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Vintage Sugarloaf Amethyst Cabochon and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This chunky gold band holds a stunning sugarloaf amethyst Cabochon. The ring stands quite high on
Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold

John Hardy Sterling Silver Classic Chain Sugarloaf Drop Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drop style earrings designed as four articulated sugarloaf navette forms featuring a hammered
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

25.66 Carats, Sugarloaf Emerald Trillion Diamonds Cocktail/ Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Sugarloaf Emerald & Trillion Diamonds Cocktail/ Engagement Ring
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

47.7ct Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Yellowish Green Peridot GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number: 2221341846 Shape: Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

Syna Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Green tourmaline sugarloaf cabochons 4 cts approx Diamonds 0.10 ct
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18.62 Carat Sugarloaf African Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
An elegant cocktail ring using a sugarloaf African Ruby centre stone and two half-moon diamond side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Maboussin Paris Sugarloaf Citrine Ring with Brown Seven White Diamonds
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A modern architectural creation, compliments of esteemed French jewelry designer Maboussin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Dome Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paspaley South Sea Pearl Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Gold Stud Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Luscious baroque Paspaley South Seas pearls are paired with bezel set sugarloaf cabochon amethysts
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Egg Shell Blue Sugarloaf Turquoise Diamond Palladium Cocktail Ring
Located in Torrance, CA
Striking vintage cocktail ring (circa 1940s), crafted in palladium. Centrally mounted egg shell blue turquoise measures 18mm x 15mm (estimated at 25 carats), accented with an estim...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Palladium

Hancocks 8.59ct Colombian Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
Stunning cabochon emerald and diamond ring by Hancocks, centred with a wonderful sugar loaf cabochon cut Colombian emerald weighing 8.59cts and claw set within a fine halo surround o...
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

19.57 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sugarloaf Cabochon Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
A 19.57 carat cushion-shape sugarlaof blue sapphire cabochon with diamonds, set in 18kt white gold. The sapphire accompanies a gemological report from GIA & GRS stating the country o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Coral Onyx Sugarloaf 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dome Ring
By Molina
Located in Troy, MI
Make a bold statement with this fabulous 18k yellow gold ring made for Campanelli & Pear by Molina. Retro in style, this pyramidal ring features a fine Mediterranean coral center sto...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dome Rings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural No Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating cocktail ring of prominent pyramidal design is centered with a GIA certified all natural NO HEAT cushion sugar loaf cabochon sapphire approx. 48.70 carats. This sapp...
Category

Vintage 1960s Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
= 4.42cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Emerald: 2 sugarloaf = 14.01ct Dimensions: earrings measure 48.5 X 16.5mm in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

13.08ct Bi-Color Tourmaline Sugarloaf Dangle Earrings 14K Gold R3129
Located in Osprey, FL
Indulge in the beauty of these Bi-Color Tourmaline Sugarloaf Dangle Earrings. Crafted with
Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Pretty in Pink 18 Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Diamond Ring
By Goshwara
Located in Troy, MI
Striking 18k rose gold sugarloaf design ring pave set with diamonds. Ring designed by Goshwara from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bulgari Parentesi Sugarloaf Ruby Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
and set with sugarloaf-cut cabochon emerald and rubies, in traparent bright crispy colors, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

12.46 Carat Ceylon No Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
sugarloaf sapphire. The accompanying GIA gemstone report describes the stone as being of Ceylon origin and
Category

Vintage 1950s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

47.7 Carat Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Yellowish Green Peridot GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: 2221341846 Shape: Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon Cutting Style: Cutting Style: Crown: Cutting Style: Pavilion
Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Peridot

GIA Certified 26.32 Carat Sugarloaf Tanzanite and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very unique, sugarloaf shaped, loupe clean, Tanzanite with two half-moon White Diamonds, all set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Peridot Three-Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
pair of perfectly matched, sugarloaf cabochon peridots cut in Idar Oberstein, Germany. This ring is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold

5.06 Carat Emerald Sugarloaf and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A delicate, sugarloaf shape Zambian Emerald and half-moon Diamond ring, all set in 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Italian Modern Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Pink Enamel and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian Modern sugarloaf cabochon light Amethyst pink enameled cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond 4.35 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & 4.35 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald Necklace Circa 1980s Vintage
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Sugarloaf pink and orange Saphire Brilliant Earrings for a glorious Appearance
Located in Viena, Viena
Yellow Sugarloaf Sapphires set as pendant wonderful natural shape combined with bright pink oval
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.15 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A one-of-a-kind three stone engagement ring, with a 9.15 carat transparent natural Zambian Emerald centre stone and 2 half-moon side stone diamonds. The emerald is of great lustre an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Certified 28 Carat Cushion Sugarloaf Zambian Emerald Drop Pendant
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
This is an elegant pendent which has a emerald 28 carat cushion shape sugar loaf surrounded by 3.28 carats of diamonds and a Zambian emerald drop . This gorgeous pendant carries an e...
Category

2010s Zambian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 13.47 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A unique 13.47 carat sugarloaf Zambian Emerald, three stone engagement ring, with 2 half-moon side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Platinum 21.59ct GIA Cushion Sugarloaf Violetish Blue Tanzanite Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
a large cushion sugarloaf cut stone, sitting in the solid 18k gold basket and is secured via double
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Platinum

11.92 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon No Heat Sapphire Art Deco Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This classic Art Deco ring features a mesmerizing 11.92 carat sugarloaf single cabochon-cut blue
Category

