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Set in 18K Gold, Rose Quartz, Pink Sapphires Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
/ Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Rose Quartz ✦ Gemstone Cut: Sugarloaf Cabochon ✦ Gemstone Weight: 5.38
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Amethyst Cuff Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Amethyst Cuff Set In 18K Gold Silver Natural Rubies - 4 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire - 4 Carat Natural Emerald - 4 Carat ‘ Natural Amethyst,...
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA 4.97 ct UnHeated Cabochon Ruby Necklace Halo Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Necklace features a GIA certified Cushion Sugarloaf Double Cabochon Ruby with Purple-Red color surrounded
Category

20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

40 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
inform us or 1st dibs, and we will gladly accept your return. Browse our other jewelry and watches on 1st
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Scarab Amethyst with Diamond Scarab Earrings Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 13.90 carats with Diamond 0.08 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 4.8 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then sit...
Category

2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

AIG Certified 6.00 Ct Zambian Emerald 2.10 Diamonds 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This cocktail ring is a stunning testament to elegance and sophistication. The combination of Emerald and Diamonds creates a captivating contrast that catches the eye. Designed in a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Blue Topaz sugarloaf 15 carats approx. Diamonds 0.05 carat approx. Limited edition
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

AIG Certified 6.00 Ct Zambian Emerald 2.10 Diamonds 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This cocktail ring is a stunning testament to elegance and sophistication. The combination of Emerald and Diamonds creates a captivating contrast that catches the eye. Designed in a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

5.71ct Sapphire 1.20ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k white gold ring. The ring is centered with a lovely sugarloaf cut sapphire
Category

20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rubellite Tourmaline Hammered 22 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Unique, dome sugarloaf cabochon cut Rubellite Tourmaline in a hammered 22k yellow gold split shank
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat White Gold Emerald And Diamond Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
ring, with its sumptuous central emerald and sparkling diamonds, is a true masterpiece of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Paris Modern Cuff Bracelet 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3 Amethysts
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the late 1980's. This rare cuff
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Bulgari Pyramid Topaz and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning BULGARI Pyramid ring with a big topaz stone of approx 12.3 x 12.3 mm Size: 53 ( can be resized for free) Total weight: 18.1 gram 18 ct. gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, White Gold

Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Kavant Sharart Ring in 18k White Gold
By Kavant Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
(GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size
Category

2010s Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 8.23 carats with Blue Sapphire 5.92 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 13.67 grams "We first opened doors...
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

24 Carats Gorgeous 18K White Gold Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
natural Colombian emerald sugarloaf cabochon weighing 24.76 carats, measuring 16.7 x 15.7 mm. The emerald
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Ruser 7.50 Carat Emerald and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring, AGL
By William Ruser
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Columbian 7.50 carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Emerald and diamond ring signed by Ruser, AGL certified
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

30 Carat Oval Brazilian Emerald 3 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
gladly accept your return. Browse our other jewelry and watches on 1st dibs or reach out to us via phone
Category

2010s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Marlene Stowe Aquamarine and Diamond Ring
By Marlene Stowe
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by Marlene Stowe, American. This big bold ring features a 5.0-carat sugarloaf
Category

1990s North American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Necklace with Detachable Diamond and Tanzanite Lariat
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Medium Taylor Necklace with Tanzanite Sugarloaf Lariat Pendant. Versatile. Refined. Designed to
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Piramide Citrine White Gold Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold Piramide ring by Bvlgari, with citrine gemstone. Ring size - 6.75, ring top - 18mm x 18mm. Marked: 750, Italian mark, Bvlgari. Weight - 15.5 grams.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Rings

Materials

Citrine, White Gold

Rare LEO DE VROOMEN 18K Yellow AMETHYST, CHRYSOPRASE and ENAMEL SUITE , ca. 1984
By Leo de Vroomen
Located in New York, NY
DE VROOMEN: HARMONY IN COLOUR AND FORM - Extraordinary Collectors Piece : Phenomenal jewelry Parure
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Enamel

Spessartite Fanta Garnet Cabochon and Diamond Earring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
remaining Spessartites are connected by Round diamond which add sparkle to the sugarloaf cut Spessartite
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Noble Pearl Bracelet, 14k White Gold and Sapphires
Located in Berlin, BE
beauty and elegance of this stunning Pearl Bracelet and make it a treasured addition to your jewelry
Category

Late 20th Century German Chain Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Platinum Baguette Diamond GIA Certified 4.35 Carat Sugar Loaf Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sugarloaf Cabochon Burmese Ruby 4.35 Carats, Six Baguette Diamonds F-G Color VS2 Clarity 0.67 Carats. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA 17 Ct Sugar Loaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald 13 Ct Diamond Necklace 18KWG
Located in New York, NY
piece with Sugarloaf Colombian Emerald with no color enhancement. Diamonds: approximate 13 Carat 18
Category

Early 2000s More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Serpent Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.89 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 13.5 grams "We first opened doors in...
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Cabochon Ruby with Onyx Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.90 carats with Onyx 3.65 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store ...
Category

