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Massive Spider Web Wall Sculpture
Massive Spider Web Wall Sculpture

Massive Spider Web Wall Sculpture

Located in TUJUNGA, CA

Constructed metal spider web wall sculpture. Six feet diameter. Gold finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art

Antique Victorian Diamond Enamelled Spider Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond Enamelled Spider Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond Enamelled Spider Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

It's a good size (3.8cm across), and is finely worked in 15 karat gold. STONES Rubies and Diamonds MEASUREMENTS 3.8 x 3.0cm WEIGHT 6.3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Victorian 9ct Gold Green Rhinestone and Blue Topaz Spider Brooch, Circa 1890
Victorian 9ct Gold Green Rhinestone and Blue Topaz Spider Brooch, Circa 1890

Victorian 9ct Gold Green Rhinestone and Blue Topaz Spider Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

This pretty Victorian 9ct yellow gold gem set spider brooch dates from circa 1890 where it was hand crafted in England.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal, Diamond, and Garnet Spider Pin
Antique Opal, Diamond, and Garnet Spider Pin

Antique Opal, Diamond, and Garnet Spider Pin

Located in New York, NY

Water opal and Mexican fire opal spider pin with diamond-studded legs and demantoid garnet eyes, mounted in gold and platinum.

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 14k Gold

Chaumet Attrape-Moi Spider Diamond Pink Opal 18k Rose Gold Single Earrings
Chaumet Attrape-Moi Spider Diamond Pink Opal 18k Rose Gold Single Earrings

Chaumet Attrape-Moi Spider Diamond Pink Opal 18k Rose Gold Single Earrings

By Chaumet

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Chaumet's Attrape-moi stud earring is graceful and sophisticated. The spider-shaped carving is styled with opal gemstone and a diamond as the face.

Category

2010s Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold

Lipten SPIDER MONKEY 18K GOLD 5.6 CT DIAMOND BROOCH PIN
Lipten SPIDER MONKEY 18K GOLD 5.6 CT DIAMOND BROOCH PIN

Lipten SPIDER MONKEY 18K GOLD 5.6 CT DIAMOND BROOCH PIN

By Albert Lipten

Located in New York, NY

A fine 18 karat gold, diamond and Bois D'amourette brooch - pin by Albert Lipten, of New York, in the shape of a spider monkey, the monkey climbing a branch of Bois d'Amourette, an e...

Category

American Brooches

A Victorian Ruby Rose Diamond Spider Brooch
A Victorian Ruby Rose Diamond Spider Brooch

A Victorian Ruby Rose Diamond Spider Brooch

Located in London, GB

Naturalistically modelled as the Victorians loved to do, this spider is mounted with two good colour Rubies and with a surround of thirteen Rose Diamonds and Rose Diamond eyes. The c...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Vendome Louis Cartier 3 Ors Three 18k Golds 81004 Spider Dial
Cartier Trinity Vendome Louis Cartier 3 Ors Three 18k Golds 81004 Spider Dial

Cartier Trinity Vendome Louis Cartier 3 Ors Three 18k Golds 81004 Spider Dial

By Cartier

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

STRAP : Strap : New Fleurus black leather strap Buckle : Cartier gold plated buckle CASE DIMENSION(S) : 25 x 31 mm DIAL : White dial with black roman numerals and black railroad ty...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent XtraLarge Spider Pin 5 5/8 in 43cts Diamonds Gold SilverTremblant c
Magnificent XtraLarge Spider Pin 5 5/8 in 43cts Diamonds Gold SilverTremblant c

Magnificent XtraLarge Spider Pin 5 5/8 in 43cts Diamonds Gold SilverTremblant c

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Magnificent Large 43 Carats Diamonds Tremblant Spider Brooch Pin This amazing spider pin is the largest, most incredable pin I've ever seen! I took this picture of me wearing this...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Opal Spider Fly Necklace, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Opal Spider Fly Necklace, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Opal Spider Fly Necklace, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous 9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Opal necklace is Circa 1900. The pendant depicts a spider chasing a fly with a 2ct Opal ad...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

An American Enamel Ruby Diamond Spider Brooch
An American Enamel Ruby Diamond Spider Brooch

An American Enamel Ruby Diamond Spider Brooch

Located in London, GB

The thorax is set with six Diamonds and with Ruby eyes and the abdomen is attractively decorated with chevrons of blue, green and white Enamel. Measuring 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 i...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Chaumet Attrape-Moi Spider Web Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold with Diamonds
Chaumet Attrape-Moi Spider Web Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold with Diamonds

Chaumet Attrape-Moi Spider Web Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold with Diamonds

By Chaumet

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Length: 16.50 - 15.00 ", Pendant Length: 1.60 ", Pendant Width: 1.40 " Designer: Chaumet Model: Attrape-Moi Spider Web Pendant Necklace 18K ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

14K Gold Double Chain Link Bracelet with Giant Two Sided Spider and Fly Charm
14K Gold Double Chain Link Bracelet with Giant Two Sided Spider and Fly Charm

14K Gold Double Chain Link Bracelet with Giant Two Sided Spider and Fly Charm

Located in Chicago, IL

This substantial, 14k yellow gold link bracelet is made from two attached chains with plain links that are accented by twisted sections of gold with alternating smooth and textured s...

