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Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl Bamboo Coral Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Pearl Multi Gem Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pearl & Multi Gem Vintage Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Red natural ruby South
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

14K diamond polki necklace with all nine precious gemstones Navratna necklace
Located in Bangkok,, TH
hindu culture. The centre piece is Bangkok ruby followed by natural blue sapphires, yellow sapphires
Category

2010s Indian Rope Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

22K gold nine precious gemstone Navratna bangle with diamond polkis
Located in Bangkok,, TH
form which includes Emerald, Blue sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Hessonite garnet, Cat's Eye, Coral, Pearl
Category

2010s Indian Bangles

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Antique Pyramid Ring natural 4.75ctw Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø US8.5 / 6.9gr
Located in SE
27 natural pink Rubies. Likely European made in 1920s- 1930s. Hallmarked 14K. Crown is Ø 18mm and
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Tahiti South Sea Multi Ruby Cluster Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti South Sea & Multi Ruby Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver Multi Color Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz Multi Gem Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds - 1 carat Natural Ruby - 1 carat Natural multi color sapphires - 1 carats Natural White Topaz
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Pearl Rosario Necklace Gold Virgin Mary Cross
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue, lilac, light pink, black, or custom shades – Gemstones: opals, mixed pearl & opal, blue sapphire
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Bochic "Capri" Opal Multi Fancy Sapphires Pendant Set in 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
, fancy color sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The collection offers fantastic price
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18K gold Nine natural Precious Gemstone Navratna ring with diamonds
Located in Bangkok,, TH
, yellow sapphire, emerald, cat's eye, cultured pearl, hessonite garnet, blue sapphire and a natural ruby
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
precious stones. The powerful trade links, meant they could easily have Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Topaz
Category

Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Multi Gem Flower Necklace Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
carat Multi color Natural Sapphires, Garnets, Topaz 13 carat White South Sea Pearls The Necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl Earrings with Natural Amethyst, Topaz Rdorite
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

14K gold Navratan ring with all nine natural gemstones
Located in Bangkok,, TH
include Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Rose Cut Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Coral, Blue Sapphire, Hessonite Garnet
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Topaz Multi Fancy Gem Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 1 carat Natural Ruby - 1 carat Natural multi color sapphires - 1 carats Natural White Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18K White Gold Sakura Floral Spinel Sapphire Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Sakura floral jewellery, SakuraMai Collection from Pearl’Amour, a collaboration with MOISEIKIN
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Butterfly Garden Sapphire Necklace
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CT 20 Fancy Diamonds - 0.26 CT 33 Green Garnets - 0.45 CT 94 Pink Sapphires/Rubies - 1.30 CT 4 Mother
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.25 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
quality and durability. It features exquisite gemstones such as Ruby, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pink Ruby Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
gemstones such as sapphire and natural fresh water pearls. The collection offers fantastic price points
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Art Deco Synthetic Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925 Use of Platinum and synthetic materials as sapphires, rubies and
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Vintage 1910s Spanish Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Silver and set with wonderful lustrous freshwater pearls each measuring 3mm. The pearls are cultured
Category

2010s British Art Deco Bridal Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

FROMENT-MEURICE 1890 Art Nouveau Bangle Bracelet 18Kt Gold With Gemstones
By Émile Froment-Meurice
Located in Miami, FL
selection of one-hundred-two natural earth mined gemstones such; diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yell...

Antique Ring natural 0.4 ct Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6US/ 2.7 gr
Located in SE
Red Ruby and 2 old diamond cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked ,metal tested solid 18K. The crown with
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring 3 natural Sapphire Red Blue Yellow solid 18K Gold Ø US 5.25
Located in SE
zoning and inclusions. Yellow and Ruby / or Red Sapphire Ø 2.5mm / 0.08ct each, both demonstrate
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
exquisite gemstones such as Ruby, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Jade Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The price points are fantastic Comes with a
Category

