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30.94 Carat Tanzanite and Enamel Three Stone Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Tanzanite side stones set in 18K White Gold. The royal blue enamel on the band makes this ring one of a kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Tanzanite Diamond Ring Marquise Shape 14 Karat Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. The tanzanite is set securely into the mount with the
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold, Tanzanite, Emerald Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
diamonds, an emerald and a tanzanite. The 50 stone ring features a rub over set emerald and a rub over set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k White Gold 4.06ctw Oval Tanzanite Diamond Well Made Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tanzanite - Oval Cut -Bezel Set - Nice Violet Blue Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dover Jewelry GIA Tanzanite Diamond 18K Gold 32.23 Carat Oval Cabochon Bangle
By Dover Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Measuring 19.93 x 15.45 x 9.74 mm, Claw Prong Set Total Tanzanite Weight: 32.23 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Tanzanite "Toi Et Moi" 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Cut Engagement Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Centering twin Oval-Cut Tanzanites totaling 0.80 Carats and set in 14K Yellow Gold. Details: ✔
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.60 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond White and Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A 2.60 carat tanzanite and diamond 18 karat white and yellow gold fashion ring. The oval tanzanite
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

13.44 Carat Emerald and 28.76 Carat Tanzanite Cabochon Dangling Earrings
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Emeralds, Tanzanite and Diamonds, all set in 18K white gold. The earrings are not stiff and there is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

7.04ct Natural Vivid Blue Violet Tanzanite Cushion Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
tanzanite is beautifully set in this exquisite cocktail cluster ring. Accented by 1.05ct of natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Snazzy 27.24 Carat Diamond, Large Tanzanite, Onyx Emerald 18K Panther Bracelet
Located in Tustin, CA
with a huge 13 carat tanzanite, diamond prong set, on the top side. Panther features emerald eyes and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

1990s 6.14 Carat Tanzanite and 1.35 Carat Diamond, White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, elevated setting is ornamented with a feature 6.14 ct marquise cut tanzanite. four claw set in relief to
Category

1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

3.93 Carat Oval Shaped Tanzanite and 0.66 Carat White Diamond Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
A stunning 3.93 Carat Oval Shaped Tanzanite is beautifully set in a 18K white gold and surrounded
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

21.75 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
Deco inspired ring is set to its centre with an impressive 21.75 carat emerald cut tanzanite which is
Category

2010s British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Tanzanite Trillion Diamond Fashion Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Showcasing one cushion cut fine quality tanzanite, four prong set, weighing approximately 7.85 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 14.34 Tanzanite Cabochon and Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning 14.34 carat Tanzanite and Diamond cocktail ring, set in solid 18K White Gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Tanzanite and Tsavorite Garnet Three-Stone Yellow Gold Ring, 7.44 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
complement the tanzanite beautifully, set at an angle on either side of the large center stone. This is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 3.92 Carat Trillion Tanzanite and Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and wearing Tanzanite and Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold. The weight
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

2.60 Carat Oval Tanzanite, Diamond Yellow Gold Engraved Bezel Band Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handmade 18k yellow gold ring features a lovely periwinkle color tanzanite. It has been set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.64 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite and 1.53 Carat White Diamond Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
A stunning 4.64 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite is beautifully set in a 18K white gold and surrounded
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

28.28 carat carved Tanzanite, Emerald, Ruby Diamond Tutti-Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
set in 18K White Gold. The weight of the carved Tanzanite is 28.28 carats. The Tanzanite is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Certified 30.94 Carat Tanzanite and Enamel Three Stone Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Tanzanite side stones set in 18K White Gold. The royal blue enamel on the band makes this ring one of a kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Enamel

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 8, 27ct Tanzanite White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
discuss this style with another stone if you so wish. Wow! A stunning 8,27ct Tanzanite is classically set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Peridot Tanzanite Drop Earrings Flowers Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
feature a floral design set with tanzanite. The color combination is striking and flattering on the ear
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glittering 2.4 Carat Modern Oval Tanzanite Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Dazzling 18 karat white gold ring features a prong set, sparkling oval cut tanzanite, flanked by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies 18 Karat White Gold and Trillion Cut Tanzanite Stud Earrings 1.92 Carat
Located in Tustin, CA
beautiful earrings feature 1.92ctw Trillion Cut Tanzanite stones set in 14k White Gold studs with slide back
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.82 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Dangle Lever-Back Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rounds that have been set in handmade 18k yellow gold bezels. The tanzanites in these earrings have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Indigo Violet Cascade Gem Earrings w/ Montana Sapphires Tanzanite, Demantoid
Located in Bozeman, MT
cascades! Matched pairs of Montana sapphires, tanzanite, and demantoid garnets set together in white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Dia Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Tanzanite Cocktail Ring set in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Two Tone Gold 4.81ctw GIA Oval Tanzanite Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Tanzanite - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Blue-Violet Color - 4.57ct (exact - certified) ** See
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

