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Gold Ram Head Necklace
Gold Ram Head Necklace

Gold Ram Head Necklace

Located in New York, NY

18 karat yellow gold flexible torque necklace featuring Ram head terminals with Ruby eyes, 1.80mm

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Ram's Head Ring
Diamond Gold Ram's Head Ring

Diamond Gold Ram's Head Ring

Located in New York, NY

14k yellow gold vintage ram's head ring, set with approx. 0.05ctw in diamonds and ruby eyes. Ring

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Ram's Head Gold Ear Clips
Ram's Head Gold Ear Clips

Ram's Head Gold Ear Clips

Located in New York, NY

Ram's head gold ear clips Hoops with ram's head at the end, 18 karat yellow gold, emerald stones

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace
18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace

18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace

Located in New York, NY

18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace Designed as a textured gold ram's head suspended by a ball chain

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary More Necklaces

Greek Ram's Head Ruby Gold Bracelet
Greek Ram's Head Ruby Gold Bracelet

Greek Ram's Head Ruby Gold Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Greek made, 18k yellow gold bracelet, featuring two connecting ram's heads, decorated with rubies

Category

20th Century Greek More Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Gold

18K Yellow Gold and Emerald Ram’s Head Brooch
18K Yellow Gold and Emerald Ram’s Head Brooch

18K Yellow Gold and Emerald Ram’s Head Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Designed as a commanding ram’s head, this striking brooch is sculpted in richly textured 18K yellow

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Greece Ruby Gold Ram's Head Ring
Lalaounis Greece Ruby Gold Ram's Head Ring

Lalaounis Greece Ruby Gold Ram's Head Ring

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Classic ram's head 18k gold ring, crafted by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, adorned with ruby eyes

Category

20th Century Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Tiffany & Co Emerald Gold Ram's Head Ring
Tiffany & Co Emerald Gold Ram's Head Ring

Tiffany & Co Emerald Gold Ram's Head Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold ram's head ring by Tiffany & Co, with emerald eyes. Ring size - 10.5, ring top

Category

20th Century American More Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Greek Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Ram's Head Bracelet
Greek Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Ram's Head Bracelet

Greek Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Ram's Head Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Impressive Greek made 18k gold bracelet, featuring two ram's heads, adorned with emerald cabochon

Category

20th Century Greek Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Hammerman Brothers Diamond Emerald Gold Rams Head Pendant-Brooch
Hammerman Brothers Diamond Emerald Gold Rams Head Pendant-Brooch

Hammerman Brothers Diamond Emerald Gold Rams Head Pendant-Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An original classic piece by Hammerman Brothers of a strong ram. It features round brilliant-cut

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18KT Gold Ram’s Head Lapis Lazuli Brooch (classical Revival)
Victorian 18KT Gold Ram’s Head Lapis Lazuli Brooch (classical Revival)

Victorian 18KT Gold Ram’s Head Lapis Lazuli Brooch (classical Revival)

Located in Braintree, GB

curved body terminating in a sculptural ram’s head. The ram is modelled with textured detailing and a

Category

Antique 1890s British Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Rams Head Cufflinks
David Webb Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Rams Head Cufflinks

David Webb Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Rams Head Cufflinks

By David Webb

Located in Towson, MD

Command attention with these extraordinary estate David Webb 18-karat gold ram’s head cufflinks—an

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ram Diamond Head Brooch
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ram Diamond Head Brooch

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ram Diamond Head Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

rare Ram's Head brooch pendant. Crafted in luxurious 18 KT yellow gold, this piece is a true testament

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Lalaounis Chimera Ram Head 22K 18K Gold Choker Necklace
Lalaounis Chimera Ram Head 22K 18K Gold Choker Necklace

Lalaounis Chimera Ram Head 22K 18K Gold Choker Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

from the Chimera collection features iconic ram head terminals and a signature twisted rope motif

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1960s Lalaounis Ruby Gold Ram's Head Ear Clips
1960s Lalaounis Ruby Gold Ram's Head Ear Clips

