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Axel Rose, Guns N Roses Live on Stage - I Fine Art Print
By Tony Defilippis
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. Guns N' Roses has released six studio albums, accumulating
Category

1980s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Axel Rose, Guns N Roses Live on Stage - III Fine Art Print
By Tony Defilippis
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. Guns N' Roses has released six studio albums, accumulating
Category

1980s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Axel Rose, Guns N Roses Live on Stage - V Fine Art Print
By Tony Defilippis
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. Guns N' Roses has released six studio albums, accumulating
Category

1980s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Black Opal Pink Spinel 18 Karat Rose White Gold Dress Cocktail Ring
Located in Perth, AU
by 25 natural pink spinels. The pink of the spinels is enhanced by the rose gold setting and they in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Opal, Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Slash Live on Stage - IV Fine Art Print
By Tony Defilippis
Located in Las Vegas, NV
, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. Guns N' Roses has released six studio albums, accumulating
Category

1980s Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Small Diamond Rose Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will definitely "twist and shout" when wearing these fun diamond and 18 karat rose gold small
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Steven Sprouse Roses Neverfull MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
with and allover graffiti roses print in fuchsia, pink and orange colors. Hook closure on top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Large Diamond and Rose Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
You will definitely "twist and shout" when wearing these fun diamond and 18 karat rose gold large
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Cushion Cut Rose Pink Spinel Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Steven Fox Jewelry
Located in Greenwich, CT
freshly picked rose petals complimenting most skin tones and comfortable to wear 24/7. Designed by Steven
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold

"Flowers in Goblet" - still-life realist oil painting, bud roses in 3 glasses
By Steven J. Levin
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Flowers in Goblet" is an oil painting by Steven J. Levin. Painted in the realist style, this still
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
mm VS1 diamond accent below in this beautiful Steven Battelle designed pendant. Ephesus was an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Ephesus Bee Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
bezel with a 1.8 mm VS1 diamond accent below in this beautiful Steven Battelle designed pendant. Ephesus
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Stephen Webster Gold Struck 18K Rose Gold Garnet and Amethyst Necklace
By Stephen Webster
Located in Southampton, PA
Add an elegant pop of color to an otherwise plain outfit with the Steven Webster 18K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Steven Battelle 4.0 Carats Rose Cut Emerald 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A sweet 10 x 16 mm pear shaped rose cut Zambian emerald is highlighted in an organic doubled line
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 2.1 Carat Rose-cut Tanzanite 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A brilliant blue 8 x 10 mm oval rose faceted tanzanite is the centerpiece of this beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 6.4 Carats Rose Cut Tanzanite 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A 10 x 13 mm lightly irregular oval rose cut tanzanite is set in a "4 point cupped" bezel with tiny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 26.8 Carats Rose Cut Tanzanite Diamond 22K Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A large rose cut oval 15 x 18 mm Tanzanite is held in a geometric granulated setting in this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle Rose Cut Diamond 18K Gold Spiral Cross Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 2mm white rose cut diamonds reside centrally in this Steven Battelle spirals and cross design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 4.9 Carats Rose-Cut Black Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 7x 9 mm pear shaped black diamond rose cuts dangle below 3 mm similar rounds, all surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond

Steven Battelle 36 Carat Rose Cut Aquamarine 18K Gold/Silver Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A nice light blue 20 x 28 mm oval rose cut aquamarine is held in a signature large/small double
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Silver

