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MAUBOUSSIN, Paris Gold "Snoopy" Dog Pin
MAUBOUSSIN, Paris Gold "Snoopy" Dog Pin

MAUBOUSSIN, Paris Gold "Snoopy" Dog Pin

By Mauboussin

Located in Southampton, NY

This charming 18K gold pin created by Mauboussin, Paris in the 1970's is of a seated dog with one

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Gold and Onyx Scottie Dog Brooch
Gold and Onyx Scottie Dog Brooch

Gold and Onyx Scottie Dog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Black onyx Scottie dog pin with 18K gold eye, bow tie collar, and mount. Length: 1-3/4 inches

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Schnauzer Ruby Diamond Gold Dog Pin
Schnauzer Ruby Diamond Gold Dog Pin

Schnauzer Ruby Diamond Gold Dog Pin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This adorable 18k gold dog pin is signed JK. His eyes are cabochon rubies and he wears a white gold

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gold Turquoise Sapphire Ruby Dog Brooch
Gold Turquoise Sapphire Ruby Dog Brooch

Gold Turquoise Sapphire Ruby Dog Brooch

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k Gold Yorkie Dog Brooch Pin. Gemstones - turquoise, rubies, sapphire. Marked - k18,237AL. weight

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Gold and Diamond Cartier Dog Tag
Gold and Diamond Cartier Dog Tag

Gold and Diamond Cartier Dog Tag

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Dog tag, set with a faceted diamond. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER. Beveled edge. 18K

Category

Vintage 1970s British More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Gold Pekingese Dog Brooch Pin
Buccellati Gold Pekingese Dog Brooch Pin

Buccellati Gold Pekingese Dog Brooch Pin

By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k gold brooch depicting a Pekingese. The brooch measures 22mm x 19mm and weighs 7.6 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Dog With a Bone Brooch
Cartier Dog With a Bone Brooch

Cartier Dog With a Bone Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, NY

Cartier gold dog with a bone brooch numbered 14114. The dog has one diamond and onyx black eye and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Dog Brooch
Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Dog Brooch

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Dog Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool Edwardian period diamond dog pin. Modelled in platinum with an 18ct gold back. The dog is

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Adorable Ruby Gold Dachshund Dog Brooch Pin
Adorable Ruby Gold Dachshund Dog Brooch Pin

Adorable Ruby Gold Dachshund Dog Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Vintage 18k gold brooch pin, depicting dachshund dog, with ruby eyes. Brooch measures 31mm x 15mm

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Dachshund Dog Brooch Pin
Ruby Diamond Gold Dachshund Dog Brooch Pin

Ruby Diamond Gold Dachshund Dog Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k brushed yellow gold Dachshund dog brooch, decorated with a ruby eye. Brooch measures 36mm x

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

KUTCHINSKY London Gold Dog Diamond Sapphire Brooch
KUTCHINSKY London Gold Dog Diamond Sapphire Brooch

KUTCHINSKY London Gold Dog Diamond Sapphire Brooch

By Joseph Kutchinsky

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extraordinarily Rare: 18K Yellow Gold Kutchinsky Diamond & Blue Sapphire Dog Brooch

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Shaggy Dog Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Shaggy Dog Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Gold Shaggy Dog Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Summerland, CA

18k Yellow gold, Sweet face Shaggy Dog Brooch with sapphire eyes. Marked Tiffany and Co. 750

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

1960s Diamond Ruby Gold Dog Brooch Pin
1960s Diamond Ruby Gold Dog Brooch Pin

1960s Diamond Ruby Gold Dog Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

1960s 18k gold brooch pin, depicting dog, set with ruby eyes and diamond collar. Brooch measures

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gold Cartier Paris Faithful Dog Key Chain
Gold Cartier Paris Faithful Dog Key Chain

Gold Cartier Paris Faithful Dog Key Chain

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Figural key chain. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER PARIS. It shows a dog, wearing a sweater

