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BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 1.85 cts Feather Diamond 18K Ring
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 1.85 cts Feather Diamond 18K Ring

BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 1.85 cts Feather Diamond 18K Ring

By Benjamin Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

From Benjamin Fine Jewelry, a renowned and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Heart of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peacock Feather Opal 14k gold ring
Peacock Feather Opal 14k gold ring

Peacock Feather Opal 14k gold ring

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Peacock Feather Opal 14k gold ring. MultiColored Opal Open Ring. Feather Opal Wrap gold ring

Category

2010s Asian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Native Feather Chandeliers Earrings 18Kt White Gold with Black & White Diamonds
Native Feather Chandeliers Earrings 18Kt White Gold with Black & White Diamonds

Native Feather Chandeliers Earrings 18Kt White Gold with Black & White Diamonds

By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer

Located in Athens, GR

collectors looking for unique, statement jewelry. Title: Native Feather Earrings Collection : Metalloplasies

Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Feather Earring Natural Diamond Party Wear Luxury Jewelry Gift.
14K Yellow Gold Feather Earring Natural Diamond Party Wear Luxury Jewelry Gift.

14K Yellow Gold Feather Earring Natural Diamond Party Wear Luxury Jewelry Gift.

Located in Chicago, IL

14K Yellow Gold Feather Earring Natural Diamond Party Wear Luxury Jewelry Gift. Total Carat Weight

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Native Feather Pendant Necklace in 18kt White with Gold Black and White Diamonds
Native Feather Pendant Necklace in 18kt White with Gold Black and White Diamonds

Native Feather Pendant Necklace in 18kt White with Gold Black and White Diamonds

By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer

Located in Athens, GR

-end collectors looking for unique, statement jewelry. Title: Native Feather Necklace Collection

Category

2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peacock feather painting on Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz
Peacock feather painting on Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz

Peacock feather painting on Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Mother Of Pearl Shell Stud Earrings with topaz and peacoc feather drawing. Handmade Paint Peacock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver

Estate Diamond Gold Feather Brooch
Estate Diamond Gold Feather Brooch

Estate Diamond Gold Feather Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. The feathers are finely crafted 18K yellow gold with a twist design for added flare. The brooch has a

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Gold Feather Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Gold Feather Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Gold Feather Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

yellow gold, exuding a sense of natural grace and sophistication. The delicately sculpted feather motif

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Feather Brooch
Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Feather Brooch

Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Feather Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A striking brooch crafted with precision, featuring a dual feather design encrusted with baguette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold Diamond Feather Brooches
18K White Gold Diamond Feather Brooches

18K White Gold Diamond Feather Brooches

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A dazzling pair of 18 karat white gold and diamond feather pins, famously worn by Yvonne Orji to

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Brooch Pin
Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Brooch Pin

Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold feather brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.08ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 56mm x

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Gold Diamond Sapphire Feather Brooch Pin
Gold Diamond Sapphire Feather Brooch Pin

Gold Diamond Sapphire Feather Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold feather brooch,set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.14ctw in diamonds. Brooch

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Large 18K Yellow Gold Delicate Feather Brooches
Large 18K Yellow Gold Delicate Feather Brooches

Large 18K Yellow Gold Delicate Feather Brooches

Located in New York, NY

. The detail in the way the 18K yellow gold is designed to feel like a falling feather is what really

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Feather Brooch
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Feather Brooch

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Feather Brooch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A striking vintage brooch crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, designed as an elegant feather or

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver-topped Gold Diamond Feather Brooch
Antique Silver-topped Gold Diamond Feather Brooch

Antique Silver-topped Gold Diamond Feather Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This Victorian diamond feather brooch embodies late-19th-century naturalism, meticulously hand

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Tiffany Retro Gold and Diamond Feather
Tiffany Retro Gold and Diamond Feather

Tiffany Retro Gold and Diamond Feather

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Riverdale, NY

Oversized Retro feather spray by Tiffany in 14k gold with a spine of diamonds set in platinum

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Earrings
Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Earrings

Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18k white gold feather earrings, set with rubies and approx. 1.00ctw in diamonds. Have

Category

20th Century More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Feather Earrings
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Feather Earrings

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Feather Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Feather Earrings Metal: 18K gold Measurement: 47mm(1.85") long Weight: 5.70

Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1950s Gold Feathers Brooch with Diamonds
Vintage 1950s Gold Feathers Brooch with Diamonds

Vintage 1950s Gold Feathers Brooch with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14k Gold Diamond Feather Dangle Earrings
14k Gold Diamond Feather Dangle Earrings

14k Gold Diamond Feather Dangle Earrings

Located in Great neck, NY

14K GOLD DIAMOND FEATHER DANGLE EARRINGS - Diamond Weight: 0.32 ct. -Diamond Count: 100 -Gold

Category

20th Century Chinese Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Feather Pendant Gold Wing
14k Solid Gold Diamond Feather Pendant Gold Wing

14k Solid Gold Diamond Feather Pendant Gold Wing

Located in Chicago, IL

14k Solid Gold Diamond Feather Pendant Gold Wing Pendant Engagement Jewelry Gift Light weight can

Category

2010s Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Feather Brooch with Diamonds
Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Feather Brooch with Diamonds

Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Feather Brooch with Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

finely crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed in the form of a softly curving feather. The sculptural

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Black Diamond 18k Gold Feather Earrings
Black Diamond 18k Gold Feather Earrings

Black Diamond 18k Gold Feather Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Black Diamond 18k Gold Feather Earrings A long and delicate pair of feather earrings made in 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Feather Pendant - 14k Nature Etched
Yellow Gold Feather Pendant - 14k Nature Etched

Yellow Gold Feather Pendant - 14k Nature Etched

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Feather, Nature Features: Etched Detailing Measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, Pair of 18K Gold Feather Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels, Pair of 18K Gold Feather Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels, Pair of 18K Gold Feather Brooches

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This Van Cleef & Arpels 18k gold feather brooch showcases the maison’s mastery of poetic

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jadeite and Pearl Feather Brooch
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jadeite and Pearl Feather Brooch

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Jadeite and Pearl Feather Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage yellow gold feather brooch is composed as a graceful botanical motif, combining carved

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Curved Feather Earrings #21084
14K Yellow Gold Curved Feather Earrings #21084

14K Yellow Gold Curved Feather Earrings #21084

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Curved Feather Earrings These curved earrings feature a lightweight, latch-free

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladybug on Feather Vintage Gold Pin 14kt Large
Ladybug on Feather Vintage Gold Pin 14kt Large

Ladybug on Feather Vintage Gold Pin 14kt Large

Located in New York, NY

Ladybug & Feather Pin Vintage Very Well Made .80ct natural diamonds H-color Vs2 Clarity 3 x

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

X Feather
X Feather

X Feather

$3,429 / set

X Feather

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swing into the tender night. 5.386crt Diamond with 18k whitegold.

Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Feather Wing Pendant
14k Solid Gold Diamond Feather Wing Pendant

14k Solid Gold Diamond Feather Wing Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

14k Solid Gold Diamond Feather Pendant Gold Pendant Wing Pendant Engagement Gift Light weight can

Category

2010s Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Feather Earring Natural Diamond
14K Yellow Gold Feather Earring Natural Diamond

14K Yellow Gold Feather Earring Natural Diamond

Located in Chicago, IL

14K Yellow Gold Feather Earring Natural Diamond Party Wear Luxury Jewelry Gift Light weight can be

Category

2010s Indian More Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique-Style Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Feather Pendant-Brooch
Antique-Style Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Feather Pendant-Brooch

Antique-Style Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Feather Pendant-Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

bright white round-cut diamonds set in an 18k gold detailed feather. The piece has movement and curves

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Feather Brooch with Twin Textured Design
Vintage 18K Gold Feather Brooch with Twin Textured Design

Vintage 18K Gold Feather Brooch with Twin Textured Design

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this stunning vintage 18ct gold feather brooch. Striking in both colour

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Feather Yellow Gold and Sterling Ring
Tiffany & Co Feather Yellow Gold and Sterling Ring

Tiffany & Co Feather Yellow Gold and Sterling Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company "Feather" collection .925 Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold Ring

Category

Early 2000s American Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Jade Emerald Diamond Gold Feather Shape Earrings
Jade Emerald Diamond Gold Feather Shape Earrings

Jade Emerald Diamond Gold Feather Shape Earrings

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite feather shape jade earring with diamonds and emerald on top. Closure: Push post

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Feather Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Feather Pendant

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Feather Pendant

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Textured-Finish Feather Pendant, Accented with 0.10

