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18K White Gold Thai Sapphire & Diamond Ring
18K White Gold Thai Sapphire & Diamond Ring

18K White Gold Thai Sapphire & Diamond Ring

By Unbranded

Located in Sewickley, PA

This striking ring is crafted in luxurious 18k white gold and showcases a vivid 2.30 carat Thai

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Very Large Gilt Thai Standing Buddha
Very Large Gilt Thai Standing Buddha

Very Large Gilt Thai Standing Buddha

Located in San Marino, CA

A very large gold Thai standing Buddha featuring intricate inset glass detailing. Supported by a

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20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Thai Oval Rubies  and Diamond White Gold Estate Ring
Thai Oval Rubies  and Diamond White Gold Estate Ring

Thai Oval Rubies and Diamond White Gold Estate Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This exquisite 18kt White Gold Thai Oval Rubies and Diamond Estate Ring is sure to take your breath

Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Italian 18K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring (2002)
Italian 18K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring (2002)

Italian 18K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring (2002)

Located in Firenze, FI

A striking Italian ring crafted in 18K gold (13.700 grams), showcasing a vivid Thai blue sapphire

Category

Early 2000s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold 11 mm South Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring
18k Gold 11 mm South Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring

18k Gold 11 mm South Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

night. Marked 750 for 18k solid gold. Thailand has been known to produce many high-quality pearls. This

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20th Century Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

18k Gold 11 mm Free Form South Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring
18k Gold 11 mm Free Form South Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring

18k Gold 11 mm Free Form South Sea Pearl Solitaire Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

occasions, most preferably at during the night. Marked 750 for 18k solid gold. Thailand has been known to

Category

20th Century Thai Solitaire Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

18k White Gold 10.4 mm Golden South Sea Pearl & 0.03ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
18k White Gold 10.4 mm Golden South Sea Pearl & 0.03ct Diamond Cocktail Ring

18k White Gold 10.4 mm Golden South Sea Pearl & 0.03ct Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

special occasions, most preferably at during the night. Marked 750 for 18k solid white gold. Thailand has

Category

20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th Century - Rattanakosin period.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

krt. gold Abhaya mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin period.  

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thai Bronze Monk Statue from Thailand
Antique Thai Bronze Monk Statue from Thailand

Antique Thai Bronze Monk Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin period A special

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Special Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand
Special Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Special Antique Bronze Thai Buddha Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 110 cm high Maximum width is 41 cm Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from

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Antique Early 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Special antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Thailand
Special antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Thailand

Special antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

mudra Originating from Thailand Late 15th / early 16th century Lanna style Very special !

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

14-15th century Thai Buddha from Thailand  Original Buddhas
14-15th century Thai Buddha from Thailand  Original Buddhas

14-15th century Thai Buddha from Thailand Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

15 cm Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 14-15th century North Thailand The base would have

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Old Siam / Thai Cast Bronze Ayuttaya Buddha
Antique Old Siam / Thai Cast Bronze Ayuttaya Buddha

Antique Old Siam / Thai Cast Bronze Ayuttaya Buddha

Located in San Diego, CA

Old Siam / Thai cast bronze Ayuttaya Buddha, circa 1960s. The piece has a rich patina with

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bronze Warrior Figure
Thai Bronze Warrior Figure

Thai Bronze Warrior Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

lovely example of traditional metalwork of Thailand. The cast bronze figure depicts a mythical warrior

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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

10th-12thC Transitional Thai Buddha Dvarati to Earliest of Thai Sukhothai
10th-12thC Transitional Thai Buddha Dvarati to Earliest of Thai Sukhothai

10th-12thC Transitional Thai Buddha Dvarati to Earliest of Thai Sukhothai

Located in Ukiah, CA

tradition and the earliest emergence of the Thai Sukhothai style. One could accurately describe it as pre

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Siamese Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha
Thai Siamese Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha

Thai Siamese Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha

Located in Kastrup, DK

A fine Thai Siamese bronze Buddha, seated in dhyanasana (meditation posture) with the right hand in

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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Other Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand
Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand

Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Thai cast bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai kingdom, circa 15th century, Thailand. The

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Thai Bronze Buddha
Large Thai Bronze Buddha

Large Thai Bronze Buddha

$3,200Sale Price|44% Off

Large Thai Bronze Buddha

Located in Greenwich, CT

Large Thai bronze sitting buddha.

