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14 Karat Gold Cameo Ring
14 Karat Gold Cameo Ring

14 Karat Gold Cameo Ring

Located in Wallkill, NY

Intricate scroll design on this 14K Gold Cameo Ring. The ring is a size 7 and can be size by us or

Category

Vintage 1950s More Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring
Antique Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring

Antique Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 2.7 Grams Stone: Hardstone Cameo Face of Ring: 8.6 x 12.3 x 7.1mm Ring Size: 6.5 Hallmark

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #18154
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #18154

10K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #18154

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings This beautiful set of cameo earrings were meticulously crafted from

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #22883
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #22883

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #22883

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings (Lever Back)- These 18K yellow gold cameo earrings feature

Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #17385
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #17385

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #17385

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings This gorgeous set of cameo stud earrings are meticulously crafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Ring
Cameo Ring

Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

Cameo Ring A carved cameo ring Ring Size: 5.5 Complimentary resizing Approximate Weight: 2.8

Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold

Italian Yellow Gold Pendant with Cameo
Italian Yellow Gold Pendant with Cameo

Italian Yellow Gold Pendant with Cameo

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

This Italian Yellow Gold Pendant with Cameo is a timeless piece of jewelry, embodying the rich

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #22878
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #22878

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #22878

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant- This 18K yellow gold cameo pendant features a beautifully carved

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Necklace #16355
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Necklace #16355

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Necklace #16355

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cameo Necklace This breath-taking cameo necklace has a beautiful twisted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklaces Cameo Yellow Gold 18 Carats
Necklaces Cameo Yellow Gold 18 Carats

Necklaces Cameo Yellow Gold 18 Carats

Located in Vannes, FR

Necklaces cameo Yellow Gold 18 Carats Cameo pendant in 18-carat 1750-thousandths yellow gold A

Category

20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 13.01 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #14559
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #14559

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings #14559

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Beautiful set of 14K gold cameo earrings! Size: 17.2mm X 12.8mm X 3.8mm Weight: 2.94 g/ 1.9 dwt

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Carnelian Cufflink 18 Karat Gold
Cameo Carnelian Cufflink 18 Karat Gold

Cameo Carnelian Cufflink 18 Karat Gold

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Antiques cameo carved Carnelian cufflinks 18 Kt Gold gr. 14,40. measures 1,5x 1,00 cm. All Giulia

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Onyx Cameo Brooch
18K Yellow Gold Onyx Cameo Brooch

18K Yellow Gold Onyx Cameo Brooch

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

A convertible design allows this cameo brooch to be worn as either a traditional brooch or as a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold "Zeus" Cameo Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold "Zeus" Cameo Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold "Zeus" Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This striking antique shell cameo features a powerful portrait of Zeus, king of the Greek gods

Category

20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Style Cameo Yellow Gold Ring
Victorian Style Cameo Yellow Gold Ring

Victorian Style Cameo Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Victorian Style Cameo Yellow Gold Ring is a beautiful homage to the elegance and sophistication

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These dangling cameo earrings each feature a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Cameo Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Cameo Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Authentic 19° century Brooch in 18k yellow gold structure with a central cameo finely carved with

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cameo Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Vintage Cameo Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold

Vintage Cameo Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Montgomery, AL

We always love a classic cameo ring! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era:Retro 1940 - 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cameo 9 Carat Gold Bracelet
Vintage Cameo 9 Carat Gold Bracelet

Vintage Cameo 9 Carat Gold Bracelet

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Each panel link on this cameo bracelet has a different face. Each section is linked by two delicate

Category

1990s British Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Antique Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Cameo Pendant w Matching Cameo Earring Set
Antique Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Cameo Pendant w Matching Cameo Earring Set

Antique Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold Cameo Pendant w Matching Cameo Earring Set

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

consisting of a Pre-Victorian Cameo Pendant and Earring Pair is in remarkable condition. Believed to be hand

Category

Antique 1870s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 18K gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an oval shaped orange shell cameo with a relief

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
14K White Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

14K White Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 14K white gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an octagonal shaped orange shell cameo

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Oval Cameo Brooch #23232
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cameo Brooch #23232

14k Yellow Gold Oval Cameo Brooch #23232

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14k Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Featuring a finely carved traditional silhouette set against a warm

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Oval Cameo Brooch #23232
14k Yellow Gold Oval Cameo Brooch #23232