Category

Vintage 1950s Post-War Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

"Spider" Gilded Bronze Dining Chairs, Set of Six
"Spider" Gilded Bronze Dining Chairs, Set of Six

"Spider" Gilded Bronze Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Located in Firenze, IT

Sculptural dining chairs realized in gilded bronze, black and white velvet seat cushion.

Category

2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian Spider Brooch Platinum Sapphire Aquamarine Scottish Boxed
Antique Edwardian Spider Brooch Platinum Sapphire Aquamarine Scottish Boxed

Antique Edwardian Spider Brooch Platinum Sapphire Aquamarine Scottish Boxed

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The stone was once believed to be the treasure of Mermaids and was used as a token of happiness and good fortune. The spider and front of the bar are fashioned in Platinum and backe...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Charlotte Olympia Multicolor Perspex Spider Pandora Box Clutch
Charlotte Olympia Multicolor Perspex Spider Pandora Box Clutch

Charlotte Olympia Multicolor Perspex Spider Pandora Box Clutch

By Charlotte Olympia

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The clutch is crafted from perspex and features a multicolour abstract pattern on it. On the top is a gold-tone spider motif that acts as the closure and looks amazing.

Category

2010s English Clutches

Antique Aquamarine & Ruby Spider Insect Brooch - Fine Quality - circa 1910
Antique Aquamarine & Ruby Spider Insect Brooch - Fine Quality - circa 1910

Antique Aquamarine & Ruby Spider Insect Brooch - Fine Quality - circa 1910

Located in Preston, Lancashire

This exemplary gold antique spider brooch features an oval facet cut 1-carat aquamarine and round cut ruby.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 9k Gold

Cartier Tank Large GM LM Must de Cartier LC Classic Spider Dial Railway Vermeil
Cartier Tank Large GM LM Must de Cartier LC Classic Spider Dial Railway Vermeil

Cartier Tank Large GM LM Must de Cartier LC Classic Spider Dial Railway Vermeil

By Cartier

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

Size : Large GM LM The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case back photography. CASE MATERIAL: Gold plated on sterling silver gold plated (Vermeil) Dial, case and moveme...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Cobweb 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Bracelet Cuff
Cobweb 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Bracelet Cuff

Cobweb 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Bracelet Cuff

By Bibi van der Velden

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Cobweb Cuff Bracelet, by Bibi van der Velden, is made of 18k White Gold, set with White, Brown and Grey Diamonds. It includes delicate 18k White Gold chains and diamond-set spide...

Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Charlotte Olympia Black Suede Miss Muffet Flat Sandals Size 41
Charlotte Olympia Black Suede Miss Muffet Flat Sandals Size 41

Charlotte Olympia Black Suede Miss Muffet Flat Sandals Size 41

By Charlotte Olympia

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Bringing Charlotte Olympia's iconic motif in a cool wearable way, these suede sandals feature a cut-out caged design that looks like a spider's web. It features gold-tone spider char...

Category

2010s Sandals

Sunburst Mirror
Sunburst Mirror

Sunburst Mirror

Sold|$1,250

Sunburst Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual sunburst mirror with grey mirror in center. "Rays" are gold metal with black spider veining

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Rare Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Bubbles Pattern Malfrey Pot Ginger Jar
Rare Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Bubbles Pattern Malfrey Pot Ginger Jar

Rare Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Bubbles Pattern Malfrey Pot Ginger Jar

By Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Top of lid has a bright, large Golden Orb spider at the centre of the spider’s gold web on white, surrounded by Pixies and winged fairies on the dark background.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Jars

Set of Four Fabric Shield Back Sconce or Lamp Shades in Fortuny Orsini Fabric
Set of Four Fabric Shield Back Sconce or Lamp Shades in Fortuny Orsini Fabric

Set of Four Fabric Shield Back Sconce or Lamp Shades in Fortuny Orsini Fabric

By Fortuny

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisitely hand constructed with pattern match and gold contrast trim and gold interior. Frame has spider construction for use with lamps or with candelabra clip (as shown) for scon...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian More Lighting

Materials

Steel

Gold Spider Earrings with Pavé Grey Diamonds
Gold Spider Earrings with Pavé Grey Diamonds

Gold Spider Earrings with Pavé Grey Diamonds

Located in Rome, IT

Gold spider earrings with pavé grey diamonds. Composition: Gold 6,55 gr (18K) 20 grey diamonds 0,35 ct

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond Gold Spider Brooch Pin
Tiffany & Co Diamond Gold Spider Brooch Pin

