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Cornicello Horn

Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Pink Enamel
Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Pink Enamel

Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Pink Enamel

By Naimah

Located in Istanbul, 34

cornicello (Italian for the Devil's Horn). The cornicello and nazar have been used since ancient times as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Black Enamel
Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Black Enamel

Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Black Enamel

By Naimah

Located in Istanbul, 34

cornicello (Italian for the Devil's Horn). The cornicello and nazar have been used since ancient times as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

The Cornicello (Italian Horn) Diamond Necklace in 22k Gold
The Cornicello (Italian Horn) Diamond Necklace in 22k Gold

The Cornicello (Italian Horn) Diamond Necklace in 22k Gold

By Lisa Leone Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

This diamond Cornicello Necklace (or Italian Horn) is a stunning piece that combines modern design

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2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant 8" - 18k Good Luck Cornicello
Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant 8" - 18k Good Luck Cornicello

Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant 8" - 18k Good Luck Cornicello

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Theme: Italian Horn, Good Luck Cornicello Features: Hollow

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Naimah Italian Horn Earrings, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Red Enamel
Naimah Italian Horn Earrings, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Red Enamel

Naimah Italian Horn Earrings, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Red Enamel

By Naimah

Located in Istanbul, 34

cornicello (Italian for the Devil's Horn). The cornicello and nazar have been used since ancient times as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

9ct White Gold Diamond Pave Italian Horn Pendant
9ct White Gold Diamond Pave Italian Horn Pendant

9ct White Gold Diamond Pave Italian Horn Pendant

Located in London, GB

This stylish Italian Horn (Cornicello) pendant is crafted in elegant 9ct white gold and adorned

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2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold

Lucky Horn Ceramic Sculpture Glazed Majolica Platinum Gold Hand Painted, Italy
Lucky Horn Ceramic Sculpture Glazed Majolica Platinum Gold Hand Painted, Italy

Lucky Horn Ceramic Sculpture Glazed Majolica Platinum Gold Hand Painted, Italy

Located in London, GB

piece Measures: Approximate 100cm x 25 cm A cornicello Italian for '"little horn" or "hornlet

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Abstract Sculp...

Materials

Gold, Platinum

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Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Italian Horn, Pink Enamel
Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Italian Horn, Pink Enamel

Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Italian Horn, Pink Enamel

By Naimah

Located in Istanbul, 34

cornicello (Italian for the Devil's Horn). The cornicello and nazar have been used since ancient times as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Vermeil

Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Italian Horn, Black Enamel
Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Italian Horn, Black Enamel

Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Italian Horn, Black Enamel

By Naimah

Located in Istanbul, 34

cornicello (Italian for the Devil's Horn). The cornicello and nazar have been used since ancient times as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Gold, Red Enamel
Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Gold, Red Enamel

Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Gold, Red Enamel

By Naimah

Located in Istanbul, 34

cornicello (Italian for the Devil's Horn). The cornicello and nazar have been used since ancient times as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Stainless St...

Angie Marei Damian Horn Dagger Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Angie Marei Damian Horn Dagger Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold

Angie Marei Damian Horn Dagger Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold

By Angie Marei

Located in Brooklyn, NY

by amulets and talismans worn by the ancient Egyptians. The horn, also known as cornicello (Italian

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2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pink Coral Peridot Spiral Necklace Pendant
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pink Coral Peridot Spiral Necklace Pendant

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pink Coral Peridot Spiral Necklace Pendant

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

by the Italian horn. It comes from the Italian word of cornetto or cornicello. The meaning is little

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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Charm #22858
18K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Charm #22858

18K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Charm #22858

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Charm - This 18K Yellow Gold Cornicello Charm features the

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cornicello Italian Horn Charm #22589
18K Yellow Gold Cornicello Italian Horn Charm #22589

18K Yellow Gold Cornicello Italian Horn Charm #22589

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Cornicello Italian Horn Charm - This 18K Yellow Gold Cornicello Charm features the

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Charm Pendant #22851
18K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Charm Pendant #22851

18K Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Charm Pendant #22851

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Cornicello Italian Horn Charm - This Cornicello Ring, crafted in radiant gold

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Pink Enamel
Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Pink Enamel

Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Pink Enamel

By Naimah

Located in Istanbul, 34

cornicello (Italian for the Devil's Horn). The cornicello and nazar have been used since ancient times as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cornicello Lucky Horn 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Pendant
Cornicello Lucky Horn 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Pendant

Cornicello Lucky Horn 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a cornicello or lucky horn set with a rose

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20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mini Horn Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Mini Cornicello Charm
Mini Horn Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Mini Cornicello Charm

Mini Horn Charm, 14K Yellow Gold, Mini Cornicello Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold mini horn charm. This mini cornicello charm features a small curved

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Italian Horn 'Cornicello' 'Corno Portafortuna' Charm Pendant
14K Yellow Gold Italian Horn 'Cornicello' 'Corno Portafortuna' Charm Pendant

14K Yellow Gold Italian Horn 'Cornicello' 'Corno Portafortuna' Charm Pendant

Located in Addison, TX

Vintage Book Locket Charm circa 1930-40's Crafted of solid 14K yellow gold, book shaped locket with glass encased spaces to display two photographs on the inside. The outside of the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Huge Cornicello in Mother of Pearl
Victorian Huge Cornicello in Mother of Pearl

