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Bochic “Retro Vintage” 18K White Gold, Natural Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
"Retro Vintage” collection, from which this ring originates, showcases vintage jewlery that was collected
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Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Retro Vintage” Ruby Diamond Cluster Necklace Set In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
your overall look. The "Retro Vintage” collection, from which this Necklace originates, showcases
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Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique French Marquise Ring, 19th C 18K Rose Gold Platinum, Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This rare 19th-century French marquise ring is a superb example of antique Victorian jewelry
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Syna White Agate Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself and reflects positive energy. Coming from a country of
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2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Flower 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
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2010s Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Circle Hoops with Pearls and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for
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2010s Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Chakra Rubies and Diamond Swivel 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
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Hoops with Rubies and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for
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2010s Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Earrings with 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz and Diamonds Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for
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2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Coral Long Drop 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
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2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Earrings with 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal Hex Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for
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2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rubies Flower Necklace 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Geometrix Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for
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2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Emeralds Flower Necklace 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz and Diamonds 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamonds 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Hex Earrings with Mother of Pearl and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Hex Earrings with Mother of Pearl and 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Opal Earrings with Tsavorites and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Double Drop Earrings with Moon Quartz and 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Earrings with Peridot, Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Double Drop Earrings with Blue Topaz and 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Blue Topaz and Diamonds Studs
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself
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2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Multi Color Enamel Floral Ball Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Ring with Citrine and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself
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2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brilliant White Diamond Reflective Yellow Gold Hex Stratus Ring, Jo Hayes Ward
By Jo Hayes Ward
Located in Dallas, TX
Hex Stratus Ring hand-fabricated in London by acclaimed jewelry maker Jo Hayes Ward showcasing an
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2010s British Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Flower Pendant with Mother of Pearl and Champagne Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Baby Feet Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
successful collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Lapis Enamel Cosmic Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself and reflects positive energy. Coming
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2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Syna Yellow Gold Beehive Pendant with Mother of Pearl and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Ruby Twine Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
successful collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Mogul Flower Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
blend of gemstone and diamond will add a touch of classic elegance to any jewelry collection. About the
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Citrine and Rubellite Yellow Gold Mogul Drop Earrings
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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Citrine, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz, Emeralds and Diamonds Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
successful collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Ethiopian Opal 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Band with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Peridot Diamond Earrings
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 Unknown Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Limited Edition Yellow Gold Boulder Opal and Diamonds Hex Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
successful collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Earrings with 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Green Tourmaline, Black Onyx and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
successful collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Tourmaline, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline and Blue Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
many successful collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Earrings with 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Prasiolite Quartz Ring with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Moon Quartz Leaf Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself and reflects positive energy. Coming from a country of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Prasiolite and Morganite Diamond Earrings
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 Unknown Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Cross Ring with 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 North American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Blue Topaz, Mother of Pearl and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
brand showcases jewelry that speaks for itself and reflects positive energy. Coming from a country of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

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

2010s Unknown Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Peridot and Blue Topaz 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 Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Pink Sapphire Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
successful collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

Syna Yellow Gold Ring with Peridot, Black Onyx and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
many successful collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Peridot, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Syna Yellow Gold London Blue Topaz and Tsavorites Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
many successful collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases
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2010s Thai Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

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

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

2010s American Contemporary Used Jewellery Showcases

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Used Jewellery Showcases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used jewellery showcases for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used jewellery showcases — often made from glass, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Used jewellery showcases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Used jewellery showcases are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Baroque and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Used Jewellery Showcases?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,825, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $32,000 highest priced.

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.