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Vintage Tanzanite and Diamond Gold Cluster Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
0.84” w x 0.80” h. Hand crafted in 14 Karat White Gold. Ring size 7, we offer ring resizing. The ring
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald Shaker Pendant 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed emerald shaker pendant crafted in 10 karat yellow gold. Small emeralds are set
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
meticulously set in 18K white gold.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch
18K White Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch
$20,800 Sale Price
35% Off
Bikini Babe Diamond Pendant 10k Yellow Gold Charm Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond 'Bikini Babe' pendant crafted in 10k yellow gold (circa 1990s
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Cut Diamond Gold Eternity Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
28 Emerald Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 2.70tcw; G-VS Quality. Hand crafted 18K White Gold mounting
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k White/Yellow Gold Scarf Pin Broche
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage brooch, crafted in 14k yellow and white gold, showcases timeless elegance and refined
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch- This classic cameo brooch depicts a lovely lady in
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

Lavender Chalcedony Diamond Gold Drop Statement Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
); approx. diamond weight: .72ct; expertly Hand crafted in 14k white gold. A must have you'll enjoy for
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

0.77 Carats Diamond Gold Heart Necklace
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Fun Necklace The necklace is 18K White Gold There are 0.77 Carat G/H VS Diamonds The necklace
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Gold Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphires with a small diamond in the middle by 2 elements in 14 K white gold and 16 small round
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octopus Necklace Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Eyes Ocean Sea Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct & beautifully detailed Octopus necklace crafted in 14 karat yellow & white gold. Two
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

70s Vintage Unicorn Pendant Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Unique stylish vintage Unicorn pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s). One
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, 18 Kt White Gold, 14 Kt White Gold and 9 Kt White Gold.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing necklace mounted with coral and onyx; Between of them, structures in 14 kt white gold and 9
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Green Onyx Oval Cabs Gold Diamonds Natural Lapis Lazuli Flat Plain Drop Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
set in white Gold, Diamonds and Enamels. We always put particular attention on the details of the
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Natural Green Onyx Cab Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
. each,for total diamonds weight of 0,6 carat.4.7 grams of 14 kt. white gold,black enamel American Size
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1990s Thai Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

1970s 1 Carat Diamond and White Gold Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning pair of vintage 1970s 1 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cufflinks; part of our
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1970s Unknown Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon White Gold Diamond Ruby White Gold Pin Clip
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby Pin Clip by Cartier. With 52 Round brilliant cut
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1990s French Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

White Gold 9k Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
9k white gold ring centered with round-cut white stones. Size: 54. Gross weight: 1.56 grams.
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold, White Gold

Rectangular Onyx White Gold Cufflinks
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These sophisticated rectangular onyx and white gold cufflinks exude timeless elegance. The front
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1980s American Retro Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Safe Combination White Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
in 18k white gold. Sku: 872
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1990s French Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

1960s White Gold Brooch with Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Milano, MI
vintage jewelry lovers. Main Features: Period: 1960s Material: 18ct white gold Use: Convertible brooch
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1960s European Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Vintage Skier Pendant Articulated Diamond Eyes 14k Yellow Gold Charm Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage skier pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Two
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Cartier Safe Combination White Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
in 18k white gold. Sku:872
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1990s French Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Made of 18 karat yellow and white gold, turquoise, diamonds and rubies, the Retro ring features an
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1940s French Retro Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Eli Frei Ruby White Gold Cufflinks
By Eli Frei
Located in New York, NY
Eli Frei ruby white gold cufflinks French-cut rubies set on 18 karat white gold Size: width 8 mm
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Late 20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Flamingo Pendant Diamond Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large Brooch Bird Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Flamingo pendant crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s). Old mine
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Brooch with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite brooch, crafted from 18K white gold, is designed in the shape of a delicate flower
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari High Jewelry 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Heart Pendant Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Bulgari High Jewelry 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Heart Pendant Necklace An exceptional
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1970s Italian Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Diamond Brooch in White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This little Diamond Tree in White Gold 750 is set with 13 Brilliants approximate 1.30 ct, 17
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1990s Unknown Arts and Crafts Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Laughing Buddha Crystal and Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Hand crafted Natural White Crystal Laughing Buddha Pendant, set in 14k white gold
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Three Leaves Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning brooch featuring very nice, beautiful clean diamonds set in 18 karat white gold. It
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1980s Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

