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Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat Stone Size: 12 x 8 mm Cut: Emerald Rhodolite Garnets = 3.85 Carats White Topazes = 0.15 Carts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18k Green Garnet and Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18k Green Garnet and Pearl Earrings feature beautifully vibrant green garnets totaling 5.33
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat Stone Size: 12 x 8 mm Cut: Emerald Rhodolite Garnets = 3.85 Carats White Topazes = 0.15 Carts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

White Gold Sculptural Pendant Necklace with Red Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Celestial Dancer Dakini pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold with oval cut purplish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

3.00 Carat Total Weight Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings, 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your accessory game with these elegant 14 karat white gold stud earrings featuring vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Star Ring W/ 1.65 Carat Natural Garnets, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A colorful ring with a dazzling 0.3 carat round brilliant natural garnet. It has 1.35 carat of side
Category

2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Multicolor Diamond Flower Ring with Green Garnets in 18k Rose White Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
design. Metal: 18k Rose & White Gold Diamonds: 3.98 cts, Round Brilliant Tsavorite Green Garnets: 0.20
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 5 Carat White Moonstone and Garnet Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Finely Detailed Early Victorian Rare Moonstone and Garnet Gold Cocktail Ring
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Halo Diamond GIA Certified 3.13 Carat Tsavorite Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and Yellow Gold, with an elongated electric green cushion cut tsavorite garnet in the center of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

3 Stone Color Shift Garnet Ring in 14K White Gold Setting January Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
14K White Gold Color-Shift Garnet Ring – A Stunning Tribute for Garnet Lovers and January Babies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Coral Ruby Garnet Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Modern Round Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.04 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have
Category

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

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ring in 18Kt White Gold with Blue Iolite Octagon and Green Tzavorite Garnet Pave
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Blue and Green gemstones, that meet in this beautiful ring made of 18K white gold. Handcrafted
Category

2010s Greek Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Iolite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Grossular Garnet Gemstone 3.37 cts in 18K White Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover elegant 18K white gold ring features a stunning natural grossular garnet as its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Rubies Peridots, Iolite, Garnets, Topaz White Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
stones: garnets, yellow topazes, iolite, and peridots; there are also 2.44 ct white diamonds and 4.14 ct
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

18KT Florentine Engraved Mandarin Garnet Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
, Italy with a specially selected mandarin garnet. It is crafted out of solid 18-karat yellow and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat Stone Size: 12 x 8 mm Cut: Emerald Rhodolite Garnets = 3.85 Carats White Topazes = 0.15 Carts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Oval Shape Cabochon Red Garnet Diamond Art Deco Style Halo 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A breathtaking garnet and diamond flower ring, it’s artfully handmade of luxurious 14K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat Stone Size: 12 x 8 mm Cut: Emerald Rhodolite Garnets = 3.85 Carats White Topazes = 0.15 Carts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Original 1988 Pomellato A1136 White Diamond Red Garnet Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
By Pomellato
Located in Valenza, IT
, here declined in the precious hand inlaid faceted garnet and diamond version, a beautiful example of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Amethyst Cocktail Ring Rhodolite Garnets and White Topazes 7.60 Carats
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Carat Stone Size: 12 x 8 mm Cut: Emerald Rhodolite Garnets = 3.85 Carats White Topazes = 0.15 Carts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Bamboo Contemporary Necklace with Garnets and Pearls
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary necklace from the Bamboo collection features garnets and pearls set in 14 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 1...

GIA Certified 8.15 Carat Red Garnet and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
-karat white gold, which provides a sleek, modern contrast to the warm tones of the garnet. Sitting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Impressive Amethyst Pink Sapphire Garnet Quartz Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 14 K (Matching Ring Available) Diamond 38-Round 57-0,31-5/5A Diamond 28-Round
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Tsavorite Garnet Tennis Bracelet in White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish bracelet pairs royal blue sapphires with sparkling, grass-green tsavorite garnets in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Go...

14K White Gold Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 8 #20707
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Ring Size 8 JAGi Certified- This stunning ring
Category

20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Tone Garnet and Diamond Ring set in 14K White and Rose Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Set in 14K White and Rose Gold. Garnet 0.60 carat. White Diamond 1.2 ct. It Weights 7.2 grams. Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

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

14k Solid White Gold Natural Garnet Ring with Diamonds, Christmas Gift For Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Garnet Ring with Diamonds featuring natural garnet of 0.45 carats and diamonds of 0.21 carat. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Barbara Bixby Rhodolite Garnet White Topaz Ring Silver 18k Gold
Located in Greensboro, NC
in sterling silver with accents of 18k yellow gold, the ring showcases a genuine white topaz
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Silver

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Coral Garnet Diamond 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Italian Handmade Cocktail Ring
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and magnificent natural coral and almandine garnet gem surrounded by a mixed yellow-white gold
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

AJD Classic Three Stone Ring of Gorgeous Garnet and White Sapphires
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant Three-Stone Garnet and White Sapphire Ring in Sterling Silver Discover the perfect blend of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Faceted Orange Mandarine Garnet Ring with 18 Carat White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Faceted Orange Mandarine Garnet Ring with 18 Carat White Gold surrounded by 16
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Art Deco Style Diamond 17.50 Carat Oval Spessartite Garnet Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Collection Metal- 14K White Gold, .583. 18 Grams. Stones- Oval Spessartite Garnet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Garnet Dangle Earrings are Royalty w Diamonds Dangle 14k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These unique dangle garnet and diamond earrings will look stunning on any earlobe! There are two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Garnet and Diamond Two-Tone Drop Earrings 14K White Yellow gold
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of contemporary drop earrings featuring deep wine-red round garnets, framed in warm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Cartier Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet 18k White Gold Tank Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring. Stunning white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

BVLGARI Allegra Multi Gem Peridot/Blue Topaz/Garnet/ Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
, measuring impressive 7.5mm x 5mm – 1.25ct approx., Flanking it are a raspberry-toned Garnet, distinctive
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold, 18k Gold

9.25 Carat Natural Impressive Red Garnet and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.25 Carats Natural Impressive Red Garnet and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Natural Red Garnet
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Marquise Cut Red Garnet Ring White Topaz Halo 2.07 Carats Total
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Red Garnet = 1.98
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

11.05 Carat Impressive Red Garnet and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.05 Carats Impressive Red Garnet and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Natural Oval Red
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

8.80 Carat Natural Impressive Red Garnet and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.80 Carats Natural Impressive Red Garnet and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Natural Red Garnet
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 37Ct Turquoise Green Garnet and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
wraps around the turquoise. The starfish is adorned with 0.84 carat of green garnet, adding a pop of
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Octagon garnet 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Octagon lab garnet 14k gold ring. Trilogy Engagement Ring. Red lab garnet ring. Casual gold ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Octagon garnet 14k gold ring
Octagon garnet 14k gold ring
$561 Sale Price / item
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Madleine Kay 18k White Gold "Waterbuck" Head Paved in Diamonds with Garnet Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Madleine Kay 18k white gold "Waterbuck" Head paved in diamonds with garnet eyes Specifications
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Grande GUM DROP Earrings with Garnet and Cabochon Garnet and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Grande "Jumbo Sized" GUM DROP™ Earrings with Faceted Garnet and Cabochon Garnet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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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.