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Estate 18K Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon Amethyst Baguette Huggie Earrings SIGNEDI
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon Amethyst Baguette Huggie Earrings SIGNEDI

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon Amethyst Baguette Huggie Earrings SIGNEDI

Located in Winter Springs, FL

cut amethyst and natural cabochon coral. Earrings have posts with omega backs and are signed “Patrick

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Red Coral Cabochon Carved Onyx Band Ring G Vs Sz 9
Vintage Platinum Diamond Red Coral Cabochon Carved Onyx Band Ring G Vs Sz 9

Vintage Platinum Diamond Red Coral Cabochon Carved Onyx Band Ring G Vs Sz 9

Located in Winter Springs, FL

with natural red coral and polished onyx. Bead and bezel set through is approximately .50cttw in G-H

Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage 18K Cabochon Red + Angel Skin Coral Diamond Huggie Clip On Earrings
Vintage 18K Cabochon Red + Angel Skin Coral Diamond Huggie Clip On Earrings

Vintage 18K Cabochon Red + Angel Skin Coral Diamond Huggie Clip On Earrings

Located in Winter Springs, FL

) with large central angel skin coral cabochons surrounded by smaller, deep red coral cabochons. In

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin 18k Gold and Coral Ear Clips
Gubelin 18k Gold and Coral Ear Clips

Gubelin 18k Gold and Coral Ear Clips

By Gubelin

Located in Weston, MA

place for a coral cabochon. These ear clips reflect the abstract and sculptural forms with bold shapes

Category

Late 20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet, circa 1880 Belle Époque
Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet, circa 1880 Belle Époque

Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet, circa 1880 Belle Époque

Located in New York, NY

This is a magnificent Victorian, Belle Epoque bracelet set with natural Salmon Coral cabochons of

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral

Vintage 1970s Cabochon Cut Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Vintage 1970s Cabochon Cut Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant

Vintage 1970s Cabochon Cut Coral and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive cabochon cut coral and

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Floral Motif Cabochon Pink Coral Pearl Y - Drop Necklace
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Floral Motif Cabochon Pink Coral Pearl Y - Drop Necklace

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Floral Motif Cabochon Pink Coral Pearl Y - Drop Necklace

Located in Winter Springs, FL

that frame each gem with delicate, hand-carved detail. Natural pink coral cabochons flow gracefully

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chinese Coral Dragon Bracelet Sterling Silver
Chinese Coral Dragon Bracelet Sterling Silver

Chinese Coral Dragon Bracelet Sterling Silver

Located in New York, NY

Coral cabochons. The silver work is extraordinary with a fantastic Dragon motif that extends throughout

Category

20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

Van Cleef and Arpels Coral and Diamond Earrings
Van Cleef and Arpels Coral and Diamond Earrings

Van Cleef and Arpels Coral and Diamond Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

-shaped coral cabochons, framed by round brilliant-cut diamonds and round coral cabochons, with a diamond

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

Spectacular Antique Coral & Diamond Ring
Spectacular Antique Coral & Diamond Ring

Spectacular Antique Coral & Diamond Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Victorian ring is set with a natural coral cabochon (GIA report) surrounded by 3.20 carats of old mine-cut

Category

Antique 1880s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Noble 14k Red Coral Pendant and Chain
Noble 14k Red Coral Pendant and Chain

Noble 14k Red Coral Pendant and Chain

Located in Berlin, BE

Noble 14K red coral pendant 14k yellow gold set with a large red coral cabochon. Finely designed

Category

20th Century German Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Beautiful Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Beautiful Coral Diamond Gold Ring

Beautiful Coral Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful ring features an oval-shaped coral cabochon bordered by apx. 0.40 carats of diamonds

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Salmon Coral Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Coral Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Salmon Coral Brilliant Cut Diamonds

Coral Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Salmon Coral Brilliant Cut Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

design with its wonderful colors and style. The ring features a natural oval Salmon Coral cabochon of

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch
Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch

Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch

Located in New York, NY

hand made mount with genuine coral cabochons, seed pearls and faux ruby pastes. 1.5" x 1", 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Floral design, the petals composed of 6 coral cabochons,accented by round diamonds. Estimated

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Bangle Ebony Bronze Coral Gold
Bangle Ebony Bronze Coral Gold

Bangle Ebony Bronze Coral Gold

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Bangle Ebony Bronze Coral Gold

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Bangle with central ebony plaque 3 coral cabochon linked in Gold 18 k gr.6, bronze. All Giulia

Category

2010s Italian Artist Bangles

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Bronze

King Baby Sterling Silver Feather Ring with Coral
King Baby Sterling Silver Feather Ring with Coral