Steven Battelle 1.1 Carats Yellow Rose-Cut Diamond 22k Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 5 mm cushion shaped rose-cut yellow diamonds are surrounded by triangular motif fine "jawan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 2.2 Carats Trillium Rose-Cut Diamonds 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 7 mm trillium rose faceted grey diamonds rest in granulated high Karat gold settings surround
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 24.2 Carats Rose-Cut Tanzanite 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep purplish blue 15 x 20 mm oval rose-cut tanzanite is set in a handmade signature "v-bezel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.2 Carats Rose Cut White Diamond 22K Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
This pendant was a commission piece with a client's stone which unfortunately was chipped slightly when the stone was set. That happens... sometime through no fault of the goldsmith...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 21.6 Carats Rose-cut Labradorite 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two large, 16 x 28 mm, semi-triangular pieces of brilliant blue-flashing rose-cut labradorite set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Labradorite, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 3.0 Carats Rose Cut Watermelon Tourmaline 18K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two irregular rose cut, approximately 6 x 9 mm, and 6 mm, watermelon tourmaline trilliums are set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle Emerald 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two bright green 3mm faceted Columbian emeralds are set in delicate twist wire and granulation in these delightful post earrings. Truly fine gold-smithing went into the creation of t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.9 Carat Emerald 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
An impressive 9 x 11 mm oval Zambian faceted emerald resides in a carved ancient-inspired Steven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 2.7 Carats Kyanite 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A brilliant blue 8 mm round faceted Kyanite is set within an intricate doubled spirals bezel with complementary designed tubular bail. Small "jawan" granulation fills the gaps. A mi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Kyanite, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 70.0 Carat Aquamarine Silver 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fabulous 27 mm round rose cut Brazilian aquamarine draws attention in this Steven Battelle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Silver

Steven Battelle 20.3 Carats Mixed Tourmaline 18k Gold Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Eleven irregular shaped rose-cut tourmalines approximately 8 x 10 mm in size sparkle in multiple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 10.3 Carats Aquamarine Wire Earrings 18K Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two pear shaped 10x15 mm rose-cut Brazilian Aquamarines are suspended on safety clasp wires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.3 Carats Ruby 18K Gold Post Earring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 5mm domed rose faceted Thailand rubies are set in our signature "4 point with jawan" 18K gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 9.0 Carats Tanzanite Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 9 x 11 mm rose-cut oval tanzanites are set in 18K gold matte-finish bezels with 1.9 mm VS1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 9.3 Carats Tanzanite Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A deep purple/blue 12 x 16 mm oval rose-faceted tanzanite is surrounded by four 1.8 mm VS1 diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 5.6 Carats Mozambique Garnet Diamond 18K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two brilliant red 8 x 12 mm pear shaped faceted garnets are held in artisan crafted 18K gold bezels with 2.2 mm VS1 diamond accents sparking below along with delicate "jawan" granul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.1 Carats Ruby Granulated 22K Gold Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 4 mm round faceted rubies are set in a cylindrical radiating granulated high Karat setting in this exquisite example of artisanal gold-smithing art. Beautiful color to dangle be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.8 Carats Ruby 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two round 5 mm faceted rubies are centered within a square wire frame decorated with delicate spirals along the edges in these exquisitely crafted handmade 18K gold earrings created ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 5.2 Carats Peridot 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 6 mm round faceted peridots are centered within textured and hammered gold squares beneath safety clasp wires. 6 x 8 faceted peridot beads dangle below. A whimsical juxtapositi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 0.8 Carats Ethiopian Opal 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A fiery round 7 mm faceted Welo mine Ethiopian Opal is set in a delicate handmade "spiral with jawan" four sided 18K gold embrace in this tiny treasure. The bail is also decorated si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle Sinkote-Alin Meteorite Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A somewhat irregular 11 x 19 mm irregular shaped fragment of Sinkote-Alin meteorite with a fusion crust from its flaming entry through the atmosphere is set in simple matte-finish 18...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 0.6 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A light blue 5mm round faceted blue sapphire is set in a 22K double twist wire bezel setting with a round loop above decorated with similar motif. This pendant comes with a delicate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 6.5 Carats Tanzanite Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A lively 10 x 13 mm oval briolyte cut tanzanite is set in a hammered artisan crafted 18K gold double bezel setting with a 2 mm VS1 diamond accent at bottom. The bail is also hammere...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle Ancient Greek Eagle Coin Diamonds Pendant 22k Gold
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A Rare and Beautiful handcrafted Steven Battelle design with an Ancient Greek Eagle Coin from
Category

