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Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold, 2.47 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Tiger Bracelet
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
pattern. The diamond & onyx sections cover the wrist ,with polished white gold sections finishing the
Category

1990s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Aquamarine Sapphire Onyx Art Deco Style Target Engagement White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
encircled by French-cut blue sapphires an onyx. Whether you are looking for a dress ring, or an engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Rock Crystal Black Onyx Baguette Diamond Domed Button Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous pair of earrings that were crafted from solid 18k white gold. The earrings
Category

Early 2000s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 10k White Gold Rectangular Black Onyx w/ Diamond Open Work Sides Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This outstanding vintage ring was crafted in solid 10k white gold and features a large, polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 3.55 Carat White Diamond Aquamarine Onyx Yellow Gold Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.15 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold White Diamonds Round Onyx Bee Chain Bracelet
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k Yellow Gold White Diamonds Black Diamonds Round Cabochon Onyx central
Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Gold Diamonds Onyx Button Cufflinks
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cufflink with Onyx and Diamonds. Only 1 Pair. 8 DIAMONDS - 0.16 CT 2 ONYX - 6.12 CT 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby Onyx Two Charms White Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Ruby Onyx Bangle Le Baiser Du Dragon Bracelet With Two Charms by Cartier. Part of
Category

1990s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Octagon Cut Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold and 18K White Gold. This Ring has 1.20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 0.30ct Old Euro Diamond Onyx Pendant in 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
charming vintage faceting pattern with K color and SI1 clarity, offering a white face-up and eye-clean
Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Mediterranean Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold and 14K White Gold. This Ring has 0.35
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Round Cabochon Black Onyx Diamond Dual Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage cocktail ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Masonic Floral Filigree Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Rectangular Cut - Prong Set - Black Color - 14.8x7.2mm
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ring Rose Gold Art Deco White Onyx Stone 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
magnificent ring in 18-carat pink gold. This remarkable piece is topped with a white onyx, cut as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Hexagon Stud Earrings with Handcut Black Onyx and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Lois D. Sasson Design earrings. Art Deco Design 18k White Gold Hexagon Stud Earrings With Hand Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Coral and Onyx Vase 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Handcraft Coral And Onyx Vase 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Peach Carved Coral Tanzanite Onyx Yellow Gold Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Pendant is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Pendant has 0.80 Carats of White
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Ruby Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.80 Carats of Rubies. These Earrings have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, Diam...

White Diamond Emerald Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.50 Carats of Emeralds. These Earrings have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

White Diamond Citrine Onyx Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Stud "Carousel" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 5.00 Carats of Citrines. These Earrings have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

Round Blue Violet Tanzanite Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A delightful tsavorite onyx and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18k white gold. A round shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Accent Sky Blue Topaz Black Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Natural gemstones and elegant aesthetic appeal make this 18k white gold pendant necklace an instant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Onyx, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rubrum Coral, Tsavorite, Diamonds, Onyx, 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
in white gold studded with diamonds. Laterally, onyx and tsavorite. Diamonds 1.50 ct Tsavorite 8.74
Category

2010s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Pair of 18 Karat White Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Onyx
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A Pair of 18K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Onyx. Special design gold earrings round
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Amethyst Drops, Pink Coral, Onyx Rings, 14K White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant chandelier earrings in 14kt white gold embellished with a tear of amethystan surrounded by
Category

20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Pink Kunzite Diamond Pave Set Onyx Art Deco Style White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliant diamonds. The sides of the polished white gold ring are edged with black onyx for an extra touch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Black Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Target 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Centering an about 1.45 carat oval cut emerald, accented by French cut onyxes, enhanced by diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx Hoop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18-karat white gold inside-out diamond and onyx hoop earrings. These elegant, fashion-forward hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold .84 Carat Diamond Black Onyx Tiger Pattern Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
. The diamond & onyx sections cover the finger ,with polished white gold finishing the back. The ring
Category

1990s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Piaget Cufflinks in 18 Carat Yellow Gold with Onyx and White Shell
By Piaget
Located in London, England
Vintage onyx and white shell set cufflinks by Piaget. Set on a swivel bar fitting, the front side
Category

