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Designer Cassis 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Onyx Omega Back Earrings
By Cassis Jewelry Inc.
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Designer Cassis Omega Backed earrings! These are in 18K yellow Gold and have three
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Ivy Sterling and 18 Karat Gold Omega Back Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Webster, NY
Vintage Ivy Starfish earrings crafted by Tiffany & Co. in sterling silver and 18k yellow gold
Category

20th Century Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Bulgari Allegra Diamonds Pearl and Multiple Gemstones Yellow Gold Omega Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Wonderfully crafted from radiant 18K yellow gold, these fascinating “Allegra” earrings from Bvlgari
Category

20th Century Italian Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Pink Opal White Gold Omega Back Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
These extremely rare, vintage “Alhambra” earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels are crafted from 18K white
Category

20th Century Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dominique Arpels Ruby Onyx and Pink Tourmaline Swan Yellow Gold Omega Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings will add an attractive accent to any outfit of yours. The pair is expertly made of 18K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Solid Gold Diamond Ruby Large Textured Ram Head Omega Back Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 14k White Gold Accents Weight: 32.15 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Omega
Category

20th Century Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Steel Vintage Parentesi Tubogas Omega Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Parentesi" omega motifs bead set with diamonds Round brilliant cut - weighing approximately 0.35 carat total
Category

1990s Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Diamond 2.50 cttw Weight: 12.5 grams Closure: Omega Back
Category

20th Century Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Collar in 18 Karat Gold with 4.5 Carat Illusion-Set Diamond Centerpiece
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
chain is a 5mm wide, high-polish flat omega that lies warm against the skin. The plates have been
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Swirl Clip Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. Clip-style omega backs. Signed “Tiffany & Co. 18k”. Circa 1990. 0.64" diameter.
Category

1990s Unknown Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Lion Head Doorknocker Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels lion head doorknocker earrings in textured and polished 18k yellow gold. Omega
Category

1970s Unknown Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive Antique Platinum and 18K Rose Gold 2.60ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Make a style statement with these antique two-toned diamond earrings. Each earring features an 18K
Category

20th Century Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

1990 Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold "X" Earrings #21822
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
and 18K yellow gold. Omega back closures. Size: 26.2 mm x 24.8 mm x 11.1 mm Weight: 18 gr./ 11.6 dwt
Category

1990s Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Webb Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Scrolled Hammered Signed Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Torrance, CA
earrings are fitted with posts and omega backings. Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold. The earrings are
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lagos Caviar Sterling Silver 18K Plated 2 Tone Love Knot Earrings w/Pouch #16275
By Lagos
Located in Washington Depot, CT
texture two tone knot earrings with Omega backs. 18K yellow gold plated accents. Includes Lagos pouch
Category

20th Century Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

CARTIER Trinity Collection Tri Color Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier Trinity Collection, 3 Color 18K Gold Earrings. Omega Clips.
Category

Late 20th Century French Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

JAR Large White Gardenia Earrings
By JAR
Located in New York City, NY
featuring "omega" earring backs in 18k gold. These are made in limited edition. Pouch is included in sale
Category

Late 20th Century Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

1987 Angela Cummings Vintage 18 Karat Gold Floral Ear-Clip Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brushed finish Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Signed 1987 Cummings
Category

1980s Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Swirl San Marco Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Fully Signed Tiffany & Co, Italy
Category

1980s Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold Vintage Teardrop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
posts and hinged omega backs Stamped 750 and 18K for 18 karat gold Signed Tiffany & Co. Peretti From
Category

1990s Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Feather Earrings set in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.75cts total weight. Omega backs. Marked 18K on tab.
Category

1980s American Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s Doorknob Dangling Bark Finished 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18K yellow gold. Omega Clip backs secure these earrings and were designed in 14K gold. Measuring
Category

1970s Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Kieselstein-Cord Vintage 18 Karat Green Gold Alligator Earrings Circa 1880 s
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Philadelphia, PA
grooved scale texture throughout. Completed by posts and hinged omega backs. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold
Category

1980s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1980 s Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sabi Knot Ear-Clip Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold From the vintage Sabi collection - circa 1980s Measures: 3/4 x 1 1/8
Category

1980s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Henry Dunay Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cynnabar Ear-Clip Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Signed Dunay From the vintage Cynnabar
Category

1980s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Black Onyx and Green Peridot Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
13/16 inch. The earrings are completed by omega clip backs. Marked Verdura 18k.
Category

20th Century French Modern Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold

1980 s Henry Dunay Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cinnabar Twist Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for
Category

1980s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Door Knocker Clip Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring sweeping brushed gold motif connecting both forms Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped 18k
Category

