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Radiating Disk Diamond Solitaire Stud Beaded Circle Sun Star 14K Gold EG14604
Radiating Disk Diamond Solitaire Stud Beaded Circle Sun Star 14K Gold EG14604

Radiating Disk Diamond Solitaire Stud Beaded Circle Sun Star 14K Gold EG14604

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The details for this fabulous pair of stud earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat gold Measurements: 7 mm in diameter by 1.8 mm thick Earring Type: Stud Post Type: ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Carlo Weingrill Wide Open Link Necklace
Carlo Weingrill Wide Open Link Necklace

Carlo Weingrill Wide Open Link Necklace

By Carlo Weingrill

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Carlo Weingrill, perhaps the world finest goldsmiths, a substantial open link necklace. Each 18 karat teardrop link is connected by a stylized polished geometric link creating...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Colored Gemstone 20" Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Electroplated
Colored Gemstone 20" Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Electroplated

Colored Gemstone 20" Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Electroplated

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

The colored stones are all assorted quartz and cubic zirconia, mixed and set on the necklace measuring 1/2" in width. 18-karat yellow gold electroplated and marked on the clasp The ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

1.19 Carat F Color, SI2-I1 Clarity Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold
1.19 Carat F Color, SI2-I1 Clarity Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold

1.19 Carat F Color, SI2-I1 Clarity Diamond Pendant in 18K White Gold

By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS

Located in New York, NY

Specifications: - Metal: 18 Karat White Gold - 1 Round 1.19 Carat Diamond, F Color, SI2-I1 Clarity - Chain: 16 inch

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Egyptian Revival Pendant Brooch Pharaoh 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Art Deco
Egyptian Revival Pendant Brooch Pharaoh 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Art Deco

Egyptian Revival Pendant Brooch Pharaoh 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Art Deco

Located in Torrance, CA

Size & Measurements: The pendant measures 2 x 1 inch. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Four Leaf Clover & Diamond Studs Heart Leaves 14K Gold, St Patrick's St Paddy's
Four Leaf Clover & Diamond Studs Heart Leaves 14K Gold, St Patrick's St Paddy's

Four Leaf Clover & Diamond Studs Heart Leaves 14K Gold, St Patrick's St Paddy's

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The details for this fabulous earring set are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat gold Measurements: 7 mm long by 7 mm wide by 3 mm thick Earring Type: Stud Post Type: Straig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Stud Earrings 14K Gold .80 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire September Earring
Sapphire Stud Earrings 14K Gold .80 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire September Earring

Sapphire Stud Earrings 14K Gold .80 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire September Earring

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these great studs are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat yellow gold Earring Type: Stud Post Type: Friction Earring Measurements: 6.5 x 4.5 mm Gemstone: Sapp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Honeycomb Motif Diamond Ring
Honeycomb Motif Diamond Ring

Honeycomb Motif Diamond Ring

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Ring Size: 8 1/2 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Metal Weight: 10.7 Grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Clover Rope Detail Quatrefoil Floral Earrings Flower Design 14K Gold
Diamond Clover Rope Detail Quatrefoil Floral Earrings Flower Design 14K Gold

Diamond Clover Rope Detail Quatrefoil Floral Earrings Flower Design 14K Gold

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karats Earring Type: Stud Post Type: Friction Earring Measurements: 10 mm square, 15 mm diagonal Dia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Dangle Earrings 14K White Gold Bold Blue Halo
Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Dangle Earrings 14K White Gold Bold Blue Halo

Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Dangle Earrings 14K White Gold Bold Blue Halo

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Earrings: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat White Gold Earring Type: Dangle Clasp Type: Lever-Back Earring Length: 26 millimeters Earring width: 11 millimeters Diamond Number: 98 Diamon...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style 1.74ct TW Diamond Platinum Ring
Art Deco Style 1.74ct TW Diamond Platinum Ring

Art Deco Style 1.74ct TW Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

From Appraisal: WHITE GOLD DIAMOND THREE-PIECE RING SET One (1) fourteen and eighteen karat white gold diamond three-piece ring.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Graduated Diamonds Ear Climbers, 14K Gold, Half Carat, MADE TO ORDER, EG13180
Graduated Diamonds Ear Climbers, 14K Gold, Half Carat, MADE TO ORDER, EG13180

Graduated Diamonds Ear Climbers, 14K Gold, Half Carat, MADE TO ORDER, EG13180

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these beautiful earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat White Gold Earring Type: Ear Climber Post Type: Curved Wire Earring Measurements: 19 mm (0.75...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Air Hot Balloon Diamond & Pearl 14k Pendant
Vintage Air Hot Balloon Diamond & Pearl 14k Pendant

Vintage Air Hot Balloon Diamond & Pearl 14k Pendant

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Please ask all necessary questions prior to placing an order! Appraisal Reads: One (1) vintage fourteen karat white gold diamond balloon pendant with chain.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Ring
Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Ring

Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

This classic design ring features an 11.5mm cultured pearl flanked by six round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .30 carat set in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring S...

Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beaded Oval Huggie Hoop Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold, Gabriel & Co. EG13988
Beaded Oval Huggie Hoop Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold, Gabriel & Co. EG13988

Beaded Oval Huggie Hoop Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold, Gabriel & Co. EG13988

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these beautiful earrings are listed below: Earrings: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earring Type: Huggie Hoops Hoop Measurements: 15 mm long by 2.8 mm maxi...

Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geometric Ruby Earrings 14K Gold .55 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby in Stud Style, July
Geometric Ruby Earrings 14K Gold .55 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby in Stud Style, July

Geometric Ruby Earrings 14K Gold .55 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby in Stud Style, July

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these great studs are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat yellow gold Earring Type: Stud Post Type: Friction Earring Measurements: 6.5 x 4.5 mm Gemstone: Ruby...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Belle Epoque 1.81 CTW Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Edwardian Belle Epoque 1.81 CTW Diamonds Pendant Necklace

Edwardian Belle Epoque 1.81 CTW Diamonds Pendant Necklace

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Thank you! From Appraisal: One (1) vintage platinum topped eighteen karat yellow gold* diamond pendant/brooch with contemporary chain.

Category

Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cable Link Hoop Earrings Sleek 15 mm Diameter by 2.3 mm in 14K Rose Gold
Cable Link Hoop Earrings Sleek 15 mm Diameter by 2.3 mm in 14K Rose Gold

Cable Link Hoop Earrings Sleek 15 mm Diameter by 2.3 mm in 14K Rose Gold

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The details for this pair of delightful earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat rose gold Complete Weight: 1.5 grams Earring Type: Hoops Post Type: Friction posts...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chapeau Chinois Ring 18k Gold Paris Opens Estate VCA
Van Cleef & Arpels Chapeau Chinois Ring 18k Gold Paris Opens Estate VCA

Van Cleef & Arpels Chapeau Chinois Ring 18k Gold Paris Opens Estate VCA

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Torrance, CA

The ring is fitted with an inner finger stabilizer, and this reduces the size of the ring to an approx. size US 5 1/4 (may fit up to a US 5 1/2). Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow g...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chunky Vintage 2 Carat Baguette Diamond 18k Eternity Ring Band
Chunky Vintage 2 Carat Baguette Diamond 18k Eternity Ring Band

Chunky Vintage 2 Carat Baguette Diamond 18k Eternity Ring Band

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

This ring has an appraisal. From Appraisal: ONE (1) WHITE GOLD DIAMOND ETERNITY RING: One (1) eighteen karat white gold diamond eternity ring.

Category

Early 20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French "Milanos" Long Pendant Earrings
Antique French "Milanos" Long Pendant Earrings

Antique French "Milanos" Long Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Product Details: Item #: ER-19397 Country: France Circa: First half 19th century Dimensions: 4" length x 1-1/8" width Materials: 18 karat gold Literature: A similar pair of Milanos p...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's

French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's

Located in Chatham, CA

.) - surrounded by 18 round prong set old cut diamonds (each a little over 1 mm. in diameter) - 18 Karat white gold setting - classic caged setting from the back - warm aged patina -...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Amethyst and Diamond Halo Studs, 14K White Gold, February Birthstone
Cushion Amethyst and Diamond Halo Studs, 14K White Gold, February Birthstone

Cushion Amethyst and Diamond Halo Studs, 14K White Gold, February Birthstone

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat White Gold Earring Type: Stud Gram Weight: 1.85 Grams Earring Measurements: 8.5 x 8.5 mm Gemst...

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Custom Yianni Creations 1.10 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Custom Yianni Creations 1.10 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Ring

Custom Yianni Creations 1.10 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Silver Gold Ring

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

These together with rims decorated with a thick overlay 3 1/2 micros of 24 Karat yellow gold make a perfect match with a 1.10 Carat oval cut Aquamarine accompanied by 0.03 Carat bril...

Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow G...

