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Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Located in Milano, MI

Antique carnelian intaglio gold (18ct) ring. Setting finely hand made and carnelian intaglio

Category

Early 20th Century European Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

18k ring, carnelian Intaglio symbols
18k ring, carnelian Intaglio symbols

18k ring, carnelian Intaglio symbols

By Diane Griswold Johnston

Located in Cohasset, MA

18K carnelian intaglio ring. Pisces, Scorpio, Sun and Moon.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Mesh Bracelet
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Mesh Bracelet

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Mesh Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Mesh Bracelet A remarkable antique bracelet featuring a richly hued

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Octagonal Carnelian Intaglio 18 Carat Gold Ring
Octagonal Carnelian Intaglio 18 Carat Gold Ring

Octagonal Carnelian Intaglio 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Milano, MI

Octagonal carnelian intaglio ring set in gold; depicting a coat of arms Highlights - Octagonal

Category

Early 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique 18th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring Featuring Roman Emperor Septimus Severus Set in 18kt

Category

Antique 18th Century British Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Pendant
Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Pendant

Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Era 14KT Yellow/Rose Gold Carnelian Intaglio Pendant, a stunning piece evoking the

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

VAHE NALTCHAYAN Estate 18k Carnelian Intaglio Earrings
VAHE NALTCHAYAN Estate 18k Carnelian Intaglio Earrings

VAHE NALTCHAYAN Estate 18k Carnelian Intaglio Earrings

By Vahe Naltchayan

Located in Narberth, PA

earring features a bezel set carnelian intaglio. The oval-shaped carnelian stones depict the likeness of

Category

1990s Lebanese Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

VAHE NALTCHAYAN  Estate 18k Carnelian Intaglio Earrings
VAHE NALTCHAYAN  Estate 18k Carnelian Intaglio Earrings

VAHE NALTCHAYAN Estate 18k Carnelian Intaglio Earrings

By Vahe Naltchayan

Located in Narberth, PA

earring features a bezel set carnelian intaglio. The oval-shaped carnelian stones depict the likeness of

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII

Located in New York, NY

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring from the mid to late 19th Century. Intricately and finely carved

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring
Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring

Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Antique Hand carved Carnelian Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring. Set in a Hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein Cord 1984  Carnelian Intaglio  Signet Ring
Kieselstein Cord 1984  Carnelian Intaglio  Signet Ring

Kieselstein Cord 1984 Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

By KIESELSTEIN-CORD

Located in Bethesda, MD

Kieselstein Cord 1984 Signet Ring featuring a striking carnelian intaglio set in 18kt yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Carved Translucent Carnelian Intaglio Rose Gold Platinum Earrings
Carved Translucent Carnelian Intaglio Rose Gold Platinum Earrings

Carved Translucent Carnelian Intaglio Rose Gold Platinum Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

1940's Original Carnelian 14k Rose gold and Platinum earrings. Woman's profile Intaglio carvings

Category

Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold, Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring in Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

An antique carnelian intaglio signet ring made in 9k yellow gold. A true piece of history, this

Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An exquisite vintage signet ring set with a carved carnelian intaglio seal. Modelled in 18 carat

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring
Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring

Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring

Located in London, GB

Medieval lion intaglio ring. Set centrally with an oval cabochon carnelian intaglio engraved with a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Neoclassical Onyx Carnelian Intaglio Bar Pin
18K Yellow Gold Neoclassical Onyx Carnelian Intaglio Bar Pin

18K Yellow Gold Neoclassical Onyx Carnelian Intaglio Bar Pin

Located in Queens, NY

18K Yellow Gold Onyx and Carnelian Intaglio Bar Pin, featuring three bezel set carved oval intaglio

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Gold Bracelet with Locket and Four Carnelian Intaglios
Georgian Gold Bracelet with Locket and Four Carnelian Intaglios

Georgian Gold Bracelet with Locket and Four Carnelian Intaglios

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Gold bracelet with locket and four beautifully carved carnelian intaglios from the Georgian period

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Neoarchaeological Bulla Carnelian Intaglio Granulation Gold Locket
Antique Neoarchaeological Bulla Carnelian Intaglio Granulation Gold Locket

Antique Neoarchaeological Bulla Carnelian Intaglio Granulation Gold Locket

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Golden bulla worked in 18K in the neoarchaeological style with a carnelian intaglio of Hercules and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian More Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring of a Roman Warrior
Antique Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring of a Roman Warrior

Antique Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring of a Roman Warrior

Located in Braintree, GB

ANTIQUE ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SIGNET RING OF A ROMAN WARRIOR An antique carved carnelian

Category

Antique 1890s British Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold

Early 20th Century 18KT Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Early 20th Century 18KT Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Early 20th Century 18KT Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Braintree, GB

carnelian intaglio. The richly coloured carnelian is engraved with a classical emblematic motif, typical of

