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An Exquisite Reversible Latin Cross
Located in London, GB
An exquisite reversible Latin Cross in gold emerald, sapphire, ruby & pearl. This pectoral
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Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

An Exquisite Reversible Latin Cross
An Exquisite Reversible Latin Cross
H 2.88 in W 1.97 in L 17.33 in
Yellow Gold Colored Gemstone Cross
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Cross Pendant Featuring 8 Marquise Rubies, 4 Round Diamonds, 4
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Byzantine Cross
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
cross is set with four square cut blue sapphires, four pear shape rubies and a central square cut green
Category

1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Byzantine Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Small Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Cartier small cross pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with faceted rubies
Category

1990s French More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s CARTIER Byzantine Multicolor Gemstone Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous Cartier cross is made in 18k yellow gold and set with faceted rubies, sapphires, and
Category

1990s French More Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Byzantine Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Medium Cross Pendant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
rubies, sapphires, and emerald. The Byzantine motif was designed by Louis Cartier during his trip to
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Crosses Set with Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald 18K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely necklace is set with Diamonds and crosses. There is one Ruby, one Sapphire, one
Category

2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

6.65 Carat Natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamonds Cross 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Sapphire, Emeralds, diamond cross necklace. Center round diamond: .65ct. Natural Fancy
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Sapphire Ruby Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Byzantine Cross Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Cross Pendant is a striking and luxurious accessory, designed to captivate with its bold and
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vizantija Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Cross Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
necklace features a beautifully crafted cross adorned with sapphires, emeralds, and rubies, each adding a
Category

1990s French Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional emerald cut ruby cross with diamonds set in platinum. 1.25cts of rubies. Four diamonds
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American More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Rubies, 4 Emeralds, and 12 Sapphire all total weight of 2,94 Carat. This art piece is made as an
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Rubies, 4 Emeralds, and 12 Sapphire all total weight of 2,94 Carat. This art piece is made as an
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Byzantine Cross CUSTOM
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Custom ordered cross 29mm x 22mm
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Multi Color Ruby Diamond, Emerald Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
work and a beautiful mat finish. It features Diamonds total weight of 0,10 Carats, and Rubies, Emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Ye...

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
work and a beautiful mat finish. It features Diamonds total weight of 0,10 Carats, and Rubies, Emeralds
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18...

1993 CARTIER Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Byzantine Cross Pendant Pin Clip
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pendant is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold and studded with rubies, sapphires, emerald and diamonds
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

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

Diamonds, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Stones Rose Gold and Silver Cross Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, rubies, emeralds and yellow sapphires Diamonds 0.27 ct Ruby, Emeralds and Yellow Sapphires 1.20 ct Pink
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Vintage 1940s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, S...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross with Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Designer Byzantine Style Cross Pendant Enhancer is handmade from solid 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, E...

Coral Emeralds Rubies Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Retro Cross-Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.38 ct Rubies and Emeralds 1.37 ct Pink Coral secundum 15.7 g Cross dimension
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Extra Large Ruby and Emerald Etruscan Style Cross Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
green natural emeralds totaling 1.38 carats, and 28 natural purplish-red rubies totaling .39 carats. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Otto Jakob Lalibela Emerald Keshi Pearl Ruby Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Otto Jakob
Located in Manhasset, NY
, creates his jewels with an old world spirit that is mystifying, and this "Lalibela" cross pendant
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2010s German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
array of gemstones. Set against the rich backdrop of yellow gold, the sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...

7.00ct.Natural Fancy color brown diamond vivid red ruby cross necklace 14k
Located in New York, NY
5.50ct. Natural Ruby & 1.50ct Fancy color brown diamond cross. Emerald cut fancy color brown
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Cross Etruscan Revival Ring Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Chalcedony
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Antique Ring in the Etruscan Revival style with a Ruby Cross motif in the center set on
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

24.70 Carat Natural Ruby Cross Necklace and Yard 18 Karat Rosary Prayer Novena
Located in New York, NY
Rosary Novena Reds. 24.50ct. Natural Ruby Cross necklace. Cross consists of 9.50ct emerald cut
Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Ruby Cross with Granulation work
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features 4 Pear
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Ruby Cross with Granulation work
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features 4 Pear
Category

2010s Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Gold Sapphire and Ruby Cross with Granulation work
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and features 4 Pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Byzantine Style Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Gold geometric Cross Necklace is handmade with microscopically
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Pink Diamond, Brown D...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Granulated Cross Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold geometric Cross pendant is beautifully handmade and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemst...

