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Sagittarius Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
faceted ruby of 0.65 carats. The bow supports a Tahitian pearl of 13mm diameter. The pearl is untreated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Alex Jona Baguette Cut Ruby White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, handmade in Italy, eternity ring band in 18 karat white gold, set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 16ct natural Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø 5.5US / 8.1 gr
Located in SE
Antique cluster / cocktail Ring, German of Danish made with nine clusters boasting natural Ceylon
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Oval Cut Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Pyramid Ring natural 4.75ctw Ruby solid 14K Gold Ø US8.5 / 6.9gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring with pyramid / dome shaped openwork crown in 14K Yellow and White Gold decorated with
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

1920 Estonian Ring 0.8 ct Ruby Diamonds 56/14K Gold ØUS7.75 / 4.3gr
Located in SE
Old Estonian cluster natural Ruby and Diamonds Ring made between 1919 -1924. This ring show well
Category

Vintage 1920s Estonian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

French 20th Century 1, 17 Carat Certified Natural Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Splendid yellow gold setting, it is openworked
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Zodiac Cocktail Ring Tahitian Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Leo zodiac cocktail ring features faceted rubies of brilliant color for eyes (approximately 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø 5 US/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
A Ring with crown in White Gold or Platinum on solid 18K Yellow Gold band holding lab -made Red
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 6.75 /2.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Ca. 1920s -1930s
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1920 Anna s Ring natural 0.5 ct Ruby solid 18K Gold US6.25 / 1.35gr
Located in SE
A Ring from distant Art- Deco period, engraved band in solid 18K Yellow Gold with bezel set oval
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal, Red Rubies, Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal, Red Rubies, Sapphire Cocktail Ring, 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate...

Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Rubies and Diamonds Ring in solid 14ct Yellow Gold . 6 baguette cut Rose red Rubies + 10 diamond
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Ruby, South Sea Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Ruby, South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.1ct Hexagon Rose Cut Ruby with White Enamel Halo 9K Gold Engagement Ring R6679
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 3.1ct Hexagon Rose Cut Ruby with White Enamel Halo 9K Gold Engagement Ring R6679 ♥ This is a
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Enamel

Bochic “Orient” Natural Red Oval Shape Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Red Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval Shape - 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique European Ring 0.5ctw Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø 7.5 US / 1.8gr
Located in SE
Antique Ring featuring, band in 18K Yellow Gold, 4 natural pinky red rubies, made ca.1900 s -1930s
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Alliance Ring Diamonds Rubies solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.25 /2.5 gr
Located in SE
Alliance Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with 9 pave set brilliant cut Diamonds and Rubies Ø 1.75 mm
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold REGARD Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
of the ring spells "REGARD'. Ruby, Emerald,Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond. At the centre of the
Category

Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl & Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Baroque South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby Multi Color Sapphirecocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & Multi Color SapphireCocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pur...

10K White Gold Pearl Emerald Womens Georgian Inspired Trilogy Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with one Cultured Pearl & two Emeralds measuring 4.25mm (0.17") and
Category

2010s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring 0.6 ct. Ruby 0.5 ctw Diamonds 14K Gold ØUS 5.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful German Art Nouveau period Ruby and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 14K Yellow Gold and
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

18k White Gold Natural Citrine Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Traditional Solid 18K White Gold Trio Ring has been hand set with a beautiful selection of
Category

2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sagittarius Zodiac Cocktail Ring South Sea Pearl Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
a faceted ruby of 0.65 carats. The bow supports a South Sea pearl of 15mm diameter. The pearl is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1967 Ring All Seeing Eye Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 5 / 4.6 gr.
Located in SE
All Seeing Eye Ring with an old diamond cut Ruby Ø 2.5 mm / 0.06ct inside rhombus shaped cluster
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Vintage All Seeing Eye Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS7 / 2.3 gr.
Located in SE
All Seeing Eye Ring with chained shoulders featuring fancy Marquise cut natural Ruby 5.5mm x 2.75
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique French Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 6.25US / 12gr
Located in SE
Ca. 19th - early 20 cent. French Ruby and Diamonds ring in solid 14K Rose Gold. Hallmarked with
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
A set of four matching rings in solid 18K Yellow Gold that allows to create differently colored
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Alex Jona Amethyst Ruby White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold ring band, set with
Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