King Baby Sterling Silver Feather Ring with Coral

By King Baby

Located in New York, NY

, set with a red coral cabochon. Ring Size: US 4.75 Approximate Weight: 28.0 grams Approximate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Dramatic Onyx Coral Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Dramatic Onyx Coral Diamond Gold Link Bracelet

Dramatic Onyx Coral Diamond Gold Link Bracelet

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Incredible bracelet with links made of carved onyx frames with oval coral cabochons centers mounted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Victorian Articulated Cannon Charm with Coral
18K Gold Victorian Articulated Cannon Charm with Coral

18K Gold Victorian Articulated Cannon Charm with Coral

Located in Venice, CA

bottom of the cannon. Each wheel is capped with a coral cabochon, and the 18k gold has a beautiful patina

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

16mm Red Coral Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
16mm Red Coral Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

16mm Red Coral Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A striking cocktail ring featuring a 16mm red coral cabochon. The coral displays a vivid red hue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1960s David Webb Coral Lion Bracelet
Vintage 1960s David Webb Coral Lion Bracelet

Vintage 1960s David Webb Coral Lion Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted with black enamel over 18k yellow gold with carved Coral, Cabochon Emeralds, Round

Category

Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Lilli Coral Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Statement Earrings
Lilli Coral Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Statement Earrings

Lilli Coral Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Statement Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

earring features a luminous coral cabochon framed by a sparkling halo of brilliant-cut diamonds. The warm

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Bracelet 14k Gold Link Chain Red Coral
Exceptional Bracelet 14k Gold Link Chain Red Coral

Exceptional Bracelet 14k Gold Link Chain Red Coral

Located in Berlin, BE

making. Crafted from the finest 14K yellow gold, it is set with three large red coral cabochons, each one

Category

20th Century German Chain Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Coral and Diamond Bracelet
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Coral and Diamond Bracelet

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Coral and Diamond Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

warmth of 18K yellow gold with the vibrant allure of marquise-shaped coral cabochons and the dazzling

Category

20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Large Coral Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Brooch and pendant
1970s Large Coral Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Brooch and pendant

1970s Large Coral Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Brooch and pendant

Located in Miami, FL

coral cabochons framed with textured yellow gold edges. Pave set round brilliant diamonds create a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring
Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring

Michael Kneebone Emerald White Coral Diamond Archaic Style Ring

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Emerald is set within a white coral cabochon in this archaic style ring. The oval shaped emerald

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Claris-A 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ring
Claris-A 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ring

Claris-A 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Ring

By Claris-A

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

This sculptural Claris-A ring centers on an elongated oval coral cabochon, which glows in a rich

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow gold Turquoise and Coral Earrings
18kt Yellow gold Turquoise and Coral Earrings

18kt Yellow gold Turquoise and Coral Earrings

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Set into 18kt yellow gold are 2 highly polished pinkish coral cabochons, 2 highly polished red

Category

Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Big Coral and Diamond Earclips
Big Coral and Diamond Earclips

Big Coral and Diamond Earclips

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A pair of earclips, each with a big coral cabochon and marquise cut diamonds. The corals have a

Category

20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Dainty Vintage 14k Coral Ring
Dainty Vintage 14k Coral Ring

Dainty Vintage 14k Coral Ring

Located in Webster, SD

This gorgeous vintage ring is 14k yellow gold. It features 9 dark coral cabochons. The face of

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Genuine Red Coral Ring 1970s
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Genuine Red Coral Ring 1970s

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Genuine Red Coral Ring 1970s

Located in Arnhem, NL

A vintage (ca. 1970 s) 14 karat solid yellow gold with natural red coral cabochon. The red coral is

Category

20th Century Dutch Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Coral Bead 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Victorian Coral Bead 18K Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Victorian Coral Bead 18K Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique French Victorian cross pendant created with natural coral cabochon bead stones. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved and Coral Ring
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved and Coral Ring

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved and Coral Ring

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

setting two Coral Cabochons. Gross weight: 18.4 g Diameter 16.25 Size: 51 Ring signed CARTIER and numbered

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Victorian 15k Etruscan Coral, Diamond, & Enamel Starburst Motif Bracelet
Victorian 15k Etruscan Coral, Diamond, & Enamel Starburst Motif Bracelet

Victorian 15k Etruscan Coral, Diamond, & Enamel Starburst Motif Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

the front, each with a starburst motif set with a coral cabochon in each star's center and turquoise

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral Bangle Bracelet, Mid-20th Century
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral Bangle Bracelet, Mid-20th Century

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral Bangle Bracelet, Mid-20th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A vintage 14 karat gold bangle bracelet, beautifully adorned with three oval coral cabochons and

