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Chushev Eros and Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Chushev Eros and Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Chushev Eros and Lion Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto carnelian and features Eros (Cupid) riding a

Category

2010s Hellenistic Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 1960s 10 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Vintage 1960s 10 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Vintage 1960s 10 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in Towson, MD

This captivating vintage circa 1960s ring features a 1/4 bezel set rectangular carnelian, the

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Classical Roman Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Family Crest Seal Brooch, 19th Century
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Family Crest Seal Brooch, 19th Century

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Family Crest Seal Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Shield design, set with oval carnelian, carved in detail with two coats of arms below a coronet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring
Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring

Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1820s Sterling Silver Crest, Intaglio Seal Ring, the top measures 1 1/4 X 1 inch, nice deep

Category

Antique 1820s George II Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Antique 14 Karat Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant Fob
Antique 14 Karat Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant Fob

Antique 14 Karat Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant Fob

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine intaglio pendant fob. In 14k yellow gold. With an intaglio carved portrait of a man

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Carnelian Intaglio and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring
Carnelian Intaglio and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring

Carnelian Intaglio and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Vintage Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

14.3mm intaglio depicting a neo-classical female profile masterfully engraved onto a translucent oval

Category

20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring
EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring

EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring

Located in Roma, IT

An exceptional ring set with an authentic Roman intaglio in red jasper, finely engraved with a rare

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D
Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D

Roman Magical Carnelian Intaglio Ring circa 2nd century A.D

Located in Firenze, IT

, dating back to around the 2nd century AD, is made of carnelian and is set in a modern 18k yellow gold

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Warrior on Horse Carnelian Intaglio Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Victorian
Roman Warrior on Horse Carnelian Intaglio Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Victorian

Roman Warrior on Horse Carnelian Intaglio Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a stunning antique Victorian Hand Carved Carnelian Hard Stone Intaglio Pendant or Charm

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

French 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

intaglio on carnelian bearing the initials "TH". The ring consists of 5 gold threads around its entire

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold and Carved Carnelian Intaglio Charm or Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Victorian carnelian and gold pendant or charm. With a carved intaglio of an ancient

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle

Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio of a Gryllos Sileno and Eagle

Located in Firenze, IT

The Roman intaglio of the I-III century is made of carnelian and is inserted in an ancient gold

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Genuine Roman Heron Carnelian Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt gold ring
Genuine Roman Heron Carnelian Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt gold ring

Genuine Roman Heron Carnelian Intaglio 1st-2nd cent. AD 18 Kt gold ring

Located in Roma, IT

This 18 Kt gold ring features an authentic Roman carnelian (1st–2nd century AD) engraved with a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Carnelian Roman Profile Intaglio Gold Large Earrings
Carnelian Roman Profile Intaglio Gold Large Earrings

Carnelian Roman Profile Intaglio Gold Large Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pair of large 18k gold earrings, set with carnelian intaglios, depicting Roman warrior profile

Category

20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Elizabeth Locke Yellow Gold Carnelian Intagiio Earrings
Elizabeth Locke Yellow Gold Carnelian Intagiio Earrings

Elizabeth Locke Yellow Gold Carnelian Intagiio Earrings

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Dallas, TX

19 K Yellow Gold Elizabeth Locke Carnelian Intaglio Earrings. Clip Post. Stamped 19K E. Locke 1

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Fortuna Intaglio Whimsical Gold Ring Setting
Ancient Roman Fortuna Intaglio Whimsical Gold Ring Setting

Ancient Roman Fortuna Intaglio Whimsical Gold Ring Setting

Located in New York, NY

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Fortuna, goddess of chance or luck who became identified with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Beryl, Carnelian, Gold

Antique Silver Carnelian Ancient Roman Themed Intaglio Clip On Earrings
Antique Silver Carnelian Ancient Roman Themed Intaglio Clip On Earrings

Antique Silver Carnelian Ancient Roman Themed Intaglio Clip On Earrings

Located in New York, NY

These stunning antique silver clip-on earrings feature intricately carved Carnelian intaglios

