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Gold Cross Pendant
Gold Cross Pendant

Gold Cross Pendant

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold cross pendant, measuring 48mm x 28mm. Weighs 3.7 grams.

Category

20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold

22ct 916 Gold Cross
22ct 916 Gold Cross

22ct 916 Gold Cross

Located in London, GB

22ct 916 Gold Cross unknown Gem stones ( definitely not diamonds ) are all present Fully

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Filigree Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Filigree Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Filigree Gold Cross Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique Filigree Gold Cross Pendant Measurements: 3" long Gram Weight: 9.8 grams

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Cross
Art Nouveau Gold Cross

Art Nouveau Gold Cross

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Nouveau Gold Cross handcrafted in 14k gold from the early 20th Century. Square cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Ename Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Ename Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Ename Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique russian 14k gold cross with blue hand painted enamel 4cm lenght pendant was made in moscow

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Diamond White Gold Cross
Vintage Diamond White Gold Cross

Vintage Diamond White Gold Cross

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 1950s 18k white gold cross pendant in open work style centered with old mine cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces

14kt Gold Cross Diamond Pendant 14kt
14kt Gold Cross Diamond Pendant 14kt

14kt Gold Cross Diamond Pendant 14kt

Located in New York, NY

Midsize Gold cross pendant .05ct diamond H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. Yellow gold. 4.8grams

Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #22382
18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #22382

18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #22382

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant This 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant features a classic and elegant

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18K White Gold Cross Pendant #22508
18K White Gold Cross Pendant #22508

18K White Gold Cross Pendant #22508

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K White Gold Cross Pendant - This 18K white gold cross pendant offers a sleek, modern take on a

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cross / Religious Pendant
14 Karat White Gold Cross / Religious Pendant

14 Karat White Gold Cross / Religious Pendant

Located in Manhasset, NY

14Kt White Gold Cross/Religious Pendant 6.60 grams total Weight

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Large Gold Cross Diamond Ruby Pendant
Large Gold Cross Diamond Ruby Pendant

Large Gold Cross Diamond Ruby Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here we have an extra-large gold cross. It is set with 2.00 carats of European cut diamonds and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Garnet Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Small Garnet Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Small Garnet Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Sweet 18k yellow gold cross featuring 10 prong set faceted garnets. Tests 18k with acid and gun

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Yellow and White Gold Cross
Italian Yellow and White Gold Cross

Italian Yellow and White Gold Cross

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

This **Italian 18kt Yellow and White Gold Cross** is an exquisite piece of fine craftsmanship

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Yellow Gold Cross Leaf Patterns
French Yellow Gold Cross Leaf Patterns

French Yellow Gold Cross Leaf Patterns

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

This exquisite **French 18kt Yellow Gold Cross** beautifully blends tradition and artistry

Category

20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #20891
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #20891

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #20891

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- This 14K yellow gold cross pendant features a timeless and elegant

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #23163
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #23163

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #23163

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- This hollow 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant shines with simple

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique enamel 14k gold cross pendant made during the imperial russian 1904/1907s 4cm lenght

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24034
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24034

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24034

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- This 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant features a classic

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, Tiny Cross Necklace
14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, Tiny Cross Necklace

14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace, Tiny Cross Necklace

Located in Istanbul, TR

14 Karat Gold Cross shaped Charm Necklace. Cross pendant necklace. Cross necklace for women. Gold

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Emerald Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Antique Emerald Gold Cross Pendant. Securely Hand set with 11

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #23076
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #23076

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #23076

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant - This 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant features a polished

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique early imperial russian era 14k yellow large gold cross pendant in engraved detailed work

Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Austrian Antique 18kt Gold Cross
Austrian Antique 18kt Gold Cross

Austrian Antique 18kt Gold Cross

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Austrian Antique 18kt Gold Cross is a stunning piece of religious jewelry with intricate

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #22242
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #22242

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #22242

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- Classic, elegant, and golden — this 18 karat yellow gold cross

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Vintage 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross
Vintage 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross

Vintage 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

This Vintage Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Cross is an exquisite representation of fine craftsmanship

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #21275
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #21275

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #21275

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant – This elegantly crafted

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24054
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24054

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24054

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- This 18 karat yellow gold cross pendant features a classic and

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #17927
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #17927

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #17927

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cross Charm - This simple cross design is a gorgeous symbol of faith and devotion

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 1850s Imperial Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Antique 1850s Imperial Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Antique 1850s Imperial Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold cross in engraved details pendant made in st petersburg 1850s 3.5 cm lenght hall

Category

Antique 1850s Pendant Necklaces

8 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
8 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace

8 Carat Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Impressive 18k white gold cross pendant on a chain necklace. Set with approx. 8 carats in diamonds

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage French 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross
Vintage French 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross

Vintage French 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

This Vintage French 18kt Yellow Gold Cross is a striking and symbolic piece, crafted with a satin

Category

20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross
Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross

Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

This Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Cross is an exquisite piece of fine craftsmanship, blending

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spanish 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross
Spanish 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross

Spanish 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Spanish 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross is a striking religious symbol characterized by intricate

Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Cross Pendant Chain Necklace #16466
14K White Gold Cross Pendant Chain Necklace #16466

14K White Gold Cross Pendant Chain Necklace #16466

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K White Gold Cross Pendant Chain Necklace This beautiful piece features a gorgeous 14K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique russian 14k gold cross pendant engraved on back (spasi sokhrani) or save and protect cross

Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Antique Russian Engraved Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Russian Engraved Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Russian Engraved Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique Russian 14K rose gold cross pendant with hand-engraved decorations was made in St

Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Gold Cross Pendant with rainbow gemstones
14k Gold Cross Pendant with rainbow gemstones

14k Gold Cross Pendant with rainbow gemstones

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

14 kt solid gold Cross pendant with natural colored stones: amethysts and tsavorite (green garnet

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Large Italian Dancing Diamonds Gold Cross Pendant
Large Italian Dancing Diamonds Gold Cross Pendant

Large Italian Dancing Diamonds Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A large gold cross featuring 18 round brilliant-cut diamonds which are bezel-set in slides that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Esemco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #21262
Esemco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #21262

Esemco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #21262

By Esemco

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant – This beautifully crafted pendant

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Italian "Chapiteau" Gold Cross with Diamonds
Modern Italian "Chapiteau" Gold Cross with Diamonds

Modern Italian "Chapiteau" Gold Cross with Diamonds

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Modern Italian "Chapiteau" Gold Cross with Diamonds is a contemporary and stylish piece of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Cross Flower and Leaves Carving
Yellow Gold Cross Flower and Leaves Carving

Yellow Gold Cross Flower and Leaves Carving

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Yellow Gold Cross with Flower and Leaves Carving is a stunning piece of religious jewelry that

Category

20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kesemco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #21517
Kesemco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #21517

Kesemco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #21517

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Kesemco 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- This 14K yellow gold cross pendant features a timeless

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Tricolor Gold Cross Pendant #19662
14 Karat Tricolor Gold Cross Pendant #19662

14 Karat Tricolor Gold Cross Pendant #19662

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Tricolor Gold Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant is crafted in beautifully

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross Flower Patterns
Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross Flower Patterns

Italian 18 karat Yellow Gold Cross Flower Patterns

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

This Italian Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Cross is a beautifully crafted piece that blends religious

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant #19243
14 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant #19243

14 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant #19243

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant This beautiful cross pendant was crafted from 14K white gold and

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold Cross
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold Cross

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold Cross

Located in New York, NY

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and 14 Karat Gold cross c.1820

Category

Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace #19832
14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace #19832

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace #19832

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace #19832 This timeless cross pendant is a beautiful addition

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #16238
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #16238

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #16238

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- This elegant cross pendant features one pale green cabochon

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace #16445
18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace #16445

18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace #16445

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace This beautiful 18K white gold piece features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Russian Diamond Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Russian Diamond Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Russian Diamond Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant

Located in New York City, NY

Fine diamond, enamel and 14K gold cross pendant of Russian origin, circa early 20th century. It

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant #16208
14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant #16208

14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant #16208

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow & White Gold Cross Pendant This gorgeous cross pendant is crafted from 14K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Victorian Gold Cross Pendant/Brooch
Impressive Victorian Gold Cross Pendant/Brooch

Impressive Victorian Gold Cross Pendant/Brooch

Located in Wheaton, IL

This impressive antique Victorian gold cross complete with an elaborate raised floral, leaf and ivy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Italian 18kt Yellow and White Gold Cross
Italian 18kt Yellow and White Gold Cross

Italian 18kt Yellow and White Gold Cross

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Italian 18kt Yellow and White Gold Cross is a piece of jewelry that combines the beauty of two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 0.50 Carat
14K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 0.50 Carat

14K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 0.50 Carat

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

14K white gold cross necklace with 126 round diamonds weighing 0.50 carat total. Necklace is 18

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearls and 18kt White Gold Cross Pendant
Pearls and 18kt White Gold Cross Pendant

Pearls and 18kt White Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

Swiss 18kt white gold cross decorated with 13 embedded round white pearls. Pearls are natural gems

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

18K Gold Cross with Blue Sapphire Pendant
18K Gold Cross with Blue Sapphire Pendant

18K Gold Cross with Blue Sapphire Pendant

Located in Chesterland, OH

Stunning gold cross pendant with 11 blue sapphires. Marked with 750 gold or 18 Karat. Five faceted

Category

2010s European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 0.63 Carats
14K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 0.63 Carats

14K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds 0.63 Carats

Located in Old Tappan, NJ

14K white gold cross pendant with 11 round diamonds weighing 0.63 carat total. Pendant slides on a

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Gold Crosses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of gold crosses for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find a collection of 1318 vintage versions or 1468 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of gold crosses to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern gold crosses are of considerable interest. LB Exclusive, Georgios Collections Inc and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 1591 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut gold crosses and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. When shopping our range of gold crosses, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Gold Crosses?

Prices for gold crosses start at $95 and top out at $176,955 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,274.

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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