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18K Gold Dog Brooch
18K Gold Dog Brooch

18K Gold Dog Brooch

Located in Alford, MA

A charming 18k gold dog brooch, probably depicting a lhasa apso or similar breed, featuring grooved

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Terrier Dog 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Terrier Dog 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Terrier Dog 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a terrier dog. Stamped 750 for 18 karat

Category

20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Hematite Dog Pin
18k Yellow Gold Hematite Dog Pin

18k Yellow Gold Hematite Dog Pin

Located in Hong Kong, HK

This cute dog pin is a small piece of art you can wear every day. Made from shiny 18K yellow gold

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Hematite, Yellow Gold

18K Custom Hand Painted Reverse Crystal Dog Pendant
18K Custom Hand Painted Reverse Crystal Dog Pendant

18K Custom Hand Painted Reverse Crystal Dog Pendant

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

18K Custom Pendant Hand Painted Reverse Crystal of Clients Dog set in 18K with Sapphire Bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

charming brooch is made in the likeness of a small dog with a rolled up newspaper in its mouth

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold & Black Enamel Chihuahua Dog Brooch
18K Yellow Gold & Black Enamel Chihuahua Dog Brooch

18K Yellow Gold & Black Enamel Chihuahua Dog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Adorable 18k yellow gold and black enamel excited Chihuahua dog brooch. Chihuahua brooch is

Category

Late 20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Dog 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Dog 18k Yellow Gold Brooch

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Dog 18k Yellow Gold Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co solid 18k yellow gold dog brooch. 18k yellow gold Tested: 18k Stamped

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Louis Vuitton Dog Tag Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton Dog Tag Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

Louis Vuitton Dog Tag Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

Bold and luxurious dog tag style pendant necklace from Louis Vuitton. Crafted in lustrous 18K

Category

2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Dog Tag Pendant
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Dog Tag Pendant

David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Dog Tag Pendant

Located in Boca Raton, FL

David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Dog Tag Pendant This David Yurman, 18k Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mauboussin Sapphire Eyed Dog Brooch / Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Mauboussin Sapphire Eyed Dog Brooch / Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage Mauboussin Sapphire Eyed Dog Brooch / Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold

By Mauboussin

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Mauboussin sapphire eyed dog brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Shepherd With His Dog Brooch
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Shepherd With His Dog Brooch

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Shepherd With His Dog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

his dog, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The brooch is a testament to artistic skill, with each

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Golden Retriever Dog Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Golden Retriever Dog Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Golden Retriever Dog Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

brooch can also be used to dress up a bag, belt, hat, or scarf. This Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gold Dog Brooch
Gold Dog Brooch

Gold Dog Brooch

Sold|$2,500

Gold Dog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold brooch with a cute little dog motif with its tongue out. It weighs 18.6

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ruby Vintage Dachshund Dog Brooch - Yellow Gold 18k Pet Canine Pin
Cartier Ruby Vintage Dachshund Dog Brooch - Yellow Gold 18k Pet Canine Pin

Cartier Ruby Vintage Dachshund Dog Brooch - Yellow Gold 18k Pet Canine Pin

By Cartier

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Cartier Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Bichon Dog Fire Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Bichon Dog Fire Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Bichon Dog Fire Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Suwanee, GA

Hand Carved Bichon Dog Mexican Fire Opal Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Labrador Retriever Dog Brooch With Diamonds and Rubies
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Labrador Retriever Dog Brooch With Diamonds and Rubies

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Labrador Retriever Dog Brooch With Diamonds and Rubies

By Cartier

Located in Fairfield, CT

This charming brooch is a Cartier creation, expertly sculpted in 18k yellow gold to depict a

Category

Mid-20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Dog Pendant Necklace
VAN CLEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Dog Pendant Necklace

VAN CLEF & ARPELS 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Dog Pendant Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features an adorable dog

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Gold Pug Dog Brooch
Gold Pug Dog Brooch

Gold Pug Dog Brooch

Located in Darnestown, MD

one's clothing. This is the perfect wearable specimen for a dog lover.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Mini Dachshund 3D Dog Brooch Pin Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond 8g
18k White Gold Mini Dachshund 3D Dog Brooch Pin Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond 8g

18k White Gold Mini Dachshund 3D Dog Brooch Pin Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond 8g

