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Large GUM DROP Earrings with Cabochon White Jade and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke Large 18kt yellow gold GUM DROP™ earrings with white jade (approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Green Jadeite Jade Hand-Carved Dragon 18K White Gold Pendant (Certified)
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
and organic origin of the jade. Whether you're adding to your own collection of fine jewelry or
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in LA, CA
Item #9062 GIA Certified 18K Ladies Jade Pendant .59 carat Diamond Set in a white metal pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14k Yellow White Gold Green Jade w/ 0.07ctw Diamond Dangle Drop Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - Round Cabochon - Bezel Set - 6.79mm (approx.) (3) Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique White Mutton Fat Jade Carved Dragon Bi Disc Figurine Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 33.4 Grams Stone: Mutton Fat Jade Measurements: 69.0 x 43.5 mm ITEM #:BR-977-060323-03
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

18K White Gold 2.0 Cttw Diamond Halo and Jade Shield Brooch Pin and Pendant
Located in New York, NY
In an epoch where elegance intertwines with versatility, this masterfully crafted 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Alex Jona Lavender Jadeite Jade Mother of White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
of alternating mother-of-pearl & lavender jade rings, linked by 18 karat white gold elements set with
Category

2010s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

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

ROBERTO COIN Black Jade Diamond 18k Rose White Gold Gold Drop Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in San Diego, CA
Roberto Coin Black Jade & Diamond Rose Gold Earrings Style: Drop Metal: 18k Rose Gold with White
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Peach Fruit Carved Jade Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style 9K White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
green color and well peach fruit carvings. The jade is suspended in a 9k white gold setting with diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Certified Jade Fancy colored Diamonds Cocktail Ring, Glowing Apple Green Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds totaling 0.32cts and 0.42cts of round brilliant white round surrounding the center jade. The
Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Lavender Jade with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lavender Jade 37.19 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Devils Work White Jade Dangly Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Jade: Natural White Jade Total Weight: 9.8 Grams
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Nephrite White Jade Handheld Decoration Can Convert to Pendant
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The Hetian nephrite jade is close to being pure white. Hetian jade has been famous for thousands of
Category

2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Jade with White Sapphire Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade with White Sapphire 0.59 carat Earrings set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 1.8
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Jade with Black Diamond and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 53.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.60 carat and Diamond 0.22 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18
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2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Diamond Brooch and Earring Set
Located in LA, CA
5.15 x 13.10 x 2.43mm random green jade marquise in 6-stone white metal pendant brooch (18.28 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Type A Jadeite Jade Earrings Pendant Set, 18K White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very unique design. Here is nice earring and pendant matching set with apple green Jade, white
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2010s Hong Kong Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Edwardian Jade, Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The green stone is smooth and glossy. This ring is modelled in 9carat white gold and has gorgeous
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Encrusted Heart Frame Earrings in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
light as it creates statement to your look where diamonds are set on the white gold heart shape
Category

2010s Burmese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Jadeite Jade 18K Gold Earclips by Gumps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite pair of 18K yellow gold earclips by Gumps features two striking oval cabochon white
Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 18K White Gold Jade and Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian bracelet in 18 karat white gold with 4 strands of pearls and oval imperial jade
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Certified Burmese Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this stunning Burmese Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1970s Cultured Pearls Jade Disc 18 Karat White Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
A magnificent vintage piece of jewelry, it consists of a strand of round pearls in pearly white
Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Organic Shaped Carved Jade Cocktail Ring With White Sapphire
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt:7.823g,D:0.325Ct, ,SAPPHIRE WHITE:1.86Ct,,JADE:4.45Ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Myanmar Imperial Green Donut Jade Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Kowloon, HK
jade. The beautiful imperial green color jade donuts are set in 18K white gold color. The stunning
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fred Leighton 18K White Onyx and Jade Tassel Pendant Necklace
By Fred Leighton
Located in Houston, TX
Fred Leighton tassel pendant necklace in 18K white gold composed of diamonds, sapphires, onyx and
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Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire, Diamonds and Jade in 18 Karat White Gold, Silver Earrings
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
crafted in 18K white gold and silver these classic sapphire, diamonds and Jade drop give a an elegant and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Romantic Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Jade, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Jade Tubular Bracelet
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold and White Jade Tubular Bracelet, is great statement piece. This bracelet can be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Untreated Jadite Jade and 18Ct Diamond Necklace Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
diamond necklace in 18K white gold. This exceptional piece transcends traditional jewelry design, offering
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Certified Jade, Rose Cut Diamond Onyx Ring Pendant. Imperial Green Jade. XXL
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The imperial jade is certified natural. The ring is set in 18k white gold, custom cut onyx and
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2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Myanmar Intense Green Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold Plated Silver
Located in Kowloon, HK
coloring effect. Certain jade collectors look for jadeite items that come in three colors: green, white
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver

