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$1 NO RESERVE! 3.49Ct Tanzanite 0.20Ct Diamonds - 14 kt. White Gold Necklace
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Tanzanite Stone: Weight: 3.49 carat Color: Blue Shape: Pear Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 14k Gold

Alex Jona Tanzanite White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Drop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
drop cut Tanzanite weighing 3.65 carats and 0.47 carats of White Diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

New 14K White Gold 1.30 Carat Tanzanite Diamond Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful classic necklace with a teardrop cut Tanzanite and is surrounded by brilliant
Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 3.05Ct Tanzanite 0.05Ct Diamonds 14 kt. White gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Mixed Carat: 3.05 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Strong Violetish Blue Tanzanites are
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 3.00Ct Tanzanite and 0.05Ct Diamonds 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Mixed Carat: 3.00 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Strong Violetish Blue, Tanzanites are
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NO RESERVE! 2.78Ct Tanzanite and 0.02Ct Diamonds - 14 kt. Pink gold - Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Carat: 2.78 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Bluish Purple Heated Side Stone
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

$1 No Reserve! 2.86ct Tanzanite 0.10 Carat Diamonds, 14k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
quality Tanzanite. Center Stone: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Mixed Carat: 2.86 tcw / 8 pieces
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! - 2.95 Carat Tanzanite 0.10ct Diamonds, 14K White Gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Pear Mixed Carat: 2.95 tcw / 8 pieces Color: Violetish Blue Indications of heating
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.26 Ct Tanzanite 0.30 Ct Diamonds, 14 Kt. White Gold, Necklace with Pendant
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Tanzanite is an extremely rare gemstone, found in a single location in the world, at the foothills
Category

2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ring natural Tanzanite Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Ring Ø5.5US/ 6.4gr
Located in SE
5.75 mm x 3.7 mm / ca. 1.3 ct, the second pear cut Tanzanite is 8.75 mm x 5.75 mm x 3.4 mm deep / ca
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

1.0ct Cabochon Tanzanite Serpent Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: This serpent ring has a pear cut cabochon blue tanzanite in a coiled design. Circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Set in 18K White Gold, 5.61 carats Aquamarine, Tanzanite Diamond Cocktail RIng
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: Aquamarine ✦ Gemstone Cut: Pear ✦ Gemstone Weight: 5.61 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Tanzanite ✦ Gemstone Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Diamond Tanzanite Soleste Platinum Drop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds total weight approximately .51ct 2 pear shape tanzanites total weight approximately 2.50ct These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Cuff Diamond Bracelet with 4.36Ct. t.w. Tanzanite 4.38Ct. t.w. Blue Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
The dazzling blue artistry is done around the pear 4.36 carat blue tanzanite prong set in a
Category

2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Elegant Tanzanite and Silver Topaz Earrings in Sterling Silver
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Lively Pear Shaped Tanzanites (13.73ct) and Sparkling Round Silver Topaz (8MM) together in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Pink Tourmaline Tanzanite Blue Zircon Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(8.14cts) cabochon, pear shape Tanzanites (3.04cts tw), round Blue Zircons (1.30cts tw), and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold

Antique Tahitian Pearl, Tanzanite, Opal Diamond Brooch/Pendant in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
addition of round diamonds, pear opals, and blue tanzanite gems scattered throughout the design creates a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold...

Tiffany Co. Platinum 1.20 Carat Diamond and Tanzanite Chandelier Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
gemstones in bezel setting and a single pear-shaped bezel-set tanzanite. The suspending scrolled drop is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

*Sale* IGI 14K 2.74 Ct Tanzanite&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Style Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Stone Variety: Natural Tanzanite Shape: Pear Mixed Cut Weight: 2.74 Carat Color: Deep Violetish Side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

0.33 Carat Emerald and 0.42 Tanzanite and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Natural Emerald and Tanzanite Ring is crafted in 14-karat White gold and features a
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1/3 Carat Tanzanite, Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Genuine Tanzanite Ring is crafted in 14-karat White gold and features a 0.31 carat 1
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite and Multi Colour Sapphire Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
and the other is with pear shape Tanzanite. We provide free shipping. We accept returns. Please feel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline, Tanzanite, and White Diamond Cluster Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful colorful ring that showcases 2.05 ct. of pink tourmaline trillions, 2.30 ct. of tanzanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Platinum

Diamond Necklace Suspending a Spectacular 31 Carat Tanzanite Drop Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
a Spectacular 31 Carat Pear shaped Tanzanite Drop Pendant, measuring 17x24x11mm surrounded by 35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Tanzanite Ruby Five Strand Freshwater Pearl Gold Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
Necklace with Five Strands of Freshwater Pearls, two oval cabochon Tanzanite gems, two pear shape Ruby gems
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, E...

Tanzanite with Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
uniquely pairs pear and marquise shaped tanzanites accented with diamonds. The banded design makes the a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite Pink Blue Topaz Zircon Amethyst Peridot Citrine Cluster Earrings
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
tanzanite pear-shaped focal beads. This medley of color culminates and is accented by beautiful hand-carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Zircon, Gold-fil...

Ethiopian Opal and Tanzanite With Diamond accents 10K Yellow Gold Earring.
Located in New York, NY
Earring. This Earring is made up of 9x7 mm Oval - Cab (2pcs) 2.55 carat Ethiopian Opal, 3x4 mm Pear-cut
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Natural Tanzanite Diamond Band Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Tanzanite & Diamond Band Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pear Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver

9.23 Carat Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Morganite, Peridot, Diamond Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
0.16 Carats Pear-shaped Tanzanite Weighs 0.10 Carats Oval Cabochon Tourmaline Weighs 0.21 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Morganite, Peridot, Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzani...

