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Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Pin, Circa 1960
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Pin, Circa 1960

Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tie Pin, Circa 1960

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A vintage Cartier 18 karat yellow gold tie pin, circa 1960. This elegant tie pin by Cartier

Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Vanity Items

Materials

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

Mid-19th Century Gold and Enamelled Brooch with Miniature
Mid-19th Century Gold and Enamelled Brooch with Miniature

Mid-19th Century Gold and Enamelled Brooch with Miniature

Located in Paris, FR

collar and bow. The jacket is open over a white shirt adorned with a gold tie pin. The background

Category

Antique 1830s French Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Vintage Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Money Clip or Tie Pin Signed 728222
Vintage Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Money Clip or Tie Pin Signed 728222

Vintage Cartier Trinity 18K Tri-Color Gold Money Clip or Tie Pin Signed 728222

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

-Color Gold Trinity Tie Pin. Drawing inspiration from one of the Maison’s most iconic designs, this piece

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

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

Porcelain natural pearl pin tie in 14k gold, Edwardian tie pin, diamond
Porcelain natural pearl pin tie in 14k gold, Edwardian tie pin, diamond

Porcelain natural pearl pin tie in 14k gold, Edwardian tie pin, diamond

Located in PARIS, FR

Porcelain natural pearl tie pin tie in 14 karat gold. This Belle Époque pin features a fine, creamy

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Tower Tie Pin
14k Yellow Gold Tower Tie Pin

14k Yellow Gold Tower Tie Pin

$352Sale Price|20% Off

14k Yellow Gold Tower Tie Pin

Located in New York, NY

Make a bold statement with this exquisite 14k yellow gold tower pin, Weighing 3.9 grams expertly

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Tie Pin – 18k Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tie Pin – 18k Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Tie Pin – 18k Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Berlin, DE

A symbol of classic elegance and timeless craftsmanship: This exclusive tie pin by Tiffany & Co. is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold American Flag Tie Pin
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold American Flag Tie Pin

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold American Flag Tie Pin

By Cartier

Located in Broomall, PA

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold American Flag Tie Pin Crafted with Cartier’s precise artistry, this

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Gold Tone  Tie Round Pin
Christian Dior Gold Tone  Tie Round Pin

Christian Dior Gold Tone Tie Round Pin

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Dior gold-tone tie logo round pin featuring front round “CD”, a back pin opening. In

Category

1990s French Brooches

Yellow Gold Bow Convertible Brooch/Pendant Pin - 14k Tied Ribbon Pin
Yellow Gold Bow Convertible Brooch/Pendant Pin - 14k Tied Ribbon Pin

Yellow Gold Bow Convertible Brooch/Pendant Pin - 14k Tied Ribbon Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Men's Tie Pin
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Men's Tie Pin

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Men's Tie Pin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A minimalist tie pin crafted in 14k yellow gold. The design features clean lines and a smooth

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Essepi Bow Tie 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
Essepi Bow Tie 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch

Essepi Bow Tie 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

Essepi Bow Tie 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch. Essepi by Eugenio Pavan of Vicenza, Italy Rare piece

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Gold Tone Square Tie Tack Pin
Christian Dior Gold Tone Square Tie Tack Pin

Christian Dior Gold Tone Square Tie Tack Pin

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Dior Gold-tone square tie tack pin featuring a square shape, a gold-tone “Dior” in the

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

18k Yellow Gold Tie Tack/Lapel Pin Mexican Opal
18k Yellow Gold Tie Tack/Lapel Pin Mexican Opal

18k Yellow Gold Tie Tack/Lapel Pin Mexican Opal

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our stunning Mexican Opal Hexagonal Lapel Pin/Tie Tack, a refined accessory crafted to

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NOURY (attributed to) Yellow gold chimera Neo-Renaissance tie pin
NOURY (attributed to) Yellow gold chimera Neo-Renaissance tie pin

NOURY (attributed to) Yellow gold chimera Neo-Renaissance tie pin

Located in PARIS, FR

Attributed to Noury - Yellow gold chimera tie pin Neo-Renaissance Round tie pin in 18k yellow gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Pin 14k Y Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Pin 14k Y Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Pin 14k Y Gold

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Pin 14k Y Gold 4.79 mm M298 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto

Category

1990s Japanese Vanity Items

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin

Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin Solid 18K White Gold Bow-tie form brooch

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Jade Pearl Garnet Fruit Fly Small Tie Pin
14k Gold Jade Pearl Garnet Fruit Fly Small Tie Pin

14k Gold Jade Pearl Garnet Fruit Fly Small Tie Pin

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 14K yellow gold insect tie pin. It depicts a green jade measuring 8.3mm x 5.8mm (body

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Skull and Bones Lapel Pin / Tie Tack
18k Yellow Gold Skull and Bones Lapel Pin / Tie Tack

