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14 Karat Mother of Pearl and Diamond Ladies Ring
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
= 0.03 ct total Mother Pearl 8mm diameter
Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Roberto Coin Diamond, Quartz and Mother of Pearl Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in DALLAS, TX
Introducing the exquisite Roberto Coin Diamond, Quartz and Mother of Pearl Ring, a truly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
Mother Of Pearl Diamond Ring. Estate 18k white gold ring set with mother-of-pearl in a square shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Stunning Onyx, Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Heart Ring In 18k
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Onyx, Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Heart Ring In 18k, 0.32 carats in diamonds, Size 6
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Art Nouveau Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold and Diamonds Ring With Gray Mother of Pearl Cabochon
By Fratelli Piccini
Located in Firenze, FI
RIng " Kaos" Ring in 18KT yellow gold and diamonds with grey cabochon mother-of-pearl. An original
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl, Onyx, and Diamond Ring and Earring Set
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
14k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl, Onyx, and Diamond Ring and Earring Set Beautiful Earring and Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold White Mother of Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
- 1 Round Diamond - 0.04 ct, E-F/ VS - 1 White Mother-of-pearl - 14K Yellow Gold - Weight: 4.22 g
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose and White Gold, White Diamond and Mother of Pearl Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
shape. Ring in rose and white gold 18 karat, with Mother of Pearl and white Diamond, total weight g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Other, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Andreoli Diamond Gray Dyed Mother of Pearl Flower Cocktail Ring
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Diamond Gray Dyed Mother of Pearl Flower Cocktail Ring This Andreoli ring features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diva s Dream Diamond Mother of Pearl Rose Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k rose gold Bvlgari Diva's Dream ring, with 0.20ctw G/VS diamonds and mother of pearl. Ring size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vhernier Aquamarine Mother-of-Pearl Diamonds White Gold Onda Ring
By Vhernier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A "Vhernier" 18 Karat White Gold "Onda" Ring in Aquamarine, Mother of Pearl and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Fashion Ring Carat 7.20 Mother of Pearl Diamonds and Yellow Gold
Located in Milan, IT
. Mother-of-pearl: ct. 7.20 Diamonds: ct. 0.75 Ring size: EU 16 (Resizable for 2/3 sizes)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Carat Rose Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and Mother of Pearl Ring
By Luca Carati
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Carat Rose Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds and Mother of Pearl Ring featuring 0,09 carats of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Turquoise, Onyx, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Accent Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
Turquoise, Onyx, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Accent Ring in 14K Turquoise, Onyx, Mother of Pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Stunning Chanel White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond and Peridot Ring
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
embellishment, with mother of pearl back drop. The ring is clearly stamped and hallmarked. It measures size 6.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, White Gold, 18k Gold

Butterfly 18k Rose Gold Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds Modern Ring
By Crivelli
Located in Rome, IT
butterfly with mother-of-pearl wings. At its centre a smaller butterfly is made of brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Diva s Dream Diamond Mother of Pearl Rose Gold Ring 128746
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k rose gold Bvlgari Diva's Dream ring, with 0.20ctw G/VS diamonds and mother of pearl. Retail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mauritanian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ring with Diamonds Turquoise and Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Poniros
Located in Athens, Athens
good luck, the ‘Evil Eye Collection’ is delightfully handcrafted in 18 carat gold with diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

11.32 Carat Mother of Pearl and Colored Diamond Floral Trio Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Central, HK
This gorgeous floral trio ring features 8.82 carats of Mother of Pearl. In each Pearl petal is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, R...

7.46 Carat Mother of Pearl and Colored Diamond Floral Trio Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Central, HK
This gorgeous floral trio ring features 6.46 carats of Mother of Pearl. In each Pearl petal is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, W...

18kt Rose Gold Reverse Ring "Heart" with Diamonds and Mother-of-pearl
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
handcrafted in Italy. Double face ring, in 18 kt rose gold. With mother of pearl, 0.60 ct, and diamonds, 0.06
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold White Mother of Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 1 Round Diamond - 0,04 ct, E-F/ VS - 1 White Mother-of-pearl - 14K Yellow Gold - Weight: 4,20 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Mother of Pearl and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 1 Round Diamond - 0,04 ct, E-F/ VS - Black Mother-of-pearl - 14K Yellow Gold - Weight: 4,39 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tetra Apex Ring with Grey Mother of Pearl and Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
diamonds, features a distinctive pyramid motif that gleams with panels of inridescent Grey Mother of Pearl
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Tetra Apex Ring with White Mother of Pearl and Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
diamonds, features a distinctive pyramid motif that gleams with panels of powdery pink mother of pearl and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Tetra Zenith Ring with Grey Mother of Pearl and Diamonds in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
diamonds, features a distinctive rhombus motif that gleams with panels of iridescent grey mother of pearl
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold

