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Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Diamond Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
50.00 carats. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1980s Size 6 - 6 1/2
Category

Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Gold 2 Coil Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a black lacquered dial. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1980s Model
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Cabochon Ruby Tourmaline and Crystal Pin
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
. Signed by Bvlgari 1 3/4 x 1/2 inch
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Gold and Diamonds Link Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
of 10.00 carats. Signed by Bvlgari 15 1/4 inches long
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Two-Toned Gold 2 Coil Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with a black lacquered dial. Signed by Bvlgari Circa
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Tri-Tone Curb Link Bracelet with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
approximately a total of 3.00 carats. Circa 1980s Signed by Bvlgari Size 7 1/4 inches
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby Necklace with Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 17.60 carats. Signed by Bvlgari 15 3/4 inches long
Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bulgari 1980s Diamond Sapphire 8ct Citrine Gold Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1980s Bvlgari brooch, set in 18k yellow gold, with center approx. 8ct citrine ( the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Bvlgari 18k Gold Monete Ancient Coin Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This authentic circa 1980s Bvlgari 18k gold Monete ring features an ancient Greek coin from Gallia
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Monete Double Ancient Coin Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This circa 1980s Bvlgari 18k gold Monete necklace features a rare double ancient Roman coin design
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Bangle Bracelet Red Spinel and Diamonds By Duhem French Marks
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
This is a Rare and stunning Vintage late 1970's Bulgari Bangle feminine Vintage 1980's Bvlgari
Category

Late 20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Naturalia Gem Set 18K Gold Ring (1980's) Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Singapore, SG
Bvlgari rare 18K gold, tourmaline, hematite, and pave diamond ring from the Naturalia collection in
Category

Vintage 1980s Singaporean Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Doppio Cuore 18k Yellow Gold Earclips by Bvlgari, circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite pair of Doppio Cuore earclips by Bvlgari showcases the brand’s signature elegance
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Rope Bangle Bracelet 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Rope Bangle Bracelet 1980s Vintage Here is your
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

BVLGARI Emerald & Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Bvlgari, Italy. A stunning confection in green, yellow, and white, this 18k
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Hematite Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
piece is signed "Bvlgari, 750, *515 Roma" and dates back to the 1980s. The craftsmanship reflects
Category

Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Tricolor 18k Gold Ruby Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of opulence and vitality. DESIGNER: Bvlgari CIRCA: 1980’s MATERIALS: 18K Gold GEMSTONE: 1.13 cts
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 18k Gold Green Tourmaline Cornucopia Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A bold design from the 1980s, these Bvlgari earrings feature a cornucopia-inspired motif, crafted
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 1980's Diamond 18K Gold Steel Vintage Alveare Tubogas Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18 karat gold Tested as stainless steel Numbered and fully signed for Bvlgari Circa: 1980s Width at
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Bulgari 1980's Cultured Pearl 18K Gold Vintage Passo Doppio Link Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
signed for Bvlgari Circa: 1980s; via the Passo Doppio Collection Width at Widest: 5/16 inch Length: 16 1
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 18k Yellow & Blackened Gold Curb link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
piece reflects Bvlgari's signature craftsmanship. Produced in the 1980s, it is stamped with “Bvlgari
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s Bvlgari Two-Toned Gold Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and rose gold. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1980s 16 3/4 inches long
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold 10mm Hematite Bead Collar 16.5 Inches Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A striking and bold creation from the late 1980s, this Bvlgari "Ganico" necklace is crafted in
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Monete Coin Necklace 1980
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Ancient Roman Monete Curb Link Necklace Circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 4.50 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Vintage Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
safety Stamped 750 with Italian assay marks for 18 karat gold Numbered and fully signed for Bvlgari Circa
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Sapphire Ancient Zeus Hercules Coin 18K Gold Vintage Monete Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Bvlgari Circa: 1980s Pendant Measures: 1 3/16 x 1 2/16 inches Chain Length: 13 inches Total Length
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari Diamond Multi-Gem Ruby 18K Gold Platinum Mariner Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Bvlgari Circa: 1980s Width at Widest: 3/8 inch Length: 16 1/2 inches Total Weight: 88.3 grams
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Watch Yellow Gold Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
and Signed "Bvlgari"; circa 1980s. in perfect condition and original leather box.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Hematite and gold bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
among royalty and celebrities alike. Unconventional materials In the 1980s and 1990s, Bvlgari
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Hematite and gold bracelet
Bulgari Hematite and gold bracelet
$12,580
W 0.4 in L 7.68 in
1980’s Bvlgari Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Torino, IT
Timeless and sleek 1980’s Bvlgari Ruby and Diamond Ring. An oval Ruby cabochon is set
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BULGARI 1980s Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic 1980's BVLGARI 18k yellow gold earrings with a bold geometric design.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

BULGARI 1980s Gold Earrings
BULGARI 1980s Gold Earrings
$3,200
W 0.38 in L 1 in
Vintage 1980s Bvlgari 12 Charm Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with 12 original Bvlgari charms with various precious and semi
Category

Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Tri-Toned Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold with a black lacquered dial. Signed by Bvlgari
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1980s BVLGARI Hematite Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Bvlgari bangle is crafted in 18k yellow gold and inlaid with hematite. Bracelet has
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Yellow Gold Link Bracelet 1980s Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold yet elegant bracelet created by Bulgari in Italy in the 1980s. Chic and wearable, the bracelet
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BULGARI Heart Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring, 1980s Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic yet prominent cocktail ring created by Bulgari in Italy in the 1980's. Colorful, elegant
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Pearl Heart Emerald Diamond Gold Necklace 1980s Bvlgari
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless necklace created by Bulgari in Italy in the 1980s. Features forty five Akoya
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1980s Bvlgari Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Parentesi Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
part of the Parentesi collection circa 1980's. The cuff is for a small wrist measuring 2.0 inches in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Bvlgari 18 karat gold blue topaz and rhodolite doppio ring
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
1980s Bulgari Doppio ring A gem-set doppio ring by Bvlgari. Signature piece of design, created in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold

Bulgari 1980s Blue Yellow Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
1980s Bvlgari necklace, in 18k gold, with blue and yellow sapphires - 13.03ctw, rubies and 5.94ctw
Category

Late 20th Century Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold

Bvlgari Parenthesis 18k Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
This feminine Vintage 1980's Bvlgari cuff bracelet from Parenthesis Collection is crafted in solid
Category

1990s Italian Retro Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Tubogas Wraparound Snake Ring 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980s Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Tubogas Wraparound Snake Ring Here is your
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas 19mm 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Quartz Watch
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your style with this Estate 1980s Bvlgari Tubogas Ladies Quartz Watch, reference BB 19 2T
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas Link Earrings 18kt. Gold, 1980's
By Bulgari
Located in Braintree, GB
Indulge in luxury with these stunning Bvlgari Tubogas link hoop clip-on earrings, meticulously
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Yellow Gold Earrings, 1980s Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy dangle earrings created by Bvlgari in Italy in the 1980s. Elegant, timeless and wearable
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Multi-Gem Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet, 1980s, Bulgari
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic bangle bracelet created by Bvlgari in Italy in the 1980s. Tastefully selected green-hued
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bangles

Materials

Beryl, Peridot, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings Bulgari, 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely Bulgari hoop earrings. Elegant, timeless and wearable, the earrings are a great addition to your jewelry collection. Made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold, the earrings fea...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Two-Tone Gold Clip-On Heart Earrings, 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold and articulated heart earrings created by Bvlgari in Italy in the 1980s. Elegant, timeless
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari – 18 Karat Gold Carnelian Seal Ring, Made in Italy, circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Braintree, GB
French to " A Faith A Law" Designer: Bvlgari Made in Italy Circa 1980's Dimension - Ring Size : 2.8 x
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Bulgari Pink Tourmaline Gold Stainless Steel Tubogas Necklace Bvlgari, 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Signature Bulgari tubogas choker necklace accentuated in front with five sugar loaf pink tourmalines. Elegant, timeless and wearable, the necklace is a great addition to your jewelry...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Amethyst Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings Bulgari Clip-On, 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely Bulgari clip-on earrings. Made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold, the earrings feature two oval cabochon amethysts accented by baguette cut diamonds. amethysts measure 13.84 x...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari, Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Citrine Ring circa 1980s Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Citrine Ring Vintage Circa 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Spiga Collection 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace 1980s Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold Spiga Colletion Choker Necklace Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Parentesi Earrings 1980s Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Parentesi Earrings Vintage 1980s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 1980's Diamond Gold and Gun Metal Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
necklace is composed of alternating sections of the gold, diamond set and gun metal links. Circa 1980's
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold, Hematite & Yellow Sapphire Ring Circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold, Hematite & Yellow Sapphire Ring Circa 1980s Vintage Here is your
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Hematite, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogas Collection Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold Tubogas Collection Choker Necklace Circa 1980s Here is your chance
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Tubogas Snake Ring Vintage 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Tubogas Wraparound Snake Ring 1980s Vintage Here is your
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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1980s Bvlgari For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 1980s bvlgari you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 1980s bvlgari can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 201, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for a 1980s bvlgari, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1980s Bvlgari?

On average, a 1980s bvlgari at 1stDibs sells for $8,502, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $1,050,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Bulgari for sale on 1stDibs

Greek silversmith Sotirios Voulgaris arrived in Rome in 1881 and set up his own shop there in 1884, calling it Bulgari, an Italianization of his last name (in the brand's logo, it's styled BVLGARI, using the classical Latin alphabet in a nod to ancient Roman culture). In 1905, he opened the company’s flagship boutique on Rome’s Via dei Condotti. Since then, Bulgari has looked to Rome as a source of reference for its fanciful and decidedly romantic designs for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other accessories.

Although the iconic jewelry house found success with its silverwork and Art Deco designs, popular through the 1920s, Bulgari’s signature style — bold, often using yellow gold embellished with big colorful gemstones — began to emerge when Sotirios’s sons inherited the business, in 1932.

The brand truly hit its stride in the dolce vita era of the 1950s and ’60s, when the founder’s grandsons Paolo, Gianni and Nicola Bulgari decisively departed from demure traditional styles to develop the house’s exuberant multi-gem looks, attracting celebrity collectors like Elizabeth Taylor.

In the 1940s, Bulgari debuted perhaps its most famous design, the Serpenti bracelet watch. The piece’s snakelike coils were made possible by the tubogas jewelry technique, which links a flexible series of thin horizontal bands. Both the sleek, modern tubogas construction and the sinuous snake motif continue to be synonymous with the Bulgari brand

On 1stDibs, the collection of vintage Bulgari jewelry includes rings, pendant necklaces, watches and other accessories.

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.