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Vintage Ruser Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring 18K Gold Large HEAVY Estate Designer
Vintage Ruser Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring 18K Gold Large HEAVY Estate Designer

Vintage Ruser Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring 18K Gold Large HEAVY Estate Designer

By William Ruser

Located in Brambleton, US

Vintage Ruser Pearl Diamond Ring 18K Gold Large HEAVY Estate Designer 1.40ct This stunning 18K

Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Gump's 18k Yellow Gold GIA Large Dark Nephrite Jade Solitaire Heavy Ring
Gump's 18k Yellow Gold GIA Large Dark Nephrite Jade Solitaire Heavy Ring

Gump's 18k Yellow Gold GIA Large Dark Nephrite Jade Solitaire Heavy Ring

By Gump's San Francisco

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 26.09 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (We can custom size this ring. Please contact

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Kunzite Diamond Large Heavy Cocktail Ring 32.75ctw
18K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Kunzite Diamond Large Heavy Cocktail Ring 32.75ctw

18K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Kunzite Diamond Large Heavy Cocktail Ring 32.75ctw

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An impressive cocktail ring hand crafted in 18K yellow gold a centered by an approximately 30ct

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Large White & Tahitian Pearl w/ 2.04ctw Diamond Heavy Bypass Ring
18k White Gold Large White & Tahitian Pearl w/ 2.04ctw Diamond Heavy Bypass Ring

18k White Gold Large White & Tahitian Pearl w/ 2.04ctw Diamond Heavy Bypass Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 2.04ctw (exact) Material: 18K Solid White Gold Weight: 21.76 Grams Ring Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Black Onyx Carved Intaglio Trojan Heavy Ring
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Black Onyx Carved Intaglio Trojan Heavy Ring

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Black Onyx Carved Intaglio Trojan Heavy Ring

By Vahe Naltchayan

Located in Montclair, NJ

- Solid Black Color - 24.7x17.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 29.32 Grams Ring Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Solid Gold Button Golden Pearl w/ Diamond Nugget Open Work Heavy Large Ring
18k Solid Gold Button Golden Pearl w/ Diamond Nugget Open Work Heavy Large Ring

18k Solid Gold Button Golden Pearl w/ Diamond Nugget Open Work Heavy Large Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Brilliant White Color - 0.11ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Bezels Weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Large Scale Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Encrusted & Turquoise Dimensional Dome Ring
Large Scale Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Encrusted & Turquoise Dimensional Dome Ring

Large Scale Vintage 18K Gold Diamond Encrusted & Turquoise Dimensional Dome Ring

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This exquisitely handcrafted vintage 18K yellow and white gold Turban Style dome ring combines

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

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

Large 18K Gold Moonstone Black Diamond and Diamond Cocktail Ring 26 Grams
Large 18K Gold Moonstone Black Diamond and Diamond Cocktail Ring 26 Grams

Large 18K Gold Moonstone Black Diamond and Diamond Cocktail Ring 26 Grams

Located in Plantation, FL

An impressive and substantial 18 karat gold moonstone and diamond cocktail ring, centered by a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Large Statement Fancy Colored Diamond 8.90 Carats Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold
Large Statement Fancy Colored Diamond 8.90 Carats Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold

Large Statement Fancy Colored Diamond 8.90 Carats Cocktail Ring 18K White Gold

Located in Great Neck, NY

. Weighing heavily in 18K gold, this ring is as substantial as it is dazzling. Perfect for holiday occasions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Estate 18K Large Baguette Diamond Gold South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring 15mm 3.30ct
Estate 18K Large Baguette Diamond Gold South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring 15mm 3.30ct

Estate 18K Large Baguette Diamond Gold South Sea Pearl Cocktail Ring 15mm 3.30ct

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A magnificent and dramatic cocktail ring crafted in heavy 18K yellow gold, prong set with a

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Large Size Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Ring 49
Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Large Size Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Ring 49

Cartier Deep Blue Sapphire Large Size Oval Cut Ellipse 18k Gold Bypass Ring 49

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Vintage Cartier Deep Blue Large Size Oval Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Bypass Ring. Stunning

Category

1990s French Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k White Gold Large Tank Band Solo Ring 50
Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k White Gold Large Tank Band Solo Ring 50

Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18k White Gold Large Tank Band Solo Ring 50

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Vintage Cartier Vivid Green Peridot 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring. Stunning white gold ring with a

Category

20th Century French Dome Rings

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Opal and Diamonds
Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Opal and Diamonds

Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Opal and Diamonds

Located in Berlin, DE

Exclusive Opal and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold – 10.5 ct Opal & 0.3 ct Diamonds – Ring Size 56

