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Antique Etruscan Revival Fine Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Antique Etruscan Revival Fine Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875

Antique Etruscan Revival Fine Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875

Located in Aspen, CO

. Though unsigned or hallmarked the craftsmanship associated with the gold work in the Etruscan Revival

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Thymiaterion Or Etruscan Incense Burner, Grand Tour, 19th Century
Thymiaterion Or Etruscan Incense Burner, Grand Tour, 19th Century

Thymiaterion Or Etruscan Incense Burner, Grand Tour, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

a bearded man, why not Velch, the god of Fire? Several Etruscan Thymaterion (period 6th/5th century

Category

Antique 19th Century European Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Victorian 15k Etruscan Coral, Diamond, & Enamel Starburst Motif Bracelet
Victorian 15k Etruscan Coral, Diamond, & Enamel Starburst Motif Bracelet

Victorian 15k Etruscan Coral, Diamond, & Enamel Starburst Motif Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful and unusual bangle bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) period! Crafted in 15k gold

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel

Goddess Cherub Enamel Pendant Necklace Neoclassical Etruscan Revival 18 Karat
Goddess Cherub Enamel Pendant Necklace Neoclassical Etruscan Revival 18 Karat

Goddess Cherub Enamel Pendant Necklace Neoclassical Etruscan Revival 18 Karat

Located in New York, NY

This is an extraordinary antique Enamel 18 Karat Gold Pendant or Brooch with a stunning hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Etruscan Style Table of Gilt Bronze and Marble
Antique Etruscan Style Table of Gilt Bronze and Marble

Antique Etruscan Style Table of Gilt Bronze and Marble

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Etruscan style. Its apron fashioned as an acanthaine wreath, raised on a trio of tapering square-section

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Gueridon

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Set, 12 Gold 48 Pieces
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Set, 12 Gold 48 Pieces

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Set, 12 Gold 48 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Etruscan Inspired Dangling Earrings
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Etruscan Inspired Dangling Earrings

CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Etruscan Inspired Dangling Earrings

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage gold tone Etruscan inspired dangling earrings (clip-on) embellished

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Custom Etruscan Caduceus occasional tables
Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Custom Etruscan Caduceus occasional tables

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Custom Etruscan Caduceus occasional tables

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous pair of custom Etruscan Caduceus occasional tables by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. These

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Pewter

Italian 18K Etruscan Revival ring with Persian Turquoise Cabochon, Circa 1970
Italian 18K Etruscan Revival ring with Persian Turquoise Cabochon, Circa 1970

Italian 18K Etruscan Revival ring with Persian Turquoise Cabochon, Circa 1970

Located in Miami, FL

A sculptural Italian Etruscan Revival ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a vivid Persian

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet- 8 Charms
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet- 8 Charms

Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelet- 8 Charms

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This lovely 18K Yellow Gold bracelet, itself created in Verona, has mounted to it eight wonderful

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860

Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

three dimensional dove swallow bird on the front. The locket has gorgeous Etruscan Revival granulation

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture in the Manner of Boris Lovet-Borski
Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture in the Manner of Boris Lovet-Borski

Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture in the Manner of Boris Lovet-Borski

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze Etruscan horse sculpture in the manner of boris lovet-borski was the form of figurative art

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Philip & Kelvin Laverne, Pair of Bronze Etruscan Side Tables after Picasso
Philip & Kelvin Laverne, Pair of Bronze Etruscan Side Tables after Picasso

Philip & Kelvin Laverne, Pair of Bronze Etruscan Side Tables after Picasso

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent Pair of Bronze Patinated Etruscan Side Tables after Picasso by Philip & Kelvin

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg
Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg

Mid Century Bronze Etruscan Horse Sculpture on Slate Base Attr Frederic Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peoria, AZ

Monumental! Hand-Gilded Horse Sculpture Here is a beautiful Etruscan bronze sculpture of a horse

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875

Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875

Located in Aspen, CO

associated with the gold work in the Etruscan Revival style is nothing short of exceptional from the stylized

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

The Etruscans Hardcover Book by Mario Torelli 1st Ed. 2001 Rizzoli
The Etruscans Hardcover Book by Mario Torelli 1st Ed. 2001 Rizzoli

