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KJL 1980s MuseumCollectedDesigner TwoStrandResin Boxed MidnightRose Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
one cut and polished from light-filled saturated-white chalcedony, which is a hard semi-precious stone
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

A 19th century chalcedony, amethyst and silver brooch circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
hold the oval opaque white polished chalcedony stone which has a bevelled edge and a concave surface
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Murano Opal Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro, Aldo Nason, Fornasa De Murano A L Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white with orange to green "Chalcedony" surface
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass, Glass

Vintage Shadowbox Wall Art Geode Chalcedony Agate Crystal Rock Slices 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century shadowbox framed array of nine blue, gray, and white striped agate / chalcedony
Category

Late 20th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Agate

20K White Gold 4.05 carat Aquaprase Ring size 4.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
20K white gold ring featuring a 4.05 carat aquaprase. The rectangular cabochon cut chalcedony is a
Category

Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, White Gold

Calcite with Huelandite and Stilbite on Chalcedony Matrix from Jalgaon, Maharas
Located in New York, NY
lustrous pink Stilbite crystals on gradient powder-blue to white-druzy Chalcedony matrix. 52 lbs, 10.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Alex Jona Rock Crystal White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Octagonal Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold cufflinks with octagonal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Chalcedony, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Whi...

Fourteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Earrings by Artist with Topazes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
white gold and feature tender blue chalcedonies measuring 15x15x3 mm. The delicate and fresh blue gems
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Ring Cabochon Calcedoni White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance and charm of this Art Deco-style ring in 18-carat white gold, topped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Chrysoprase Solitaire Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 11.7x10mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.94 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (We can custom size
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Piramid Cabochon Grey Moonstone in 18k White Gold Pendant
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Piramid Cabouchon Grey Moonstone in 18k white Gold pendant Beautiful nude colour gems rings in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Piramid Cabochon Grey Moonstone in 18k White Gold ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Piramid Cabouchon Grey Moonstone in 18k white Gold ring Beautiful nude colour gems rings in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Claris-A Modern Onyx and Diamond Midnight White Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This cocktail ring in 18K white gold features a bold sculptural design built around a carved onyx
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels Interlocking Claw 6.22 Black White Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
sterling silver. These stunning earrings are set in 3.45-carats green chalcedony and illuminated with 6.22
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterl...

Oval Ring 18k Yellow Gold / White Gold, Opal Vitreous Enamel, 6 Diamonds 0.06 Ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
cut, chalcedony Reference: V1023/OP/79/00/104 Material: 18k yellow gold / white gold Vitreous enamel
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Multi-Gem Floral Bouquet Brooch White Gold Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
and multi-color chalcedony, the polished white gold stems further embellished with lively green
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Gianni Lazzaro Sapphire Turquoise Diamond White 18K Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds 40-0,38 ct HSI Blue Sapphire 8-3,31ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Minimalistic White Gold Pendant Necklace with Minty Prasiolite Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer minimalistic contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18K white gold with a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Yellow Opal Tiger s Eye Carnelian Fox Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
in 18 karat white gold. Alterations can be made in Yellow or White Gold. The bars variations are
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Hematite, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, O...

Cartier High Jewelry Géometrie &Contrastes Emerald Turquoise White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Emerald cabochons, Chalcedony, Skarn, Turquoise, Black Laquer Necklace by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, White Gold

Diamond Ruby 1.50 Cluster Earrings Round Oval Studs Modern 18 Karat White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
the centre on each earring is surrounded by 10 white stunning diamonds, 20 diamonds for both, weighing
Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Dia...

Ruby 1.29 Ct Cluster Pendant 18 Kt White Gold Round Brilliant 0.60 Carat Diamond
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut white stunning diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H clarity SI, the ruby weighs
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...

18K Gold 5.73 carat Aquaprase Ring Size 7.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold 5.73 carat aquaprase ring. The rectangular cabochon cut chalcedony is a light
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Chalcodony Sapphire 3.45ct. Ring in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover the elegance of our Blue Chalcedony Ring from the Sunita Nahata Collection. Perfect for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bon Ton cocktail ring in 18ct Rose Gold with Azure Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Valenza, IT
The five-petals flower represents the icon of the Maison and evokes a woman with an elegant, harmonious and sophisticated lifestyle. The Bon Ton collection, whose symbol is this very...
Category

2010s Italian Romantic Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Gold

Quartz Crystal Ring White Enamel Coctail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crystal Quartz Cocktail Ring in White Enamel and 14k Gold Plate – J Dauphin The Crystal Quartz
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Crystal, Enamel, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

