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3 Carat Oval Cut Colombian Emerald and Yellow Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
, one on each side of the emerald. Weight of the Yellow Sapphires approximately 1.2 Carat, adding a
Category

Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 4.41 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense GIA Certified Emerald Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 4.07 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Halo Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense Certified Emerald Cut Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Certified 3 Stone Ring with Emerald cut Blue Sapphire
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
, exquisitely crafted in lustrous 950 platinum. At its heart lies a captivating 12.02 carat emerald-cut blue
Category

2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

GIA 8.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum Untreated
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
cut diamonds weigh a total of 1.29 carats, G in color and SI2-3 in clarity. The magnificent ring have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum 1.75 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
sapphire, set on a classic four prong setting. Flanked by two step cut emerald natural diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Burma Natural Blue Sapphires Oval Cut Studs 18K Gold or Platinum
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
STUNNING 4.85 Carat Natural Burma Blue Sapphires oval cut 9.70mm x7.00mm four prong studs in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Platinum

3.00 Carat Blue Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring 18K Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
*** The Center Stone is a gorgeous 2.50 Carat Oval Cut Intense Velvet Blue Burmese Sapphire that Measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum 3 Stone Ring with Emerald Cut Diamond and Trapezoid Sapphires
Located in Boone, NC
A Classic Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Three Stone Ring. The Emerald Cut Center Diamond weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

0.77 Carat Emerald Sapphire Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: Round 2) Side Round Diamonds Carat weight: 0.54 ct (120 pcs) Color: G Clarity: VS Cut: Round 3
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum GIA Certified 4.26 Carat Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 0.59 Carats. GIA Sapphire Report Number 6234403984 Size- 7 3/4. FREE SIZING. Handmade Platinum One
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

1.31ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Orange Sapphire from Tanzania
Located in Toronto, Ontario
2.98 mm Shape: Octagonal/Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step Cut
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
wonderfully complemented by the two emerald cut sapphire stones, totaling 0.80 carats in weight, and are well
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

7.90 Carat Emerald Cut Parti Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
perfect dawn. The Viridi Ring Details The faceted 7.9 carat emerald cut Australian parti sapphire is a
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

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

15 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring 13.50 ct Emerald Cut Sapphire 2 cttw Diamonds
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
gemstone with an emerald cut, set in four claw prongs. The claw prongs are very secure and give the ring an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.39 Carat Square Emerald Sapphire Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
: 5.262 grams Set with- Stone type: Sapphire Shape: Square / Emerald Carat: 2.39 (3 Pcs
Category

2010s Asian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Spine & Yellow Sapphire Beaded 3 Strand Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, Emerald, Spinel & Yellow Sapphires. The Blue & Yellow Sapphires are completely natural, without any
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Spinel

3 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous platinum ring ring is centered with a lovely emerald cut sapphire that weighs 3.00ct
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Spinel Beaded 3 Strand Necklace
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A one of its kind, Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Spinel Beaded Necklace. The necklace consists of 3
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Spinel

Pink Sapphire Emerald Cut 1 Carat Surrounded with Diamonds in White Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning and classic setting showcases the beautiful 1 carat emerald cut of the pink sapphire
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Certified 5.76 Carat Cushion Cut Sapphire Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stunning ring showcasing a rich intense Certified Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire weighing 5.76
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

6.97 Ct Emerald Cut Natural Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Band
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
A natural emerald cut natural ceylon sapphire and diamond eternity band is a stunning and timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 1.70 Carat Single Cut Diamonds and 16.45 Carat Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone 3: 2.55 Carat Saph Number of Stones: 1 Shape: Emerald Cut Dimension: 1.54 " X 1.43 IN
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

18 Karat Gold 5.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.26 Carat Emerald-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Eternity Band Ring This
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

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

Natural Burmese Sapphire Tennis Bracelet Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
-10.0 carats), this 14K gold bracelet is a true explosion of colors. Approx. 14g Round cuts, Excellent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

2.51ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Greenish-Blue Teal Sapphire from Tanzania Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
4.89 mm Shape: Octagonal/Emerald Cut Cutting Style Crown: Step Cut Cutting Style Pavilion: Step Cut
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

6.50 Carat Diamond 10.50 Carat Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18K YG Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby 3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

6.50 Carat Diamond 10.50 Carat Emerald Ruby Sapphire 18K YG Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby 3.50 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 1.43ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.23ct Cut: Emerald Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

New 18K Gold 1.39ct GIA Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond 3 Three Stone Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
white & yellow gold. It features a gorgeous GIA certified, 1.19 carat emerald cut sapphire solitaire
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

10.03ct Octagonal/Emerald Cut Grayish Greenish Blue to Grayish Purple Sapphire
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a stunning GIA Certified Sapphire The GIA report reads as follows: GIA Report Number
Category

2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

3.50 Carat Emerald 3.50 Carat Ruby 3.50 Carat Sapphire 18K Y-Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.50 Carat Emerald 3.50 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 3.50 Carat Round Brilliant Sapphire 18
Category

