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Light Lavender Color Type A Jadeite and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A light lavender colour type A jadeite and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. The jadeite is in the
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Jadeite 24K Yellow Gold Vernier God of Fortune Pendant Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
This rare white jadeite pendant is a remarkable piece, featuring the revered God of Fortune "Cai
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Copper Coin Black Jadeite Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafte
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The antique copper coin cufflinks are set in black jadeite. The pair is hand made in our own
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Copper

Grand Scale 18k Yellow Gold, Jadeite Jade, Ruby, Diamond and Onyx Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
quite large jadeite jade panels which are each painstakingly hand pierced and carved in stylized floral
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

CARTIER 1970 By Bill Smith Pendant In 18Kt Yellow Gold with Green Jadeites
Located in Miami, FL
scalloped body. This pendant was masterfully made-up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.09ct Jadeite A Grade Jade Green Oval 18k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified A-Grade Deep Green Round Cabochon Jadeite 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Signet Ring. A fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Art-Deco c1940’s 10K Yellow Gold Apple Green Pear Jadeite Foliate Spray Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely crafted in 10K Yellow Gold & stamped to the back designed as a delightful flowering sprig, with
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Vintage 1940s Hong Kong Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Carved Natural Jadeite Jade 18K Yellow Gold Dangle Drop Earrings Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning 18 karat yellow gold earrings embellished by outstanding natural jade carvings. Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Natural Jadeite Jade Hearts 18K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning 18 karat yellow gold earrings embellished by outstanding natural jade carvings. Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Natural Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning 18 karat yellow gold earrings embellished by outstanding natural jade carvings. Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Natural Jadeite Jade Apples 18K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings Intini Jewels
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning 18 karat yellow gold earrings embellished by outstanding natural jade carvings. Made in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Carved Jadeite Jade Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K gold carved jadeite jade hinged bangle/bracelet. It depicts a light green and red
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Neoclassical Bangles

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1985 Bean Shaped Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Jadeite
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
jadeite and mounted in a customized frame, carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Antique Ring, Jadeite Jade Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Antique Filigree Ring
Located in Austin, TX
9 millimeters and weighs approximately 2.5 carats. 14K Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade - oval 10.95mm x
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.76CT Jadeite Jade with Trapezoid Cut Yellow Diamond Side Stone Ring in 18KW
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
carat Jadeite Jade with Yellow Trapezoid Cut Diamond side stones and a white diamond pave overlapping
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Myanmar Icy Honey Yellow Carved Horse Jadeite Pendant Jade Piece
Located in Kowloon, HK
. ◆ GEMSTONE: Type A Natural Jadeite ◆ ORIGIN: Myanmar. 100% handmade carving ◆ COLOR: Honey yellow and Creamy
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Vintage Carved Green Jadeite Jade, Diamond and Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Carved Green Jadeite Jade Diamond and Pearl Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold. Large rectangular
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Burmese Jadeite, Yellow Diamond and White Diamond Earrings, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pieces of Natural Burmese Green Jades, Fancy Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds, set on black and pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Enamel

GIA Type A 55.41 carat Natural Purple Jadeite Jade Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Type A 55.41 carat Natural Purple Jadeite Jade Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Natural Lavender
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Honey Jadeite Beaded Necklace 24.5" 88pc A-Grade 14k Gold Ball Clasp NOS
Located in Richmond, CA
its intense yellow hue. The bold coloration of the jadeite makes a striking statement, capturing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Intense Apple Green Natural Jadeite Ring A-Grade Size 6
Located in Richmond, CA
setting of 10k yellow gold (hallmarked). The jadeite, with its vibrant and rich apple green hue, is the
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Oval Jadeite Jade Signet Ring, 14K Yellow Gold, Ring Size 9, Green Jade Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
translucent green jadeite jade, and is set with a 14k yellow gold bezel. Its classic, masculine design makes
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1990s Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Tourmaline and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
professional wardrobe, this brooch stands as a beacon of elegance. 9 Pcs Jadeite 13 Diamond Briolette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Type A Green Jadeite and Diamond Pendant Earring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
type A green jadeite and diamond pendant in 18k yellow gold. The jadeite is set on top of multiple
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval jadeite jade cabochon measuring 13.0 x 15.0 mm - translucent medium green with
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Jade Jadeite Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Jade Jadeite Clip-On Earrings Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Condition
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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Yellow Gold Jadeite Onyx Link Bracelet 6 3/4" - 14k Oval Cab Good Luck Fortune
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Jadeite Diamond Band 10k Cabochon Three-Stone Ring Sz 7 1/4 Treated
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A large and highly detailed jadeite jade ring that doubles as a work of art! It is stunning in its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Eostre Type A Natural Green Jadeite, Yellow and White Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
The Oval shape Green Jadeite Cabochon is surrounded by 2 layers of Yellow Diamonds. The long end of
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Art Deco Carved Jadeite Lavalieré Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
.