Category

Vintage 1930s French More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 18kt dog with stick pin
Cartier 18kt dog with stick pin

Cartier 18kt dog with stick pin

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

18kt gold pin designed as a terrier, wearing a monocle, holding a stick in its mouth. Set with a ruby eye, a diamond to the onyx monocle, and enamelled to the nose. Signed Cartier, ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Painted Enamel Crystal Gold Dog Cufflinks
Painted Enamel Crystal Gold Dog Cufflinks

Painted Enamel Crystal Gold Dog Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

Fine quality pair of painted enamel crystal cufflinks mounted in gold of an Alsatian, Borzoi, blood hound, Doberman.

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Cufflinks

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Gold Dog Pin with Diamond Bow Tie
Gold Dog Pin with Diamond Bow Tie

Gold Dog Pin with Diamond Bow Tie

Located in Vail, CO

Dog pin, in 18k yellow gold, with diamond-set white gold bow tie, the eyes accented by circular-cut

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Gold & Gem-Set Terrier Dog Pin
Cartier Gold & Gem-Set Terrier Dog Pin

Cartier Gold & Gem-Set Terrier Dog Pin

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

Terrier dog pin, the collar set with seven single-cut round diamonds and eyes set with circular-cut

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair Diamond Emerald Ruby Westie Dog Brooches
Pair Diamond Emerald Ruby Westie Dog Brooches

Pair Diamond Emerald Ruby Westie Dog Brooches

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 2 westie dog brooches crafted from 18k gold featuring emeralds, rubies, and amethyst

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Schnauzer Dog Brooch Pin
Ruby Diamond Gold Schnauzer Dog Brooch Pin

Ruby Diamond Gold Schnauzer Dog Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold brooch set with ruby eyes and diamonds. The brooch measures 44mm x 27mm and

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dog Head Bangle Bracelet
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dog Head Bangle Bracelet

Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dog Head Bangle Bracelet

Located in New York , NY

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dog Head Animal Bangle Bracelet. A diamond, ruby and eighteen karat

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s Tiffany & Co. Gold Boxer Dog Cufflinks
1960s Tiffany & Co. Gold Boxer Dog Cufflinks

1960s Tiffany & Co. Gold Boxer Dog Cufflinks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

14k gold cufflinks by Tiffany & Co, featuring boxers top,measuring 19mm x 14mm. Marked 14k and Tiffany & Co. Come in original box, weight - 16.3gr

Category

20th Century American Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Marina B White Gold & Diamond Dog Charm/Pendant
Marina B White Gold & Diamond Dog Charm/Pendant

Marina B White Gold & Diamond Dog Charm/Pendant

By Marina B

Located in Greenwich, CT

Stylized dog charm/pendant in polished 18k white gold, with pavé diamond body and diamond eye

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fantastic French Pearl Gold Cat and Dog Brooch

Fantastic French Pearl Gold Cat and Dog Brooch

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Vintage French whimsical gold and pearl cat and dog brooch. Comprising gold fence with gold ivy

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

CARTIER. A Whimsical Gem-Set Dog Brooch

CARTIER. A Whimsical Gem-Set Dog Brooch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Designed as a stylised seated Terrier with a stick in its mouth and a diamond-set onyx monocle to one eye, the other eye accented with a circular-cut ruby, the nose embellished with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Brinkhaus Large Gold Scottie Dog Cufflinks
Mid-Century Brinkhaus Large Gold Scottie Dog Cufflinks

Mid-Century Brinkhaus Large Gold Scottie Dog Cufflinks

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k yellow gold cufflinks depicting Scotties. The cufflinks measure 25mm x 20mm and

Category

Mid-20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

1960s Enamel Diamond Gold Yorkie Dog Brooch Pin
1960s Enamel Diamond Gold Yorkie Dog Brooch Pin

