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Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Unique Pin Brooch
Located in Oakton, VA
carat, complemented by 172 diamonds. The French cut blue sapphire frame enriches its allure. This brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Pink Sapphire Green Garnet Diamond Flower 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Garnet 0.35 CT 138 Pink Sapphire 1.29 CT 31 Ruby 1.60 CT 18KR 9.34 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Carved Jade Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Onyx Panther White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds accented with sapphire, partially rotating head, with eyes set with emeralds and onyx nose. Below
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Leaf Brooch/Pin #21564
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Leaf Brooch/Pin This exquisite brooch by Tiffany
Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Waving "American Flag" Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Waving "American Flag" pin with diamonds, rubies and sapphires Product Details
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Openwork Pin White Gold Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
of colors shifting between vibrant blues and fiery oranges. Framed by deep blue sapphires and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
. A pear shaped sapphire makes up the lower body, and two small legs extend from underneath the insect
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold Sapphire Diamond Milgrain Etched Flower Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (6) Synthetic Sapphire - Custom Cut - Bead Set - Medium Blue Color Material: 18k Yellow & White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire Pave Antelope Deer 18K Rose Gold Statement Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A captivating brooch featuring pink sapphires and diamonds. This exquisite piece is crafted in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Circle with Ribbon Bow Halo Blue Sapphire Diamond Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Vintage Art Deco design brooch pin set with round cut diamonds and French cut sapphires. Designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Sapphire Flower Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Sapphire Flower Pin. This
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire White Diamond Pave Butterfly 18 Karat White Gold Brooch Pin
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
in white gold, it showcases a stunning array of blue sapphires and white diamonds, meticulously set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Iconic Tiffany Co. Modernist Pearl Sapphire Sterling Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Avant Garde Iconic Tiffany & Co. Comet Brooch Pin
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Sapphire Turtle Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier vintage sapphire turtle brooch pin 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1960. The brooch depicts
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fantasy Dragon Diamond Pave Pink Sapphire Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamonds 5.84 CT 72 Pink Sapphire 35.76 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 71.18 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Art Nouveau 10k Yellow Gold Sapphire Seed Pearl Sunburst Pattern Bar Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Blue Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Stylized Ribbon Bar Brooch Pin
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum

Sterling Silver, Platinum, and 14k White Gold Flower Pin with Cabochon Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver, Platinum, And 14k White Gold Flower Stick Lapel Pin With Cabochon Sapphire With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Open Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- SI1/SI2 Clarity - 0.07ctw (approx.) (2) Synthetic Sapphires - Trillion French Cut - Milgrain/Bezel Set
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Pin Jacket Silver White Diamonds Blue Sapphires Hand Decorated with Micro Mosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Art Deco Sapphire, 7mm Pearl, Old European Cut Diamond, Platinum, Tiffany
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Retro 18k Gold 1.50ctw Sapphire 5mm Akoya Pearl Open Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (50) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Velvety Blue
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Long Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Sapphires - Custom Bullet Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Blue Color 28 Synthetic Sapphires - Straight Baguette Cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Craig Drake Royal Blue Sapphire Pearl Circle Pin Ca. 1960s
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
sapphire and pearls. The pins circle design is indicative of the contemporary movement and allows the pin
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch - 14k Round .77ctw Nature Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .24ctw Cut: Round Color: Red Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .16ctw Cut: Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Weiss Embellished Sapphire Crystal Butterfly Pin Brooch, Retro
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
A sparkling butterfly pin brooch decorated with dazzling, prong set crystals. Features glittering
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Le Vian Bird Pin with Pink/Blue Sapphire, Vanilla Diamonds 18 Karat Vanilla Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Bird Pin featuring a 2.16 cts Bubblegum Pink Sapphire™ as well as 3.12 cts of Blueberry
Category

