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14.8 Carat Rainbow Moonstone Tanzanite Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
carats rainbow moonstone, 3.95 carats tanzanite and .95 carats of glimmering diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Dalben Rainbow Australian Boulder Opal Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Australian Boulder Opal . The stone rainbow colors continuosly change with the different light from deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Rainbow Sapphire and White Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
follow the pattern of the rainbow, hand knotted on multicolor silk thread, finished with an 14k solid
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Apatite, 14k Gold

14ct Yellow Gold 23ct Natural Sapphires Rainbow Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Embrace vibrant luxury with this stunning 14ct Yellow Gold Rainbow Bracelet, featuring 23ct of
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rainbow Tourmaline Bracelet 14K Gold - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Like capturing a perfect rainbow after a summer shower, this bracelet adorns your wrist with
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

14k Gold Rainbow Sapphire Dotty Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
rainbow selection of sapphires around half of the band. The modern molecular design makes this sparkling
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

11.85 Carat Multicolor Rainbow Gemstones Octagon Gold Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
to your jewelry collection with these stunning 11.85 Carat Multicolor Rainbow Gemstone Octagon Hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14...

Pastel Rainbow Sapphire and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Embrace yourself with sparkling pastel colored gemstones that capture the colours of the rainbow
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Natural 2.18cts Rainbow Sapphire Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made earring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a rainbow sapphire
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold

18 Karat Gold Muticolor Rainbow Tapered Baguette Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold Muticolor Rainbow tapered baguette diamond pendant brooch This edgy pendant brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mini Puzzle Rainbow Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mini Puzzle Rainbow Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold Length: 20 cm/ 7,87 inches Request availability if in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Moonstone by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
jewellery collection came from Berlin-based artist Polya Medvedeva's love of figs, specifically the sweet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Pendant Necklace with Moonstone by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
jewellery collection came from Berlin-based artist Polya Medvedeva's love of figs, specifically the sweet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

Celestial Spectrum 18K Yellow Gold Rainbow Gemstone Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) JEWELRY CARE To keep your jewelry looking its best over a long period of time, please follow these care
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

9.35 Carat Multicolor Rainbow Gemstones Octagon Gold Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
your jewelry collection with these stunning 9.35 Carat Multicolor Rainbow Gemstone Octagon Hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Sapphire: 15 round cut = 0.28cttw Dimensions: ring top measures 2mm wide Ring Size: 7 (please allow two extra shipping days for sizi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Fig Garden Drop Pendant Necklace with Moonstone by the Artist
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
jewellery collection came from Berlin-based artist Polya Medvedeva's love of figs, specifically the sweet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

14ct White Gold Natural Sapphires Rainbow Tennis Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Indulge in timeless elegance with our exquisite 14ct White Gold Natural Sapphires Rainbow Tennis
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

Rainbow Moonstone Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 4.05 carats of Rainbow Moonstone and 0.22 carats of Diamond. The Ring
Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Spada Dangle Clip Earrings Rainbow and Silver Aluminum
By David Spada
Located in Atlanta, GA
anodized aluminum metal has rich, bright rainbow colors, including silver, turquoise blue, purple, pink
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Drop Earrings

Harriet Bauknigt for Kaso Black and Rainbow Geometric Acrylic Resin Brooch
By Harriet Bauknight for KASO
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknigt designed this spectacular acrylic resin (Lucite) brooch for Kaso in the 1980s. The geometric "comma" shape is carved and has a frosted texture. The rare brooch featu...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rainbow Gemstone Bar Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Your own little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! You could be the owner of this fun
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Rainbow Sapphire, Pearls and Tourmaline Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
gemstones! Colors follow the pattern of the rainbow, hand knotted on multicolor silk thread, finished with
Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Rainbow Sapphire Oval Arch Earring 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue, Pink and Green Sapphire Type : Natural Earring Weight- 6.81 gms Shape : Oval Size : 5x3 mm Weight : 10.02 Carats Metal : Yellow Gold Enhancement : ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Diamond Rainbow Enamel 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Butterfly Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
For all insect, and nature lovers, here's our charming & unique rainbow Enamel & Diamond butterfly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Rainbow Sapphire Oval Hoops Earrings 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue, Pink and Green Sapphire Type : Natural Earring Weight- 5.48 gms Shape : Oval Size : 5x3 mm Weight : 9.34 Carats Metal : Rose Gold Enhancement : He...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Rainbow Sapphire Oval Hoops Earrings 14K Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Oval Hoops Earrings 14K Gold
$1,196 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Chanel Gold CC Star Neon Rainbow Candy Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Star Neon Rainbow Candy Pearl Necklace *Marked 17 *Made in France *Comes with
Category

2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Art Deco Rainbow Multicolor Natural Gemstone Circular Gold Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
a captivating rainbow effect. The journey of color begins with the cool serenity of Sky Blue and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Rhodolite, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Citrine, ...