1960s Lalaounis Ruby Gold Ram's Head Ear Clips

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

are in the classic shape of a Rams head. Lalaounis and gold marks. Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1960s Greek Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Three Ram Heads Bangle in Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold
Three Ram Heads Bangle in Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold

Three Ram Heads Bangle in Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Three ram heads bangle in blue, green and red enamel with gold design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Etruscan Revival Ram’s Head and Amphora 14K Gold Cannetille Earrings
Etruscan Revival Ram’s Head and Amphora 14K Gold Cannetille Earrings

Etruscan Revival Ram’s Head and Amphora 14K Gold Cannetille Earrings

Located in Venice, CA

Victorian-era craftsmanship. The ram’s head was a motif used in Etruscan Revival jewelry--the rams seen in

Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Enamel Ram Head Bracelet, United Kingdom, 1950s
Antique 14K Gold Enamel Ram Head Bracelet, United Kingdom, 1950s

Antique 14K Gold Enamel Ram Head Bracelet, United Kingdom, 1950s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This enamel Rams head bracelet is done in enamel with textured details. The back is smooth the

Category

Vintage 1950s British Modern Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Bronze Rams Head Bolo Tie
Bronze Rams Head Bolo Tie

Bronze Rams Head Bolo Tie

Located in Toledo, OH

Unique bolo designed with a bronze rams head and black leather cord. 2 1/4" x 2 7/8" x 1 3/8". 36

Category

20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Zolotas Greece Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace
Zolotas Greece Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace

Zolotas Greece Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace

By Zolotas

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold ram's head necklace, by an iconic Greek designer Zolotas. The necklace has a

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Double Rams Head Flexible Bangle Bracelet
Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Double Rams Head Flexible Bangle Bracelet

Mid-Century 18K Yellow Gold Double Rams Head Flexible Bangle Bracelet

Located in Denver, CO

mythology, is sculpted in exquisite detail in this flexible bangle bracelet featuring a double ram's head

Category

Late 20th Century Retro Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Donald Stannard Rams Head Choker Necklace, Black Gold, 1980s
Vintage Donald Stannard Rams Head Choker Necklace, Black Gold, 1980s

Vintage Donald Stannard Rams Head Choker Necklace, Black Gold, 1980s

By Donald Stannard

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Donald Stannard Rams Head Choker in Black and Gold, Circa 1980s. This Classic Rams head

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Estate Double Rams Head 2.30 Ct Diamond 18 KT Gold Bangle
Estate Double Rams Head 2.30 Ct Diamond 18 KT Gold Bangle

Estate Double Rams Head 2.30 Ct Diamond 18 KT Gold Bangle

Located in Napoli, IT

with two huge Rams head meeting at the center, realistically sculptured, leading to a big twisted work

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Ram's Head Earrings of 18k Gold, Circa 1970
Lalaounis Greece Ram's Head Earrings of 18k Gold, Circa 1970

Lalaounis Greece Ram's Head Earrings of 18k Gold, Circa 1970

Located in Lewisburg, PA

18k gold and designed as majestic rams—each adorned with emerald eyes, diamond collars, and dynamic

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Carolee Gold Tone Pink Rams Head Bracelet, Circa 1980s
Vintage Carolee Gold Tone Pink Rams Head Bracelet, Circa 1980s

Vintage Carolee Gold Tone Pink Rams Head Bracelet, Circa 1980s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Carolee Gold Tone and Pink Rams Head Bracelet, Circa 1980s. This bracelet has a fun look

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Mixed Metal

David Webb Brown and Green Enamel Ram's Head Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold
David Webb Brown and Green Enamel Ram's Head Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold

David Webb Brown and Green Enamel Ram's Head Cufflinks in 18k Yellow Gold

By David Webb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

David Webb brown and green enamel Ram's head cufflinks in 18k yellow gold, accompanied by a David

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ram Head Aries Bangle Bracelet Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Contemporary Modern
Ram Head Aries Bangle Bracelet Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Contemporary Modern

Ram Head Aries Bangle Bracelet Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Contemporary Modern

