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Bulgari Bvlgari High Jewelry Diamond and Coral Heart 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Bulgari Heart Pendant, likely from a Bulgari high jewelry collection in the 1970s or 1980s
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

1990s Bvlgari 18K Gold High Polished Clip on Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Bvlgari Gold Highly polished half hoop Earrings, Crafted in solid 18K yellow and rose gold
Category

1990s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Bulgari Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Bvlgari Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
finding anything suitable. To purchase a high-quality jewelry piece for an obtainable price consider
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bvlgari White Gold Onyx Tubogas Ring
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
the centre with a round onyx inlay in a high polish surround engraved 'Bvlgari Bvlgari'. The Tubogas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Red Enamel Yellow Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bvlgari red enamel and gold double-sided cufflinks circa 1990. We are here to connect you with
Category

1990s Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bulgari 'Bvlgari Bvlgari' Mother of Pearl Large Version Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
inlaid in luminous 18 karat yellow gold setting. Part of the Bvlgari Bvlgari collection, the ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Spiga 18K Gold Tourmaline Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
RING SIZE: 6 HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, 750 The Bulgari Cabochon Tourmaline Spiga Ring is an exquisite piece
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Doppio Cuore 18K Yellow Gold Hematite Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
yellow gold's high-polish finish. The cufflinks come with a secure swivel-back closure.Offered in estate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage BVLGARI Vintage 18 Karat Gold Bulgari Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
These collectable no longer in production Bvlgari cufflinks were inspired in a Dowel and Screw
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Onyx Pyramide Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
This is a unique piece of high-jewelry from Bvlgari that was created in the 80s. The ring has a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond And Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Bvlgari to High jewelry, finding inspiration in the architectural designs and monuments of Rome. The
Category

1990s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bvlgari 18k Two Tone Clip On Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decade, Bvlgari maintained its reputation as a purveyor of high-quality jewelry by combining classic
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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1990 Bvlgari Peridot Tourmaline Sugarloaf Cabochon Choker Bulgari Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
's matching drop earrings, this choker necklace is a must-have addition to any high-end jewelry collection
Category

1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Pyramid 18K White Gold Topaz Ring BV02-093024
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Here is a piece of statement jewelry you can wear to articulate your style. This Bvlgari ring is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Parentesi Cocktail Topaz Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Newton, MA
. Most of the jewelry in our high-end boutique are exclusive and original designs, expertly handcrafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Gerald Genta-Bvlgari Tubogas Wristwatch, Prototype Piece Unique
By Bulgari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Haute Horlogerie for men and B.zero1, and LVCEA, Serpenti, Divas' Dream, BVLGARI BVLGARI and High
Category

20th Century Italian Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Roma Vintage Iconic Chain Links Cufflinks In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
in Roma Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, back in the 1980. These vintage cufflinks has been
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Trika Necklace Two-tone White & Yellow 18k Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
approach to jewelry, the brand consistently sets trends and paves the way for high fashion. Owning a piece
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti SPP35G 18k Rose Gold Pave Dial & Bezel
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Circa 2020. This exquisite Bvlgari watch features a distinctive serpentine design, crafted in 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Bulgari Circle Drop Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Adore this delightful Bvlgari Diamond Gold Necklace. This Diamond pearl Diamond Drop necklace is
Category

1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Allegra Multicolor Gemstone 18 Karat White Gold Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in MIAMI, FL
One beautiful pendant crafted by famed designer Bvlgari. The pendant is from the Allegra collection
Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ring Size 6
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
jewelry design. Key Features Brand: Bvlgari Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6 Weight: 10.7 grams
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Rose Gold Diamond Serpenti Viper Ring Size 55 353288
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated 18k rose gold diamond ring by Bvlgari from the Serpenti collection. The Serpenti
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Bvlgari Cicladi 18k White Gold 7 Disc Ring - Size 7
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an authentic ring by Bvlgari from the Cicladi Collection, it is crafted from 18k white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 18 Carat White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A modern and chic pair of hoop earrings by luxury jewellery designer, Bulgari, from one of their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari Intarsio Diamond Onyx Large Pendant White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
craftsmanship and design prowess. This Intarsio necklace is a testament to the beauty of high jewelry, blending
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Bvlgari Tubogas 18k Tri Color Gold Band Ring - Size 6.5
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This authentic Bvlgari band ring is from the Tubogas Collection. It is finely crafted from 18k
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Bvlgari Flower Natural Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bulgari Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
These chic designer Bvlgari multi-color sapphire and diamond ring is crafted in solid 18-karat
Category

1990s European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Chandra Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Two Tourmalines
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
collection, created in Alessandria Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. The iconic ring has been crafted in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Diamond, Black Enamel Bead Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the vibrant world of the 1970s with this stunning Bvlgari bright candy-colored bead
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bvlgari Spiga 18k White Gold Double Wrap 7 Diamond Sections Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
high-quality metal, this exquisite piece is perfect for making a statement. Ring Size: 7 Weight: 22.4
Category

Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Bracelet with Mother of Pearl and Pavé Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Part of Bvlgari's renowned High Jewelry collection, this bracelet showcases the brand's signature
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Bvlgari Roma Doppio Links Collar Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
in Rome Italy by the iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari. This flexible necklace has been carefully
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero 1 18 Karat White Gold 3 Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Honolulu, HI
from the iconic B.Zero 1 collection. As with all Bvlgari jewelry, the details on this ring are just
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Bvlgari Allegra Diamond Peridot Tourmaline Citrine Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Peridot Tourmaline Citrine Topaz Band Ring by Bulgari. The Bulgari Bvlgari
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Milano Movable Kinetic Astrale Cocktail Ring in 18Kt White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Astrale ring designed by Bvlgari. One of the ultimate creations by the Italian jewelry house of
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 1.02 Carats Four Prong Round Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
Classic 1.02 carats four prong diamond engagement ring by renowned Italian brand Bvlgari. This
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

BVLGARI Trombino Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 21.88 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
collection, created in Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. This iconic magnificent ring has been
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, Onyx Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself back to the elegance of the 1970s with this exquisite pair of Bvlgari classic
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bvlgari Roma Doppio Cuore Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Two Tone Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Towson, MD
Modern pair of drop earrings created by the house of Bvlgari in Italy (stamped 2337 AL, 750, BA4390
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

BVLGARI Roma 1970 Modernist Artistic Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rhodochrosite
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari, back in the 1970. This ring is very unusual and very artistic and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Magnificent Bvlgari 8.23 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring, AGL
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, a superb piece of high jewelry worth of royalty. Ring Size 6.25 Weight: 5.1 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Bvlgari 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Model BB232T 23mm Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
, Bvlgari introduced their iconic (and often replicated) Tubogas style of jewelry in the mid-20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Doppio Cuore 18k Yellow Gold Earclips by Bvlgari, circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, high-polish finish highlights Bvlgari's exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Stamped with
Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B.Zero1 Black Ceramic 18k Rose Gold Larger Size Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sophisticated and authentic by Bvlgari from the B.zero1 Collection. This gorgeous hinged bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Rose Gold

Silver Belcher Link Vintage Bracelet Mother of Pearl Disc Charms Bvlgari Style
Located in New York, NY
combines elegance and sophistication. Crafted in high-quality silver, this bracelet boasts a classic
Category

2010s American Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

BVLGARI Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.74 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphire
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry house of Bvlgari. This ring has been crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Roma Modern Eternity Ring In 18Kt White Gold With VVs Round Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds eternity ring designed by Bvlgari. A modern creation by the iconic Italian jewelry house
Category

20th Century Italian Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Milano 1950 Bracelet in 18k Gold with 5.88ctw in Emerald and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari back in the 1950. This piece has been carefully crafted with a gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Bvlgari Milano 1950 Bracelet in 18kt Gold with 5.42ctw in Rubies and Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
iconic jewelry house of Bvlgari back in the 1950. This piece has been carefully crafted with a gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Bvlgari Roma Serpenti Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.36 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
, giving off an overwhelming charm. A high jewelry that stands out in a bold yet sophisticated Bvlgari
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Roma Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 4.58 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Emerald cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. An exceptional piece of jewelry, created in Rome Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bulgari Bvlgari Enigma Pave Diamond 18k White Gold Ring & Necklace Pendant 17"
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
/ Lobster Clasp Pendant measures 56 mm in length & 15 mm wide Features High-Quality Round Diamonds in Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Roma Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.68 Ctw Diamonds And Red Coral
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful and rare ring, created in Roma Italy by the jewelry
Category

1990s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari France Doppio Ring in 18kt Gold with 2.74 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald & Ruby
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A gem-set doppio ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful piece of jewelry, created for the branch
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bvlgari Roma Three Bems Ring in 18Kt Gold with 2.33 Ctw in Ruby and Sapphires
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
A gem-set ring designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful vintage piece of jewelry, created in Rome, Italy by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Band Rings

Materials

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

Marina Bvlgari 1983 Troc Dangle Drop Earrings 18kt Gold with 30.87 Ctw in Gems
Located in Miami, FL
iconic Marina Bvlgari, back in the 1983. This pair is from the highly collectable Troc collection and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Onyx, Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18...

Bvlgari Roma Double X Clips on Earrings in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-Earrings designed by Bvlgari. An everyday pieces, created in Milano Italy by the iconic
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Festa Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bvlgari 18k rose gold amethyst, rose quartz and diamond dangle earrings from the Festa high jewelry
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2010s Italian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

BVLGARI Clip On Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold With 8.93 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Milano Italy by the jewelry house of Bvlgari. These earrings were crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

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Bvlgari High Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of bvlgari high jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 102 vintage or 50 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of bvlgari high jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of bvlgari high jewelry over the years, but those made by Bulgari and Marina B are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of bvlgari high jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 49, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our bvlgari high jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 59 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Bvlgari High Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of bvlgari high jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $649 and can go as high as $207,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,950.

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.