Longevity Monkey with Peach Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
jade’s rich natural colors. Ideal for jade collectors, enthusiasts of symbolic jewelry, or as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Carved Jade Diamond Pendant/Brooch Torque Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
modernist 18K white gold setting. The jadeite carving showcases flowing foliate motifs, a traditional symbol
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade and Diamond High Polish Finish Ring in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 10.25 (resizing
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Teal Green Jade Fish Pendant in 18K White Gold with Diamond Bail
Located in Kowloon, HK
Embrace the elegance of our teal green jade pendant, expertly crafted from 100% natural, untreated
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold

Ice Green Jadeite Jade Laughing Buddha Pendant in 18K White Gold (Certified)
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
rounded belly, symbolizing contentment, abundance, and good fortune. The natural white and green
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Jade with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 21.71 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not
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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lavender Jade with Fancy Sapphire Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lavender Jade 12.62 carats with Fancy Sapphire 2.30 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Jade with Pink Sapphire Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carved Jade 23.18 carats with Pink Sapphire 0.75 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Austrian .10 Carat Diamond Agate Jade Onyx White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Discover elegance with our 1960's Australian diamond, agate, jade and onyx 14k white gold pendant
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Jade Cabochon and White Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 7.90 ct. green jade oval cabochon with 0.50 ct. good quality white diamond trillions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Set in 18K white Gold, 10.07 carats, Jadeite Jade Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
request. ✦ Handmade / Handcrafted Fine Jewelry ✦ Gemstone: Jadeite Jade ✦ Gemstone Cut: Disc ✦ Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Imperial Jade Heart and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 2.5 Grams Jade Measurements: 8 x
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 1960s Bezel Set Jade Lever Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
- 18K white gold - Bezel set 10.8mmx7.8mm Jade - Lever-back design - 3.33 grams - 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Aquamarine Tanzanite Cabochon 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic necklace white gold 18k, diamonds 1,90ct, cabochon jade, turquoise flower shape
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Tanzanite, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Hand Carved Jade, Onyx and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These gorgeous dangle earrings feature beautifully variegated green jade paired with onyx and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Certified Nephrite White Hetian Jade Diamond Necklace, 18 Karat Rose Gold Swan
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite white jade drop necklace. This jade swan is
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2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carved Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Jade Pendant Necklace A carved jade pendant necklace around with round cut diamonds and 12
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Certified Green Amber Jadeite Jade Smiling Buddha Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
positive energy. The jade is certified by the Hong Kong Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory (Certificate No
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina J. Jade and Onyx Drop Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are made with jade circular beads and are enclosed in black onyx rings. There is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Onyx, White Gold

Pair of 18K White Gold GIA A Jadeite Jade Drop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Big Bend, WI
A pair of 18K white gold drop earrings featuring green jadeite jade and diamonds. Each earring has
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2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural 5.29 Carat Jade Diamond in Ornate 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Jade & Diamond in 18K White Gold Ring. This ring features a natural, bright green grade "A
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Jade Bead Necklace with Diamond 14k White Gold Rondelles and Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless natural jade necklace with alternating diamond & 14 karat white gold rondelles and pave
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Natural Myanmar Jade Snake Earrings in 18K White Gold with Sapphires
Located in Kowloon, HK
white gold. Each earring features intricately carved jade, symbolising wisdom and renewal. Adorned with
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Garnet, White Gold

Carved Jade with Diamond Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade 19.27 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lavender Jade with Amethyst Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Lavender Jade 9.86 carats with Amethyst 2.90 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Revival Carved Jade and Diamond Lantern Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18K white gold, the central jade plaque is richly carved and framed by a remarkable array of diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

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White Jade Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of white jade jewelry 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 462 vintage or 643 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of white jade jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th 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. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of white jade jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Luigi Ferrara, Christina Addison and LB Exclusive each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and rough cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an object in our assortment of white jade jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 306 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a White Jade Jewelry?

On average, a piece of white jade jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $4,500, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $380,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.