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Skull Cameo Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Spooky but gorgeous looking skull shell cameo Earrings. This earring has skull as stud with black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carved Hardstone Cameo Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian 1878 solid rose gold and platinum handmade cameo ring with and extra fine hardstone
Category

Antique 1870s Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

Fun Cameo Earring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This earring is for fun and music lovers! Skull with headphones carved on shell cameo with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Skull Cameo Earring with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
18K: 20.05g Diamond: 6.6cts SHELL CAMEOS:66.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Girl and Horse Shell Cameo Rose Gold Sterling Silver Heirloom Quality Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand carved shell Cameo Pendant depicting the Profile of a Lovely young Beauty and her Filly Colt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Portrait Hand Carved Cameo Rose Gold Sterling Silver Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Hand carved shell Cameo Pendant depicting the Profile of a Classical Beauty with long flowing hair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Onyx Lady Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian pendant crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. It features an onyx cameo depicting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Garnet and Diamond Cameo Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic and evergreen cameo ring surrounded of diamonds and garnets, all is mounted in 9Kt rose
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Other, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Italian Cameo Cristal Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in vermeil, silver and rose gold. Round shapes, they are each crimped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Rose White Carved Shell Portrait Cameo w/ 14kt White Gold Fittings
Located in New York, NY
a lowcut dress with a single rose blossom on each shoulder. The cameo is presented in a 14kt gold
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Italian Cameo Pearls Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of dangling earrings in silver and rose gold. They are set with a cameo on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Antique Cameo 14 Karat Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Beautiful antique 14 Karat Gold Ring with floral setting using white, yellow & rose gold frame this
Category

Early 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Crystal Cameo Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in vermeil, silver and rose gold. Drop earrings are set by glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tall Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Rose Hip Decor, Daum Nancy, France, 1910/15
By Daum
Located in Vienna, AT
melts, etched, satined, structured surface, rose hip decoration worked out in high section and painted
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

A. Accanito Cameo Diamond Gold Watch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Handcarved Watch Cameo by A. Accanito is made into a pendant with white round and marquee
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Italian Shell Cameo Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Diluca
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in vermeil, silver and rose gold. Drop earrings are set by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hellenistic Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Angel Cameo Pearls Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of dangling earrings in silver and rose gold. They are set with a cameo on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Greek Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Crystal Women Cameo Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in vermeil, silver and rose gold. Drop earrings are set by glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Lyre Cameo on Shell Crystal Dangling Earrings
By Diluca
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in vermeil, silver covered with rose gold. Each cameo earring is composed of openwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Gold Pendant / Brooch with Agate Cameo and Pearls
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pendant/Brooch in 18kt– 750‰ rose gold, oval-shaped, featuring a central cameo carved in agate
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearl Onyx Diamond Cameo Two Color Gold Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
A treasure from the Edwardian era. Beautiful carved onyx cameo, with accent diamonds and pearls
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
artisans assembled with cameo and rose cut diamonds Cameo pendant total weight 24.10 grams Rose Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Italian Crystal Angel Cameo Crystal Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in rose vermeil, silver and rose gold. Large sleepers earrings, each consists of a cameo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Crystal Angel Cameo Crystal Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in rose vermeil, silver and rose gold. Large sleepers earrings, each consists of a cameo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Crystal Angel Cameo Crystal Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in rose vermeil, silver and rose gold. Large sleepers earrings, each consists of a cameo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Crystal Angel Cameo Crystal Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in rose vermeil, silver and rose gold. Large sleepers earrings, each consists of a cameo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Crystal Angel Cameo Crystal Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in rose vermeil, silver and rose gold. Large sleepers earrings, each consists of a cameo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Crystal Angel Cameo Crystal Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in rose vermeil, silver and rose gold. Large sleepers earrings, each consists of a cameo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Crystal Angel Cameo Crystal Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in rose vermeil, silver and rose gold. Large sleepers earrings, each consists of a cameo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian Crystal Angel Cameo Crystal Pearl Vermeil Drop Earrings
By Marcello Fontana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in rose vermeil, silver and rose gold. Large sleepers earrings, each consists of a cameo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Handcraft Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
artisans assembled with cameo and rose cut diamonds Diamonds weight 1.52 karat Ring total weight 10.70
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Carved Cameo, Rubrum Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Unique Retro Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Astonishing retro brooch realized in 9k rose gold and silver. This unique brooch features a central
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Garnets, Topazes, Cameo, Australian Pearls Beaded Retro Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing beaded retrò necklace composed of 106.34 g of australian pearls (14 mm) row, with 9K rose
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Handcraft Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
artisans assembled with cameo figure angel and diamonds Earrings total weight 8.60 grams Diamonds weight
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Cameo Gold Pendant with Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
10K rose and yellow gold cameo necklace
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

Diamonds, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphires, Amethyst, Peridot, Pearls, Igneous Cameo
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
realized with igneous cameo in the center surrounded by 9K carved rose gold leaves and other detailes
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Go...