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

1923 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Ruby 0.45ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS5.5 /2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Swedish hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Russian Ring Diamonds Ruby solid 56 /14K Gold Ø 8US / 2.5 gr
Located in SE
Russian Imperial period Ring with openwork shoulders featuring one claw set old oval cut Ruby and
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Halo Ring 2.5ct Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø5.25US /4.8 gr
Located in SE
Halo Ring from ca .1920s -1930s with Ruby and 13 rose cut Diamonds. Not hallmarked, tested 18K
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Ring Two in One Halo Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold /ØUS7.25 /3.9gr
Located in SE
I call it a Transformer Ring. Easy to twist bands to demonstrate the Red or Blue bordered with
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Solid 14K White Gold Natural Tanzanite Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Pearls approx 4mm (0.16") round set in this Solid 14K White Gold Victorian style setting. This is a
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 9k White Gold Natural Peridot Pearl womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Pearls approx 4mm (0.16") round set in this Solid 9K White Gold Victorian style setting. This is a
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” StarBurst Multi Gem Pearl Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Star Burst Cluster Multi Gem & Pearl Cocktail Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

1925 Halo Ring natural 0.5ct Ruby 0.3ct Diamonds 18K Gold Platinum ØUS8.25/3.5gr
Located in SE
Beautiful 99 years old Swedish Halo Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Claw
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique fancy Ring solid 18K Rose Gold 25 Rubies Diamonds US 4.75 /3 gr
Located in SE
Old Ring in solid 18K Rose Gold with plain band. Round Crown Ø 12 mm x 3 mm deep with slightly
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr
Located in SE
A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” 9 Gem, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” 9 Gem Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Ruby Emerald Sapphire This Ring is from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

Solid 9k Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
blue Sapphire & two Cultured Freshwater Pearls. The Sapphire measures 6x4mm oval and the Cultured
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Snake Serpent Ring 0.45ct Natural Ruby solid 18K Gold Ø US 8.5 /5.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring in solid 18K Orange Gold. Coiled body, head decorated with natural Ruby stone
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 1.4ct Ruby 1ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver ØUS 8 / 5.4g
Located in SE
Halo Propeller / Halo ring in 14K Rose Gold and Silver with natural Rubies Diamonds of old
Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique 18th. cent Ring natural Ruby Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø 8US / 4.4gr
Located in SE
Antique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Likely 18th. century piece, French or German. No hallmarks
Category

Antique 1770s European Baroque Revival Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ring Ruby Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Rose White Yellow Gold Ø 6.25 US / 3.5gr
Located in SE
Ring of unusual design with three twisted bands of solid 18K Rose, White and Yellow Gold joined
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & SilveR Beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphi...

Natural Ruby Diamond Filigree Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco vintage-style ring. It features a central 3 cascading cluster of round red ruby set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold

1929 Nordic Clover Ring solid 18K Gold 1ctw Ruby 0.5ct Diamond Ø 6US/ 2.8gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period Ring with twisted solid 18K Gold band and Clover leaf crown decorated with natural
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1924 Art Deco Nordic Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.5/1.5gr
Located in SE
Ring created in 1924, the band in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three rows of 12 natural
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1937 Ring natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7.25/ 2.1gr
Located in SE
Art - Deco period three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in 1937. This design with secure
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ring 0.2 ct Diamond 0.2ct Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Silver Ø US5.25/1.6gr
Located in SE
A Ring from ca. 1920s - 1930s with the band in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with old European cut
Category

Vintage 1920s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Ring natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø6US/ 1.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with 3 natural stones : Red Ruby, Green
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Ruby And Pearl Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ruby and pearl gold ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1227 vintage editions and 525 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect ruby and pearl gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a ruby and pearl gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bochic, Alex Jona and Luigi Ferrara are consistently popular. Take a look at a ruby and pearl gold ring featuring pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a ruby and pearl gold ring, 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 Ruby And Pearl Gold Ring?

The price for a ruby and pearl gold ring starts at $129 and tops out at $253,300 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,898.

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.