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Ebony Carved Jade Rose Quartz Gold Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Natural ebony necklace with rose quartz marine chain carved jade elements linked in gold 18kt gr
Category

2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold

Carved Rose Quartz Pendant Beaded Necklace 14kt gold
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A beautifully crafted Art Deco necklace featuring hand-wired 14kt gold and carved rose quartz beads
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Carved Rose Quartz and White Diamond Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved rose quartz and 0.10 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k yellow gold. Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, Rose Gold

Carved Rose Quartz And Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
emotions. In the culture of the East, rose quartz is called the “stone of the heart.” Rose quartz evokes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Faux Rose Quartz Carved Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
Make your own statement with these handmade faux emerald green carved earrings. Artfully crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Base Metal

Carved Rose Quartz Stone 18 Karat Gold Cocktail Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Fine carved gold ring with a rose quartz square carved both side, all the decoration in gold is
Category

2010s Italian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Carved Rose Quartz White Diamond Mughal Style Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Rose quartz is featured in these delicate yet dramatic Mughal style dangle earrings. The rose
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Carved Antiques Jade Rose Quartz 18 Karat Gold Long Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Long necklace total length 47cm cabochon rose quartz antiques carved jade with bat shape, little
Category

2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Carved Rose Quartz Gemstone Diamond Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This 18 karat gold carved rose quartz gemstone diamond ring exhibits excellent craftsmanship. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Gurhan 23K Yellow Gold Carved Rose Quartz & Diamond Cross Pendant w/ Cable Chain
By Gurhan
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carved Rose Quartz- Cross Shape - Bezel Set - Light Pink Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold

Hoop Earring in 18K with Carved Rose Quartz and 0.71 Carat Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Handmade Hoop Earring Set in 18 karat White Gold with 16.21-carat Carved Rose Quartz and 0.71-carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, White Gold

Art Deco Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Turquoise Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Art Deco Chinese export hand carved rose quartz and turquoise pendant beaded necklace . Beads
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Carved Rose Quartz Earring with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This too cool for summer Carved Rose Quartz Earring with Diamonds and Blue Sapphire in gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold

A.Jeschel Stunning Carved Rose Quartz and Blue Topaz necklace.
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in Miami, FL
harmonious blend of delicate hues. Crafted with meticulous care, it features exquisite Carved Rose Quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Quartz, Vermeil

Vintage Floral Carved Rose Quartz & Citrine Clip-On Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
earring showcases a beautifully carved rose quartz, gently sculpted into a soft, rounded flower motif that
Category

Vintage 1950s Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Carved Rose Quartz 1.52ctw Sapphire & Diamond Flower High Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Quartz - Carved - Warm Pink Color - 17.5mm (approx.) (32) Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Flower Earrings of Rhodochrosite, Rose Quartz, 14k and Pearls
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, or layered with the darker pink carved rhodochrosite flowers, the smaller rose quartz flowers or with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Rose Quartz Pearl Flower Ring Antique Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special antique Art Deco Ring in the form of a Flower in gorgeous hand carved Rose
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Alex Soldier Topaz, Quartz, Carved Mother of Pearl Blossom Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, white topaz
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Quartz, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, M...

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry 240cts Rose Quartz Carved 22k Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dreamy necklace made of 240 carats of hand carved Rose Quartz discs. Made as part of Ico & the
Category

2010s American Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 22k Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry 440cts Rose Quartz Carved Disc 22k Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A dreamy necklace made of 240 carats of hand carved Rose Quartz discs. Made as part of Ico & the
Category

2010s American Artisan Link Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 22k Gold

1950's Hand Carved Rose Quartz With Rubies And Gold Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
One Ladies 14kt Yellow Gold Brooch Featuring A Large 55Mm Hand Carved Rose Quartz Stone. Brooch Is
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Rose Quartz Jade Ruby Carved French Bulldogs Gold Hinged Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This finely carved art deco Jade French bulldogs with ruby eyes box is incredibly detailed. One dog
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Jade, Quartz, 14k Gold

Shell 18 Karat White, Rose Gold Pink Sapphires Rock Crystal Earrings Hand Carved
By Bibi van der Velden
Located in Amsterdam, NL
are made of 18k Rose and White Gold, with hand-carved matte Rock Crystal, with a base of Mother of
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pink Sapphire, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Hand Carved Rose Quartz Micro Pave Diamond Gold Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
This Ring was designed and manufactured by Emilio! Each diamond was carefully hand set with a microscope by our skilled craftsman. The diamond quality are bright fine colorless dia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Rose Quartz Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
a carved rose quartz crystal encased by staggered tapered knife edge bands and Large Omega Clip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Rose Quartz Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
a carved rose quartz crystal encased by staggered tapered knife edge bands and Large Omega Clip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Rose Quartz and Diamond Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.16cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: earrings measure 25.4 X 22.54mm Fastenings: posts with omega ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dual Carved Rose Quartz Earrings with Gold Leaf Work with Ruby
By D'Deco Jewels
Located in New York, NY
A Dual Carved Pair of Rose Quartz on each earring with intricate Gold Leaf Work on top accented
Category

2010s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Rose Quartz Melon Carved Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
41 melon carved beads of rose quartz form this necklace. The beads are graduated from 11mm to 19mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Vermeil

Michael Kneebone Carved Rose Quartz Pink Topaz Pink Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Pink gems blend together to form these ethereal dangle earrings. Large pear shaped rose quartz
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold

9.54 Carat Carved Rose Quartz, Angel Skin Coral, Peridot, and Diamond Earrings
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
. Later, Kiersten Elizabeth was sourcing unusual pieces and discovered these expertly carved Rose Quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Platinum, 18k Gold

Stunning Cabochon Mother of Pearl and Carved Rose Quartz Flower Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Cabochon Mother of Pearl and Carved Rose Quartz Flower Drop Earrings This gorgeous pair
Category

2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Topaz, Quartz, Carved Mother of Pearl Blossom Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, white topaz
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Hand Carved Carnelian Rutilated Quartz Sapphire Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold. Rutilated quartz: 2 stones, total carat weight: 67 ct. Carved carnelian: 2 stones
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, ...

