Skip to main content

Givenchy Plates

to
83
31
113
104
85
9
4
3
3
1
1
1
108
Givenchy Vintage Gold Large Textured 4G Logo Monogram Round Chunky Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Gold Large Textured 4G Logo Monogram Round Chunky Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Gold Large Textured 4G Logo Monogram Round Chunky Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Textured Classic Iconic Large 4G Logo Monogram Relief Round Dome Chunky Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition.Some light scratches or ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Large Hoop Interlocked Double Link Chunky Bracelet
Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Large Hoop Interlocked Double Link Chunky Bracelet

Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Large Hoop Interlocked Double Link Chunky Bracelet

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal. Size: 20*2.2 cm. Weight: 43 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Gold Blue Navy Enamel Interlocked Chunky Earrings
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Gold Blue Navy Enamel Interlocked Chunky Earrings

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Gold Blue Navy Enamel Interlocked Chunky Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Navy Dark Blue Enamel Swirl Knot Interlocked Chunky Statement Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Blue Lapis Bow Braided Rope Statement Necklace
Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Blue Lapis Bow Braided Rope Statement Necklace

Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Blue Lapis Bow Braided Rope Statement Necklace

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Very rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal, Resin. Size: 30 cm. Extended chain: 3 cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Gilt Flower Head and Soutache Choker, Bunny Mellon
Givenchy Gilt Flower Head and Soutache Choker, Bunny Mellon

Givenchy Gilt Flower Head and Soutache Choker, Bunny Mellon

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture gilt flower head passementerie choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. The large flower head links composed of crystal rhinestone set gilt metal stam...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Gripoix Large Lapis Oval Crystals Openwork Clip Earrings
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Gripoix Large Lapis Oval Crystals Openwork Clip Earrings

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Gripoix Large Lapis Oval Crystals Openwork Clip Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Special style design. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reversed. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Gold Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace
Givenchy Vintage Gold Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace

Givenchy Vintage Gold Layers Olive Leaf Openwork Watch Link Chunky Necklace

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Very rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal. Size: 35 *3 cm. Weight: 138 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage GIVENCHY Paris New York signed huge gold textured modernist designer run
Vintage GIVENCHY Paris New York signed huge gold textured modernist designer run

Vintage GIVENCHY Paris New York signed huge gold textured modernist designer run

By Givenchy

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed GIVENCHY Paris New York • gold tone • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...

Category

20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy  Amythest Emerald and Jet Choker Necklace <Bunny Mellon
Givenchy  Amythest Emerald and Jet Choker Necklace <Bunny Mellon

Givenchy Amythest Emerald and Jet Choker Necklace <Bunny Mellon

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture gilt metal, faux faceted amythest, emerald crystals and jet two strand choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Made in France. Unsigned Haute Couture...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Givenchy Vintage Gold Large Black Matte Triangle Love Hoop Drop Chunky Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Gold Large Black Matte Triangle Love Hoop Drop Chunky Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Gold Large Black Matte Triangle Love Hoop Drop Chunky Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage Large Triangle Heart Love Black Hoop Matte Chunky Statement Modernist Hoop Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition and very unique.

Category

1990s French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Emerald Square Circle Dots Door Knocker Drop Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Emerald Square Circle Dots Door Knocker Drop Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Emerald Square Circle Dots Door Knocker Drop Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Baroque Square Cube Crystals Emerald Green Circle Dots Door Knocker Hoop Drop Modernist Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition, almost ne...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Elegant Clip Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Elegant Clip Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Elegant Clip Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage Fan White Pearl Crystal Tear Water Drop Dangle Elegant Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Iconic Gold Unisex Large Leaf Satin Watch Link Choker Necklace
Givenchy Vintage Iconic Gold Unisex Large Leaf Satin Watch Link Choker Necklace

Givenchy Vintage Iconic Gold Unisex Large Leaf Satin Watch Link Choker Necklace

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Very rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal. Size: 48*2.5 cm. Weight: 163 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Gold Massive Double Leaf Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Gold Massive Double Leaf Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Gold Massive Double Leaf Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Massive Large Vivid Double Leaf Openwork Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Statement Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Gold Large Swirl Wing Glow Round Domed Chunky Clip Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Gold Large Swirl Wing Glow Round Domed Chunky Clip Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Gold Large Swirl Wing Glow Round Domed Chunky Clip Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Unisex Large 3D Swirl Glow Round Wing Dome Chunky Openwork Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. Special style design. 100% Genuine. Givenc...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Unisex 4G Monogram Semi Dome Hoop Pierced Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Unisex 4G Monogram Semi Dome Hoop Pierced Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Unisex 4G Monogram Semi Dome Hoop Pierced Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Very good price. 100% Genuine. Material: Gold plated metal. Size: 2.3*1.5 cm. Weight: 8 g/each