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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring
Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring

Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring

Located in London, GB

, including the gold diamond mondop/pagoda ring (see photos). During this visit, the son of the Siamese

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Antique Late 18th Century Thai More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Thai Sanding Bronze Buddha
Thai Sanding Bronze Buddha

Thai Sanding Bronze Buddha

$2,500Sale Price|34% Off

Thai Sanding Bronze Buddha

Located in Greenwich, CT

Thai standing bronze Buddha, benevolent facial expression, beautiful form and lines.

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Early 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Siamese Planter Bowl, Thai, Bronze, Cloisonne, Jardiniere Pot, Victorian
Antique Siamese Planter Bowl, Thai, Bronze, Cloisonne, Jardiniere Pot, Victorian

Antique Siamese Planter Bowl, Thai, Bronze, Cloisonne, Jardiniere Pot, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Siamese planter bowl. A Thai, bronze and cloisonné jardiniere pot, dating to

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Early Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Bronze

Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant Sculpture
Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant Sculpture

Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant Sculpture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Black and Gold Lacquered Thai Elephant sculpture. This small elephant sculpture was handcrafted

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Late 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Blue Topaz Ring, Thailand, 0.90ct
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Blue Topaz Ring, Thailand, 0.90ct

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Blue Topaz Ring, Thailand, 0.90ct

Located in Bangkok, TH

enduring allure. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9-14K Yellow Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai
Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai

Important 19th Century Royal Siam Diamond Cluster Ring Museum-Grade Thai

Located in London, GB

An outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha with Patinated Gold Surface
19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha with Patinated Gold Surface

19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha with Patinated Gold Surface

Located in New York, NY

This quietly stunning Buddha was realized in Thailand during the 19th century. It represents an

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Vajiralongkorn King of Thailand Enamel Gold & Sterling Silver Box
Vajiralongkorn King of Thailand Enamel Gold & Sterling Silver Box

Vajiralongkorn King of Thailand Enamel Gold & Sterling Silver Box

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Thailand Enamel - Gold - Sterling Silver Rare Jewelry Box. Decorative Vintage Box 1990´s Elegant

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1990s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.30ct Oval Cabochon Peridot Ring, Thailand
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.30ct Oval Cabochon Peridot Ring, Thailand

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.30ct Oval Cabochon Peridot Ring, Thailand

Located in Bangkok, TH

Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9-14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique bronze Thai Monk statue - Originalbuddhas
Antique bronze Thai Monk statue - Originalbuddhas

Antique bronze Thai Monk statue - Originalbuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Dhyana mudra 19th century Weight: 10,2 kgs Originating from Thailand Nr

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique U-Thong Buddha from Thailand
Antique U-Thong Buddha from Thailand

Antique U-Thong Buddha from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 19 cm high Very special !! Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 13th

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bell
Thai Bell

Thai Bell

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A bronze Thai Bell from the Dongson Culture (1000 BC-200 AD). The work is unsigned.

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15th Century and Earlier Tribal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha
Large Gilt Bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha

Large Gilt Bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha

Located in Montreal, QC

Large gilt bronze Thai Rattanakosin buddha eyes inlaid with mother pearl

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20th Century Thai Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thai Buddha Head in Bronze
Antique Thai Buddha Head in Bronze

Antique Thai Buddha Head in Bronze

Located in Doylestown, PA

A nicely cast bronze Buddha head from Thailand, 18th century or earlier, now on a custom ebonized

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Antique 18th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

18K Gold 0.50ct Oval Thai Ruby & 0.12ct Diamond Fine Ring
18K Gold 0.50ct Oval Thai Ruby & 0.12ct Diamond Fine Ring

