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H. FRED SKAGGS Sterling Turquoise Ring
By H. Fred Skaggs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sterling silver and turquoise cigar band style ring created by Fred Skaggs of Arizona. Ring
Category

1960s American Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Fred Paris 18 Karat Gold Leo Zodiac Pendant
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Fred Paris 18 Karat Gold Leo Zodiac Pendant. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, signed Fred
Category

1970s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Paris Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Cable Bracelet
By Fred Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Fred Paris 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Cable Bracelet. Inner circumference is 6.5 inches.
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Fred Tag Collection Graduation Diamond Plaque Yellow Gold Pendant
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
: H Clarity: VS Hallmarks: French, eagle’s head Condition: Very Good Signature: FRED, pendant
Category

1990s French Contemporary Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Paris Libra Zodiac Modernist Extra Large Gold Pendant
By Fred Paris
Located in Greenwich, CT
The zodiac sign libra symbolizes balance and harmony, and this Fred Paris modernist libra
Category

1970s French Modernist Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Fred Paris Dome Ring with Citrine
By Fred Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
citrine in a setting of thick 'woven' gold wires, signed Fred Paris. weight: 19.57 grams size: 18 mm / 7
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold

Rare FRED PARIS Mystery Ruby Diamond Set Leaf Pin Pendant, France 18kt
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
Captivating FRED Paris 18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Leaf Pin Brooch Elevate your jewelry
Category

1990s French Contemporary Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Fred Paris Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Fred Paris Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring. Featuring one heart shaped sapphire
Category

1980s Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred of Paris Diamond White Gold Star Band Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Southampton, PA
Fred of Paris has created an unabashed design bursting with timeless glare. Unlike shooting stars
Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fred of Paris diamond Gold 4-Leaf Clover Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Southampton, PA
Fortune smiles and luxury shimmers in this glorious creation from Fred of Paris. The 18K yellow
Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Fred Paris Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Brooch
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century Fred Paris Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Brooch. Featuring one round
Category

1960s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

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

Fred Paris Diamond Liens de Coeurs Necklace and Earring Set
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elegance associated with Fred Paris jewelry.
Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

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

Fred Of Paris Vintage 18k Gold Multigem Earrings
By Fred Paris
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning pair of colourful clip earring by Fred of Paris circa 1970. Modelled in 18k yellow gold
Category

1970s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

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

Fred Paris Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings, 18k
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fred Paris Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond Earrings made in 18k Yellow Gold. The total
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

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

Fred Paris 1.70 Carat Diamond Gold Open Link Chain Necklace
By Fred Paris
Located in Stamford, CT
18k yellow gold link necklace. 7 Round diamonds set in center links. Made in France, signed Fred
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Paris Pisces Zodiac Vintage Large Gold Rectangular Plaque Pendant
By Fred Paris
Located in Greenwich, CT
great strength and stamina. This powerful Fred Paris Pisces zodiac vintage 18 yellow gold large
Category

1970s French Modernist Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Fred Paris Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bypass Heart Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Fred Paris Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bypass Heart Ring. Featuring six round brilliant cut
Category

1960s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Fred Paris Cross Over Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
. Signed Fred - Paris. Ca 1980.
Category

1980s French Contemporary Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

A pair of 18 Carat Gold Fred Paris Hoop Earrings
By Fred Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of large, twisted, 18 carat yellow gold hoop earrings, signed Fred, Paris. weight: 14.1
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Fish Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Fred Paris Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Fish Ring. Featuring 12 single cut diamonds
Category

1970s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Fred Paris Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Fred Paris Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring. Featuring 24 round brilliant, 16
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Gold Necklace by Fred, Design by Miroslav Brozek
By Fred Paris
Located in Paris, FR
yellow gold. Circa 1980 - Limited Edition - Signed FRED and Miroslav Brozek ( sculptor, companion of
Category

1980s French Artist Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Gold

Fred of Paris Diamond Emerald and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
By Fred Paris
Located in Southampton, PA
this elegant 18K yellow gold necklace from Fred of Paris. Included Items: Manufacturer's Box
Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

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

Fred of Paris Diamond Emerald and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
By Fred Paris
Located in Southampton, PA
this elegant 18K yellow gold necklace from Fred of Paris. Included Items: Manufacturer's Box
Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

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

Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold Lapis Ring Vintage Fully Hallmarked
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Lapis Ring Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and
Category

1970s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fred of Paris Large Sized Capricorn Zodiac Pendant Circa 1970
By Fred Paris
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Capricorn pendant by Fred of Paris. A Large sized 2 1/8" x 1 3/8" 9 (with attached bale) 18k
Category

1970s French Modernist Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Fred Paris Fancy Rolo Link Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Fred Paris
Located in London, England
A vintage Fred Paris fancy rolo link chain necklace in 18-karat yellow gold. The necklace is
Category

20th Century British Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fred of Paris Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 3.54 Ctw In VVS Diamond
By Fred
Located in Miami, FL
France by the jewelry house of Fred Joaillier, back in the late 1980's. This gem set pair has been
Category

1980s French Modernist Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

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

FRED SKAGGS Chrysoprase Carnelian Sterling Silver Ring
By H. Fred Skaggs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare and impressive chrysoprase and carnelian ring by H. Fred Skaggs of Scottsdale, Arizona
Category

1960s American Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Quartz, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver

Fred of Paris White Coral Yellow Gold Earring and Ring Set
By Fred Paris
Located in Southampton, PA
Creamy white coral gives this jewelry set from Fred of Paris an exceptionally lavish look. The set
Category