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver, Brass

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Bearded Man Intaglio Ring Yellow Gold Portuguese
Antique 19th Century Carnelian Bearded Man Intaglio Ring Yellow Gold Portuguese

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Bearded Man Intaglio Ring Yellow Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique 19th Century Carnelian Intaglio Ring in 19.2K yellow gold, Portugal, Hallmark and Maker’s

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio
18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio

18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio

Located in Atlanta, GA

A hand crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic Carnelian intaglio representing Venus (or

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD
Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Diana Intaglio 2rd Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

Ancient carnelian intaglio of the goddess Diana holding a bow in her right hand an reaching for an

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold

Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold
Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold

Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

carnelian intaglio cameo depicts a Pegasus horse. The cameo measures 16mm x 12mm and is in great

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Roman Black Onyx Intaglio Earrings with Citrine 1985
Retro Gold Roman Black Onyx Intaglio Earrings with Citrine 1985

Retro Gold Roman Black Onyx Intaglio Earrings with Citrine 1985

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro 14K yellow gold statement earrings, each set with a carved black onyx carnelian intaglio in

Category

Vintage 1980s European Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Minerva intaglio ring in 22 karat gold, signet ring
Minerva intaglio ring in 22 karat gold, signet ring

Minerva intaglio ring in 22 karat gold, signet ring

Located in PARIS, FR

Minerva intaglio ring in 22 karat gold. Ring centered with a carnelian intaglio probably depicting

Category

Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

15th Century Renaissance Gold And Carnelian Jewish Ring
15th Century Renaissance Gold And Carnelian Jewish Ring

15th Century Renaissance Gold And Carnelian Jewish Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

, dated to around the 15th century, is composed of a 22-karat yellow gold setting in which a carnelian

Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring
Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring

Antique Late 19th Century Armorial Signet Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s This antique 14K yellow gold signet ring from the Victorian era features a carnelian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Early Byzantine Gold Signet Ring with Crosses c. 500 AD
Early Byzantine Gold Signet Ring with Crosses c. 500 AD

Early Byzantine Gold Signet Ring with Crosses c. 500 AD

Located in Chicago, IL

(approximately 18.77 Kt) ring, featuring a box-shaped bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a Greek

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique Early 20th Century 18kt Gold Seal with Jasper and Carnelian
Antique Early 20th Century 18kt Gold Seal with Jasper and Carnelian

Antique Early 20th Century 18kt Gold Seal with Jasper and Carnelian

Located in Braintree, GB

the early 20th century, features a beautifully crafted handle made of jasper and a carnelian intaglio

Category

Antique Early 1900s Desk Accessories

Materials

Carnelian, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique High-Karat Gold Signet Ring
Antique High-Karat Gold Signet Ring

Antique High-Karat Gold Signet Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1870s, 22k. This classic signet ring is set with a fine intaglio-cut carnelian decorated

Category

Antique 1870s Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Stone & Cameo Slide Bracelet
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Stone & Cameo Slide Bracelet

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Multi-Stone & Cameo Slide Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

, MOP, Rubellite, Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Coral, Tiger's Eye, Citrine, Carnelian Intaglio Size: 6.75" Metal

Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rubelit...

A Merovingian Frankish Gold Finger-Ring with a Re-used Late Imperial
A Merovingian Frankish Gold Finger-Ring with a Re-used Late Imperial

A Merovingian Frankish Gold Finger-Ring with a Re-used Late Imperial

Located in London, GB

A Merovingian Frankish Gold Finger-Ring with a Re-used Late Imperial Carnelian Intaglio Gold

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Art Deco Signet Ring
Art Deco Signet Ring

Art Deco Signet Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

STONES: carnelian intaglio HALLMARKS: 750 for 18k and KRP maker's hallmark STOCK NUMBER: 26782

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate Signet Ring 18k Swiss
Agate Signet Ring 18k Swiss

Agate Signet Ring 18k Swiss

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland. This stylish seventies signet ring is set with an intaglio-cut agate

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Arts & Crafts Nouveau Sterling Silver Ring Carved Ca
Gorgeous Arts & Crafts Nouveau Sterling Silver Ring Carved Ca

