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4ct Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire with Emeralds in 18ct Yellow Gold
4ct Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire with Emeralds in 18ct Yellow Gold

4ct Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire with Emeralds in 18ct Yellow Gold

Located in Brisbane, AU

This showstopper one of a kind ring features a 4ct natural pear cut Emerald poised between sharp eagle style talons and embraced by powerful-gold, emerald encrusted ropes, converging...

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2010s Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4ct Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire with Emeralds in 18ct Yellow Gold
4ct Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire with Emeralds in 18ct Yellow Gold

4ct Pear Cut Emerald Solitaire with Emeralds in 18ct Yellow Gold

Located in Brisbane, AU

This showstopper one of a kind ring features a 4ct natural pear cut Emerald poised between sharp eagle style talons and embraced by powerful-gold, emerald encrusted ropes, converging...

Category

2010s Australian Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4ct Love Knot Emerald Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
4ct Love Knot Emerald Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

4ct Love Knot Emerald Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

Located in Brisbane, AU

2ct natural Emerald set in 18ct yellow, white or rose gold Custom made to your size * Contact our design to start your stone selection* Bold colour, subtle curves and sculptural ...

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2010s Australian Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & 4 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KW Gold
12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & 4 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KW Gold

12 Ct Natural Emerald Zambia Cabochon & 4 Ct Diamond Stud Earring 14 KW Gold

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 12 Carat of Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon and 4 Ct diamonds earrings in White gold Each Emerald is about 6 carat Very desirable color and quality.

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Ct 4, 21 of Zambia Emerald on Ring in Gold
Certified Ct 4, 21 of Zambia Emerald on Ring in Gold

Certified Ct 4, 21 of Zambia Emerald on Ring in Gold

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

Exclusive emerald ring in 18k gold with oval cut Zambia emerald ct 4,21 and diamonds round brilliant cut and baguettes of ct 0,98 F/VS. Complete with AIG report.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Leora Eternity Emerald Diamomd Ring '4 Ct. Tw'
14K White Gold Leora Eternity Emerald Diamomd Ring '4 Ct. Tw'

14K White Gold Leora Eternity Emerald Diamomd Ring '4 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Elegant Eternity Ring showcase matched 21 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in an approximate total weight of 4. carat set in floating "U" shape prongs. Experience the difference i...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Leora Eternity Emerald Diamond Ring '4 Ct. Tw'
14K Rose Gold Leora Eternity Emerald Diamond Ring '4 Ct. Tw'

14K Rose Gold Leora Eternity Emerald Diamond Ring '4 Ct. Tw'

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Elegant Eternity Ring showcase matched 21 Emerald shape Natural Diamonds in an approximate total weight of 4. carat set in floating "U" shape prongs. Experience the difference i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

4 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate
4 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate

4 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate

Located in New York, NY

A classic, Cocktail ring , Perfect gift for Valentine's day !! 4 Carat Heart Shape Colombian Emerald & 1.3 Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring Estate Gold: 18 Karat white gold , Weight: 8 ...

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Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

AJD Glittering 4 Ct. White Zircon & Natural REAL Green Emeralds Yellow Gold Ring
AJD Glittering 4 Ct. White Zircon & Natural REAL Green Emeralds Yellow Gold Ring

AJD Glittering 4 Ct. White Zircon & Natural REAL Green Emeralds Yellow Gold Ring

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Brilliant 4 carat natural White Zircon (11.5 mm x 8.5 mm) enhanced with 4 glittering natural green emeralds (approximately 0.48 carats - 3.2mm each) set in this lovely 10K yellow gol...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

On Hold for Stephen Art Deco Style Snake Ring 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond Emerald
On Hold for Stephen Art Deco Style Snake Ring 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond Emerald

On Hold for Stephen Art Deco Style Snake Ring 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond Emerald

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE ON HOLD FOR STEPHEN - Images of Actual Ring Sent in Messages A fabulously elegant and charming Art Deco Style snake ring. Centered by a 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diam...

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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1914 Men Unisex Signet Ring ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS 9.25 / 4 gr
1914 Men Unisex Signet Ring ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS 9.25 / 4 gr

1914 Men Unisex Signet Ring ct. Blood stone solid 14K Gold ØUS 9.25 / 4 gr

Located in SE

Unisex type German ca 1920s -1930s Signet Ring in solid 14K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and bezel set emerald cut natural Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dot...

