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Estate Cuban Peso Gold Coin Bracelet
Estate Cuban Peso Gold Coin Bracelet

Estate Cuban Peso Gold Coin Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

eight 22K yellow gold Cuban pesos from the year 1916. The coins are linked using 18K yellow gold with a

Category

2010s More Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cuban Diamond Chain
14k Yellow Gold Cuban Diamond Chain

14k Yellow Gold Cuban Diamond Chain

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This 14k Yellow Gold Necklace features a Cuban link chain design, known for its durability and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
10K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

10K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in luxury with our exquisite 10K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet, a timeless piece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cuban Diamond 14k Gold Link Necklace
Cuban Diamond 14k Gold Link Necklace

Cuban Diamond 14k Gold Link Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gorgeous 14k gold necklace with a cuban link chain and decorative v-shaped pedant with 13 Diamonds

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cuban Diamond Rose Gold Link Bracelet
Cuban Diamond Rose Gold Link Bracelet

Cuban Diamond Rose Gold Link Bracelet

By H & H Jewels

Located in Miami, FL

Indulge yourself with our luxurious Cuban Diamond Rose Gold Link Bracelet! 18kt. Rose Gold defines

Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Cuban Bracelet
18k White Gold Diamond Cuban Bracelet

18k White Gold Diamond Cuban Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 1128 round brilliant cuts = 8.83cttw Color: G

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Ring
Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Ring

Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Ring

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 3ctw of round brilliant diamonds, Diamonds are H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet
Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 10k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 6ctw round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Necklace
Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Necklace

Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Necklace

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 10k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 12ctw of round brilliant diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet
Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 10k yellow gold Diamond Details: Approximately 10ctw round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain
14k Solid Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain

14k Solid Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain

Located in Miami, FL

7.5mm 14k Solid Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain 24” This chain is heavy weighting 108.4 grams solid 14k

Category

Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extra Large Cuban-Link Gold Chain Bracelet
Extra Large Cuban-Link Gold Chain Bracelet

Extra Large Cuban-Link Gold Chain Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A large and chunky gold bracelet featuring Cuban links made in 18k yellow gold. The links are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Solid Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace

Solid Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace

Located in Coral Gables, FL

18 Karat Yellow Gold Solid 5mm Cuban Link Necklace Measuring 23.5 Inches Long. Finished Weight Is

Category

Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cuban Chain Link Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Cuban Chain Link Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold

Cuban Chain Link Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold

By Alberto

Located in GREAT NECK, NY

This cuban link bracelet is super trendy and eye-catching! This piece is the perfect addition to

Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cuban Link Chain Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Cuban Link Chain Bracelet in Yellow Gold

Cuban Link Chain Bracelet in Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

A vintage cuban-link chain bracelet in 14-karat yellow gold, doubly secured with a click-shut clasp

Category

20th Century British Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cuban Link Chain Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Cuban Link Chain Bracelet in Yellow Gold

Cuban Link Chain Bracelet in Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

A vintage cuban-link chain bracelet in 14-karat yellow gold, doubly secured with a click-shut clasp

Category

20th Century British Chain Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduating Cuban Chain
18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduating Cuban Chain

18 Karat Yellow Gold Graduating Cuban Chain

Located in Addison, TX

A stunning 18- Karat yellow gold solid graduating Cuban Link Necklace. The necklace is in excellent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Rose Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
Diamond Pave Rose Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Diamond Pave Rose Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A traditional Cuban link chain bracelet in rose gold featuring 7.80 carats of pave-set diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Chain
Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Chain

Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Chain

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

14KT yellow gold diamond Cuban link chain with 13.50 ct total weight of pave diamonds This product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cuban Solid Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Cuban Solid Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds

Cuban Solid Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds

By Roberta Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This exquisite Cuban solid yellow gold ring, crafted by hand in Italy, combines timeless elegance

Category

2010s Modern More Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Necklace
Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Necklace

Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Necklace

By Diana M. Jewels

Located in New York, NY

14KT yellow diamond Cuban link necklace 16.00ct total weight of pave diamonds, 24" This product

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cuban Link Coin Diamond Necklace 18K Gold
Cuban Link Coin Diamond Necklace 18K Gold

Cuban Link Coin Diamond Necklace 18K Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

Cuban Link Coin Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold. The necklace features an antique coin accented by a

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 31-inches in length, 4mm wide Weight: 30.30

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet measures 7.5-inches in length

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet measures 7.5-inches in length

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet measures 7.5-inches in length

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 18K yellow gold Dimension: bracelet will fit up to a 7.75-inch wrist Weight: 36.38 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 8-inch wrist Weight: 9.83 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to an 7.5-inch wrist Weight: 69.34 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
18 Karat Rose Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