18k Yellow Gold Skull and Bones Lapel Pin / Tie Tack

Located in New York, NY

Make a bold statement with our 18k Yellow Gold Skull and Bones Lapel Pin/Tie Tack, a fusion of edgy

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Initial AF Diamonds Tie Track Pin 14kt Gold posh 12556
Initial AF Diamonds Tie Track Pin 14kt Gold posh 12556

Initial AF Diamonds Tie Track Pin 14kt Gold posh 12556

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

0.30ct natural round brilliamt diamonds pin g-color vs-2 clarity 14kt white gold 1.6 grams 15 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Enamel and 15 Carat Yellow Gold Indian Chief Tie Pin
Antique Enamel and 15 Carat Yellow Gold Indian Chief Tie Pin

Antique Enamel and 15 Carat Yellow Gold Indian Chief Tie Pin

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 15 karat gold. The exceptional tie pin is the

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co Estate Money Clip Tie Pin Sterling Silver + 14K Gold
Tiffany & Co Estate Money Clip Tie Pin Sterling Silver + 14K Gold

Tiffany & Co Estate Money Clip Tie Pin Sterling Silver + 14K Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Money Clip Tie Pin made of Sterling Silver + 14K Gold TIF775

Category

1990s American Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin

Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin

By Mikimoto

Located in Baltimore, MD

Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 7.36

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Camel with Riders Brooch Tie-Pin Chain
Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Camel with Riders Brooch Tie-Pin Chain

Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Camel with Riders Brooch Tie-Pin Chain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A fanciful brooch or tie-pin featuring a caravan of camels crafted in 18k yellow gold. Each camel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Moonstone Cameo Child Head Emerald Gold Tie Stick Pin
Antique Moonstone Cameo Child Head Emerald Gold Tie Stick Pin

Antique Moonstone Cameo Child Head Emerald Gold Tie Stick Pin

Located in Munich, Bavaria

gold and decorated with eight emeralds. The highly unusual pin has been executed around 1900 and is

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Cartier Juste un Clou 18k Rose Gold Nail Stick Tie Pin
Cartier Juste un Clou 18k Rose Gold Nail Stick Tie Pin

Cartier Juste un Clou 18k Rose Gold Nail Stick Tie Pin

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Classic Juste Un Clou stick pin by Cartier, made in 18k rose gold. Comes in original box. Pin is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Estate Circa 1918 Tie Bar / hair pin 14kt Gold Bright Tourmaline
Estate Circa 1918 Tie Bar / hair pin 14kt Gold Bright Tourmaline

Estate Circa 1918 Tie Bar / hair pin 14kt Gold Bright Tourmaline

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

estate tie bar / hair clip / brooch pin 7 x 3mm natural emerald cut tourmaline 2.4 inches long

Category

Vintage 1910s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Tie Pin, c.1900s
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Tie Pin, c.1900s

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Tie Pin, c.1900s

Located in London, GB

This charming tie pin dates back to the 1900s. At it’s centre sits a natural pearl surrounded by

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Lapis Lazuli and enamel croquet brooch, tie pin, 15k gold
Antique Lapis Lazuli and enamel croquet brooch, tie pin, 15k gold

Antique Lapis Lazuli and enamel croquet brooch, tie pin, 15k gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

pin. Designed as a croquet mallet, ball and hoop the mallet is crafted from rich 15ct gold, the hoop

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Tie Pin 18k Y Gold 0.05 Carat
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Tie Pin 18k Y Gold 0.05 Carat

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Tie Pin 18k Y Gold 0.05 Carat

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Tie Pin 18k Y Gold 0.05 Ct 7.20 mm M292 This elegant Authentic

Category

1990s Japanese Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Ruby Road Runner Tie Tack Lapel Pin
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Ruby Road Runner Tie Tack Lapel Pin

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Ruby Road Runner Tie Tack Lapel Pin

Located in beverly hills, CA

Gorgeous vintage 14K yellow gold roadrunner bird brooch with a natural ruby eye. Handmade and one

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meteorite with Diamond Tie Pin Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Meteorite with Diamond Tie Pin Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

Meteorite with Diamond Tie Pin Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Meteorite with Diamond 0.07 carat Tie Pin set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Yves Saint Tie Pin, Gold Plate & Steel, logo “Circa 1990s”
Rare Vintage Yves Saint Tie Pin, Gold Plate & Steel, logo “Circa 1990s”

Rare Vintage Yves Saint Tie Pin, Gold Plate & Steel, logo “Circa 1990s”

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Logo Tie Pin In Box gold plate and stainless steel tie pin featuring

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold & Sterling Silver Bow-Tie Brooch or Pin
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold & Sterling Silver Bow-Tie Brooch or Pin

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Gold & Sterling Silver Bow-Tie Brooch or Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Tiffany & Co. 14k gold and sterling silver bow-tie brooch or pin. With twisted

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin
Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin

Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin

Located in London, GB

. Could be able to wear as tie pin. Completed by pin stem with closure and pendant hook Tested as 15