Located in New York, NY

dramatic curling horns. The Ram head and the bangle are 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The diamond set circle in

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Tone Ram Head Necklace with Rhinestones
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Tone Ram Head Necklace with Rhinestones

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Tone Ram Head Necklace with Rhinestones

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

and two richly sculpted ram head terminals. Each ram head is accented with green rhinestone eyes and

Category

1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rams Head Pendant With Ruby And Emeralds Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rams Head Pendant With Ruby And Emeralds Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rams Head Pendant With Ruby And Emeralds Pendant

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

This 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rams Head Pendant is made of a bovine material with heavy gold accents

Category

20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage  Statement Bracelet Rams Head and glass Cabs
Vintage  Statement Bracelet Rams Head and glass Cabs

Vintage Statement Bracelet Rams Head and glass Cabs

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Absolutely stunning vintage heavily gold plated with 4 rams head holding central panel with prong

Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

18K Solid Yellow Gold Ram Head Open Ring Blue And Green Enamel
18K Solid Yellow Gold Ram Head Open Ring Blue And Green Enamel

18K Solid Yellow Gold Ram Head Open Ring Blue And Green Enamel

Located in Honolulu, HI

Green ​Ring Size: 7 ​ ​Stamped: "750" Ram Head Width Height: ~ 14 mm Condition: Preowned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18K Gold -Force 10 Fred Paris Ram head pendant set with earrings
18K Gold -Force 10 Fred Paris Ram head pendant set with earrings

18K Gold -Force 10 Fred Paris Ram head pendant set with earrings

By Fred Paris

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

, depicting an intricately designed ram’s head—a symbol of strength and determination—embellished with

Category

Early 20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

David Webb Zodiac Kingdom 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Ram Head Pendant
David Webb Zodiac Kingdom 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Ram Head Pendant

David Webb Zodiac Kingdom 18 Karat Yellow Gold Aries Ram Head Pendant

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Zodiac Kingdom 18K Yellow Gold Gold Aries Ram Head Pendant. 18k yellow gold fur pendant

Category

20th Century American Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Erwin Pearl Ram's Head Brooch Pendant with Diamond Eyes in 18 Karat Gold
Vintage Erwin Pearl Ram's Head Brooch Pendant with Diamond Eyes in 18 Karat Gold

Vintage Erwin Pearl Ram's Head Brooch Pendant with Diamond Eyes in 18 Karat Gold

By Erwin Pearl

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

as a brooch or suspended as a pendant, this vintage 18 karat yellow gold ram's head is a beautiful

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Monumental Scale Lalaounis 18k Gold Double Rams Head Necklace 38 Inches Long
Monumental Scale Lalaounis 18k Gold Double Rams Head Necklace 38 Inches Long

Monumental Scale Lalaounis 18k Gold Double Rams Head Necklace 38 Inches Long

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This 18k yellow gold Lalaounis double rams head lariat necklace is a truly magnificent example of

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Greek Revival Rope Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Twisted Wire Detailed Ram's Head Ring
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Twisted Wire Detailed Ram's Head Ring

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Twisted Wire Detailed Ram's Head Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

- 1.8mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 13.87 Grams Ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman Bronze Head of A Ram Amulet Pendant 2nd Century AD 14 Karat Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Head of A Ram Amulet Pendant 2nd Century AD 14 Karat Gold

Ancient Roman Bronze Head of A Ram Amulet Pendant 2nd Century AD 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

a later bale in 14 Karat Gold. This Ancient Ram Head Pendant is a powerful symbol of Roman artistry

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Kenneth Jay Lane Ram's Head Necklace and Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane Ram's Head Necklace and Earrings

Kenneth Jay Lane Ram's Head Necklace and Earrings

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Miami, FL

Kenneth Jay Lane gold tone ram's head necklace and clip back earrings adorned with rhinestones

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

Solid 18k TT Gold Round Ruby & Diamond 3D Textured Ram Head Clip On Earrings
Solid 18k TT Gold Round Ruby & Diamond 3D Textured Ram Head Clip On Earrings