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Chunky Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Stamp Ring
14k Yellow Gold Chunky Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Stamp Ring

14k Yellow Gold Chunky Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Stamp Ring

Located in Fairfield, CT

carnelian intaglio, engraved with old English initials, a Maltese cross, a rose and a thistle. The ring is

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring
Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring

Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A whimsical and graceful antique Victorian carved carnelian intaglio ring. Sweet and sentimental

Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Vintage Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Vintage Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Carved Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An 18k gold signet ring by Kieselstein-Cord featuring an oval carved carnelian intaglio depicting a

Category

Vintage 1980s Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio
Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio

Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio

Located in Braintree, GB

Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio. Circa 100 - 300 AD. A lovely carnelian stone

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Silver And Gold Bishop Men's Ring With Carnelian Intaglio
Silver And Gold Bishop Men's Ring With Carnelian Intaglio

Silver And Gold Bishop Men's Ring With Carnelian Intaglio

Located in Firenze, IT

SILVER AND GOLD BISHOP MEN'S RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO Ring size: 8 ¾ Top size: 16 mm x 14 mm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Fob Pendant
Antique Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Fob Pendant

Antique Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Fob Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This striking antique Georgian fob wax sela pendant showcases a beautifully set oval carnelian

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold, Base Metal

Retro Gold Natural Diamond and Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Earrings
Retro Gold Natural Diamond and Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Earrings

Retro Gold Natural Diamond and Roman Carnelian Intaglio Statement Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

carnelian intaglios. Each earring measures 22 mm in length and 19 mm in width and is set with natural round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Retro More Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled

Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled

Located in Greensboro, NC

Stone Information: Genuine Carnelian Intaglio Color: Orangey Red Measurements: length (clip to base

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

Large Ornate Antique Georgian 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Fox Motif Fob Pendant
Large Ornate Antique Georgian 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Fox Motif Fob Pendant

Large Ornate Antique Georgian 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Fox Motif Fob Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional antique Georgian 15K yellow gold carnelian intaglio Turner crest ornate fob pendant

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient 2nd Century AD Roman Dionysus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Ancient 2nd Century AD Roman Dionysus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Ancient 2nd Century AD Roman Dionysus Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

Ancient Roman Dionysus intaglio ring. Set with an oval carnelian intaglio finely engraved with

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold

Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD
Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD

Large Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring c.1st Century AD

Located in Chicago, IL

Roman Empire, circa 1st century AD This large hollow gold ring features a carnelian intaglio set in

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Victorian 9ct Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Victorian 9ct Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Victorian 9ct Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in Braintree, GB

.1880 • Maker/Origin: Not specified • Primary Stone: Carnelian, oval-shaped intaglio cameo • Carving

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique Gold and Carnelian intaglio Fob
Antique Gold and Carnelian intaglio Fob

Antique Gold and Carnelian intaglio Fob

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1860 - 1890 10k - 12k Yellow Gold Intaglio Fob, measuring 1 1/8 X 1 1/8 inches, the front

Category

Antique 1870s American Neoclassical Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold

Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold
Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold

Roman carnelian intaglio with Cupid riding a Lion mounted in 22kt gold

Located in Braintree, GB

This antique signet ring features a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting Cupid riding a lion. The

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Chushev Tigress Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Tigress Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Tigress Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features a fierce

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925
Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925

Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

A pair of Wiese, intaglio cufflinks, set with cornelian intaglios, mounted in 18ct gold. The

Category

Vintage 1920s French Greek Revival Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features a

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

Chushev Chnoubis Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Chnoubis Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Chnoubis Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features the

Category

2010s American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Exuding timeless elegance, this striking ring features a rectangular Carnelian intricately carved

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Circa 1880s
Victorian 15ct Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Circa 1880s

Victorian 15ct Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Circa 1880s

Located in Braintree, GB

A Victorian 15ct gold ring set with an oval hand-carved carnelian cameo depicting classical Roman

Category

Antique 1880s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold

Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

Chushev Lion Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features a

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Chushev Demosthenes Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
Chushev Demosthenes Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

Chushev Demosthenes Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich carnelian gemstone and features the

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Blackened Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring
Large Blackened Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring

Large Blackened Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Carnelian depicting Neptune on his chariot drawn by dolphins mounted in blackened silver ring. Top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring with Clasped Hands

Located in Stamford, CT

oval shaped intaglio"dextrarum lunctio" on the carnelian. This translates to clasped hands. Each hand

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

deep Red / Brown Carnelian with a deep engraved Crest. the ring features hand engraving design work

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Carnelian Intaglio For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the carnelian intaglio you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 217 antique edition and 39 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a carnelian intaglio may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic carnelian intaglio over the years, but those made by Chushev, Bulgari and Elizabeth Locke are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also uncut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a carnelian intaglio for sale for women should be easy, but there are 152 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Carnelian Intaglio?

Prices for a carnelian intaglio can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $299 and can go as high as $38,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,800.

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.