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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 1975 Paris By Andre Vassort 18Kt Gold Fluted Clips Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fluted earrings designed by Andre Vassort for Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a gorgeous pair
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1969 Paris By Andre Vassort Hoops Clips Earrings In 18Kt Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hoops designed by Andre Vassort for Van Cleef & Arpels. Gorgeous hoops clips earrings
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Master Jewelers (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Giuliano, Hancock, Falize, Boucheron, Tillander, Lalique, Vever, Fouquet, Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef and
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The Master Jewelers (Book)
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PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
these was Van Cleef & Arpels. Albert was introduced to the Arpels brothers and soon after began
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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

Vintage French Emerald Diamond and Gold Clip-on Earrings by André Vassort, Circa
By Andre Vassort
Located in London, GB
experienced employees. He created fine jewels for Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Mauboussin, amongst other
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

JEAN MAHIE Sculptural Square Clips-On Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
bohemian fashions of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

JEAN MAHIE Paris Rare Sculptural Cocktail Ring Solid 22Kt Gold With Tourmaline
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Sculptural Abstract Ring in Textured 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
productions to Van Cleef and Arpels. Cartier followed as well. So in November 1970, we had our creations in
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century. Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Mauboussin, amongst others, trusted him not only with
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Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings

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Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jean Mahie Paris Artistic Vintage Squared Clips Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Sculptural Cuff Bracelet In Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Sculptural Collar Necklace In Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Sculptural Cross Pendant in Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Cartier Vintage Triple Tone 18 Karat Gold Ring Marked Cartier 750 Serial 294628
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Cartier Vintage Triple Tone Gold Ring. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow, white, and black gold, this timeless piece showcase...
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Harry Winston Jacques Timey Burmese Sapphire Diamond Necklace, 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
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Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Displaying iconic style, underscored by 2.16 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color, VS clarity), meticulous gold-work, and sup...
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Roberto Cavalli red and gold brocade-print silk corset and skirt set, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli silk corset and skirt set ▪ Red and gold brocade-print ▪ Corset top with boning and halter-neck straps which criss-cross at the front ▪ Mini skirt with multiple s...
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Vivienne Westwood 1998 CorsetStyle MarilynMonroe Velvet Moire Red Cocktail Dress
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
British Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing ...
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IGI Certified 100.00 Carats Natural Diamonds Multiple Riviera Tennis Necklace
Located in Massafra, IT
A statement masterpiece. A stunning tennis necklace features a collection of Diamonds , each more mesmerizing than the last. The array of diamonds creates a sparkling and radiant pie...
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BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold Double Tubogas Hoop Earrings Circa 1980s Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold Double Tubogas Hoop Earrings Vintage Circa 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pair of earrings. The l...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Clip-on Earrings

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Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s ebony wood and yellow and rose gold bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet in ebony, 18K yellow and rose gold, on the contours of the bracelet are a succession of triangles. The two parts of the bracelet are held by rose gold rin...
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Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets

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Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Pair of Clips on Earrings in Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-Earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Gorgeous bold pieces, created by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. This pair of clips earrings has been crafted in ...
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels French Flower Diamond Petal Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels French Flower Diamond Petal Earrings. Signed and numbered M39112. Diamond weight appx. 10.50 cts. 1.25 inches. Total Weight: 32.80 grams. SERVICE PAPER FRO...
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20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

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Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet mini skirt suit, fw 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood brown tartan wool and velvet suit comprising: blazer jacket with leg of mutton sleeve, gold orb button fastenings at the back and velvet bodice, and matching mini s...
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18.64 Carat Oval Cabochon Green Chalcedony Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.75 This exquisite oval cabochon green chalcedony ring, set in luxurious 18 karat rose gold is a work of art. The centerpiece showcases this stunning piece is a smooth, ...
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Alexander McQueen New Cashmere Popped Lapel Collar Jacket and Skirt A/W 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend skirt and jacket with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. The double breasted jacket has a stand up lapel collar which frames the face ...
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Valentino Runway Vintage Gold Sequin Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2002 Size 8
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Runway Vintage Gold Sequin Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2002 Size 8
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Harry Winston: The Ultimate Jeweler (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book tells the story of Harry Winston, who for more than 50 years was the dealer and jeweller who dealt with and designed some of the worlds most wonderful jewels. Over the cour...
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Vintage Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Turtle Pin #18204
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Turtle Pin This gorgeous turtle pin by designer Cartier was meticulously crafted from 18K yellow gold with amazing detailing and a beautiful blue...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Movable Heart Ring in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Wood
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cinetique cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Beautiful and very rare vintage piece made
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie Paris Rare Sculptural Cocktail Ring In 22Kt Yellow Gold With Peridot
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their work with both firms retailing
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Peridot, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold 22.53 Cts In Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
significant of these was Van Cleef & Arpels. Albert was introduced to the Arpels brothers and soon after began
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Convertible Earrings Brooch 18Kt 51.91 Cts Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Chaumet, one of the most significant of these was Van Cleef & Arpels. Albert was introduced to the Arpels
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Earrings

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White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie Paris Rare Vintage Sunburst Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
bohemian fashions of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Vintage Sautoir Necklace in Textured 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie Paris Rare Vintage Sculptural Ring in Textured 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
productions to Van Cleef and Arpels. Cartier followed as well. So in November 1970, we had our creations in
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Vintage Sculptural Figurative Ring Textured 22Kt Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier showed an early interest in their work with both
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold

Pery Et Fils 1960 Paris Convertible Dangle Earrings 18Kt Gold 31.64 Cts In Gems
Located in Miami, FL
the most significant of these was Van Cleef & Arpels. Albert was introduced to the Arpels brothers and
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

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Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Vintage Sculpture Abstract Pendant Textured 22Kt Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
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Andre Vassort 1970 Paris Gem Set Earrings 18Kt Gold 19.22 Ctw Diamond Emeralds
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
manufacturers of high quality French jewelry in the mid 20th Century. Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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

Jean Mahie Paris Artistic Convertible Dangle Earrings Textured 22k Yellow Gold
By Jean Allen
Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Dangle Earrings

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Jean Mahie 1977 Paris Rare Sculptural Cocktail Ring in Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions of the late 60s and early 1970s. Van Cleef
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Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Vintage Sculptural Maternity Pendant in 22kt Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Sculptural Figurative Pendant Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
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Located in North Yorkshire, GB
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Located in North Yorkshire, GB
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Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Vintage Portrait Drawing Ring in Textured 22Kt Yellow
By Jean Mahie
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Jean Mahie 1970 Paris Rare Sculptural Figurative Cuff Bracelet Solid 22Kt Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
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Jean Mahie 1978 Paris Rare Sculptural Figures Cuff Bracelet in Solid 22Kt Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
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Verger & Cie Vintage Bombé Diamond and Platinum Ring, circa 1960
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Hancocks Van Cleef For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact hancocks van cleef you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 22k gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect hancocks van cleef 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 20th Century. Creating a hancocks van cleef has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Jean Mahie, Andre Vassort and Jean Allen are consistently popular. Take a look at a hancocks van cleef featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Most of our hancocks van cleef for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Hancocks Van Cleef?

On average, a hancocks van cleef at 1stDibs sells for $15,350, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $74,500 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.