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Vintage 24k Yellow Gold Jade Chinese Pendant w/ 20" Cable Link Chain Necklace
Vintage 24k Yellow Gold Jade Chinese Pendant w/ 20" Cable Link Chain Necklace

Vintage 24k Yellow Gold Jade Chinese Pendant w/ 20" Cable Link Chain Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

(approx.) Material: Solid 24k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.03 Grams Chain Type: 20" - Cable link - Sister Hook

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Toned 24K Gold and Silver Chain 16" Link Paperclip Link Necklace
Two-Toned 24K Gold and Silver Chain 16" Link Paperclip Link Necklace

Two-Toned 24K Gold and Silver Chain 16" Link Paperclip Link Necklace

By Kurtulan

Located in Bozeman, MT

Two-Toned, 24K Gold and Silver Long Chain Necklace, 16" (This size is made to order, production and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver and 24k Gold Micron Plated Tag Chain Bracelet with Rose Cut Diamonds
Silver and 24k Gold Micron Plated Tag Chain Bracelet with Rose Cut Diamonds

Silver and 24k Gold Micron Plated Tag Chain Bracelet with Rose Cut Diamonds

By Emre Osmanlar

Located in ISTANBUL, TR

1,30 ct Rose Cut Diamond 0,25 ct Brown Diamond 1,04 g 24k Gold Plated Silver

Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold

Golden Daisy Pendant in 24k Gold
Golden Daisy Pendant in 24k Gold

Golden Daisy Pendant in 24k Gold

Located in Mission Viejo, CA

cost of gold these may be available in very limited quantity***** Material – 24k pure gold Chain - NO

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold

Chanel Gold 24k Plated Ring Double Chain Vintage Choker
Chanel Gold 24k Plated Ring Double Chain Vintage Choker

Chanel Gold 24k Plated Ring Double Chain Vintage Choker

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

of elegance and edge. Crafted in rich 24K gold-plated metal, the piece showcases the substantial

Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

24k Gold Chain Necklace for Woman with Turquoise and Coral Beads and Diamonds
24k Gold Chain Necklace for Woman with Turquoise and Coral Beads and Diamonds

24k Gold Chain Necklace for Woman with Turquoise and Coral Beads and Diamonds

Located in İstanbul, TR

Diamonds (0.98 Carat), Turquoise and Corals (10.55 Carat) Crafted with timeless elegance, this 24

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 24k Gold

Two-Toned 24K Gold and Silver Long 25" Paperclip Link Chain Necklace by Kurtulan
Two-Toned 24K Gold and Silver Long 25" Paperclip Link Chain Necklace by Kurtulan

Two-Toned 24K Gold and Silver Long 25" Paperclip Link Chain Necklace by Kurtulan

By Kurtulan

Located in Bozeman, MT

Two-Toned, 24K Gold and Silver Long Chain Necklace, 25" Two Toned 24K Gold and Sterling Silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Chanel 'CC' Logo Pearl & 24k Gold Plated Chain Multi-Strand Belt
Chanel 'CC' Logo Pearl & 24k Gold Plated Chain Multi-Strand Belt

Chanel 'CC' Logo Pearl & 24k Gold Plated Chain Multi-Strand Belt

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Rare Item - Chanel 'CC' Logo Pearl & 24k Gold Plated Chain Multi-Strand Belt Vintage multi-strand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belts

24K Gold Plated Pinwheel Moon Dial Calendar Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock
24K Gold Plated Pinwheel Moon Dial Calendar Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

24K Gold Plated Pinwheel Moon Dial Calendar Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K Brass Pinwheel Moon Dial Calendar Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock with Front Door Here we are

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Chanel S/S 1987 24K Gold Plated Jumbo No. 5 Chain Earrings
Chanel S/S 1987 24K Gold Plated Jumbo No. 5 Chain Earrings

Chanel S/S 1987 24K Gold Plated Jumbo No. 5 Chain Earrings

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

curb-link chain. Crafted in rich 24K gold plating, the design pairs a round brushed gold clip top with

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

JAS-17-1529 - 24K/SS HANDMADE 10MM BRIOLET CITRINE PENDANT with 18" SS CHAIN
JAS-17-1529 - 24K/SS HANDMADE 10MM BRIOLET CITRINE PENDANT with 18" SS CHAIN

JAS-17-1529 - 24K/SS HANDMADE 10MM BRIOLET CITRINE PENDANT with 18" SS CHAIN

Located in New York, NY

24K/SS HANDMADE 10MM BRIOLET CITRINE PENDANT with 18" SS CHAIN Metal: 24K gold/SS Stone Info: 10MM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver

JAS-17-1524 -24K/SS HANDMADE 12X8MM ETHIOPIAN OPAL PENDANT with 18" SS CHAIN
JAS-17-1524 -24K/SS HANDMADE 12X8MM ETHIOPIAN OPAL PENDANT with 18" SS CHAIN

