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Pucci Spider Vase with Two Candle Holders
Pucci Spider Vase with Two Candle Holders

Pucci Spider Vase with Two Candle Holders

$2,578Sale Price / set|50% Off

Pucci Spider Vase with Two Candle Holders

By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci

Located in Munich, DE

Gorgeous painted ceramic vase plus two candle holders with gold trimmings in relief in spider form by Pucci.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp
Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp

Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp

By Serge Mouille

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Spider five broken arms ceiling lamp designed by Serge Mouille / collection Serge Mouille.

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Aranae Ex-Machina - Spider Bronze Sculpture - Unique Piece
Aranae Ex-Machina - Spider Bronze Sculpture - Unique Piece

Aranae Ex-Machina - Spider Bronze Sculpture - Unique Piece

By Alain BELLINO

Located in Miami, FL

I was born in Nice in 1955. In the 80’s, I discovered the world of metal and ornamentation in my father’s workshop where I learnt gold and silver plating and bronze restoration. Aft...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Spider Vintage Pin Brooch in Gold, Early 1900s
Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Spider Vintage Pin Brooch in Gold, Early 1900s

Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Spider Vintage Pin Brooch in Gold, Early 1900s

Located in Milford, DE

An exquisite spider brooch. This Russian pin is the perfect accessory, featuring an amber body set on a goldtone setting and accented with two round black eyes. The twisted wire legs...

Category

20th Century Russian Brooches

Materials

Amber

Tiffany Studios New York "Spider" Leaded Glass Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Spider" Leaded Glass Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Spider" Leaded Glass Table Lamp

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp
Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp

Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp

By Serge Mouille

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Spider five broken arms ceiling lamp designed by Serge Mouille / collection Serge Mouille.

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp
Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp

Serge Mouille Spider Five Broken Arms Ceiling Lamp

By Serge Mouille

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Spider five broken arms ceiling lamp designed by Serge Mouille / collection Serge Mouille.

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist
Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Art Nouveau Blue Spider Lamp by Unknown European Artist

Located in Palm Beach, FL

European spider table lamp, c. 1925. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard pa...

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Carmen" Bone Opal Diamond Amethyst Spider Pendant Necklace
CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Carmen" Bone Opal Diamond Amethyst Spider Pendant Necklace

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Carmen" Bone Opal Diamond Amethyst Spider Pendant Necklace

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

Carmen Rosary Necklace consists of: -42" to 45" length, - honey tiger's eye round smooth grade AAA+ - bone round smooth beads - skull hematite beads - polki diamonds, - opal, diamond...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, St...

American Mission Bronze Spider Web Filigree Box, Hand-Crafted, USA
American Mission Bronze Spider Web Filigree Box, Hand-Crafted, USA

American Mission Bronze Spider Web Filigree Box, Hand-Crafted, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Mission Tiffany rectangular bronze spider web filigree box with glass panel interior

Category

20th Century American Shaker Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pave Diamond Spider Web Earring 925 Silver Fine Diamond Earring
Pave Diamond Spider Web Earring 925 Silver Fine Diamond Earring

Pave Diamond Spider Web Earring 925 Silver Fine Diamond Earring

Located in Chicago, IL

Pave Diamond Spider Web Earring 925 Silver Fine Diamond Earring Birthday Gift. Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...

Category

2010s Indian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold

Italian Spider Chandelier by Apsara, Customizable Design, New, 2026
Italian Spider Chandelier by Apsara, Customizable Design, New, 2026

Italian Spider Chandelier by Apsara, Customizable Design, New, 2026

By Apsara

Located in Carpinteria, CA

Multiple arm and light chandelier with directed shades and lights. Fully customizable with multiple layers, sizing and finishes. The kitchen installation images (with wood flooring)...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Metal

Spider Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Ruby Design by Ella Gafter
Spider Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Ruby Design by Ella Gafter

Spider Brooch Pin Diamonds Tahitian Pearl Ruby Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The spider brooch with diamonds features a Tahitian pearl of 16.5mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not been en...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Galbee 2961 Two-Tone Burgundy Spider Dial Auto 29mm
Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Galbee 2961 Two-Tone Burgundy Spider Dial Auto 29mm

