Gold 21 Karat Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Indian Victorian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Dutch Retro Fashion Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Bangles
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Saudi Arabian Link Necklaces
22k Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Zircon, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bridal Rings
Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, 22k G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Bronze, Gold, Yellow G...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Yellow Diamond, Zircon, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Garnet, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamo...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Opal, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Brown D...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Persian Retro Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s Contemporary Wrist Watches
14k Gold
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Gold 21 Karat Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Gold 21 Karat Jewelry?
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.
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- Does 21k gold tarnish?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202221K gold does not rust or tarnish. This highly-desirable metal resists oxygen, meaning that it does not easily rust or tarnish. This is part of the reason that gold is such a popular metal for jewelry. Shop a collection of 21k jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 21 karat gold is real gold and is made of 21 parts gold and four parts other metals. 21 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 21 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202221 karats refers to the amount of pure gold in your piece, out of a maximum of 24 karats. 21 karats is 87.5% pure gold with 12.5% alloy. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.