18 Karat Rose Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 18K rose gold Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7.5-inch wrist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom designed Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: necklace is 20-inches long and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 4.60mm in diameter

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: the bracelet will fit up to an 8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 10k yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 8.5mm in diameter

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
18 Karat Rose Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

18 Karat Rose Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 18k rose gold Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to an 8” wrist and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Cuban Link Ring
18 Karat White Gold Cuban Link Ring

18 Karat White Gold Cuban Link Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 18K white gold Size: 11.5 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cuban Bracelet
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cuban Bracelet

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cuban Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Estate Watch and Jewelry Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 1128 round brilliant cuts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain 22" #23862
14K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain 22" #23862

14K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain 22" #23862

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Make your everyday look shine with this polished 14K yellow gold

Category

20th Century Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy 10k Solid Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain
Heavy 10k Solid Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain

Heavy 10k Solid Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain

Located in Miami, FL

10k Solid Gold 7.4mm Miami Cuban Link Chain 24” These Miami Cuban links are the most popular and

Category

Early 2000s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Italian Gold Graduated Cuban Link Chain
1980s Italian Gold Graduated Cuban Link Chain

1980s Italian Gold Graduated Cuban Link Chain

Located in Hicksville, NY

Gold Cubain Link Chain Graduating in size 18 Karat (hallmarked) 16 Inches Made in Italy Large

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Cuban link chunky chain necklace 22k yellow gold
Cuban link chunky chain necklace 22k yellow gold

Cuban link chunky chain necklace 22k yellow gold

Located in London, GB

22ct yellow gold curb cuban chunky chain necklace Indian Asian wedding ceremony. Absolutely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet - 8.5 Inches
10K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet - 8.5 Inches

10K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet - 8.5 Inches

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in luxury with our exquisite 10K Yellow Gold Cuban Link Bracelet, a timeless piece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cuban Link U-Shaped Ring
18K Yellow Gold Cuban Link U-Shaped Ring

18K Yellow Gold Cuban Link U-Shaped Ring

Located in Towson, MD

One 18-karat yellow gold Cuban link u-shaped ring measuring 6mm wide. The ring is stamped 750 and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10.63ct Diamond Cuban Link Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
10.63ct Diamond Cuban Link Necklace 18k Yellow Gold

10.63ct Diamond Cuban Link Necklace 18k Yellow Gold

By Alexander Beverly Hills

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Modern diamond cuban link necklace. 900 round diamonds, 10.63 carats total. Approximately G/H color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cuban Link Diamond & 18K Gold Band Ring
Vintage Cuban Link Diamond & 18K Gold Band Ring

Vintage Cuban Link Diamond & 18K Gold Band Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Expertly crafted with 18k white and yellow gold, this vintage stunner will be your favorite every

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s Gold Cuban Link Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A gold cuban chain bracelet of alternating large and small links, in 18k. Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Estate Diamond Pave Cuban Link Ring Yellow Gold
Estate Diamond Pave Cuban Link Ring Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond Pave Cuban Link Ring Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Brilliantly blaze up your look with this stunning yellow gold diamond pave Cuban link estate ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Heavy Double Cuban Link Gold Chain Necklace
Vintage Heavy Double Cuban Link Gold Chain Necklace

Vintage Heavy Double Cuban Link Gold Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely stunning Vintage double Cuban link chain necklace with a bold and stylish look

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 20-inches in length Weight: 8.88 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace
14 Karat White Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace

14 Karat White Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K white gold Dimensions: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight: 65.34 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 24-inches in length

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Cuban Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Cuban Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 9-inch wrist Weight: 118.46 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Cuban Link Bracelet
14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Cuban Link Bracelet

14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet is approximately 7 ½ inches long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 18k rose gold Diamonds: 1043 round brilliant cuts = 6.36cttw Color: G Clarity: VS

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet
Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet A Cuban link bracelet set with baguette cut diamonds and a larger

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cuban Link Necklace
Diamond Cuban Link Necklace

Diamond Cuban Link Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

Diamond Cuban Link Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold. The necklace features approximately 20ctw of round

Category

2010s Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 1043 round brilliant cuts = 6.36cttw Color: G Clarity: VS

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cuban Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of cuban gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 54 vintage or 159 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of cuban gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of cuban gold over the years, but those made by Alexander of Beverly Hills, Roberta Micheletto and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An object in our assortment of cuban gold can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 112 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and baguette cut alternatives. When shopping for an option in this array of cuban gold, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cuban Gold?

The price for a piece of cuban gold starts at $80 and tops out at $100,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $6,396.

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.