20th Century Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Sugarloaf Diamond Engagement Ring Royal Blue Sapphire ~4.81ctw Sz 5.5
Located in Fairfield, CT
Sapphire Sugarloaf Diamond Engagement Ring Royal Blue Sapphire ~4.81ctw Sz 5.5 This Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Tiger’s Eye and Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural statement from the Mid-Century era, this ring features a beautifully carved sugarloaf
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sugarloaf Moonstone and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Sat in this glossy 18carat gold band are three gorgeous sugarloaf moonstones. The settings are
Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

5.24ct Sugarloaf Emerald with Diamond Prongs Pave Band 14K Gold Statement Ring
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid 14K yellow gold ring featuring a unique sugarloaf emerald with a diamond pave band ♥ The
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Certified 9.15 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A one-of-a-kind three stone engagement ring, with a 9.15 carat transparent natural Zambian Emerald centre stone and 2 half-moon side stone diamonds. The emerald is of great lustre an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lagos 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver Sugarloaf Caviar Collection Bangle Bracelet
By Lagos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bangle style bracelet with gold and silver pyramid studs completely around Opens on a hinge via presser and slide mechanism Stamped 750 and 925 for 18 karat gold and sterling silv...
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Set in 18K gold, Sugarloaf Emerald, Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful combination cocktail ring with sugarloaf Emerald and Pink Sapphire ovals, set in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Set in 18K gold, Sugarloaf Emerald, Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful combination cocktail ring with sugarloaf Emerald and Pink Sapphire ovals, set in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Zambian Emerald Sugarloaf 8.51 Carats and 1.05 Cents in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing natural Zambian emerald ring with 8.51 carat sugarloaf emerald caboshan which
Category

2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

4.72 Ct Sugarloaf Emerald Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Color Quality Cut: Sugarloaf Cabochon Ring Size 9 but can be altered to any size for free of charge
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold 24.92ctw GIA Sugarloaf Emerald Diamond White Enamel Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
. It features a large cushion sugarloaf cabochon cut natural emerald stone that is dual prong at its
Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Sugarloaf Garnet and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 2-Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 10.00 carat sugarloaf garnet with 2.15 carats of good quality bright white diamonds in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

9.43 Carat Sugarloaf Shape Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic three stone ring, with a 9.43-carat high quality and clarity Zambian Emerald centre stone and 2 half-moon side stones and 18K gold diamond band. Stone Details: Stone: Em...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

New 18k Gold Gia 1.86ctw No Heat Sugarloaf Cabochon Cut Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Cushion Sugarloaf Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - No
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Sugarloaf Emerald Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful combination cocktail ring with sugarloaf Emerald and Pink Sapphire ovals, set in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

15.25 Carats Sugarloaf Amethyst Diamonds set in Satin finish 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A color that has a glorious avatar, here is a 15.25 carat Sugarloaf Amethyst that comes set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

15.31 Carats Sugarloaf Amethyst Diamonds set in Satin finish 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A color that has a glorious avatar, here is a 15.31 carat Sugarloaf Amethyst that comes set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

5 ct Sugarloaf Emerald drop necklace with Rose Cut and Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Significant 4.91 ct Emerald drop pendant with scintillating pear shape rose cut solitaire and round diamonds on a solid gold 20 inch 14 k yellow gold link chain. Pendant comes with...
Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Hermes Beetle Bug Pin
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
, a sugarloaf emerald, and a diamond. Signed by Hermes Circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier R De Cartier Men s Cufflinks .925 French Made
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful pair of cufflinks crafted by famed designer Cartier in .925 sterling silver. The cufflinks show a watch crown motif with a palladium- finish. The top half of the cufflinks ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Spinel, Silver

Victorian Horse Shoe Brooch with Garnet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14 carat gold horseshoe brooch set with 5 large sugarloaf cut garnets, England, 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Lapis and Diamonds Large Statement 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
sugarloaf-cut lapis lazuli measuring 18.70 x 16.60 mm, enhanced by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Inspired Onyx, Enamel and Gold Cufflinks
Located in London, England
gold. Each cufflink is formed of a yellow gold bar, capped to each end with a sugarloaf cabochon onyx
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian turquoise and diamond pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pin features sugarloaf turquoise set
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Stylish Pair of 18ct Gold and Sapphire Cufflinks, circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of French 18ct gold cufflinks by Cartier c.1950s, each double ended cufflink formed of a central solid bar terminated each end with a pyramid shaped blue sapphire wit...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bulgari Tubogas Peridot Pink Tourmaline Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Tubogas hoop earrings by Bvlgari, with sugarloaf cut pink tourmaline (small chip on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline

Cufflinks Van Cleef Arpels 18k and Fine Lapis Back to Back Vintage, 1960
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Aspen, CO
lapis. Notice how the lapis is not flat but a high sugarloaf cabochon - giving them a three dimensional
Category

Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

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Sugarloaf Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact sugarloaf jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 227 vintage editions and 280 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect sugarloaf jewellery among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic sugarloaf jewellery over the years, but those made by Goshwara, Bulgari and Mousson Atelier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A sugarloaf jewellery of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 251, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a sugarloaf cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our sugarloaf jewellery for sale are for women, but there are 172 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Sugarloaf Jewellery?

The price for a sugarloaf jewellery starts at $250 and tops out at $463,424 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,000.

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.