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Antique Ruby and Diamond Charm of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
. Material: Rubies; diamonds; 15ct gold; pearl
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

22K Gold Leopard Head Brooch - Emerald, Ruby, Diamond Baroque Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, finished in rich 22K and 18K yellow gold. A baroque pearl dangles from its mouth, completing the
Category

1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Sapphire Ruby 14 Karat Necklace Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified $3,450 820427 This is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl, Ruby Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...

GARRARD CO. Pearls Necklace 18Kt Gold 7.42 Cts In Diamonds GIA Burmese Ruby
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
. Birthstone: Ruby for the month of July and pearls for June. Weight: 91.53 Grams, (58.70 Dwt). Length: 16.85
Category

Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Hoop Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
/G-VVS1), via 2 decorative cabochon ruby rings. The total weight of diamonds is 0.30 carats. All of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set 18K Gold Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby,Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Classical Greek Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18...

1970s Vourakis Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Diamond Trio Set
By Vourakis
Located in New York, NY
Ring crafted in 18k yellow gold. The necklace has 14 strands of cultured pearls and the bracelet has
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French, 19th Century, Fine Pearl Ruby Black Enamel Napoleon 3 Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
Half set in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent set of Napoleon 3 antique
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Edwardian 18kt / Platinum Diamond, Calibrated Ruby + Natural Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
channel-set rubies rest in an elegant looping design, and a bezel-set diamond and lustrous natural pearl
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Antique Diamond Pearl Ruby Earrings 14K Certified Huge French Georgian 1700s
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents.... LUXURY. 1700s ANTIQUE 14K GOLD, PEARL, DIAMOND, RUBY
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
formed of a double barrette of gold, each ending at one end with a natural pearl, on which rest, an
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Luckenbooth Heart Crown Circle Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Handcrafted 18kt White Gold Rigid Bracelet with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, and
Located in Bergamo, BG
Weight: 90.4 grams A bold 18K yellow gold ring showcasing a central pearl embraced by a floral halo of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
25mm x 3mm Ruby Dimensions: 4 (2mm), 20 (1mm) Pearl Dimensions: 4mm Centre Diamond Weight: Approx
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

1900s set Necklace Pendant natural 2ctw Ruby 2ctw Tourmaline Pearl Gilt Silver
Located in SE
, bezel set natural Rubies, Green Tourmalines and natural River Pearls. All links have slightly concave
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold Plate

Karl Stittgen Organic Pearl and Multi Stone Gold Cuff Bracelet, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
agate, cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires, baroque, and round white pearls, set in a naturalist
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

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

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Weight 3.81g 10pc -Diamond 0.554ct 2pc -AA Akoya Pearls - 1.08 g 2pc -Ruby 0.032ct Cleaning: Please do
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby AA Akoya Stud-Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
AA quality akoya pearls shine gently. Suitable for any age and any occasion. Gold 18K WG Stud
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Go
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Pearl & Multi Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Greek Revival Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...

Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
emperor’s use but every free man is entitled to wear a gold ring. This may tell us something about the
Category

20th Century Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Sided Flower Vase 18K Yellow Gold Carved Sapphire Ruby Emerald Pendant
Located in London, GB
with a cultured pearl, a carved emerald, two ruby cabochons, two carved sapphires and a carved ruby
Category

Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...

SALAVETTI Pearls Bracelet In 18Kt White Gold With 108 Ctw Aquamarines And Beryls
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry pieces, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings, which are crafted from gold, platinum
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Green Beryl, Aquamarine, Beryl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, White Gold...

MOISEIKIN 18K White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Flower Necklace, Promotion
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond and pearls jewellery always suit any occasion. This necklace is made of 18K white gold
Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Natural Jade Earring Ring Set + Natural Pearls, 14 K Yellow Gold 48 Gm
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Natural Jade Earring & Ring Set + Natural Pearls, 14 K Yellow Gold 48Gm is a stunning
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Pearl Multi-Gem 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Grand Piano Pendant Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold strings with prong set round cut sapphires and rubies With additional sapphires and rubies prong
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Boucheron Ruby And Diamond Earrings Day Night Vintage Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The French vintage earrings are made of 18 karat yellow gold, cabochon rubies and diamonds. The rubies
Category

Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire Blue Opal Bangle Set In 18k Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Blue Opal Bangle Set In 18k Gold&Silver Natural Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Vintage Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 21K Gold / 2.6 g
Located in SE
A pair of shining dangles with briolette cut pink Rubies and faceted parts in solid 21K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold

