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Dralle Vintage Jewelry Box, Metal with Art Deco Design, Germany, 1930s
Dralle Vintage Jewelry Box, Metal with Art Deco Design, Germany, 1930s

Dralle Vintage Jewelry Box, Metal with Art Deco Design, Germany, 1930s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful vintage jewelry box by Dralle made in Germany in the 1930s. Georg Dralle company was

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Vintage Lady's Bog Oak German Jewelry Box Casket Carved Pheasants Birds
Antique Vintage Lady's Bog Oak German Jewelry Box Casket Carved Pheasants Birds

Antique Vintage Lady's Bog Oak German Jewelry Box Casket Carved Pheasants Birds

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Absolutely stunning hand carved German Black Forest (sometimes confused with Irish Bog Oak from

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage German Modernist Brass & Enamel Square Cufflinks
Vintage German Modernist Brass & Enamel Square Cufflinks

Vintage German Modernist Brass & Enamel Square Cufflinks

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of German Modernist cufflinks. In the style of Scholtz & Lammel. In brass with red

Category

20th Century German Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Bee Brooch German DLV Greifen Kunst
Vintage Art Deco Bee Brooch German DLV Greifen Kunst

Vintage Art Deco Bee Brooch German DLV Greifen Kunst

Located in Webster, SD

" and "Kunst" meaning "art"). DLV stands for Deutscher Landfrauenverein, the German Rural Women’s

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage 14kt Gold German Cross with Diamonds
Vintage 14kt Gold German Cross with Diamonds

Vintage 14kt Gold German Cross with Diamonds

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Vintage 14kt Gold German Cross with Diamonds is a unique and intricate piece of jewelry that

Category

20th Century German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold designer brooch
WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold designer brooch

WESTERN GERMANY signed vintage gold designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

GERMANY signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch
GERMANY signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch

GERMANY signed vintage gold cameo designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed GERMANY • gold tone with lucite and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage German Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds
Vintage German Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds

Vintage German Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Vintage German Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamonds is a charming and timeless piece of

Category

20th Century German Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charoite necklace silver Natural Purple Gemstone Vintage Unisex Jewelry
Charoite necklace silver Natural Purple Gemstone Vintage Unisex Jewelry

Charoite necklace silver Natural Purple Gemstone Vintage Unisex Jewelry

Located in Berlin, DE

Silver pendant with natural Charoite pendant weight - 11.78 grams pendant length - 1.97 in / 50 mm stone measurements - 0.12 x 1.06 x 1.1 in / 3 х 27 х 28 mm

Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Charoite, Silver

Machine Age 1930s Chrome Brickwork Design Vintage German Necklace
Machine Age 1930s Chrome Brickwork Design Vintage German Necklace

Machine Age 1930s Chrome Brickwork Design Vintage German Necklace

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

' design, which is typically found in the jewellery of Jakob Bengel. The twisted bars detailing the centre

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with rhinestone • vintage designer brooch

Category

20th Century Brooches

Max Muller Vintage German blue green and pearl GlassHoop Earrings.
Max Muller Vintage German blue green and pearl GlassHoop Earrings.

Max Muller Vintage German blue green and pearl GlassHoop Earrings.

By Max Müller Kaufbeuren

Located in Warminster, GB

as most manufacturing was during the mid century when most costume jewellery was produced by the

Category

Vintage 1960s German Hoop Earrings

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold tone necklace
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold tone necklace

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold tone necklace

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Vintage German Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket Carriage
Vintage German Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket Carriage

Vintage German Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket Carriage

Located in Elkhart, IN

A very rare vintage cut crystal jewelry casket/carriage with bronze mounts. The domed crystal

Category

Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage German Glass beads Pearl Necklace
Vintage German Glass beads Pearl Necklace

Vintage German Glass beads Pearl Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

German vintage glass beads that are edged with 24K gold and lavender African Masai beads. It is measured

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Vintage German Glass Beads, Chartreuse Earrings
Vintage German Glass Beads, Chartreuse Earrings

Vintage German Glass Beads, Chartreuse Earrings

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

German vintage glass beads that are framed with 24K gold along with gold filled metal beads and wires

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Vintage German Glass Beads Florence Earrings
Vintage German Glass Beads Florence Earrings

