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Magnificent Buccellati Natural Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
is top tier and what Mario Buccellati became famous for. The sapphire is accompanied with an AGL
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

A striking and rare gold necklace by Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
18 carat yellow gold. - Signed M. Buccellati - Italian assay marks - Length 37.0cm (14.57in
Category

1990s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Diamond Two-Tone Gold Snowflake Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
brilliant cut diamonds, approx. 0.60cts total weight. Hallmarks: M.Buccellati, 750, Italian standard marks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a flower, with cabochon cut rubies and sapphire. Mounted in 18Kt Gold Signed M
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Diamond Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
" x 3/4" Stamped Hallmarks: M.Buccellati 750 Italy *Free Shipping within the United States* YOUR
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Gold Vanity Case
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
1/2 inches 226 grams, excluding the mirror Signed M. Buccellati-Milano-Roma-Firenze-New York
Category

Vintage 1950s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fashioned with two ruby eyes. Crafted in 18k gold. Signed M. Buccellati. Mario Buccellati first caught
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Buccellati Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Cocktail Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Boca Raton, FL
karat yellow gold satin finish ring features a square top measuring 21 x 21mm. Signed M. Buccellati 750
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Bracelet by Mario Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A charming cuff bracelet designed in the shape of a leaf signed M. Buccellati. The Bracelet
Category

Italian Cuff Bracelets

Buccellati 1970 s 18 Karat Two-Tone Yellow Rose Gold Vintage Leaf Link Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
high polish rose gold veins With Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Fully signed for M. Buccellati
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Diamond 18k Two-Color Gold Leaf Band Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
grade round brilliant cut diamonds of approx. .75 cts. Size 6. Hallmarks: M. Buccellati, Italy, 750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

MARIO BUCCELLATI Diamond Carved Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
Weight: 14.8 grams Width: 20mm Stamped Hallmarks: M.Buccellati 750 *Free Shipping within the United
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1960 s Buccellati 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Floral Oak Leaf Cuff Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold vein Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Fully signed M.Buccellati Circa: 1960's Bracelet size: 6
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

BUCCELLATI Diamond White Gold Wide Cuff Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
it is almost 1.25" wide. Hallmarks: M. Buccellati, Italy, 750, reference numbers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

BUCCELLATI Diamond Gold Wide Cuff Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
diamonds. Measures approx. 1.5" wide. Hallmarks: M. Buccellati, Italy, 750, reference numbers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Large Pair Of 18kt Yellow Gold Ear Clips of Button Design By Mario Buccelati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
, mounted in 18kt yellow gold. Diameter : 2,5cm Weight: 19.12gr. Signed M. Buccellati Follow on instagram
Category

1990s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold Shell Drop Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
engraving style with a recessed stripe design on the curved shell tops. Signed "M. Buccellati" with "750
Category

Early 2000s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Diamond 18k Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
desirable motif make this brooch very collectible. Hallmarks: M Buccellati, 750, Italy, maker's mark.
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati 18k Gold Diamond Rigatto Cuff Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18.4mm at the back. Signed 'M. Buccellati' 'Italy' '750' with Italian gold marks. Circa 1950s. Includes
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati, Rare and Exceptional Italian Silver Furry Standing Duck
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY
Mario Buccellati, a rare and exceptional Italian silver furry standing duck, circa 1970. Signed M
Category

20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Mario Buccellati Diamond Ruby Emerald 18k Gold Bird Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
make this brooch truly a small piece of art. Hallmarks: M Buccellati, 750, Italy, maker's mark.
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Wave Bracelet #17822
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Washington Depot, CT
: 7.25 inches Weight: 38.5 dwt./ 60 gr. Hallmark: 750 M BUCCELLATI Very good condition
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati, 18K Gold Diamond Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
: Total approximately 0.288ct Size: 6.25 Weight: 10.50g Stamp: “M.BUCCELLATI”, “ITALY”
Category

Late 20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
. Mounted in 18Kt Gold Signed M. Buccellati, Weight: 11.4 gr Wide 21 mm High 51 mm PLEASE
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Tutti Frutti Sapphire Emerald 1960 Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
mark, and signed, M BUCCELLATI Italy, comes with original Buccellati box Circa 1960 Excellent condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Emerald Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
: M.Buccellati Italy 750 *FREE Shipping within the United States* YOUR PRICE: $5,500 0990othd
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Buccellati 1970 s Italian 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Maple Leaf Earrings
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian assay marks for Milan Italy and 18 karat gold Signed Italy and M. Buccellati for Mario Buccellati
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Mario Buccelatti Diamond Band Ring
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
gold with a 0.5 carat center diamond & 30 brilliant diamonds around it. Signed M Buccellati Ring size
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati, an Exceptional Italian Silver Parrot on Amethyst
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY
Buccellati silver. Very good condition. Signed M. Buccellati, 925, Italy. Part of the silver furry
Category

20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Mario Buccellati, an Exceptional Italian Silver Parrot on Amethyst
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY
Buccellati silver. Very good condition. Signed M. Buccellati, 925, Italy. Part of the silver furry
Category

