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Vitolo Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Earrings
Vitolo Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Earrings

Vitolo Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Locket 16 Karat Etruscan Pearl, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Gold Locket 16 Karat Etruscan Pearl, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Gold Locket 16 Karat Etruscan Pearl, circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture locket pendant in an Etruscan open work motif set with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone pearl etruscan dangle designer brooch
Vintage gold tone pearl etruscan dangle designer brooch

Vintage gold tone pearl etruscan dangle designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

. The gold frame is intricately decorated with rope and granulation work, hallmarks of the Etruscan

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket Pendant
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket Pendant

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage gold tone etruscan designer clip on earrings
Vintage gold tone etruscan designer clip on earrings

Vintage gold tone etruscan designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Austrian 1840 Vienna 22Kt Flora Etruscan Revival Pendant In Agathe With Enamel
Austrian 1840 Vienna 22Kt Flora Etruscan Revival Pendant In Agathe With Enamel

Austrian 1840 Vienna 22Kt Flora Etruscan Revival Pendant In Agathe With Enamel

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Miami, FL

.” Characteristics of Etruscan style jewelry include use of high karat gold and semi-precious stones like lapis

Category

Antique 1840s Austrian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold

Vintage LIZ CLAIBORNE gold glass etruscan designer earrings
Vintage LIZ CLAIBORNE gold glass etruscan designer earrings

Vintage LIZ CLAIBORNE gold glass etruscan designer earrings

By Liz Claiborne

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed Lci LIZ CLAIBORNE • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings

Category

Mid-20th Century Stud Earrings

CAROLEE signed gold silver coin etruscan designer earrings
CAROLEE signed gold silver coin etruscan designer earrings

CAROLEE signed gold silver coin etruscan designer earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed CAROLEE • gold and silver tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Vintage gold black cabs etruscan massive designer brooch
Vintage gold black cabs etruscan massive designer brooch

Vintage gold black cabs etruscan massive designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel etruscan designer clip on earrings
Vintage gold enamel etruscan designer clip on earrings

Vintage gold enamel etruscan designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage gold plated etruscan designer clip on earrings
Vintage gold plated etruscan designer clip on earrings

Vintage gold plated etruscan designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold plated • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Vintage gold enamel etruscan coin clip on earrings
Vintage gold enamel etruscan coin clip on earrings

Vintage gold enamel etruscan coin clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS

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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket Pendant
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket Pendant

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Locket Pendant

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vtg matte gold Etruscan bar designer runway brooch
Vtg matte gold Etruscan bar designer runway brooch

Vtg matte gold Etruscan bar designer runway brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3.75" by 0.63

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20th Century Brooches

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Victorian Locket Pendant Chain Necklace

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

consummate Etruscan Revival style. The locket suspends from a very fine 20 inch chain made up of gold ribbed

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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fontenay Antique Etruscan Revival coral fringe necklace
Fontenay Antique Etruscan Revival coral fringe necklace

Fontenay Antique Etruscan Revival coral fringe necklace

By Eugene Fontenay

Located in New York, NY

An Etruscan Revival fringe necklace comprised of granulated gold plaques suspending carved coral

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Italian Etruscan Style Earrings
Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Italian Etruscan Style Earrings

Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Italian Etruscan Style Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by award winning Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Pearl & Blue Enamel Brooch & Earrings Set
Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Pearl & Blue Enamel Brooch & Earrings Set

Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Pearl & Blue Enamel Brooch & Earrings Set

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

Etruscan revival brooch. The brooch is fitted with a yellow gold pin and C-shaped clasp and is complete

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Etruscan 18K Yellow Gold Agate EYE  Pin with Papal Mark
Victorian Etruscan 18K Yellow Gold Agate EYE  Pin with Papal Mark

Victorian Etruscan 18K Yellow Gold Agate EYE Pin with Papal Mark

Located in Lexington, KY

This lovely Victorian Etruscan pin is made in 18k yellow gold and features agate EYE with a papal

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Etruscan Revival Bangle
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Etruscan Revival Bangle

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Etruscan Revival Bangle

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Victorian pearl, and yellow gold bangle, comprising seventeen half seed pearls, in 15 karat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Micromosaic Love Bird Dove Locket Necklace Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold
Micromosaic Love Bird Dove Locket Necklace Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold

Micromosaic Love Bird Dove Locket Necklace Etruscan Revival Victorian 14k Gold

Located in New York, NY

This is a museum quality Antique Micro-mosaic Locket Pendant finely crafted in high carat gold with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key
Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key

Antique Victorian Gemstone Pendant Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Etruscan Greek Key

Located in Torrance, CA

Distinct antique Victorian Etruscan Revival pendant (circa 1860s to 1880s) crafted in 14 karat

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Amethyst Pendant 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Necklace Leaf Motif
Antique Amethyst Pendant 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Necklace Leaf Motif

Antique Amethyst Pendant 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Necklace Leaf Motif

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE AMETHYST AND PEARL ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 14 KARAT GOLD PENDANT. The exquisite

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Italian Enameled Locket of a Queen In Gilt With Diamonds
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Italian Enameled Locket of a Queen In Gilt With Diamonds

ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 1870 Italian Enameled Locket of a Queen In Gilt With Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Italian Etruscan revival locked. This is a gorgeous antique medallion-locket created in Italy in

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Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brass, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage matte gold tone etruscan designer clip on earrings
Vintage matte gold tone etruscan designer clip on earrings

Vintage matte gold tone etruscan designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Vintage gold tone Etruscan coin designer clip on earrings
Vintage gold tone Etruscan coin designer clip on earrings

Vintage gold tone Etruscan coin designer clip on earrings

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

15ct Gold, Early Victorian Floral Garnet & Pearl, Etruscan Locket Back Brooch
15ct Gold, Early Victorian Floral Garnet & Pearl, Etruscan Locket Back Brooch

15ct Gold, Early Victorian Floral Garnet & Pearl, Etruscan Locket Back Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Etruscan Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Etruscan Ball-Motif Dangle Earrings
Victorian 14k Etruscan Ball-Motif Dangle Earrings

Victorian 14k Etruscan Ball-Motif Dangle Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

A fantastic pair of earrings with Etruscan-style flair from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Gold Etruscan Revival Moss Agate Forest Scene
Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Gold Etruscan Revival Moss Agate Forest Scene

Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Gold Etruscan Revival Moss Agate Forest Scene

Located in New York, NY

Etruscan Revival setting in 10 Karat Gold. The Picture Agate depicts a forest scene and is a fabulous

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo
Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo

Massive Etruscan Framed Victorian Shell Cameo

Located in New York, NY

of young maiden with ornate Etruscan work border in heavy gauge 14k gold. Exquisite quality period

Category

Antique 1850s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Etruscan Style Ring w/Emerald & Sapphires
Etruscan Style Ring w/Emerald & Sapphires

Etruscan Style Ring w/Emerald & Sapphires

Located in Atlanta, GA

An artisan created gold and gemstone ring, with a beautiful Etruscan style inspired design. Ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Classical Roman Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold

SEIDENGANG Etruscan Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.18 Ctw Diamonds & Tourmaline
SEIDENGANG Etruscan Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.18 Ctw Diamonds & Tourmaline

SEIDENGANG Etruscan Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.18 Ctw Diamonds & Tourmaline

By SeidenGang

Located in Miami, FL

Etruscan cocktail ring designed by Seidengang. This is a beautiful cocktail ring created by the

Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage MONET signed gold coin Roman Etruscan post earrings
Vintage MONET signed gold coin Roman Etruscan post earrings

Vintage MONET signed gold coin Roman Etruscan post earrings

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed • gold tone • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very

Category

Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Antique Victorian Etruscan Solid Gold Diamond Wire Bead Flared Dangle Earrings
Antique Victorian Etruscan Solid Gold Diamond Wire Bead Flared Dangle Earrings

Antique Victorian Etruscan Solid Gold Diamond Wire Bead Flared Dangle Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

Diamonds - 0.02ctw (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.8 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Butterfly

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Engraved Precious Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Cross
Antique Etruscan Revival Engraved Precious Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Cross

Antique Etruscan Revival Engraved Precious Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Cross

Located in New York, NY

Very fine antique Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold engraved precious red coral cross 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Pearl Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Victorian Etruscan Revival Pearl Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Antique Drop Earrings

Victorian Etruscan Revival Pearl Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Antique Drop Earrings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as gold bead surmounts suspending tiered yellow and rose gold geometric drops Featuring

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Etruscan Revival Plastron Necklace
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Etruscan Revival Plastron Necklace

Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Etruscan Revival Plastron Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned Etruscan revival resin plastron necklace featuring an opulent

Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vitolo Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Bangle
Vitolo Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Bangle

Vitolo Florentine Finish 18 Karat Gold Etruscan Style Diamond Bangle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by award winner Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal, one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old word Italian craftsmanship. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Enamel Pearl Locket Necklace 16 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival circa 1860
Victorian Enamel Pearl Locket Necklace 16 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival circa 1860

Victorian Enamel Pearl Locket Necklace 16 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely gorgeous Royal Blue Enamel, Pearl and 16 Karat Gold Antique Victorian - Belle

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Locket 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Circa 1860
Antique Victorian Locket 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Circa 1860

Antique Victorian Locket 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

This is a gorgeous 14 Karat Gold Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket pendant in an Etruscan

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-
One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-

One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-

Located in Winter Springs, FL

One of the finest examples of the Victorian era Etruscan Revival period (1830’s-1860’s) we have

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Etruscan-Style Drop Earrings
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Etruscan-Style Drop Earrings

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Etruscan-Style Drop Earrings

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Banded Agate Athena Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Banded Agate Athena Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Banded Agate Athena Cameo Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Victorian banded agate and yellow gold brooch, comprising one panel of carved banded agate, set

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Etruscan Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of etruscan gold you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 586 vintage or 124 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of etruscan gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a choice in our collection of etruscan gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Marcello Fontana, Matthia's & Claire and Lika Behar are consistently popular. An object in our assortment of etruscan gold of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 105, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. Finding an option in this array of etruscan gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 195 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Etruscan Gold?

The price for a piece of etruscan gold starts at $136 and tops out at $127,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,599.

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.