Pink Amethyst, Mother of Pearl Diamond Enamel Ring in 14k Rose Gold Ring
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Amethyst set in centre and Surrounded by Enamel, Mother of pearl and Micro pave Diamonds, weighing approx
Category

2010s Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Rose and White Gold with Mother of Pearl White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Timeless elegance ! Cocktail ring with Mother of Perls and diamonds. Made in Italy by Stanoppi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring Mother of Pearl Quartz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pearl, and Diamond Halo, in 18K yellow gold. White mother of pearl comes from the inner lining of oyster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Pear Shape Ring with Hematite, Mother of Pearl, Topaz and Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
shapes of Rock Crystal Quartz layered with Mother of Pearl and Grey Hematite, surrounded by Halos of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Hematite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, onyx and diamonds - approx. 0.33ctw. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Mother of Pearl Ring La Dolce Vita
Located in Eboli, SA
18 kt yellow gold ring with natural mother-of-pearl and 0.07 ct diamonds in D-F color, VVs-Vs
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Wave Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl and diamonds - approx. 0.09ctw. Ring Size 6.25
Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Kabana Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Ring
By Kabana
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k rose gold ring, with mother of pearl and 0.05ctw H/VS diamonds. Comes with Guarantee card. All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Coral Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, purple sugilite and diamonds - approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, onyx and diamonds - approx. 0.19ctw. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, onyx and diamonds - approx. 0.60ctw. Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with inlay mother of pearl, turquoise and approx. 0.12ctw H/VS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Turquoise Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with inlay mother of pearl, turquoise and approx. 0.16ctw H/VS diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Luminous Large Ring in Lapis, Malachite, Mother-of-Pearl, Onyx and Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
A Mother of Pearl marquise in a halo of Diamonds radiates with tapered baguettes of Malachite
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Mother of Pearl Serpenti Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Yeşilköy, TR
Bulgari Serpenti Ring 18K Yellow gold, Stone : Brilliant and mother-of-pearl. Size: S ( Europe
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mother of Pearl and Diamond fashion statement ring in 18-karat rose gold. Signed G.I.V. Size, 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Panel Ring
Located in La Jolla, CA
Estate Mother of Pearl Panel Ring in 18k yellow gold, set with pink tourmaline and diamonds. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Veschetti 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Mother of Pearl, Diamond Ring
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fiammetta" Collection: 18 Kt Yellow Gold Ring featuring Mother-of-Pearl and Brilliant-cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Lapis Lazuli Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Ring, Size 7.0
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite lapis lazuli mother-of-pearl diamond ring crafted in 18K
Category

2010s American Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18kt Rose Gold Reverse Ring "Star" with Diamonds and Mother-of-Pearl Insert
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
-sided flip ring, 18 kt rose gold, polished shank. With mother-of-pearl, 0.30 ct, and diamonds, 0.17 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bloom Mother-of-pearl and Pavé Diamond Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Mother-of-Pearl and Pavé Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of
Category

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

Bloom Mother-of-pearl and Pavé Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Mother-of-Pearl and Pavé Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of
Category

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bloom Mother of Pearl and Pave Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Mother-of-Pearl and Pavé Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of
Category

2010s Hong Kong More Rings

Materials

White Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Coral Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with inlay coral, MOP, sugilite and approx. 0.19ctw H/VS diamonds. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Coral Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with inlay coral, MOP, sugilite and approx. 0.08ctw H/VS diamonds. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Sim and Roz 14K Gold Crescent Moon Mother of Pearl Ring with Diamonds
Located in Istanbul, 34
luxurious 14K gold, this version of the Moon Ring features a mother-of-pearl center, capturing the soft
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Ring with Diamonds, Turquoise and Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Poniros
Located in Athens, Athens
good luck, the ‘Evil Eye Collection’ is delightfully handcrafted in 18 carat gold with diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Ring with Diamonds, Turquoise and Mother of Pearl Inlay
By Poniros
Located in Athens, Athens
good luck, the ‘Evil Eye Collection’ is delightfully handcrafted in 18 carat gold with diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Diamond Gold Wave Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, onyx and diamonds, approx. 0.38ctw. Ring Size 6.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Asch Grossbardt Inlay Mother of Pearl Coral Sugilite Diamond Gold Ring
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k yellow gold ring set with mother-of-pearl, coral, purple sugilite and diamonds - approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring w/Rock Crystal Quartz, Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Great Neck, NY
Mother-of-Pearl base, topped with Checker-Cut Rock Crystal Quartz. Set in 18K Yellow Gold, with a Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of mother of pearl and diamond rings. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 31 vintage editions and 74 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to mother of pearl and diamond rings. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Van Cleef Arpels, Asch Grossbardt and Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of round cut, oval cut and cushion cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of mother of pearl and diamond rings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Mother Of Pearl And Diamond Rings?

On average, mother of pearl and diamond rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,950, while they’re typically $133 on the low end and $509,344 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.