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Natural 3.2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Pear Emerald Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Natural 3.2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Pear Emerald Ring 18 Karat White Gold

Natural 3.2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Pear Emerald Ring 18 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

Approximately Natural 3.2 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald & Two pear shape emerald Ring 18 Karat white Gold , Size 8.5 A classic three stone design ring Approximately 3.2 Carat cent...

Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Muzo Emerald Colourchanging Alexandrite Diamond Pave Ring
Muzo Emerald Colourchanging Alexandrite Diamond Pave Ring

Muzo Emerald Colourchanging Alexandrite Diamond Pave Ring

By Joke Quick

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed to hug your finger’s contour, this ring offers unparalleled comfort. 18K Yellow gold 7.3 g 8 X Muzo Colombian Emeralds : 0.56 ct. 4 X Colombian Emerald Cabochons : 0.22 ct....

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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

1.4 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Oval Cut Green Emerald Gatsby Style Engagement Ring
1.4 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Oval Cut Green Emerald Gatsby Style Engagement Ring

1.4 Carat 14 Karat Rose Gold Oval Cut Green Emerald Gatsby Style Engagement Ring

By Diamonds Mine

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

Emerald Engagement Ring, Rose Gold Diamond Engagement Ring, Vintage Emerald Halo Ring, Gatsby Emerald Ring, Natural Green Oval Emerald Ring Main Stone Name: Oval Cut Emerald Main...

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2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

1.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
1.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

1.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

Located in New York, NY

This unique designer band by Gin and Grace is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features an oval cut 0.42 Carat emerald and 4 oval cut emeralds 1.19 Ct. in a prong-setting.

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
1.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

1.61 Carat Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

Located in New York, NY

This unique designer band by Gin and Grace is crafted in 14-karat Yellow gold and features an oval cut 0.42 Carat emerald and 4 oval cut emeralds 1.19 Ct. in a prong-setting.

Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

12 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
12 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold

12 Carat Natural Zambian Emerald Cabochon Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 12 Carat Natural Brazil Emerald Cabochon Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat white Gold, This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 3 large Oval cabochon emerald 4 c...

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2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires Amethyst Pearls Pink Stone Cocktail Ring
Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires Amethyst Pearls Pink Stone Cocktail Ring

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Blue Sapphires Amethyst Pearls Pink Stone Cocktail Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Amazing cocktail ring in 9K rose gold and silver structure mounted with flower theme, 3.30 g of angel skin pink coral roses adorned with 9K rose gold and silver leaves detailes stud...

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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, ...

Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Ruby Link Necklace
Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Ruby Link Necklace

Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Ruby Link Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Ruby Link Necklace Brand: Bvlgari Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent Origin: Italy Stamped: 750 Bvlgari Year Of Manufact...

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20th Century Italian More Necklaces

Vintage Natural 10 Ct Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond Ring, 14 K Y Gold
Vintage Natural 10 Ct Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond Ring, 14 K Y Gold

Vintage Natural 10 Ct Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond Ring, 14 K Y Gold

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Natural 10 Carat Oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Approximately 10 Ct of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and 0.5 Ct of Diamonds Round diamo...

Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

TIFFANY and CO. Penguin Gold Lapis And Diamond Brooch
TIFFANY and CO. Penguin Gold Lapis And Diamond Brooch

TIFFANY and CO. Penguin Gold Lapis And Diamond Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

lapis lazuli high quality penquin brooch embellished by 5.62 carats of g color high quality full cut diamonds with .4ct emerald eye and carved laois lazuli body

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American Brooches

4CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring Emerald Wedding Ring
4CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring Emerald Wedding Ring

4CT Natural Emerald and Diamond Engagement Ring Emerald Wedding Ring

Located in Orlando, Florida

Natural Round Cut Emerald Diamond Wedding Band for Her, Minimalist Emerald Anniversary Ring, 18K Gold Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring Product Details Jewelry Type - Rings Style ...

