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Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch
Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch

Antique 1900s Yellow Gold Chick Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

to the center with a three dimensional, 15 k yellow gold chick. The chick is encircled by a circular

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Brooch
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Brooch

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

18k yellow gold chick design standing next to a hatched egg, all on a textured mound. The hatched egg

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch

1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique seed pearl,15 karat yellow, white and rose gold chick and egg brooch

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Blister Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Chick Brooch
Victorian Blister Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Chick Brooch

Victorian Blister Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Chick Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive blister pearl, 0.02 carat ruby and 0.33 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Silver Chick Brooch
Victorian Diamond Gold Silver Chick Brooch

Victorian Diamond Gold Silver Chick Brooch

Located in Greenwich, CT

. Total diamond weight .75 carats. Total ruby weight of chick eyes .05 carats. 14 kart yellow gold

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Baroque Pearl Chick Stickpin of 10k Gold
Antique Baroque Pearl Chick Stickpin of 10k Gold

Antique Baroque Pearl Chick Stickpin of 10k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Charming and rare, this late Victorian stickpin (circa 1890–1900) features a whimsical chick formed

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

Antique 15ct Three Colour Gold, Edwardian Baby Chick Bar Brooch
Antique 15ct Three Colour Gold, Edwardian Baby Chick Bar Brooch

Antique 15ct Three Colour Gold, Edwardian Baby Chick Bar Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Chick Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Chicks Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold
Chicks Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold

Chicks Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies in 18k Yellow Gold

By Althoff Jewelry

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Chicks Necklace with Diamonds & Rubies in 18K Yellow Gold 31 Diamonds 0.14 CT 196 Fancy Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baby Chick Earrings and Pendant with colored Diamonds Rose Gold
Baby Chick Earrings and Pendant with colored Diamonds Rose Gold

Baby Chick Earrings and Pendant with colored Diamonds Rose Gold

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This charming set puts a big smile on my face. This set is made of 18K Rose gold set with Diamonds

Category

2010s Hong Kong Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Quail Lamp (with 7 chicks)
Quail Lamp (with 7 chicks)

Quail Lamp (with 7 chicks)

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Bronze sculpture with an inscribed signature and edition number by the Artist on the bronze base of the piece. 24/30

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Happy Hen (with 8 chicks)
Happy Hen (with 8 chicks)

Happy Hen (with 8 chicks)

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Bronze sculpture with an inscribed signature and edition number by the Artist on the bronze base of the piece. 17/35

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch
VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch

VCA 1960s 18k gold, turquoise, ruby and diamond chick brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This delightful 1960s VCA chick brooch is made of 18k gold and is adorned with small round cut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Modern and Chick Diamond Fine Jewellery White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Modern and Chick Diamond Fine Jewellery White Gold Bangle Bracelet

Modern and Chick Diamond Fine Jewellery White Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Bracelet 14 K White Gold Diamond 136-Round 57-4,09-3/4A Weight 13,21 grams With a heritage of

Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Panetta Pave Chick Couple Mini Brooch
Panetta Pave Chick Couple Mini Brooch

Panetta Pave Chick Couple Mini Brooch

By Panetta

Located in New York, NY

Pave chick couple mini brooch. Of rhodium plate base metal with gold plated details. Set with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Modern and Chick Diamond Fine Jewellery Pink Gold Bangle Bracelet
Modern and Chick Diamond Fine Jewellery Pink Gold Bangle Bracelet

Modern and Chick Diamond Fine Jewellery Pink Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Bracelet Pink Gold 14 K Diamond 39-RND-0,85-I/SI1A Weight 7.95 grams Size 18 With a heritage of

Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Seed Pearl Yellow Gold and Silver Chick Bar Brooch, Antique Victorian
Seed Pearl Yellow Gold and Silver Chick Bar Brooch, Antique Victorian

Seed Pearl Yellow Gold and Silver Chick Bar Brooch, Antique Victorian

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique seed pearl, 14k yellow gold and silver chick brooch; part of our

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Modern and Chick Quartz Fine Jewellery Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Modern and Chick Quartz Fine Jewellery Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet

Modern and Chick Quartz Fine Jewellery Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Yellow Gold Bracelet 14 K (Available in Pink Gold) Quartz 30-7,17ct Weight 6.95 grams Size 18

Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Modern and Chick Quartz Fine Jewellery Pink Gold Tennis Bracelet
Modern and Chick Quartz Fine Jewellery Pink Gold Tennis Bracelet

Modern and Chick Quartz Fine Jewellery Pink Gold Tennis Bracelet

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Pink Gold Bracelet 14 K (Available in Yellow Gold) Quartz 30-7,17ct Weight 6.84 grams Size 18

Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Modern and Chick Sapphire Fine Jewelry Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Modern and Chick Sapphire Fine Jewelry Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Modern and Chick Sapphire Fine Jewelry Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Bracelet Yellow Gold 14 K Sapphire 39-0,94ct Weight 8 grams Size 18 With a heritage of ancient

Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Modern and Chick Diamond Fine Jewellery Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Modern and Chick Diamond Fine Jewellery Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Modern and Chick Diamond Fine Jewellery Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Bracelet Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 39-RND-0,85-I/SI1A Weight 7.93 grams Size 18 With a heritage

Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Chick bangle, Ruby, Pearl and White Enamel, 12k gold
Antique Diamond Chick bangle, Ruby, Pearl and White Enamel, 12k gold

Antique Diamond Chick bangle, Ruby, Pearl and White Enamel, 12k gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

Words simply cannot express how wonderful this piece is, an antique Diamond Chick bangle hailing

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Exceptional Hermès Chick in Eggshell 2 tones Gold Brooch Easter Theme Rare
Exceptional Hermès Chick in Eggshell 2 tones Gold Brooch Easter Theme Rare

Exceptional Hermès Chick in Eggshell 2 tones Gold Brooch Easter Theme Rare

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

surrounded by a grey gold thread The chick is made of yellow gold with openwork wings. His eye is a closed

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat 3D Hobo Chick Retro Clip Earrings
18 Karat 3D Hobo Chick Retro Clip Earrings

18 Karat 3D Hobo Chick Retro Clip Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Hobo Chick Prime High shine, 3d textured clip earrings Circular Sunburst Pattern. Measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wiener Bronze, a Hen with Chicks, Austria, 1890
Wiener Bronze, a Hen with Chicks, Austria, 1890

Wiener Bronze, a Hen with Chicks, Austria, 1890

Located in Milan, IT

Wiener bronze depicting a hen with chicks. The group is painted in different colors. Wien Austria

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 18K TT Gold Detailed Textured Chick Bird Breaking Out of Egg Pin Brooch
Vintage 18K TT Gold Detailed Textured Chick Bird Breaking Out of Egg Pin Brooch

Vintage 18K TT Gold Detailed Textured Chick Bird Breaking Out of Egg Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

chick breaking out of an egg. The chick's eyes are set with vivid red rubies while the egg is wrapped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Trifari Alfred Philippe Miniature Chick in Egg Brooch
Trifari Alfred Philippe Miniature Chick in Egg Brooch

Trifari Alfred Philippe Miniature Chick in Egg Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Collectible Trifari Alfred Philippe miniature sapphire and emerald chick hatching from a pave

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Large Cold Painted Vienna Style Bronze of A Pheasant with its chicks
Large Cold Painted Vienna Style Bronze of A Pheasant with its chicks

Large Cold Painted Vienna Style Bronze of A Pheasant with its chicks

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Large Cold Painted Vienna Style Bronze of A Pheasant with its chicks. The large polychromed

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

German 800 Silver Owl and Chick Salt and Pepper Shakers #23986
German 800 Silver Owl and Chick Salt and Pepper Shakers #23986

German 800 Silver Owl and Chick Salt and Pepper Shakers #23986

Located in Washington Depot, CT

a chick and an owl crafted in 800 silver, the chick features a gold washed head. Both tops pull off

Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Victorian Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Baby Bird Hatchling Brooch
Victorian Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Baby Bird Hatchling Brooch

Victorian Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Baby Bird Hatchling Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as stylized yellow gold baby chick bird with grooved feather texture throughout Depicted

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Modern Diamond Bird Brooch ~14ctw Yellow and White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold
Modern Diamond Bird Brooch ~14ctw Yellow and White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold

Modern Diamond Bird Brooch ~14ctw Yellow and White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

Chick Brooch is a delightful blend of luxury and whimsical design. Expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold

Category

1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 18K Rose Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Chick Charm Pendant
Antique 18K Rose Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Chick Charm Pendant

Antique 18K Rose Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Chick Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

An antique charm pendant designed as a chick in gold and silver set with 21 rose-cut diamonds with

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Gold Chick and Egg Charm
Gold Chick and Egg Charm

Gold Chick and Egg Charm

Unavailable|$1,500

Gold Chick and Egg Charm

Located in New York, NY

Adorable charm: a figural "chick" hatching from an egg. 14K rose and yellow gold. The bottom

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mellerio Dits Meller Ruby 18 Carat Yellow Gold Chick Brooch
Mellerio Dits Meller Ruby 18 Carat Yellow Gold Chick Brooch

Mellerio Dits Meller Ruby 18 Carat Yellow Gold Chick Brooch

By Mellerio

Located in Paris, FR

Brooch signed Mellerio in yellow gold featuring a chick on a branch, its eye in ruby. Signed

