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Vintage 14k White Gold Lozenge Shape Black Onyx Diamond Open Work Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.21ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Onyx - Custom Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color - 16.51 x 8.19mm (approx
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

White Agate Black Onyx Round Chakra Beads Stretchy Unique Statement Bracelet
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
White Agate Black Onyx Round Bead Stretchy Unique Statement Circle Beads Chakra Bracelet Size of
Category

2010s American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Onyx

Art Deco Mediterranean Red 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 0.08 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Amethyst with Diamond and Onyx Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 5.81 carats with Diamond 1.06 carats and Onyx Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Topaz, Diamonds, Tsavorite, Onyx, 14 Karat White and Rose Gold Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
with onyx in the upper part and, below, a topaz. The chain in 9 kt white gold is included. Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Old Cut GIA Diamond Green Emerald Onyx Octagonal Engagement 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An Art-Deco design diamond emerald and onyx target ring, center diamond with an outer ring of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Dolan Bullock Square Onyx Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Palm Desert, CA
10mm buff top Onyx with twenty-five round single-cut 1.2mm diamonds pave-set in white gold. The total
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Cufflinks

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Green Zambian Emerald Diamond Black Onyx White Gold Shield Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
-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

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

Diamonds, White Stones, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Dangle Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
upper part; in the middle, a white stones between diamonds and two hoops of onyx in the final part
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Carved Aquamarine Onyx Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Aquamarine & Onyx Bead Necklace A necklace made of carved aquamarine beads and onyx beads
Category

Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

18.5mm Pearl Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring White Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
black onyx, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The ring is one-of-a-kind. It was handmade in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Coral Onyx Diamond Swiss Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Watch in white gold 18kt set with 16 coral 7.64 cts, 10 onyx 7.48 cts case dial and bracelet set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

London Blue Topaz Diamond Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
blue shade of London blue topaz surrounded by sparkling round diamonds and onyxes. This charming piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

French 1950s Art Deco Style Cultured Pearl Onyx 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
and the pearls and onyx contrast beautifully. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Mediterranean Red 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 0.45 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Blues Sapphire and Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
cut onyx, and blue sapphire. This piece closes with a concealed clasp and safety catch. Given the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond, Carved Green Onyx Scarab Amulet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco period 18K white gold, diamond, carved green onyx scarab amulet ring Circa 1920 This
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Green Emerald Black Onyx Cushion White Gold Ring
Located in Oakton, VA
, weighing 1.25 carats, natural French cut emeralds, surrounded by black onyx. The shoulders of the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Opal Onyx Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 18K Rose Gold. This Ring has 3.80 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Onyx, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Transformer Cocktail Earrings with Topaz and Ten Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These Plum Blossom cocktail earrings, made of 18-karat white gold, feature removable cabochon blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Claris-A Modern White Onyx Diamond Gold Moonlight Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This minimalist ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a round concave disc of white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Handcut Onyx Citrine Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds set with geometric precision in the gold work. These earrings are
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Onyx Marquise Shape Ring and Earrings Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
center. The ring is adorned with rich emeralds blue sapphire and bold onyx stones, while the earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Onyx Diamonds Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white and yellow gold stud earrings. Handmade by our artisans and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18k Gold ONYX Diamond Halo ring. Checkered French Cut Onyx Dome Halo Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
White Gold. Details: Size 6.5mm 15mm Onyx 1.5mm diamonds 7.5mm rise off finger 9.2grams
Category

20th Century Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
old mine-cut white diamonds. The onyx is collectively set in a captivating curvaceous-like pattern
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Jade Black Onix Rubies White Gold Diamonds Black Enamel Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
2 round black onix buttons with small rubies cabochons in the center,middle parts in white gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx White Diamond 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 0.45 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 Design Diamond and Black Onyx Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Design Diamond and Black Onyx Stud Earrings in 18k White Gold. Comes with 18k gold earring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Onyx with Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Onyx with Emerald 0.61 carat, Ruby 0.67 carat and Diamond 0.90 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White
Category

2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco White Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral 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 0.07 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Round Cut Aquamarine Halo Ring (Approx. 3.00-Carats) w/ Onyx, 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
framed by a halo of contrasting onyx, creating a stunning visual effect that highlights the stone’s
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Set of 14k gold cufflinks and collar buttons with white enamel, pearl and onyx
Located in The Hague, ZH
Set of 14k yellow gold cuff and collar buttons decorated with white enamel, pearl and onyx
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Mediterranean Red 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 1.00 Carats of White
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

925 Silver 18 Karat Yellow Gold-Plated White Agate and Onyx Pyramid Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
layers of white agate and onyx alternating for a timeless effect. All AVGVSTA jewelry is new and has
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cartier La Calda Panthère Panther Diamond Emerald Onyx Cocktail Ring White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare Cartier Panthere diamond, emerald and onyx cocktail ring in 18kt white gold, France, 2000s
Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Estate Rock Crystal Onyx and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Dangle drop earrings composed of 18K white gold, rock crystal spheres, carved onyx, and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

White Pearls, Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central emerald surrounded by diamonds. Below, an onyx and a white pearl. These earrings were totally
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond Bracelet Frosted Rock Crystal Black Onyx White Gold Filigree
By Esemco
Located in New York, NY
A radiant Diamond Black Onyx Frosted Rock Quartz Crystal White Gold Bracelet. The classic antique
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, White Gold

Modern 0.76 Carat White Diamond 36.25 Carat Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Snake Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Ring is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Ring is available also in White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Onyx Bead 3.48tcw Ruby and White Jade 18k Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
This striking 18 karat yellow gold onyx, ruby, and white jade necklace offers bold gemstone beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Opal, Onyx, and Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold is a captivating fusion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Style Dome Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Emerald, Diamond, and Onyx Art Deco-style dome ring in 14K white gold is a bold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Emerald 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 0.15 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Long Magic Alhambra Necklace Onyx and white and grey Pearl
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
motifs alternating in size, set with white mother of pearl, grey mother of pearl and onyx inlays and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx and Diamond Drop Necklace/Chain with Pendant in 18K White Gold Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Streamlined and modern, one of a kind, set with 18-carat white gold, onyx, and diamond twinkles
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Turquoise and Onyx Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. The turquoise is framed by sleek onyx, adding a striking contrast, and is further accented with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Black Onyx Diamond Pendant
Located in Big Bend, WI
Platinum black onyx and diamond pendant with 14K white gold fancy Deco link chain. The center
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Emerald Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
alternating petals made of onyx and diamonds, creating a stunning contrast and intricate design. The bold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 5.30 Carat Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.30 Carat Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx Dangle Earrings This contemporary
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Green Agate Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These eye-catching long, dangle-style earrings are made from white gold and feature beautiful green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Rectangular Onyx w/ Inset Diamond Ring Size 5.5
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Gin Grace 14K White Gold Zambian Emerald, Mother of pearl Onyx free Earrings
Located in New York, NY
) 2.17 carat, onyx free (2 Pcs) 0.19 carat and Round-cut White Diamond (62 Pcs) 0.34 Carat. This Earring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Chrysoprase Black Onyx and Diamond Earrings
Located in Troy, MI
earrings are proof of that! Featuring yellow and white gold combined with rare chrysoprase and black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Panthere De Cartier Diamond, Emerald Onyx Panther Head Ring in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Panthere De Cartier diamond panther head ring in 18k white gold, with emerald eyes and an onyx nose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 2.21 Carat White Diamond Opal 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 0.16 Carats of White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Chili Black Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
mm. long, they are crafted in 14k white gold and are secured by a post and butterfly fitting. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White 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.