20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Buccellati 4.95 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Italian Cluster Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fully signed M. Buccellati Italy Stamped 750 for 18 karat gold Circa: 1970s Ring Size: 6 1/4 (inquire
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Mario Buccellati Macri Yellow White Gold Bangle with Diamonds
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
Stamped, with the maker's mark, and signed, M BUCCELLATI, comes with original Buccellati box Circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bangles

Materials

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

Buccellati Textured Braided Ring 18 Karat Diamonds
By Buccellati
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This ring was made by the master himself, Mario. It is signed M. Buccellati, Italy, 18K and dates
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Artist Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Engraved Gold Band Ring ca 1960s
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
WEIGHT: 6,7 grams RING SIZE: US 7.25 Signed M Buccellati, and hallmarked 15MI. Excellent condition, 100
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Buccellati Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Gold and Silver
By Buccellati
Located in Firenze, IT
"M.Buccellati", manufacturer's hallmark, Size 7 Weight:5gr.. Comes with original box. Designed by Mario
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Buccellati 1950 s Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Segrinato Birch Leaf Neckace
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Completed by hidden clasp closure. Tested as 18 karat gold. Fully signed M. Buccellati for Mario Buccellati
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

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

1960 s Buccellati Jade Sapphire 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Ear-Clip Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italy and tested as 18 karat gold Numbered and signed M. Buccellati Circa: 1960s Measures: 1/2 x 1 7
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Leaf Diamond Gold Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
, using age old techniques and processes. Italian hallmarks - Signed M. Buccellati Italy CONDITION: Pre
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Band Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Estate Signed Jewelry
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold, "M Buccellati" and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati Leaf Diamond Gold Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
traditional way, using age old techniques and processes. Signed M. Buccellati Italy CONDITION: Pre-Owned
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
2.6 cm wide Excellent condition, signed M Buccellati, hallmarked 15MI, comes with presentation box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Gold Leaf Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Litchfield, CT
STONES: none HALLMARKS: M. Buccellati and tested 18k STOCK NUMBER: 17477 Jewelry acquired from
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Colombian Emerald Gold Band Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
RING SIZE: US 6 - 52, no resizable but flexible due to its open band design. Signed M Buccellati
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Mario Buccelati 1950s Beautiful Gold Ruby Eyed Moth Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in London, GB
the reverse. 18ct gold signed M. Buccellati and stamped 750 5.7cm wide and 5cm long
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamonds Ring in Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Mario Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in Lucerne, CH
yellow gold 1 sapphire, 5.00 ct. 24 diamonds, rose cut, tot. 0.48 ct. Makers Mark: M. BUCCELLATI Size
Category

20th Century Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Buccellati Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Floral Textured Compact Gold Wallet Box
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Signed M. Buccellati, This piece is from circa the 1950s. And outstanding craftsmanship from the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati 1960s Colored Diamond and Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Luzzatto, 5 Continents, 2008, page 117. Signed, "M.Buccellati" "750" "Italy"
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mario Buccellati Rombi Eternelle Sapphire Gold Band Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
, no resizable. Signed M Buccellati Italy, Hallmarked and Italian gold assay 750 Excellent condition
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

MARIO BUCCELLATI Sapphire Diamond Gold Wide Cuff Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
diamonds of high quality and color. With original box. Hallmarks: M. Buccellati, Italy, 750
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings by Mario Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Zurich, CH
professionally cleaned and are in very good condition. Signed M. Buccellati for Mario Buccellati. Diameter
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Post-War Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch, Circa 1960
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
textured to resemble the finish of fine fabric. Signed 'M Buccellati' 750 to the the polished reverse of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati 1.88 Carat Diamond Gold Band Ring
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, NA
- Excellent 10/10 METAL: 18k Gold WEIGHT: 8,80 grams RING SIZE: US 6,5 - 53 Signed M Buccellati Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

A Rare Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Furry Mice Suite on Desert Rose Crystal
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Long Island City, NY
respectively, M. Buccellati 925. 8” high x 14” wide x 12” deep Very good condition. Ready to place. A true
Category

20th Century Italian Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mario Buccellati Emerald Diamonds Bracelet 18K Gold and Silver With ~5.43ct
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Fairfield, CT
and luxury, capturing the essence of mid-20th-century elegance. Signage: Signed M. Buccellati with
Category

Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Mario Buccellati 1970 Milano 18Kt Gold Necklace with Graduated Red Coral
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
signed, "M. BUCCELLATI .750". Mario Buccellati, born in 1891 and opened his first enterprise in 1919
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati 1970 Milano Bracelet with Organic Leaves Motifs in 18k Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
assay of the gold and signed, "M. BUCCELLATI ITALY .750 996". Mario Buccellati, born in 1891 and opened
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Mario Buccellati ring with 39 carat jade nephrite
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
rim that holds a 39 carat jade nephrite. Signed: M.Buccellati Ring Size: US 4.255, 15.75mm, I Gross
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Silver

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M Buccellati For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact m buccellati you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1924 vintage editions and 668 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect m buccellati 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. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A m buccellati from Buccellati, Mario Buccellati and Gianmaria Buccellati — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A m buccellati of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 863, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a m buccellati, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a M Buccellati?

The price for a m buccellati starts at $220 and tops out at $500,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $7,749.

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.