The Etruscans Hardcover Book by Mario Torelli 1st Ed. 2001 Rizzoli

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Etruscans Hardcover First Edition Oversized Collectible Book.May 4, 2001 by Mario Torelli

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Neo-Archaeological Gold Filigree Earrings
Neo-Archaeological Gold Filigree Earrings

Neo-Archaeological Gold Filigree Earrings

Located in Firenze, IT

interest in the ancient techniques and styles of Roman and Etruscan goldsmith production. These earrings

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Gold and Micromosaic Bracelet, circa 1860-1870
Gold and Micromosaic Bracelet, circa 1860-1870

Gold and Micromosaic Bracelet, circa 1860-1870

Located in Paris, FR

and lines of gold that form arabesques. The quality of metalwork is reminiscent of Etruscan

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Castellani 18kt Gold Amphora Necklace
Castellani 18kt Gold Amphora Necklace

Castellani 18kt Gold Amphora Necklace

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

in the Mediterranean world. Created the same way as in Ancient civilizations, this 15kt gold

Category

1990s British Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Lalaounis Diamond Gold Ring
Lalaounis Diamond Gold Ring

Lalaounis Diamond Gold Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Geneva, CH

Old mine cut Diamond centering a yellow gold 18K ring. Maker's mark Ilias Lalaounis.

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Etruscan Revival Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Gold Temple St. Clair Openwork Vine Bracelet
Gold Temple St. Clair Openwork Vine Bracelet

Gold Temple St. Clair Openwork Vine Bracelet

By Temple St. Clair

Located in Princeton, NJ

An 18 karat yellow gold openwork hinged bangle by Temple St. Clair, depicting a repeating vine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings
22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings

22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings

By Romae Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

22 Karat Gold Baule Earrings by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Etruscan Design. The Italian

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch Pendant
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch Pendant

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This antique 18k yellow gold brooch pendant is a superb example of mid-19th century mourning

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt gold Carnelian Cameo Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
18kt gold Carnelian Cameo Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch

18kt gold Carnelian Cameo Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

This Exquisite and Rare Collectible Antique Victorian/Etruscan Revival 18kt Gold Carved Carnelian

Category

Antique 1860s Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

22K Gold Drop Dangle Earrings, Indian
22K Gold Drop Dangle Earrings, Indian

22K Gold Drop Dangle Earrings, Indian

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of finely-tooled 22K gold drop dangle earrings. Post back for pierced ears. The fine

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

22k Gold

Antique Gold and Malachite Bead Archaeological Revival Bracelet
Antique Gold and Malachite Bead Archaeological Revival Bracelet

Antique Gold and Malachite Bead Archaeological Revival Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

An antique Victorian period gold and malachite bracelet in the Etruscan Revival style, comprised of

Category

Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets

Materials

Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold

Brushed Gold and Diamond Cherub Earrings
Brushed Gold and Diamond Cherub Earrings

Brushed Gold and Diamond Cherub Earrings

Located in Princeton, NJ

Brushed 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earrings, each earring depicting a cherub with wings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold & Micromosaic Bulla Pendant Attributed to Castellani 1850's
Gold & Micromosaic Bulla Pendant Attributed to Castellani 1850's

Gold & Micromosaic Bulla Pendant Attributed to Castellani 1850's

By Castellani

Located in Firenze, IT

the spread of neo-Etruscan and neo-Renaissance style jewellery. This type of pendant is called “bulla

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Archaeological Revival Gold and Corallium Rubrum Bangle Bracelet 1860's
Archaeological Revival Gold and Corallium Rubrum Bangle Bracelet 1860's

Archaeological Revival Gold and Corallium Rubrum Bangle Bracelet 1860's

Located in Firenze, IT

Etruscan art. This bracelet, in fact, is distinguished by an 18-karat yellow gold setting to which a very

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 35 CT Orange Carnelian Filigree Fob Pendant
18K Yellow Gold 35 CT Orange Carnelian Filigree Fob Pendant

18K Yellow Gold 35 CT Orange Carnelian Filigree Fob Pendant

Located in Westport, CT

An original handmade Etruscan Revival 18K yellow gold carnelian fob pendant, likely Italian in