Victorian Huge Cornicello in Mother of Pearl

Located in Stamford, CT

beautiful in form. The cornicello or horn is a talisman worn to protect against the evil eye. Today made in

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Charm #19129
14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Charm #19129

14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Charm #19129

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Charm- The Italian horn, or "cornicello", is thought to bring

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant/Charm #19162
18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant/Charm #19162

18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant/Charm #19162

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant/Charm- The Italian horn, or "cornicello", is thought to

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Italian Horn Charm Pendant #18834
Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Italian Horn Charm Pendant #18834

Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Italian Horn Charm Pendant #18834

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Italian Horn Charm The Italian horn, or cornicello, is said to

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lucky Horn in Italian Coral 18 Karat Gold Crown and a Sapphire Pendant
Lucky Horn in Italian Coral 18 Karat Gold Crown and a Sapphire Pendant

Lucky Horn in Italian Coral 18 Karat Gold Crown and a Sapphire Pendant

Located in Roma, IT

the streets. A cornicello is a twisted horn-shaped amulet or charm which can be made of anything

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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Lucky Horn in Italian Coral 18 Karat Gold Crown and a Ruby Pendant
Lucky Horn in Italian Coral 18 Karat Gold Crown and a Ruby Pendant

Lucky Horn in Italian Coral 18 Karat Gold Crown and a Ruby Pendant

Located in Roma, IT

streets. A cornicello is a twisted horn-shaped amulet or charm which can be made of anything, including

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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold

Carlo Zini 4.5" long Etruscan style earrings from Elsa Martinelli's collection
Carlo Zini 4.5" long Etruscan style earrings from Elsa Martinelli's collection

Carlo Zini 4.5" long Etruscan style earrings from Elsa Martinelli's collection

By Carlo Zini

Located in New York, NY

cornicello or Italian horns of good luck. Each earring measures 1.13 inches wide and 4.5 inches long. Clip

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Vintage 1980s Italian Etruscan Revival Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Textured Cornicello Horn Charm, 14k Yellow Gold
Textured Cornicello Horn Charm, 14k Yellow Gold

Textured Cornicello Horn Charm, 14k Yellow Gold

Located in McLeansville, NC

This Textured Cornicello Horn Charm is a beautiful and unique addition to any jewelry collection

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Small Gold Cornicello Horn Charm, 18k Yellow Gold
Italian Small Gold Cornicello Horn Charm, 18k Yellow Gold

Italian Small Gold Cornicello Horn Charm, 18k Yellow Gold

Located in McLeansville, NC

This beautiful Italian cornicello horn charm is made of 18K yellow gold and measures 1 1/8 inch in

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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Italian 14 Karat Gold Cornicello Horn Pendant
1950s Italian 14 Karat Gold Cornicello Horn Pendant

1950s Italian 14 Karat Gold Cornicello Horn Pendant

Located in Hicksville, NY

This Cornicello charm, also called an Italian horn, is traditionally worn for good luck and as a

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant 18k Cornicello Italy
Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant 18k Cornicello Italy

Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant 18k Cornicello Italy

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Theme: Italian Horn, Cornicello Features: Hollow Construction

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Red Enamel
Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Red Enamel

Naimah Italian Horn, Cornicello Evil Eye Earrings, Red Enamel

By Naimah

Located in Istanbul, 34

cornicello (Italian for the Devil's Horn). The cornicello and nazar have been used since ancient times as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Pendant
1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Pendant

1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Cornicello Pendant

Located in Hicksville, NY

1940s Italian Horn Charm - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Features: Rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold with a rosy

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Italian Horn 'Cornicello' 'Corno Portafortuna' Charm Pendant
14 Karat Gold Italian Horn 'Cornicello' 'Corno Portafortuna' Charm Pendant

14 Karat Gold Italian Horn 'Cornicello' 'Corno Portafortuna' Charm Pendant

Located in Addison, TX

iconic 'Cornicello' or 'Corno Portafortuna' which in Italian means: 'Lucky Horn'. According to Italian

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant #19199
18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant #19199

18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant #19199

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Horn Pendant- The Italian horn, or "cornicello", is thought to bring

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Charm Bracelet 2000s
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Charm Bracelet 2000s

Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Charm Bracelet 2000s

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

cornicello (Italian for '"little horn" - an Italian amulet or talisman worn to protect against the evil eye

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Early 2000s Charm Bracelets

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By Naimah

Located in Istanbul, 34

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Vintage Onyx and Turquoise Italian Horn Pendant
Vintage Onyx and Turquoise Italian Horn Pendant

Vintage Onyx and Turquoise Italian Horn Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A large turquoise and onyx 18 karat yellow gold vintage Italian horn pendant. The Italians call it the cornicello - in Neapolitan curniciello - also called 'lucky horn', is a scarama...

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By Vacheron Constantin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Cornicello Horn For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cornicello horn 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cornicello horn from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A cornicello horn from Naimah, Angie Marei and Dolce & Gabbana — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a cornicello horn featuring zircon from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cornicello horn, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cornicello Horn?

On average, a cornicello horn at 1stDibs sells for $900, while they’re typically $38 on the low end and $6,681 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.