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1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Omega
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
1968 Omega Saemaster Chronograph Yellow Gold 37mm leather strap with box. Mechanical manual wind
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a beautiful Custom addition) Bezel : Original Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Bracelet
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket yet is
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady TT Datejust Blue MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial 2ct Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainbow Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has been added aftermarket
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Vintage Audemars Piguet 70s 18K White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Pave Dial Bezel 2
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
case size of 29x33mm including crown and the bracelet fits up to a 7 inch wrist. Ruby hour markers. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Retrò Watch/Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant retrò watch/bracelet mounted with diamonds and rubies. This bracelet was totally handmade
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust Reference# 279381rbr, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, and Rubies The Rolex Lady-Datejust 279381RBR-0013 is a breathtaking example of fine watchmaking
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 14K Gold Bracelet Watch with 3.5 Carat Ruby and 1 Carat I-VS Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage 14 karat yellow gold bracelet
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Rose Gold Purple Quartz and Rubies Bracelet
Located in Cattolica, IT
Purple Quartz faceted flat bracelet in 18 Kt rose gold and round brilliant cut Rubies. Completely
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold

1940s Two-Tone Gold Floral Watch with Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
a rose gold blossom, encircled by eighteen rich rubies (approx. 0.72 carats total weight) and
Category

Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets

Materials

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

14kt Yellow Gold Double Rope Bracelet Diamonds and Rubies, 14.4 Gr
Located in San Diego, CA
14kt yellow gold double rope bracelet with 3 rubies of approximately .10cttw and 2 round brilliant
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond and Gold 37 Grams Cuff Bangle /Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond & Gold 37 Grams Cuff Bangle /Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold It features a bangle
Category

1990s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

11 Ct Oval Rubies and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 21 stones of oval Rubies . Each Ruby is
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume Creation Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
feminine ruby bracelet can be worn on its own or with a watch or other yellow gold bracelet. Specialized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural ruby 5.72 diamond 2.08cts bracelet in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
GW=16.78gm NW=15.22gm diamond=2.08cts ruby=5.72cts THIS IS A BRAND NEW PIECE FOLLOW
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural ruby 9.75cts diamond 0.43cts bracelet in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
GW=8.71gm NW=6.67gm diamond=0.43cts ruby=9.75cts THIS IS A BRAND NEW PIECE FOLLOW
Category

2010s Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

12 Carat Natural Marquise Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet boasts marquise-cut Rubies in 14k Yellow Gold. prong settings, beautifully
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Filled Gold Top Victorian 16 Slide Bracelet with Garnets, Rubies, Pearl
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gold filled bracelet with gold filled and gold top variety of 16 Victorian watch chain slides
Category

Antique 1890s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled

LUZ by Houman 18 Karat White Gold Chunky Link Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning diamond and ruby chunky link bracelet designed by Luz by Houman. Bold and beautiful, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Charm Bracelet Yellow Gold 1980s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage diamond and gem-set charm bracelet in yellow gold, possibly American, 1980s. A joyful and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Ruby, Diamond Pearl Bracelet with Antique 14k White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Diamond encrusted Watch, that has been repurposed into a stunning Ruby set centerpiece. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Round Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 6.75 Inch
Located in New York, NY
**Natural Round Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold** This exquisite tennis
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kutchinsky for Jaeger Le-Coultre 18kt gold bracelet watch
By Kutchinsky
Located in Braintree, GB
This exquisite 18kt gold diamond and ruby cocktail watch, created by Jaeger-LeCoultre for
Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Green Black Enamel Snake Watch Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Green and black enamel snake watch wrap bracelet, 4 rows Round-cut diamonds of 1.10 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ropework Plaque Panel Link Bracelet Rose Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Ropework Plaque Link Bracelet, Portuguese, circa 1930s–1940s. A striking
Category

Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

19 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 19 stones of oval Treated Rubies . Ruby is
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

24 Carat Ruby 1 Carat Diamond Affordable Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 16 stones of oval Treated Rubies . Ruby is
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