Category

Vintage 1980s European Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 'Chick', London, 1970
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 'Chick', London, 1970

18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 'Chick', London, 1970

Located in Heerlen, NL

One (1) 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, with safty lock. Model: "CHICK". Set with two (2) cabuchon cut

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian 14 Karat Gold Guilloche Enamel Egg Chick Charm Pendent, Iridescent
Russian 14 Karat Gold Guilloche Enamel Egg Chick Charm Pendent, Iridescent

Russian 14 Karat Gold Guilloche Enamel Egg Chick Charm Pendent, Iridescent

Located in Houston, TX

Russian 14k Gold Guilloche Enamel Egg Chick Vintage Charm Pendent, Iridescent Guilloche Enamel Egg

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Charles Gremion Bronze Sculpture of Chicks, 19th Century
Charles Gremion Bronze Sculpture of Chicks, 19th Century

Charles Gremion Bronze Sculpture of Chicks, 19th Century

Located in Malvern, Victoria

Pair of bronze chicks by Charles Gremion mounted on a marble base Measures: Height 13.0 cm

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Estate Pavé Diamond Brooch Pair Of Animated Baby Chicks
Estate Pavé Diamond Brooch Pair Of Animated Baby Chicks

Estate Pavé Diamond Brooch Pair Of Animated Baby Chicks

Located in Dubai, DU

chicks in motion, which are as much fun to fondle as they are to wear! Artfully sculpted in 18ct white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Late 20th Century Handmade Vhernier Chicks Family Animal Sculpture Tableware
Late 20th Century Handmade Vhernier Chicks Family Animal Sculpture Tableware

Late 20th Century Handmade Vhernier Chicks Family Animal Sculpture Tableware

Located in Cosenza, IT

member of the chicks family is produced in a limited edition, making them one of a kind. They are

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Sweetest Victorian Rose Diamond Chick Brooch ‘I Have Ever Seen’
Sweetest Victorian Rose Diamond Chick Brooch ‘I Have Ever Seen’

Sweetest Victorian Rose Diamond Chick Brooch ‘I Have Ever Seen’

Located in London, GB

Gold beak, little Gold tongue,Cabochon Ruby eye, one little Gold foot in raised posture, many Rose

Category

Antique 1870s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick in Egg Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick in Egg Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick in Egg Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick in Egg Charm. This beautiful 3D charm features an adorable baby

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm- Which came first? This lovely 3D chick and egg charm is

Category

20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Charm- Which came first? This lovely 3D chick and egg charm is

Category

20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Retro 14 Karat Gold Chick in Egg Charm
Retro 14 Karat Gold Chick in Egg Charm

Retro 14 Karat Gold Chick in Egg Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an egg with deeply engraved patterning Opens on a hinge to reveal a concealed chick

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chick Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant or Charm
Chick Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant or Charm

Chick Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant or Charm

Located in Bussolengo, Verona

A yellow Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick. He has his two legs, two eyes

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

French Mechanical Easter Chick Carousel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Mechanical Easter Chick Carousel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French Mechanical Easter Chick Carousel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

chicks. Stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture and an unknown makers mark

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chick Australian Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Chick Australian Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace

Chick Australian Pearl White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace

By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA

Located in Bussolengo, Verona

Chick Australian Pearl Diamond Yellow Red white 18 Kt Gold Pendant Necklace A very beautiful

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Chick Brooch or Pin
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Chick Brooch or Pin

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Chick Brooch or Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Chick Pin This stunning pin features an adorable chick

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Hatching Egg Chick 9K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant
Georg Jensen Hatching Egg Chick 9K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

Georg Jensen Hatching Egg Chick 9K Yellow Gold Enamel Charm Pendant

By Georg Jensen

Located in London, GB

A 9 karat (9K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a hatching egg, opening to reveal a chick with

Category

20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Three Chicks Nibbling on an Oyster
Three Chicks Nibbling on an Oyster

Three Chicks Nibbling on an Oyster

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original antique American school painting of chicks in the farmhouse.

Category

19th Century American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm
Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm

Chick Pearl Black Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm

By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA

Located in Bussolengo, Verona

Chick Gold Pearl White Diamond 18Kt Gold Pendant Necklace or Charm With this gold and white

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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Gold Chick For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold chick you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 42 vintage editions and 93 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a gold chick 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 chick has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Natkina and Boucheron are consistently popular. A gold chick can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 96 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also antique cushion cut and cabochon versions for sale. Finding a gold chick for sale for women should be easy, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Chick?

On average, a gold chick at 1stDibs sells for $1,028, while they’re typically $119 on the low end and $16,900 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.