18K Gold 0.50ct Oval Thai Ruby & 0.12ct Diamond Fine Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

This wonderful ring boasts a deep red oval cut ruby of 0.50 carats from Thailand. The stunning oval

Category

20th Century Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

15th Century Thai Bronze Buddha 10207
15th Century Thai Bronze Buddha 10207

15th Century Thai Bronze Buddha 10207

Located in Ukiah, CA

to find a good quality Thai Buddha with so much personality and such a good sense of humor. It's a

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

11.75" Thai Holy Water Naga Bronze
11.75" Thai Holy Water Naga Bronze

11.75" Thai Holy Water Naga Bronze

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a Thai Holy Water bronze vessel. It is finely crafted and detailed. It's 11.75"h x 7" dia

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20th Century Thai Tribal Jars

Materials

Bronze

2.50 Carat Oval Thai Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
2.50 Carat Oval Thai Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings

2.50 Carat Oval Thai Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

-cut Thai rubies. Each ruby boasts a deep crimson hue, radiating warmth and luxury. Encircling the

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Retro Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Fragment, 18th Century
Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Fragment, 18th Century

Antique Thai Bronze Buddha Fragment, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

An antique Thai bronze Buddha fragment on an ebonized wood base, nicely cast and patinated

Category

Antique 18th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Bronze Buddha 24 Carat Gold 19th Century Thailand
Large Antique Bronze Buddha 24 Carat Gold 19th Century Thailand

Large Antique Bronze Buddha 24 Carat Gold 19th Century Thailand

Located in Poperinge, BE

Fantastic authentic and antique bronze Buddha from Thailand from the Rattanakosin period, a large

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Certified 18K White Gold 2.80ct Thai Sapphire & 0.88ct Diamond Statement Ring
Certified 18K White Gold 2.80ct Thai Sapphire & 0.88ct Diamond Statement Ring

Certified 18K White Gold 2.80ct Thai Sapphire & 0.88ct Diamond Statement Ring

Located in เกาะสมุย, TH

Amazing statement ring that boasts a uniquely beautiful Thai sapphire. The oval Thai sapphire is of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Thai Buddha Pendant with Diamond set in 14K Yellow/White Gold Settings
Thai Buddha Pendant with Diamond set in 14K Yellow/White Gold Settings

Thai Buddha Pendant with Diamond set in 14K Yellow/White Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Thai Buddha Pendant with Diamond 0.23 carat set in 14K Yellow/White Gold Settings (chain not

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2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pearl Cluster Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold, Made in Thailand
Natural Pearl Cluster Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold, Made in Thailand

Natural Pearl Cluster Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold, Made in Thailand

Located in Bangkok, TH

. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 9K-14K Yellow Gold (Selectable) Ring Size: US

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, c. 1850
Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, c. 1850

Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Once ornately gilt, this serene bronze seated Buddha was created in Thailand in the mid-19th

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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Thailand 20kt yellow gold ruby ring with a hunting scenes
Ancient Thailand 20kt yellow gold ruby ring with a hunting scenes

Ancient Thailand 20kt yellow gold ruby ring with a hunting scenes

Located in Braintree, GB

A 20kt yellow gold ring from ancient Thailand features a central ruby surrounded by depictions of

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper

SSEF Certified 2.78 carat Thai Heated Ruby
SSEF Certified 2.78 carat Thai Heated Ruby

SSEF Certified 2.78 carat Thai Heated Ruby

By Rewa Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

heart of Thailand, and has been naturally enhanced with heat treatment to bring out its exquisite beauty

Category

2010s Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

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Gold Thai For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gold Thai you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A gold Thai — often made from metal, bronze and gold — can elevate any home. Find 238 options for an antique or vintage gold Thai now, or shop our selection of 34 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gold Thai — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A gold Thai, designed in the Modern, Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one gold Thai that is appealing in its simplicity, but Asian Style, Fabio Ltd and Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Gold Thai?

Prices for a gold Thai start at $70 and top out at $300,116 with the average selling for $2,627.

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.