Skip to main content

18 Karat Gold Enamel Pendant

to
130
796
422
588
460
215
185
175
156
134
101
96
69
55
43
40
37
35
33
33
25
19
15
14
13
13
12
10
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
75
36
36
30
19
Sort By
French 1960s Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold , eagle head hallmark. This charming gold pendant is decorated with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Limoges Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro oval pendant, it is bordered by a twist
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Rose Gold Enamel and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cross necklace pendant of 18 karat rose gold with blue enamel and diamonds for a total of 3
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Evil Eye Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this enamel pendant necklace is hand set with .43 carats of sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Evil Eye 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this beautiful enamel pendant necklace is hand set with .15 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Handmade by our artisans. 18 kt yellow gold circle pendant necklace with set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold French Enamel Diamond Parrot Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Parrot Pendant Necklace is set in 18K gold with the use of high quality french enamel, along with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Necklace
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Pendant Necklace- This stunning pendant
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Nouveau Enamel Pendant Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel pendant Oxidized Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold (in the
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Whippet Dog 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and charm pendant designed as a circle with a white enamel whippet
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold with a 14 karat gold chain. NOTE:* This pendant reflects the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Cloisonné French Enamel Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold cloisonné french enamel ruby diamond pendant necklace. High quality diamonds along
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Enamel Heart 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold heart pendant necklace. Handmade by our artisans
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Cross Agate Cameo Black White Enamel Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold cross agate cameo black white enamel pendant This cross cameo can be set in 18 karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Hidalgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Enamel Wrapped Cross Pendant
By Hidalgo
Located in Houston, TX
This cross pendant is made in 18K yellow gold and red enamel.
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Enamel & Red Cabachon #19440
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant with Enamel & Red Cabochon This gorgeous cross pendant was
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ferri Firenze 18 Karat Gold Emerald Diamond Enamel Foulard Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
blue enamel. The shape of the pendant is inspired by beautiful silky textiles. Signed: “Ferrari
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Topaz Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pearl Fall Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18 Karat Gold. This beautiful Fall Enamel pendant features unique hand painted miniature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Antique Fob Pendant Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
from swiveling bales engraved with foliate motifs Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1840s Wax seal fob
Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Jacques Bonnadier Limoges Enamel Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Nouveau Limoges Enamel Pendant in 18 Karat Gold. The magnificent portrait of a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Daffodil Flower Agate Cameo Enamel Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold daffodil flower agate cameo enamel pendant The cameo can be set in 18 karat gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Guilloché French Enamel Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold autumn maple leaf guilloché french enamel diamond pearl pendant necklace This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Blue Enamel & Diamonds Locket Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Vivid Royal Blue Enamel & Diamond Oval Locket Pendant Style: Locket ( listing is for Locket only
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rarely Seen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Sagittarius Zodiac Charm Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
This vintage zodiac charm is crafted from rich 18 karat yellow gold and is for the strong willed
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Pink Enamel Plique-a-Jour Rose Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 18k gold pink enamel plique-a-jour rose pendant necklace is inspired by the pink city of India
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Faberge 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Perriwinkle Blue Enamel Heart Pendant Charm
By Modern Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This modern 18 karat yellow gold Faberge heart pendant was made by Victor Mayer. The perriwinkle
Category

Early 2000s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Initials Pearl Enamel Oval Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Victorian oval locket pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Giorgio Facchini Artist Jewel Large Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Pendant, 1977
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind 18-karat yellow gold kinetic pendant was created by artist jeweler Giorgio
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Flower Motif Locket Pendant Old Mine Diamond Pearlescent Enamel 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
design with Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Pearls and adorned with Pearlescent Enamel. The locket is 18 Karat
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

"Branch Manager" Enamel Frog Fixed Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
frog -- maybe 1970s. It's 18 karat gold and is stamped on the clasp and chain tag. Note that there is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...

19th Century Fine Pearl Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross pendant and chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This delightful little
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Large 18 Karat Enameled and Moonstone Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
incredible piece is comprised of a fantastic 18kt yellow gold pendant, which hangs from an ornate 14kt gold
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Enamel

Goddess Cherub Enamel Pendant Necklace Neoclassical Etruscan Revival 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Enamel 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Brooch with a stunning hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Floral Motif Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian floral motif pendant crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1850. The piece
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Enamel Easter Egg Pendant Necklace Charm 18 Karat Gold Red White Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Enamel Easter Egg 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Charm. The fabulous
Category

20th Century Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold and Enamel Handbag Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold and Enamel Handbag Charm- For the fashionista in your life! This
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue & Pink Enamel Baby Shoe Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures 27 x 10.5mm in length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Enamel Handbag Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold and Enamel Handbag Charm- For the fashionista in your life! This
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

