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5.75 Carat Natural Loose Dual Madeira Citrine Pairs Sugarloaf Cabochon
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Madeira Citrine Sugarloaf Cabochon Weight: 5.75 Carats Dimension: 8.8 x 8.8 x 6.2 Mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum French Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Diamonds Sugarloaf Cabochon Green Agate Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
emerald-green color pyramid of sugarloaf-cut Green Agate. The ring's shank, a flat 3 mm band of yellow
Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald and Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York City, NY
beautiful and richly saturated sugarloaf cabochon emerald of over 8 carats in weight; further featuring high
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

25.21 carats, natural Zambian Emerald sugarloaf Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
/ Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: sugarloaf cabochon ✦ Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Chrome Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Two Tone Woven Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
: Brazil) is a rich, true green color. It's been cut in a very desirable and unusual sugarloaf cabochon
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Sugarloaf Cabochon Blue Sapphire & Old European Cut Diamond Ring. The ring weighs 6.2 grams
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

27.38 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald and Yellow Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A unique and large pair of earrings showcasing sugarloaf cabochon emeralds, surrounded by micro
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pale Green Beryl Ring Pendant Loose Gemstone Sugarloaf Cabochon 23.05Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Pale Green Natural Beryl Loose Gemstone Sugarloaf Cabochon with cat’s eye effect perfect for Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Beryl, Green Beryl

Sugarloaf Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sugarloaf Emerald 5.52 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.56 carats and Diamond 3.90 carats Ring set in 18K
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Glamorous Sugarloaf and Carved Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
cabachon sugarloaf cut, medium green color emerald, approximately 15 mm x 15 mm x 7.75 mm. Surrounding the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 21 Carat Sugarloaf Minor Oil Emerald Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite ring features a striking 21-carat sugarloaf-shaped cabochon emerald as its
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Cabochon Carnelian Peridots Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
features a captivating honey-colored Carnelian Sugarloaf cabochon as its central stone, Two Oval cut
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Peridot, Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

58.07 Carats, Natural Zambian Sugarloaf Emerald Yellow Diamonds Link Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the Emerald sugarloafs is 58.07 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, without any treatment and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 5.33 carat Emerald Sugarloaf Cabochon and Turquoise Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
sugarloaf shaped Zambian Emerald center stone, makes this cocktail ring very unique making it a perfect ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald Sugarloaf, Pink Sapphires Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rose Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Sugarloaf is 2.54 carats. The Emerald is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carrera y Carrera Lia Ring 2.77 Carats Sugarloaf Amethyst Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
An elegant fashion ring signed by Carrera y Carrera, featuring a 2.77 carats sugarloaf amethyst and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Sugarloaf Emerald, carved Blue Sapphires, Rubies Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Sugarloaf Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Sugarloaf 1.60ct Cabochon Emerald Knot Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
sugarloaf emerald set with eagle style talons and embraced by powerful-gold, knotted ropes, converging to
Category

2010s Australian Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.92 carats, Emerald Sugarloaf, Chalcedony, Black Onyx Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Sugarloaf Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Vintage Sugarloaf 20.45Ct Amethyst Diamond Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Add a touch of regal elegance to your jewelry collection with these stunning earrings, crafted in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18k Yellow Gold High Quality Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Amethysts - Sugarloaf Cut - Bezel Set -High Quality - Deep Purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.759 Carat Natural Colombian Sugarloaf Emerald Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Established in 1994, Rita Fine Jewelry has been making beautiful jewelry for the past 25 year...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz Sugarloaf Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Sugarloaf Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rosior Sugarloaf Moonstone and Tsavorite Dangle Earrings set in Yellow Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary Dangle Earrings made in 19.2k Yellow Gold set with: - 10 "Sugarloaf" Cut Orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Gold

Carrera y Carrera 2.83 Carats Sugarloaf Amethyst Diamond Lia Pendant
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Signed by Carrera y Carrera, this elegant Lia pendant necklace showcases a 2.83 carats sugarloaf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reddish Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Gemstone Silver Ring-9.5 US
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rare Reddish Pink Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Gemstone Ring in a Pure 925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

Set in 18K Gold, Emerald Sugarloaf, Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Sugarloaf is 5.00 carats. The Emerald is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k gold ring with no heat sugarloaf cabochon sapphire and diamonds
Located in London, GB
This 1950s European 18k gold cocktail ring features a central no heat sugarloaf cabochon sapphire
Category

Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1.12 Carat Green Sugarloaf Tourmaline in Yellow Gold, in Stock
Located in Woodstock, GA
1.12 carats of meticulously cut green sugarloaf tourmaline. This ring fits sizes 5-7 and can stack
Category

2010s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 13.48 carats, Emerald Sugarloaf Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
/ Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: natural Zambian Emerald ✦ Gemstone Cut: Sugarloaf Cabochon ✦ Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamond Stud Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handcrafted sugarloaf Swiss blue topaz and diamond stud earrings. Handcrafted from 14k
Category

2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.00ct Sugarloaf Purple Quartz Diamond Vintage Ring in 9K Rose Gold.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fabulously designed as a cocktail ring this vintage ring is set with a Natural Sugarloaf Quartz
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold

Sugarloaf Citrine Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delightful ring featuring a rich tone citrine weighting 6.93 carats. The sugarloaf citrine is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Earrings with Citrine and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself and reflects positive energy. Coming
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.40 Carat Loose Dual Sugarloaf Madeira Citrine Cabochon Round Shape Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Dual Sugarloaf Madeira Citrine Cabochon Weight: 7.40 Carats Dimension: 10 x 10 x 7.7 Mm And
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

AGL Certified 30.07 Carat Sugarloaf Emerald and Yellow Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece of jewelry showcasing a sugarloaf cabochon emerald, set in a micro-pave yellow diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

13.65 Carat Emerald Sugarloaf on and Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
13.65 carat oval sugarloaf cabochon shaped Zambian Emerald, 3.10 carat pear and round shaped Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini Platinum Sugarloaf Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Rubies Man Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
featuring a striking lapis lazuli and rock crystal sugarloaf cabochon accented by two cabochon Red Rubies
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Pla...

5.65 Carats Natural Loose Sugarloaf Cabochon Indicolite Tourmaline Gem For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Indicolite Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Weight: 5.65 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 8.4 x 8.3 Mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Indicolite

Baume Creation Sugarloaf Chalcedony Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Deco earrings. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver all our jewel with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

24k Pendant for Women with a Sugarloaf-Cut Ruby and Diamonds
Located in İstanbul, TR
jewelry piece draws inspiration from the ancient civilizations of Anatolia, where empires like the Greeks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 24k Gold

Sugarloaf Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sugarloaf Cabochon Ruby 2.31 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Sugarloaf Siberian Amethyst Green Tourmaline Ring 14 Karat Gold
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT DAVID YURMAN SUGARLOAF SIBERIAN AMETHYST AND GREEN TOURMALINE RING IN 14
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.12 carat Sugarloaf Citrine Ring in 18K Gold with Animal-inspired Enalmelwork
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The ring features a show-stopping sugarloaf cut Citrine gemstone at its center that has been
Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ring, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Sugarloaf Emerald and Baguette Diamond Ring. This stunning ring
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co Sugarloaf Cabochon No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Ring in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
a captivating 6.20 carat sugarloaf cabochon sapphire, showcasing a deep blue hue. Certified by the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, Emerald sugarloaf, Blue Sapphires Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald sugarloaf is 6.53 carats. The Emerald is completely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 6.71ctw GIA No Heat Sugarloaf Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Sugarloaf Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Deep Royal
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, Colombian Emerald Sugarloafs Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald Sugarloafs is 6.58 carats. The Emeralds are completely natural, without
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

5.88 carats, natural Zambian Emerald Sugarloaf Rose Cut Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
sugarloaf Emerald is 5.88 carats. The Emerald is completely natural, without any treatment & is of Zambian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Rectangular Blue Topaz Sugarloaf Cabochon Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This striking multi-stone ring features a captivating, rectangular blue topaz in sugarloaf cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 7.62 carats Zambian Emerald Sugarloaf Diamond Dangle Earrings
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 Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Sugarloaf Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald with Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald 10.38 carats with Blue Sapphire 5.20 carats Ring set in 18K Gold
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

An Art Deco Sugarloaf Emerald Ring of 28.18 Carats, Certified by GUILD
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
carats This exceptional Art Deco ring features a 28.18-carat sugarloaf emerald, certified by GUILD for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 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.