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14k Gold Tie Bar

14K Yellow Gold Rifle and Pheasant Tie Bar #24614
14K Yellow Gold Rifle and Pheasant Tie Bar #24614

14K Yellow Gold Rifle and Pheasant Tie Bar #24614

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Rifle and Pheasant Tie Bar- This vintage tie bar is crafted in 14K yellow gold and features a beautifully executed pheasant set withing a clear crystal cabochon, pai...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold & Sapphire Tie Bar or Tie Clip
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold & Sapphire Tie Bar or Tie Clip

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold & Sapphire Tie Bar or Tie Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed gold & sapphire tie bar. By Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Signed Retro 14k Gold Golf Club Tie Clip Bar by Ballou
Signed Retro 14k Gold Golf Club Tie Clip Bar by Ballou

Signed Retro 14k Gold Golf Club Tie Clip Bar by Ballou

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold tie bar. By Ballou & Co. Inc. of Providence, RI.

Category

20th Century American Retro Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Engraved Work Tie Bar Clip
14k Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Engraved Work Tie Bar Clip

14k Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Engraved Work Tie Bar Clip

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Transitional Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS2 Clarity Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.83 Grams Overall Length: 52.5mm (2") F...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hashtag Elongated Diamond Tie Bar 14kt Gold 12566
Hashtag Elongated Diamond Tie Bar 14kt Gold 12566

Hashtag Elongated Diamond Tie Bar 14kt Gold 12566

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

0.20ct natural diamonds tie bar g-color vs-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold 14.7 grams 2.5 x 0.45 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin

Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin

By Mikimoto

Located in Baltimore, MD

Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 7.36 grams Pearls: 3 cultured Akoya white pearls, 4,5 - 5.5mm Length: 2.30 inches Width: 12...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Circa 1918 Tie Bar / hair pin 14kt Gold Bright Tourmaline
Estate Circa 1918 Tie Bar / hair pin 14kt Gold Bright Tourmaline

Estate Circa 1918 Tie Bar / hair pin 14kt Gold Bright Tourmaline

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

estate tie bar / hair clip / brooch pin 7 x 3mm natural emerald cut tourmaline 2.4 inches long and 0.20 inches wide 5.2 grams

Category

Vintage 1910s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

2ct Natural diamonds Pin / Tie Bar & Shirt Chain 14kt Vintage
2ct Natural diamonds Pin / Tie Bar & Shirt Chain 14kt Vintage

2ct Natural diamonds Pin / Tie Bar & Shirt Chain 14kt Vintage

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Statement 2ct. natural diamonds tie bar & shirt chain Can be used as pin Rounds, Old mine cut. H-color Si-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold 6.3 grams. Overall: 2.1 long E...

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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Prominent Estate Elite 0.50ct Natural diamonds Tie Bar Brooch Pin 14kt 12553
Prominent Estate Elite 0.50ct Natural diamonds Tie Bar Brooch Pin 14kt 12553

Prominent Estate Elite 0.50ct Natural diamonds Tie Bar Brooch Pin 14kt 12553

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

0.50ct old mine brilliant cut diamond g-color vs-2 clarity 4mm cultured pearls measures 2.5 inches long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Retro Ridged Tie Bar, Unisex, 1990s, 2.3g
14K Yellow Gold Retro Ridged Tie Bar, Unisex, 1990s, 2.3g

14K Yellow Gold Retro Ridged Tie Bar, Unisex, 1990s, 2.3g

Located in Palm Desert, CA

14 Karat Ridged Tie Bar. Simple design yet sophisticated piece that will add a nice detail to any tie. The top of the tie bar has a zig-zag design and the entire tie bar has a smooth...

Category

1990s Unknown Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Brooch/Tie Bar with Pearls
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Brooch/Tie Bar with Pearls

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Brooch/Tie Bar with Pearls

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Beautiful vintage 14k yellow gold and pearl pin or tie bar. Hallmarked "14K" on pin closure.

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Brooch/Tie Bar with Seed Pearls
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Brooch/Tie Bar with Seed Pearls

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Brooch/Tie Bar with Seed Pearls

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Vintage 14k yellow gold and pearl pin or tie bar Hallmarked "14K" on pin closure 62 mm long X 6 mm wide Weight 6.7 grams

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Tiffany Gentleman's Tie Bar
14 Karat Tiffany Gentleman's Tie Bar

14 Karat Tiffany Gentleman's Tie Bar

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W 0.36 in D 0.28 in L 2.29 in

14 Karat Tiffany Gentleman's Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

14 Karat Tiffany Gentleman's Tie Bar is unusual with a different design for each side as well as spaces on one side for two initials. From the personal collection of Prince JOHN Land...