Early 2000s Thai More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Invisible Setting Fancy Cut Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Parrot Bird Brooch Pin
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphires, rubies, diamonds and emeralds. 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold 0.40ctw Sapphire Open Work Bee Fly Insect Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (20) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Deep Blue Color
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Sapphire and Rare Blue Cabochon Moonstone Leaf Shaped Pin Brooch 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 14kt yellow gold retro Sapphire and blue cabochon moonstone leaf shaped pin brooch
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Sputnik Pin Brooch Clip with Diamond Sapphire Ruby, French, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s. Colorful and wearable, the pin gives a stylish accent to any outfit and is a great addition to
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Diamonds 0.48 CT 56 Green Garnet 1.16 CT 1 Tourmaline 7.48 CT 535 RU/PS 9.97 CT 18KR 2...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch-14k European .38ctw Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: European Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Lab Grown Blue Sapphire Treatment: Heating Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.64 Carat AGL Certified Ceylon Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Brooch Pin Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 12.45 grams Era: Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Three Bear Motif 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond and Sapphire Convertible Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
with black sapphire accents. Convertible design functions as brooch or pendant, measuring 1.3 x 0.9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier lapel pin
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier lapel pin, housed in an iconic Cartier Paris red box, radiates luxury and
Category

2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Two-Tone Gold Pearl, Sapphire Butterfly Pin Brooch with Diamond Accent
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the allure of timeless elegance with this butterfly pin brooch, a masterpiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold

Natural Amber Tsavorite and Yellow Sapphire Necklace / Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 80 Ct Natural Amber Tsavorite & Yellow Sapphire Necklace / Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Amber, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Red Spinel Bug and Sword Stick Pin with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Spinel weighing approximately 3.00 carats. The brooch also features a Sapphire weighing approximately
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Vintage Enamel Diamond and Sapphire Eye Toucan Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Awesome and Handsome Finely Detailed Enamel Diamond and Sapphire Toucan Bird
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14k Gold 9.50ct GIA Greenish Yellow Sapphire Mosaic Open Work Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
sapphire stones across their center. Two of these fine and super fiery sapphires have been randomly
Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Encrusted Golf Bag Pin Trimmed with Sapphires
Located in Palm Beach, FL
approximately 0.75ct of brilliant cut diamonds, 1.50ct of channel set and bezel set rich blue sapphires, and a
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peacock Bird Multi-Colour Sapphire Fancy Diamond Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamonds 4.42 CT 7 PE 8.20 CT (5.3-6MM) 217 Multi-Color Sapphire 9.76 CT 18KR 37.47 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Chopard Happy Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Clown Pin Brooch 18K WG 90/2182
By Chopard
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 23120329 ■Brand:Chopard ■Product Name: Happy diamond pin brooch clown ■Reference
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Brooches

Materials

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

Dolphin Brooch Pin Diamonds Pink Sapphire South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
and mist with 9.68 carats of pink sapphire. The gems are of fiery color and crystalline texture. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold...

18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Ruby Pave Gold Fish Pin Scarf Clip Piscis Brooch
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
blue sapphires, diamonds and a ruby. This brooch is inspired by the tale of The Fisherman and the Fish
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Brooches

Materials

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

Unisex Fine Ruby Sapphire Long Brooch Pin with Diamonds in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Fine Ruby Sapphire Long Brooch Pin with Diamonds in 18K White Gold which is a fusion of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Bow Crown 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A truly beautiful white gold bow brooch set with diamonds and French cut sapphires. The milgraining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hattie Carnegie Sapphire Poured Gripoix Glass Floral Stick Pin, Gripoix
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Hattie Carnegie Sapphire Poured Glass Floral Stick Pin, by Maison Gripoix circa 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dragonfly Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire Pearl 18mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
enhanced in any way. The tail is set with 13 carats of faceted oval cut blue Ceylon sapphires of brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Sapphir...

Vintage 14k Gold Silver Spinel Sapphire Diamond Gemmed Fly on Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Spinel - Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Pink Color - 2.9x2.6mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x5.50x1.10cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "85 Blue Sapphire 9.59 CT 23 White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 3.30x4.70x0.50cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "130 Blue Sapphire 3.45 CT 27 White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Amethyst Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
sophistication meets whimsical allure. Each wing glimmers with a tapestry of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Sybarite Safety Pin All Seeing Eye Charm Necklace in Yellow Gold Sapphires
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
to perfectly match our Safety Pin ring, this necklace with a pendant can be worn as an addition to
Category

2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Sapphire Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of sapphire pins for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 873 vintage versions or 138 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of sapphire pins includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany Co., Cartier and Ella Gafter produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many round cut, oval cut and brilliant cut sapphire pins for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of sapphire pins for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Sapphire Pins?

Prices for sapphire pins can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $238,000, while sapphire pins, on average, fetch $3,900.

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.