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14kt White Gold 6.50ct Oval Amethyst, .35cttw Diamond, .45cttw Ruby Ring, Sz 7.5
14kt White Gold 6.50ct Oval Amethyst, .35cttw Diamond, .45cttw Ruby Ring, Sz 7.5

14kt White Gold 6.50ct Oval Amethyst, .35cttw Diamond, .45cttw Ruby Ring, Sz 7.5

Located in San Diego, CA

diamonds and rubies. The ring is adorned with fourteen round brilliant diamonds, totaling .35cttw, which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

6 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.2 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
6 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.2 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

6 Carat Oval Treated Ruby & 1.2 Ct Diamond Stud Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

Located in New York, NY

diamonds. They are meticulously crafted with 14 karat white gold and designed with a post back for secure

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

ADLER Geneva Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.13 Ctw In Diamonds & Ruby
ADLER Geneva Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.13 Ctw In Diamonds & Ruby

ADLER Geneva Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.13 Ctw In Diamonds & Ruby

By Adler

Located in Miami, FL

classic patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. It is embellished on top

Category

1990s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Art Deco Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Ear-Clips
18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Art Deco Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Ear-Clips

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Art Deco Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Ear-Clips

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

each gemstone. The matched pair of earrings uses 18K gold with diamonds and 2.54 carats of burma rubies

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Stylized Lion Pendant Pin
Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Stylized Lion Pendant Pin

Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby Enamel Stylized Lion Pendant Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

watch Circa 1890 Tested as 14 karat gold Measures: 2 inches in diameter with a 1/8 inch depth Total

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Hand Necklace
14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Hand Necklace

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond Hand Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: The Estate Watch & Jewelry Material: 14k white gold Ruby: 1 round cut ruby located in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Compass & Watch Cufflinks

Compass & Watch Cufflinks

Located in London, GB

edges, pavé set diamonds, gold chains and bars, channel set with square-cut rubies, circa 1920. Please

Category

Vintage 1920s Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Gubelin Diamond, Gems & Gold Tutti-Fruitti Watch/Brooch
Vintage Gubelin Diamond, Gems & Gold Tutti-Fruitti Watch/Brooch

Vintage Gubelin Diamond, Gems & Gold Tutti-Fruitti Watch/Brooch

By Gubelin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

with round brilliant cut diamonds, round cut and carved emeralds and sapphires and carved rubies. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Brooches

8 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond, Emerald  Ruby, Sapphire Ring Estate
8 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond, Emerald  Ruby, Sapphire Ring Estate

8 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond, Emerald Ruby, Sapphire Ring Estate

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 8 Carat Oval Australian Opal, Diamond , Emerald Ruby , Sapphire Ring Estate Size

Category

2010s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

3.01ct Ruby Cushion Cut Natural Trilliant Diamond 18kt 2-Tone Ring, GIA Cert
3.01ct Ruby Cushion Cut Natural Trilliant Diamond 18kt 2-Tone Ring, GIA Cert

3.01ct Ruby Cushion Cut Natural Trilliant Diamond 18kt 2-Tone Ring, GIA Cert

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning 18kt yellow gold two-tone ring with a natural GIA certified 3.01ct cushion cut ruby

Category

2010s Mozambican Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

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

SAMUEL KIND & SON 1925 Art Deco Ring In Platinum With 4.87 Ctw Ruby & Diamonds.
SAMUEL KIND & SON 1925 Art Deco Ring In Platinum With 4.87 Ctw Ruby & Diamonds.

SAMUEL KIND & SON 1925 Art Deco Ring In Platinum With 4.87 Ctw Ruby & Diamonds.