Lalaounis Maltese Multigem Cross Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in San Antonio, TX
1970's Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Maltese Cross by Lalaounis. Marked Greece, 750, A21, Ilias Lalaounis.
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Sapphire Emerald Multi-Color Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer Byzantine Style Cross is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Yellow Gold Colored Gemstone Cross
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Cross Pendant Featuring 8 Marquise Rubies, 4 Round Diamonds, 4
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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Gurhan 24K Gold Hand-forged Multicolor Cross Earrings USA 1990s
By Gurhan
Located in Goettingen, DE
earrings are hand-forged from pure, 24-carat fine gold and set with pearls, emerald, ruby, sapphire and
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Emerald, 24k Gold

Cartier Byzantine Cross MM Brooch Pendant Top 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1993
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
Brand:Cartier Name:BYZANTINE CROSS MM Brooch Pendant Top Material :4P Ruby, 4P Sapphire, 1P Emerald
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1990s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Diamond and Multi-Color Long Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
weight of 0.06, an Emerald and Ruby total weight of 1.87 Carat, and 4 Rubellite Garnets total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Mul...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Style Cross Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Gold cross pendant necklace and chain is handmade with
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Emer...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Style Cross Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Cross pendant Necklace is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Style Cross Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Cross Necklace is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Square Cross with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Cross is all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Chain Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios solid 18 Karat Gold cross Necklace is all handmade with microscopically decorated
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Gar...

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Byzantine Style Cross and Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios Unique designer Cross and chain pendant necklace is all handmade from 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Bro...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Tourmaline Diamond Cross Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer cross pendant is all handmade and decorated with granulation work from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...

Early 20th Century Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century emerald, ruby and diamond triple cross-over ring, the round faceted emerald
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver

An impressive late 19th century pectoral cross
Located in London, GB
An impressive late 19th century pectoral cross, to the centre a circular plaque with an emerald-set
Category

Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cross Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Sonoma, CA
Cartier multi gemstone cross pendant featuring sapphires, rubies, and emerald, set in 18 karat
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1990s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Crosses Charms Necklace
By Gorgoglione
Located in Milano, IT
1.32 Carat Emerald, 1 Red E-Coated Ruby Cross is composed of 1.32 Carat Ruby, 1 Blue E-Coated Sapphire
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Maltese Cross Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
Maltese cross brooch, of bombé design, centering on a larger oval-shaped carved ruby within a
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cross pendant, set with a square-cut emerald at center surrounded by four small pear-shaped rubies
Category

1990s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

Boucheron Colored Stone & Diamond "African" Cross Pendant
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A large, grooved gold cross centering a cabochon ruby, surrounded by white diamonds, each arm
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Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Pomellato Glory Gemstone Diamond Gold Cross Charm Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
charms, decorated with fancy diamonds, emeralds, rubies, tsavorites and sapphires. Bracelet is 6 1/2" to
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Cartier Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cross Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Sonoma, CA
Cartier multi gemstone cross pendant featuring sapphires, rubies, and emerald, set in 18 karat
Category

1990s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

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Emerald Ruby Cross For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate emerald ruby cross for your needs in our varied inventory. 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 33 vintage or 58 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect emerald ruby cross may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. An emerald ruby cross from Georgios Collections Inc, Cartier and Gorgoglione — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding an emerald ruby cross for sale for women should be easy, but there are 42 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Emerald Ruby Cross?

On average, an emerald ruby cross at 1stDibs sells for $2,755, while they’re typically $399 on the low end and $138,000 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.

Questions About Emerald Ruby Cross
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An emerald cut ruby is held in a double-claw setting, surrounded by a border of diamonds. The diamonds provide a beautiful contrast with the red of the ruby. Shop a selection of dazzling emerald cut rubies from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.