2010s Thai More Rings

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Labradorite and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself and reflects
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Patek Philippe Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring A rare and elegant jewel by Patek Philippe, crafted in platinum (PT950) and signed P.P.Co. This sophisticated ring showcases a stunn...
Category

1990s French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

8.30 Carat Natural Loose Madeira Citrine Cabochon Pair Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
evoke a sense of coziness and luxury, making it a popular choice for jewelry enthusiasts. Beyond its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Citrine

AIG Certified 5.50 Carats Zambian Emerlads 3.20 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This exquisite necklace showcases a majestic Sugarloaf Zambian Emeralds, radiant and striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Burma No-Heat 62.60 Carsts Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional sugarloaf sapphire Hand-crafted ring features a mesmerizing no-heat Burma sapphire from
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold Peridot Carnelian Art Deco Style Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
karats Yellow Gold and embellished with an honey color Carnelian Sugarloaf cut. Two Oval cut Peridot are
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Etruscan Revival Pearl Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set with turquoise sugarloaf shaped cabochons Measuring 2.0 x 2.5 mm - opaque medium greenish blue to
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

36.09 Carats Tanzanite and White Diamond White Gold Dome Ring
By Shimon s Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Tanzanite Gemstone: 35.43 Carats 6 White Round Diamonds: 0.12 Carats 26 White Round Diamonds: 0.54 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 10.50 Grams
Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pink Chalcedony Sugar Loaf Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Oslo, 03
jewelry. The rich pink hue of the chalcedony is highlighted by the gold plating, creating a stunning
Category

2010s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Green Onyx Sugar Loaf Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Oslo, 03
jewelry. The rich green hue of the chalcedony is highlighted by the gold plating, creating a stunning
Category

2010s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Aqua Chalcedony Sugar Loaf Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring
Located in Oslo, 03
jewelry. The rich aqua hue of the chalcedony is highlighted by the gold plating, creating a stunning
Category

2010s European Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

32Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Sugar Loaf Cabochon Diamond/Drop Earrings 18KG
Located in New York, NY
life. All our jewelry comes with money back guaranteed. If you do not like the piece, simply inform us
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Exquisite 22-Carat GRS-Certified Minor Oil Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
any fine jewelry collection, this ring embodies sophistication, rarity, and timeless beauty.
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Square Cut Carnelian Stud Design Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
shape of sugarloaf and carnelian. Gorgeous carnelian stud earrings handmade in Italy. size 1cm x 1cmh
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

IGI Certified 20.00 Ct Zambian Emerald 15.00 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Necklace
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
exuded luxury and sophistication. It was a piece of jewelry that demanded attention and admiration
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Lika Behar My World Stockholm Blackened Silver 24k Gold Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By Lika Behar
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Rectangular Cut - Burnish Flush Set - Robin's Egg Blue Color - 19.20 x 5.25mm (approx.) Material: Blackened Sterling Silver - 24k Yello...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Hancocks Colombian Emerald and 18ct Yellow Gold Disorient Ring
By Hancocks
Located in London, GB
A sugarloaf emerald and 18ct yellow gold ring by Hancocks. The ring has a central 8.59ct sugarloaf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Title: 1970s 18K Yellow Gold Cone Sapphire Ring with Diamond Accents
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
timeless gemstone elegance — a collectible piece for lovers of vintage modernist jewellery.
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Turquoise Quartz 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
design jewelry, antique silver and object d’art. This is the story of a passion which started back in
Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Amethyst Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
stunning piece of jewelry designed for versatility and elegance. It features natural Ruby gems and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Rossella Ugolini 14k Yellow White Gold Tourmaline White Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 14k yellow gold bezel 14 karats white gold shank green sugarloaf cabochon
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold 0.30 Carats Canary Diamonds Onyx Bold Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold 0.30 Carats Canary Diamonds Sugarloaf Cabochon Onyx Bold Cocktail
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yello...

Cat s-Eye Platinum Moonstone Yellow Gold Swivel Ring, Denise Betesh 2023
By Denise Betesh
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Swivel Ring handfabricated by acclaimed jewelry maker Denise Betesh, showcasing a
Category

2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1950s W.A. Bolin ring set with turquoise and diamonds.
By BOLIN
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
elegance and clean lines characteristic of post-war Scandinavian jewelry. The rich blue-green tone of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid century Italian 18kt Gold Turquoise Etruscan Revival Charm Locket Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Exquisite work on this stunning vintage Italian 18kt solid gold charm bracelet featuring 5 charms attached to a solid gold textured link bracelet with hidden tongue and box clasp wit...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Baume Creation Tourmaline Spinel Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
second spinel. At the base, a claw-set pink tourmaline sugarloaf finishes the jewel. The hanging system
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unheated Blue Sapphire and Diamond Kavant Sharart Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

9 Ct Finest Zambian Sugar Loaf Emerald 2 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
classic piece of jewelry showcasing a pear-shaped sugar loaf emerald from Zambia with exceptional color
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Sugar Loaf Cut Ruby with Brown Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.61 carats with Brown Diamond 1.39 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 13.04 grams "We first opened ...
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.