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32.23 Carat Chalcedony Crown Ring with Sapphire and Amethyst
Located in Hong Kong, HK
the perfect balance of artistry and elegance. Gold 18K White Gold 21.024g Chalcedony 32.23ct
Category

2010s Asian Dome Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

25.71 Carats Chalcedony and Diamond Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Chalcedony & Diamond Earrings The earrings are 14K Rose Gold Chalcedony Stones 25.71Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

25.85 Carats Chalcedony Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly Beautiful Chalcedony Earrings The earrings are 14K Rose Gold There are 0.47 Carats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

26.63 Carats Chalcedony and Amethyst Diamond Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Amethyst & Chalcedony Earrings accented with romantic Diamond Halo The earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sunita Nahata Chalcedony Sapphire 3.56ct. Pendant in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
timeless addition to your collection Blue Chalcedony and Blue Sapphire Pendant in 18Karat White Gold with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Chalcedony Black Onyx Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Step into the glamour of a bygone era with our 1930's Art Deco chalcedony black onyx diamond gold
Category

Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

.925 Sterling Silver Chalcedony Diamond Accent Drop and Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
-cut Chalcedony, natural in origin and heat-treated to enhance its mesmerizing greenish-gray hue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Sunita Nahata Blue Chalcedony 7.56ct. Earrings in 14KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, making it a timeless addition to your collection Blue Chalcedony and Drop Earrings in 14Karat White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Blue Chalcedony 3.60ct. Pendant in 14KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
timeless addition to your collection Blue Chalcedony Pendant in 14Karat White Gold with White Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Chalcedony Flower Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The delicate hued blue chalcedony illustrates a bloomed flower. The crystal is carved into
Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

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

Sunita Nahata Chalcedony Sapphire 7.15ct. Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18Karat White Gold with White Diamond. Blue Chalcedony: 7.15 carat, 12X6mm size, marquise shape. Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 karat Chalcedony Gemstone and Diamond Halo Pendant With Chain
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This stunning pendant features a rectangular shaped Chalcedony and diamond halo, measuring 14.20 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov 12.09 Carats Lavender Chalcedony Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish pendant necklace, showcasing a 12.09 carats cabochon lavender chalcedony. Accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Chalcedony Dangle Earrings Diamonds 32 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Chalcedonies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...

19.03 Carats Green Agate Chalcedony Diamond Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Green Agate and Chalcedony Drop earrings with Diamonds Set in 14K Yellow Gold 19.03Ct of Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Gold Art Deco Style Bracelet with Natural Chalcedonies
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco style bracelet is made of 18 karat white gold and features 6 natural chalcedonies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Moonstone Chalcedony Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Statement Drop Nordstrom
Located in McLeansville, NC
- Natural Chalcedony - Round Shape, White Color Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.7 Grams Measurements: 45.7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, Yellow Gold

Chalcedony Pebble Pearl Drop Earrings In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
green chalcedony gemstones and white baroque pearls. Gemstone size - approx. 10 x 14mm Total length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Sterling Silver

24.47 Carat Medallion Cabochon Chalcedony Ring Pink Sapphire and Tsavorite Halo
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing the epitome of elegance and sophistication - the mesmerizing Chalcedony Halo Ring
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Chalcedony Dangle Earrings Diamonds 32 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Chalcedonies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...

Striped Madagascar Chalcedony Drop Earrings Natural Black Diamond with Pave
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Striped Madagascar Chalcedony Drop Earrings Natural Black Diamond with Pave These elegant
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Diamond Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony is paired with Tahitian pearls is these simply elegant dangle earrings. The 10 x
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Chalcedony Dangle Earrings Diamonds 32 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Chalcedonies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...

Blue Sapphire and Chalcedony Dangle Earrings Diamonds 32 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural 2 Chalcedonies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White...

Meghna Jewels Claw Half Moon Green Chalcedony Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
silver, green chalcedony and diamonds. The iridescent 16.0-ct rose cut green chalcedony is surrounded by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Sugarloaf Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf cut chalcedony. When for most of the gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Large GUM DROP Earrings with Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke Large 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ earrings with cabochon chalcedony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Zorab Creation Carnelian and Yellow Chalcedony Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
blooming petals made from 11.17 carats of Carnelian and 11.17 carats of Yellow Chalcedony, this symbolic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Palladium, 18k Gold

