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Antique Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Leaf Pendant 18 Karat Gold French Victorian
Antique Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Leaf Pendant 18 Karat Gold French Victorian

Antique Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Leaf Pendant 18 Karat Gold French Victorian

Located in New York, NY

. The fully modeled scarab beetle is wonderful. The 18 Karat yellow gold is vibrant. The leaf is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Smokey Quartz Scarab Pendant
Michael Kneebone Carved Smokey Quartz Scarab Pendant

Michael Kneebone Carved Smokey Quartz Scarab Pendant

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

well carved. The one-of-a-kind, modern scarab is set within an 18k gold pendant. The bail is large

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Vintage Tiffany Favrile Cobalt Blue Glass Scarabs
18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Vintage Tiffany Favrile Cobalt Blue Glass Scarabs

18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Vintage Tiffany Favrile Cobalt Blue Glass Scarabs

Located in New York, NY

These 18k yellow gold clip-on earrings are a stunning example of a vintage jewelry design. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 31.70 Carat Rose Quartz Scarab Ring
Certified 31.70 Carat Rose Quartz Scarab Ring

Certified 31.70 Carat Rose Quartz Scarab Ring

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

In old Egypt the scarab was a symbol for resurrection and life and since that time a lucky charm

Category

Early 2000s German Egyptian Revival More Rings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Silver Topped 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, and Ruby Scarab Brooch
Antique Silver Topped 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, and Ruby Scarab Brooch

Antique Silver Topped 14k Gold Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, and Ruby Scarab Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique scarab brooch is a wonderfully distinctive piece, combining symbolic design with the

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

1970s Gilbert Albert 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Scarab Insect Brooch Pendant
1970s Gilbert Albert 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Scarab Insect Brooch Pendant

1970s Gilbert Albert 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pearl Scarab Insect Brooch Pendant

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

crafted in 18K gold, features diamond and pearl. Can be worn also as a pendant. Signed with “Gilbert

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Castellani One of a Kind Important 15 Karat Gold Carnelian Scarab Bracelet
Castellani One of a Kind Important 15 Karat Gold Carnelian Scarab Bracelet

Castellani One of a Kind Important 15 Karat Gold Carnelian Scarab Bracelet

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

Impressive one of a kind Castellani 15k gold bracelet, with four carved scarab carnelian elements

Category

Early 20th Century Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond, Carved Green Onyx Scarab Amulet Ring
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond, Carved Green Onyx Scarab Amulet Ring

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Diamond, Carved Green Onyx Scarab Amulet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Fine Art Deco period 18K white gold, diamond, carved green onyx scarab amulet ring Circa 1920 This

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold 52" Station Chain, Circa 1960 with Rolo Links & Carved Stone Scarabs
14K Gold 52" Station Chain, Circa 1960 with Rolo Links & Carved Stone Scarabs

14K Gold 52" Station Chain, Circa 1960 with Rolo Links & Carved Stone Scarabs

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

-precious stone carved to look like a scarab beetle. The stones are a fairly typical mix of hardstones used

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye, Go...

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr

Located in SE

/ Middle Eastern Soapstone or Steatite Scarabs assembled /swivel set into solid 18K Yellow Gold frame

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ebony and Scarab Bead Necklace with Diamonds and Lavender Jade
18K Yellow Gold Ebony and Scarab Bead Necklace with Diamonds and Lavender Jade

18K Yellow Gold Ebony and Scarab Bead Necklace with Diamonds and Lavender Jade

By Lotus Arts De Vivre

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

features deep, rich Ebony Beads, each adorned with exquisite Scarab Inlays, symbolizing protection and

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription
Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription

Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription, Early 20th Century A

Category

20th Century French Egyptian Revival Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Oscar de la Renta Scarab Clip On Dangling Earrings In Gold
Oscar de la Renta Scarab Clip On Dangling Earrings In Gold

Oscar de la Renta Scarab Clip On Dangling Earrings In Gold

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milford, DE

Luxurious clip on earrings in Oscar de la Renta's signature style. A pair of elegant gold-plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18K Gold With Ebony Wood, Horn & Diamonds
Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18K Gold With Ebony Wood, Horn & Diamonds

Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18K Gold With Ebony Wood, Horn & Diamonds

By Eva Soussana

Located in Paris, FR

" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, manufactured by the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Carnelian Tiger's Eye Vintage Link Bracelet 6 3/4" 14k Scarab Beetle
Yellow Gold Carnelian Tiger's Eye Vintage Link Bracelet 6 3/4" 14k Scarab Beetle

Yellow Gold Carnelian Tiger's Eye Vintage Link Bracelet 6 3/4" 14k Scarab Beetle

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carnelian Cut: Scarab Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head with Scarab Beetle Detail
Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head with Scarab Beetle Detail

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Cat Head with Scarab Beetle Detail

Located in London, GB

A finely cast ancient Egyptian bronze cat head crowned with a scarab. The triangular face

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Enamel and Ebony Wood
Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Enamel and Ebony Wood

Exclusive And Iconic Scarab Brooch in 18 Karat Rose Gold, Enamel and Ebony Wood

By Eva Soussana

Located in Paris, FR

" Scarab, an exclusive and iconic piece created by Eva Soussana and Franck Mico, manufactured by the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Retro Enamelled Scarab Diamond 18 KT Large Gent Cufflinks
Retro Enamelled Scarab Diamond 18 KT Large Gent Cufflinks

Retro Enamelled Scarab Diamond 18 KT Large Gent Cufflinks

Located in Napoli, IT

masters, solid 14 Kt gold for the large top Featuring a magnificent version of Scarabs,rich colours

Category

Vintage 1940s European Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Bronze of Vienna Leprechaun Perching Hoary Scarab XIXth
Bronze of Vienna Leprechaun Perching Hoary Scarab XIXth

Bronze of Vienna Leprechaun Perching Hoary Scarab XIXth

Located in Marseille, FR

Vienna bronze representing an elf (small humanoid joker) perching on a hoary beetle or lucanus cervus for fastidious entomologists. Size 8 cm by 8 cm. note that a leg is broken. A...

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct
Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct

Scarab Ring in 18 Carat White Gold, 1 Moonstone 24.17 ct, 2 Rhodolites 0.67 ct

By Colleen B. Rosenblat

Located in Hamburg, DE

characteristic scarab motif, these colourful gems have been considered as lucky charms since ancient Egyptian

Category

2010s German Egyptian Revival Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Carved Hard Stone Scarab w/ Rose Cut Diamonds Ring
18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Carved Hard Stone Scarab w/ Rose Cut Diamonds Ring

18k Yellow Gold Bezel Set Carved Hard Stone Scarab w/ Rose Cut Diamonds Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

14k Yellow Gold Shank & 18k Yellow Gold Top Weight: 5.80 Grams Ring Size: 7.0 (Fitted on a finger. We

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pair of Midcentury Chandeliers with Glass Scarabs, Sold Individually
Pair of Midcentury Chandeliers with Glass Scarabs, Sold Individually

Pair of Midcentury Chandeliers with Glass Scarabs, Sold Individually

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1950s French polished bronze chandeliers with iridescent glass scarabs decorating

Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Amber and Carved Opal Scarab Necklace
Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Amber and Carved Opal Scarab Necklace

Art Nouveau Egyptian Revival Amber and Carved Opal Scarab Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

scarab beetle, sphinxes, pharaohs, and hieroglyphics. An exquisite Egyptian Revival necklace from the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Jasper Diamond Golden Beryl Scarab Beetle Wing Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Jasper Diamond Golden Beryl Scarab Beetle Wing Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Jasper Diamond Golden Beryl Scarab Beetle Wing Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Jasper, golden beryl and scarab beetle wings are combined to form these one-of-a-kind dangle

Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Beryl, Diamond, Jasper, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Scarab Nugget Necklace 16" – Egyptian Revival, 18K Sun Discs, Coral
Lapis Lazuli Scarab Nugget Necklace 16" – Egyptian Revival, 18K Sun Discs, Coral

Lapis Lazuli Scarab Nugget Necklace 16" – Egyptian Revival, 18K Sun Discs, Coral

By Bracken Jewelers

Located in Santa Monica, CA

beautifully with our gold nugget necklace. - Materials: Hand-carved lapis lazuli scarabs in 18K gold bezels