Category

Mid-20th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1850s Filigree Granulation Locket Pendant 14k Gold American
1850s Filigree Granulation Locket Pendant 14k Gold American

1850s Filigree Granulation Locket Pendant 14k Gold American

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Rare Sample of Antique Etruscan revival circa 1850s Locket Pendent( 1 inch wide and 2 inch long

Category

Antique 1850s American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

18k Gold Antiquity Relish Sand Castle Earring
18k Gold Antiquity Relish Sand Castle Earring

18k Gold Antiquity Relish Sand Castle Earring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. the dance of quartz and metal. We work with recycled gold to reduce our environmental impact, and

Category

2010s American Etruscan Revival Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

South Sea Grey Pearl Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
South Sea Grey Pearl Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace

South Sea Grey Pearl Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace

By Pamela Farland

Located in New York, NY

In the manner of Etruscan jewelry, this Tahitian grey pearl pendant is meticulously ornamented with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14kt gold filigree Torpedo Drop Earrings
Antique 14kt gold filigree Torpedo Drop Earrings

Antique 14kt gold filigree Torpedo Drop Earrings

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Handmade antique 14kt gold Torpedo earrings featuring fine applied filigree panels on hollow

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Vintage 1950s Opal 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Vintage 1950s Opal 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant

Vintage 1950s Opal 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Vintage 1950s Opal 14k yellow gold brooch pendant. The Vintage 1950s Opal and 14k yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1950s Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Castellani Coral Bead 18kt Gold Necklace
Castellani Coral Bead 18kt Gold Necklace

Castellani Coral Bead 18kt Gold Necklace

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

coral beads in total). There are 4 gold braided spacers in the front of the necklace. The Castellani®

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Archaeological Revival Gold And Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant 1860's
Archaeological Revival Gold And Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant 1860's

Archaeological Revival Gold And Micromosaic Brooch/Pendant 1860's

By Cesare Roccheggiani

Located in Firenze, IT

18 kt gold micro mosaic-pendant, approx. 1860, circumferential wine leaves, centered oval micro

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

22 Karat Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet
22 Karat Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet

22 Karat Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet

By Romae Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

22 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs. Our

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 15kt Gold Brooch
Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 15kt Gold Brooch

Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 15kt Gold Brooch

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

. This Castellani® brooch is decorated by 2.3mm gold beads and fine gold braiding around the frame. The

Category

1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Copper, Shakudo

Cognac diamond ring in 22Karat gold
Cognac diamond ring in 22Karat gold

Cognac diamond ring in 22Karat gold

By Pamela Farland

Located in New York, NY

and clarity. The gem is set in 22 karat gold with intricate Etruscan-style granulation, highlighting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Etruscan Revival Solitaire ...

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Swiss 18K Gold Stickpin with Head of a Man
Antique Swiss 18K Gold Stickpin with Head of a Man

Antique Swiss 18K Gold Stickpin with Head of a Man

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Swiss stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the Etruscan Revival style. In the

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Italian 18kt Gold Archaeological Revival Pendant 1860's
Antique Italian 18kt Gold Archaeological Revival Pendant 1860's

Antique Italian 18kt Gold Archaeological Revival Pendant 1860's

Located in Firenze, IT

Conical shape punctuated with raised spikes. Set in 18K yellow gold. Italian archaeological revival

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 18kt Gold Brooch
Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 18kt Gold Brooch

Castellani 19th Century Shakudo 18kt Gold Brooch

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

signature Apollo frame with tong prongs is made with our Ancient Terra-Cotta Red™ 18kt gold. Shakudo is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Shakudo

French Antique Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
French Antique Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

French Antique Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

diamonds, their white brilliance adding a touch of elegance and contrast. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the

Category

Antique 1880s American Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Castellani Ancient Silver Greek Coins circa 300BCE 15kt Gold Bulla Earrings
Castellani Ancient Silver Greek Coins circa 300BCE 15kt Gold Bulla Earrings

Castellani Ancient Silver Greek Coins circa 300BCE 15kt Gold Bulla Earrings

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

Etruscan Style 15kt yellow gold Bullas centered by two Ancient 300 BCE silver Greek coins. The gold

Category

1990s English Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 15k 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.