1960s Enamel Diamond Gold Yorkie Dog Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold brooch adorned with enamel and approximately 0.30ctw of H/SI diamonds. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Labrador Dog Gold Brooch Pin
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Labrador Dog Gold Brooch Pin

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Labrador Dog Gold Brooch Pin

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k gold brooch, crafted by Barry Kieselstein-Cord, featuring labrador profile. Brooch is 30mm in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Classic Diamond Onyx Emerald Gold Scottie Dog Pin
Classic Diamond Onyx Emerald Gold Scottie Dog Pin

Classic Diamond Onyx Emerald Gold Scottie Dog Pin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This adorable little 18K gold scottie dog pin is so much fun to wear. With his emerald eye and

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Sausage Dog Brooch 18 Carat Gold
Antique Victorian Sausage Dog Brooch 18 Carat Gold

Antique Victorian Sausage Dog Brooch 18 Carat Gold

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This is fabulous, a solid 18ct Yellow Gold

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Dog Brooch Pin
1990s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Dog Brooch Pin

1990s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Dog Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold brooch set with sapphire eyes and a G/VS diamond. The brooch measures 36mm x

Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian "Shih Tzu" Dog Essex Crystal Pin
Antique Victorian "Shih Tzu" Dog Essex Crystal Pin

Antique Victorian "Shih Tzu" Dog Essex Crystal Pin

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A high quality Victorian period 18ct Gold Tie Pin, the Essex crystal dog head finely hand carved

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Gold Essex Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Dog Pendant

Gold Essex Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Dog Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Large oval 18K yellow gold pendant, with an Essex crystal of a dog standing outdoors, set against a

Category

1990s German More Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

1990s Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Dog Brooch Pin
1990s Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Dog Brooch Pin

1990s Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Dog Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold dog brooch pin set with a 0.01ct G/VS diamond, and sapphires in the eyes

Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Valentin Magro Large Amber Diamond Gold Labrador Dog Pin
Valentin Magro Large Amber Diamond Gold Labrador Dog Pin

Valentin Magro Large Amber Diamond Gold Labrador Dog Pin

By Valentin Magro

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Great character on this large carved amber Labrador dog pin. It is accented with diamond collar. He

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, 18k Gold

Friedrich Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Dog Collar Necklace
Friedrich Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Dog Collar Necklace

Friedrich Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Dog Collar Necklace

By Friedrich Boutique

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Four Strands of Cultured Pearls combined with approx. 11 cts. of brillant-cut Diamonds, mounted in 750/- Yellow and White Gold stamped "Friedrich" and "750". In its original custo...

Category

1990s German Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Devon Woodhill Rose Gold Diamond Vine Dog Tag Locket Pendant
Devon Woodhill Rose Gold Diamond Vine Dog Tag Locket Pendant

Devon Woodhill Rose Gold Diamond Vine Dog Tag Locket Pendant

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k rose gold Vine dog tag pendant, adorned with approx. 0.47ctw in diamonds. Retail $7200

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

KIESELSTEIN-CORD Green Gold Diamond Carnelian Foo Dog Set
KIESELSTEIN-CORD Green Gold Diamond Carnelian Foo Dog Set

KIESELSTEIN-CORD Green Gold Diamond Carnelian Foo Dog Set

By KIESELSTEIN-CORD

Located in Los Angeles, CA

condition. The detail work is astounding. Each Foo dog is a miniature sculpture. The hair, the eyes, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Carnelian, 18k Gold

Ron Hami Silver and Gold Onyx Dog Tag Necklace
Ron Hami Silver and Gold Onyx Dog Tag Necklace

Ron Hami Silver and Gold Onyx Dog Tag Necklace

Located in Columbia, MO

Collection Dog Tag MetalSterling Silver & Yellow Gold Fastening Lobster Length (inches) 24.00 in Colored

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Art Deco Essex Crystal Gold Double Sided Dog Cufflinks
Art Deco Essex Crystal Gold Double Sided Dog Cufflinks

