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Antique Georgian Gold Silver Diamond Flying Large Peacock Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Pink Stone - Round Cut - Pave Set (6) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Cut - Pave Set - Medium Blue
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Brooches

Materials

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

1980 s Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This textured 1980's frog motif brooch pin is excellent for nature lovers, Crafted in solid 18K
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Crevoshay 18k Elephant “Surus” Brooch Pin from Masterworks: Endangered Treasury
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Perry, FL
Stunning One of a Kind Paula Crevoshay 18k gem and diamond Elephant brooch pin from her masterworks
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Amethyst Tourmaline Diamond Pair Twin Birds on Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 9.8x7.8mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Burnish Set - Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Whimsical Cat and Mouse Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
with tiny Diamonds and the perch is set at ends with a Diamond and Cabochon Sapphire. Approx. size of
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum 3.5-4ctw Pave Diamond Enamel Blue Marlin Detailed Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
sapphire at its eye and further decorated with gorgeous blue and black enamel at its fins for a wonderful
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel

Large Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
arrangement of sapphires and diamonds. The pin is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, resulting in
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Multicolor Gemstone White Black Diamond Pave Duck Goose Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
CT 20 Fancy Diamonds 0.18 CT 118 Multi-Color Sapphire 1.87 CT 18KR 13.72 GM  18K Gold & Precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Vintage Brooch Wild Rose Clip Pin 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pin is made of 18 karat yellow gold and set with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. The flower petals are
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat 40 Carat Royal Medallion Brooch Pin Pendant Pearl Enhancer Ascot Knot
Located in New York, NY
Raised Classic Starburst Royal Medallion Brooch / Pin / Pendant / Pearl Enhancer / Ascot Knot 40ct
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold GIA 7.5ctw Vivid Multicolor Gemstones Open Wreath Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Wreath Pin Brooch Pendant. Vivid Colors Natural Gemstones. -- Sapphire Certification Details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...

Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Purple sapphire Total Weight approx 10.3 grams Dangling pearl on the bottom Style is based from the
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...

Mother of Pearl Star Emerald 18 Karat Gold Sea Horse Pin and Pendant
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Convertibile pin and pendant carved mother of pearls, star emerald cabochon, star sapphire, gold.
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
lady carved out of moonstone and has a synthetic sapphire above. The pin is in great condition and very
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
geometrical lines. Sapphires are precisely mounted and surrounded by the shiny polished gold frame. This 18
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.4 Grams Stone (2-4.5 mm): Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone Measurements: 55.7 x 35.5 mm Hallmark
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Labradorite Pearl Sapphire Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Cincinnati, OH
pearls, approximately 9.5-10.0mm Six round blue sapphires, approximately 2.5mm each Double pin hinged
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Labradorite, Black Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl

STICK PINS 1880-1915 Antique Mixed Group Of 5 In 14Kt-18Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Group of five antique sticks pins. This is a very nice group of five antique stick-pins created
Category

Antique 1810s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...

Oval Opal Multi Gemstone Antique Style Angel Wings 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
with French cut blue sapphire, vibrant green hue emerald and shimmering diamonds, trimmed by black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Octopus Brooch Pin Diamonds Coral South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
sapphire cabochons. The octopus is resting on, and entwined, with, a lovely branch of coral (non-protected
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Rare PLATINUM ORIG TIFFANY CO Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch approx 7CTS
Located in New York, NY
Glistening Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Princess Cut Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Mixed Gemstone Floral Bouquet Pendant and Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
clarity, echoing the shimmer of morning dew. Amidst these jewels nestle vibrant, color-treated sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Spider Brooch Pin South Sea Pearl 18mm Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
round diamonds of top quality (F-G/VVS), and blue sapphire eyes. This brooch is one-of-a-kind. It was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, Pearl...