AGL Certified Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire Diamond Chalcedony Drop Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
throughout. The sparkling gem-encrusted flowers are surrounded by a halo of carved Chalcedony. Each earring
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Alhambra Long Necklace 20 Chalcedony Motifs 18k Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
, chalcedony. Looking for the perfect match? We also offer the Van Cleef & Arpels 5 Motif bracelet in white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lavender Chalcedony Diamond Gold Drop Statement Earrings Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply beautiful elegant Diamond and Lavender Chalcedony Dangle Earrings; pavé round brilliant cut
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

20th Century Cabochon Chalcedony Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
important cabochon of chalcedony retained with 4x2 claws. This one is surmounted on both sides by a rose-cut
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

20 Carats Blue Sapphire Cabs Gold Diamonds Pear Shape Chalcedony Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
6x8 mm and weighing 20 Carats set together in 14 Kt white gold with 2 small diamonds in the center
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

10.82 Carat Chalcedony and 0.78 Carat Ruby Crown Head Turner Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A stunning vivid red 0.78 carat Oval Ruby is set as a crown on a 10.82 carat Chalcedony. Chalcedony
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt white gold Gum Drop earrings with iolite (approximately 2.5 cts each), chalcedony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, White Gold

61.22 Carats Chalcedony Purple Jade Sapphire Gold Drop Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
white diamonds & blue sapphires. There are 21.00ct in Purple Color Jade & 61.22ct Chalcedony. With
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold,...

Mini GUM DROP Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamond Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Fine Jewelry Mini 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ earrings with faceted Iolite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Earrings by Artist Light Blue Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
Medvedeva. The earrings have 15x15x3 mm blue natural chalcedonies that are transparent and open to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

49.31 Carats Chalcedony Pink Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Chalcedony Earrings Surrounded by Pink Sapphire & Diamonds The earrings are 14K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...

Michael Kneebone Golden Chalcedony Yellow Sapphire Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Golden chalcedony briolette in a rich yellow/orange color dangle from white button pearls that are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pea...

Yellow Gold Modern Clip-On Earrings with Round Diamonds and Chalcedonies
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These 14 karat yellow gold clip-on drop earrings with detachable cabochon green opaque chalcedony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Modern Transformer Earrings with Diamonds and Chalcedonies
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings with detachable cabochon green chalcedony drops and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Emerald 5.90ct. Earring in 18KYG with Chalcedony and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
: Zambia. Green Chalcedony: 5.758 carat drop shape - 14x6 size - 2 pieces. Diamonds: 3.331 carat, G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Green Blue Chalcedony And Diamond Flower Motif Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k yellow gold ring. This pretty yellow gold contemporary ring has an oval, green- blue chalcedony
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Large GUM DROP Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke Large 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ earrings with iolite (approximately 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

35.45 Carat Chalcedony Sapphire and Amethyst Earrings and Necklace Set
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful and Special Chalcedony Set The earrings are 14K Rose Gold with 0.33ct Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

Cartier Paris Tankissine Chevalier Ring 18Kt Gold 8.65 Cts Blue Gray Chalcedony
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier. This cocktail ring was part of the Tank collection, named Tankissime and crafted in solid white
Category

1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB offers Wedgewood Jasperware pendant Tibetan silver chalcedony Lapis necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Blue and white, Jasperware, brooch Pendant necklace. This
Category

Mid-20th Century English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Alex Jona Chalcedony Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
chalcedonies, blue sapphires and 0.12 carats of white diamonds. Size: US 6/ EU 12. Can be sized to any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, ...

Fourteen Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Ink Ring with Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This 14 karat rose gold ring showcases a 15x15x8 mm chalcedony and has been featured in Harper's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Chalcedony Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Owl" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.04 Carats of Black Modern Round Cut Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k G...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring with Sugarloaf Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf cut chalcedony. When for most of the gem it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Yellow Gold Chalcedony Diamond Art Deco Ring - 18k Flat Cut Corner Rect Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
- 1930s Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Chalcedony Cut: Flat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Medium GUM DROP Ring with Cabochon Chalcedony and Iolite and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Bespoke Medium 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ ring with Chalcedony Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Iolite, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John C. Rinker Chalcedony, Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Chalcedony, Diamond, & Blue sapphire Chalcedony Cut: Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Medium GUM DROP™ Earrings with faceted Iolite, Cabochon Chalcedony and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Bug on a Rock" Gold Insect on Agate; Ruby, Sapphire Accents Chalcedony Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
winged insect (a mayfly?) in 14 karat rose gold with bright ruby eyes and white gold wings set with six
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

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White Chalcedony For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the white chalcedony you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range 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 96 antique edition and 283 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a white chalcedony may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a white chalcedony has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier and Christina Addison are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a white chalcedony, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a White Chalcedony?

The price for a white chalcedony starts at $380 and tops out at $250,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,788.

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.