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Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This cocktail ring feature a 9.41 carat sugarloaf amethyst, assented with 0.26 carat of diamonds on
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This cocktail ring feature a 9.33 carat sugarloaf rose quartz, assented with 0.26 carat of diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This earrings feature 2 sugarloaf blue topaz weight 23.59 carat, assented with 0.18 carat of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Quartz Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This cocktail ring feature a 11.50 carat sugarloaf rose quartz, assented with 0.28 carat of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Blue and Pink Sapphire Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
White Gold with 5 Carat Sugarloaf Sapphire with 2 Pink Sapphires surrounded by Diamonds. Size 5.5.
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Gold and Jasper Pyramid Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Alluring 18 karat gold and jasper "Pyramid" cocktail ring by renowned Italian jewelry house Bvlgari
Category

1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10.29 Carats Tanzanite Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring features 10.29 carats of sugarloaf cabochon tanzanite, assented with 0.28 carats of white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx Moss Agate 14 Karat Gold Link Bracelet, circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
black onyx disks with excellent polish; measuring 1 inch and 3/4 inch Accented by two sugarloaf
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Colombian High Cabochon Emerald Diamond Flower Petal Ring, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
motifs have played an important part in the Victorian jewellery era. While they are mainly seen in
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique Scottish Carnelian Seal Ring, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Signet Ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
, they were popular throughout history in men's jewellery and were often carved with family crests or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

1928 Walser Wald Art Deco Chrysophrase Onyx Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Bracelet by Walser Wald (in its original box) with interlinked elements in chrysophrase, onyx and gold. French Exportation marks, circa 1928.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 4.30 carats, natural Zambian Emeralds Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very dainty and beautiful pair of Emerald Stud Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Cabochons is 4.3 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Burle Marx Forma Livre Carved Amethyst Ring
By Burle Marx
Located in Bethesda, MD
This 18 karat ring features an intricately carved amethysts in the the “forma livre” (free form) style. Haroldo Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of large gemstones. The ...
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel Pink Tourmaline Tubogas Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel & Pink Tourmaline Tubogas Bangle Bracelet Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer bracelet...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

【Énigma】AGL Certified 0.60ct Emerald Diamond Verdant Line Ring in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
A luminous composition of symmetry and color, this refined ring features an AGL-certified 0.60ct natural emerald at its core, accompanied by 0.11ct of brilliant diamonds that dance b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Maurice Tishman Art Deco 2.72 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a unique faux bypass style band Centering a cushion sugarloaf cabochon sapphire
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Estate Emerald Diamond Baguette 18k Gold Band 3.09ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
exceptional craftsmanship make this a standout collectible for the discerning jewelry lover. Metal: 18k
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
, is decorated with a sugarloaf cabochon amethyst surrounded by a twist of gold. Height : 15 mm, width
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MID CENTURY 1960 Italian Modernist Cluster Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
ring is embellished with a great assortment of twenty-seven gemstones, such a sugarloaf cut onyx and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gold, Amethyst and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
rectangular sugarloaf amethyst measuring approximately 15.98 x 11.58 mm. and pave set all around with multi
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sugar Loaf Cut Citrine Bezel Set Hoop Earring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
versatile addition to any jewelry collection, offering endless styling possibilities. Details: Metal: 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold and Gemstone Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of elegant and playful 18-carat yellow gold earrings featuring sugarloaf-cut iolites at the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Rose Quartz Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetric Stud Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
Description: One-off asymmetric sugarloaf cabochon rose quartz earrings with diamond-set claws, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Bvlgari Amethyst 18K Gold Pyramid Collection Clip On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
2 Sugarloaf cabochon Amethyts in the center, Weighing approx. 20 carats, bezel-set, in an
Category