White Enamel 14 Karat Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The 18 karat gold white enamel pendant is hand set with .55 carats of shimmering diamonds. FOLLOW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Locket Pendant Antique Angel Skin Coral Rose Cut Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
adornments in a Star Motif Design. The locket is 18 Karat Gold and dates to the 19th Century, circa 1840
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Greek 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enameled Ornate Budded Cross
Located in Troy, MI
This beautifully detailed estate cross is crafted from rich 18 karat yellow gold with intricate
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heavy 18 Karat yellow Gold Enameled Filgree Ornate Cross
Located in Troy, MI
This beautifully detailed estate cross is crafted from rich 18 karat yellow gold with intricate
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hidalgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Handbag Necklace
By Hidalgo
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 18K yellow gold and blue enamel. It features a handbag pendant.
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Cross Angel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Enamel Art and Sapphires
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Vintage Enamel Art Hand Made in Spain 18k Yellow Gold Cross with real Sapphire (champagne
Category

2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Robert Bielka Neckalce with Enamel Heart Pendant with Diamond
By Robert Bielka
Located in Manhasset, NY
18Kt Yellow Gold Robert Bielka Neckalce with Enamel Heart Pendant with Diamond. Bielka 18k Gold
Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Evil Eye Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
karat yellow gold with white and royal blue enamel (Blue is the color of the sky which symbolizes truth
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 19th Century Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opening Medallion
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A delightful antique medallion, oval in shape
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fabergé 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diamond Egg Pendant
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A Fabergé 18 karat yellow gold green enamel diamond egg pendant Designed as an 18 karat yellow
Category

Antique 1890s European Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Hidalgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lock & Key Red Enamel Necklace
By Hidalgo
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 18K yellow gold and red enamel. It features a lock and key pendant
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Belle-Epoque Spanish Crucifix 18 karat Yellow Gold with Enamel
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
, the Belle-Époque Spanish Crucifix in 18-karat yellow gold with enamel is a unique and treasured piece
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hidalgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Color Enamel Heart Necklace
By Hidalgo
Located in Houston, TX
This necklace is made in 18K yellow gold and multi color enamel. It features a heart pendant with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Bielka 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Enamel Heart Pendant on Chain with Diamonds
By Robert Bruce Bielka
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bielka 18k yellow Gold & Turquoise Enamel Heart Pendant with diamonds Turquoise enamel heart
Category

1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Baby Angel 18 Karat and Sterling Silver Pendant Enamel Art from Spain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Vintage baby Angel Enamel Art Hand Made in Spain 18k Solid Yellow Gold (& Sterling Silver
Category

2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Cross
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold enamel and diamond cross, containing 129 round full cut diamonds weighing 1.50ct
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Old Mine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Enamel Cross Necklace Tourmaline Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Red Enamel hanging from an ornate 18 Karat Gold Chain with a gorgeous Green Tourmaline Clasp
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver & Sapphire Gemstone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Enamel Cross Pendant Sterling Silver 925 with Real 18k Yellow Gold the Enamel is on the 18k
Category

2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Blue Vitreous Enamel Aurora Necklace
Located in London, GB
individuality of the wearer, while using the venerable vitreous hot enamel. Catching the light at every turn
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Nouveau Art Enamel Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fire Enamel Cross with diamonds and Orange Sapphire (chain not included). Brilliant colors, elegant
Category

2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1.07 Carat Diamond and Enamel Teddy Bear Charm
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
Just the cutest....Teddy bear charm made exclusively for Cellini by Ambrosi of Italy. This 18 karat
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Photo Holder Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat yellow gold necklace with three strands of chain, and a photo holder pendant with enameled
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "18 Karat Gold Enamel Pendant", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

18 Karat Gold Enamel Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18 karat gold enamel pendant 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, 18k Gold and Enamel. Find an antique version now, or shop for 250 vintage or 125 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18 karat gold enamel pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18 karat gold enamel pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Amy Y, Fabergé and Meghna Jewels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 18 karat gold enamel pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 146, is particularly popular. 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 rose cut and oval cut alternatives. Finding a 18 karat gold enamel pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 165 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18 Karat Gold Enamel Pendant?

The price for a 18 karat gold enamel pendant starts at $373 and tops out at $50,035 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,165.

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.

Read More

This Victorian Necklace Features a Rainbow of Gems

If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.

A Centuries-Old Style, Lockets Have Never Lost Their Romantic Appeal

Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.

This Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Is an Heirloom in the Making

With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.

[Survey] Two-Thirds of Jewelry Gift Recipients Don’t Want to Be Surprised

Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.

Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected

Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.

7 Vibrant Jewels for a Breezy Late-Summer Wardrobe

Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.

Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.