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Pink Sapphire Pave Diamonds Butterfly Rose Gold Statement Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold "60 White Diamonds 0.55 CT 90 Fancy Diamonds 2.45 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.06 CT
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage style rose cut Diamond garnet Sterling silver Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
detailing of this piece makes it a special piece in your collection. Its details are: Diamond- Natural Rose
Category

2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage Handmade Retro 14k Rose Green Gold Garnet Citrine Moonstone Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: 14k Rose Gold - 14k Green Gold Weight: 6.3 Grams Overall Height: 55.47mm (2.18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond Scroll Shaped Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian stickpin. In 14 karat yellow & rose golds. In the form of an unfurled
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century 14K Rose Gold Mourning Brooch Pin Pendant Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
includes a brooch and matching earrings, all rendered in warm 14K rose gold. Rich with sentiment, each
Category

20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Flag Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Flag Pin. This incredible
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster stick pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features a cultured
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Flower Pin Brooch. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 15K Gold, Rose Cut Diamond Daisy Cluster Bar Brooch (with pin)
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
design, it centers a daisy-shaped cluster of 7 Rose Cut Diamonds totalling 0.35ct approx., set in
Category

Antique 1840s Australian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Vintage French Snowflake 18K Rose Gold This exquisite Vintag Cluster Diamond Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage High Quality made Diamond Snowfleks Brooch pin is made of solid 18K Rose
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Floral Pin Brooch. This
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst Set Bar Brooch with Steel Pin in 15ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
This is a bar brooch that can be worn for any occasion. It is made of 15ct Rose Gold and contains
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold, Steel, 15k Gold

Sea Lion Fish Diamond Green Garnet Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 6.20x5.00x1.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "22 White Diamonds 0.11 CT 105 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Multicolor Gemstone White Black Diamond Pave Duck Goose Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 4.60x3.50x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 73 Brown Diamonds 1.02 CT 62 Black Diamonds 0.85
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Retro 10k Rose Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Floral Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Set - Deep Orange w/ White Carving Color - 40.11 x 29.6mm (approx.) Material: 10k Rose & Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Horse Stallion Pony Diamond Pave Pearl 18K Rose White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "2 Brown Diamonds 0.07 CT 42 White Diamonds 0.29 CT 283 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cat Kitten Ruby Diamond Pave White Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 4.70x2.70x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "5 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 108 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10k rose gold 3 diamond filigree art deco Lingerie bar brooch or pin
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
; Width: 4 Millimeters A neat filigree bar brooch. Possibly made 30s to 40s. Beautiful rose gold filigree
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold

Sea Fish Diamond Pave Black Pearl Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x1.30x0.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 122 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Multicolor Sapphire Gemstone Diamond Pave Dove Bird 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x2.90x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 63 Blue Sapphire 1.56 CT 90 Fancy Diamonds 1.44
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Pink Sapphire Green Garnet Diamond Flower 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x2.40x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 41 Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k 585 Yellow and Rose Gold Vinatge Brooch / Pin
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Brooch / Pin Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 585 Total Item Weight: 9.69
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 3.40x2.00x0.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 White Diamonds 0.04 CT 2 Ruby 0.02
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 5.80x5.20x2.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "52 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 326 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Silver Brooch Pin Bar This slim smile of a moon--a waxing crescent--is aglitter with tiny twinkling rose
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver

Tiffany Co. Retro 14k Green Rose Gold Citrine Large Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: Solid 14k Rose & Green Gold Total Weight: 14.36 Grams Overall Height: 39mm (1.5
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ruby Pink Sapphire Multi Gem Floral Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x9.10x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "31 White Diamonds 0.30 CT 1 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau lady portrait stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

French 19th Century Tiger Eye Fine Pearl Rose Gold Clover Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pin in 18 Karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. A charming pin brooch featuring a 3-leaf clover
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave Pink Sapphire Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 9.40x7.50x2.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "58 White Diamonds 0.76 CT 318 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire Pave Antelope Deer 18K Rose Gold Statement Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
rose gold, forming the elegant shape of a stylized animal. Adorning the brooch are vibrant pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin #23323
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and Rose Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Ruby Butterfly Brooch/Pin- This striking butterfly
Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique bar pin or pendant crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Shell Art Deco Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 10k 10k Cameo Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold & 10k Yellow Gold Stone
Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Rose Gold Platinum 3.84ct Diamond and Ruby Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Total Carat Weight: 3.84 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 16.7 Grams
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Antique 0.69 ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch, 14K Rose Gold Pin
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Composed of elegant, flowing Edwardian lines, this brooch is made of richly colored rose gold and
Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Carrara Y Carrara Rose Cut Diamond 18k Gold Twin Cherub Gemini Pin Pendant
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Miami, FL
intricate beauty of this piece, and 6 rose cut genuine diamonds adorn the piece, weighing collectively
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 13K Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Green Garnet Spider Bar Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite brooch featuring a captivating spider design. Crafted in rose gold, this piece
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold

Peacock Bird Multi-Colour Sapphire Fancy Diamond Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 10.30x5.00x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "45 White Diamonds 0.34 CT 772 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Horse Jockey Enamel Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Horse Jockey Enamel Pin. This
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Cameo, with Rose Cut Diamonds and Natural Pearls, Pin/Pendant, c. 1890.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique pin/pendant centering a cameo which is accented with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old European Diamond Rose Cut Pearl Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old European Diamond Rose Cut Pearl Pin. This incredible
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Frog Pink Ruby Diamond Pave Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x2.00x2.65cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.06 CT 23 White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Frog Pink Ruby Diamond Pave Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.08 CT 23 White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 15K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Cluster Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, silver and yellow gold stick pin, one round pearl, and ten rose cut
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14 Karat Rose Gold 2.00 Carat Old European Cut Natural Diamond Crown Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Rose Gold 2.00 Carat Old European Cut Natural Diamond Crown Brooch Pin Metal: 14k rose
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Pin. This
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Retro 2 Carat Natural Diamond Burmese Ruby Rose Gold Pin Pendant Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Retro 14k Rose Gold Pin / Pendant, Circa 1940. The piece is set with 8 baguette
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

1890 Victorian 10k Rose Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Heart Pin Watch Holder
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Victorian pin pendant in 10k rose gold featuring a stunning selection of seed
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Large Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Oxblood Coral Rose Flower Detailed Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and very well-made vintage pin brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950 s Cartier Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Rose Yellow Gold Retro Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A stunning vintage brooch by Cartier, crafted in a beautiful combination of 14K rose and yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 178 Carat Natural Rose Quartz Artisan Sexy Flamingo Brooch Pin 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Miami Prime. GIA Certified 178.79ct Rose Quartz Flamingo Brooch Pin Report #2171124326 (attached
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x1.30x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 7 Fancy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Orange Citrine Diamond Pave and Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x3.60x1.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Citrine 10.45 CT 32 White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 14k Rose Green Gold Square Step Cut Ruby Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Likely Burma Origin - 2.4mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Rose & Green Gold Total Weight: 12.78
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Floral Bundle Still Life Roses Brooch Pin 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Floral Bundle Brooch Pin .15ct natural diamond. Rounds, Full cut Brilliant. G-color VS-2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rose Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rose pin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 318 antique edition and 35 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose pin may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A rose pin from Tiffany Co., Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any rose pin from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 193 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a rose pin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 158 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rose Pin?

Prices for a rose pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $50,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,653.

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.