20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Art Deco Style Micro Pearls 0.70 Carat Emerald Yellow Gold Drop Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Emeralds. These Earrings have also Micro Pearls. These Earrings are available also with Rubies or Blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient ” Vintage Ruby, Tsavorite Necklace Set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
color sapphires, and baroque white South Sea pearls—offering exceptional craftsmanship at fantastic
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tsavorite, Zircon, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby Purple Amethyst Earrings Set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
in 18 Gold & Silver - And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold

Konforti Jewelry 28kg Silver Enamel Sculpture, Summer Pond , 2024
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
total of 15ct. of sapphires, 5ct. of rubies, 5ct. of emeralds, and 10ct. of amethysts, each anchored
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Neoclassical Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Emerald, Garnet, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphir...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Labradorite Ruby Diamond Carmen Necklace Ebony Citrine Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
SMOOTH ROUND BEADS, - 8 MM ROUNDEL PEARL BEADS, - 21-24 MM FIREBALL PEARL BEADS, - 12 MM FACETED RAW RUBY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Peridot, Ruby, Gold Plate, Ster...

Solid 10k Yellow Gold Pearl womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise or any combination. If I don't have the stones in
Category

2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri “ Candy Drop Earrings, Natural Ruby, Amethyst Topaz
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
rubies and multi color natural sapphires. Crafted in 18K gold and 950 silver, this necklace is a
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Pearl Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
rubies and multi color natural sapphires. Crafted in 18K gold and 950 silver, this necklace is a
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Purple Amethyst Earrings Set in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
set in 18 Gold & Silver - And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold

18.31Tcw Pearl Diamond Chandelier Drop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
: Different gemstone types (e.g., sapphire, ruby, tanzanite) Custom shapes, sizes, and settings Metal options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Baroque Pearl Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Italian style Natural Multi Color Gems Ruby, Amethyst, Sapphire, Topaz, Peridot blue, yellow and green
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby Purple Amethyst Earrings Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
in 18 Gold & Silver - And has Natural Gem stones, like Ruby, Emerald, Fancy color Sapphires and
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Opal Multi Sapphire Earrings Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
. It features exquisite gemstones such as Ruby, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” 11 Carat African Natural Ruby Rose Cut Topaz Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
as Ruby, Emerald, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Elephant Brooch, Sapphire, Emerald Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
, Fancy Color Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further accentuating their beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate,...

9k Yellow Gold Pearl Peridot Womens Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky Nine Gems Bracelet Handcrafted in 18k Yellow Gold with Enamel at the Back
Located in Jaipur, IN
the wearer both Physically and mentally. The gems in the bracelet are Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater, Ruby Multi Gem Necklace Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater, Ruby & Multi Gem Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Ruby Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Peridot womens Cluster Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Sterling Silver

Bochic “Capri” Tahiti South Sea Pearl Natural Emerald Earrings
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
color Sapphires and Baroque white south sea natural pearls. The collection is perfect Day to night, You
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver

10k White Gold Pearl Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise or any combination. If I don't have the stones in
Category

2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K & Silver Elegant and Baroque
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Sapphires Octagonal Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
. - Cabochon alternations can be Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire. Please enquire for further information.
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Coral, Pearl Vintage Mint Jade Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires, and Baroque white South Sea natural pearls, further accentuating their beauty. One of the
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Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Tanzanite womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful ring has been set with one center Beautiful Cultured Pearl measuring 4.25mm (0.17
Category

2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Victorian style Sterling Silver Turquoise Pearl Womens band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
Category

2010s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Bochic "Orient" Lemon Quartz , Topaz Rubies In 18K Gold Silver Set
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The collection offers fantastic price points, making
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Baroque Pearl Multi Gem Necklace Set in 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
cabochons showcasing beautiful red rubies and multi color natural sapphires. Crafted in 18K gold and 950
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

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Pearl With Rubies And Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl with rubies and sapphire for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 24 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a pearl with rubies and sapphire from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearl with rubies and sapphire over the years, but those made by Cellini and Goshwara are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a pearl with rubies and sapphire, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Pearl With Rubies And Sapphire?

On average, a pearl with rubies and sapphire at 1stDibs sells for $2,900, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $42,000 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.