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5.61 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite, Unset Loose Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Have you been dreaming of a tanzanite? It may be time to treat yourself to this vivid pear shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

Pear Shape Tanzanite Pave Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
/H in color and VS in clarity Gemstone Details: Approx. 2.5ctw Pear Shape Tanzanite gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

17 Carat Pear Shape Tanzanite Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
G/H in color and SI in clarity. Gemstone Details: Approx. 17ct Pear Shape Tanzanite gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.75 Carat Natural Loose Tanzanite Long Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tanzanite Weight: 2.75 Carats Dimension: 12.1 x 7.5 x 4.3 Mm Shape: Pear Color: Purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic dangle earring style showcasing color-rich tanzanites weighing 3.80 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.87 Carat Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This is the definition of a sensational cocktail ring. An 8.87 carat pear shaped tanzanite is the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

4.43 Carat Pear-Shaped Tanzanite Diamond Engagement Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a stunning engagement ring consisting of a Pear-Shaped 4.43 Carat Tanzanite and 0.89 Carats
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Tanzanite and Pear Shaped Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Platinum Ring Features a Vibrant Purplish Blue 5.25 Carat Tanzanite Flanked by 1.00 Carat of Pear
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Classic Tanzanite Pear Cut and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Earring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace Earring. The 14k Yellow Gold jewelry boasts Pear Cut Prong Setting Genuine Tanzanite (2 pcs) 0.91
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 18K White Gold 4.85ct Pear Fiery Blue-Violet Tanzanite Fine Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
a new beginning. A 4.85ct pear-cut Tanzanite glows with the deep serenity of twilight shifting into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Welo Opal Tanzanite Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings 10k Pear 1.42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Cut: Pear Carat(s): 0.80ctw Genuine Tanzanites Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Purple Cut: Pear
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Halo Stud Earrings - 10k Pear .62ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanites Treatment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen 14 Karat White Gold Pear Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
ring features a pear-cut tanzanite at the center of a diamond studded crossover design. This ring is a
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14K yellow gold 7 x 5 mm Tanzanite 1.38 Cts. Diamonds: 0.37 cts 16 x 7 mm Earrings lenght
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

1.69 Carat Natural Pear Cut AAA+ Tanzanite and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.69 Carat Natural Tanzanite and 0.71 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Women s Ring with 2.84ct Pear-Cut Tanzanite 0.19ct Diamonds
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
Technical details: American Size: 7 One natural pear-cut tanzanite 2.84ct Dimensions: 10.9 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.25 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Bracelet, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Genuine Tanzanites Treatment
Category

20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.88 Carat Total Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These are drop, pear shaped, tanzanite earrings that are prong set in a formal bow-tie design
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste Platinum Halo Diamond Tanzanite Pear Shaped Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
-Prong Set in 950 Platinum with: One (1) natural, pear-shaped, brilliant cut tanzanite: Species
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

15.37 Carat Total Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
If you love floral motifs, these tanzanite earrings will have to be a must-have. The gem source is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tanzanite Earrings, Tanzanite Gemstones Earring, Cocktail Party Earring
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Earring Design & Material • Style: Halo Earring • Metal: 14k Gold • Occasions: Perfect for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

AAA Top Quality 3.15 Carat Pear Shape Loose Intense Blue Tanzanite
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tanzanite Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 10.8x9.5x5.2 Mm Shape: Pear / Tear Color: Blue
Category

2010s Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k G...

Tiffany Co Soleste Necklace with Tanzanite
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
sparkling light. This Soleste pendant features a pear-shaped 1.25 carats tanzanite and a double row of round
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

15.4 Carat Tanzanite 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful handcrafted tanzanite pendant with granulations setting. The color of tanzanite is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 22k Gold

1.43ct Tanzanite w Round Pear Shape Diamond Accents 14k Solid Gold Oval 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This funky ring features a stunning vibrant Tanzanite in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamond Accents. This
Category

2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

6.00 Carat Natural Tanzanite Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Natural Purple Tanzanite Tennis Bracelet Tanzanites: 6.00ct. Average: 4 X 2mm each. Excellent
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Tanzanite Victorian Earrings with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Fun and flirty, these Victorian drop earrings glow at their centers with pear cut tanzanites that
Category

2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

3.60 Carat Stunning Faceted Tanzanite Tear Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tanzanite Weight: 3.60 Carats Dimension: 11.8 x 7.5 x 6.2 Mm Shape: Tear Color: Purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tanzanite