Solid 18k TT Gold Round Ruby & Diamond 3D Textured Ram Head Clip On Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Ram Head Cufflink

Ram Head Cufflink

Unavailable|$3,150

Ram Head Cufflink

Located in Istanbul, TR

18K rose gold 18K white gold, black enamel crafting on the eye details. The ram head figure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sal Praschnik Coral Ram's Head Diamond Gold Cuff Bracelet
Sal Praschnik Coral Ram's Head Diamond Gold Cuff Bracelet

Sal Praschnik Coral Ram's Head Diamond Gold Cuff Bracelet

By Sal Praschnik

Located in Nashville, TN

ram's heads. Each ram's head is accented with bands of pave' set diamonds. The diamond weight is .99ct

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Ram's Head Enamel Gold Cufflinks
David Webb Ram's Head Enamel Gold Cufflinks

David Webb Ram's Head Enamel Gold Cufflinks

By David Webb

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of David Webb 18K yellow gold ram's head cufflinks, decorated with enamel. Cufflinks measure

Category

Late 20th Century North American Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Otto Klein Gold Rams' Heads Bangle
Otto Klein Gold Rams' Heads Bangle

Otto Klein Gold Rams' Heads Bangle

Located in London, GB

A superbly crafted heavy 14ct gold bangle with rams' heads terminals and a large round piece of

Category

Vintage 1950s German Bangles

Materials

Malachite, 14k Gold

Elizabeth Gage Gold Rams Head Motif Cufflinks
Elizabeth Gage Gold Rams Head Motif Cufflinks

Elizabeth Gage Gold Rams Head Motif Cufflinks

By Elizabeth Gage

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow and white gold pair of cufflinks featuring Ram's heads. Crafted by famed British

Category

Late 20th Century British Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Rams Head Bangle

Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Rams Head Bangle

Located in New York, NY

19th Century European 18kt gold Etruscan Revival granulation work rams head bangle bracelet, c1875.

Category

English Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Rams Head Diamond and Gold Bangle/Bracelet
Rams Head Diamond and Gold Bangle/Bracelet

Rams Head Diamond and Gold Bangle/Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautifully crafted of 18K yellow gold, this high quality 1980s-era bangle features 2 rams' heads

Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Gold Rams Head Cufflinks
Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Gold Rams Head Cufflinks

Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Gold Rams Head Cufflinks

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Mobile, AL

Cufflinks crafted of 18k yellow gold and featuring a rams head figural detailed design fully

Category

2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Ram Head Coin Pendant
18K Gold Ram Head Coin Pendant

18K Gold Ram Head Coin Pendant

Located in Arcadia, CA

18-karat yellow gold Ancient, authentic Alexander The Great coin. Hellenistic Greek. Kings of

Category

2010s Asian Pendant Necklaces

Zolotas Lapis & 18K Gold Rams Head Necklace
Zolotas Lapis & 18K Gold Rams Head Necklace

Zolotas Lapis & 18K Gold Rams Head Necklace

By Zolotas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

conclude with two hanging ram heads, both in solid 18K gold.

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Pair of 18K Gold Ram's head cufflinks, 1970s
Pair of 18K Gold Ram's head cufflinks, 1970s

Pair of 18K Gold Ram's head cufflinks, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Each cufflink decorated with a ram's head and two hoofs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Greek Diamond Turquoise Gold Ram's Head Pendant Necklace
Greek Diamond Turquoise Gold Ram's Head Pendant Necklace

Greek Diamond Turquoise Gold Ram's Head Pendant Necklace

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18K yellow gold pendant necklace, Greek made, set with turquoise and approx. 0.70ctw in SI/H

Category

Late 20th Century Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

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Gold Rams Head Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of gold rams head jewelry 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. You can easily find a 450 antique edition and 25 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of gold rams head jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of gold rams head jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ilias Lalaounis, Zolotas and David Webb each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of gold rams head jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but ruby rings, from our inventory of 75, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of gold rams head jewelry, 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 Rams Head Jewelry?

The price for a piece of gold rams head jewelry starts at $119 and tops out at $550,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $3,950.

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.