5.22 Carat Oval Shaped Tanzanite and 0.60 Carat White Diamond Baguette Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
A stunning 5.22 Carat Oval Shaped Tanzanite is beautifully set in a 14K white gold and surrounded
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.75 Carat Oval Shaped Tanzanite and 0.25 Carat White Diamond Bow Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
A beautiful 2.75 Carat Oval Shaped Tanzanite is perfectly set in a 14K white gold bow design
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Tanzanite Stud Earrings Estate 14 Karat Gold Oval Faceted Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. The stylish earrings feature tanzanite securely set in
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Opal Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond Tanzanite and Peridot, 1960s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
12 Old European cut diamonds and two rows of alternating round faceted tanzanite (14) and peridot (15
Category

Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Opal, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.43 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
sugar loaf tanzanite prong set it the center displaying a vibrant fine bluish-purple color. This
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite Red Tourmaline Platinum One of a Kind Modern Ring, Atelier Munsteiner
By Atelier Munsteiner
Located in Dallas, TX
tourmaline and 1.14 carat tanzanite, individually bezel-set and finished in an intricately-finished platinum
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Platinum

Kabana Tanzanite, Opal, and Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold Women s .66 Carat
By Kabana
Located in Greensboro, NC
. This NEW Kabana piece is fashioned in classic 14k yellow gold and features a bezel-set tanzanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Multi Color Tourmaline Bangle Bracelet
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
pear shape tanzanite, with multi color tourmalines, set in yellow gold bezel setting, accented with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold Plate, Silver

Opulent 211 Carat AAAA Intense Blue Tanzanite and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Tustin, CA
violet, finest gem quality AAAA grade cushion cut tanzanite and diamond necklace is prong set in 18 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

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

4.10 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
hand selected fine quality oval cut tanzanite prong set in the center, originating from Tanzania with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

12.70 Carat Cushion Tanzanite and 2.59 Carat Blue Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely gorgeous blue tanzanite, the color of the finest Ceylon sapphire. Tanzanites are most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Purple Blue Tanzanite Cabochon Yellow Gold Dome Ring, Lola Brooks, 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
carat deep purple blue oval tanzanite cabochon, bezel-set and framed in the artist's signature-finished
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Purple Blue Tanzanite Cabochon Yellow Gold Dome Ring, Lola Brooks, 2022
Located in Dallas, TX
carat deep purple blue oval tanzanite cabochon, bezel-set and framed in the artist's signature-finished
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

4.66 Carat Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
red when rocked. Its clarity & transparency are superb. This tanzanite is prong set amongst an
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond and Tanzanite Pear Ring
Located in Southampton, PA
This ring is made of platinum and weighs 7.9 grams. It is set with a tanzanite that weighs 1.45
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vivid Blue 3 Carat Oval Tanzanite Ring with 1.46 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Stunning Cocktail Ring Set With Blue Tanzanite and Diamonds. It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vivid Blue 3 Carat Oval Tanzanite Ring with 1.46 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Stunning Cocktail Ring Set With Blue Tanzanite and Diamonds. It comes with an appraisal by GIA G.G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

9.30 Carat Total Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These statement earrings have two oval-cut, vivid blue-violet tanzanites totaling 9.30 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.70 Carat Total Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
of Mt. Kilimajaro in Tanzania, 8.70 carats of deep blue tanzanite are delicately prong set within a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.73 Carat Pear Shaped AAA Tanzanite and 0.27 Carat White Diamond Baguette Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
A stunning 2.73 Carat Pear Shaped Tanzanite is beautifully set in a 14K white gold and surrounded
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 4.40 Carat Oval Tanzanite and 1.22 Carat Diamond Ring, 10.85 Grams
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
tanzanite is tension set horizontally in the elevated 18k yellow gold cathedral style shoulders. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Cut Tanzanite Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
deep purple hued tanzanite is accented with channel set diamonds. The statement ring adds a nice pop of
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.30 Carat Pear Shape Tanzanite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
A 3.30 carat pear shaped tanzanite, prong set, measures 11.72 X 9.64mm. The gem source is near the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Color 4.78 Carat Oval Tanzanite Ring with Diamonds 1.01 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Beautiful Cocktail Ring Set With Oval Tanzanite and Diamonds. The color of Tanzanite is exceptional
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Tanzanite Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
blue tanzanites (2 mm) set in a meticulously detailed 14K yellow gold band. Ring Width: 5 mm Ring Size
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Ring w Natural Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Trillion Cut 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a stunning bezel set trillion cut tanzanite in 14K yellow gold with
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanzanite Ring w Natural Diamonds in Solid 14K Yellow Gold Trillion Cut 5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful ring features a stunning bezel set trillion cut tanzanite in 14K yellow gold with
Category

2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Blue Tanzanite and 1/3 Carat Diamond Drop and Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
feature two cushion-cut, prong-set tanzanite gemstones at the center of its 66 prong-set diamonds cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Tanzanite Set For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tanzanite set you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 219 antique edition and 1538 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect tanzanite set among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing tanzanite set — no matter the origin — is easy, but Le Vian, Bochic and VR Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and pear cut versions for sale. Most of our tanzanite set for sale are for women, but there are 610 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tanzanite Set?

On average, a tanzanite set at 1stDibs sells for $3,985, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $375,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.