Vintage 1980s Cartier Santos Galbee 2961 Two-Tone Burgundy Spider Dial Auto 29mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Key Specifications Reference: 2961 Model: Santos Galbee Year: 1980s Movement: Automatic Case Size: 29x41mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold, 18 Lin...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

18 Karat WG Spider Brooch with 1.00Ct Diamonds and 1.97Ct Yellow Sapphires
18 Karat WG Spider Brooch with 1.00Ct Diamonds and 1.97Ct Yellow Sapphires

18 Karat WG Spider Brooch with 1.00Ct Diamonds and 1.97Ct Yellow Sapphires

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

The spider measures 1.25" .The setting is a combination of white and yellow gold.

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Spider Brooch Pin with Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
Spider Brooch Pin with Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

Spider Brooch Pin with Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The spider brooch features a large South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and high luster have not been enha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Crystal, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Spider Brooch Pin 18mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
Spider Brooch Pin 18mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

Spider Brooch Pin 18mm Tahitian Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The spider brooch features a voluminous pearl of the rare size of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color, silver overtone and lus...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Black Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...

Vintage 1980s Cartier Tank Must Vermeil Burgundy Spider Dial Manual 21mm
Vintage 1980s Cartier Tank Must Vermeil Burgundy Spider Dial Manual 21mm

Vintage 1980s Cartier Tank Must Vermeil Burgundy Spider Dial Manual 21mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Key Specs Model: Tank Must Year: 1980s Movement: Manual Wind Case Size: 21x28mm Dial: Burgundy Spider Metal: Vermeil (Gold Plated Sterling Silver) Strap: Leather with Original Carti...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Spider Brooch Pin South Sea Pearl 18mm Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
Spider Brooch Pin South Sea Pearl 18mm Diamond Design by Ella Gafter

Spider Brooch Pin South Sea Pearl 18mm Diamond Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The spider brooch features a voluminous Australian pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enhan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, Pearl...

Spider Brooch Pin South Sea Pearl 18mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
Spider Brooch Pin South Sea Pearl 18mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

Spider Brooch Pin South Sea Pearl 18mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The spider brooch features a voluminous Australian pearl of 18.2mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Spider Brooch Pin with Golden Pearl 17mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
Spider Brooch Pin with Golden Pearl 17mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

Spider Brooch Pin with Golden Pearl 17mm and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The spider brooch features a Golden Pearl of 17mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any way....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Spider Brooch Pin 19mm South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
Spider Brooch Pin 19mm South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

Spider Brooch Pin 19mm South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The spider brooch features a golden pearl of the very rare size of 19mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not bee...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Itsy Bitsy Spider Broach by Shinobu Ichianygi, Rainbow Garnet, 18k, 3.8CTS DIA
Itsy Bitsy Spider Broach by Shinobu Ichianygi, Rainbow Garnet, 18k, 3.8CTS DIA

Itsy Bitsy Spider Broach by Shinobu Ichianygi, Rainbow Garnet, 18k, 3.8CTS DIA

Located in Mission Viejo, CA

A true one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable original creation from the famous “Candy man”, Shinobu Ichianygi. Mr Ichianygi took his natural inclination of making beautiful creations in candy...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Lamp

By Serge Mouille, Editions Serge Mouille

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ceiling wall lamp model 'five fixed arms spider ceiling lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953.

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

Spider Brooch Pin Diamonds South Sea Pearl Onyx Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
Spider Brooch Pin Diamonds South Sea Pearl Onyx Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter

Spider Brooch Pin Diamonds South Sea Pearl Onyx Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The spider brooch with diamonds features a voluminous Australian pearl of 18.2mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster hav...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sliced Opal & Blue Sapphire Earrings with Spider & Web Design in Pave Diamonds
Sliced Opal & Blue Sapphire Earrings with Spider & Web Design in Pave Diamonds

Sliced Opal & Blue Sapphire Earrings with Spider & Web Design in Pave Diamonds

By Artisan NYC

Located in New York, NY

18kt:1.72gms, Diamond:2.91cts, Silver:12.40gms, BlueSapphire:1.80cts, OpalDoublet:9.20cts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp

By Serge Mouille

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ceiling wall lamp model 'Five Fixed Arms Spider Wall Lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953.