 Condition: Very Good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone: Jadeite Type A Natural
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Jadeite Jade and diamond pendant. GIA certified Carved round natural color jade, no indications of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

79.88 Ct Natural Myanmar Lavender Honey Yellow Icy Type Monkey Jadeite Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
honey yellow creates a harmonious and captivating aesthetic that is sure to turn heads. The jadeite
Category

2010s Asian Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Vintage Carved Jadeite Jade Buddha Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
. Featuring a Finely detailed Hand Carved Jade Jadeite Buddha. Pendant Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Type A Jadeite and Seed Pearl Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
necklace consists of 15 pieces oval dark green jadeite surround with seed pearl and 18K Yellow gold The
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold

GIA Natural Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Men's natural green Jadeite Jade in 18k yellow gold with diamond halo. The beautiful High polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Carved Circle Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
natural Jadeite Jade, 40.92 x 16.83 x 3.12mm, GIA certificate #2171426334 18k Yellow Gold 12.0 grams
Category

Mid-20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Natural Green Certified Jadeite Jade Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
with a 14k yellow gold bail. Variegated green and white rectangular Jadeite jade carving 42.9 x 19.2
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21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Gold Carved Round Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
pieces with a double 14k yellow gold rope frame. Certified as natural. 2 carved and pierced Jadeite
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Early 20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Carved Jadeite and Green Enamel Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This mid-century vintage ring is designed around an oval-shaped carved jadeite plaque embellished
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Gold Saddle Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s GIA certified natural untreated Jadeite Jade solid 18k yellow gold saddle ring. 1 oval green
Category

Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Large Carved Jadeite Jade Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Mid-Century Natural Jadeite Jade carved pendant with a simple 14k yellow gold pendant loop
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Jadeite jade Cabochon and 18k Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A Jadeite jade cabochon and 18 karat yellow gold bracelet, designed as segment style textured gold
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Oval Purple Jadeite Jade Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
a splash of color and class to any ensemble. 14k yellow gold 2 oval cabochon purple Jadeite Jade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Jadeite Jade Pearl Carnelian Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's Art Deco original bracelet with natural certified carved Jadeite Jade and carved natural
Category

Early 20th Century More Bracelets

Materials

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

Jadeite Jade 14K Gold Dangle Earrings, Certified Untreated
Located in Rotterdam, NL
karat gold with carved green and white mottled jade panels. The natural jadeite jade panel earrings are
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Oval Cabochon Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Embrace the elegance of GIA certified oval jadeite jade diamond gold earrings, an exquisite blend
Category

Mid-20th Century More Earrings

Materials

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

Type A Green Jadeite and Diamond Detachable Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a type A green jadeite and diamond detachable ring in 18k yellow and white gold. The
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Large Natural Jadeite Jade Carved Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Large translucent Jadeite Jade carved pendant with a 22k gold cap and bail. Mottled light green GIA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Carved Green Light Purple Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Translucent natural carved Jadeite Jade pendant with a 22k yellow gold cap and bail. GIA certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Circular Jadeite Jade Diamond Disc Pendant Necklace
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18K Yellow Gold Necklace adorned with a mesmerizing circular green Jadeite Jade pendant
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
with a 14k yellow gold detailed outer edge accented by 2 rich red Ruby eyes. The GIA has certified the
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Carved Oval Jadeite Jade Natural Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's Natural Jadeite Jade carved oval pendant necklace with no enhancements. AGL certified
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Lightning Ridge Black Opal + Jadeite + Paraiba Tourmaline + Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
tourmalines, top-quality Type A jadeite, and sparkling diamonds. Entirely created by hand, without casting or
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Opal, Tourmaline, Black Opal, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Sterling...

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Natural Untreated Carved Fish Gold Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century, 1950's Jadeite Jade carved fish pendant. Beautifully carved and high detailed
Category

Mid-20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

19.48 Carat Oval Lavender Jadeite Jade and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A 19.48 carat oval-shaped lavender jadeite jade, surrounded by 128 round-cut diamonds with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Jadeite For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow jadeite 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 14k gold. You can easily find a 597 antique edition and 362 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect yellow jadeite may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made 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 jadeite over the years, but those made by Gems and Jewels UK, Alex Jona and Luxe Pieces are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a yellow jadeite for sale for women should be easy, but there are 412 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Jadeite?

On average, a yellow jadeite at 1stDibs sells for $2,929, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $350,000 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.