2010s Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.5 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Granulated Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A brilliant 6 mm Sri Lankan untreated Blue Sapphire is set surrounded by fine "pasir" granulation in this substantial and beautiful handmade 22K ring currently sized 6.5. The matte-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 0.7 Carats Blue Sapphire 22k Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A top grade 5 mm cushion cut blue sapphire is highlighted by large and small surrounding "jawan" in this 100% handmade high karat gold beauty. A really nice weight and feel to this ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle Ancient Greek Herakles Coin with Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful simple hammered setting Steven Battelle Ancient Greek Coin Herakles, with 2mm 3 point
Category

2010s Indonesian Classical Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.2 Carats Ruby Granulated 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 4.5 mm pink rose cut rubies are set with textural "pasir" high karat granulation in these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 8.4 Carats Watermelon Tourmaline Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
deep wine-color red is set in a rich handmade 22K gold "V-bezel with jawan" signature Steven Battelle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.3 Carats Black Diamond 18K Gold Stud Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 5 mm rose cut black diamonds are surrounded by organic matte-finish line texture bezels in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 21.0 Carats Tanzanites Diamonds 22K Gold Cross Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A central 8 mm round rose-cut Tanzanite is surrounded by eight sparkling 1.8mm VS1 diamonds with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 23.5 Carats Watermelon Tourmaline Diamonds 22K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
" signature Steven Battelle setting with two 2.2 mm VS1 diamonds as accents on the shank. Handset granulation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Steven Battelle 44.5 Carats Rainbow Moonstone 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
22 x 31 mm pear shaped rose cut slices of rainbow moonstone are just so vibrant and colorful with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 0.8 Carats Ruby 18K Gold Granulated Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two bright pink faceted 4 mm rubies are reverse set in 18K gold bezels and each ornamented with four "jawan" handmade granulation accents in this design. Comfortable and safe back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 9.6 Carats Mozambique Garnet 18K Gold Wire Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two large 8 x 12 mm pear shaped faceted Mozambique garnets are set in matte-finish 18K bezels with delicate "spiral and jawan" accents at the bottom. These dangle below simple and c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 1.3 Carats Columbian Emeralds 18K Gold Cross Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Four classic 3 x 4 mm faceted Columbian emeralds surround a similar central stone in this granulated handmade design that might have sailed across the Caribbean to Spain during colo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Steven Battelle 0.7 Carats Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Post Earrings
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Two 4 mm round faceted Thailand blue sapphires are surrounded by stacked geometrically organized "jawan" handset granulation in these artisanally crafted high-karat gold post earring...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

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Steven Rose For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact steven rose you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 22k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect steven rose among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a steven rose featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a steven rose, 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 Steven Rose?

On average, a steven rose at 1stDibs sells for $2,775, while they’re typically $775 on the low end and $32,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Steven Battelle for sale on 1stDibs

Using ancient coins and traditional Balinese gem setting techniques, Steven Battelle’s jewelry offers history in the palm of your hand. The American jewelry designer and his team create rings, earrings and other accessories inspired by and incorporating historic coinage and materials used in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Asia.

Battelle first encountered cabochon stones, which are gemstones polished and shaped rather than faceted, on a trip to Southeast Asia in 1987. A predecessor of modern jewelry, cabochons inspired Battelle to pursue a jewelry hobby while continuing to work as a veterinarian for exotic animals. 

He became fascinated with the ornamentation styles used by ancient Majapahit Java and Siam cultures, eventually transitioning from veterinarian work to designing jewelry full-time. He developed a partnership with Balinese jewelry makers, a collaboration which became a key component in realizing his designs. 

The Balinese partners hand-make each piece using traditional methods that have been passed down for generations. While conventional blow torches and modern tools are used in much of the work, the heart of the jewelry’s creation is grounded in an artisanal approach. 

Find Steven Battelle rings, earrings, necklaces and more for sale on 1stDibs.

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.