20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald Cut 11.42 Carat Peridot, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Euro Shank Band Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
as the main focal point. Flanking the peridot are 2 emerald cut pink sapphires, adding some contrast
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Sapphire Bypass "Toi Et Moi" Ring Engagement
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
round-cut natural sapphire neatly stands out from the opposite end of the design displaying a tremendous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1.67 CTW Emerald Cut Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an emerald cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.51 carats total - transparent medium
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Blue Topaz & White Sapphire Ring - 14k Emerald Cut 7.81ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stone Information Natural Topaz Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 7.21ct Cut: Emerald Color: Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s 2.00 Carat Emerald Cur Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an Emerald cut Sapphire weighing approximately 2.00 carats
Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Certified 2.05 Carat Colombian Emerald in Platinum 3-Stone Engagement Ring
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
reset the ring with a 2.05 carat emerald. We sourced this stone from our favorite dealer of high-end
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

11.43 Carat Interchangeable Diamond Floral Earring set -Sapphires & Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
, Champagne SI1 2 Natural Pink Sapphires- round brilliant cut 2.20 Carat Total Weight 2 Natural Emeralds
Category

2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Illusion Asscher Cut Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Octagonal White Gold Halo Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
by French cut emeralds and blue sapphires, producing a beautiful and bold statement to your hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Revival 3 Carat Aquamarine Sapphire Elongated Shield Cocktail Ring
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Deco Revival Year: 2025 Metal: Platinum Gemstone: Aquamarine Carat Weight: 3.16 Cut: Emerald Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Minimalist 1.94 Carat Emerald Pink Sapphire Hoops Earring 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
intellectual capacity and Sapphire stimulates concentration and reduces stress. Designed with oval cut emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Sapphire and Diamond Curved Band Ring 14k White Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
Gemstone: Sapphire Cut: Rectangular Step Cut Total weight: 0.90 carat Gemstone: Diamond Gemstone weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Octagon Cut Blue Sapphire & Emerald Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This stunning halo ring sparkles an emerald cut Ceylon sapphire at the center with French cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Sapphire Emerald Vermeil Cricket Silver Brooch-Pendant
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
carats. Total aproximated sapphires weight: 0.85 carats. Total aproximated emerald weight: 0.4 carats
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

18k White Gold Natural Emerald Sapphire & Natural Radiant Diamond 3 Row Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cut Sapphire stones, weighing approximately 2.70 carats. Diamond Details: This ring features Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Diamond Treated Sapphire and Emerald Dog Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Count: Total 10 Gemstones 6 Oval-Cut Blue Sapphire and 4 Round-Cut Green Emerald Gemstones Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Halo 14K White Gold Vintage Style Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A natural 1.40 carat emerald cut blue sapphire is claw set with 16 round cut diamonds color H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Set of 3 Bracelets in 18 Kt White Gold, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Gross weight: 12.9 g Hallmark: Eagle's Head - Bracelet in 18-carat white gold, sapphires and diamonds
Category

Early 2000s French Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Set Engagement 14K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Pink Sapphire Shape: Emerald Cut Size: 8 x 6 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.00 Carat (approx. total weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.15 Carat Round Diamond 6.5MM Emerald 5-9MM Sapphire 18K YG Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.15 Carat Round Brilliant I SI Diamond 1.00 Carat Emerald 1.00 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Blue Topaz & Sapphire Halo Diamond Engagement 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
: Emerald Cut Size: 9 x 7 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 2.95 Carat (approx.) Accent Gemstones I Type: Sapphire Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.15 Carat Round Diamond 6.5MM Emerald 5-9MM Sapphire 18K YG Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.15 Carat Round Brilliant I SI Diamond 1.00 Carat Emerald 1.00 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond & Emerald Sapphire Fancy Cut Halo Art Deco Style Rose Flower Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
French cut blue sapphire and emerald for its petals. The round diamonds on shoulders add the sparkle to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Reversible 3-D Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
natural Emerald total weight of 0.40 Carat, and on the other side, a princess-cut natural Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, P...

Vintage Yellow Gold 2.50 Carat Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 1980s Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Central Gemstone: Sapphire Carat Weight: 2.50 Cut: Emerald step cut Color
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 3 Carat Yellow And Blue Sapphire Bezel Dome Evil Eye Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
crafted from 18k yellow gold. The center stone is a 3 carat yellow sapphire with an oval-cut. Adorning the
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Art Deco Geometric Style 14K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
gleaming emerald cut Ceylon sapphire framed in eye-catching by French cut blue sapphires and white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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3 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 3 carat emerald cut sapphire 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 Platinum. Our collection of these items for sale includes 80 vintage editions and 225 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 3 carat emerald cut sapphire from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 3 carat emerald cut sapphire over the years, but those made by David Gross Group, Luigi Ferrara and Roshe Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a 3 carat emerald cut sapphire, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 3 Carat Emerald Cut Sapphire?

The price for a 3 carat emerald cut sapphire starts at $372 and tops out at $189,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $7,545.

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.