Skip to main content

1 Oz Gold Coin

1/4 oz Wiener Philharmonikoer Republic Osterreich 500 Schilling Coin Pendant
1/4 oz Wiener Philharmonikoer Republic Osterreich 500 Schilling Coin Pendant

1/4 oz Wiener Philharmonikoer Republic Osterreich 500 Schilling Coin Pendant

Located in Troy, MI

The Austrian Philharmonic gold coin series was first introduced in 1989 and has since become one of the most popular gold bullion coins worldwide. The 1/4 ounce version allows invest...

Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 24k Gold

Retro Gold Liberty Coin 1/10 oz & Natural 0.4 Carat Diamond Earrings Circa 1980
Retro Gold Liberty Coin 1/10 oz & Natural 0.4 Carat Diamond Earrings Circa 1980

Retro Gold Liberty Coin 1/10 oz & Natural 0.4 Carat Diamond Earrings Circa 1980

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro 18K gold American Eagle coin earrings, each featuring a genuine 1/10 oz pure gold American Eagle coin framed in 18K gold and surrounded by a halo of 40 natural round brilliant ...

Category

1990s North American Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold

1996 Standing Lady Liberty 1/10 OZ Fine Gold Coin w/ Greek Key Bezel
1996 Standing Lady Liberty 1/10 OZ Fine Gold Coin w/ Greek Key Bezel

1996 Standing Lady Liberty 1/10 OZ Fine Gold Coin w/ Greek Key Bezel

Located in Sugar Land, TX

♥ Coin Information ♥ Precious Metal Content: 1/10OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $5 Coin Metal: 22k Fine Gold Obverse: Lady Liberty Holding a Torch Reverse: Bald Eagle Year: 1996 Tot...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

22K Gold Lady Liberty US 10 Dollar 1/4 OZ Coin (2010) Pendant in 14K Frame
22K Gold Lady Liberty US 10 Dollar 1/4 OZ Coin (2010) Pendant in 14K Frame

22K Gold Lady Liberty US 10 Dollar 1/4 OZ Coin (2010) Pendant in 14K Frame

Located in Miami, FL

This exquisite pendant features the iconic US Liberty $10 coin, minted in 2010 in 22K solid gold and set in a 14k reeded edge frame. Known for its historical value and striking beaut...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Dollar Lady Liberty 22k Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
5 Dollar Lady Liberty 22k Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace

5 Dollar Lady Liberty 22k Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

. ✔ Metal: Gold ✔ Metal Purity: 22K ✔ Carat Weight(s): 0.75ct in diamonds ✔ Item Weight: 10.7 grams ✔ Item Size: 1 - 1/4 inch x 1 - 1/8 ✔ Stone Count: 20 diamonds ✔ 1/10 Oz Gol...

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Recent Sales

1996 Queen Elizabeth Maple Leaf Canadian 10 Dollar Coin Pendant 1/4 OZ Pure Gold
1996 Queen Elizabeth Maple Leaf Canadian 10 Dollar Coin Pendant 1/4 OZ Pure Gold

1996 Queen Elizabeth Maple Leaf Canadian 10 Dollar Coin Pendant 1/4 OZ Pure Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Queen Elizabeth Maple Canadian 10 dollar coin 1996 1/4 OZ pure gold 9 grams Length 0.8 inch diameter of bezel 2.5mm width 1.2 inch with bale 18K gold bezel and bale

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1/20 oz Panda Coin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Ring
1/20 oz Panda Coin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Ring

1/20 oz Panda Coin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: ring measures 18.50mm wide Size: 6.5 Weight: 5.40 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1989 American Eagle $5 Coin Ring, 14k and 22 Karat Gold 1/10 oz. Nugget Texture
1989 American Eagle $5 Coin Ring, 14k and 22 Karat Gold 1/10 oz. Nugget Texture

1989 American Eagle $5 Coin Ring, 14k and 22 Karat Gold 1/10 oz. Nugget Texture

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold & 22k Gold as stamped Face Height (north to south): 13/16" (20.5mm) Rise Above Finger: 7/32" (4.9mm) Weight: 11.9 Grams Ring’s Stamps: 14k, maker’...

Category

20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Isle of Man 1993 Maine Coon Elizabeth II Coin 1/10 oz Crown Gold Pendant Top
Isle of Man 1993 Maine Coon Elizabeth II Coin 1/10 oz Crown Gold Pendant Top

Isle of Man 1993 Maine Coon Elizabeth II Coin 1/10 oz Crown Gold Pendant Top

Located in Kobe, Hyogo

Item: Authentic Isle of Man 1993 Maine Coon Cat Coin Pendant Top Stone: --- Metal: Coin-24K Yellow Gold, Pendant top Setting Metal -18K Yellow Gold Pendant Top Measurement: 24 mm Wei...

Category

1990s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Isle of Man Coin Ring 1/20 oz 1990 Vintage 18 Karat Gold Platinum Round Angel
Isle of Man Coin Ring 1/20 oz 1990 Vintage 18 Karat Gold Platinum Round Angel

Isle of Man Coin Ring 1/20 oz 1990 Vintage 18 Karat Gold Platinum Round Angel

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage coin ring (circa 1990) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and 900 platinum. The Isle of Man coin (finegold 1/20 ounce) features the archangel Michael slaying a dragon....