1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Gem Blossom Pink Moonstone Diamonds in 18k White Gold Ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
being official distributers of prime European jewelry brands like Chanel, Baccarat, Pomellato, Mattioli
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This cocktail ring feature a 17.89 carat sugarloaf blue topaz, assented with 0.29 carat of diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Diamond Cocktail Ring with Enamel in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This cocktail ring feature a 15.10 carat sugarloaf amethyst, assented with 0.83 carat of diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Syna Yellow Gold Bracelet with White Agate and Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
White agate sugarloaf 20 carats approx. Champagne diamonds 0.20 carat approx. About the Designers
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang 2000 s Chalcedony Diamond 18 Karat Gold Scrolling Foliate Ring
By SeidenGang
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion shaped sugarloaf cabochon measuring 8.5 x 10.5 mm Transparent milky light blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mexican Opal 6.01 Carat Diamonds One of a Kind 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
other stones, are almost impossible to cut, they are always unique. Therefore, jewelry with Opals is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mexican Opal 4.12 Carat Diamonds One of a Kind 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
stones, are almost impossible to cut, they are always unique. Therefore, jewelry with Opals is always
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mexican Opal 6.46 Carat Diamonds One of a Kind 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
other stones, are almost impossible to cut, they are always unique. Therefore, jewelry with Opals is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zambian Emerald Cabochon, Pink Sapphires Rose Cut Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Sugarloaf Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb 1970 Statement Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with Black Onyx
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
York city, at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the late 1970's. This vintage octagonal
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Sugar Loaf Turquoise Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Sugar Loaf Turquoise Engagement Ring. this beautiful engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold with white gold accents on the side. The...
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Colombian Emerald Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Centered by a lush, green cabochon Colombian emerald along with a bevy of sleek black onyx, this Art Deco inspired cocktail ring is a mesmerizing treasure. Hand crafted of platinum w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Gold bracelet with garnets and pearls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wide yellow gold bracelet with 9 elongated links each set with 4 cabochon cut garnets with a seed pearl at the heart of the link. The garnets are set in a gold link engraved all ar...
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Sugar Stacks Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Sugar Stacks Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 3.48 grams Amethyst: 7 x 7mm Height: 6.5mm Size: 5.5 US Signed: ©Paloma Picass...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Unisex Designed Type A Jadeite Jade Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
Jadeite’s structure is fine-grained, these gems have smooth texture and high luster. Main Gemstone (1pcs) - Burmese Type A Jade Total Carat Weight (1pcs) - 2Ct (approx) Color- App...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Hydro Amethyst Rose Gold 18 Karat Drop Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Rose Gold 18k with Hydro Amethyst Drop Earrings Weight of Gold 4.00 grams 2 Hydro Amethyst drop shape To wear day and evening, This pair of earring will give you style and elegance.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Rose Gold, 28.28 carats cabochon Tourmaline Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tourmaline Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Tourmaline is 28.28 carats. The Diamonds weight is 0.76 carats. Net 18K Gol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Mexican Opal 10.13 Carat Diamonds One of a Kind 18 Karat Yellow Gold Suite
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
stones, are almost impossible to cut, they are always unique. Therefore, jewelry with Opals is always
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mexican Opal Diamonds One of a Kind 18 Karat Yellow Gold Suite
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
almost impossible to cut, they are always unique. Therefore, jewelry with Opals is always improvisation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Roma Mvsa Cocktail Ring in 18KT Gold with 6.84 Cts in Diamonds and Topaz
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Mvsa ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful piece, created in Roma Italy by the jewelry house of
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Set in 18k Gold, Natural Emerald, Blue Sapphires Pink Sapphires Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Sugarloaf is 0.77 carats. The Emeralds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

4 Carat Sugar Loaf Colombian Emerald Art Deco Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most lovely 4 carat emerald "sugar loaf" cabochon cocktail ring. The perfect piece of jewelry for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold

13.65Carat Tourmaline, Emerald 2.56, Black Enamel Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Earrings have a simple push back. Features: ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Fei Liu Multiwear Boria Chalcedony Sapphire Demantoid Diamond 18 Karat Earrings
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
. Each pair features sugarloaf chalcedony bordered with vibrant sapphires, demantoid garnets and diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...

Verdura Byzantine Pendant Brooch with Chain Necklace
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Verdura "Byzantine" pendant brooch in 18k yellow gold, centering a larger sugarloaf cabochon-cut
Category

2010s Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Amethyst Red Enamel Bastille Cuff
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
, this bracelet showcases five opulent purple sugarloaf amethysts totaling 26.72 carats. These gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

BUCCELLATI 1970 Milano Piramide Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Aquamarine
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Italy by the famous jewelry house of Mario Buccellati, back in the 1970's. This pyramided ring was
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Dome Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Roma Trombino Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 8.28 Cts Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Roma, Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari. It was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
Category

1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco style, Tanzanite, Ruby, Emerald Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sourced from Tanzania. The combined weight of the Emerald & Ruby is 9.45 carats. Both the sugarloaf
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby Diamond Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold & Diamonds. The combined weight of the carved Emerald and sugarloaf cabochon is 11.42 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

In 18K Gold, Emeralds, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cocktail / Dome Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald sugarloaf is 6.09 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

11th Century Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Dynasty Museum-Grade Islamic Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
This incredible piece dates to the 11th century Seljuk dynasty. The carnelian intaglio is set within a typical Seljuk tapered rectagonal bezel with a four-pronged gold setting solder...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian More Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold, Silver

Goshwara Rubelite Sugar Loaf and Diamond Ring
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Large Rubelite Sugar Loaf Ring with Diamonds in 18k White Gold, from 'G-One' Collection Stone Size: 19 x 19 mm Gemstone Weight: 39 Carats Diamonds: G-H / VS. Approx Wt: 0.97 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 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.