JAS-17-1524 -24K/SS HANDMADE 12X8MM ETHIOPIAN OPAL PENDANT with 18" SS CHAIN

Located in New York, NY

24K/SS HANDMADE 12X8MM ETHIOPIAN OPAL PENDANT WITH 18" SS CHAIN Metal: 24K gold/SS Stone Info

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cancer Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain
Cancer Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

Cancer Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

By Estaa

Located in Mumbai, IN

Total Wt. 33.430 gms, Silver-30.016 gms, Emerald round-74.132 gms, 24k plating-0.150 gms Silver

Category

2010s Indian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Vermeil, Silver

Libra Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain
Libra Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

Libra Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

By Estaa

Located in Mumbai, IN

Gross wt-25.250 gms, Silver-17.918 gms, 24k plating-0.10gms Emerald Round-1pc 1.96cts, Emerald

Category

2010s Indian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Vermeil, Silver

Lamastu Pendant Amulet in Silver, 24K Gold Plating & Emerald with Silver Chain
Lamastu Pendant Amulet in Silver, 24K Gold Plating & Emerald with Silver Chain

Lamastu Pendant Amulet in Silver, 24K Gold Plating & Emerald with Silver Chain

By Estaa

Located in Mumbai, IN

of warmth and luxury to the piece, enhancing its overall appeal. Total wt- 24.220gm, Gold 24k

Category

2010s Indian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Vermeil, Silver

Gemini Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain
Gemini Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

Gemini Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

By Estaa

Located in Mumbai, IN

Collection. Crafted from 24.470 gm of silver and plated with 24k gold (0.130 gm), this Gemini Zodiac pendant

Category

2010s Indian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Vermeil, Silver

Ram's-Head Amulet in Silver, 24K Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain
Ram's-Head Amulet in Silver, 24K Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

Ram's-Head Amulet in Silver, 24K Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

By Estaa

Located in Mumbai, IN

, plated with 24K gold (0.25 gm), and adorned with 137 round emeralds (1.53 cts) and a single marquise-cut

Category

2010s Indian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Vermeil, Silver

Capricorn Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain
Capricorn Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

Capricorn Zodiac Pendant in Silver, 24k Gold Plating & Emerald With Silver Chain

By Estaa

Located in Mumbai, IN

plated with 24K gold (0.150 gm), this piece captures the essence of Capricorn's ambitious and determined

Category

2010s Indian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Vermeil, Silver

Whale and Raptor Amulet in Silver & 24k Gold Plating With Silver Chain
Whale and Raptor Amulet in Silver & 24k Gold Plating With Silver Chain

Whale and Raptor Amulet in Silver & 24k Gold Plating With Silver Chain

By Estaa

Located in Mumbai, IN

of the Pacific Northwest. Crafted in 17.65 grams of silver and plated with 24KT gold (0.25 gm), this

Category

2010s Indian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Vermeil, Silver

Egyptian Lavender Jeweled Gem Colored Necklace 24K Electroplated
Egyptian Lavender Jeweled Gem Colored Necklace 24K Electroplated

Egyptian Lavender Jeweled Gem Colored Necklace 24K Electroplated

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

displayed at the top rim of the necklace. The material is a brass base with heavy 24k gold electroplating

Category

20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Brass

White and Yellow Gold "Flower" Pendant Necklace with Gold Chain
White and Yellow Gold "Flower" Pendant Necklace with Gold Chain

White and Yellow Gold "Flower" Pendant Necklace with Gold Chain

Located in Hong Kong, HK

You have to admit how superbly and skilfully this flower has been made. Many parts are 24 K pure

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Sapphire Cts 0.04 Pendant with 18k Gold Chain
Flower Sapphire Cts 0.04 Pendant with 18k Gold Chain

Flower Sapphire Cts 0.04 Pendant with 18k Gold Chain

Located in Hong Kong, HK

by petals crafted from 18/24k gold, totaling 4.6 grams. This stunning piece comes with an 18k gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 24k Gold

Yellow Teardrop Vintage German Glass Beads on Gold filled Chain
Yellow Teardrop Vintage German Glass Beads on Gold filled Chain

Yellow Teardrop Vintage German Glass Beads on Gold filled Chain

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

Vintage German glass beads edged with 24K gold on 14K gold-filled chains and ear studs. The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Necklace 18" Chain Drop Fine Vintage Jewelry
Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Necklace 18" Chain Drop Fine Vintage Jewelry

Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Necklace 18" Chain Drop Fine Vintage Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

karat yellow gold chain and 22k to 24k natural gold nuggets. The bold and distinct Victorian era

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Keum-Boo 24 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Chain Necklace
Keum-Boo 24 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Chain Necklace

Keum-Boo 24 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Chain Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

Sterling silver antique-style cross pendant with 24k yellow gold Keum-Boo overlay on a sterling

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Gold Plate

Double Chain Tablet Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 23.65 Karat Yellow Gold
Double Chain Tablet Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 23.65 Karat Yellow Gold

Double Chain Tablet Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 23.65 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Modern design meets opulent gold in this tablet-style double chain necklace, crafted in high-purity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Ruby Lavalier Dangle 24K Electroplated Necklace
Egyptian Ruby Lavalier Dangle 24K Electroplated Necklace

