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15 Ct. ICA LAB Pear Shape Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Pear-shaped emerald round, marquise and square-cut diamonds, gold Emerald: 1 pear-shaped tanzanite
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

10K Yellow Gold Purple Tanzanite Drop Earrings #15685
Located in Washington Depot, CT
gold Each earring is set with 1 faceted pear shaped purple tanzanite Size approx. 27mm in length - 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat GIA Certified Pear-Shaped Diamond Double Ring 18KT Gold Bespoke British
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
craftsmanship. The principal ring features a stunning 2.00 carat natural pear-shaped diamond, independently
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

Bespoke 3Carat Pear Diamond 18K Gold GIA F VVS Hasbani Engagement Solitaire Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This bespoke exquisite oval-shape diamond ring is a refined statement of luxury, meticulously handcrafted by Hasbani Diamonds London, renowned second-generation high-jewellery design...
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yel...

14 Karat Yellow Gold 4.00 Carat Tanzanite and 2.00 Cttw. Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Troy, MI
quality Tanzanite with sought after color = 4.00 carat est and surrounded by 16 VS - SI clarity / G-H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Yellow Sapphire 14k Gold Ring, Olive Leaves Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, pear shape, yellow color, VS-SI clarity Surrounding stones: Tanzanites: 3 pieces, round cut, weight
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Bluetopaz Amethyst Earrings of high quality made in a traditional Italian Work
Located in Viena, Viena
a contrasting colour each a blue-lily-coloured round-faceted tanzanite total approx. 2.21 ct, large
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mellerio dits Meller Multi-Color Gem Bracelet
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
A stylish link bracelet by Mellerio composed of five oval openwork links collet-set with a pear
Category

1990s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Beryl, Citrine, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Girl with Balloons Earrings studs earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
7 mm. Weight: 3 g. 2 sapphires - blue violet color, pear cut, transparent, 6x4 mm each - 1.8 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Silver

Girl with Balloons Earrings studs earrings
Girl with Balloons Earrings studs earrings
$419 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Choker Necklace in 18 Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Colored Stones
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Athens, Ekali
colored-stones motif for a dash of colr and sparkle. The central motif is comprised of a pear-shaped
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Chrysophrase, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold, 18k Gol...

Multi Color Gemstones and Dimaond Studded Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
weight) Natural Gemstones consisting of Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tanzanite in FTC Pear Shape
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tanzanite, 14k Gold...

IGI Certified 7.90 Carat Kunzite Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
This exquisite ring features a stunning 7.90-carat pear-shaped Kunzite, a rare and beautiful
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Multicolor Gemstone Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold drop earrings featuring 2 pear cut sapphires totaling 0.60 carats accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gol...

3.53 Carat Kokoro Pendant 18k Mercury Free Yellow Gold on Gold Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dazzles with a mosaic of princess-cut gemstones- including tourmaline, sapphire, aquamarine, and tanzanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold...

Sunita Nahata Opal Mix Gemstone 3.76ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tsavorite, Rhodolite, Tanzanite, and White Diamond. Opal: 3.76 carat, 14X10mm size, pear shape. Tsavorite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Multicolor gemstone 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Multicolor gemstone 14k gold ring. Lab garnet, tanzanite, emerald and topaz gold ring. Cluster lab
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold...

Multicolor gemstone 14k gold ring
Multicolor gemstone 14k gold ring
$453 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 2.85ct. Ring in 18KYG with Mix Gemstone Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, tanzanite and white diamonds. This gemstone, renowned for its historical significance, is believed to bring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphires Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
& Silver Natural Blue Pear Shape Topaz 14 carats Natural Ruby 3.00 carats Natural Tanzanite 1.00
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

14k Yellow Gold Kokoro Tennis Bracelet 3.72 Carat Multicolor Gemstones Ant Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Tanzanite 0.77ct, Aquamarine 0.26ct, Amethyst 0.27ct, Ruby 0.35ct, Emerald 0.26ct, Diamonds 1.96ct Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourma...

4.28ct Green Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavor...

10.41ct Green Emerald and 1.60ctw Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzani...

2.90ctw Inside-Out Diamond Hoops in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzani...

6.74CTW Blue Sapphire and 0.89CTW Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzani...

18k Ring 2 Tone Ring White Rose Gold Ring Diamond Ring Blue Sapphire Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
/ 1.4 MM. x 8 Pcs - Gemstone :- Pear Cut ( Tanzanite ) 0.69 Ct. - Setting Type :- Pave SKU:- OJDR504
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, Rose Gold

Precious Diana M. Diamond Necklace
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Precious Diana M. Jewels diamond necklace features 54.10 Carats of pear-shaped cabochon Tanzanites
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 22.1 Carat T.W Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire Diamond Earrings 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
tanzanite held in a pear frame dotted with round diamonds. The drop is further accentuated by pink sapphires
Category

2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Brooch with Six Carats GRS No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
surrounded by carefully chosen sapphires, Paraiba tourmaline, tanzanite, and diamonds: Pear cut 1.48 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with GRS Certified No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
is surrounded by carefully chosen sapphires, Paraiba tourmaline, tanzanite, and diamonds: Pear cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...

