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French Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring 18k Yellow Gold Square Signet Victorian 7
French Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring 18k Yellow Gold Square Signet Victorian 7

French Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring 18k Yellow Gold Square Signet Victorian 7

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique French hallmarked carnelian intaglio ring (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14-Karat Gold Watch Fob, Carnelian Intaglio from British Order of the Bath
14-Karat Gold Watch Fob, Carnelian Intaglio from British Order of the Bath

14-Karat Gold Watch Fob, Carnelian Intaglio from British Order of the Bath

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

14-Karat Gold Watch Fob, Carnelian Intaglio from British Order of the Bath Beautifully carved

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Signet Ring
Antique Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Signet Ring

Antique Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Signet Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

DESIGNER: Unknown MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Carnelian WEIGHT: 8.4 Grams RING SIZE: 9

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Antique Titus Caesar Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Titus Caesar Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Titus Caesar Carnelian Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

century. A marvellous deep intaglio engraved into an oval shaped rich red carnelian depicts Titus Caesar

Category

Early 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chushev Tigress Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring
Chushev Tigress Carnelian Intaglio Sterling Silver Signet Ring

Chushev Tigress 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 fierce

Category

2010s American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Carnelian Intaglio Ring in 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Carnelian Intaglio Ring in 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Ring in 9 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

intaglio carnelian which depicts what appears to be a knight's head. Whilst unmarked we have had this piece

Category

20th Century British Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian Intaglio Gold Sculptural Body Dome Unisex Ring
Carnelian Intaglio Gold Sculptural Body Dome Unisex Ring

Carnelian Intaglio Gold Sculptural Body Dome Unisex Ring

By De Maria fine&antique jewelry

Located in Napoli, NA

sculpture at two sides and an old hand carved carnelian depicting two men. Re-done in the same manner it

Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Amber, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Coral, Iolite, Onyx, Opal, 9k Gold, Gold

Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio Portrait of Tiberius
Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio Portrait of Tiberius

Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio Portrait of Tiberius

Located in Firenze, IT

Tiberius, stepson of Augustus, was already fifty-six years old when he became emperor in A.D. 14. His accession established the precedent of dynastic rule in Rome by the Julio-Claudi...

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio of Methe, Goddess of Drunkenness Ring
Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio of Methe, Goddess of Drunkenness Ring

Neoclassical Carnelian Intaglio of Methe, Goddess of Drunkenness Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Late 18th/early 19th century oval cornelian intaglio

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Men's Signet Ring
Retro Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Men's Signet Ring

Retro Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Men's Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hexagonal mounting centers a bezel set tablet of translucent orangey-red carnelian Deeply engraved

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

19th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Elegant unisex ring, its top is an intaglio on carnelian representing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Hellenistic Cabochon Carnelian Intaglio Ring 1St Century B.C.

Late Hellenistic Cabochon Carnelian Intaglio Ring 1St Century B.C.

Located in Firenze, IT

A gold ring mounted with a Hellenistic intaglio, the carnelian carved with a hippocamp group

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Victorian Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Signet Unisex Men's Ring
Victorian Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Signet Unisex Men's Ring

Victorian Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Signet Unisex Men's Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a polished flat oval carnelian measuring approximately 15.9 x 12.9 x 2.6 mm, deep reddish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

A Roman Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Ring 2ND Century A.D
A Roman Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Ring 2ND Century A.D

A Roman Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Ring 2ND Century A.D

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES The carnelian

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Ancient Carnelian Intaglio Gold Pendant Depicting Fortuna, Minerva and Victory
Ancient Carnelian Intaglio Gold Pendant Depicting Fortuna, Minerva and Victory

Ancient Carnelian Intaglio Gold Pendant Depicting Fortuna, Minerva and Victory

Located in Roma, IT

In this carnelian ( XVIII-XIX cent. ) intaglio gold pendant we can see three figures: Fortuna

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Bulgari Ancient Carnelian Intaglio and Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Bulgari Ancient Carnelian Intaglio and Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

Bulgari Ancient Carnelian Intaglio and Diamond Yellow Gold Chain Necklace

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Bulgari 18 karat yellow gold curb link chain necklace suspending an ancient intaglio

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Jupiter Carnelian Intaglio, circa 1st-2nd Century A.D
Roman Jupiter Carnelian Intaglio, circa 1st-2nd Century A.D

