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Sterling Silver Natural Ruby Pearl Victorian Trilogy Band Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This ring is made from Sterling Silver with Genuine Natural Ruby & Natural Pearl. Like all our
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Pearl Snake Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique amethyst, pearl, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one round, faceted amethyst, and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 8.18 Carat Aquamarine 5.14 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 8.18 carat aquamarine, 5.14 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver 24 Karat Gold Wide Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
overlay of 24 Karat yellow gold and features a 1.25 Carat London blue topaz accompanied by 0.03 Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamo...

Solid 925 Sterling Silver Pearl Tanzanite womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
ring can be customized to your requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or
Category

2010s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Yianni Creations Blue Topaz and Diamond Fine Silver and 24 Karat Gold Wide Ring
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Palladium, to protect the ring from the elements. The Gold rims are created by 24 Karat Yellow Gold Plate in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Blue Diamo...

925 Sterling Silver Natural Tanzanite Pearl Womens Trilogy Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
requirements - 9K, 10K, 14K, or 18K in Yellow, Rose or White Gold or Platinum and whatever stone combination
Category

2010s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Murrle Bennett Co Art Nouveau Amethyst Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
By Murrle Bennett Co.
Located in London, GB
A Murrle Bennett & Co Art Nouveau amethyst and pearl yellow gold heart necklace. A finely crafted
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Located in Istanbul, TR
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones Lab emerald and amethyst ring in 14k gold. Carved mother of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
Carved Flower 14k ring with gemstones
$453 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Inspired Brooch/Pendant Amethyst and Pearls
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
cut Amethyst and cultured pearls in a rope textured setting. Matching ring available! Masterfully
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Multi Gem Burst Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Multi Gem Burst Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Large Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourm...

Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl Edwardian Dangle Necklace 14 3/4" -15k Carved Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 15k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ocean Wave 2.60ctw Citrine East-West Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
—this ring brings sunshine to your everyday. 14K Yellow Gold 8 x 12 mm Natural Citrine|Yellow|Pear|Eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Signet Polaris Petite Ring
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, The Polaris Petite Ring is a refined and smaller interpretation of The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Pe...

Signet Polaris Petite Ring
Signet Polaris Petite Ring
From $2,324 / item
Art Nouveau 0.95 Carat Amethyst 0.10 Carat Diamond Pearl 12k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections. This fine and impressive antique amethyst pendant has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

925 Sterling Silver Natural Garnet Pearl Dainty Floral Cluster Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
is Superb, the Garnets & Pearls have been specifically selected for this ring and hand set by a
Category

2010s British Art Nouveau Bridal Rings

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victor Mayer Cocktail Anthracite Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Cocktail Anthracite Enamel Ring 18k White Gold with Diamonds Ring Cocktail, 18k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier "Délice de Goya" 18k Gold Ring Amyth, Blue Agate W/Diamond in Center
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Délice de Goya medium ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features diamonds
Category

1990s Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Victor Mayer Soirée Lilac Enamel Ring 18k Rose Gold with Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
/ Pearls: amethyst Measurements: Ring head app. 15.5 mm x 18.3 mm Edition limited to: 50 pieces We offer
Category

2010s German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Rose Gold

Marina J. Pearl, Solid 14k Gold Necklace with Removable Amethyst Centerpiece
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Faceted Amethyst & solid 14k Yellow Findings. The Baroque Pearls in this necklace display a magnificent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gueblin Vintage Retro Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
by the Swiss Horologists & Jewelers Gueblin. This opulent amethyst and pearl pendant exposes a
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Etruscan Style 18K Gold 13ct Amethyst, Pearl Black Enamel Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique gold, amethyst, pearl and enamel bracelet set with a cabochon amethyst, one seed pearl
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Amethyst Pearl Diamond Bee Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Round Shape - White Color - 4mm each (approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold All - 10k Gold Pin & 14k
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

French Louis-Philippe Amethysts Natural Pearl Black Enamel Pendant Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 Karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. In the shape of an antique cross, this
Category

Antique 1830s French Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Mother of Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earring (Matching Ring Available) Yellow Gold 18K Weight 10.15 grams Diamond 14-Bril.Cut-0.53 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Ametrine Citrine Amethyst Diamond Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
embellish the enhancer style bail. The setting is fabricated in 18k yellow gold. The necklace consists of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Marina J. Large Citrine, Pearl Semi Precious Stone Sautoir in 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow Gold - Amethyst encrusted Roundel, from which Graduated strands of Seed Pearls, 14k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

VICTORIAN 1890 Blue Enameled Locket Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold White pearls
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a delicate thin brushed finish. The locket lid is embellished with a
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

1960 s Sapphire Multi-Gem Pearl 14K Gold Vintage Treasure Chest Brooch Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold treasure chest with open domed top and overflowing with gemstones Chest
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

FRENCH 1880 Etruscan Revival Pendant-Brooch In 19Kt Gold With Natural Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
exceptional craftmanship of depicting Etruscan revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 19 and 18 karats
Category

Antique 1880s French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Large Wide Heavy Gemstone Snake Flower Slide Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Multi Gemstones Including Pearl, Amethyst, Garnet, Tiger's Eye, Cameo Others
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Celestial Star Bracelet In 15Kt Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
bracelet has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 15 karats with an exceptional craftsmanship
Category

Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Slide Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k yellow gold Clasp: Tongue in box with spring ring safety Gemstone details: Pear shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, ...