Tiffany & Co Diamond Gold Spider Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Tiffany & Co 18k gold spider brooch, with approx. 0.50cts in G/VS diamonds.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Gold Spider Bug Pendant Charm - Rose Cut Diamonds & Enamel
Antique Gold Spider Bug Pendant Charm - Rose Cut Diamonds & Enamel

Antique Gold Spider Bug Pendant Charm - Rose Cut Diamonds & Enamel

Located in Danvers, MA

Completely one of a kind, this charming pendant combines an antique enameled gold frame with a swinging and swaying antique gem set gold spider-like bug.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Large Victorian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Aquamarine Spider Brooch
Large Victorian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Aquamarine Spider Brooch

Large Victorian 15ct Gold Amethyst and Aquamarine Spider Brooch

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A beautifully crafted large Victorian 15ct yellow gold spider bar brooch set with an amethyst body and aquamarine crown decoration.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century 9 Carat Gold Sapphire and Topaz Spider Bar Brooch
Early 20th Century 9 Carat Gold Sapphire and Topaz Spider Bar Brooch

Early 20th Century 9 Carat Gold Sapphire and Topaz Spider Bar Brooch

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A beautifully crafted early 20th century 9ct yellow gold spider bar brooch set with a light blue topaz body and a deep blue sapphire adorning his crown.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Attrape-Moi Earrings, Diamond Set Spider's Web with Amethyst Spider
Chaumet Attrape-Moi Earrings, Diamond Set Spider's Web with Amethyst Spider

Chaumet Attrape-Moi Earrings, Diamond Set Spider's Web with Amethyst Spider

By Chaumet

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

The earrings are stamped with the serial number "889276", signed "Chaumet Paris" and are stamped with the French control marks, stamped 750 and test as 18ct white gold. Spider Penda...

Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Small Spider Pendant Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Plated White Sapphires
Small Spider Pendant Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Plated White Sapphires

Small Spider Pendant Yellow Gold Black Rhodium Plated White Sapphires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing this Spider Pendant Yellow Gold Plated White Sapphires - a piece of jewelry that will add a touch of intrigue and elegance to any outfit.

Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Spider Insect Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Amethyst
Spider Insect Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Amethyst

Spider Insect Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Amethyst

Located in Preston, Lancashire

The ring is nicely finished with further gold rhodium polish. It comes carefully presented in a leatherette gift ring box

Category

2010s British Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Red Ruby Eyes Spider on Web 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Tahitian Pearl Red Ruby Eyes Spider on Web 18 Karat Gold Brooch

Tahitian Pearl Red Ruby Eyes Spider on Web 18 Karat Gold Brooch

Located in Bangkok, TH

Tahitian Pearl Spider with Red Ruby Eyes on Web Brooch in 18K Gold Ruby: 0.15ct.

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Carved Rock Quartz Crystal & Sapphire Spider Pendant
Victorian Carved Rock Quartz Crystal & Sapphire Spider Pendant

Victorian Carved Rock Quartz Crystal & Sapphire Spider Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

Four legs emerge from each side of the spider's body, represented by 8 thin yellow gold wires.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier Tank Burgundy Spider Dial 23mm Must de 18K Gold on Silver Unisex Watch
Cartier Tank Burgundy Spider Dial 23mm Must de 18K Gold on Silver Unisex Watch

Cartier Tank Burgundy Spider Dial 23mm Must de 18K Gold on Silver Unisex Watch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Cartier Must De Tank Vermeil 18K Yellow Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Case Cartier Stamped & Hallmarked Vintage Watc...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Paloma Picasso Gem Set Spider Motif Brooch
Paloma Picasso Gem Set Spider Motif Brooch

Paloma Picasso Gem Set Spider Motif Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare Paloma Picasso design for Tiffany & Co. Black onyx, garnet and diamonds decorate this beautiful detailed design. A signature show stopper. 1 5/8th of an inch.

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, 18k Gold

Carlo Giuliano Antique Star Sapphire "Spider & Web" Brooch
Carlo Giuliano Antique Star Sapphire "Spider & Web" Brooch

Carlo Giuliano Antique Star Sapphire "Spider & Web" Brooch

By Carlo Giuliano

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A simply stunning, and really quite unusual, Giuliano brooch modelled as a spider on its web. The craftsmanship is (of course) exceptional, with a superb level or detail/realism.

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Turquoise Matrix Spider and Web Pendant Necklace
Antique Victorian Turquoise Matrix Spider and Web Pendant Necklace

Antique Victorian Turquoise Matrix Spider and Web Pendant Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

Modelled in 15 karat gold throughout, and offered on a period gold chain.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise Matrix, 15k Gold

18k Yellow and White Web Spider Cufflinks by John Landrum Bryant
18k Yellow and White Web Spider Cufflinks by John Landrum Bryant

18k Yellow and White Web Spider Cufflinks by John Landrum Bryant

By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant

Located in New York, NY

18k. Yellow and White Web with Web Ball as Back. These come in a unique custom made box designed by Prince John Landrum Bryant, ready for you, or for a very special gift. They were m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k 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.