Category

20th Century American Contemporary More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co Estate Tie Clip Bar 14k Gold Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Estate Tie Clip Bar 14k Gold Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Tie Clip Bar 14k Gold Sterling Silver

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Tie Clip Bar 14k Gold Sterling Silver TIF577 This elegant Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate tie clip is made of sterling silver & 14k yellow gold and weigh...

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1990s American Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oar Tie Bar
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oar Tie Bar

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oar Tie Bar

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W 0.2 in L 1.97 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oar Tie Bar

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oar Tie Bar- This elegant tie bar features a beautifully detailed oar crafted in classic 14K yellow gold.

Category

20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Money Clip 14k Yellow Gold Larter & Sons Tie Bar Horse Belt Stirrup
Vintage Money Clip 14k Yellow Gold Larter & Sons Tie Bar Horse Belt Stirrup

Vintage Money Clip 14k Yellow Gold Larter & Sons Tie Bar Horse Belt Stirrup

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish equestrian themed money clip crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to 1960s). With a belt looped through the stirrup the horse themed dual-purpose money clip or tie bar i...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14 Karat Gold Tie Bar
1960s Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14 Karat Gold Tie Bar

1960s Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14 Karat Gold Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hicksville, NY

Keep it minimal, sleek, and formal! This tie bar is 2 inches in length. The hallmark "TIFFANY & Co. 14K" is written on the inside of the bar.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar
Retro Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar

Retro Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in McLeansville, NC

A retro Tiffany & Company 14 karat yellow gold tie bar. This tie bar features a wavy side and a polished that is stamped TIFFANY & CO. / 14KT. Length: 1 7/8 in. Width: 1.4 in. 3.5...

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

EQUESTRIAN 1940 Horse Tie Bar Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
EQUESTRIAN 1940 Horse Tie Bar Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond

EQUESTRIAN 1940 Horse Tie Bar Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

An equestrian horse tie bar pin. This is a very handsome tie bar pin created in America during the post art deco period, back in 1940. The bar pin has been crafted with a three-dime...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Clip
14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Clip

14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Clip

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Tie Bar Measures approx 55 mm. 2.8 g / 1.8 dwt.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14k Gold & Pearl Tie Bar or Tie Clip
Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14k Gold & Pearl Tie Bar or Tie Clip

Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14k Gold & Pearl Tie Bar or Tie Clip

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Mid-Century tie clip. In 14k gold (with a light rose gold tone). Made by Larter & Sons for Cartier. Terminating with a round white pearl. Simply wonderful Mid-Cent...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Gold Fly Fishing Tie Bar
Gold Fly Fishing Tie Bar

Gold Fly Fishing Tie Bar

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W 0.6 in L 2.25 in

Gold Fly Fishing Tie Bar

Located in New York, NY

Fly fishing motif tie bar in 14k gold. Nice detail and finishing. 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Mid-Century Tiffany 14k Gold & Blue Topaz Florentine Finished Tie Bar / Tie Clip
Mid-Century Tiffany 14k Gold & Blue Topaz Florentine Finished Tie Bar / Tie Clip

Mid-Century Tiffany 14k Gold & Blue Topaz Florentine Finished Tie Bar / Tie Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Tiffany & Co. tie clip. In 14k gold. The tie bar has an engraved cross-hatched Florentine finish pattern and is channel set with 3 square cut London blue topaz gemstones to ...

Category

20th Century Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

c1940s Vintage Cartier Tie Bar Clasp 14k Yellow Gold Fine Men's Jewelry
c1940s Vintage Cartier Tie Bar Clasp 14k Yellow Gold Fine Men's Jewelry

c1940s Vintage Cartier Tie Bar Clasp 14k Yellow Gold Fine Men's Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage Cartier tie clasp crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1940s). A charming piece from the past, the Cartier tie clasp is a great collector item (and also very wearable to...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar
1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar

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W 0.12 in L 1.82 in

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar

Located in Hicksville, NY

1940s Tie Bar, Tie Pin - 14 Karat Yellow Gold Features: Made in Chicago 14 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Wire pattern 46 x 3 millimeters Tie Bar Details: Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold We...