1940's .49ct TW Diamond 14K Engagement Ring
1940's .49ct TW Diamond 14K Engagement Ring

1940's .49ct TW Diamond 14K Engagement Ring

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Please ask all necessary questions prior to placing an order. Appraisal: One (1) Mid-Century fourteen karat white and yellow gold diamond ring.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cushion Garnet and Diamond Halo Studs, 14K White Gold, January Birthstone
Cushion Garnet and Diamond Halo Studs, 14K White Gold, January Birthstone

Cushion Garnet and Diamond Halo Studs, 14K White Gold, January Birthstone

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these gorgeous garnet and diamond earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat White Gold Complete Weight: 2.01 Grams Earring Type: Stud Earring Measureme...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Beaded Huggies 10mm Diameter Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold EG13575
Diamond Beaded Huggies 10mm Diameter Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold EG13575

Diamond Beaded Huggies 10mm Diameter Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold EG13575

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these beautiful earrings are listed below: Earrings: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earring Type: Huggie Hoops Hoop DIameter: 10 millimeters Earring Width:...

Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet 'Bazuband' Mughal India 18th-19th Century

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

This piece is unique and would be a great addition to your collection! Appraisal Reads: ONE (1) ANTIQUE YELLOW GOLD MUGHAL ARMLET: One (1) antique twenty-two karat yellow gold Mugha...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Turqu...

Diamond Dangle Earrings, Round White Topaz, Lever-Back Clasp White Gold 65 Diamo
Diamond Dangle Earrings, Round White Topaz, Lever-Back Clasp White Gold 65 Diamo

Diamond Dangle Earrings, Round White Topaz, Lever-Back Clasp White Gold 65 Diamo

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This glorious feature makes it our number one diamond earrings for 2021/2022. Earrings: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat White Gold Earring Type: Dangle Clasp Type: Lever-Back Earring ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Devil's Mask 14K Gold & Pearl Stick Pin or Lapel Pin
Antique Art Nouveau Devil's Mask 14K Gold & Pearl Stick Pin or Lapel Pin

Antique Art Nouveau Devil's Mask 14K Gold & Pearl Stick Pin or Lapel Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Professionally tests at 14 karat. Gemstone Measurements: 1 Pearl: ca. 2 mm Measurements: Length: ca. 40 mm Width: ca. 16 mm Depth: ca. 8 mm Weight: ca. 1.5 g Items purchased from...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Octagonal Pavé Diamond Two-Tone Studs, 14K Gold, Textured Octagons, EG13568
Octagonal Pavé Diamond Two-Tone Studs, 14K Gold, Textured Octagons, EG13568

Octagonal Pavé Diamond Two-Tone Studs, 14K Gold, Textured Octagons, EG13568

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these beautiful earrings are listed below: Earrings: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat Gold Earring Type: Studs Post Type: Friction Earring Measurements: 6.5 mm long x 6....

Category

2010s American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Sapphire Ring by Asprey Jewelers to the Queen in 18 Kt Yellow Gold
Sapphire Ring by Asprey Jewelers to the Queen in 18 Kt Yellow Gold

Sapphire Ring by Asprey Jewelers to the Queen in 18 Kt Yellow Gold

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Original box included. Ring Size is 5 1/2 Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Topaz Diamond Studs Earrings, Halo of Diamonds, 2.50 Carat White Topaz, Black
Topaz Diamond Studs Earrings, Halo of Diamonds, 2.50 Carat White Topaz, Black

Topaz Diamond Studs Earrings, Halo of Diamonds, 2.50 Carat White Topaz, Black

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat White Gold With A Black Finish Earring Type: Stud Diamond Number: 50 Diamond Total Weight: .11...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Topaz and Diamond Halo Earring Drops, 2.39 Ct Topaz and 102 Diamonds
Blue Topaz and Diamond Halo Earring Drops, 2.39 Ct Topaz and 102 Diamonds

Blue Topaz and Diamond Halo Earring Drops, 2.39 Ct Topaz and 102 Diamonds

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earring Type: Drop Diamond Number: 102 Diamond Total Weight: .25 Carat Diamond Sha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Halo Pendant '2 1/3 Carat'
14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Halo Pendant '2 1/3 Carat'

14 Karat Rose Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamonds Halo Pendant '2 1/3 Carat'

Located in San Francisco, CA

These extraordinary 14k Rose gold pendant feature preminum quality Pear Shape Pink Sapphire 2.06 carat framed in a halo of brilliant diamonds. This pendant is ideal for special occas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Checkerboard Citrine Dangle Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Checkerboard Citrine Dangle Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Diamonds

Checkerboard Citrine Dangle Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold with Diamonds

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

The full details for these gorgeous earrings are listed below: 1 Set Metal Quality: 14 karat yellow gold Earring Type: Dangle Post Type: Friction Earring Measurements: 25 mm long by ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1 Karat For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1 karat you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 61246 vintage or 99712 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1 karat may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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. Finding an appealing 1 karat — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, LB Exclusive and Meghna Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 1 karat of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 88175, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 1 karat for sale are for women, but there are 54362 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 1 Karat?

Prices for a 1 karat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,575,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,749.

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.