French 1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
set in the heart of three blue sapphires. The hook is a pin with a safety pump. Height : 4 cm, width
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 0.45 carat sapphire and 0.93 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and
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Antique 1890s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Jade and Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in the 1970s, this large 106 x 55 mm pin features a hand-carved jade flower, sourced from
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Sybarite Safety Pin Ring in Yellow Gold with Rainbow Gemstones and a Charm Ball
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Sybarite Jewellery is a London-based luxury brand crafting outstanding pieces, incomparable both in design and in execution. Spearheaded by founder Margarita Prykhodko, a former arch...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Ruby, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Snake Pendant-Brooch Sapphires 3.5 Ct Diamonds 3.2 Ct, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Snake Pendant-Brooch with Sapphires (3.5 ct) & Diamonds (3.2 ct), circa 1890 Overview An
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Antique Bow Brooch Ref: 548750
Located in Chicago, IL
with old cut diamonds and calibre cut sapphires. The pin and pin guard are made of 14K gold. Estimated
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Sapphire Pendant or Brooch Antique
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sapphires. This is both a Pin and Pendant, bale folds down when worn as a Pin. Measures 1.23 in in diameter
Category

Vintage 1920s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Certificate for the Sapphires. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Unisex Brooch Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 22 Karat Gold, Multi-Colored Sapphire, and Citrine Brooch
Located in Princeton, NJ
A 1920s blue and yellow sapphire and citrine pin set in 22 karat yellow gold. The pin centers a
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold

Victorian Era 3.82 Carat No Heat Sapphire and Diamond GRS Certified Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
& Sapphire Item Details: - Type: Pin/Brooch - Metal: Silver, 9K Gold - Weight: 5.53 grams - Setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

French 1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ram Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
eye set with a cushion-cut sapphire. On the back, a pin with a safety clasp allows this vintage piece
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900’s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Sapphire Bar Necklace
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique 14 karat yellow gold bar pin with sapphires converted into a necklace. The new cable chain
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire, 0.60 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch design. This sapphire brooch secures to the reverse with a platinum hinged pin and clasp
Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
gold insect brooch, sapphire bee jewelry, diamond bee pin, ruby bee eyes, gemstone bee brooch, figural
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
and Blue Sapphires. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
sapphire bee brooch, 18k gold insect brooch, sapphire bee jewelry, diamond bee pin, ruby bee eyes, gemstone
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1.70 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 1.70 Carats of Blue Sapphires. All our Earrings have pins
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...

Retro Moonstone Sapphire Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and rare antique Moonstone and Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold. The
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond 3-Dimensnional Swan Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent sapphire and diamond swan pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in sterling
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Ruby Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
and Blue Sapphires. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire White Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have 0.30 Carats of Blue Sapphires. All our Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style Ruby Emerald Sapphire White Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Blue Sapphires. All our Earrings have pins for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

NWT $19, 700 18KT Gold Fancy Butterfly Rubelite Diamond Sapphire Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rubelite Sapphire Brooch Pin Pendant. Stones are Very Clean and Extremely Fine!!! T.C.W. Approx 6CTS. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

NWT $40, 000 18KT South Sea Pearl Fancy Parrot Diamond Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Parrot Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Multi Colored Sapphires, Large South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Agate, South ...

NWT $38, 000 Rare 18KT Black Opal Fancy Parrot Diamond Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Parrot Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Multi Colored Sapphires, Fancy Black Opals
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Multi-gemst...

1980 Tutti Frutti 18kt White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
diamonds, 1.83 carats of navette diamonds and 9.73 carats of emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Each earring
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

2.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Bow Open Circle Art Deco Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire bow open circle brooch. Platinum circle with 14k white gold stem and catch
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Bug on A Flower Bouquet Pearl Diamond Brooch /Pin 14 Kt Yellow Gold 17.5 Gm
Located in New York, NY
Bug on A Flower Bouquet with Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Brooch /Pin 14 Kt Yellow Gold 17.5 Gm
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gemistry 3.50 Cttw Natural Blue Sapphire Floral Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
sapphire pear petals prong set in polished 18k white gold. Pin-push blue sapphire stud earrings. These
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2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hammerman Brothers Sapphire and Ruby 3D Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautifully detailed bee brooch accented with glittering sapphire and ruby accents. Made of solid
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Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bee Brooch with Square Yellow Sapphires, Diamonds, Ruby Eyes in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee has 67 invisibly
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Deep Intense Blue Sapphire Bee Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds Rubies
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold deep intense blue sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.