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K yellow gold 9.8mm light golden South Seas Pearl Ring
18K yellow gold 9.8mm light golden South Seas Pearl Ring

18K yellow gold 9.8mm light golden South Seas Pearl Ring

Located in Big Bend, WI

18K yellow gold ring featuring a large 9.8mm creamy light golden cultured South Seas pearl. Heavy

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stuart Crystal Ring, Sterling Silver and 18k Gold, 8.5, Museum-Quality
Stuart Crystal Ring, Sterling Silver and 18k Gold, 8.5, Museum-Quality

Stuart Crystal Ring, Sterling Silver and 18k Gold, 8.5, Museum-Quality

Located in Northampton, MA

, original silver mounting, and a sympathetic 18k gold shank is extraordinary. The ring was acquired from one

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold, Amethyst and Pearl Ring by Evert Lindberg Made 1974
Vintage 18K Gold, Amethyst and Pearl Ring by Evert Lindberg Made 1974

Vintage 18K Gold, Amethyst and Pearl Ring by Evert Lindberg Made 1974

Located in Stockholm, SE

This ring is crafted in 18 karat gold and was made in 1974. At the centre sits a large oval faceted

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold

Contemporary Rose Quartz Diamond Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Limited Edition
Contemporary Rose Quartz Diamond Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Limited Edition

Contemporary Rose Quartz Diamond Ring Estate 18k Yellow Gold Limited Edition

Located in Torrance, CA

14mm from the finger. Metal & Hallmark: 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Steven Battelle 14.4 Carats Faceted Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Silver Ring
Steven Battelle 14.4 Carats Faceted Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Silver Ring

Steven Battelle 14.4 Carats Faceted Green Tourmaline 18K Gold Silver Ring

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

spirals" 18K gold setting that's held by a sterling silver heavy double spirals matte-finish band. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr
Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr

Antique Ring Sapphire 0.7 ctw Diamonds 18K Gold ØUS 6.5 / 2.56gr

Located in SE

Beautiful Art Nouveau period Sapphire and Diamonds Ring with parts in solid 18K Yellow Gold and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold

Aquamarine and diamond halo cluster art deco cocktail ring 18k white gold
Aquamarine and diamond halo cluster art deco cocktail ring 18k white gold

Aquamarine and diamond halo cluster art deco cocktail ring 18k white gold

Located in London, GB

11.68ct Aquamarine Pear shape and diamonds engagement cocktail ring in 18k gold. Gorgeous large

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed
Vintage Tiffany & Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed

Vintage Tiffany & Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Vintage Tiffany & Co large pearl ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s). Large freeform

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Vintage 10.5 Carat Oval Cut Precious Topaz & Curved Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Vintage 10.5 Carat Oval Cut Precious Topaz & Curved Diamond Ring in 18k Gold

Vintage 10.5 Carat Oval Cut Precious Topaz & Curved Diamond Ring in 18k Gold

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

. The ring bears a wide frame, heavy weight, and a large topaz center stone that's certain to turn heads

Category

Late 20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Large South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Large South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Large South Sea Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This ring features a large, luminous pearl that instantly draws the eye with its smooth surface and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920 Antique Ring Rubellite Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.8 gr.
1920 Antique Ring Rubellite Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.8 gr.

1920 Antique Ring Rubellite Seed Pearls solid 18K Gold Ø US7 / 1.8 gr.

Located in SE

Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three natural Rubellites / or Red Tourmalines and 6

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold

GRS Certified 14.7mm x 12mm Columbian Minor Emerald Ring. Large Statement Ring!
GRS Certified 14.7mm x 12mm Columbian Minor Emerald Ring. Large Statement Ring!

GRS Certified 14.7mm x 12mm Columbian Minor Emerald Ring. Large Statement Ring!

Located in Hong Kong, HK

ring is set in 18k white gold and diamonds. There are 6 round white diamonds totaling 0.18cts, 3 on

Category

2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

0.70ct Round diamond wide unisex ring royal style in 18k yellow gold.
0.70ct Round diamond wide unisex ring royal style in 18k yellow gold.

0.70ct Round diamond wide unisex ring royal style in 18k yellow gold.