Antique Gold Carved Agate Cameo Hermaphrodite Bracelet or Necklace Clasp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bracelet or necklace. In rose, yellow, and green golds. The cameo depicts a double profile of a
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Yellow Topaz Cameo Gold Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous Brooch/ Pendant necklace in 9K rose gold and silver structure composed of a refine carved
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Cartier Antique Mother of Pearl Cameo Pendant with Diamonds Depicting Madonna
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, cameo signed F. Vernon. (Chain not included.) 5/8 inches with bail Frédéric-Charles-Victor de Vernon
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Garnets, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Cameo, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Gorgeous beaded necklace realized with 566ct of garnet beads, and a closure in 9k rose gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Rubies, Pearls, Cameo, 14kt Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Beautiful retrò necklace mounted with a strand of pearls and a pendant in 14 karat rose
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst Rubies Diamonds Peridots Cameo, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Astonishing vintage beaded necklace realized with amethyst beads and a closure in 9 kt rose gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Carnelian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cupid Cameo Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Bezel set with a halo surround and foliate shoulder of bead set rose cut diamonds. Weighing
Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Deco Cameo Drop Necklace 10 Karat Gold Filigree Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
gold. Carved shell cameo measures 14mm x 10mm, accented with 8 x 2.5mm cultured pearls. The cameo
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Cameo 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
9 karat yellow gold pendant necklace. Handmade by artisans assembled with cameo and rose cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Handcraft Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
14 karat yellow gold and silver cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with cameo and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Deco Cameo Ring Men s Tigers Eye 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
hand carved cameo is presented in the rectangular mount with floral accents to both side shanks
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Bronze Coin, Vintage Cameo and Multi-Gemstone Long Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
coins, pearls, vintage cameos and rose-cut diamond beads. This stunning necklace has a total of 32
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Turq...

19th Century French Painted Transitional Commode with Marble Top
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
taupes over a warm white. Classic ormolu mounts on feet, and corners, this commode has rose wreath
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pop Art Vintage Color Photograph Dye Transfer Print "Queen" Audrey Flack Photo
By Audrey Flack
Located in Surfside, FL
1980's. "Queen" featuring a red rose, paint, a cameo portrait locket, makeup, a chess piece, a pocket
Category

1980s Photorealist Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Dye Transfer

Antique Hardstone Cameo Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 14k rose gold earrings adorned with hardstone cameos. The earrings are 39mm x 17mm and
Category

Antique 19th Century More Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 9 Carat Yellow and Rose Gold Cameo Bangle
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
The Centrepiece of this lovely old Bangle is a largeish oval cameo, 38mm X 20mm, with a Roman
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 14k rose gold hardstone cameo brooch pendant. The piece measures 46mm x 36mm and weighs 16.5
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Rose Gold Bar Brooch Pin, Female Portrait Shell Cameo
Located in Preston, Lancashire
This vintage rose gold bar brooch features a center oval cameo with female portrait carved from
Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cameo Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
carved shell cameo depicting a classical lady - stood with hands on hips. She is surrounded by an array
Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Circa 1900s Art Nouveau Rose Cut Diamond Lady Cameo Locket in 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
. The Lea Cameo Locket Gem Details The seven rose cut diamonds are G colour and P1 clarity grades
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Rose Diamond and Cameo Gold Ring
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
18 karat gold cameo ring with 34 diamonds circa mid 19th century. Open fretwork band. Size 4 3/4.
Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Rose Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rose cameo 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, Rose Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 161 antique edition and 104 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect rose cameo may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing rose cameo — no matter the origin — is easy, but Marcello Fontana, Cameo Beyond and Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A rose cameo of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 87, is particularly popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rose cameo, 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 Rose Cameo?

Prices for a rose cameo can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $149 and can go as high as $22,650, while this accessory, on average, fetches $986.

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.