Vintage German Glass Beads Florence Earrings

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with 24K gold. The beads were hand pressed during the

Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass

Labradorite Moonstone Silver Ring Blue Gemstone Vintage style gift jewelry
Labradorite Moonstone Silver Ring Blue Gemstone Vintage style gift jewelry

Labradorite Moonstone Silver Ring Blue Gemstone Vintage style gift jewelry

Located in Berlin, DE

Big silver ring with natural Raw Labradorite Spectrolite gemstone origin - Madagascar gem size is 0.16 х 0.83 х 1.06 in / 4 х 21 х 27 mm ring weight - 11 grams ring size - 7.75 US

Category

2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Labradorite, Moonstone, Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Rope Chain Necklace, Germany 28" Length
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Rope Chain Necklace, Germany 28" Length

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Rope Chain Necklace, Germany 28" Length

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Tiffany & Co. rope chain necklace is crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and

Category

Late 20th Century German Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Fire Agate Silver Ring Natural Vintage ring Gemstone Unisex Jewelry
Fire Agate Silver Ring Natural Vintage ring Gemstone Unisex Jewelry

Fire Agate Silver Ring Natural Vintage ring Gemstone Unisex Jewelry

Located in Berlin, DE

Silver ring with natural fire Agate gemstone origin - Mexico agate measure - 0.35 х 0.55 х 0.98 in / 9 х 14 х 25 mm weight of the agate - 11.5 carat weight of the ring - 9.11 grams ...

Category

2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Fire Agate, Silver

Fire Agate Statement Silver Ring Vintage style Brown Gemstone jewelry gift
Fire Agate Statement Silver Ring Vintage style Brown Gemstone jewelry gift

Fire Agate Statement Silver Ring Vintage style Brown Gemstone jewelry gift

Located in Berlin, DE

wonders and lovers of bold, sculptural jewelry. ref N 25048 We ship our jewelry worldwide – for our

Category

Early 2000s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Fire Agate, Silver

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Cufflinks A pair Bavarian cufflinks from the middle

Category

Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Silver

Vintage German Beads with Vintage Noodle Glass Bead Earrings
Vintage German Beads with Vintage Noodle Glass Bead Earrings

Vintage German Beads with Vintage Noodle Glass Bead Earrings

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

14K gold filled stud. The vintage German beads are considered rare and collectible. They were only

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold tone cameo necklace
Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold tone cameo necklace

Vintage WESTERN GERMANY gold tone cameo necklace

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned WESTERN GERMANY • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls • vintage

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Jade Polychrome Tobacco Pendant Brown Natural Jade Unisex Jewelry gift vintage
Jade Polychrome Tobacco Pendant Brown Natural Jade Unisex Jewelry gift vintage

Jade Polychrome Tobacco Pendant Brown Natural Jade Unisex Jewelry gift vintage

Located in Berlin, DE

Large pendant made from natural polychrome tobacco jade, a beautiful and unique variety of jade. Here's a summary of the details: Gemstone Type: Natural Polychrome Tobacco Jade ...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Big Raw Turquoise Silver Pendant Natural Blue Unisex Jewelry Vintage gift
Big Raw Turquoise Silver Pendant Natural Blue Unisex Jewelry Vintage gift

Big Raw Turquoise Silver Pendant Natural Blue Unisex Jewelry Vintage gift

Located in Berlin, DE

Silver pendant with natural raw Turquoise "crystal" gemstone origin - Kazakhstan stone weight - 65.00 ct pendant weight - 18.09 grams pendant length - 1.54 in / 39 mm stone measurem...

Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Turquoise Silver Ring Natural Blue Raw Beauty Gemstone Unisex Vintage Jewelry
Turquoise Silver Ring Natural Blue Raw Beauty Gemstone Unisex Vintage Jewelry

Turquoise Silver Ring Natural Blue Raw Beauty Gemstone Unisex Vintage Jewelry

Located in Berlin, DE

Silver ring with fine quality natural raw Turquoise gemstone origin - Arizona turquoise measurements - 0.35 x 0.43 x 0.63 in / 11 х 15 х 16 mm stone weight - 8.75 carat ring size - ...