Gorgeous Arts & Crafts Nouveau Sterling Silver Ring Carved Ca

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau styles. This striking ring features a central carved carnelian intaglio

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Signet Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gold and carved Carnelian Stone Intaglio Ring
Antique Gold and carved Carnelian Stone Intaglio Ring

Antique Gold and carved Carnelian Stone Intaglio Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 - 1910 Intaglio Ring, the top measures 1 inch x 7/8 inch, a Deep very detailed carving

Category

Antique 1890s Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Gold Men's Ring with Intaglio Portrait in Carnelian
Gold Men's Ring with Intaglio Portrait in Carnelian

Gold Men's Ring with Intaglio Portrait in Carnelian

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This handsome, brushed 14-karat gold men's ring features an intaglio male portrait in carnelian

Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

10K yellow gold Men's Carnelian Warrior Intaglio Ring NOS
10K yellow gold Men's Carnelian Warrior Intaglio Ring NOS

10K yellow gold Men's Carnelian Warrior Intaglio Ring NOS

Located in Big Bend, WI

Vintage 10K yellow gold men's carnelian ring. The ring features a rectangular panel carved with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring
Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring

Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Oval Cut - Carved - Prong Set - Deep Orange Color

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Carnelian Seal FOB Pendant Charm
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Carnelian Seal FOB Pendant Charm

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Intaglio Carved Carnelian Seal FOB Pendant Charm

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carnelian - Carved Intaglio - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Dark Orange

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victor Mayer Carnelian Signet Ring, Cushion Shape, Intaglio Seal Ring, Silver
Victor Mayer Carnelian Signet Ring, Cushion Shape, Intaglio Seal Ring, Silver

Victor Mayer Carnelian Signet Ring, Cushion Shape, Intaglio Seal Ring, Silver

By Victor Mayer

Located in Pforzheim, DE

Reference: 50042/00/07/00/500 Brand: Victor Mayer Material: 925 silver Gemstone: Carnelian Shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Emperor Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring
Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Emperor Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring

Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Emperor Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

The 7th century Roman intaglio is set into the Castellani® Artemis designed ring. The intaglio is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Intaglio Carnelian & Diamond Dual Finish Open Link Bracelet
Vintage 18k Gold Intaglio Carnelian & Diamond Dual Finish Open Link Bracelet

Vintage 18k Gold Intaglio Carnelian & Diamond Dual Finish Open Link Bracelet

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Carved Carnelian - Round Shape - Bezel Set - Rich Brownish Orange

Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Carnelian Art Deco Ancient Warrior Men's Ring 10k Intaglio Vintage
White Gold Carnelian Art Deco Ancient Warrior Men's Ring 10k Intaglio Vintage

White Gold Carnelian Art Deco Ancient Warrior Men's Ring 10k Intaglio Vintage

Located in Greensboro, NC

: 10k White Gold Stone Information Carnelian Cut: Intaglio Style: Solitaire Bracelet Style: 45793

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr
Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr

Antique Intaglio Signet Ring Carnelian solid 20K Gold Ø US8 / 3.7gr

Located in SE

Signet intaglio Ring featuring natural Carnelian stone with naturalistic and symbolic intaglio of a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Intaglio Ring on Carnelian Signed Luigi Pichler, Rome, Italy, circa 1810's
Intaglio Ring on Carnelian Signed Luigi Pichler, Rome, Italy, circa 1810's

Intaglio Ring on Carnelian Signed Luigi Pichler, Rome, Italy, circa 1810's

Located in Firenze, IT

Weight: 11.52 gr. Intaglio with Zeus Serapis signed: PICHLER in Greek in reverse, carnelian within a

Category

Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Castellani Ancient 3rd to 7th Century Carnelian Lion Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring
Castellani Ancient 3rd to 7th Century Carnelian Lion Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring

Castellani Ancient 3rd to 7th Century Carnelian Lion Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

carnelian. The intaglio is carved longways across and set into the Castellani® Artemis style ring. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr
Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr

Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr

Located in SE

Bracelet from 1950 - 1960s for Men and Women in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with six natural Blue Sapphire stones cur cabochons.Hallmarked / tested solid 14K Yellow Gold metal. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose 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.