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp
Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp

Serge Mouille Mid-Century Modern White Five Fixed Arms Spider Ceiling Wall Lamp

By Serge Mouille

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Ceiling wall lamp model 'five fixed arms spider wall lamp' designed by Serge Mouille in 1953.

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze, Steel

Vintage 18k yellow gold diamond quartz mesh necklace
Vintage 18k yellow gold diamond quartz mesh necklace

Vintage 18k yellow gold diamond quartz mesh necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Three soft ropes of knitted gold mesh drape from toggle-bar fittings on this necklace, each tube woven so finely that it moves like fabric, with tiny glints of clear quartz caught in...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Spiderweb Pendant of 18k and 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Antique Spiderweb Pendant of 18k and 14k Gold, Circa 1890

Antique Spiderweb Pendant of 18k and 14k Gold, Circa 1890

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A striking pendant featuring a finely detailed spider resting upon an intricate web of gold. The spider was originally part of an antique stickpin dating to 1890 and features an amet...

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont 78097 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
Cartier Santos Dumont 78097 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch

Cartier Santos Dumont 78097 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Cartier Santos-Dumont 78097, a circa 1970 yellow gold wristwatch with a white spidering "Paris" dial manual-winding calibre 78-1 movement with 17 jewels, 18k yellow gold case secured...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron Rope Round Marble Top Low Tables - Pair
Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron Rope Round Marble Top Low Tables - Pair

Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Iron Rope Round Marble Top Low Tables - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Item features round marble tops with beautiful veins and gold gilt iron rope form "Spider" leg base with scrolling feet and lower tier.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Flamingo Motif Needlepoint Embroidery Mules Slippers 36
CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Flamingo Motif Needlepoint Embroidery Mules Slippers 36

CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Flamingo Motif Needlepoint Embroidery Mules Slippers 36

By Charlotte Olympia

Located in Switzerland, CH

Showcase yours with cropped den • Flamingo design • Round toe • Signature gold Charlotte Olympia spider web logo on the leather sole • Slip-on style • Size 36 • Made in Italy • Com...

Category

2010s Italian Slippers

ULTRARARE NEW Charlotte Olympia Suede Chinese Zodiac Pig Loafers Slippers 39 猪
ULTRARARE NEW Charlotte Olympia Suede Chinese Zodiac Pig Loafers Slippers 39 猪

ULTRARARE NEW Charlotte Olympia Suede Chinese Zodiac Pig Loafers Slippers 39 猪

By Charlotte Olympia

Located in Switzerland, CH

CHARLOTTE’S INSPIRATION • Suede upper leather with metallic pig hardware • Round toe. • Chinese letter on side • Signature gold Charlotte Olympia spider web logo on the leather sol...

Category

2010s Italian Slippers

A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch
A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch

A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch

Located in London, GB

A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch, consisting of a pearl-set turtle and a pearl-set spider with cabochon-cut ruby-set eyes, to closed back yellow gold mounts, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Antique 10 Carat Amethyst Diamond Spider Insect Pendant Necklace Vintage Gold
Antique 10 Carat Amethyst Diamond Spider Insect Pendant Necklace Vintage Gold

Antique 10 Carat Amethyst Diamond Spider Insect Pendant Necklace Vintage Gold

Located in New York, NY

The Amethyst is a stunning purple gem. The spiders eyes are round Diamonds. The jewels are set in 10 Karat Yellow Gold.

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Spider For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold spider you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 93 antique edition and 48 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a gold spider 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 spider has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Ella Gafter and Asch Grossbardt are consistently popular. A gold spider of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 68, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a gold spider, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Gold Spider?

On average, a gold spider at 1stDibs sells for $2,600, while they’re typically $142 on the low end and $117,500 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.