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Gold Large White Circle Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Statement Brooch
Givenchy Vintage Gold Large White Circle Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Statement Brooch

Givenchy Vintage Gold Large White Circle Pearl Knot Bow Ribbon Statement Brooch

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Safety-catch pin closure, signed at on the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearl. Size: 6.7 cm x 5.3 cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Gold White Pearl Beads Four Oval Crystals Pendant Long Necklace
Givenchy Vintage Gold White Pearl Beads Four Oval Crystals Pendant Long Necklace

Givenchy Vintage Gold White Pearl Beads Four Oval Crystals Pendant Long Necklace

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Can be also used as bracelet or belt. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearl, Rhinestones. Size: 100 cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Rare Fleur De Lis Lily White Oval Pearl Filigree Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Rare Fleur De Lis Lily White Oval Pearl Filigree Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Rare Fleur De Lis Lily White Oval Pearl Filigree Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Rare to find. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. Material: Silver plated metal, Faux pearl.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate, Silver

Givenchy Vintage Iconic Unisex Blue Oval Fan Shell Crystals Gold Oval Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Iconic Unisex Blue Oval Fan Shell Crystals Gold Oval Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Iconic Unisex Blue Oval Fan Shell Crystals Gold Oval Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage Unisex Navy Blue Enamel Oval Fan Shell Crystals Glow Oval Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Tone Very good condition. All crystals are on attach. Some scratches are ver...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Interlocked Cuban 4G Logo Chain Link Long Necklace
Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Interlocked Cuban 4G Logo Chain Link Long Necklace

Givenchy Vintage Rare Gold Interlocked Cuban 4G Logo Chain Link Long Necklace

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal. Size: 51 * 0.4 cm. Weight: 30 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Textured Tear Water Drop White Pearl Fan Elegant Clip Earrings
Givenchy Vintage Textured Tear Water Drop White Pearl Fan Elegant Clip Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Textured Tear Water Drop White Pearl Fan Elegant Clip Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Textured Tear Water White Long Pearl Fan Elegant Dangle Drop Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Very excellent condition and very unique.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Givenchy faux pearl clip on earrings, Gold tone, c1980s
Vintage Givenchy faux pearl clip on earrings, Gold tone, c1980s

Vintage Givenchy faux pearl clip on earrings, Gold tone, c1980s

By Givenchy

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fantastic pair of vintage Givenchy faux pearl clip on earrings. A large pair of earrings in gold tone, lightly textured metal with an open work rope twist design. Each earring is...

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Vintage Givenchy Modernist Cuff Dated 1976
Vintage Givenchy Modernist Cuff Dated 1976

Vintage Givenchy Modernist Cuff Dated 1976

By Givenchy

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear. Materials: Gold plated metal Signed: Givenchy 1976 Fastening: Push in clasp Approximate Dimensions: 5.5cm inner diamet...

Category

Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets

Vintage Givenchy Coin Logo Earring 1980s
Vintage Givenchy Coin Logo Earring 1980s

Vintage Givenchy Coin Logo Earring 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A pair of Vintage Givenchy Coin Logo Earrings in a disc style, adorned with the iconic 4G logo of the House Vintage Condition: Very good Materials: Gold Plated metal Signed: Givench...

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Iconic Gold Logo 4G Door Knocker Oval Hoop Drop Earrings
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Iconic Gold Logo 4G Door Knocker Oval Hoop Drop Earrings

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Iconic Gold Logo 4G Door Knocker Oval Hoop Drop Earrings

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Special style design. 100% Genuine. Givenchy Signed clearly on the reverse. Material: Gold plated metal.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Givenchy Picture Frame Style Brooch 1980s
Vintage Givenchy Picture Frame Style Brooch 1980s

Vintage Givenchy Picture Frame Style Brooch 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear. Materials: Gold plated metal Signed: Givenchy Fastening: Roll over safety clasp Approximate Dimensions: 4.3cm tall Sh...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage Givenchy Interlocking Circle Logo Brooch 1980s
Vintage Givenchy Interlocking Circle Logo Brooch 1980s

Vintage Givenchy Interlocking Circle Logo Brooch 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear. Materials: Gold plated metal Signed: Givenchy Fastening: Roll over safety clasp Approximate Dimensions: 4cm wide Shou...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Massive Hubert de Givenchy  Bezel Set Jet Paste Collar, Bunny Mellon
Massive Hubert de Givenchy  Bezel Set Jet Paste Collar, Bunny Mellon

Massive Hubert de Givenchy Bezel Set Jet Paste Collar, Bunny Mellon

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Massive and Extraordinary Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Bezel Set Jet Paste Collar, necklace provenance of Bunny Mellon. Created by Roger Jean Pierre the large Egyptian revival st...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Vintage Givenchy Watch Link Huggie Earrings 1980s
Vintage Givenchy Watch Link Huggie Earrings 1980s

Vintage Givenchy Watch Link Huggie Earrings 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear. Materials: Rhodium plated metal Signed: Givenchy Fastening: Clip on Approximate Dimensions: 2.8 by 2.1cm Should you c...

