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H Stern Emerald

Estate H. STERN 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Emerald Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A classic cocktail ring by famous Brazilian designer, H. Stern. It is handcrafted in 18K yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 19k Yellow Gold Amethyst Link Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in uncommon 19k yellow gold, this vintage H. Stern bracelet features richly saturated
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20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold 5.01ct Green Tourmaline Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
This vintage H. Stern ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a stunning 5.01-carat green
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Wreath Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
These elegant vintage earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and designed in the shape of delicate wreaths, symbolizing eternity and grace. Each earring features a circle of rich pu...
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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Diamond Citrine Ametrine Quartz Cocktail Ring 18K Yellow Gold Brazil
By H. Stern
Located in Lisbon, PT
H. Stern Diamond, Citrine and Ametrine Quartz Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Brazil, 21st
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rare H Stern Mid-Century 18K Gold Blue-Green Tourmaline Modernist Brooch Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
by H. Stern, the storied Brazilian jeweler revered worldwide for its cutting-edge designs, impeccable
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage H Stern 15ct Emerald cut Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Designer
Located in Brambleton, US
Vintage H Stern 15ct Emerald cut Aquamarine Diamond Ring 18K White Gold Designer Signed This is
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Early H. Stern Retro 19k Yellow Gold Amethyst Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and rare H Stern cocktail ring showcases a richly colored amethyst set in unusual
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Early 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

H.Stern 18K White Gold 24.91 Ct Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 11.2 Grams Stone: Approx 24.91 Ct (19.0x17.4x11 mm) Aquamarine Face of Ring: 19.7 x 17.5 x 11.5 mm Ring Size: 7 Hallmark: 750, S Item #: BR-1108-112923-05
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ring Sputnik H.Stern Natural 7.5ctw Aquamarine 18K Gold Ø 8.25US /6.2gr
Located in SE
manufactured by H.Stern, Brazil. 18K hallmarks . Metal parts in solid 18K (tested) Yellow Gold Measurements
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

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H Stern 18 Karat Smoky Quartz Emerald Cut Eternity Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
H Stern 18 Karat Smoky Quartz Emerald Cut Eternity Necklace. Shades go from near colorless to brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

H Stern 5.20 Carat Aquamarine and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex Signet Ring
Located in QLD , AU
. Crafted by the Brazilian jeweller - H Stern whose jewels are worn by celebrities worldwide - join the H
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20th Century Brazilian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s H. Stern Heavy 18 Karat Emerald Aquamarine Gemstone Cuff Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
This stunning well made heavy midcentury retro designer bracelet by H. Stern (Brazil) is set in
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Tourmaline, Topaz, Opal, Garnet, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst,...

H. Stern Emerald Oval and White Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful H. Stern estate pendant necklace showcasing a nice big emerald oval and good quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ring by H. Stern. With 14 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity
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20th Century Brazilian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald & Diamond Pendant by H. Stern
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Showcasing a teardrop shaped emerald weighing approximately 1.75 carats, within a diamond frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces

H. Stern 18k Gold 13.10ctw Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Diamond Enhancer Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
condition! Signed inside bail for H. Stern. Stock Number: MK-680201053
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Diamond and Emerald Set of Yellow Gold Bracelet and Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Emerald Set Of A Necklace And Bracelet by H. Stern With Bracelet: 56 Round
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20th Century Brazilian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tourmaline and Diamond Earring by H. Stern
By H. Stern
Located in New Orleans, LA
dazzle beyond measure in these elegant drop earrings by H. Stern. Displaying an attractive deep blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brilliantly Contemporary H. Stern Tourmaline Pendant
By H. Stern
Located in Litchfield, CT
vivid emerald-cut tourmalines in a meticulously detailed, superbly executed heavy gold setting. H. Stern
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1990s Brazilian Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

H. Stern Crystal Emerald Cut octagon and White Diamond Round Ring in 18 Karat
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning estate H. Stern crystal emerald cut octagon and white diamond ring in 18k rose gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Emerald

H. Stern 18K White Gold Emerald & 1.60 TCW Diamond Bow Ring with Box Size 5.5
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.5 Grams Stone: Emerald (3 mm) & Approx 1.60 TCW (0.02 ct) Diamonds Face Of Ring: 19.0 x
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

H. Stern Multicolor Gemstone Rainbow 18K Gold Choker Necklace
By H. Stern
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless piece from the 1980s, inspired by the colors of the rainbow. This H. Stern necklace is
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

H. Stern Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat yellow gold brushed finished ring, designed by H. Stern, set with one 11x9mm emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Green Tourmaline and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 18 karat yellow gold (stamped 750 18K) brushed finish earrings, designed by H. Stern
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20th Century Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H Stern 11.82ctw Aquamarine & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage H Stern aquamarine and diamond ring in 18 karat white
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20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold

1970s H.Stern 18 Karat White Gold with Aquamarine and Diamonds Ring
Located in New York, NY
. Circa 1970 Signed by H.STERN
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Vintage 1970s American More Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold

H Stern Emerald Diamond Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold pendant necklace by H Stern, featuring teardrop emeralds and approx. 1.60ctw in
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20th Century Brazilian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate H. Stern Emerald Cut Topaz Necklace in 18K White Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful necklace by H. Stern with big blue topaz and smokey topaz emerald cuts. Handmade in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, White Gold

H. Stern Citrine Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Darnestown, MD
Interesting setting for this emerald cut citrine ring in which the shank extends around the stone
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Ring by H. Stern
By H. Stern
Located in San Francisco, CA
special maker - H. Stern! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the design is a lovely swirly by pass design, with a
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Tourmaline and Diamond Ring and Earring Set
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
, H.Stern. The beautiful faceted scissor-cut (rectangular step-cut) gems-- 9.30 carats the ring and 11.20
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Estate H. Stern White Crystal and 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful H. Stern cocktail ring with a big emerald cut white crystal. Handmade in 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 18k Yellow Gold GIA Vivid Pink Tourmaline Diamond Floral Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Tourmaline - Emerald Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Pink Color - 16.6ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Stud Earrings with 55 Diamonds, by Hans Stern, 18 Karat Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Emerald Stud Earrings with 55 Diamonds, by Hans Stern, 18 Karat Gold. Pair of earrings in
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20th Century Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate H. Stern Crystal and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular H. Stern crystal emerald cut octagon and white diamond round ring. This piece is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Yellow Gold

H Stern 13ct Aquamarine Ring Vintage 18k White Gold Fine Jewelry Brazil
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish H Stern aquamarine & diamond ring (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 18 karat white gold
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1957 Seaman Schepps Amethyst Gold Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
sale from H.Stern dated 3.18.57. The emerald cut amethyst is measured to weigh over 40 carats
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s H. Stern Emerald Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
weighing approximately 2.00ctw. Crafted by H. Stern, the earrings measure 42mm x 15mm and weigh 11.9 grams.
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1960s H.Stern Multi-Colored Gemstone Gold Flexible Textured Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
-out Bracelet.Signed H.Stern Designed in the 1960's Made In Brazil.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Link Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold

H Stern Aquamarine and Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in QLD , AU
. Fashioned by the Brazilian jewellery house of H Stern, it is expertly crafted in platinum, a simple setting
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20th Century Brazilian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

H. Stern Emerald Cut Aquamarine with Diamonds on a Platinum Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
prestigious company H. Stern
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Vintage 1950s Peruvian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Platinum

1970s H Stern Gold Diamond Emerald Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage 1970s H Stern 18k gold diamond and emerald ring. Ring size is 3, ring top is 19mm x 23mm
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

H Stern 1960 Faceted Emerald Cut Emerald and Oval Cut Blue Topaz Twin Gold Ring
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Weighing Approximately 7 Carats.Stamped With H.Stern Hallmark . All Stones Set In An 18kt Double Prong
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold

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Rare H Stern Pearl Necklace With GIA Report Akoya Pearls
By H. Stern
Located in Media, PA
This elegant H. Stern necklace is a refined addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted with 18k gold, this beaded necklace showcases a double strand of round, white cultured pearls....
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18k White Gold 13.5mm South Sea Pearl & 1.18ct Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This brilliant 18k with gold ring is adorned with a rare and beautiful South Sea pearl! The pearl is perfectly round and has some visible blemishes as seen in the first picture. The ...
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GIA Natural Black Opal 5.40 ct and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Natural Black Opal and Diamond Ring in Platinum Black Opal and Diamond Ring features a GIA certified Natural Black Opal with Freeform Cabochon shape weighing 5.40 carats with Bl...
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20th Century North American Cocktail Rings

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H. STERN 18K Oval Diamond Fantasy Cut Amethyst Saddle Cocktail Ring
By H. Stern
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A unique ring by great Brazilian designer, H. Stern. Done in 18K yellow gold, this ring has been set with two side-by-side fantasy cut natural amethysts and surrounded by approximat...
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H Stern Emerald For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the h stern emerald you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 17 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect h stern emerald may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic h stern emerald over the years, but those made by H. Stern are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A h stern emerald can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a h stern emerald, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is an H Stern Emerald?

The price for a h stern emerald starts at $1,600 and tops out at $19,850 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,200.

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.