Located in Miami, FL

gemstones, such; eighteen white colorless European diamonds and one vivid intense red ruby. Country

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Oval Cut Treated Rubies 5 Ct 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring
Oval Cut Treated Rubies 5 Ct 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring

Oval Cut Treated Rubies 5 Ct 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Oval Cut Treated Rubies 5 Ct 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Cocktail Ring, Size 6 Theses rubies are

Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 2.12Cts Unheated Burmese Ruby Earring
Certified 2.12Cts Unheated Burmese Ruby Earring

Certified 2.12Cts Unheated Burmese Ruby Earring

Located in Singapore, SG

Mogok region, surrounded by natural diamonds for a touch of luxury. Burma Rubies, sourced from the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bucherer Pendant Watch Gem Fob 18 Karat Gold Orb Charm Jewelry Nurse
Vintage Bucherer Pendant Watch Gem Fob 18 Karat Gold Orb Charm Jewelry Nurse

Vintage Bucherer Pendant Watch Gem Fob 18 Karat Gold Orb Charm Jewelry Nurse

By Bucherer

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed Bucherer pendant watch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The orb is set with

Category

20th Century Swazi Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier by John Rubel  Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Surprise Wristwatch
Cartier by John Rubel  Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Surprise Wristwatch

Cartier by John Rubel Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Surprise Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Retro Rose Gold, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Surprise Watch- Bracelet, John Rubel for Cartier

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

locking closure With looped watch pin Stamped for 14 karat gold With maker's mark for Riker Brothers

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Diamond, Citrine, Blue Topaz Necklace and Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 54Gm
Diamond, Citrine, Blue Topaz Necklace and Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 54Gm

Diamond, Citrine, Blue Topaz Necklace and Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 54Gm

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Necklace and Ring set in 18 Karat yellow gold Necklace has a V shape Mother of pearl

Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

15.5 mm Black Round Tahitian Pearl & Diamond 18 Kt Gold  Pendant + Chain 14 KG
15.5 mm Black Round Tahitian Pearl & Diamond 18 Kt Gold  Pendant + Chain 14 KG

15.5 mm Black Round Tahitian Pearl & Diamond 18 Kt Gold Pendant + Chain 14 KG

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the exquisite 15.5mm Black Tahitian Pearl & Diamond Pendant in 18K Gold, accompanied by

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Ladies 14K Gold Bracelet / Wristwatch
Retro Ladies 14K Gold Bracelet / Wristwatch

Retro Ladies 14K Gold Bracelet / Wristwatch

Located in Bronx, NY

with sparkling small diamonds. A ruby cluster watch lid cover conceals the pink watch face created by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Other Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold

18 Karat Gold Emerald Baguette Diamond Contemporary Band Ring
18 Karat Gold Emerald Baguette Diamond Contemporary Band Ring

18 Karat Gold Emerald Baguette Diamond Contemporary Band Ring

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

• 18K Yellow Gold: 3.55 g • Gemstones: 16 – 1.4 cts • Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut, Certified): 42/ - 0.63

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin  Love In Verona 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Roberto Coin  Love In Verona 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bangle Bracelet

Roberto Coin Love In Verona 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Bangle Bracelet

By Roberto Coin

Located in New York, NY

Roberto Coin Diamond Bangle Bracelet In 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate From the Love In Verona

Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Turtle Brooch of Demantoid Garnets and 14k Gold
Antique Turtle Brooch of Demantoid Garnets and 14k Gold

Antique Turtle Brooch of Demantoid Garnets and 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

acid testing. Materials: 14k gold · Natural rubies · demantoid garnets · Old mine cut diamonds

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Certified Oval Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring
18 Karat White Gold Certified Oval Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring

18 Karat White Gold Certified Oval Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18 karat white gold certified oval colombian emerald diamond engagement ring. As magnificent as it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Mint Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings
18 Karat Gold Art Deco Mint Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Mint Green Emerald Baguette Diamond Stud Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

, certified diamonds VVS/VS, G/H Color • Push back • 18K Yellow Gold: 5.3 g • Gemstones: 12 – 2.46 cts

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Huggies Pendant Necklace Earrings Ring Set
18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Huggies Pendant Necklace Earrings Ring Set

18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Huggies Pendant Necklace Earrings Ring Set

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18 karat gold pink tourmaline diamond huggies pendant necklace earrings ring set. Art, color and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dieu Vous Garde Gemstone Gold Horseshoe Bracelet
Dieu Vous Garde Gemstone Gold Horseshoe Bracelet