Yellow Gold Ring with GRS Certified Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
ages. It is surrounded by chosen for it: sapphires, Paraiba tourmaline, tanzanite and diamonds: Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...

Bochic “Flamenco” Muti Gem Fancy Sapphires Large Cocktail Ring 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire Cabochon from Sri Lanka - 7 Carat Natural Fancy Pink Sapphire pear shapes 3 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, G...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
look. This gorgeous pendant necklace showcases a center pear shape natural Emerald with a row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diam...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Multi-Color Lion Head Bangle Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Lion Head Bangle Cuff Bracelet is handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically carved from yellow gold in contrast with Byzantine workmanship. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dangle Drop Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background look. This gorgeous Necklace showcases 2 stunning pear shape natural Rubies total weight of 1.15
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...

Yellow Gold Amethyst Citrine Peridot Cross Pendant - 14k Marquise 3.18ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Pear Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): .48ctw Cut: Round Total Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Platinum Earrings
Located in Sarasota, FL
Platinum Earrings with 2 pear shape Tanzanites weighing 9.59 carats and 6 pear shape and two
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

18 K White Gold Eternity Ring Pear Shape Tanzanite Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An exquisite find. This 18 K white gold prong set eternity ring features 14 pear shape Tanzanites
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.24 Carat Pear Cut Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has a electrifying Pear Cut bright purplish blue Tanzanite weighing 3.73 Carats. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.52 Carat Tanzanite Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pear Cut Tanzanite weighing 1.88 Carats. The traditional ballerina setting has 14 Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pear Tanzanite Diamonds Unique Engagement Ring Set - Atyasha
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Beautiful pear-shaped Tanzanite engagement rings set with diamonds. The list is for two ring set
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Pear tanzanite with halo twist infinity shank wedding ring set, Iceland
Located in Hertsliya, IL
Pear tanzanite with halo and infinity twist shank engagement ring - with diamond ring guard
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Earrings Set with Two Pears Tanzanites and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant earrings made by hand in 18K white gold set with two pears tanzanites and diamonds. Two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.60 Carat Pear Tanzanite Diamonds Ring in 14K in White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
Shlomit Rogel - Pear Tanzanite & Diamonds Ring in 14K in White Gold Pear shaped tanzanite halo
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Marcel Salloum Rare Blue 10 Ct Pear Tanzanite Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
By Marcel Salloum
Located in London, London
Rare blue 10.35 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite Diamond And Platinum Engagement Ring. This stunning
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

Pear Deep Blue Colored Tanzanite, Art Nouveau Style Ring with Pave Set Diamonds
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Pear Shaped Tanzanite gemstone set in an Art Nouveau Styled ring. Accented by pave set diamonds the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, 14k Gold

Multi Gemstone Diamond Drop Earrings
By Kaufmann de Suisse
Located in Palm Beach, FL
3.35 Carats and 2 Pear Tanzanites Weighing 5.68 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Pear Cut Natural Tanzanite
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A beautiful gem, with outstanding colour and life! Faceted as a Pear Cut shape with excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite

Tanzanite Ring Gem 51.15 Carat Pear Shape
By Filippo G G
Located in Geneva, CH
Stunning 51.15 Cts Tanzanite pear shape cut gem offered loose to a very special occasion. Top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite

Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 14.85ct
Located in San Dimas, CA
Magnificent 12.60 carat pear shape tanzanite center with two pear shape side diamonds totaling 0.50
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Vintage 4.85ct Pear Cut Tanzanite Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An eye-catching tanzanite solitaire ring dating from the 1980s. The shoulders are set with tapered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

17ct White Gold Pear Cut Tanzanite Diamond Ring
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Pear shaped Tanzanite weighing an estimate of 3.8carats, and is surrounded by 4 RBC Diamonds (GH vssi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

Tanzanite Pear Shape Briolette Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold
By Romy Ivsic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Back by popular demand! I select the best gems from a strand to set them on a chain. This was one of the first designs I created and keeps on pleasing my clients. You will find them...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Tanzanite and GIA Certified Oval Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These elegant Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings contain two Pear-shaped Tanzanites totaling a whopping
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum

14K White Gold Pear Shaped Tanzanite Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.48ct
Located in Holtsville, NY
White Gold, marked with "14K". • Center Stone: 2.48 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite, showcasing an eye
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

DIAMOND TANZANITE PEAR SHAPE HALO STUDS IN 9CT WHITE Gold
Located in Ilford, GB
DIAMOND AND TANZANITE HALO STUDS OPEAR 9K W/G 40RD/0.17 2TAN/0.72 Weight: 1.4g Number Of Stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 21.34ctw Pear Shaped Tanzanite Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Holtsville, NY
This stunning 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace showcases a breathtaking 21.34-carat Pear Shaped
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.05 Carat Pear-Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Metairie, LA
Tanzanite, the relatively rare and costly Gem, only comes from one place in the world, the Merelani
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.