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Givenchy Vintage Geometric G Logo Crystal Pendant Necklace 1980s
Givenchy Vintage Geometric G Logo Crystal Pendant Necklace 1980s

Givenchy Vintage Geometric G Logo Crystal Pendant Necklace 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

The necklace closes with a spring ring clasp and includes an extension chain with a Givenchy signature plate for adjustable fit and authentic finishing.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Givenchy Glam No.45
Givenchy Glam No.45

Givenchy Glam No.45

Located in Bristol, CT

Tres-chic Givenchy Paris hand-coloured fashion plate replete w/ two (pink & black) fabric swatches attached c1980s Art Sz: 11 1/2"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 1/2"W

Category

1980s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Vintage Givenchy Statement Chunky Gold Watch Link Necklace 1980s
Vintage Givenchy Statement Chunky Gold Watch Link Necklace 1980s

Vintage Givenchy Statement Chunky Gold Watch Link Necklace 1980s

By Givenchy

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Condition: Very good without damage or noteworthy wear. Materials: Gold plated metal Signed: Givenchy Fastening: Fold over logo clasp Approximate Dimensions: 40cm long, 2.4cm...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Link Necklaces

Givenchy Glam No. 36
Givenchy Glam No. 36

Givenchy Glam No. 36

Located in Bristol, CT

Givenchy Paris fashion-plate featuring citron colour glam designs replete w/ two fabric swatches c1970s Image Sz: 11 1/2"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 1/2"W

Category

1970s More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 35
Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 35

Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 35

Located in Bristol, CT

Hand-coloured fashion plate No. 35 with the atelier stamp Givenchy 3, avenue George V together w/ a crepe fabric swatch attached c1980s Art Sz: 11 3/4"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12...

Category

1980s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 50

Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 50

Located in Bristol, CT

Hand-coloured fashion plate No. 50 designed by Givenchy of Paris c.1980's including 3 fabric swatches attached Plate Sz: 11.5"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12.75"W

Category

1980s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Lithograph

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Givenchy Plates", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Givenchy Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of givenchy plates for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold plate, gold and silver plate — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of givenchy plates to choose from, but modern and contemporary givenchy plates are of considerable interest. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 9 crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for brilliant cut givenchy plates and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and pear cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of givenchy plates for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Givenchy Plates?

Prices for givenchy plates can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $70 and can go as high as $12,500, while givenchy plates, on average, fetch $313.

Givenchy for sale on 1stDibs

Venerated French designer Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018) made a splash with his first collection of mix-and-match separates in 1952, which launched his namesake fashion house, the clean lines and refined silhouettes of the pieces offering a contrast to the more structured shapes then dominating postwar women’s fashion. His roster of clients would eventually include Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, all of whom were drawn to the designer’s architecturally and materially simple dresses, handbags, shoes and other pieces that combined sensual femininity with elegance.

At the age of 17, Givenchy left his hometown of Beauvais, France, for Paris. There he studied drawing at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and apprenticed for the houses of Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong and Elsa Schiaparelli.

Givenchy earned his first high praise for the 1952 Bettina blouse, an embroidered, ruffle-sleeve linen shirt named for his publicist and model Bettina Graziani. The Givenchy label soon developed a following of fashion icons around the world, most notably Audrey Hepburn, who would serve as Givenchy’s muse for decades after they met in 1953. The couturier created pieces for many of her films, such as the iconic little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), as well as her personal life, including her wedding dress for her 1969 marriage to Andrea Dotti.

Givenchy formed a close friendship with his idol and mentor, Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, with whom he’d popularize such pieces as the sack dress, choosing looser forms over tailored ones. Throughout the decades, Givenchy expanded his empire to include fragrances, menswear, accessories and beauty lines.

In 1988, his house was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH. After Givenchy retired from fashion in 1995, he became an antiques expert, working with Christie’s and the Louvre, among other institutions. The brand then saw an impressive succession of head designers and artistic directors: John Galliano was the first to arrive, followed by Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald, Riccardo Tisci, Clare Waight Keller and Matthew M. Williams.

Today, the Givenchy brand, with its timeless fashions, continues to be a favorite of A-listers, including Cate Blanchett, Erykah Badu, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.

On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage Givenchy evening dresses, handbags, necklaces and other clothing and accessories today.

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.