Cabochon Rainbow Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Domed Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This wonderful cabochon is such an unusual, mesmerizing tourmaline that will gain everyone's attention! The 24.10 carat tourmaline has a splash of paraiba color in the domed cabocho...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zydo 18K Yellow Gold Rainbow Domed Stretch Bracelet
By ZYDO
Located in Carmel, IN
durable. Handcrafted in Italy by ZYDO Italian Jewelry. Diamond Quality: Color F, Clarity VS Diamond Carat
Category

2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rainbow Sapphire Octagon Cut Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Rainbow Sapphire Type : Natural Bracelet Weight- 14.48 gms Shape : Octagon Size : 6.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Rainbow Sapphire Princess Cut Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Rainbow Sapphire Type : Natural Ring Weight- 18.06 gms Shape : Princess Size : 6.5 Inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Rainbow Sapphire Octagon Eternity Band in 14k Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
Stone : Rainbow Sapphire Type : Natural Ring Weight- 4.80 gms Shape : Octagon Size : US 7 Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Whimsical Oversized Rainbow Crystal Pavé Butterfly Brooch By Butler Wilson
By Butler Wilson
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 4.75" x 2.5" - Gold plated
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Multi Linear Earrings with Rainbow Sapphires and Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
A hallmark of RiNoor jewelry - discovering the most dazzling gemstones and using the finest
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Rainbow Sapphire Dotty Half Eternity Ring
Located in London, GB
rainbow selection of sapphires around half of the band. The modern molecular design makes this sparkling
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Rock Candy 18 Carat Yellow Gold Rainbow Hoop Earrings
By Jennifer House
Located in Chertsey, GB
you within the realm of jewelry. Hoops, the timeless classics of any jewelry collection, have been
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Rainbow Sapphire Tennis Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Rainbow Clarity: AAA+ Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist Weight: 24.95 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 7.15cts Rainbow Sapphire Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPHIRE gemstone. The
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Rainbow Moonstone, Natural Pearls, and Lavender Moonstone Drop Earring
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Rainbow Moonstone, Natural Pearls, and Lavender Moonstone Drop Earring Stephen’s heart and passion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mini Puzzle Rainbow Necklace in 18k in Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mini Puzzle Rainbow Necklace in 18k Rose Gold Length: 42/45 cm Production time is 4-5 weeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural 3.70 cts rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire marquise cut eternity band ring 14K gold Natural rainbow sapphire ombre eternity
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 3.32 cts rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire amethyst ruby eternity band ring in 14k 18k gold, Natural rainbow gemstone ring
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 4.65 cts rainbow sapphire ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire ombre ring eternity band ring gold Natural 2mm rainbow sapphire thumb ring gold
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 0.54 cts rainbow sapphire ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire round half eternity band ring gold Natural rainbow ombre sapphire round stackable
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 9.33 cts Rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire ruby eternity band ring 14K gold Natural emerald cut rainbow ring gold Rainbow
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Rainbow Tourmaline Half Moon Earring Large - By Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Slip these rainbow tourmaline hoops on and feel instantly radiant—like a beam of joy framing your
Category

2010s American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Rainbow Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rainbow Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Gold Cluster Ring. Securely Hand set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 9.33cts Rainbow Sapphire Band Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 14-carat gold and features a RAINBOW SAPPHIRE gemstone. The
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Natural 3.09 cts Rainbow sapphire ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire emerald eternity band ring gold Natural sapphire pave ring gold Rainbow ombre
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural 1.79 cts rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow sapphire emerald heart eternity band ring 14K gold Natural bezel set emerald ring Heart
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Rock Pool Rainbow Gemstone Spiral 18ct Gold Ring
By Jennifer House
Located in Chertsey, GB
Prepare to be utterly captivated by the mesmerizing whirlwind of vibrant colors that burst forth from this 18ct yellow gold ring, bedecked with an exquisite array of gemstones; Diam...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...

Rock Candy Rainbow 18 Carat Yellow Gold Collar
By Jennifer House
Located in Chertsey, GB
Prepare to be swept away on a thrilling adventure inspired by the enchanting essence of classic British Rock Candy. Immerse yourself in a world where vibrant swirls come to life, imm...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.29 Carat Rainbow Sapphire Yellow Gold Bar Chain Necklace
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold weighing approximately 3.6 grams.  The length of the necklace is 16 inches.  This rainbow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural 2.66 cts Rainbow sapphire ring in 14k gold
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow Sapphire name letter ring gold Natural sapphire letter alphabet ring gold Custom rainbow
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sunita Nahata Rainbow Gemstones 4.67ct. Drop Earring in 18KYG.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Presenting the rainbow earrings from Sunita Nahata's Rainbow Collection. These gorgeous earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Blue Topaz, Rhodol...

【Petite Signature】Rainbow Luck — Multicolor Sapphire Ring in PT900
Located in New York, NY
, rainbow sapphire rings make meaningful gifts — or daily talismans for joy. Sleek, colorful, and utterly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

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Rainbow Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rainbow jewellery you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 106 vintage or 436 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a rainbow jewellery from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing rainbow jewellery — no matter the origin — is easy, but Natkina, Ico the Bird Fine Jewelry and Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A rainbow jewellery can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 194 Sapphire versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rainbow jewellery, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rainbow Jewellery?

On average, a rainbow jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $3,500, while they’re typically $47 on the low end and $225,000 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.