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous heavy band royal style. Large chunky Cuban style engagement ring wedding band with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Daphne Ring 50
Vintage Cartier Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Daphne Ring 50

Vintage Cartier Diamond Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Daphne Ring 50

By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

Large Size Vintage Cartier Diamond And Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Dome Signet Ring

Category

1990s French Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Antique Halo Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 9US/ 2.58 gr
Antique Halo Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 9US/ 2.58 gr

Antique Halo Ring 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø 9US/ 2.58 gr

Located in SE

Antique Halo Ring with Diamonds, ca 1920s -1930s, likely US made . Band in solid 18K Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Rock Crystal Ring
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Rock Crystal Ring

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Rock Crystal Ring

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Yellow Gold Large Rock Crystal Black Enamel Hammered Ring Large rock crystal diamond

Category

20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jade and Gold Modernist Ring
Jade and Gold Modernist Ring

Jade and Gold Modernist Ring

Located in New York, NY

of Deco Retro and Modernist overtones. Clean and striking in scale. Heavy 18k gold settings. Ring

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr
1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr

1884 Ring natural Seed Pearls Enamel solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 1.1 gr

Located in SE

Antique 18K Gold Ring decorated with hand - engraved enameled eight- pointed Star and three

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Belle Époque Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

18k White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Channel Set Band
18k White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Channel Set Band

18k White Gold Round Brilliant Diamond Channel Set Band

By Avanti

Located in Carrollton, TX

This classic diamond ring has large diamonds channel set vertically to accentuate the finger. The

Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Robert Bielka Citrine and Gold Ring
Robert Bielka Citrine and Gold Ring

Robert Bielka Citrine and Gold Ring

By Robert Bielka

Located in Darnestown, MD

Gold and citrine ring by American designer, Robert Bielka. Bielka arrived in New York in 1975

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold Engagement Ring with Cushion Diamond
White Gold Engagement Ring with Cushion Diamond

White Gold Engagement Ring with Cushion Diamond

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

weight is 8.59 grams. The flower is larger and heavier than it appears in the photo, and the white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bernd Munsteiner Amethyst Gold Ring and Pendant Set
Bernd Munsteiner Amethyst Gold Ring and Pendant Set

Bernd Munsteiner Amethyst Gold Ring and Pendant Set

By Atelier Munsteiner

Located in Austin, TX

An incredible amethyst and 18k gold ring and pendant set by Bernd Munsteiner, founder of Atelier

Category

Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 7.50 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon and Pave' Diamond Ring in 18K YG
Estate 7.50 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon and Pave' Diamond Ring in 18K YG

Estate 7.50 Carat Green Tourmaline Cabochon and Pave' Diamond Ring in 18K YG

Located in Long Beach, CA

STYLE / REFERENCE: Pinky Ring METAL / MATERIAL: 18 KT Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Estate CENTER

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

White Gold Magnolia Engagement Ring with Cushion Diamond
White Gold Magnolia Engagement Ring with Cushion Diamond

White Gold Magnolia Engagement Ring with Cushion Diamond

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

This limited edition Magnolia engagement ring is crafted from 18 karat white gold and features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold

1904 Toi et Moi Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K GoldØ3.25/2.3gr
1904 Toi et Moi Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K GoldØ3.25/2.3gr

1904 Toi et Moi Ring natural Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K GoldØ3.25/2.3gr

Located in SE

Art Nouveau period Swedish Toi et Moi Ring featuring solid 18K Yellow Gold twisted frame with claw

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fancy Light Pink Diamond Eighteen Karat White Gold Magnolia Ring
Fancy Light Pink Diamond Eighteen Karat White Gold Magnolia Ring

Fancy Light Pink Diamond Eighteen Karat White Gold Magnolia Ring

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

This Magnolia Flower Sculptural ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a large

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Bvlgari Allegra Yellow Citrine Lemon Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Vintage Bvlgari Allegra Yellow Citrine Lemon Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Vintage Bvlgari Allegra Yellow Citrine Lemon Quartz 18 Karat White Gold Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Birmingham, GB

Bvlgari Allegra Citrine Lemon Quartz 18k White Gold Statement Ring. Beautiful large fancy cushion

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr
Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold Ø US7.75 / 2.04gr

Located in SE

European Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s with crown in White Gold on 14K Rose Gold band. Nine Diamonds

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

50 Carat Amethyst Cocktail Ring in Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold 29 Grams
50 Carat Amethyst Cocktail Ring in Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold 29 Grams

50 Carat Amethyst Cocktail Ring in Solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold 29 Grams

Located in New York, NY

heavy solid make in 18 Karat yellow gold ,Four yellow prongs are breath taking. These ring is made

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Large Heavy 18k Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate large heavy 18k gold ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 54 vintage editions and 27 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect large heavy 18k gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic large heavy 18k gold ring over the years, but those made by Hella Ganor, Malpani Jewels and Michael Engelhardt are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a large heavy 18k gold ring featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a large heavy 18k gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 33 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Large Heavy 18k Gold Ring?

Prices for a large heavy 18k gold ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $700 and can go as high as $114,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,941.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.