Hand-Carved Carnelian Rutilated Quartz Sapphire Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
kind. Earring dimensions: 50 mm L; 24 mm W. Rutilated quartz: 2 stones, total carat weight: 67 ct
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, ...

Hand Carved Carnelian Rutilated Quartz Sapphire Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold. Rutilated quartz: 2 stones, total carat weight: 67 ct. Carved carnelian: 2 stones
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, ...

Hand Carved Carnelian Rutilated Quartz Sapphire Pearl Gold Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
karat yellow gold. Rutilated quartz: 2 stones, total carat weight: 67 ct. Carved carnelian: 2 stones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, ...

Alex Soldier Topaz, Quartz, Carved Mother of Pearl Blossom Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, white topaz
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Alex Soldier Topaz, Quartz, Carved Mother of Pearl Blossom Convertible Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, white topaz
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Alex Soldier Hand Carved Carnelian Quartz Sapphire Pearl Gold Blossom Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Ring top diameter: 23 mm. Metal: 18 karat yellow gold. Carved carnelian: 1 stone, total carat weight
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental...

Alex Soldier Carved Mother of Pearl Turquoise Topaz Gold Cocktail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Edition. Ring top dimensions: 34.5 mm W; 30.7 mm L. Metal: 18 karat yellow gold. Carved Mother Of Pearl: 1
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Orien...

Alex Soldier Gold Garnet Baby Blossom Earrings with Hand Carved Mother of Pearl
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning Baby Blossom studs feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl and
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k G...

Alex Soldier Gold Pearl Baby Blossom Earrings with Hand Carved Mother of Pearl
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning Baby Blossom studs feature hand-carved pink Mother Of Pearl
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, G...

Alex Soldier Gold Pearl Baby Blossom Earrings with Hand Carved Mother of Pearl
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning Baby Blossom studs feature hand-carved pink Mother Of Pearl
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, G...

Alex Soldier Gold Diamond Baby Blossom Earrings with Carved Mother of Pearl
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning Baby Blossom studs feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental...

Alex Soldier Sapphire Paraiba Topaz Carved Mother of Pearl Gold Flower Pendant
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. This stunning pendant enhancer features hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, pink
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, ...

Gemjunky "Old Hollywood" Stunning Carved 14Cts Blush/Rose Color Quartz Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous highly polished smoothly carved Rose Quartz - approximatley 14 carats - 20 mm wide - set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Rose Quartz Melon Carved Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
41 melon carved beads of rose quartz form this necklace. The beads are graduated from 11mm to 19mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Large Natural Eleven Carved Rose Pink Quartz Necklace
Located in New York, NY
half inches long and over an inch wide. The rose pink quartz is so well carved that the necklace
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz

Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Carved Mask Dangle Pendant
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Washington Depot, CT
A carved pink Aztec Warrior/Mayan tribal mask face (appears to be rose quartz) is surrounded by
Category

20th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Rose Quartz Carved Melon, Natural Peridot Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Astoria, NY
and green. Super large Rose Quartz (16mm) will not miss!I added natural Arizona peridot green to give
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920, Deco Sterling Silver Hand Carved Rose Quartz and Jade Bead Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
hand-carved rose quartz and dazzling jade beads. The lovely shade of dusty pink compliments the lush
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Stunning Cabochon Mother of Pearl and Carved Rose Quartz Flower Drop Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Cabochon Mother of Pearl and Carved Rose Quartz Flower Drop Earrings This gorgeous pair
Category

2010s American Artisan Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Alex Soldier Hand Carved Carnelian Quartz Sapphire Pearl Gold Blossom Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
. Ring top diameter: 23 mm. Metal: 18 karat yellow gold. Carved carnelian: 1 stone, total carat weight
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Yello...

Alex Soldier Carved Mother of Pearl Turquoise Topaz Gold Cocktail Ring
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
Edition. Ring top dimensions: 32 mm W; 35.7 mm L. Metal: 18 karat yellow gold. Carved Mother Of Pearl: 1
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone,...

Alex Soldier Gold Pearl Baby Blossom Earrings with Hand Carved Mother of Pearl
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning Baby Blossom studs feature hand-carved pink Mother Of Pearl
Category

2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, G...

Sapphire Paraiba Topaz Carved Mother of Pearl Gold Convertible Drop Earrings
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
light, kindness and beauty. These stunning earrings feature hand-carved Mother Of Pearl, pink sapphires
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Freshwate...

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Carved Rose Quartz Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of carved rose quartz jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of carved rose quartz jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a choice in our collection of carved rose quartz jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Alex Soldier, Scrives and Alina Abegg are consistently popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our carved rose quartz jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 29 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Carved Rose Quartz Jewelry?

The price for a piece of carved rose quartz jewelry starts at $79 and tops out at $8,690 with these earrings, on average, selling for $2,545.

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.