Category

2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Scarab Ring Banded Agate Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Scarab carved in Banded Agate of great beauty. The Scarab is accented by two Old Mine Cut Diamonds of .1

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch
Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch

Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch

$292Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 1.75 in Dm 1 in

Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch

By Delizza & Elster

Located in Milford, DE

piece features colorful carved resin scarabs prong-set in a gold-tone metal setting. DeLizza and Elster

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Navy Pink Black Crystals Scarab Beetle Dome Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Navy Pink Black Crystals Scarab Beetle Dome Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Navy Pink Black Crystals Scarab Beetle Dome Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Unisex Navy Blue Lapis Pink Black Whole Crystals Cabochon Scarab Beetle

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Scarab Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Scarab Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculpture "Scarab Dancer" by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in London, GB

An exquisite early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted and gilt bronze figure of a Ballets Russes dancer wearing a two piece outfit and a stylish head dress, exhibiting excellent col...

Category

Early 20th Century Romanian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver

Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver

Located in SE

Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated

Category

Vintage 1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr
Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr

Egyptian Revival Scarab Brooch 1ctw Ruby 1ctw Emeralds 0.56 ctw Diamonds /7.6gr

Located in SE

Vintage Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt Silver decorated with 15 natural

Category

Vintage 1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled

Victorian 14k Beetle Pendant/Charm
Victorian 14k Beetle Pendant/Charm

Victorian 14k Beetle Pendant/Charm

$1,000

H 1.75 in W 0.5 in

Victorian 14k Beetle Pendant/Charm

Located in Narberth, PA

, which is crafted in 14k yellow gold, features a fantastic real scarab beetle. The scarab, which was once

Category

Antique 1820s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts
Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts

Arte Morbelli Five Porcelain Plates with 24k Golden Inserts

By Arte Morbelli

Located in Milano, IT

period (500-400 BC); the Egyptian jewel with gold and blue scarab, symbol of the great pharaoh

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Gold

A gold and black enamel scarab beetle/Ra-Khepri brooch
A gold and black enamel scarab beetle/Ra-Khepri brooch

A gold and black enamel scarab beetle/Ra-Khepri brooch

Located in London, GB

A gold and black enamel scarab beetle/Ra-Khepri brooch, the gold body of the beetle embellished

Category

2010s English Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

The Thebes Scarab Pendant by Robert Phillips
The Thebes Scarab Pendant by Robert Phillips

The Thebes Scarab Pendant by Robert Phillips

By Robert Phillips

Located in London, GB

The Thebes Scarab Pendant: an archaeological revival gold and enamel scarab brooch/pendant, by

Category

Antique 1860s British Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Polychrome Enamel Scarab Dress-set By Phillips
A Polychrome Enamel Scarab Dress-set By Phillips

A Polychrome Enamel Scarab Dress-set By Phillips

By Robert Phillips

Located in London, GB

blue one, connected by gold figure-of-eight fittings, accompanied by four scarab-shaped waistcoat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

A Victorian Garnet And Diamond Scarab Pin/ring
A Victorian Garnet And Diamond Scarab Pin/ring

A Victorian Garnet And Diamond Scarab Pin/ring

Located in London, GB

A Victorian garnet and diamond scarab pin/ring, the body of the scarab formed by a red cabochon-cut

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

A Lapis And Gold Archaeological Revival Suite
A Lapis And Gold Archaeological Revival Suite

A Lapis And Gold Archaeological Revival Suite

Located in London, GB

form of a scarab with gold twisted wire frame, surmounted with a realistically carved owl on the top

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Vanity Items

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Art Deco Chrysoprase Scarab Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Egyptian Revival
Art Deco Chrysoprase Scarab Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Egyptian Revival

Art Deco Chrysoprase Scarab Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Egyptian Revival

Located in New York, NY

A museum quality Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The ring with a central Scarab carved in

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Gold

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Gold Scarab For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold scarab you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 227 vintage editions and 133 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a gold scarab 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. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing gold scarab — no matter the origin — is easy, but Colleen B. Rosenblat, Bibi van der Velden and Diane Griswold Johnston each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a gold scarab featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a gold scarab, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Scarab?

Prices for a gold scarab can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $119 and can go as high as $115,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,500.

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.