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Bangles

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Red Coral and Yellow Gold Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Red Coral and Yellow Gold Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Red Coral and Yellow Gold Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Italy circa 1979 and set in 18 karat yellow gold. The coral cabochon displays a deep red color. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Coral, Onyx and Diamond Pin/Pendant
Art Deco Platinum Coral, Onyx and Diamond Pin/Pendant

Art Deco Platinum Coral, Onyx and Diamond Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

a circular coral cabochon. Radiating out from the coral cabochon are two long, narrow rays, which

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Sterling Silver Coral Cuff Bracelet
Vintage Sterling Silver Coral Cuff Bracelet

Vintage Sterling Silver Coral Cuff Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

front of this cuff bracelet features 18 coral cabochons held within bezel settings. The cabochons

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Coral and Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Ring
Victorian Coral and Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Ring

Victorian Coral and Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Five graduated coral cabochons are perched on a stunning scroll detailed setting. In between the

Category

Antique 1830s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Coral Ring
Antique Coral Ring

Antique Coral Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1920s, 14k. With its lush natural coral cabochon and profuse filigree, this fabulous Art

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oxblood Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Oxblood Coral Diamond Gold Ring

Oxblood Coral Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Austin, TX

"oxblood" coral cabochon set in 18k white gold and surrounded by 22 round brilliant cut diamonds. The

Category

2010s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Exceptional Italian Coral, Onyx & Diamond Sculptural Drop Earrings in 18K, 1980
Exceptional Italian Coral, Onyx & Diamond Sculptural Drop Earrings in 18K, 1980

Exceptional Italian Coral, Onyx & Diamond Sculptural Drop Earrings in 18K, 1980

Located in Miami, FL

designed with striking architectural presence. Each earring suspends a monumental oval coral cabochon

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cabochon Coral, Pink & Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold
Oval Cabochon Coral, Pink & Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold

Oval Cabochon Coral, Pink & Purple Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

captivating statement piece that exudes elegance and charm. At its heart lies an exquisite oval coral cabochon

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold...

Vintage Mid Century 18K Persian Turquoise Coral Diamond Large Cocktail Ring
Vintage Mid Century 18K Persian Turquoise Coral Diamond Large Cocktail Ring

Vintage Mid Century 18K Persian Turquoise Coral Diamond Large Cocktail Ring

Located in Winter Springs, FL

meticulously set cabochon pink coral pieces, each individually framed in polished gold channels. The ring

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1998 Coral Diamond 18 K Gold Vintage Day-To-Night Ear-Clip Drop Earrings
1998 Coral Diamond 18 K Gold Vintage Day-To-Night Ear-Clip Drop Earrings

1998 Coral Diamond 18 K Gold Vintage Day-To-Night Ear-Clip Drop Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

organic shaped coral cabochons measuring 17.5 x 13.0 mm Connected to middle drop station centering an

Category

1990s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings Art Deco Hollywood Regency
Natural Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings Art Deco Hollywood Regency

Natural Coral Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings Art Deco Hollywood Regency

Located in New York, NY

SPECTACULAR CORAL EARRINGS - THE NATURAL PINK CORAL CABOCHONS ARE 20 MM, OVER 3/4 INCH IN DIAMETER

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Gold

Red Coral Maltese Black Enamel Diamond Sapphire Cuff Bracelet
Red Coral Maltese Black Enamel Diamond Sapphire Cuff Bracelet

Red Coral Maltese Black Enamel Diamond Sapphire Cuff Bracelet

By Valentin Magro

Located in New York, NY

corners. Inside the motif are marquise coral cabochons forming another Maltese cross. On the sides of the

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Natural Coral and Diamond Platinum Ring
Natural Coral and Diamond Platinum Ring

Natural Coral and Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in Derby, NY

Estate Ring, 4 Princess Cut Diamond 0.47 ct H-I SI1-SI2,1 Coral Cabochon 10.20 ct Platinum 9.25g

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

BULGARI Cabochon Coral, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet and Ear Clips Suite
BULGARI Cabochon Coral, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet and Ear Clips Suite

BULGARI Cabochon Coral, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet and Ear Clips Suite

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

composition of cabochon coral, its warm, peachy tones exuding a soft, natural glow, set alongside verdant

Category

Mid-20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #21859
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #21859

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 #21859

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Kara Yellow Gold Coral Cabochon and Diamond Ring Size 6.5 This striking 14K yellow gold ring

Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Coral Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact coral cabochon you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment 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 589 antique edition and 218 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a coral cabochon 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. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a coral cabochon has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Alexia Gryllaki and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a coral cabochon, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Coral Cabochon?

Prices for a coral cabochon can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $159,670, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,931.

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.