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Mings Bamboo Jade Earrings Wrapped with Pearls and Leaves 14K Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.7 Grams
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. 1978 Angela Cummings Black Opal Black Jade 18Kt Gold Bracelet
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polish finish and is embellished by a gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Black Jade, Black Opal, Jade, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co 1970 Angela Cummings Oversized Earrings 18Kt Gold with Black Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
the 1974. These clips earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Natural Untreated Jade and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
jade bead head. The entire brooch in perfectly mounted into a light and delicate open yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 4 Carat Round Carved Jadeite Jade Gold Filigree Solitaire Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Carat Round Carved Jade Jadeite. Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold Filigree mounting. In excellent condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Purple Jade Charm Tsavorite 18K Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
"Scarlet" Collection 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco style Purple Jade Tsavorite Charm.
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Jade, Tutti Frutti Semi Precious Stones Statement Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds, yellow diamonds, apple green jades, emeralds, tourmalines, rubys', sapphires etc. This is a very
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...

Tiffany Co. 1982 Angela Cummings 18K Gold Black Jade Checkerboard Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. - Year: 1982 - 18K yellow gold - Natural black jade, 12 carved square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings 1984 Checkerboard Earrings in 18kt Gold Black Jade White Nacre
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
crafted with geometric patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted at the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 1977 Angela Cummings Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Black Jade
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1977. These earrings has been crafted with geometric trillions shapes in solid yellow gold of 18
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Faceted Imperial Jade Diamond Pendant. Designed By Isabelle Kwon.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The pendant is set in 18k white and yellow gold. The not often seen faceted jades weight 3.26cts
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. 1980 Angela Cummings Earrings In 18Kt Gold, Black Opals Jades
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
., back in the late 1978. This pair of clips earrings was carefully crafted as domes in solid yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Black Jade, Black Opal, Jade, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Signed Larry Mid-Century 14K Gold Carved Jade Modernist Pendant, 585 Hallmark
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold, stamped 585 and signed “Larry” by its original studio goldsmith. This exceptional piece
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Black Jade Double Circle Pave Diamonds Earrings In 18k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:2.39g, Diamond:16.79ct, Silver:21.64gm, Jade:1.96ct"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Mid-Century Modern Jade 14 Karat Gold Ring Retro, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Jade set in a classic 14 Karat Gold Modernist setting. The green jade contrasting with the yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Lavender Purple Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated bright purple cabochon Jadeite Jade and diamond cocktail ring. Set with a large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold GIA Lavender Purple A Jade Chinese Symbol Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (2) Natural Genuine Jade - Drop Shape Bead - Light Purple Lavender Color - 22.10x9.24mm
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.00 Carat Natural Lavender Jade Jadeite Amethyst Gold Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Piece The ring is 14K Yellow Gold The Center is a 4.00 Carat Jade It is a Natural
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Natural Jadeite Jade Carved Chinese Sailboat and Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A vintage natural carved jade and 14K yellow gold sailboat brooch boasting (4) four round brilliant
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

GIA Certified 9 Carat Jadeite Jade Type A and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 9 Carat Type "A" green jadeite jade set in 18K yellow gold with a stunning round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

14k Nephrite Jade and Ombre Enamel Bug Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade And Ombre Enamel Bug Ring. This striking ring is a bug motif, set
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co Certified Jade, Burma Rubies Diamond Brooch Pendant. 1950 s
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tiffany & Co. This was made in 14k yellow gold circa 1950. The main attraction is the intense green
Category

Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Jade Bead 18K Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Burmese jadeite—the world's most coveted source of fine jade—renowned for its exceptional quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 22.75 x 18mm Jade Diamond Cocktail Ring. Apple Green, Massive!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.08cts) surrounds the center jade in this 18k yellow gold setting. Nice workmanship through out the ring
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified Natural Jade 39mmx 25mm Cupid / Angel Drop Pendant Necklace. XXL
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD Video. Here is a super well carved Icy jade cupid / angel pendant drop
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Heart Jadeite Jade Bird Feeding Motif Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow Gold, this exquisite piece showcases a heart-shaped carved green jade pendant, displaying a
Category

2010s Asian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hexagon Carved Lotus and Bird in a Green Jade Pendant Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful dual hexagon pendant is a stunningly smooth and creamy green jade with carvings of a
Category

Vintage 1910s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1980 Angela Cummings Geometric Earrings 18kt Gold Black Jade Nacre
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish and each one is embellished with
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pear Shaped Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Clip Post Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s pear shaped natural jadeite jade and natural pearl clip post earrings. AGTA certified jadeite
Category

Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Jade Bezel Set Diamond Pavé in 14K Gold Nugget Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural oval-cut Type A jadeite jade mens ring bezel set in 14K yellow and white gold with pavé set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Cat s Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Green vintage
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold unisex ring with natural green Nephrite (Jade) with cat's eye effect stone weight
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Natural Icy Jade 16mm x 13.8mm Diamond Pendant. Musical Lute!
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. This musical lute pendant is set in 18k yellow gold with a nice imperial green jade, natural diamonds
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Translucent Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
GIA Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Translucent Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1920s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Straight Double Bar Jade Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.1 grams Jade: Natural
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Cat s Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Chatoyant Effect Gemstone Moss Green
Located in Berlin, DE
14K yellow gold unisex ring with natural green Nephrite (Jade) with cat's eye effect stone weight
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Mottled Green Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Jade and Diamond gold cocktail ring, a masterpiece that captures the essence of opulence and timeless
Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Arc Shape Green White Jade w/ Open Work Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
jade has yellow gold end caps and closes with a large hinged open snap clasp that is beautifully
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nephrite Jade Gold Ring Green Cats Eye Effect Chatoyancy Engagement Ring
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
optical shimmer. The 5.80-carat jade is set deep into a sculpted 14K yellow gold form - not a classic
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Burmese Green Jade Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 1.66cts Green Jade - 4 pcs - 17.28cts 18K Yellow Gold Dimension of Earrings: L66.5 x W19.1 x D5.5 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Certified Icy See-Through Jade Diamond Drop Earrings, Apple Green Veins
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Here is a nice pair of icy Jade and diamond earrings. It is certified by 2 labs. Both earrings are
Category

2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Carved Purple Jade Color Tourmaline 18 Karats Gold Personalized Pendant Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, Handcrafted Purple Jade color earrings, made of 18 karats
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold GIA Large Oval Purple Lavender Burma A Jade Diamond Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural - Oval Double Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural Oval Purple Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
oval cabochon jadeite jade stone takes center stage. Mounted in a 14k yellow gold setting, expertly
Category

Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Jade Diamond Platinum Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Platinum atop 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring. The
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1960 s Jade Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Star Ear-Clip Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering 22.5 mm round carved jade disks depicting a star motif Translucent medium green with
Category

Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Jade, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 9 Carat Jadeite Jade Type A and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
GIA-certified 9 Carat Type "A" green jadeite jade set in 18K yellow gold with a stunning round cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18k Gold Jade Onyx Seed Pearls Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Gold Jade Onyx Seed Pearls Pendant Necklace Details: Material: 18k yellow gold Main
Category

20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold

Certified Untreated Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade Emerald Earrings 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite Certified Untreated Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade & Emerald Earrings 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Art Deco Jadeite Jade Rose Gold Clip Post Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Jadeite jade 14k yellow gold dangle earrings. Clip and post style. The bottom dangle holds
Category

Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Jade Dragon Pendant with Emerald Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Pasadena, CA
Featuring a hand-carved natural jade dragon guarding a pearl—symbol of good luck, wisdom, peace
Category

Vintage 1970s Burmese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Fine Jade Pendant Flower Fruit Motif Necklace 18 Karat Gold Carved Antique
Located in New York, NY
SURMOUNT IN 18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD. The meaning behind the jade flower and leaf carving is that the wearer
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Lucea New York Emerald and Jade Carved Statement Earring
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Exclusive collection, Intricately hand carved pure colored Jade earrings with diamonds and
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

Mings White Jade Sphere and Leaves Clip on Earrings in 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.4 Grams Jade
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Green Jadeite Jade Leaf Emerald Bow Edwardian Style Drop Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
green color and well leaf carvings. The jade is suspended in a 9k yellow gold setting with emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon-Cut Ruby Jade and Diamond 18K Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Miami, FL
18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Jade and Diamond Ring and Earring Set: Set in 30.2g of 18K Yellow Gold
Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Certified Type A Jadeite Jade and Diamond Parrot Pendant, Vivid Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
(jade or onyx) is also set into this 18k yellow gold setting. The untreated / unenhanced natural jade is
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

21.48 Carat Carved Jade Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These stunning hand carved Jade earrings are crafted in 18-karat gold. It is set in 21.48 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Jade For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate yellow jade for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a yellow jade from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing yellow jade — no matter the origin — is easy, but AVGVSTA, Tiffany Co. and Jona each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a yellow jade, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Yellow Jade?

Prices for a yellow jade can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $276,707, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,267.

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.