Roman Jupiter Carnelian Intaglio, circa 1st-2nd Century A.D

Located in Firenze, IT

one hand, set in a gold mount, finger size 7 1/4 ,14mm length of intaglio

Category

Antique 1790s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

FAUN AND GOAT Authentic Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring
FAUN AND GOAT Authentic Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring

FAUN AND GOAT Authentic Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring

Located in Roma, IT

An authentic Roman carnelian from the 1st-2nd century AD has been set in this 18 kt gold ring

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

18Kt Gold Rare Double-Face Carnelian Intaglio Ring-late 18th Cen

18Kt Gold Rare Double-Face Carnelian Intaglio Ring-late 18th Cen

Located in Firenze, IT

Featuring a revolving bezel with two intaglios: a classical lady profile engraved on one side and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting Tyche 'Fortune'
Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting Tyche 'Fortune'

Roman Carnelian Intaglio Signet 18 Kt Gold Ring Depicting Tyche 'Fortune'

Located in Roma, IT

This 18 Kt gold ring, from SERRA archeological collection, use genuine ancient Roman intaglio on

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Roman Republic 2nd Century BC Carnelian Intaglio Ring of a Sculptor
Roman Republic 2nd Century BC Carnelian Intaglio Ring of a Sculptor

Roman Republic 2nd Century BC Carnelian Intaglio Ring of a Sculptor

Located in Firenze, IT

BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE The 2nd century BC oval carnelian carved to depict a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Locke Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Signet Ring
Elizabeth Locke Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Signet Ring

Elizabeth Locke Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Signet Ring

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a cushion cut carnelian cabochon measuring approximately 14.0 x 11.2 mm Translucent with

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Signet Ring
Elizabeth Locke Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Signet Ring

Elizabeth Locke Carnelian Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Signet Ring

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a cushion cut carnelian cabochon measuring approximately 14.0 x 11.2 mm Translucent with

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carnelian Intaglio and Akoya pearls Dangle Clip-on Earrings Ca 1980
Carnelian Intaglio and Akoya pearls Dangle Clip-on Earrings Ca 1980

Carnelian Intaglio and Akoya pearls Dangle Clip-on Earrings Ca 1980

Located in Miami, FL

A classic style straight from the 1980’s featuring hand carved cornelian Intaglio and dangling

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.
Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.

Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

A Renaissance intaglio in carnelian, engraved with a portrait of the emperor Hadrian shown to the

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.
Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.

Renaissance Carnelian Intaglio Emperor Hadrian Gold Ring Circa 17th Century A.D.

Located in Firenze, IT

A Renaissance intaglio in carnelian, engraved with a portrait of the emperor Hadrian shown to the

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1939 Jones & Woodland Co. Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Warrior Signet Ring
1939 Jones & Woodland Co. Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Warrior Signet Ring

1939 Jones & Woodland Co. Carnelian Intaglio 14 Karat Gold Warrior Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Signet style ring centers an oval intaglio of sard carnelian - measures 15.0 x 11.0 mm Medium dark

Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse
Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse

Antique Victorian Chased Fob 14k Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Wax Seal Horse

Located in Torrance, CA

set with a carnelian wax seal intaglio depicting a horse motif with the inscription 'Toujours Fidelle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Arione Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Arione Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D

Roman Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Arione Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D

Located in Firenze, IT

intaglio is made of carnelian and set in a early 20th Century 18 carat gold setting with a groove that

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Flip Ring Carnelian Intaglio Flowers Dog 10 Karat Gold Spinning
Vintage Art Deco Flip Ring Carnelian Intaglio Flowers Dog 10 Karat Gold Spinning

Vintage Art Deco Flip Ring Carnelian Intaglio Flowers Dog 10 Karat Gold Spinning

Located in Torrance, CA

. Carnelian measures 14mm x 11mm (in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips). The unique ring

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Vesta Roman Carnelian Intaglio '2nd-3rd Cent AD' Handmade 18 Kt Gold Ring
Vesta Roman Carnelian Intaglio '2nd-3rd Cent AD' Handmade 18 Kt Gold Ring

Vesta Roman Carnelian Intaglio '2nd-3rd Cent AD' Handmade 18 Kt Gold Ring

Located in Roma, IT

In this 18 Kt gold ring, an authentic Roman carnelian (II-III century AD) has been set, depicting