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Modern Tie Clip or Tie Bar
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Modern Tie Clip or Tie Bar

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Modern Tie Clip or Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome Tiffany & Co. tie clip. In 14K gold with simple, clean lines. Marked to the reverse: Tiffany & Co and 14k for gold fineness. The perfect gift for the well-dressed man! ...

Category

20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14k Molten Gold Mid-Century Modern Tie Bar or Money Clip
Tiffany & Co. 14k Molten Gold Mid-Century Modern Tie Bar or Money Clip

Tiffany & Co. 14k Molten Gold Mid-Century Modern Tie Bar or Money Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mid-Century Modern gold tie bar or money clip. By Tiffany & Co. In 14K gold.

Category

20th Century Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Fifties Tiffany & Co. Gold Tie Bar
Retro Fifties Tiffany & Co. Gold Tie Bar

Retro Fifties Tiffany & Co. Gold Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, 14k, Tiffany & Co., New York City. In the 1950s, Tiffany was an arbiter of taste - this fabulous tie bar features their iconic deco starburst pattern. Subtle, good-loo...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: tie bar measures 42.50 x 6.20mm Weight: 5.99 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Neiman Marcus Gold Diamond Tie Bar
1960s Neiman Marcus Gold Diamond Tie Bar

1960s Neiman Marcus Gold Diamond Tie Bar

By Neiman Marcus

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Neiman Marcus 1960s gold and diamond tie bar. The rectangular design centers upon a similarly-shaped diamond pave motif balanced by hand chased organic gold textures. All very typica...

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Engravable Tie Bar
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Engravable Tie Bar

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Engravable Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Engravable Tie Bar. Finished Weight Is 7.4 Grams. 2 Inches Long.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Baseball Bat Money Clip / Tie Bar 14K Yellow Gold with Box
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Baseball Bat Money Clip / Tie Bar 14K Yellow Gold with Box

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Baseball Bat Money Clip / Tie Bar 14K Yellow Gold with Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rare vintage Tiffany & Co. mens baseball bat money clip / tie bar in 14 karat yellow gold. This elegant and versatile piece is perfect for the sports enthusiast in your life!

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Modern Tie Clip or Tie Bar
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Modern Tie Clip or Tie Bar

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold Modern Tie Clip or Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome Tiffany & Co. tie clip in 14K gold. The tie bar features a repeating diagonal stripe pattern.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

Natural Diamond High Shine Tie Bar 14kt Gold
Natural Diamond High Shine Tie Bar 14kt Gold

Natural Diamond High Shine Tie Bar 14kt Gold

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

0.02ct natural round diamond g-color vs-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold 50 x 7mm diameter

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar Pin Clip
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar Pin Clip

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar Pin Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Bar Pin Clip Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 2.94 grams Length: 50mm Width: 3mm Signed: Tiffany & Co. 14K

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Signed Cartier 14 Karat "MS" Gold Tie Bar or Tie Clip
Art Deco Signed Cartier 14 Karat "MS" Gold Tie Bar or Tie Clip

Art Deco Signed Cartier 14 Karat "MS" Gold Tie Bar or Tie Clip

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine 14k Cartier gold tie bar. With an integral script MS monogram.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Starburst Motif Tie Bar
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Starburst Motif Tie Bar

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Starburst Motif Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950s, Tiffany & Co., 14k, USA. In the 1950s well dressed was hip and cool, and Tiffany was the arbiter of good taste. The starburst motif on this tie bar was part of a design...

Category

Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Pin 14k Y Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Pin 14k Y Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Pin 14k Y Gold

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Pin 14k Y Gold 4.79 mm M298 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl tie bar is made of gold and has 1 Akoya Cultured Pearl in size of...

Category

1990s Japanese Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Gold

CARTIER Tie Bar
CARTIER Tie Bar

CARTIER Tie Bar

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER 14K gold tie bar signed and numbered. Set with 6 faceted sapphires.

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American More Jewelry

TIFFANY & CO Salmon Tie Bar
TIFFANY & CO Salmon Tie Bar

TIFFANY & CO Salmon Tie Bar

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

VERY RARE TIFFANY & Co, 14K gold figural salmon tie bar. Silky and sleek.

Category

Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

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Category

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Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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14k Gold Tie Bar For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 14k gold tie bar you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k gold tie bar 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 14k gold tie bar over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Allan Adler are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a 14k gold tie bar featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a 14k gold tie bar for sale for men should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a 14k Gold Tie Bar?

On average, a 14k gold tie bar at 1stDibs sells for $1,000, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $3,000 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.