14k Yellow Gold Oval Cameo Brooch #23232

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14k Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Featuring a finely carved traditional silhouette set against a warm

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #24900
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #24900

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #24900

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant This beautiful cameo pendant was meticulously crafted from 14K

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch
Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch

Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

Antique 18ct Gold Centurion Cameo Brooch This Edwardian natural shell hand carved cameo depicts a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold

Cameo Ring
Cameo Ring

Cameo Ring

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage cameo ring depicting a feminine bust.  Weight: 5g Size: 6.75 Materials: 14k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring
Antique Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring

Antique Rose Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

against a red hardstone. The cameo is framed in rose gold, highlighting the detailed craftsmanship of the

Category

Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch Beautiful cameo brooch brooch with 18K yellow gold! This can

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 21K Gold Cameo Tiara
Antique Victorian 21K Gold Cameo Tiara

Antique Victorian 21K Gold Cameo Tiara

Located in New York, NY

nothing short of remarkable. These cameos are set into an elaborate gold frame, which itself is a triumph

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 6.75- This elegant ring features a lovely lady in profile set

Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring
Antique Victorian Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring

Antique Victorian Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite ring features a finely detailed cameo set in a rose gold band. The cameo depicts a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Onyx, 10k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These elegant cameo earrings each feature a lovely

Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin This lovely cameo pin features a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These elegant cameo earrings each features a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant- This elegant cameo pendant features a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Brooch

Antique Yellow Gold Diamond Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A finely crafted brooch featuring an intricately carved cameo, set in an ornate yellow gold frame

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings

Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast in 18 karat gold. These beautiful cameo enamel earrings are set with 37.83 carats cameo and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant  #23762
10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant  #23762

10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant #23762

Located in Washington Depot, CT

10K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant Easily add Exquisite style and elegance to you look with this

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Earrings- These lovely cameo earrings each feature a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Esemco 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #24145
Esemco 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #24145

Esemco 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant #24145

By Esemco

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Esemco 10K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant A timeless 10k gold cameo pendant featuring a beautifully

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cameo Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Habille Filigree Antique
Art Deco Cameo Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Habille Filigree Antique

Art Deco Cameo Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Habille Filigree Antique

Located in New York, NY

INDULGE IN A SUPERB ART DECO - VICTORIAN - BELLE EPOQUE CARVED SHELL CAMEO DIAMOND HABILLE RING

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch This stunning cameo brooch features a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant. This cameo pendant features a lovely lady in profile

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin #23787
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin #23787

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin #23787

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant/Pin Classy and elegant, this 14k yellow gold Cameo is sure to make a

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Ring Size 7.25- This lovely cameo ring features a lovely lady

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stick Pin
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stick Pin

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stick Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.5 grams Pin

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring

Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast in 18 karat gold. These beautiful cameo ring is set with .19 carats Ethiopian opal and .56

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cameo, Pearl, Stones, Rose Gold Ring
Cameo, Pearl, Stones, Rose Gold Ring

Cameo, Pearl, Stones, Rose Gold Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Simple ring in 9 kt rose gold structure mounted with a cameo surrounded by a pearl and stones. This

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch- This classic cameo brooch depicts a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant- This stunning cameo pendant features a lovely lady in

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stud Earrings #22747
14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stud Earrings #22747

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stud Earrings #22747

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cameo Stud Earrings Vintage charm meets golden glamour with these elegant earrings

Category

20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique brooch cameo 14 K gold.
Antique brooch cameo 14 K gold.

Antique brooch cameo 14 K gold.

Located in Berlin, BE

AThis antique brooch is a true work of art. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, it boasts a finely detailed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Cameo Ring
Cameo Ring

Cameo Ring

Located in New York, NY

Cameo Ring An agate cameo ring Ring Size: 6 Complimentary resizing Metal Type: 14 karat gold

Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Vintage Solid Gold Elgin Cameo Watch Ring
Vintage Solid Gold Elgin Cameo Watch Ring

Vintage Solid Gold Elgin Cameo Watch Ring

By Elgin

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful vintage Elgin ring crafted in solid 10K yellow gold, featuring a locket-style top with a

Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cameo Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of cameo gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1519 vintage or 431 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of cameo gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of cameo gold over the years, but those made by Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L, Marcello Fontana and Meghna Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of cameo gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 388 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of cameo gold, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cameo Gold?

On average, a piece of cameo gold at 1stDibs sells for $1,820, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $228,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.