Dieu Vous Garde Gemstone Gold Horseshoe Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

two sparkling diamonds, a deep blue sapphire, a vivid emerald, and two luscious rubies, all of which

Category

Vintage 1970s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Linear Pendant Necklace

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18 karat white gold channel set blue sapphire baguette diamond linear pendant necklace. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Custom Cut Citrine Taper Baguette Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace
18 Karat Gold Custom Cut Citrine Taper Baguette Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace

18 Karat Gold Custom Cut Citrine Taper Baguette Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

- 5.18 cts • Diamonds: 64 - 0.67cts • Metal: 18K Gold, BIS Hallmark, India • Also available in Amethyst

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Circular Earrings
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Circular Earrings

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Circular Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

. The matched pair of earrings uses 18K gold with diamonds and 5.78 carats of pink tourmaline graduated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Lady Diana Style Engagement Ring
18 Karat White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Lady Diana Style Engagement Ring

18 Karat White Gold Oval Blue Sapphire Diamond Lady Diana Style Engagement Ring

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18 karat white gold certified oval blue sapphire diamond engagement ring. The iconic design of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circular Dangle Earrings
18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circular Dangle Earrings

18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circular Dangle Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18 karat gold art deco style rainbow gemstones diamond circular dangle earrings. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 1...

18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circular Dangle Earrings
18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circular Dangle Earrings

18 Karat Gold Art-Deco Style Rainbow Gemstones Diamond Circular Dangle Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

18 karat gold art deco style rainbow gemstones diamond circular dangle earrings. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 1...

Gorgeous Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Griffin Brooch
Gorgeous Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Griffin Brooch

Gorgeous Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Griffin Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

side a large watch hook and a small bail for hanging. Made in 14kt gold, Circa '1905.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

J.E. Caldwell 1940s Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Double Clip Lapel Pin or Brooch
J.E. Caldwell 1940s Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Double Clip Lapel Pin or Brooch

J.E. Caldwell 1940s Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Double Clip Lapel Pin or Brooch

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Birmingham, AL

diamonds and 6 round rubies! To learn more please read below from the Peter Suchy website; "The origins of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Tourmaline Citrine Peridot Topaz Stud Earrings
18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Tourmaline Citrine Peridot Topaz Stud Earrings

18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Tourmaline Citrine Peridot Topaz Stud Earrings

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

back • 18K Rose Gold: 5.61 g • Gemstones: 10 – 3.18 cts • Diamonds: (Brilliant Cut, SGL Certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1950s Charm Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels 1950s Charm Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels 1950s Charm Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A French Mid-20th Century "Four Seasons" 18 karat gold and platinum bracelet with rubies, emeralds

Category

Vintage 1950s French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Neil Armstrong Lunar Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels
Neil Armstrong Lunar Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

Neil Armstrong Lunar Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New Orleans, LA

watched this amazing first step, which was among humanity's greatest triumphs of exploration. Crafted of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multicolored Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Oxidized White Gold
Multicolored Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Oxidized White Gold

Multicolored Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Oxidized White Gold

Located in Wailea, HI

Multi Colored Flower Brooch in 18k Oxidized White Gold Twenty Seven Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Swiss Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Lapis
AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Swiss Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Lapis

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Swiss Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Lapis

Located in Miami, FL

Awards in 1965, for a ‘V’ shaped bracelet of structured gold links decorated with diamonds, and won the

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Ladies President Diamond Ruby Gold Watch
Rolex Ladies President Diamond Ruby Gold Watch

Rolex Ladies President Diamond Ruby Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Feasterville, PA

markers, a custom 18k yellow gold diamond and ruby bezel, a Rolex 18K yellow gold president band. The case

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond And Ruby Gold Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact diamond and ruby gold watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 488 vintage or 71 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond and ruby gold watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a diamond and ruby gold watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Rolex and Cartier are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our diamond and ruby gold watch for sale are for women, but there are 168 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond And Ruby Gold Watch?

The price for a diamond and ruby gold watch starts at $100 and tops out at $211,720 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $3,600.

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.