Art Deco Essex Crystal Gold Double Sided Dog Cufflinks

Located in Palm Beach, FL

These wonderfully done Essex Crystal cufflinks are in pristine condition. They are double sided depicting 4 different hunting breed dogs. Any lines or dots on the crystals are rel...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Mother-of-Pearl Malachite Yellow Gold Dog Brooch Pendant circa 1950
Mother-of-Pearl Malachite Yellow Gold Dog Brooch Pendant circa 1950

Mother-of-Pearl Malachite Yellow Gold Dog Brooch Pendant circa 1950

Located in Paris, FR

center with a dog's head made in mother of pearl, and surrounded with vegetal pattern 18kt gold setting

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Color Enamel Very Large Dog Gold Brooch
Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Color Enamel Very Large Dog Gold Brooch

Vintage Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Color Enamel Very Large Dog Gold Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

: 18k Non-Metal Material: Color Enamel Stones: 36 Round Diamonds ​​​​​​​ 1 Cabochon

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Mb Dog Tag Pendant Approx. 4.00 Carat
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Mb Dog Tag Pendant Approx. 4.00 Carat

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Mb Dog Tag Pendant Approx. 4.00 Carat

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company-N/A Style-Diamond MB Dog Tag Pendant Metal-18k White Gold Stones-Diamonds Approx. 4.00

Category

2010s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Ruby, Onyx, Diamond and Gold Dog Brooch

CARTIER Ruby, Onyx, Diamond and Gold Dog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Cartier 18K gold dog brooch, the seated terrier with a circular-shaped ruby eye, an onyx and

Category

French Brooches

Unusual Dog Ring with Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold with Full British Hallmarks
Unusual Dog Ring with Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold with Full British Hallmarks

Unusual Dog Ring with Diamonds, 18 Karat Gold with Full British Hallmarks

By Millbrook Gallery Ltd

Located in Preston, Lancashire

as a hound dog. The dog head is placed onto a wishbone type shank and forward facing. The 18k gold

Category

2010s British Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Agate, Diamond Eyes, Brown Diamond Nose, Pink Sapphire Ears, Rose Gold Dog Ring
Agate, Diamond Eyes, Brown Diamond Nose, Pink Sapphire Ears, Rose Gold Dog Ring

Agate, Diamond Eyes, Brown Diamond Nose, Pink Sapphire Ears, Rose Gold Dog Ring

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This adorable 18k rose gold over-sized dog ring is unique to all other dog rings. I'm not sure what

Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Art Nouveau Pendant with Big Mississippi Dog Tooth Pearl, Diamonds Rubies
French Art Nouveau Pendant with Big Mississippi Dog Tooth Pearl, Diamonds Rubies

French Art Nouveau Pendant with Big Mississippi Dog Tooth Pearl, Diamonds Rubies

Located in Antwerp, BE

part being 18K yellow gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum. Extra information

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Late Victorian French Gold and Platinum Snake Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies
Late Victorian French Gold and Platinum Snake Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies

Late Victorian French Gold and Platinum Snake Bracelet with Diamonds and Rubies

Located in Antwerp, BE

with the dog's head. The "eagle's head" is the French hallmark for 18K gold and the "dog's head" is the

Category

Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

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

14k Gold Golden Retriever Brooch with Ruby Eyes

14k Gold Golden Retriever Brooch with Ruby Eyes

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Whimsical 18k gold textured golden retriever dog brooch with two ruby eyes.

Category

Italian Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in PARIS, FR

hallmark for 18k (750°/°°) gold and dog head hallmark for platinum. Excellent general condition Height

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ring with a Floral Design
Antique Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ring with a Floral Design

Antique Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ring with a Floral Design

Located in PARIS, FR

Eagle head hallmark for the 18K gold and dog head for the platinum Excellent condition, the setting

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

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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.