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Garnet Tennis Bracelet 10 Carats 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 36 Garnets = 10.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Silver Plate, St...

Contemporary 18K White Gold Oval Garnet and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This contemporary cocktail ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a vivid oval-cut garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Addison, TX
This modern vintage design includes a one of a kind rich emerald cut Garnet. The Garnet has a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tsavorite Green Garnet and Rosecut Diamond White Gold Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
garnet, named after Tsavo Park in Kenya, takes center stage in an elegant cocktail ring that will make
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2010s Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rhodolite Garnet Ring White Zircon Setting 3.15 Carats
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Rhodolite Garnet = 1.55 Carats 8 White Zircons = 1.60 Carats Metal: Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Zircon, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.03ct Diamond and Garnet Pendant Necklace
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
new, this LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.03 ct Diamond and Garnet Necklace comes with a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Garnet Tennis Bracelet 12.20 Carats 14K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 24 Garnets = 12.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Silver Plate, St...

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 5.50ct. Pendant in 14KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
or celebration. Its captivating garnet and white diamond set in 14-karat yellow gold are intended to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Pendant and Chain 18 Karat White Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
An tsavorite garnet and diamond pendant and chain in 18 karat white gold. This simple and elegant
Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 5.55ct. Pendant in 14KRG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
or celebration. Its captivating garnet and white diamond set in 14-karat rose gold are intended to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Garnet Tennis Bracelet White Topaz 18.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 36 Garnets = 17.95
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Suzy Levian 18K White Gold Asscher-Cut Tsavorite Garnet White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This stunning, unique ring from the Suzy Levian Limited Edition collection features 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.30ct Oval Garnet 2 Round Diamond Pendant in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Pendant, Set With 2.30ct Oval Garnet & 2 Round Diamonds On 18" 18ct White Gold
Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary Sculptural 18K Yellow Gold Red Garnet White Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
stunning unisex solitaire ring, comes in a highly polished finish and features a central 3 Ct Red Garnet as
Category

2010s Cypriot Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Garnet White Sapphire and Enamel Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A Masterpiece of color and craftsmanship. A rich round garnet takes center stage, flanked by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Garnet, 9k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

White Gold Spessartite Garnet Dia Drop Earrings 14k Oval 2.75ctw Lightning Bolt
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Spessartite Garnet Carat(s): 2.40ctw Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tanzanite Ring with Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Halo in White Gold
Located in Phoenix, AZ
surrounded by 1.38 carats of rhodolite garnet and .32 carats of diamonds. All hand set in 14k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, White Gold

Garnet Tennis Bracelet 12.20 Carats 14K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 24 Garnets = 12.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Silver Plate, St...

Garnet Tennis Bracelet White Topaz 18.3 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All gemstones are natural 36 Garnets = 17.95
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Allison Kaufman 14K White Gold Colorful Necklace with Sapphires, Garnet, Ruby
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Allison Kaufman 14K white gold square shaped pendant with diamonds totaling 0.63 carats and multi
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18kt White Gold Band Ring with Rectangular Garnet and Diamond Accents
Located in Bergamo, BG
contemporary flair, perfect for any occasion. Key Features: 18kt white gold Rectangular-cut garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

HRD 8.15 ct 14K White Gold Vivid Red Garnet Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*HRD 8.15 ct 14K White Gold Vivid Red Garnet Engagement Ring* HRD-certified natural unheated vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Ring by the Artist with Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Wild Rose ring in 18 karat white gold belongs to the Rose collection. The item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

White Gold 18 Karat Diamond Garnet Rhodolite Big Elaborated Ring
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
GOLD 18K Diamond 82-RND-0,99-F/SI1A Diamond 12-RND-0,05-F/SI1A Garnet Rhodolite 1-7,95ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

2.10 Carat Hydrogrossular Green Garnet 0.88 Ct Diamond 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 2.10 carat hydrogrossular/green garnet and 0.88 carat diamond
Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Gold Mint Green Amethyst White Diamonds Garnet Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
luxurious 18K white Gold, adorned with Mint Green Amethyst ,Garnet, White Diamonds and Gray Pearls
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

Sunita Nahata Red Garnet 8.66ct. Pendant in 18KYG with White Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elegant Red Garnet pendant in 18K Yellow Gold, accented with a halo of sparkling white diamonds. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Original 18ct White Gold Edwardian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold Circa 1910 Original, Edwardian target ring. Set with a
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Garnet Hoop Earrings - 14k Rondelle Black Rhodium Italy Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold (with black rhodium finish) Stone Information Natural Garnets Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

18k White Gold Natural Opal Garnet Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
piece. These are all Genuine Opal Garnets, hand set into Solid 18K White Gold. The Gold is real
Category

2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Green Garnet Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire & Green Garnet Diamond Hoop Earrings 20 Blue Sapphires - 5.10 CT 20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Spessartite Garnet with Orange Sapphire Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spessartite Garnet 9.32 carats with Orange Sapphire 0.67 carat and Diamond 0.73 carat Earrings set
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold

14K Solid White Gold Natural Garnet Victorian Style Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
*This eternity ring is made from 585 14K White Gold with Natural Semi-precious Garnet. Total gem
Category

2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.85ctw Demantoid Garnet Diamond Halo Ring 18k White Gold Size 7.75 Engagement
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Demantoid Garnet - Carats - 0.55ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Blue Tanzanite Diamond Garnet 18K White Gold Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "52 BLACK PEARL 515.38 CT 273 White Diamonds 1.50 CT 8 Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Demantoid Garnet Ring, Sleek 18K White Gold, 1.30 Carats, Size 7 ¾
Located in Northampton, MA
This 18K white gold band ring features 7 ¾ bright and fiery spring-green demantoid garnets that
Category

1990s Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dark Red Garnet 14k White Gold Statement Sculptural Grooves Waves Fleur Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This exquisite ring features a striking oval-cut red garnet set in a detailed 14k white gold band
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Pearl Diamond Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Leather Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Diamonds 0.53 CT 6 Green Garnet 2.32 CT 1 White Shell 19.25 CT 18KR 32.26 GM (WETT)" This bracelet is made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Oval-Cut Tsavorite Garnet and White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
-Cluster, Engagement, Pave, Solitaire Stone: Gemstone Gemstone: Tsavorite, Garnet Metal Color: White Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Suzy Levian 14K White Gold Oval-Cut Tsavorite Garnet and White Diamond Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
-Cluster, Engagement, Pave, Solitaire Stone: Gemstone Gemstone: Tsavorite, Garnet Metal Color: White Metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mandarin Garnet Pendant 15.01 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
of white diamonds that further enhance its remarkable brilliance. A type of Spessartite garnet
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum

Natural Garnet Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring is crafted from solid white gold, giving it a cool, timeless feel. The wide, flat shank
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, White Gold

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

13.75 Carat Oval Garnet Diamond Halo White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Cabochon garnet of translucent reddish-brown color surrounded by a bright white diamond halo in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Natural Garnet and White Topaz Floral Earrings 9.6 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Garnets = 9.40 Carats White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Divani Carat Tsavorite Garnet Agate Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Designer Divani, Green Agate Tsavorite Garnet and diamond dangle earrings. 2 pear shaped green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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White Garnet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact white garnet 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, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 365 vintage editions and 1084 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a white garnet 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white garnet over the years, but those made by Georgios Collections Inc, Sarosi By Timeless Gems and Alex Soldier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Most of our white garnet for sale are for women, but there are 451 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Garnet?

The price for a white garnet starts at $132 and tops out at $258,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,910.

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.

The Legacy of Garnet in Jewelry Design

Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.

Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.

Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.

Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.

Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.