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Isle of Man 1995 Turkish Cat Elizabeth II Coin 1/25 oz Crown Gold Pendant Top
Isle of Man 1995 Turkish Cat Elizabeth II Coin 1/25 oz Crown Gold Pendant Top

Isle of Man 1995 Turkish Cat Elizabeth II Coin 1/25 oz Crown Gold Pendant Top

Located in Kobe, Hyogo

Item: Authentic Isle of Man 1995 Turkish Cat Coin Pendant Top Stone: --- Metal: Coin-24K Yellow Gold, Pendant top Setting Metal -18K Yellow Gold Pendant Top Measurement: 24mm Weight:...

Category

1990s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Isle of Man Coin Pendant
Vintage Gold Isle of Man Coin Pendant

Vintage Gold Isle of Man Coin Pendant

Located in Henderson, NV

The Isle of Man 1/25 oz. 24K gold cat coin from 1991 is encased within a smooth, polished frame, adding a touch of elegance.

Category

1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

1988 Panda Coin Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
1988 Panda Coin Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

1988 Panda Coin Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Ring Specifications: ​ ​Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Gold Coin: 1/20 oz 24k Gold Coin Purity: 99.99% Condition: Preowned

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Framed Gold Eagle Pendant #16279
14K Yellow Gold Framed Gold Eagle Pendant #16279

14K Yellow Gold Framed Gold Eagle Pendant #16279

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Framed Gold Eagle Pendant This beautiful pendant features a 2002 1/10th oz.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1988 Panda Coin Gold Pendant 24 Karat Gold Panda Coin, 1/20th oz Gold Panda Coin
1988 Panda Coin Gold Pendant 24 Karat Gold Panda Coin, 1/20th oz Gold Panda Coin

1988 Panda Coin Gold Pendant 24 Karat Gold Panda Coin, 1/20th oz Gold Panda Coin

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

1988 Gold 1/20th oz Panda Coin 24 Karat Yellow Gold Panda Coin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bezel Width: 18.27 millimeters Height with Loop: 30 millimeters Chain Not Included Weight: 3.9 Grams

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

1992 Panda Coin Bamboo Frame Ring, 1/20th oz 24K Gold Coin in 14K
1992 Panda Coin Bamboo Frame Ring, 1/20th oz 24K Gold Coin in 14K

1992 Panda Coin Bamboo Frame Ring, 1/20th oz 24K Gold Coin in 14K

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This bamboo frame coin ring is perfect for a panda or coin lover! Securely framed in this fabulous ring, the 1/20 oz. 1992 24 karat gold authentic Chinese 5 yuan panda coin shines wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

1992 Panda Coin Filigree Ring with Rope Frame, 1/20th oz 24K Gold Coin in 14K
1992 Panda Coin Filigree Ring with Rope Frame, 1/20th oz 24K Gold Coin in 14K

1992 Panda Coin Filigree Ring with Rope Frame, 1/20th oz 24K Gold Coin in 14K

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This filigree ring is perfect for a panda or coin lover! Securely framed in this beautiful ring, the 1/20 oz. 1992 24 karat gold authentic Chinese 5 yuan panda coin shines with a ric...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

22K American Eagle Gold Coin, 1/10 oz 5 Dollar Liberty Coin with 14k Rope Bezel
22K American Eagle Gold Coin, 1/10 oz 5 Dollar Liberty Coin with 14k Rope Bezel

22K American Eagle Gold Coin, 1/10 oz 5 Dollar Liberty Coin with 14k Rope Bezel

Located in Austin, TX

On the back, there is the signature eagle seal with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1/10TH OZ GOLD - 5 DOLLARS" written along the edge and on the sides of the eagle it says "E PLURIBUS UN...

Category

20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

1976 South Africa 1 oz Krugerrand Gold Coin with Custom Gold Lace Filigree Bezel
1976 South Africa 1 oz Krugerrand Gold Coin with Custom Gold Lace Filigree Bezel

1976 South Africa 1 oz Krugerrand Gold Coin with Custom Gold Lace Filigree Bezel

Located in Austin, TX

This is a genuine 1 oz 1976 Krugerrand South Africa gold coin! Set in a one- of- a-kind custom gold bezel!

Category

Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

1/10 oz Krugerrand 1982 Gold Coin in Genuine Malachite Bezel Pendant, 14K Gold
1/10 oz Krugerrand 1982 Gold Coin in Genuine Malachite Bezel Pendant, 14K Gold

1/10 oz Krugerrand 1982 Gold Coin in Genuine Malachite Bezel Pendant, 14K Gold

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

This is a genuine 1/10 oz 1982 Krugerrand gold coin! Set in a genuine malachite coin bezel with a 14k yellow gold bail!