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Roman Carnelian Intaglio God Hermes/Mercury 18 Kt Gold Ring '1st Cent.AD'
Roman Carnelian Intaglio God Hermes/Mercury 18 Kt Gold Ring '1st Cent.AD'

Roman Carnelian Intaglio God Hermes/Mercury 18 Kt Gold Ring '1st Cent.AD'

Located in Roma, IT

In this 18 kt gold ring an authentic roman intaglio on carnelian ( 1st cent.AD ), depicting God

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 22k Gold

Silver and Gold Ring Set with a Carnelian Intaglio of a Roman Bust
Silver and Gold Ring Set with a Carnelian Intaglio of a Roman Bust

Silver and Gold Ring Set with a Carnelian Intaglio of a Roman Bust

Located in Firenze, IT

The man, probably a depiction of a Roman emperor is shown in profile, facing sinister. Size 9 Weight: 17.10gr.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Carnelian Armorial Intaglio Unisex Gold Signet Ring
Vintage Carnelian Armorial Intaglio Unisex Gold Signet Ring

Vintage Carnelian Armorial Intaglio Unisex Gold Signet Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s This Art Deco era 14K gold signet ring features a large carnelian intaglio engraved

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian

Roman Carnelian Intaglio '2nd cent.AD' depicting Tyche and Nike 18 Kt Gold Ring
Roman Carnelian Intaglio '2nd cent.AD' depicting Tyche and Nike 18 Kt Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Intaglio '2nd cent.AD' depicting Tyche and Nike 18 Kt Gold Ring

Located in Roma, IT

authentic Roman carnelian from the 2nd century AD. The carnelian depicts a Nike (Victory) crowning a Tyche

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Carnelian Justitia Intaglio Ring
Antique Gold Carnelian Justitia Intaglio Ring

Antique Gold Carnelian Justitia Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Antique oval carnelian intaglio depicting Justitia, the Roman goddess of Justice, c.1450 - 1550

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Carnelian Crest Intaglio Seal Ring
Vintage 18K Carnelian Crest Intaglio Seal Ring

Vintage 18K Carnelian Crest Intaglio Seal Ring

Located in Henderson, NV

Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring features a large oval carnelian intaglio seal. Measurements

Category

Mid-20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kiselstein Cord Intaglio Bangle
Kiselstein Cord Intaglio Bangle

Kiselstein Cord Intaglio Bangle

By KIESELSTEIN-CORD

Located in San Antonio, TX

Kieselstein Cord Bloodstone and Carnelian Intaglio Bangle.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Roman Carnelian Gryllos Intaglio Set in Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D
Roman Carnelian Gryllos Intaglio Set in Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D

Roman Carnelian Gryllos Intaglio Set in Gold Ring circa 2nd Century A.D

Located in Firenze, IT

An oval carnelian intaglio depicting a grylle (bearded man, horse's head and ram). Top size 12mm

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Gold and Carnelian Carved Intaglio Reverable Ring
Antique Victorian Gold and Carnelian Carved Intaglio Reverable Ring

Antique Victorian Gold and Carnelian Carved Intaglio Reverable Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1850 Carved Carnelian Intaglio Ring, the top measures 9/16 x 3/8 inch, hand carved with

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

A Gold, Diamond & Carnelian Brooch, By M.BUCCELLATI
A Gold, Diamond & Carnelian Brooch, By M.BUCCELLATI

A Gold, Diamond & Carnelian Brooch, By M.BUCCELLATI

By Buccellati

Located in Firenze, IT

, the carnelian intaglio from 19th century Of octagonal shape with at the center a large carnelian

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Ancient Persian Intaglio Carnelian Textured Ring
Michael Kneebone Ancient Persian Intaglio Carnelian Textured Ring

Michael Kneebone Ancient Persian Intaglio Carnelian Textured Ring

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A carnelian intaglio from ancient Persia is featured in this 18k yellow gold ring. The carved

Category

2010s American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Kieselstein-Cord Gold Intaglio Hinged Bracelet

Kieselstein-Cord Gold Intaglio Hinged Bracelet

By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, carnelian intaglio and bloodstone intaglio hinged bracelet. Signed Barry

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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.