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond 18k Gold Feather Hook Earrings
Black Diamond 18k Gold Feather Hook Earrings

Black Diamond 18k Gold Feather Hook Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. The deep black stones are meticulously set, enhancing their allure. Crafted in 18k gold with a rhodium

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace

Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful feather pendant is set in 1.39 carats of sparkling diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Feather Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings
Diamond Feather Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings

Diamond Feather Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond Feather 5.57 carats Brooch set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 3.0 cm Length: 8.8 cm

Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt Yellow Gold And Ruby Feather Brooch By Boucheron
18kt Yellow Gold And Ruby Feather Brooch By Boucheron

18kt Yellow Gold And Ruby Feather Brooch By Boucheron

By Boucheron

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Retro, 1950 ca. Provenance: France, signed Boucheron. Material: 18 kt yellow gold and

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Gold Feather Brooch, 3.50ct, Circa 1950
Vintage Diamond and Gold Feather Brooch, 3.50ct, Circa 1950

Vintage Diamond and Gold Feather Brooch, 3.50ct, Circa 1950

Located in London, GB

A vintage gold and diamond feather brooch, with brilliant-cut and eight-cut diamonds, weighing an

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage 1960s Gold Feather Domed Earrings
Vintage 1960s Gold Feather Domed Earrings

Vintage 1960s Gold Feather Domed Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Circa 1960s 3/4 x 1/2 inch

Category

Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Feather Charm
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Feather Charm

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Large Feather Charm

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kim's large feather charm necklace is handcrafted in 18k gold. Perfect worn alone or layered

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Gold Plated Purple Gem Feather Brooch
Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Gold Plated Purple Gem Feather Brooch

Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Gold Plated Purple Gem Feather Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Gold Plated Purple Gem Feather Brooch – a stunning statement

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Malachite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Feather Earrings
Malachite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Feather Earrings

Malachite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Feather Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, these stunning feather earrings are set with 35.85 carats carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Gold

JR Peacock Feather 18 Karat White Gold Earring
JR Peacock Feather 18 Karat White Gold Earring

JR Peacock Feather 18 Karat White Gold Earring

$14,280Sale Price / item|30% Off

JR Peacock Feather 18 Karat White Gold Earring

By JR Diam

Located in Hong Kong, HK

JR Rose cut Peacock Feather 18 Karat White Gold Earring Peacock Feather made of White DIamond Rose

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona Feather 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Alex Jona Feather 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Alex Jona Feather 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold feather ring. Size US 6.5

Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Feather Ring
Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Feather Ring

Alex Jona 18 Karat Rose Gold Feather Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold feather ring. Size US 6.5

Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Feather Ring
Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Feather Ring

Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Feather Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold feather ring. Also

Category

2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Feather Earrings
Diamond Feather Earrings

Diamond Feather Earrings

Located in Weston, MA

These exotic diamond encrusted feathers move with you. The full-cut diamonds reflect the light with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold 0.35 Cttw. Diamond Feather Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold 0.35 Cttw. Diamond Feather Dangle Earrings

Yellow Gold 0.35 Cttw. Diamond Feather Dangle Earrings

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

Humans have worn feathers on their bodies as accents for millennia, transcending cultures with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings
Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings

Feather Diamond 18 Karat Gold Stud Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

These studs are handmade in 18-karat gold and beautifully detailed with .52 carats of sparkling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Feather Ear Climber
18 Karat Gold Diamond Feather Ear Climber

18 Karat Gold Diamond Feather Ear Climber

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

These beautiful ear climbers are handmade in 18-karat gold. It is set in .91 carats of glimmering

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Detailed Feather Brooch / Pin in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Large Detailed Feather Brooch / Pin in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Large Detailed Feather Brooch / Pin in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Motif: Feather Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Dimensions: 2.03 in x 3.96 in Brooch Weight: 25.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Feather Gold Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact feather gold jewellery 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 Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 208 vintage or 153 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect feather gold jewellery among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic feather gold jewellery over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Meghna Jewels and Stephen Webster are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A feather gold jewellery can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 187 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 single cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a feather gold jewellery for sale for women should be easy, but there are 95 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Feather Gold Jewellery?

On average, a feather gold jewellery at 1stDibs sells for $4,588, while they’re typically $264 on the low end and $247,737 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.