80s Vintage 0.75ct Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond necklace crafted in 18 karat 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michele Della Valle White Black Diamond Zebra White Gold Brooch
By Michele della Valle
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Black And White Diamonds Zebra Brooch by Michele Della Valle. With Round brilliant
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20th Century Swiss Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Hand Painted Mother of Pearl 14k Gold Diamonds Ruby Cabs Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
small diamond in the middle by 2 elements in 14 K white gold and 16 small round brilliant cut diamonds
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1990s Chinese Arts and Crafts Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large 80s Diamond Earrings Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Fine Statement Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pair of large vintage diamond earrings crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Diamonds
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Pillow Cushion Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Blue Sapphires, approx. 1.79tcw and Diamonds, approx. 0.38tcw. Hand crafted in 18K White Gold
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

c1995 Cartier Trinity Bangle Bracelet Sz 17 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier Trinity bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (with a rose, white and
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1990s Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

14K White Gold Bracelet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Solid 14K White Gold Cartier Style Cuff Bracelet W/Screw Design Accents Patinated / polished
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20th Century Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

White Gold

10K White Gold Vintage Diamond Pin 0.03ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage pin with a diamond in 10k white gold. Stamped 10k and weighs 2.2 grams. The diamond is an
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Mid-20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Ruby White Diamonds White Gold Fashion Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple and elegant ring in 14K white gold mounted with 3.24 ct of amazing big ruby and 2.42 ct of
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1980s Retro Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Carat Diamond Solitaire Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Delicate Ring. The ring is 14K white gold. The center stone is a 0.50ct F/G VS The stone is a
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20th Century American Edwardian Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage White Gold Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 13k white gold brooch features a graceful combination of diamonds and pearls, creating
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Diamond White Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond white gold bracelet, made in Italy Very nice and white round-cut diamonds of 2.50 carats
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Late 20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold and Diamond Fish Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
White Gold and Diamond Fish Brooch 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fish Brooch, the fish set with
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

c1980s Cartier Double C Diamond Bracelet 18k Tri Gold Cuff Vintage Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier 'Double C' cuff bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow, white & rose gold (circa 1980s
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Gold, White Gold, and Diamond Heart Charm
Located in Princeton, NJ
A very cute and highly fashionable 18 karat yellow and white gold solid heart charm, embellished
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.35 Carat Diamond Gold Engagement Band Set
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Gold Engagement Band Set The set is 18K White & Yellow Gold The Center Stone is 0.35 Carats
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20th Century British Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Modernist Cufflink Set
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant White Gold Diamond Modernist Cufflink Set from the 1960's. Textured and high polished 14k
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1960s American Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond Star Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 16" Chain Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Cartier diamond star necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Vintage Flower Diamond Pin 14K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Flower Diamond Pin in 14K White Gold. The pin features 51 round diamonds. Approximately
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz Double Heart Gold Vintage Pendant Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
; weighing approx 0.07 Carat. Hand crafted 14k White Gold mounting. Suspended from a 14k White Gold chain
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K white gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an octagonal shaped orange shell cameo
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.23 Carat Emerald GIA and Diamond Gold Statement Bracelet Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
weighing approx. 5.50tcw. Approx. dimensions 6.1”L x 0.3”W. Hand set in Hand crafted 18K White Gold
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Sz 7 Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage emerald diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Emerald
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

Harry Winston 18k White Gold Signature Engraved Cufflinks
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston 18k White Gold Signature Engraved Cufflinks Details: Material: 18k white gold Length
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20th Century Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Earrings Pearl Drop White Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Earrings Pearl Drop White Gold. Pearl height: Approximately 11.05 millimeters each. Pearl width
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1990s Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

6.50 Carat Vivid Blue Tanzanite Diamond Drop Gold Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Diamonds: 2.32 Carats; color: E/F, clarity: VS. Hand crafted in 18K White Gold setting with post and
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage White Gold Jewelry

Materials

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

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Vintage White Gold Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of vintage white gold jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4217 vintage editions and 624 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of vintage white gold jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a choice in our collection of vintage white gold jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and Bulgari are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of vintage white gold jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 2729, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of vintage white gold jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage White Gold Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of vintage white gold jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $234,010, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,426.

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.