Category

2010s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Necklace
Diamond and Emerald Necklace

Diamond and Emerald Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Entire Necklace set with diamonds 6 ct tw of Diamonds, 4 1/2 ct tw of emeralds set in 14k white gold

Category

American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Mario Buccellati Unique Emerald Diamond Necklace

Mario Buccellati Unique Emerald Diamond Necklace

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Cremona, Lombardia

Mario Buccellati unique necklace handmade in gold, silver engraved and beads with natural pearls diameter 3/ 4 mm, emerald about 5 ct and diamond old european cut.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

1930s Mario Buccellati Emerald Diamond Pearl Gold Necklace
1930s Mario Buccellati Emerald Diamond Pearl Gold Necklace

1930s Mario Buccellati Emerald Diamond Pearl Gold Necklace

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Cremona, Lombardia

Mario Buccellati unique necklace in gold, silver engraved and beads with natural pearls diameter 3/4 mm, emerald about 5 ct and diamond old European cut.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

White Gold Pear Cut Sapphire Pear Cut Emerald Diamonds Earrings "Classic"
White Gold Pear Cut Sapphire Pear Cut Emerald Diamonds Earrings "Classic"

White Gold Pear Cut Sapphire Pear Cut Emerald Diamonds Earrings "Classic"

Located in Moscow, RU

White gold 750, 14,81 gr 288 round full cut diamonds, 0,79 ct, 16 marquis cut emerald, 0,96 ct, 4 pear cut emerald, 0,36 ct, 14 pear cut sapphire , 3,58 ct,

Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold

4ct Emerald Studs in 14k Yellow Gold Unisex
4ct Emerald Studs in 14k Yellow Gold Unisex

4ct Emerald Studs in 14k Yellow Gold Unisex

Located in Miami, FL

Made in radiant 14K yellow gold, these exquisite stud earrings feature lab-made emeralds with a total carat weight of 4cts, showcasing a flawless round shape and classic four-prong s...

Category

2010s European Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.5 Ct. Emerald Dome Ring
3.5 Ct. Emerald Dome Ring

3.5 Ct. Emerald Dome Ring

Located in Calabasas, CA

Wear it alone or stacked with multiple gem embellished rings. 14K yellow gold Approx 3.5 - 4 ct. emerald

Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

13-3/4ct. 14K Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver Emerald-Cut Lime Quartz Earrings
13-3/4ct. 14K Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver Emerald-Cut Lime Quartz Earrings

13-3/4ct. 14K Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver Emerald-Cut Lime Quartz Earrings

By Affinity Designs LLC

Located in New York, NY

Metal: 14K Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver Gemstone: Emerald-Cut Lime Quartz - 14.0 X 10.0mm - 13-3/4 ct.

Category

2010s Asian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold 4ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring
Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold 4ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring

Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold 4ct Blue Sapphire Diamond Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant Art Deco style ring is crafted from 14k gold, weighing 3.3 grams. It features a stunning 4-carat blue sapphire at its center, complemented by two side diamonds with SI1 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring
14 Karat Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring

14 Karat Emerald and Diamond Ladies Ring

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

14k Yellow gold Weight= 3.2gr Size= 7 1/2 (We offer complementary resizing upon request ) Diamond= 0.04 ct total Emerald= 1/4 ct total

Category

2010s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
10K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

10K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Turn heads with this unique ring with a vintage style. Diamond weight: 0.03 ct total weight Emerald size: 6 x 4 Emerald weight: 0.50 ct

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Emerald Rubi Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring
14 Karat Emerald Rubi Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring

14 Karat Emerald Rubi Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Ring

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

14k Yellow gold Weight= 6.8gr Size= 8 1/2 Diamond= 1/4 ct total Emerald= 0.07 ct total Rubi= 0.10 ct total Sapphire= 0.07 ct Total

Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ladybug 18 Carat Gold Stud Earrings
Ladybug 18 Carat Gold Stud Earrings

Ladybug 18 Carat Gold Stud Earrings

Located in Berlin, DE

The earrings are designed as ladybugs with onyx body, diamond wings pavé set and emeralds eyes. Composed with 172 brilliant-cut diamonds weighing totaly 1,72 ct., 4 emeralds and 14 c...

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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4ct Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 4ct emerald you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 3 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 4ct emerald may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 4ct emerald over the years, but those made by Cellini are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for an emerald cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 4ct emerald for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 4ct Emerald?

The price for a 4ct emerald starts at $2,090 and tops out at $75,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,443.

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.