Category

2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Malachite Silver necklace Oak Leaf Shaped Green Gemstone healing jewelry vintage
Malachite Silver necklace Oak Leaf Shaped Green Gemstone healing jewelry vintage

Malachite Silver necklace Oak Leaf Shaped Green Gemstone healing jewelry vintage

Located in Berlin, DE

Silver pendant with natural silk Malachite gemstone origin - Urals malachite weight - 55.50 carats pendant weight - 14.75 grams pendant height - 1.89 in / 48 mm

Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Vintage German Pearl Tourmaline Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Vintage German Pearl Tourmaline Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Vintage German Pearl Tourmaline Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

vintage jewellery/estate jewelry. Tourmaline Quality Colour Green Cut Square Faceted Content 0.33 carat

Category

Vintage 1940s German Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Azurite Raw Crystal Silver Pendant Art Nouveau style Jewelry gift Vintage style
Azurite Raw Crystal Silver Pendant Art Nouveau style Jewelry gift Vintage style

Azurite Raw Crystal Silver Pendant Art Nouveau style Jewelry gift Vintage style

Located in Berlin, DE

Silver pendant with natural Azurite Crystal gemstone origin - Morocco gem size is 1.18 х 0.79 х 0.2 in / 30 х 20 х 5 mm pendant weight - 12.19 grams pendant length - 2.17 in / 55 mm...

Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring, Germany
Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring, Germany

Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond 5 Stone Ring, Germany

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

representation of this fine example of vintage jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A4984

Category

Vintage 1960s German Bridal Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Earrings in Yellow
Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Earrings in Yellow

Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Earrings in Yellow

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

Vintage German Glass Bead, circa 1950s on 14K gold filled. *Our jewelry have maximum protection

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Earrings in Blue
Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Earrings in Blue

Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Earrings in Blue

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

Vintage German Glass circa 1950s on a 14K gold filled. *Our jewelry have maximum protection for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage German Glass Beads, Sea Foam Blue Earrings
Vintage German Glass Beads, Sea Foam Blue Earrings

Vintage German Glass Beads, Sea Foam Blue Earrings

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

German vintage glass beads that are framed with 24K gold along with gold filled metal beads and wires

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2212 earrings
Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2212 earrings

Vintage German Glass Beads Art Deco 2212 earrings

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with 24K gold. The beads were hand pressed during the

Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Brass, Base Metal, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage German Glass Beads, June II Round Necklace
Vintage German Glass Beads, June II Round Necklace

Vintage German Glass Beads, June II Round Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

Inspired by the Glam of the 1920s. This necklace is made of German Vintage Glass Beads that are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled

Art Deco Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2427E Earrings
Art Deco Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2427E Earrings

Art Deco Vintage German Glass Beads, Art 2427E Earrings

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

collectible. Due to the nature of this jewelry, it is unique. Product Detail: 24K gold edge German vintage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1930s Swirl Brooch with German Hallmarks
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1930s Swirl Brooch with German Hallmarks

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1930s Swirl Brooch with German Hallmarks

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.0 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1.25 inches Condition: Excellent Price: $650 Payment & Refund Details...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage German Glass Beads and pearls, A Twist Earrings
Vintage German Glass Beads and pearls, A Twist Earrings

Vintage German Glass Beads and pearls, A Twist Earrings

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

and complimented with 24K vintage German glass beads. Due to the nature of this jewelry no two are

Category

2010s American Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Brass, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k Gold, 14k G...

Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Bicone Earrings in Purple
Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Bicone Earrings in Purple

Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Bicone Earrings in Purple

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

Vintage German Glass circa 1950s on a 14K gold filled. *Our jewelry have maximum protection for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Bicone Earrings in Yellow
Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Bicone Earrings in Yellow

Vintage German Glass Bead Watercolor Bicone Earrings in Yellow

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

Vintage German Glass circa 1950s on a 14K gold filled. *Our jewelry have maximum protection for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Brooch, Bavaria ca. 1950s
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Brooch, Bavaria ca. 1950s

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Brooch, Bavaria ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Brooch, Bavaria ca. 1950s An old Bavarian traditional

Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

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German Vintage Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of german vintage jewelry 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. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of german vintage jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of german vintage jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Grosse and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of german vintage jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 6, is particularly popular. 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 marquise cut alternatives. When shopping for an option in this array of german vintage jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a German Vintage Jewelry?

The price for a piece of german vintage jewelry starts at $105 and tops out at $7,700 with these more-furniture-collectibles, on average, selling for $2,120.

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.