Located in Northbrook, IL

Enhance your collection with this exquisite dog-shaped brooch. Crafted from 18k white gold, this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co and Paloma Picasso Dog Bone 18K Gold and Silver Link Chain
Vintage Tiffany & Co and Paloma Picasso Dog Bone 18K Gold and Silver Link Chain

Vintage Tiffany & Co and Paloma Picasso Dog Bone 18K Gold and Silver Link Chain

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage “X/O” Tiffany & Co and Paloma Picasso Dog Bone 18K Gold and Silver Link Chain Necklace

Category

20th Century American Modern Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian gold dog pin

Victorian gold dog pin

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

Gold ring by Pomellato

Category

1990s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Diamond Bow Estate Dog Brooch Pin Vintage
18 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Diamond Bow Estate Dog Brooch Pin Vintage

18 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Diamond Bow Estate Dog Brooch Pin Vintage

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Adorable handcrafted dog pin fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The dog brooch features a diamond

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold “Puppy-Dog” Ring
Diamond Gold “Puppy-Dog” Ring

Diamond Gold “Puppy-Dog” Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

diamonds. The ring is shaped into a sweet dog with big floppy ears set with diamonds. Made in 18k rose gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Enamel Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Enamel Yellow Gold Dog Brooch

Enamel Yellow Gold Dog Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Enamel and gold dog brooch circa 1960. * SPECIFICATIONS: ENAMEL: black and white enamel eyes

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Foo Dog Pin
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Foo Dog Pin

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Foo Dog Pin

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in New York, NY

18K gold Foo dog pin, one of a pair, by Barry Kieselstein-Cord dated 2002. Each brooch measures 7

Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Foo Dog Pin
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Foo Dog Pin

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Foo Dog Pin

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in New York, NY

18K gold Foo dog pin, one of a pair, by Barry Kieselstein-Cord dated 2002. Each brooch measures 7

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Dog Ring
Victorian Essex Crystal Dog Ring

Victorian Essex Crystal Dog Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The domed round rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict a Yorkshire Terrier Later gold setting Finger size: 7 Diameter: 22 mm Weight: 7.6 gr

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Dog Brooch
Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Dog Brooch

Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Dog Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

18k yellow gold dog whimsical dog brooch. Metal weight: 18.66 grams This brooch is

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Enamel Greyhound Dog Brooch France
Antique Gold Enamel Greyhound Dog Brooch France

Antique Gold Enamel Greyhound Dog Brooch France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Charming polychrome enamelled portrait of a greyhound with his red gold collar on an 18 k gold

Category

Antique 1870s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

1960s Gold Crystal Painted Dog Cufflinks

1960s Gold Crystal Painted Dog Cufflinks

Located in Milano, IT

18 carat painted cufflinks. Rare to find these in 18 carat gold. The oval size is 17x11 mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Adorable Sapphire Diamond Gold Little Dog Brooch
Adorable Sapphire Diamond Gold Little Dog Brooch

Adorable Sapphire Diamond Gold Little Dog Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This playful figural puppy dog pin was produced in the 1970s. It could be a Yorkie, Maltese, Shih

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Dog Brooch
1960s Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Dog Brooch

1960s Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Dog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel, ruby and diamond dog brooch. Circa 1960. Designed as a stylized

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Dog Locket Diamond Ruby Gold
Art Nouveau Dog Locket Diamond Ruby Gold

Art Nouveau Dog Locket Diamond Ruby Gold

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Gold Art Nouveau dog locket with diamond and ruby circa 1905. The organic design features the full

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Dog Ring
18kt Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Dog Ring

18kt Yellow Gold and Micromosaic Dog Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

18kt yellow gold and micromosaic depicting a dog. Size:7 Weight: 13,3gr. Follow on instagram

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Irish Setter Dog Brooch
Art Nouveau Gold Irish Setter Dog Brooch

Art Nouveau Gold Irish Setter Dog Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

down for specifications. This is a beautiful and very dimensional brooch, very dog-like. The head is

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks
Victorian Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks

Victorian Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Dog Cufflinks

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cute and fun dachshund dog cufflinks. Elegant and wearable, the cufflinks are a great addition to

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Red Enamel Puppy Dog Charm Pendant
Yellow Gold Red Enamel Puppy Dog Charm Pendant

Yellow Gold Red Enamel Puppy Dog Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat yellow gold charm pendant designed as a small dog with a red enamel collar. Some wear