20th Century French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

FRED PARIS 18k White Gold Diamond Aquarius Zodiac Pendant Necklace Vintage
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k White Gold & Diamond Aquarius Zodiac Necklace Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Fred Paris 1.11 Carat GIA Certified Heart-Shaped Diamond Gold Necklace
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ultimate sign of love and affection from Fred Paris. This necklace features a 1.11 carat heart
Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fred Paris 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Zodiac Aries Pendant
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Zodiac Aries Pendant This is a beautiful Fred Paris
Category

1970s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

18k Gold

FRED PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald Necklace
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Necklace 1980s Vintage Here
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Fred Paris French 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Leopard Ring
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Fred Paris French 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Leopard Ring. Crafted in 18 karat yellow
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Brand, Fred Material, 750 K18YG Gem Stone, Citrine #52 Ring Width
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Citrine Cocktail Ring Vintage Fully Hallmarked Here is your chance to
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Citrine

Fred of Paris 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch
By Fred Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Fred of Paris 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K White Gold with pave diamonds
Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Fred Jewellery

Fred Paris Mid-20th Century Diamond and Gold ‘Door Knocker’ Earrings
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold earrings with diamonds by Fred Paris. The door
Category

1970s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

FRED PARIS 18k White Gold, Diamond Steel Sagittarius Zodiac Pendant Vintage
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k White Gold, Diamond & Steel Sagittarius Zodiac Pendant Vintage Circa 1970s Here is
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Steel

Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Ring Vintage Fully Hallmarked
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Wave Ring Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fred of Paris Ruby Gold Double Decker Plane Pendant
By Fred Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
: Fred of Paris. weight: 8.5 grams dimensions pendant: 2.6 x 2.4 cm. length chain: 40 cm
Category

1970s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Rubelite, 18k Gold

Vintage Fred Paris Baguette-Cut Diamond Half-Eternity Band in Platinum
By Fred Paris
Located in London, England
Diamonds approximately 0.55 carats in total, G colour, VS clarity. A vintage Fred Paris baguette
Category

20th Century British Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fred Paris Vintage Gold Onyx Door Knocker Clip Earrings
By Fred Paris
Located in Greenwich, CT
Knock! Knock! Who's there? It is a vintage pair of Fred Paris 18 karat yellow gold and black onyx
Category

1980s French Contemporary Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

18k Gold

Fred of Paris Diamond Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Fred Paris
Located in Southampton, PA
enchanting bracelet from Fred of Paris where luxurious 18K yellow gold is set with approximately 1.00 carat
Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

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

1970 s Fred Paris 18k gold, onyx, coral and diamond sautoire
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1970s sautoire by Fred Paris consists of a beautifully delicate, completely hand
Category

1970s French Contemporary Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

FRED PARIS 18k Yellow Gold, Hematite Diamond Necklace Bracelet Set 1980s
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Hematite & Diamond Necklace & Bracelet Suite 1980s Vintage Here is
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Yellow Gold

Fred Leighton 1.62 Carats Round Diamonds and Carved Turquoise Dangle Earrings
By Fred Leighton
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful work of art by designer Fred Leighton! These earrings feature carved Turquoise drops
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Fred Paris Modernist Open Link Diamond Necklace 1.7ctw in 18k Yellow Gold
By Fred Paris
Located in Fairfield, CT
Introducing a luxurious 18 karat yellow gold chain by Fred Paris. This exquisite chain is set with
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Paris 1970s Diamond Heart Loop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Fred Paris
Located in Fairfield, CT
Fred Paris 1970s Diamond Heart Loop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold These 18K yellow gold diamond
Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Paris Heart Ruby Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Accents, 1970s
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant feminine bangle created by Fred Paris in the 1970s. Colorful and wearable, the bracelet is
Category

1970s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold Wave Ring Vintage Fully Signed Numbered Rare
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold Wave Ring Vintage Rare Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Yellow Gold

Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Drop Earrings w/Movement, Circa 1980s
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Drop Earrings with Movement Circa 1980s Vintage Here is your
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fred Leighton by Charles Oudin White Gold Diamond Tonneau Case Quartz Wristwatch
By Fred Leighton
Located in Dallas, TX
Fred Leighton by Charles Oudin Diamond Watch - Quartz. 18K White Gold Tonneau case with 32
Category

20th Century Swiss Retro Vintage Fred Jewellery

Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Force 10 Choker Necklace Vintage
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Force 10 Choker Necklace Vintage Here is your chance
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Fred of Paris 1970 Bracelet in Textured 18kt Yellow Gold with Graduated Corals
By Fred Paris
Located in Miami, FL
France by the jewelry house of Fred Joaillier, back in the 1970's. This one of a kind piece has been
Category

1970s French Modernist Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fred Paris 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Sapphire Link Bracelet, circa 1980s
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fred Paris 18k Yellow & White Gold & Sapphire Link Bracelet Circa 1980s Here is your chance to
Category

1980s French Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

FRED LEIGHTON New York Sculptural Earrings In Makassar Ebony 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Fred Leighton
Located in Miami, FL
in New York City by the iconic jewelry house of Fred Leighton. The earrings have been crafted with
Category

1970s American Modernist Vintage Fred Jewellery

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Vintage Fred Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage fred jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 25 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage fred jewellery may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage fred jewellery over the years, but those made by Fred Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a vintage fred jewellery featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A marquise cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our vintage fred jewellery for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Fred Jewellery?

Prices for a vintage fred jewellery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $175 and can go as high as $12,274, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,450.

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.