Sunita Nahata Honey Quartz 28.00ct. Drop Earring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Honey Quartz, and Green Amethyst. Purchase them as a ring and earring set or separately. Honey quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
1stdibs catalog worldwide. This Necklace is made of 14K Yellow Gold but we can make it also in 9 or 18K
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Double Cushion Green Garnet Earrings with Detachable Pearls
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Elegant 18kt White Gold Double Cushion Green Garnet Stone Earrings with Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, White...

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Carved Talisman Pendant Charm
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Presenting a stunning vintage amulet pendant crafted in yellow gold and adorned with a vibrant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Gemstone Pitcher Charm / Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold 3.08 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
features an intricately carved 14 karat yellow gold pitcher with an elongated spout, twisted handle and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique European Suanpan Abacus Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.9 gr
Located in SE
Nice 14K Yellow Suanpan Abacus Gold pendant featuring 63 delicate freely moving Golden beads on 18
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Midcentury Italian Gold Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet -8 Assorted Color Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Revival 18K Yellow Gold Charms. The charms average 1 1/2 inch long (including the small ring on top, but
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Culture...

Vintage Austrian Charm Bracelet solid 14K/18K Gold 20 Charms / 19cm /23.5gr
Located in SE
Austrian chain featuring a set of 20 mostly solid 14k Yellow Gold charms/pendants and several in
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Spinel, Ruby, Pearl, Chalcedony, Amethyst, 18k ...

14 Karat Gold Earrings Studs with Sapphires and Multicolores Gemstones
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
, Yellow Gold, White Gold ​
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold

Turquoise Stackable Bar Bracelet for Her, 14K Gold Women s Turquoise Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
Pink, Turquoise, Amethyst and Mother-of-Pearl set in 14k yellow gold. -14K Yellow Gold -Turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Onyx Stackable Bar Bracelet for Her, 14K Gold Women s Onyx Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
, Amethyst and Mother-of-Pearl set in 14k yellow gold. -14K Yellow Gold -Onyx -Spring ring Closure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

19th Century Amethyst Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This charming antique ring is adorned with a briolette amethyst
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bespoke Amethyst and Pearl Flower Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
amethyst and pearl flower ring in 14K yellow gold. With delightful floral design, this gemstone flower ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamonds Amethysts Black Tahitian Pearl Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in TORONTO - Vaughan, ON
: Amethyst Total Gemstone Weight: 7.00ct Pearl Type: Tahitian Black Pearl Pearl Size: 11.5mm Total Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Amethysts Black Tahitian Pearl Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in TORONTO - Vaughan, ON
: 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Color: G Total Diamond Weight: 0.18ct Gemstones: Purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lavender Jade, Pearl and Amethyst Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
complementing deeper purple Amethysts & the most elegant of all Gemstones: the Pearl. Under-base of ring
Category

Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Roberto Coin Invisible Set Amethyst and Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in DALLAS, TX
Roberto Coin Ring 18k yellow gold invisible set 24x33mm Amethyst w/ Mother of Pearl underlay
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theo Fennell Amethyst Pearl Diamond Gold Coronet Ring
By Theo Fennell
Located in London, GB
regal 22.35ct Amethyst & topped with Pearls, this unique ring combines Theo’s passion for exceptional
Category

Late 20th Century British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Amethyst Topaz 18K yellow gold ring with three South Sea Pearls
Located in Surfside, FL
round South Sea Pearls (10 x 10.5 mm) ring in 18K yellow gold. Measurements: 1 3/4" high x 7/8". Size 5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Vintage Pearl Amethyst Ladies Ring.
Located in Jackson Heights, NY
14K Yellow Gold Weight= 5.1 gr Size= 7 Pearl= 10 mm Amethyst= 2.5 Ct total Year= 1990
Category

1990s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Gorgeous Vintage Amethyst Seed Pearl Dress Ring
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
This lovely old Ring is just so very feminine. An old deeply hued Amethyst forms the centrepiece
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 9ct Yellow Gold antique ring is set with beautiful rich purple Amethysts and lustrous
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Cultured Pearl Plaque Ring Size 7.25 12.9g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Multi-Gem Ring Features Opal, Amethyst, Turquoise, Coral, Jade, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Garnet, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, ...

18k 5.85 Carat Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in Lewisburg, WV
18K Yellow Gold with 20 natural pearls, Amethyst measures approximately 14.5 x 10.75mm.
Category

20th Century Unknown Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

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Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow gold amethyst pearl ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 70 vintage or 34 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect yellow gold amethyst pearl ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those 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 yellow gold amethyst pearl ring over the years, but those made by Yianni Creations, Chanel and Mauboussin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and briolette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our yellow gold amethyst pearl ring for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl Ring?

Prices for a yellow gold amethyst pearl ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $166 and can go as high as $7,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,298.

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.