Egyptian Ruby Lavalier Dangle 24K Electroplated Necklace

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

base with heavy 24k gold electroplating. The chain is adjustable and is 17" in length. Enameling on

Category

20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Brass

Black Diamond Shaped Vintage German Glass Bead on Gold filled Chain Earrings
Black Diamond Shaped Vintage German Glass Bead on Gold filled Chain Earrings

Black Diamond Shaped Vintage German Glass Bead on Gold filled Chain Earrings

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

Black diamond shaped vintage German glass beads edged with 24K gold on 14K gold-filled chains and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Dice and Pearl Chain Necklace
Dice and Pearl Chain Necklace

Dice and Pearl Chain Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

plated with 24K gold, 18 inches gold-filled chain and findings. The vintage German glass beads were hand

Category

2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Egyptian Mesh, Jeweled Gem Colored Necklace 24K Electroplated
Egyptian Mesh, Jeweled Gem Colored Necklace 24K Electroplated

Egyptian Mesh, Jeweled Gem Colored Necklace 24K Electroplated

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

base with heavy 24k gold electroplating. The chain is adjustable and is 16" in length. Enameling on

Category

20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Brass

YC Fine Silver Pearl Diamond Pendant Black Rhodium and Gold with Rope Chain
YC Fine Silver Pearl Diamond Pendant Black Rhodium and Gold with Rope Chain

YC Fine Silver Pearl Diamond Pendant Black Rhodium and Gold with Rope Chain

By Yianni Creations

Located in Astoria, NY

purity, which is plated with Black Rhodium on the background and a thick plate of Pure Gold on the rims

Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver...

Red Translucent Square x Pearl Geometric Chain Necklace
Red Translucent Square x Pearl Geometric Chain Necklace

Red Translucent Square x Pearl Geometric Chain Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

Freshwater pearls 18-inch gold filled chain 24K gold plated brass *Our jewelry has maximum protection for

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Chanel Vintage Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Chain Lace Pendant Necklace
Chanel Vintage Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Chain Lace Pendant Necklace

Chanel Vintage Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Chain Lace Pendant Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chain Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate

Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453
Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453

Chanel 97P Vintage Lucite Crystal Beaded Evening Bag 24k GHW 68453

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

. Made solely of faceted lucite beads in white, green and turquoise pastel hues joined by a 24k gold

Category

1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique Chain adorned with German Glass Beads & Pearls, Entwine Necklace
Antique Chain adorned with German Glass Beads & Pearls, Entwine Necklace

Antique Chain adorned with German Glass Beads & Pearls, Entwine Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

is adorned with 3 vintage German glass beads that are edged with 24K gold and freshwater oval and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled

White Long Oval And Small Blue Oval  Art Deco 2406N Chain Necklace
White Long Oval And Small Blue Oval  Art Deco 2406N Chain Necklace

White Long Oval And Small Blue Oval Art Deco 2406N Chain Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

. The geometric metal is 24K plated brass and gold filled chain. Due to the nature of this jewelry, it

Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

White And Pink Vintage German Glass Beads, Art  Deco 2410N Chain Necklace
White And Pink Vintage German Glass Beads, Art  Deco 2410N Chain Necklace

White And Pink Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2410N Chain Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

gold-filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with 24K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

White And Red Vintage German Glass Beads, Art  Deco 2408N Chain Necklace
White And Red Vintage German Glass Beads, Art  Deco 2408N Chain Necklace

White And Red Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2408N Chain Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

finished with an 18-inch gold-filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini Amber 0.21c White Diamonds Sterling Silver Chain Snake Necklace
Rossella Ugolini Amber 0.21c White Diamonds Sterling Silver Chain Snake Necklace

Rossella Ugolini Amber 0.21c White Diamonds Sterling Silver Chain Snake Necklace

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

contrast that enhances the pendant’s allure. A long silver sterling 24k yellow gold plated chain necklace

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, White Diamond, Diamond, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterli...

White Tile Shape And Small Green Oval Art Deco 2407N Chain Necklace
White Tile Shape And Small Green Oval Art Deco 2407N Chain Necklace

White Tile Shape And Small Green Oval Art Deco 2407N Chain Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

beads that are framed with 24K gold. The beads were hand-pressed during the 1920s-1960s. No two beads

Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

White And Pool Blue Vintage German Glass Beads, Art  Deco 2411N Chain Necklace
White And Pool Blue Vintage German Glass Beads, Art  Deco 2411N Chain Necklace

White And Pool Blue Vintage German Glass Beads, Art Deco 2411N Chain Necklace

By Aracheli Studio

Located in Monrovia, CA

-inch gold-filled chain. The beads are new old stock vintage German glass beads that are framed with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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Gold 24k Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gold 24k chain for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 24k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 19 antique edition and 151 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a gold 24k chain from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a gold 24k chain has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by KATHRYN New York, Alex Soldier and Julius Cohen are consistently popular. A gold 24k chain can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 100 Topaz versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a trillion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold 24k chain, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Gold 24k Chain?

The price for a gold 24k chain starts at $100 and tops out at $110,271 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $295.

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.