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Antique Gold Russian Cross Pendant
Antique Gold Russian Cross Pendant

Antique Gold Russian Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique large russian 14k gold cross pendant with engraved detailed work on front written on the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Edwardian 9.60 Ct Amethyst 1.60 Ct Diamond Large Cross Pendant
Edwardian 9.60 Ct Amethyst 1.60 Ct Diamond Large Cross Pendant

Edwardian 9.60 Ct Amethyst 1.60 Ct Diamond Large Cross Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

Stunning Antique Cross This superb antique Diamond and Amethyst cross is 1905 ca. Very large and

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Large pearl and ruby pendant 14KT baroque pearl pendant cross
Large pearl and ruby pendant 14KT baroque pearl pendant cross

Large pearl and ruby pendant 14KT baroque pearl pendant cross

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Baroque natural pearl with ruby cross pendant, this piece is made with quality not glued but rather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Georgian 18 Kt table Cut Diamond Flemish Large Cross Pendant
Georgian 18 Kt table Cut Diamond Flemish Large Cross Pendant

Georgian 18 Kt table Cut Diamond Flemish Large Cross Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

An impressive antique Georgian period European Sacred Cross, possibly Dutch origin Georgian period

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic Large Cross Black Flower Crystals Pendant
Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic Large Cross Black Flower Crystals Pendant

Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic Large Cross Black Flower Crystals Pendant

By Stanley Hagler

Located in Wokingham, England

Stanley Hagler Vintage Baroque Gothic 3D Large Long Cross Black Cluster Flower Circle Crystals

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Heart Crystals Purple Black Drop Earrings
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Heart Crystals Purple Black Drop Earrings

Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Cross Heart Crystals Purple Black Drop Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage 1980s Unisex Iconic Classic Large Logo Double Fire Flame Sun Circle

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Large Cross With Christ In Gilt Bronze From The 17th Century
Large Cross With Christ In Gilt Bronze From The 17th Century

Large Cross With Christ In Gilt Bronze From The 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Large Cross With Christ In Gilt Bronze From The 17th Century IMPORTANT 17th C. CROSS TO CHRIST IN

Category

Antique 17th Century Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Massive Huge Large Cross Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch Necklace

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Large Cross Blue Sapphire Enamel Crystal Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Large Cross Blue Sapphire Enamel Crystal Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gripoix Large Cross Blue Sapphire Enamel Crystal Brooch

By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Robert Goossens Vintage Arty Unisex Large Gripoix Navy Cross Enamel

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Estate 18K Aquamarine Fancy Pear Diamond Halo Large Cross Cocktail Ring 15.30ct
Estate 18K Aquamarine Fancy Pear Diamond Halo Large Cross Cocktail Ring 15.30ct

Estate 18K Aquamarine Fancy Pear Diamond Halo Large Cross Cocktail Ring 15.30ct

Located in Winter Springs, FL

striking cross motif — structured, balanced, and unmistakably intentional. Crafted in 18 karat white gold

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Star Cross Round Circle Domed Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Star Cross Round Circle Domed Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Star Cross Round Circle Domed Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1980s Large White Pearl Round Circle Star Cross Domed Chunky Statement Elegant Clip

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Logo Circle Coco CC Cross Knot Hoop Drop Earrings
Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Logo Circle Coco CC Cross Knot Hoop Drop Earrings

Chanel Vintage 1970s Large Logo Circle Coco CC Cross Knot Hoop Drop Earrings

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Large Classic Iconic Round Circle Logo Coco CC Cross Knot Bow Twist

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Philippe Ferrandis Cross Necklace brutalist Gold Gripoix  1980s
Philippe Ferrandis Cross Necklace brutalist Gold Gripoix  1980s

Philippe Ferrandis Cross Necklace brutalist Gold Gripoix 1980s

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in Wallkill, NY

large gold plated cross. Large chunks of glass make up the the first layer. Cross is 4-7/8 In x 2-7/8 In

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Regional Cross Pendant
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Regional Cross Pendant

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Regional Cross Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

, and on the other, Christ on the cross. A large gold ring forms the hoop. Height : 6.3 cm approximately

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round brilliant diamond cross Christina religious pendant necklace 18k gold
Round brilliant diamond cross Christina religious pendant necklace 18k gold

Round brilliant diamond cross Christina religious pendant necklace 18k gold

Located in London, GB

1.00ct Diamond cross pendant necklace eternity in 18k white gold chain. Chunky large diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.35ct Diamond chunky cross pendant necklace in 18ct white gold 18 inches
0.35ct Diamond chunky cross pendant necklace in 18ct white gold 18 inches