Category

20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1997 1 oz 50 Dollars American Eagle Coin Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond
1997 1 oz 50 Dollars American Eagle Coin Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond

1997 1 oz 50 Dollars American Eagle Coin Pendant 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond

Located in Greer, SC

Stunning Standing Lady Liberty (front) and American Eagle (back) coin, crafted in fine solid yellow gold. This genuine US gold coin is showcased in a 14k yellow gold 2.25 total carat...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Liberty 1 oz 18K & 22K Gold American Eagle Coin Pendant 20 Dollars
Liberty 1 oz 18K & 22K Gold American Eagle Coin Pendant 20 Dollars

Liberty 1 oz 18K & 22K Gold American Eagle Coin Pendant 20 Dollars

Located in Geneva, CH

Opulent Features: Material Excellence: The pendant is composed of a genuine 1 oz Liberty gold coin in 22K solid gold, framed by a durable 18K solid gold bail for secure wearing.

Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold

People Also Browsed

Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings

Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats  Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Cat Brooch
Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Cat Brooch

Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Cat Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 18k yellow gold cat brooch, with approx. 1.10ctw H/SI1 diamonds. Brooch measures 1.25" x 1". Marked 18k on the back. Weight - 10.7 grams.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

By VimleshBadaya

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 8mm Band Ring 6.5
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 8mm Band Ring 6.5

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 8mm Band Ring 6.5

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond 8mm Band Ring 6.5 Metal: 18K Gold Size: 6.5 Weight: 10.70 grams Band Width: 8mm Diamond: 10 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight ....

Category

2010s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Gold Link Cartier Necklace
Vintage Gold Link Cartier Necklace

Vintage Gold Link Cartier Necklace

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Yellow 18K gold chain by Cartier. Formed with oblique rectangular links which graduate gently towards the centre, signed Cartier. Condition: very good Date: contemporary Weight: 42...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

By Cartier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

3.38 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Split-Shank Ring
3.38 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Split-Shank Ring

3.38 Carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire Split-Shank Ring

By Bracken Jewelers

Located in Santa Monica, CA

A stunning 3.38 carat oval Ceylon blue sapphire is set in this large split-shank ring by Bracken Jewelers. This ring is a masterpiece of bold elegance and craftsmanship offering subs...

Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Chanel Classic Caviar Medium Blue Silver Hardware
Chanel Classic Caviar Medium Blue Silver Hardware

Chanel Classic Caviar Medium Blue Silver Hardware

$11,233

H 6.11 in W 2.56 in L 10.04 in

Chanel Classic Caviar Medium Blue Silver Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Classic Flap Medium: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Classic Double Flap Medium - Color: Blue - Year: 2018 - Condition: Excellent - Mat...

Category

2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 9mm Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 9mm Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 9mm Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 9mm Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 39.20 grams Inside Circumference: 5.5", small size Width: 9mm Diamond: 10 round bri...

Category

2010s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

10 Gram Pamp Suisse Gold Bar with Rope Bezel Necklace
10 Gram Pamp Suisse Gold Bar with Rope Bezel Necklace

10 Gram Pamp Suisse Gold Bar with Rope Bezel Necklace

Located in Sugar Land, TX

**MADE TO ORDER** ♥ Coin Information ♥ Country: Switzerland Details: 10 Gram Pamp Suisse Gold Bar Purity: 999.9 Metal Weight: 0.3215 troy oz Obverse & Reverse: Varies based on avail...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds
18kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds

18kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The "18kt Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds" is a luxurious and exquisite piece of jewelry that combines the warmth and richness of 18-karat yellow gold with the brilliance and spar...

Category

20th Century Luxembourgish Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Gold Feather Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Gold Feather Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Gold Feather Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A timeless creation from Tiffany & Co., this elegant feather brooch is masterfully crafted in 18k yellow gold, exuding a sense of natural grace and sophistication. The delicately scu...

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Veinte Pesos Gold Coin Necklace with Polished Bezel 14k Yellow Gold
Veinte Pesos Gold Coin Necklace with Polished Bezel 14k Yellow Gold

Veinte Pesos Gold Coin Necklace with Polished Bezel 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Sugar Land, TX

✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Obverse: Coat of arms featuring a Golden eagle devouring a snake with Year Reverse: Aztec Calendar Stone above legend bearing denomination and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Owl Diamond Brooch
18K Yellow Gold Owl Diamond Brooch

18K Yellow Gold Owl Diamond Brooch

$13,200Sale Price|20% Off

18K Yellow Gold Owl Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite estate diamond owl brooch, crafted in France, beautifully captures the elegance and charm of a wise owl perched on a branch. The owl’s body sparkles with approximately...

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Crossover Ring, French, circa 1970
Cartier Diamond Crossover Ring, French, circa 1970

Cartier Diamond Crossover Ring, French, circa 1970

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier diamond crossover ring. Set with two drop shape brilliant cut diamonds, one D colour, VVS2 clarity, with a weight of 1.17 carats, the other D colour, VVS1 clarity, with a wei...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1 Oz Gold Coin", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

1 Oz Gold Coin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1 oz gold coin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 15 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 1 oz gold coin among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 1 oz gold coin over the years, but those made by Bulgari and Tagili Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A 1 oz gold coin can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and square cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 1 oz gold coin, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1 Oz Gold Coin?

Prices for a 1 oz gold coin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $8,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,555.

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.