1980s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vahe Naltchayan Diopside 18 Karat Gold Crown Heart Earrings
By Vahe Naltchayan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bullet cabochon of green diopside Completed by posts and hinged omega backs Stamped 18K for 18 karat
Category

1990s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

JAR Aluminum and Gold Pansy Earrings
By JAR
Located in New York City, NY
creates a matte, textured finish that mimics the velvety petals of real pansies. The 18k gold omega backs
Category

Late 20th Century Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Star Earrings Handmade 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Star Earrings Handmade in 22K Yellow Gold. Signed Maya. With post and omega backs in 18k yellow
Category

1980s Unknown Modern Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Stud Earrings, 1993
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hallmarked with the maker's mark 'BCld', the London import mark (omega), the 18k gold fineness mark 750 and
Category

1990s Italian Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy 18 Karat SS Pearl Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in Cincinnati, OH
'leaves' accented with 18K yellow circles Post with omega clip backs Stamped "18K", "SS" and with the John
Category

20th Century Unknown Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

1950s Van Cleef Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
convert these earrings to a 18K omega back for a pierced ear.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960 s Coral Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Textured Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and bright. Completed by posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. With maker's
Category

1960s Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1960 s Coral Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Textured Vintage Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and bright. Completed by posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. With maker's
Category

1960s Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gold and finished with a smooth sweep of Sterling Silver. Has an Omega lever back post. Hallmarked 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Modern Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
omega backs Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold Signed T&Co. for Tiffany & Co. Stamped 1985 Attributed to
Category

1980s Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andrew Clunn 1980 s Citrine Bead 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Vintage Earrings
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beaded gold terminals With high polish finish Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped 18k for 18 karat
Category

1980s Modernist Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jose Hess 1980s 3.80 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Vintage Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Completed by posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Jose Hess. Circa
Category

1980s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Pearl 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Drop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped Italy and 18K for 18 karat gold Fully signed Gianmaria Buccellati Circa: 1960s Measures: 1/2 x
Category

1960s Italian Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat Gold J Hoop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by posts with hinged omega backs Stamped 18K and 750 for 18 karat gold Signed Italy Measures: 1
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
platinum and the omega (racket type back) is 18K white gold. These earrings can be easily worn pierced or
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Henry Dunay 2.00 Carats Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sabi Ear-Clip Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by hinged omega backs Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Numbered and signed Dunay From the vintage
Category

1980s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

1970 s Buccellati 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Butterfly Vintage Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Buccellati. Stamped Italy
Category

1970s Italian Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

1960 s Jose Hess 3.45 Carats Pavè Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Completed by posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold. Numbered and signed Jose Hess
Category

1960s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

1970s Buccellati 18 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Butterfly Vintage Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Buccellati. Stamped Italy
Category

1970s Italian Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

Henry Dunay Vintage Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.30 carat - eye clean and white Completed by posts and hinged omega backs Stamped 18K for 18
Category

1960s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

Contemporary Diamond Peridot 18 Karat White Gold Radiating Floral Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-matched Completed by posts and hinged omega backs Stamped 750 and 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1990s
Category

1990s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold

SeidenGang Diamond 18 Karat Gold Calliope Classic Earrings
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for SeidenGang Circa: 1980's from the Classic Collection
Category

1980s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

Vintage Jose Hess 32.00 Ctw Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cluster Gems
By Jose Hess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with F/G color and overall VS clarity. Completed by posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18K for 18
Category

1980s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

Vintage 2.50 Carats Pave Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hinged omega backs Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold Circa: 1990s Measures: 3/8 x 1 inch Total weight
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

Angela Cummings 2.58 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout. Completed by posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Signed Cummings for
Category

1990s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

Angela Cummings 2.58 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Vintage Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout. Completed by posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Signed Cummings for
Category

1990s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

Yves Kamioner 0.50 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cushion Earrings
By Yves Kamioner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with G/H color and VS clarity Completed by posts and hinged omega backs Stamped 18K for 18 karat gold
Category

1990s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

1990 s Roberto Coin Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Half-Hoop Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Completed by hinged optional posts with hinged omega backs. Stamped 18k with Italian assay marks for 18
Category

1990s Contemporary Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Mid-Century Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
0.32 carat total .Eye clean and bright - bead set in platinum. Completed by hinged omega backs. Stamped
Category

1950s Retro Omega 18k Vintage

Materials

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

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Omega 18k Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the omega 18k vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 93 vintage or 12 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an omega 18k vintage may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an omega 18k vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Omega, Tiffany Co. and Buccellati are consistently popular. An omega 18k vintage can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 14, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an omega 18k vintage, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Omega 18k Vintage?

On average, an omega 18k vintage at 1stDibs sells for $3,301, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $16,650 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.