Category

20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Retro Fox Terrier Dog Yellow Gold Brooch
French Retro Fox Terrier Dog Yellow Gold Brooch

French Retro Fox Terrier Dog Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

This whimsical brooch features a Fox Terrier dog. It is fully made in 18kt solid gold. The eyes are

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Terrier Dog Pendant
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Terrier Dog Pendant

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Terrier Dog Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Terrier Dog Platinum Pendant, originally a Brooch this piece measures 1 1/16 X 1 inch

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Company Sterling Gold Scottie Westie Dog Brooch Pin
Tiffany & Company Sterling Gold Scottie Westie Dog Brooch Pin

Tiffany & Company Sterling Gold Scottie Westie Dog Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980s Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Scottie Dog brooch, Measuring 1 7/8 X 1 5/8 inches

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dog Charm Pendant
18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dog Charm Pendant

18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dog Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a three-dimensional sitting dog with black

Category

20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Edwardian Gold Disc Pendant with Hunting Dog Motif
Cartier Edwardian Gold Disc Pendant with Hunting Dog Motif

Cartier Edwardian Gold Disc Pendant with Hunting Dog Motif

By Cartier

Located in Narberth, PA

, depicting the grassy countryside with trees and meadows. A hound dog stands proudly in the foreground

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

Valentin Magro Obsidian Diamond Gold Black Labrador Dog Brooch
Valentin Magro Obsidian Diamond Gold Black Labrador Dog Brooch

Valentin Magro Obsidian Diamond Gold Black Labrador Dog Brooch

By Valentin Magro

Located in New York, NY

This unique brooch features an Obsidian Labrador Dog with diamond collar and diamond bowl. The

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and White Gold Gun Dog and Duck Brooch
Diamond and White Gold Gun Dog and Duck Brooch

Diamond and White Gold Gun Dog and Duck Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and unusual antique French 0.15 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold, gun dog and duck

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold 'Yorkshire Terrier' Dog Brooch
Vintage Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold 'Yorkshire Terrier' Dog Brooch

Vintage Smoky Quartz Yellow Gold 'Yorkshire Terrier' Dog Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive vintage 0.10 carat smoky quartz and 18 karat yellow gold 'Yorkshire Terrier' dog

Category

Vintage 1970s English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swiss Cross Rescue Dog Ruby Gold and Platinum Brooch
Swiss Cross Rescue Dog Ruby Gold and Platinum Brooch

Swiss Cross Rescue Dog Ruby Gold and Platinum Brooch

Located in Geneva, CH

Swiss cross Rescue Dog. Ruby, Gold and Platinum Brooch. Circa 1970. French marks. Total length

Category

Vintage 1970s French Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Sapphire Large Yorkie Dog Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Tiffany & Co Sapphire Large Yorkie Dog Yellow Gold Brooch Pin

Tiffany & Co Sapphire Large Yorkie Dog Yellow Gold Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Large Yorkie Dog Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With 2 round sapphires in

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Carved Sapphire, Diamond Dog Motif Pendant, circa 1920
Antique Carved Sapphire, Diamond Dog Motif Pendant, circa 1920

Antique Carved Sapphire, Diamond Dog Motif Pendant, circa 1920

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique 3.5 ct natural untreated, bright blue Ceylonsapphire carved in the shape of a dog lying on

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snoopy Dog Peanuts Charm Pendant
French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snoopy Dog Peanuts Charm Pendant

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snoopy Dog Peanuts Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as Snoopy, the dog from the cartoon

Category

20th Century French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Ruby Gold Poodle Dog Brooch Pin
1960s Ruby Gold Poodle Dog Brooch Pin

1960s Ruby Gold Poodle Dog Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1960s 18k gold poodle dog brooch, with ruby eyes and collar. Brooch is 38mm x 32mm. Marked

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Diamond and Emerald Scottie Dog Brooch in White Gold
Diamond and Emerald Scottie Dog Brooch in White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Scottie Dog Brooch in White Gold

Located in London, England

A charming Scottie dog diamond, emerald and ruby brooch in platinum. This lovely brooch is

Category

1990s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

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18k Dog For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 18k dog for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k dog among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18k dog — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Faye Kim each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 18k dog featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 18k dog for sale are for women, but there are 140 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Dog?

On average, a 18k dog at 1stDibs sells for $3,119, while they’re typically $74 on the low end and $48,000 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.