David Yurman 3.44 ct Quatrefoil Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
chalcedony. It has a total weight of approximately 3.44 carats, consisting of 232 round brilliant cut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt White Gold, Diamonds and Chalcedony Ring
Located in Cattolica, IT
A beautiful ring with an imposting size. The top measures approximately 2cm x 2.4cm. This ring is constructed of 18 kt white gold with a total weight of 13.15 grams. The chalcedony h...
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Figural Lion Brooch with a Diamond Set Mane, App. 0.21 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
. The brooch is finished with cabachon cut, medium green color green chalcedony eyes, bezel set. Marks
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Scarselli GIA Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Blue Floral Earrings By Rebecca Koven
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
white, round brilliant cut diamonds and lilac blue chalcedony. Chalcedony is a gemstone consisting of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Transformer Sculptural Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
request this piece in white, rose, or black gold, with your choice of gemstone, such as topaz, garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Blossom Transformer Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary brooch is encrusted with five round diamonds and a cabochon blue quartz drop, and has been featured in a review by Vogue UA. We use...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Black Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
ct rose cut black onyx .68 ct white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Green Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18k gold and sterling silver. These beautiful claw earrings are handset in 27.45 carat green onyx and .50 carat of sparkling diamonds. Exquisitely framed in signature "Meghn...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Chalcedony, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Meghna Jewels Claw Rubies Green Onyx Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Fierce and stunning, these statement-making Claw earrings are handcrafted in 18K gold and sterling silver. A stunning combination of 3.0 ct rubies, 32.0 ct green onyx & 1.25 ct diamo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Chalcedony, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Green Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Bora Bora Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These Bora Bora earrings are cast in 18K gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 20.57 carat green onyx and 4.63 carat of diamond pave arches. Complimentary conversion to clip-o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Chalcedony, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Meghna Jewels Claw Green Onyx Diamonds Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
onyx and clip closure. Handcrafted of 18K gold & Sterling silver. Set in white pave diamonds and rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Chalcedony, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Diamonds and Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom contemporary pendant neckalce is encrusted with five round diamonds and a cabochon blue quartz drop, and has been featured in a review by Vogue ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Meghna Jewels Claw Double Drop Earrings Green Onyx and Diamonds
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
exclusive pieces. Available in White gold, Rose Gold and Yellow Gold finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Chalcedony, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Marquise Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18k gold and sterling silver. These beautiful marquise earrings are handset in 4.80 carat black onyx and .60 carat of sparkling diamonds. Exquisitely framed in signature "Meg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Green Onyx Marquise Meghna Jewels Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18k gold and sterling silver. These beautiful marquise earrings are handset in 4.80 carat green onyx and .60 carat of sparkling diamonds. Exquisitely framed in signature "Me...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx Diamond Meghna Jewels Claw Half Moon Studs
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These distinctive stud earrings are modern twist to fine jewelry, cast in 14K gold and sterling silver. It is hand set in 16.0-ct black onyx & .67 ct of sparkling diamonds in signat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Scarab 14k Yellow Gold Multicolor Gemstone Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Gemstones Featured: All Dyed and Hand Carved 1 Black Onyx 1 Orange & White Agate 1 Green Chalcedony 1
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Quartz, Tiger s Eye, Y...

Art Deco Platinum Charms on Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Onyx and of course lots of Diamonds. I purchased two of these all different charms, if
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Ruby, Blue S...

Art Deco Platinum Charms on Bracelet
Art Deco Platinum Charms on Bracelet
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Rock Crystal and Blue Topaz Twisted Gold Drop Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Drop Earring This elegant earring measures two inches long. The top cushion is shaped Rock Crystal that measures half an inch wide. The mi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Topaz,...

Large GUM DROP Earrings with Peridot and Pink Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Yellow or white Gold. They can be made in ANY color stone combination that you would like! Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Jade, 18k Gold, ...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rubies and Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
or White Gold. The bars variations are Onyx, White Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Mother of pearl, Malachite
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Emerald, Hematite, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Mal...

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Aquamarine Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Bracelet has 1.80 Carats of White Diamonds. This Bracelet has 0.70 Carats of Black Modern Round
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cu...

Christina Addison Large GUM DROP Ring with Citrine and Blue Topaz and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke 18kt Large Three Stone Gum GUM DROP™ with Citrine (approximately ~8 cts) and two Pale Blue topaz(approximately ~10 cts total ) , and four diamonds weighing ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tsavorit...

Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
crafted 19th-century cameo brooch featuring a female bust delicately carved in white-over-gray banded
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal and Twisted Gold Drop Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Twisted Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Drop Earring This elegant earring measures and inch and a half long. The top cushion is shaped Rock Crystal that measures half an inch w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Crystal,...

Citrine pink topaz gold Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Three Stone Ring with Citrine, Pink Topaz and Rope Twist Border with split shank detail. The ring features three faceted cushion cut stones surrounded by twi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Iolite, Jade, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Topa...

18 Karat Gold Butterfly Intaglio Multicolor Rainbow Baguette Circle Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold butterfly intaglio multicolor rainbow taper baguette circle earrings. "Butterfly in the Garden Earrings." This one of a kind designer piece is inspired by an at...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, M...

Blue and Pink Topaz Gold Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Three Stone Ring with Rope Twist Border with split shank detail. The ring features three faceted cushion cut stones surrounded by twisted gold rope. The center Bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Crystal,...

Vintage Rare OMEGA Slide Wristwatch Multiple Charms in Various Stones 14k Gold
By Omega
Located in San Diego, CA
cut rubellite tourmaline, round giant garnet cabochon and white & green chalcedony cameo. Wrist size 6
Category

Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Lapiz Lazuli Ring Cocktail Ring Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: – Blue Chalcedony in White Enamel – Blue Aquamarine in White Enamel/ Black Enamel – Transparent Quartz in
Category

2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedony) formation. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

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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.