0.35ct Diamond chunky cross pendant necklace in 18ct white gold 18 inches

Located in London, GB

pendant necklace eternity in 18k white gold chain. Chunky large diamonds cross catholic pendant necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s Moschino Cheap and Chic Kelly Green Wool Skirt Suit
1980s Moschino Cheap and Chic Kelly Green Wool Skirt Suit

1980s Moschino Cheap and Chic Kelly Green Wool Skirt Suit

By Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in Toronto, Ontario

jacket with large gold detailed buttons with crosses and c logos and a fitted waist. High waisted pencil

Category

1980s Italian Skirt Suits

Large Antique Gold Christmas Cross
Large Antique Gold Christmas Cross

Large Antique Gold Christmas Cross

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely beautiful antique cross. Deeply hand engraved delicate pattern on the front. On the

Category

Antique 1880s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Large Amethyst and Gold Cross

Large Amethyst and Gold Cross

Located in New York, NY

Large and beautiful cross. Approximately 12 carats of lush oval, faceted amethysts, set in a fine

Category

Vintage 1920s More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Large Dramatic Moderne Gold Cross
Large Dramatic Moderne Gold Cross

Large Dramatic Moderne Gold Cross

Located in New York, NY

Brilliant heavy gauge18K yellow gold cross. Clean, strong modern design. Beautiful to look at and

Category

Vintage 1970s American More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Large Victorian Banded Agate, Gold and Enamel Cross
Large Victorian Banded Agate, Gold and Enamel Cross

Large Victorian Banded Agate, Gold and Enamel Cross

Located in London, GB

The 7 carefully chosen beads with centrally formed white bands, all with Gold collars between each

Category

Antique 1850s British Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Micah Antoni Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Large Cross Pendant
Micah Antoni Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Large Cross Pendant

Micah Antoni Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Large Cross Pendant

By Micah Antoni

Located in Nashville, TN

Micah Antoni’s 18K yellow gold pave diamond cross pendant is a three dimensional masterpiece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Size Onyx and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross
Vintage Large Size Onyx and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross

Vintage Large Size Onyx and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross

Located in Lombard, IL

Vintage large size onyx and 14k yellow gold cross - striped black white onyx 14k yellow gold frame

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Large Victorian Banded Agate Natural Pearl Gold Cross Charm Pendant
Exquisite Large Victorian Banded Agate Natural Pearl Gold Cross Charm Pendant

Exquisite Large Victorian Banded Agate Natural Pearl Gold Cross Charm Pendant

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This incredible antique cross is perfection. It has an amazing patina throughout the natural pearls

Category

Antique 1880s More Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond White Gold Large Theo Fennell Cross on Long Chain Pendant
Diamond White Gold Large Theo Fennell Cross on Long Chain Pendant

Diamond White Gold Large Theo Fennell Cross on Long Chain Pendant

Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR

white gold with full diamond pavé. Theo has said; "The cross is one of my favourite shapes and has a

Category

Early 2000s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Akillis Python Cross Pendant 18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Large Size
Akillis Python Cross Pendant 18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Large Size

Akillis Python Cross Pendant 18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Large Size

By Akillis

Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR

18K White Gold AKILLIS Python Cross Pendant set with white diamonds Large size Diamonds (cts): 1,31

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch
Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch

Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

hand fabricated in platinum over 18K yellow gold with a 14 karat yellow gold pin-stem. Wearable as both

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond Large Gothic Cross Pendant 1.36 Carat
14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond Large Gothic Cross Pendant 1.36 Carat

14 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond Large Gothic Cross Pendant 1.36 Carat

By DRU.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by Gothic architecture and style, the beautiful 14k gold and diamond Gothic cross pendant

Category

2010s American Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Akillis Python Cross Pendant 18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Extra Large Size
Akillis Python Cross Pendant 18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Extra Large Size

Akillis Python Cross Pendant 18 Karat White Gold White Diamonds Extra Large Size

By Akillis

Located in Neuilly sur Seine, FR

18K White Gold AKILLIS Python Cross pendant set with white diamonds Extra Large size Diamonds (cts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond White Gold Plate Pendant Necklace Large Cross, DIAMONDS in the SKY
Diamond White Gold Plate Pendant Necklace Large Cross, DIAMONDS in the SKY

Diamond White Gold Plate Pendant Necklace Large Cross, DIAMONDS in the SKY

By Bellessort

Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR

Round Diamonds total of 0.20ct Signed BELLESSORT BONDS OF UNION White Gold plated on Sterling Silver 42

Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage Large 3" Sarah Coventry Maltese Cross Cabochon Brooch Pin Statement
Vintage Large 3" Sarah Coventry Maltese Cross Cabochon Brooch Pin Statement

Vintage Large 3" Sarah Coventry Maltese Cross Cabochon Brooch Pin Statement

By Sarah Coventry

Located in Sausalito, CA

This striking vintage Maltese cross brooch by Sarah Coventry exudes bold sophistication. Its richly

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Moschino Patent Leather Navy Bandouliere Bag
Moschino Patent Leather Navy Bandouliere Bag

Moschino Patent Leather Navy Bandouliere Bag

By Moschino

Located in Montreal, Quebec

bag is made with patent leather with a large gold tone shoulder strap for cross body cary. Featuring a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Tiffany & Co. Extra Large Gold Cross
Tiffany & Co. Extra Large Gold Cross

Tiffany & Co. Extra Large Gold Cross

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

yellow gold and signed “Tiffany & Co”. Our best guess is this was made in the 1960s or 1970s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Mignon Faget Large Gold Cross Necklace
Vintage Mignon Faget Large Gold Cross Necklace

Vintage Mignon Faget Large Gold Cross Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This enormous vintage gold cross is such a statement piece. It was made by Mignon Faget, a New

Category

Late 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Vizantija Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Gold Cross Brooch Pendant
Cartier Vizantija Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Gold Cross Brooch Pendant

Cartier Vizantija Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Gold Cross Brooch Pendant

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vizantija Large Cross Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Pendant Brooch by Cartier

Category

20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large Victorian Gold Cross Pendant

Large Victorian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Made of 9k yellow gold and boasting an elaborate engraving that varies on both sides, the oversized

Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian Citrine Gold Cross
Large Victorian Citrine Gold Cross

Large Victorian Citrine Gold Cross

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

compliment to nearly all others. The gold work on the cross is made of 15k gold and the pendant is suspended

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Citrine, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Large Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Large Diamond Gold Cross Pendant

Large Diamond Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

in 14k white gold and weighing over 1 ounce, this is the ultimate cross pendant. Dimensions: 3.8 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Yellow Gold Enamel Cross Pendant
Large Yellow Gold Enamel Cross Pendant

Large Yellow Gold Enamel Cross Pendant

Located in Coral Gables, FL

18 Karat Yellow Gold Large Openwork Cross Featuring Green & Red Enamel Accents. 3 Inch Length

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Large Gold Baroque Cross
Vintage Large Gold Baroque Cross

Vintage Large Gold Baroque Cross

Located in New York, NY

This utterly huge vintage gold cross is such a statement piece— it's giving vintage Dolce & Gabbana

Category

Mid-20th Century Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Large Victorian Citrine Pearl Gold Cross
Large Victorian Citrine Pearl Gold Cross

Large Victorian Citrine Pearl Gold Cross

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Impressively sized at 2.5 inches high and just over 2 inches wide, this beautiful Victorian cross

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 15k Gold

Large Antique Amethyst Pearl Gold Cross Pendant
Large Antique Amethyst Pearl Gold Cross Pendant

Large Antique Amethyst Pearl Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 This unusual late Victorian era large 18K gold cross pendant is embellished with five

Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Large Cross Pendant #19606
14K Yellow Gold Large Cross Pendant #19606

14K Yellow Gold Large Cross Pendant #19606

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant This elegant cross pendant is crafted from 14k yellow gold

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Large Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Large Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Southampton, PA

Captivating aesthetics and powerful symbolism are combined in this cross pendant into creating a

Category

20th Century Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian Gold and Diamond Cross
Large Victorian Gold and Diamond Cross

Large Victorian Gold and Diamond Cross

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Finely detailed gold filigree cross with an old european cut diamond of 1.32 carats in the center

Cartier Large Gold Maltese Cross Necklace 1970s
Cartier Large Gold Maltese Cross Necklace 1970s

Cartier Large Gold Maltese Cross Necklace 1970s

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier 18K White and Yellow Gold Maltese Cross Pendant on a Gold Wire Torque. Signed

Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1970s Gucci Acrylic Gold Large Cross pendant
1970s Gucci Acrylic Gold Large Cross pendant

1970s Gucci Acrylic Gold Large Cross pendant

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Gucci 18k Yellow Gold and Acrylic Mid century modern style cross pendant. Measuring 2 3

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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Large Gold Cross For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact large gold cross you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 74 vintage editions and 26 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect large gold cross may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a large gold cross has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Chopard, Bucherer and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any large gold cross from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 33 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a large gold cross, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Large Gold Cross?

The price for a large gold cross starts at $575 and tops out at $44,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,295.

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.

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