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Filigree Bow Tie Brooch or Pin
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Filigree Bow Tie Brooch or Pin

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Aquamarine Filigree Bow Tie Brooch or Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Edwardian gold and aquamarine pin in the form of a bow tie. With a round light blue

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold

5.00 Carat Natural Pearl and Old European Diamond Tie Pin 18K Yellow Gold
5.00 Carat Natural Pearl and Old European Diamond Tie Pin 18K Yellow Gold

5.00 Carat Natural Pearl and Old European Diamond Tie Pin 18K Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

precision and care, the tie pin is set in 18K yellow gold, weighing 14.02 grams. The warm and rich tones of

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold
Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold

Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Wonderful intense pink natural orient pearl mounted as a gold stick pin. The pearl is mounted in a

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

2ct Natural diamonds Pin / Tie Bar & Shirt Chain 14kt Vintage
2ct Natural diamonds Pin / Tie Bar & Shirt Chain 14kt Vintage

2ct Natural diamonds Pin / Tie Bar & Shirt Chain 14kt Vintage

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Statement 2ct. natural diamonds tie bar & shirt chain Can be used as pin Rounds, Old

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A collection of ten Danish tie pins in sterling silver and gold-plated metal.
A collection of ten Danish tie pins in sterling silver and gold-plated metal.

A collection of ten Danish tie pins in sterling silver and gold-plated metal.

Located in bronshoj, DK

A collection of ten Danish tie pins in sterling silver and gold-plated metal. Modernist design. Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mikimoto Set of 3 Pearl Cufflinks and Tie Pin in 18 Karat White Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Set of 3 Pearl Cufflinks and Tie Pin in 18 Karat White Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Set of 3 Pearl Cufflinks and Tie Pin in 18 Karat White Gold

By Mikimoto

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat White Gold (cufflinks), Stainless Steel (tie pin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Yellow Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Tie Brooch Pin Over 7 Carat
Yellow Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Tie Brooch Pin Over 7 Carat

Yellow Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Tie Brooch Pin Over 7 Carat

Located in Tustin, CA

Dazzling, stylized bow tie or bow is depicted in an 18 karat yellow gold, yellow sapphire and white

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Tie Pin in Silver and 14k Yellow Gold GIA Report
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Tie Pin in Silver and 14k Yellow Gold GIA Report

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Tie Pin in Silver and 14k Yellow Gold GIA Report

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fabulous antique tie pin featuring nine natural white button and semi-baroque pearls and old mine

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Stick/Tie Pin, Fox Head with Ruby Eyes set in 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Vintage Stick/Tie Pin, Fox Head with Ruby Eyes set in 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Vintage Stick/Tie Pin, Fox Head with Ruby Eyes set in 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in London, GB

Sweet, edgy, and boho pin, creative and fun to wear, charming with this 9 carat yellow gold pin in

Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Owl on Branch Tie Tac Pin Vintage 14 Karat Gold Men's Fine Estate Bird Jewelry
Owl on Branch Tie Tac Pin Vintage 14 Karat Gold Men's Fine Estate Bird Jewelry

Owl on Branch Tie Tac Pin Vintage 14 Karat Gold Men's Fine Estate Bird Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage owl on a branch tie tac pin (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Vintage BVLGARI Diamond & Hematite Cufflinks and Tie Pin Set in 18K Yellow/Pink
Vintage BVLGARI Diamond & Hematite Cufflinks and Tie Pin Set in 18K Yellow/Pink

Vintage BVLGARI Diamond & Hematite Cufflinks and Tie Pin Set in 18K Yellow/Pink

By Bulgari

Located in Tokyo, JP

Yellow Gold, Pink Gold ■Weight: Cuffs about 14.4g, Tie pin about 9.0g (Approx) ■Dimensions: Tie Pin

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Harry Roa Large Modernist Tie Tack Pin with Diamonds and Cabochon Gemstone
14K Harry Roa Large Modernist Tie Tack Pin with Diamonds and Cabochon Gemstone

14K Harry Roa Large Modernist Tie Tack Pin with Diamonds and Cabochon Gemstone

By Harry Roa

Located in Big Bend, WI

14K yellow gold modernist tie tack made by Harry Roa. The tie tack measures 2 1/2" long and

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Tie Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold tie pin you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect gold tie pin may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing gold tie pin — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A gold tie pin can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 27 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and antique cushion cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a gold tie pin, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Tie Pin?

Prices for a gold tie pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $119 and can go as high as $24,803, while this accessory, on average, fetches $941.

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.

Questions About Gold Tie Pin
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tie pin can go by various names including tie clip, tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp. No matter what you call it, the purpose is the same—it attaches the tie to the shirt front, preventing it from moving around and keeping the wearer’s look sleek and smooth. Shop a collection of vintage and new tie pins from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wear a vintage tie pin, position the pin between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt. Then, slip the pin through both layers of the tie. Finally, secure the backing. Find a range of vintage tie pins on 1stDibs.