LUZ by Houman Custom 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chunky Link Bracelet with Rubies
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. It also features a stainless steel watch closure for a secure fit. This is a custom made bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Ruby 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Bangle/Bracelet in 22 Karat Yellow Gold 29.4 Grams It features a bangle
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s , 35 Ct Emeralds 35 CT Rubies + 15 Ct Diamond Bracelet 18KY Gold, 8 "
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality vintage 1960's bracelet set with emeralds, rubies, and round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Elephant Link Bracelet 7 Inches 10mm Wide 6 gr
Located in San Diego, CA
The 18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Elephant Link Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7 Carat Oval Cut Natural Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14kt Yellow Gold 24.5 G
Located in New York, NY
overall beauty of the piece. The total weight of the Rubies in this bracelet is approximately 7 Ct, with
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8 Ct Oval Cut Emerald Ruby Sapphire Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 25.5Gm
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 8 Ct Oval Cut Emerald & Ruby & Sapphire Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold 25.6 Gm, 7.5
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

White Shell Pearl Fancy Diamond Ruby White Diamond 18K Rose Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
contain a movement or watch mechanism. 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Movement Gold-Filled Bracelet Charm or Watch Fob
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold-filled Aesthetic Movement charm. With a gold-filled cube shaped body. Having
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique Art Deco Ruby Paste Filigree Gold Vermeil Cocktail Bracelet 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Art Deco ruby paste bracelet. Sterling silver filigree work embellished with gold vermeil pieces
Category

Vintage 1920s Chain Bracelets

Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in White Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated white gold Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold, be
Category

2010s British Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated yellow gold Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold, be
Category

2010s British Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in Rose Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated rose gold Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold, be brave
Category

2010s British Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Bracelet Gold Sugarloaf Gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Bulgari bracelet crafted in 18k gold, featuring six sugarloaf cut gemstones. Each stone
Category

Vintage 1970s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in White Yellow Gold
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated white & yellow gold Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold
Category

2010s British Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Bulgari Ruby Diamond Jewelry Set 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
earrings, bracelet and necklace set is made of 18 karat yellow gold and encrusted with cabochon ruby, round
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond and Gold 37 Grams Cuff Bangle /Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald & Diamond & Gold 37 Grams Cuff Bangle /Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold It features a
Category

1990s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Long Island City, NY
and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and
Category

20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Si...

Natural Turquoise Emerald Ruby Sapphire pearl Bangle in 14 Kt Yellow Gold 41 Gm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Natural Turquoise Emerald Ruby Sapphire pearl Bangle in 14 Kt Yellow Gold 41 Gm A Vintage
Category

Early 2000s Asian Bangles

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Long Island City, NY
said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and
Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Pendant-Travel Watch In Solid 18kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
International Awards in 1965, for a ‘V’ shaped bracelet of structured gold links decorated with diamonds, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and
Category

Late 20th Century French Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Roberto Coin Diamond Bangle Woven Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate, Medium
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Coin Diamond Bangle Woven Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate, Medium This is a
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Tank Watch Design Luxury Desk Stationery Card and Envelope Set
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and
Category

1990s French For The Desk

CARTIER Paris Catalogue Collection Horlogerie Gold Love Trinity Books
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Guide. Collection of Watches, Writing Instrument and Accessories Book. Gold Love & Trinity Book
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Dorsons 2 Toned Retro Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Dorsons Retro link bracelet of yellow gold filled and pink gold filled plated metal. The center
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Mellerio Paris, a French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Lapis Horse
By Mellerio Paris
Located in Long Island City, NY
and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio
Located in Queens, NY
and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and
Category

20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver

Roberto Coin Appassionata Necklace in 18 Karat Gold 70 Grams and Diamonds
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
piece. Has Roberto Coin stamp and signature Ruby, as well as 18KT ITALY stamps. 18K gold Weight: 70
Category

Early 2000s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Ruby And Gold Bracelet Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ruby and gold bracelet watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 43 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a ruby and gold bracelet watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a ruby and gold bracelet watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels and Bulova are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and bead versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a ruby and gold bracelet watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Ruby And Gold Bracelet Watch?

The price for a ruby and gold bracelet watch starts at $1,100 and tops out at $130,168 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,500.

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.