Fei Liu 18 Karat White Gold Blue Tanzanite With Pearl and Diamonds Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
deep blue tanzanite pear shape cabochon pendant, surrounded by a 0.154ct halo of sparkling diamonds
Category

2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Victorian 25.00 Cttw. Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire/Diamond Earrings In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
visual symphony, capturing attention and admiration. The pear-shaped tanzanite drop at the end of each
Category

2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Fei Liu Tanzanite Opal Diamond 18ct White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Effortlessly classic pendant created by Fei Liu. This pendant features 16.5ct boulder pear-cut
Category

2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Whi...

Dover Diamond Carved Emerald and Tanzanite 18 Karat Gold Drop Dangle Earrings
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
are two pear-shaped, carved genuine tanzanites that are the showcase of these charming earrings.  In
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 3.20Ct Tanzanite and 0.15Ct Diamonds 14 kt. Yellow gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Oval, Pear and Round Carat: 3.20 tcw / 6 pieces Color: Violetish Blue Heated Side
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

$1 NO RESERVE! 3.32Ct Tanzanite and 0.15Ct Diamonds 14 kt. White gold Earrings
By Diamonds Mine
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
: ___________ Natural Tanzanite Cut: Oval, Pear and Round Carat: 3.32 tcw / 6 pieces Color: Violetish Blue Heated Side
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

This Garnet Necklace Features a Genuine Earth Mined Garnet, This Garnet is Compl
Located in New York, NY
: Silver, Stone Gemstone: Tanzanite Closure: Ball & joint Chain style: Figaro Style: Boho & hippie
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite

Banksy Inspired Girl with Balloons Earrings studs.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
. Tanzanites 2 pieces - blue violet color, pear cut, transparent, 6x4 mm each - 1.8 ct total weight. Garnets 2
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold

Sunita Nahata 3.93 Ct. Opal Drop Earrings in 18KYG with Mix Gemstones Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
adorned with rhodolite and tsavorite, tanzanite gemstone. these earrings are made in elegant 18Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k...

1.42ct Nigerian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Engagement Ring 14k Gold Tourmaline
Located in Osprey, FL
; side stones include tourmaline, tanzanite, and diamond ♥ Material: 14K gold ♥ The center stone used is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Multicolored Floral Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful condition H. Stern statement necklace. The necklace is 17 inches in length, made of 18k yellow gold, and weighs 19.70 dwt.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow...

White Gold Tanzanite Bracelet
Located in Sarasota, FL
14kw Bracelet containing 15 pear shape Tanzanites weighing approximately 20.00 carats and 30 round
Category

2010s More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

2.00ctw Pear Tanzanite and 0.45ctw Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
2.00ctw Pear Tanzanite and 0.45ctw Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14K Pear Tanzanite and Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 14k Gold

6.19 Carat Pear Tanzanite with 0.86 Carats Round Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Hamilton, AU
Forged in Platinum is this unique halo cluster ring featuring a mesmerising pear shape 6.19 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

18K Tanzanite Diamond Pendant Pear Shaped Tanzanite Rhodium-Plated White
Located in Holtsville, NY
, featuring a stunning 1.00 carat pear shaped tanzanite adorned with shimmering diamonds. This pendant exudes
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Pear Modified Brilliant Tanzanite Pendant
Located in Holtsville, NY
timeless beauty. This pendant features a stunning Pear Modified Brilliant Tanzanite, renowned for its
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

14K 6.60ctw Tanzanite Diamond Earrings - Rectangular Step Cut Pear Modified
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your look with these stunning 14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite & Diamond Earrings. Featuring a
Category

2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Necklace and Pendant Tanzanite Pear Cut White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Beautiful Venetian chain and pendant through in white gold 18kts Tanzanite pear modified Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite and Pear Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring, White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A modern engagement ring, new and unworn, set with an oval Tanzanite in a white four claw setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pear Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Cluster Earrings in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
bright and blue Pear cut Tanzanite gemstones in a three claw setting weighing 0.65ct in each ear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite Pear White Diamond Round Halo Gold Drop Pendant Chain Necklace
By Beyond Fine Jewelry
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Stunning Tanzanite Pear 6.35 Carat encircled in a single Halo of White Colorless Diamonds VS-SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

14k White Gold 5mm x 7mm Pear Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Las Vegas, NV
earrings feature a beautiful pear cut tanzanite stone, surrounded by 14 diamonds, all set in a prong style
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Pear-Shaped ​Tanzanite and Briolette Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tanzanite and diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold, composed of a larger polished pear-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Tanzanite White Pear Baguette Diamond Dress Cocktail Ring 18k
Located in London, GB
Tanzanite & Diamond Dress Ring The Tanzanite is approximately 3.50 ct surrounded by baguette and
Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

18ct White Gold Pear Trillion Cut Tanzanite Diamond Ring Necklace Set
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A beautiful Pear & Trillion Shaped Tanzanite & Diamond parure of jewellery, comprising a Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Mermaid Tanzanite 14 Karat White Ring
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
This gorgeous mermaid tanzanite measures 8x6mm and weighs about 1 carat. Cast in 14k white gold
Category

2010s American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Tanzanite Drop Earrings
By LFrank
Located in Venice, CA
rudimentary pear shaped tanzanite slices in a stunning shade of periwinkle blue sit in simple, 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k 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.