Tanzanite and White Topaz Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This stunning womens pendant necklace featured with 73 tanzanites in varied shapes and sizes along
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Soleste Tanzanite Earrings in Platinum Dangle Double Halo
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
style dangle design and crafted in Platinum. The Stunning pear shaped Tanzanite are surrounded by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Stephen Webster Tanzanite Diamonds Ring Signed Yellow Gold 18K, 2010
By Stephen Webster
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Stephen Webster Tanzanite and Diamonds Ring Signed 18K Yellow Gold. The design of the ring is
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Estate Tanzanite and Diamond 3 Stone Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3 stone ring with 1.11 ct. of tanzanite oval and pear shapes and 0.23 ct. of good quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste Tanzanite Diamond Earrings in Platinum Blue ‘3.01 Carat’
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Tanzanite: 2.50 CTW Diamonds: 0.51 CTW Diamond Color: F-G Diamond Clarity: VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Tanzanite Sapphire Platinum Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2013 Tiffany & Company Platinum Pendant, set with 6 pear shape Tanzanites surrounding a
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Platinum

7.07 Carat Tanzanite 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Pendant necklace is crafted in 18-karat White Gold and features a pear shaped
Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.64 Carat Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Halo Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.64 Carat Natural Tanzanite and 0.71 Carats Diamond Accents set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Tanzanite Clip-On Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Dangling from the diamond tops are pear shape tanzanites. The tanzanites weigh a total of 6.36 carats.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Moonstone Tanzanite Diamond Gold Flower Design Necklace
Located in New York, NY
. 5.50Ct Moonstones. 2.28Ct Tanzanites. 0.33Ct in Diamonds G VS. The pendant portion is 2.75" x 0.75". The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

Dainty 10k Tanzanite Opal Ring
Located in Webster, SD
This stunning estate ring features a 3x5 oval cut, white opal accented by 6 pear cut tanzanites
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold

NO RESERVE - 14.05 Carat Natural Tanzanite Riviera, 14kt White Gold Bracelet
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: Weight: 14.05 ct, 39 stones Color: Violetish Blue Shape: Pear Mixed Cut Tanzanites are usually enhanced
Category

2010s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dalben Design Drop Shape Tanzanite Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Tanzanite weight 36,3 carat and two diamonds total weight 0,16 ct. Earrings dimension : max width 10,9 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.84cttw Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds - 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.84 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Purplish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.65cttw Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds - 14k White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 3.65 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Bluish Purple Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cathy Waterman Tanzanite Diamond Flower Earrings
By Cathy Waterman
Located in Narberth, PA
made of platinum and adorn 4 pear shaped tanzanite stones which form a dangling flower. The luscious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

New 14K White Gold 3 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Chandelier Earrings - Post
Located in Eagan, MN
These are beautiful classic earrings with pear cut Tanzanite stones and brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.48cttw Victorian Tanzanite and Diamond Victorian Stud Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
In these stunning Victorian era inspired studs, pear faceted Tanzanite, weighing 4.31Cts fill the
Category

2010s Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

7.56 Carat Tanzanite White Gold Stud Earrings
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliant unique AAAA quality sparkling 2 carats each of pear cut blue Tanzanites swing gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, White Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 2.57cttw Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds - 14k White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.57 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Purplish Blue Heated Side Stones
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.04 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Halo Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
approximately 5.3 grams. The Tanzanite is a Pear cut stone that weighs 1.59 carats. The ring is surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.95Ct Tanzanite and 0.04Ct Diamonds 14K White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.95 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Violetish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! 3.62Ct Tanzanite and 0.50Ct Diamonds 14K White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 3.62 tcw / 4 pieces Color: Purplish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.85Ct Tanzanite and 0.04Ct Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.85 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Purplish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 3.61Ct Tanzanite and 0.50Ct Diamonds 14K White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 3.61 tcw / 4 pieces Color: Purplish Blue Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! - 2.70cttw Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds - 14K White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Mixed Carat: 2.70 tcw / 2 pieces Color: Violetish Blue Indications of heating
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 2.91cttw Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds - 14k White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.91 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Bluish Purple Heated Side Stones
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Teardrop Tanzanite Earrings Lever Back 14 Karat Gold Figure 8 Infinity Vintage
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A pair of 1.20 carat diamond and tanzanite earrings with the most riveting violet hue. They're like
Category

20th Century Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.74ct Natural Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold – IGE Certified
Located in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, IB
natural pear-cut tanzanites — one weighing 1.46 carats, the other 1.28 carats — arranged in perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

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Pear Tanzanite For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pear tanzanite you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 273 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pear tanzanite 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A pear tanzanite from Alberto, Harbor Diamonds and Sarosi By Timeless Gems — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a pear cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a pear tanzanite for sale for women should be easy, but there are 58 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pear Tanzanite?

On average, a pear tanzanite at 1stDibs sells for $6,413, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $185,000 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.