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Dove Charm

Estate Dove Charm Pendant, Solid 14K Gold Pigeon Charm, Birding Messenger Charm
Estate Dove Charm Pendant, Solid 14K Gold Pigeon Charm, Birding Messenger Charm

Estate Dove Charm Pendant, Solid 14K Gold Pigeon Charm, Birding Messenger Charm

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

anytime soon, but would be a unique addition to any charm bracelet or pendant. Doves have historically

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony Wood 14k Gold Diamond Silver Rimmed Dove Pendant
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony Wood 14k Gold Diamond Silver Rimmed Dove Pendant

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony Wood 14k Gold Diamond Silver Rimmed Dove Pendant

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

- 925 sterling silver 14k gold plated diamond dove charm on face of pendant Please Note: Some of our

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN 14kgold Garnet "Caracas" Necklace & Dove Diamond Ebony Pendant
CLARISSA BRONFMAN 14kgold Garnet "Caracas" Necklace & Dove Diamond Ebony Pendant

CLARISSA BRONFMAN 14kgold Garnet "Caracas" Necklace & Dove Diamond Ebony Pendant

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

- gold diamond otto lock - 925 sterling silver 14k gold plated diamond dove charm on face of pendant

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold Diamond Ebony Dove Pendant & Grey Gold Alonso Necklace
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold Diamond Ebony Dove Pendant & Grey Gold Alonso Necklace

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold Diamond Ebony Dove Pendant & Grey Gold Alonso Necklace

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

- 925 sterling silver 14k gold plated diamond dove charm on face of pendant Alonso necklace consists of

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Dove Gray Pearl Charm Hammered 18 Karat Gold Stud Hoop Earrings
Dove Gray Pearl Charm Hammered 18 Karat Gold Stud Hoop Earrings

Dove Gray Pearl Charm Hammered 18 Karat Gold Stud Hoop Earrings

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

Hammered 18k yellow gold elongated hoop stud earrings with 14.5mm Dove Gray Freshwater Pearl charms

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Blue Teal Turquoise Sky Dove Peace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion Charm
Diamond Blue Teal Turquoise Sky Dove Peace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion Charm

Diamond Blue Teal Turquoise Sky Dove Peace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Medallion Charm

By Galt & Bro. Jewelers

Located in Oakton, VA

Diamond Sky Dove Peace Bird 18K Yellow Gold Medallion Charm Light Blue Teal Turquoise Pendant 18K

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoi...

French 18K solid gold pendant - Virgin Mary charm - Lily - Catholic medallion
French 18K solid gold pendant - Virgin Mary charm - Lily - Catholic medallion

French 18K solid gold pendant - Virgin Mary charm - Lily - Catholic medallion

Located in Antwerp, BE

We are delighted to present you this antique French religious dove & Mary pendant. This royal charm

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Doves Doron Paloma Gold Diamond Leo Zodiac Pendant Charm
Doves Doron Paloma Gold Diamond Leo Zodiac Pendant Charm

Doves Doron Paloma Gold Diamond Leo Zodiac Pendant Charm

By Doves by Doron Paloma

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Brand new pendant by Doves Doron Paloma, with 0.22ctw H/VS diamonds. Does not come with the chain

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21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Ippolita 1.82ct Diamond Dove Charm Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 11000 Exclusive
Ippolita 1.82ct Diamond Dove Charm Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 11000 Exclusive

Ippolita 1.82ct Diamond Dove Charm Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 11000 Exclusive

By Ippolita

Located in Northbrook, IL

Here we have an Ippolita 18k gold 1.82ct pave diamond dove charm pendant (large version) which is

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Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Flying Dove Bird Charm
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Flying Dove Bird Charm

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Flying Dove Bird Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized dove hovering in flight Features milgrain edges and is set throughout by

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Paloma Picasso Charm Bracelet Dove Heart Kiss
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Paloma Picasso Charm Bracelet Dove Heart Kiss

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Paloma Picasso Charm Bracelet Dove Heart Kiss

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co Sterling Paloma Picasso Charm Bracelet Dove Heart Kiss Scribble This is a stunning

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Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bulgari 18 Kt. Yellow Gold Diamonds Semiprecious Stones Charms Bracelet
Bulgari 18 Kt. Yellow Gold Diamonds Semiprecious Stones Charms Bracelet

Bulgari 18 Kt. Yellow Gold Diamonds Semiprecious Stones Charms Bracelet

By Bulgari

Located in Rome, IT

diversi elementi dove inserire i charms. Tutti i ciondoli sono estraibili e possono essere utilizzati

Category

2010s Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Amber Charm Paperclip Necklace
Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Amber Charm Paperclip Necklace

Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Amber Charm Paperclip Necklace

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

dove charm Enamel garnet pearl charm Adjustable length with lobster lock Baltic amber 925 sterling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Lemon Quartz Paperclip Necklace
Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Lemon Quartz Paperclip Necklace

Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Lemon Quartz Paperclip Necklace

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

faceted teardrop charm 14k solid gold figure charm 14k gold diamond dove charm Enamel garnet pearl charm

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, En...

Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Polki Diamond Flower Necklace
Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Polki Diamond Flower Necklace

Clarissa Bronfman 18k 14k Gold Diamond Garnet Polki Diamond Flower Necklace

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

charm 14k gold diamond dove charm Enamel garnet pearl charm Adjustable length with lobster lock Pendant

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman 18k14k Gold Diamond Garnet Polki Diamond Enamel Heart Necklace
Clarissa Bronfman 18k14k Gold Diamond Garnet Polki Diamond Enamel Heart Necklace

Clarissa Bronfman 18k14k Gold Diamond Garnet Polki Diamond Enamel Heart Necklace

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

charm 14k gold diamond dove charm Enamel garnet pearl charm Adjustable length with lobster lock

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Multi Color Baroque Pearls EcoIvory Cherub Necklace
Multi Color Baroque Pearls EcoIvory Cherub Necklace

Multi Color Baroque Pearls EcoIvory Cherub Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

a new man-made material called, EcoIvory. A gold vermeil Byzantine cross and Saint Esprit dove

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

French Holy Dove 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Holy Dove 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French Holy Dove 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

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W 0.6 in D 0.04 in L 0.71 in

French Holy Dove 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant depicting the Holy Dove with the phrase ‘IN UNUM DEUM

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

James Avery Retired 14K Yellow Gold Dove Charm Pendant
James Avery Retired 14K Yellow Gold Dove Charm Pendant

James Avery Retired 14K Yellow Gold Dove Charm Pendant

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: James Avery Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 12.25 mm Width: 11.35 mm Weight: 0.56 grams 14K yellow gold animal journey pendant. The metal was tested and determined to...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Peretti Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet Heart Bean Dove Star #20138
Tiffany & Co Peretti Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet Heart Bean Dove Star #20138

Tiffany & Co Peretti Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet Heart Bean Dove Star #20138

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

featuring 5 iconic Elsa Peretti design dangling charms: open heart, teardrop, cross star, bean and dove

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian LACROIX vintage necklace and bracelet set
Christian LACROIX vintage necklace and bracelet set

Christian LACROIX vintage necklace and bracelet set

By Lacroix

Located in BÈGLES, FR

night .. this set is highly collectible ... 40 cm necklace, tall dove dove charm 7 cm. In gold-plated

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Vintage 1980s More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Gold Tiffany & Co. Picasso Dove Charm
Gold Tiffany & Co. Picasso Dove Charm

Gold Tiffany & Co. Picasso Dove Charm

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Lovely figural "dove" charm. Made and signed by Paloma Picasso and TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold

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Early 2000s Spanish More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Temple St Clair 18 Karat Charm, Dove
Temple St Clair 18 Karat Charm, Dove

Temple St Clair 18 Karat Charm, Dove

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H 0.63 in W 0.12 in L 0.36 in

Temple St Clair 18 Karat Charm, Dove

By Temple St. Clair

Located in Saint Charles, IL

MODEL - Temple St Clair 18k Charm - Dove CONDITION - Exceptional! No signs of wear. SKU - 2319

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2010s Charm Bracelets

Gold and Enamel Dove and Peace Charm
Gold and Enamel Dove and Peace Charm

Gold and Enamel Dove and Peace Charm

Located in New York, NY

Lovely charm. 14K textured yellow gold. In the center, an applied white enamel dove in flight

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

YSL 80s vintage charm necklace
YSL 80s vintage charm necklace

YSL 80s vintage charm necklace

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H 1.58 in W 1.46 in L 17.33 in

YSL 80s vintage charm necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Iconic YSL / Yves Saint Laurent 1980s vintage charm necklace. Features heart, star, dove, lily

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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Link Necklaces

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By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

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2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

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By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century American Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Tassel Crystal Links Necklace
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By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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By Temple St. Clair

Located in Miami, FL

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1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

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

Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Coral Mother of Pearl Diamond, Morganite Bracelet
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By Seaman Schepps

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut = 0.43cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: bracelet measures 6.5-inches in length Weight: 122.16 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

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Coral, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Vintage Italian 18K Gold Infinity Link Textured Woven Statement Bracelet
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1950s Vintage Italian 18K Gold Infinity Link Textured Woven Statement Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

This Italian artistry late 1950 vintage bracelet is made in Heavy 18k yellow gold . It boasts two rows of solid gold infinity links, masterfully woven together with a textured ribbo...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Link Bracelets

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18k Gold

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Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Black Opal, Emerald and Diamond Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads 23 carats Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Limited edition These luxurious Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz Earrings featu...

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Lady Dior Black Leather Beaded Bag, 2019
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By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

GIA Certified 10.78 Carat Heart Cut Pink Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18k
GIA Certified 10.78 Carat Heart Cut Pink Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18k

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By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

10.78 carat total natural fancy pink diamond stud earring masterpiece. Featuring 18 natural fancy color pink diamonds and 8 GIA certificates. Color gradings ranging from Faint-Pink t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

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Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montgomery, TX

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By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Located in Kowloon, HK

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Gold Snake Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Gold Snake Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Gold Snake Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare Van Cleef & Arpels vintage gold bracelet with a snake design; features sapphires and diamonds.
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CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony 14k Gold Diamond Malachite Ruby Butterfly Pendant
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CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony 14k Gold Diamond Malachite Ruby Butterfly Pendant

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

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Dove Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact dove charm you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and silver. You can easily find a 8 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a dove charm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A dove charm from Cartier, Clarissa Bronfman and Coro — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A dove charm can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 and emerald cut alternatives. When shopping for a dove charm, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Dove Charm?

On average, a dove charm at 1stDibs sells for $1,938, while they’re typically $183 on the low end and $255,000 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.