1990s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli new Ever Interchangeable earrings in 18k white gold, diamonds and onyx
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Interchangeable earrings in 18k white gold, 1,88 ct. white diamonds, black diamonds and onyx EVE_R
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Step Shoulder White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
jewelry collection. 14K White Gold. Ring Information Style: Art Deco Total weight: 4.00 g. (approx. total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.05 Carat Green Onyx Single Stone Ring Gift in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Friend on your list. PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 14K Solid White Gold Gemstone - Green Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rectangular Black Onyx Center White Diamonds 14K Gold Floral Cocktail Ring
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A fusion of elegance and bold design. This striking signet ring features a sleek black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Natural Emerald Cut Onyx Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
white gold. Adorned with a captivating 3.5-carat natural onyx gemstone in a prong setting, the onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold, White Gold

Diamond White-Onyx 18k Rose Gold Camellia Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and fun cocktail ring made of carved white onyx and diamonds. The diamonds weigh 0.58
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Ring has 0.30 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald Cut Blue Aquamarine Diamond Onyx 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brilliant-cut diamonds, all set off with eye-catching contrast by black onyx. This Cassiopeia Ring is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Onyx, Crystal Rock and Rutilated Quartz Long Dangle Earrings set in White Gold
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Long Dangle Earrings set in 19.2K White Gold, set with 2 Onyx, 2 Crystal Rock and 2 Rutilated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, White Gold

Green Agate Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Drop 14K White Gold Drop Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
These eye-catching long, dangle-style earrings are made from white gold and feature beautiful green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Handcraft Jade and Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Ruby Drop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold drop earrings. Handmade by artisans assembled with jade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Early 20th Century Set Tuxedo Cufflinks Black White Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milano, IT
and particular is that it was made with a unit piece of onyx. The white parts are not from another
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Vintage Diamond, Onyx South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
sophisticated interplay of South Sea pearls, black onyx, and brilliant diamonds. Crafted in 18K white gold and
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the center, a brilliant round diamond catches the light, surrounded by sleek, black onyx and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

.30 Carat Diamond Carved Jadeite Jade Onyx White Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
with black onyx, black enamel and 22 round full cut diamonds in 14k white gold. 2 oval pierced
Category

Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Onyx 0.16 Karat White 0.18 Black Diamond Bees Stud Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Bee" Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx 0.16 Karat White Diamond 0.18 Karat
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Onyx and 9.50 Carat Coral Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace and onyx jewellery collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage necklace has been
Category

Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, White Gold, Silver

Marquise Shape Blue Sapphire Black Onyx Diamond Halo Split Shank White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
made in white gold with a center blue sapphire. The shiny black onyx surrounds the sapphire and forms
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Agate Onyx Art Deco Style Hexagon Cocktail Ring in 9K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
vibrant green agate center flanked by lustrous onyx, all beautifully set in high-quality 9K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Onyx, 9k Gold, White Gold

Onyx and Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Size 6.75 Onyx and Diamond Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Onyx and Diamond Ring
Onyx and Diamond Ring
$4,900 Sale Price
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Tiger Fancy Diamond Onyx Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
8 Onyx 0.50 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 7.86 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold, White Diamond, Coral and Black Onyx Buddha Pendant
Located in London, GB
vibrant coral sits over a smooth, egg-shaped plate of jet-black Onyx. The design features a symmetrical
Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
luminous charm. Sleek onyx accents add striking contrast, lending the piece a sense of strength and dynamic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond, Agate Emerald, Pearl and Onyx 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Derby, NY
Onyx Carved 6.46 cttw ,12 Emerald Mixed Cut 0.51 cttw ,20 agate 1.40 ct ,1 Cultured Pearl 18K White
Category

20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Agate, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Rock Crystal Onyx Agate Drop Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. 18 karat white gold drop necklace.Handmade by our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Ruby Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 14K Yellow Gold and White Gold. This Ring has 0.30 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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White Onyx Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of white onyx 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, White Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1507 antique edition and 1468 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of white onyx jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of white onyx jewelry over the years, but those made by Cartier, Luigi Ferrara and SCALA GIOIELLI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an object in our assortment of white onyx jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a White Onyx Jewelry?

On average, a piece of white onyx jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $3,596, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $650,000 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.