Vintage Earrings Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold /5.3 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage bow-shaped earrings in 18K Yellow Gold decorated with Rubies and Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

1944 Pendant with natural 4ct. Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold / 3.8gr
Located in SE
A pendant in solid 18K Yellow Gold , flower shaped with filigree ornaments around natural Rosy Red
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1916 Finish Earrings solid 18K Gold Ruby / 4.8 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Art Nouveau period 108 years old Gold earrings decorated with flowers ans rose cut Rubies
Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1978 Georgian Dangle Earrings Ruby 583 / 14K Rose Gold/3.62gr
Located in SE
Vintage Earrings in 583 or 14K Rose Gold with lab made Ruby settings made at the jewelry factory of
Category

Vintage 1970s Georgian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage stud Earrings natural Ruby Diamonds solid18K Gold /4.7 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Rubies and Diamonds. Hand
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large French 18K Yellow Gold Lovebirds Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant depicting a pair of lovebirds on a branch in front of
Category

Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Earrings natural 1.35ctw Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European flower studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Sapphire Pearl Bangle Set in 18K Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Multi Sapphire & Pearl Bangle Set in 18K Gold & Silver Bochic “Orient
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, South S...

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl Fancy Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphire Brooch set in 22K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...

Modern Emerald Diamonds Cultured Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat white gold. Charming Art Deco earrings, each adorned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
paradise, the feathers being set with alternating rubies and emeralds, the belly a chrysoprase pearl, the
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

Pearl 15.5mm Diamond Drop Earrings Hoop Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
/G-VVS1), via 2 decorative faceted ruby rings. The total weight of diamonds is 0.30 carats. All of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Russian Locket Pendant natural Ruby Demantoid solid 56(14K) Gold / 10gr
Located in SE
Antique Russian Pendant / Locket in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with engraved floral ornament
Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.63 gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine openwork flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold. European, made ca
Category

Vintage 1960s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

【Crown Radiance】Crown of Heart Aurora South Sea Pearl Convertible Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Natural Diamonds and Ruby Dimensions Earrings Length Approx. 2.5 cm Pearl Shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage European stud Halo Earrings Rubies Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 2.7 gr
Located in SE
rosy Red Rubies 4. x 3 mm / ca. 025 ct each, both clear and of good transparency and demonstrate
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Earrings natural 0.5 ctw. Ruby 0.3 ctw. Diamonds 18K White Gold / 2.3gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine vintage European flower halo studs in solid 18K White Gold . Hand-made ca. the
Category

Vintage 1970s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Halo stud Earrings 1ctw. natural Ruby 0.65ctw. Diamonds 18K Gold/3.9gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine flower halo studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. A bit fragmented British
Category

Vintage 1950s English Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pearl & Sapphire Dragon Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Dragon motif
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold...

1989 Soviet Union Ukraine Kiev Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 583 /14K Gold /2.13gr
Located in SE
Dangle Earrings in 583 / 14K Gold with lab made Ruby settings made at the jewelry factory of Kiev
Category

Vintage 1980s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

1985 Soviet Union Odessa Dangle Earrings Ruby solid 583 /14K Rose Gold /2.2gr
Located in SE
Dangle Earrings in 583 / 14K Rose Gold with lab made Ruby settings made at the jewelry factory of
Category

Vintage 1980s Ukrainian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage European stud Earrings Sapphire Emerald Ruby solid 18K Gold / 6.1 gr
Located in SE
cut natural Blue Sapphires, Green Emeralds, and Red Rubies Ø x 2.5 mm each / ca. 0.1 ct each. Each
Category

Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

20th Century Jade Fine and Precious Stones Metal 18 Karat Gold Birds Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
variety of semi-precious and precious stones : pearls, opals, garnets, rubies, etc. Two motifs
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Opal, Jade, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Metal, Yellow Gold, 18k ...

1930 Russian Earrings Rubies 3.3 ctw Ural Demantoid solid 14K Rose Gold / 5.4 gr
Located in SE
A pair of rare Soviet huggies Earrings in solid 583/ 14K Rose Gold featuring natural old European
Category

Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Necklace 21K Gold 7.8 ctw 12natural Blue Red Green Sapphires Rubies/5.1g
Located in SE
Necklace in solid 21K Gold featuring 12 Green and Blue Sapphires mixed with pinky-red rubies. All
Category

20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 22k Gold

Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
rose cut Diamonds set in Silver , 10K Rose and Green Gold. One Ruby is of old table cut 7 mm x 5 mm
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

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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.