1920s) era! By Cartier
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Yellow Gold Lucky Alhambra Long Necklace VCARD80100
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold, Lucky Alhambra long necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Features 12 motifs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Malachite, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K solid gold Egyptian Horus Eye charm - good luck amulet - Lucky pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
beautiful jewellery that are worn. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please let us know so that
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Toshikane Ari 7 Lucky Gods 18 Karat Gold Porcelain Bracelet circa 1940s
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Antique Japanese Toshikane 7 lucky Gods 18k gold, porcelain bracelet circa 1940's Seven Lucky
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Certified Icy Apple Green Jade Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Lucky Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
generation in the jewelry business. You would expect that many of our items to be described accurately and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

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

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Detailed Baby Shoe Lucky Charm Pendant w/ Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.71 Grams Chain Type: Not Included Width: 9.7mm (0.38") Height: 27.8mm (1") (including the bail) Thickness: 8.8mm Inside Bail Measurements: 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Lucky Hand Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Carrera y Carrera Material: 18k yellow gold Ring Size: 4 ¾ Dimensions: ring is 8.76mm long Weight: 2.86 grams Serial #: 100750 Has Papers
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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lanvin Ribbon Chain Lucky Charm Necklace w. Faux Pearl, Dice Evil Eye
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Features antiqued brass & pewter tone chain links braided with black silk ribbon. Signature "Lanvin Paris" charm attached. Adorned with a variety of oversized charms including a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces

Lucky Black Cat in Crescent Moon 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a wirework crescent moon with a black enamel cat sitting in it. Stamped with the eagle’s head for 18 karat gold and French man...
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20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lucky Fish Shaped 2.73 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond RIng 18K Designer
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Fancy-colored diamonds can be resold anywhere in the world, in any currency. Demand is much higher than supply, and if you are patient enough, you will double their value in just 4 t...
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K solid gold Egyptian scarab charm - good luck amulet - Lucky beetle pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this unique and powerful Egyptian charm which is one of our new favourites! It is crafted in 18 ct yellow gold and depict a magnificent scarab, in ancient Egypt, the scar...
Category

Late 20th Century Egyptian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Lucky Charms Necklace 815726-1001
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
This refreshingly original necklace from Chopard is perfect for the lady with a distinctive style. The necklace is made of 18K white gold and boasts dangling charms and diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef Lucky Spring bracelet, 18K rose gold, onyx, carnelian Box Papers
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladybug Bracelet is a charming creation of elegance. This delicate piece features a ladybug motif, crafted with precision in 18k rose gold. The bracelet's 17.5 c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Lucky 4 Leaf Clover 5.33 Carat Diamond Large Shamrock Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
The luck of the Irish will be with you with this exquisite 14 karat yellow gold ring shaped like a 4 leaf clover shamrock. Ring features a prong set round brilliant diamond center s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky 2.12ct Emerald 4 Leaf Clover Pendant in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
Specifications: Item Type: Pendant Stone Specs: Type: Emerald Weight: 4/2.12cts Shape: Pear Shape Size: mm Treatment: Oiled Hardness: 7.5-8 Metal: 14k/1.34g Sku: PD1440/1520 This p...
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2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Necklace Lucky Spring 15 Motifs Rose Gold New w/ Boxe
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic collectible Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Spring long 15 Motif necklace. Happy
Category

2010s French Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Karl Lagerfeld Gold and Pearl Lucky Horseshoe Vintage Earrings, 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
Karl Lagerfeld vintage satin finish gold tone clip on horseshoe earrings. Large faux pearl at top, and small faux pearls throughout horseshoe. Clip fastener. Approximately 2.5" by 1...
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1990s Unknown Clip-on Earrings

"Good Luck Birdie" 18k Rose Gold Jadeite Lucky Pendant With AA Ruby Diamond
Located in Portland, OR
. The jadeite pendant's style is a good luck bird standing on the lucky "Circle Of Heaven". It means
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral Horn Lucky Charm with 18 Kt Gold Crown and a small Topaze
Located in Roma, IT
Greco, which has a long tradition in coral jewelry, and then mounted with an 18 Kt gold crown and a
Category

2010s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

18K solid gold number 13 good luck charm - Italian Love token - vintage lucky nr
Located in Antwerp, BE
number, however it is also often regarded as a lucky number. Especially in France and Italy since 1920
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Late 20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky 4 Leaf Clover 3.33 Carat Diamond Large Shamrock Stunning Rose Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
The luck of the Irish will be with you with this exquisite 14 karat rose gold ring shaped like a 4 leaf clover shamrock, which features a prong set round brilliant diamond center sto...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Stunning 17.5 Carats VS-SI F Diamond Colossal “Lucky 7” Baguette Cocktail Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Incredibly sparkly 18 karat white gold cocktail ring features 7 rows of baguette diamonds, separated by 8 rows of prong set round brilliant diamonds. This is a magnificent ring. It...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lucky Horn in Italian Coral 18 Karat Gold Crown and a Ruby Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful red coral horn comes from the Italian sea and then was mounted with an 18 Kt gold crown and a ruby by our goldsmiths. Going back in time, we begin to find traces of c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold

Lucky Horn in Italian Coral 18 Karat Gold Crown and a Sapphire Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful red coral horn comes from the Italian sea and then was mounted with an 18 Kt gold crown and a sapphire by our goldsmiths. Going back in time, we begin to find traces ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.10ctw Ruby Diamond Baby Shoe Lucky Charm Pendant w/ Bail
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Red Color - 0.08ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - White Color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

AOE Owl Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Round Studs Athena s Owl Lucky Charm
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Owl earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. The finely detailed earrings highlight a wise Owl "Athena", a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. The letters AOE (alpha, theta, epsilon...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K solid gold number 13 good luck charm - Love token - vintage lucky nr pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
number, however it is also often regarded as a lucky number. Especially in France and Italy since 1920
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 karat solid gold charm - number 13 good luck charm - gold lucky nr pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
accident number, however it is also often regarded as a lucky number. Especially in France and Italy
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Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swarovski Lucky Goddess Maxi Angel Wing Crystals White Gold Clip Earrings, BNWT
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
Swarovski Large Circle Round Relief Lucky Goddess Maxi Angel Wing Crystals Elegant Modernist Clip
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Very large gilt and resin lucky four leaf clover earrings, Chanel, 1960s
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Classic and very smart , these black and gilt earrings bear the iconic motif of the lucky four leaf
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Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Swarovski Lucky Goddess Maxi Angel Wing Crystals White Gold Clip Earrings, BNWT
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
can be paired with other pieces from the Lucky Goddess line for extra edge. 100% Genuine. Length: 3*3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Swarovski Lucky Goddess Maxi Angel Wing Crystals White Gold Clip Earrings, BNWT
By Swarovski
Located in Wokingham, England
can be paired with other pieces from the Lucky Goddess line for extra edge. 100% Genuine. Length: 3*3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

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
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

A Retro Equestrian or Lucky Signet Ring with Horseshoe and Crop 14 Kt Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a lovable equestrian lover signet ring engraved with a horseshoe and a riding crop. It is a pinky ring , size 5 can be worn on the ring finger or but can be enlarged if wish...
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Vintage 1930s American Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k 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.