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Yellow Gold Contemporary Magnolia Brooch with Light Purple Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch designed by oil painter Polya Medvedeva is a masterpiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Magnolia Brooch with Cushion Lavender Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with cushion spinel. The tender
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Magnolia Contemporary Ring with Natural Zircon
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower cocktail ring is a stunning piece of contemporary jewelry, made of sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Magnolia Brooch with Cushion Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a storm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Purplish Pink Diamond Eighteen Karat White Gold Sculptural Magnolia Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower Sculptural brooch is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Lavender Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Magnolia Sculptural Brooch with Cushion Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Purplish Pink Diamond White Gold Magnolia Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower Sculptural pendant necklace is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Berry Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Magnolia Brooch with Ink Purple Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat white gold with purple cushion spinel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Magnolia Brooch with Ink Lavender Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat white gold with light purple cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Berry Pink Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold and features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Yellow Gold Magnolia Engagement Ring with One Carat Yellow Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower engagement or cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Fancy Light Purple Pink Diamond Eighteen Karat Gold Magnolia Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower Sculptural Engagement Ring is crafted in 18 karat white gold and features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Light Pink Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is in 14 karat yellow gold with light pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Storm Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold with storm purple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Purple Pink Diamond Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Magnolia Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower Sculptural pendant necklace is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Storm Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower contemporary pendant necklace is crafted in 18 karat white gold, with a storm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Contemporary Magnolia Pendant Necklace with Lavender Spinel
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
hours of meticulous work in 3D to achieve its perfect shape and proportions. The magnolia flower, one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Magnolia Ring with Certified One Carat Yellow Diamond
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Magnolia Flower engagement or cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a big
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Magnolia Flower Ear Clips
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold and Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Combine to Create Stylized Magnolia Flower
Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Magnolia Tri-Color Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Colored Gold (Yellow, White, Rose) Cartier Magnolia Earrings by Cartier. These earrings
Category

20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Magnolia Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels, this beautiful brooch is from the Magnolia collection. • Metal:18 Karat
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Magnolia Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Tiffany & Co. Magnolia pin in 18k yellow gold and completely covered in gems. This pin is
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Magnolia Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Magnolia Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
H 0.79 in W 0.95 in D 0.95 in Dm 0.95 in L 0.95 in
One-of-a-Kind Diamond Magnolia Earrings
By Fratelli Coppini
Located in Weston, MA
The perfect complement to daytime looks, these chic magnolia blossoms dazzle under a blanket of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Magnolia 14K Yellow Gold Flex Bracelet .55 CTW Pink Sapphires
Located in Greeneville, TN
your fine jewelry collection ✔ A romantic and refined gift for her, full of charm and elegance Arrives
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Magnolia Pendant with Mother of Pearl and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
collections. Staying true to the meaning of this philosophy, the Syna brand showcases jewelry that speaks for
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnolia Earrings
Located in Dubai, AE
Ngg Jewelz Fleur Magnifique Collection Big Magnolia Earrings These flowers are often associated
Category

2010s Emirian Drop Earrings

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Magnolia Earrings
Magnolia Earrings
H 5 in W 5 in L 5 in
Sterling Silver "Magnolia" Cuff
By Galmer Fine Silver
Located in Mansfield, OH
This sterling silver "magnolia" cuff was handmade by Galmer and created by the Repousse method.
Category

2010s Cuff Bracelets

Tiffany Magnolia Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Flower Earrings with Cabochon Amethyst center stones weighing 5.20 carats. The petals consist of Pink Sapphires, Tsavorite and Rhodolite weighing 14.33 carats, with Bril...
Category

American Clip-on Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Yellow Gold Magnolia Brooch with Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k​​​​​​​ Stones: ​​​​​​​8 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Brooch Dimensions: approx. 2.75 inches Brooch Thickness: 7.54 m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Magnolia Platinum & 18K Gold Pink Sapphire Flower Ring
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
interpretation of the magnificent magnolia is alive with colour and movement, the curling, wayward petals of
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Magnolia Fob in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Green Amethyst Cabochon
By Dudley VanDyke
Located in Charleston, SC
Dudley VanDyke's Magnolia Fob is featured in 14K Yellow Gold. The Magnolia Fob is also available in
Category

2010s More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co Cuff Bracelet Sterling Silver Magnolia Flower 18 Karat Ladybug 2001
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
2001 Tiffany & Co. 925 750 Hand Hammered Magnolia Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet Vintage, Retired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fabergé Magnolia Platinum & 18K Gold Sapphire Flower Ring w/ Diamonds US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
Fabergé collection. This spectacular interpretation of the magnificent magnolia is alive with colour and
Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

21st Century 3.56 Carat Diamond Magnolia Birds Gold Black Rhodium Cocktail Ring
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century 3.56 Carat Diamond Magnolia Birds Gold Black Rhodium Cocktail Ring 3.56 Carat Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Van Cleef & Arpels Magnolia Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Brooch model "Magnolia" in yellow gold, set with 8 diamonds on its center
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

King Baby Silver Magnolia Flower Ring
By King Baby
Located in Southampton, PA
This King Baby magnolia flower ring is crafted from silver and weighs 29.6 grams. The ring boasts a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver

New Hermes Magnolia Gold Double Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes brand new in box rare pink magnolia and rose gold double wrap bracelet. Date stamp C for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bracelets

Cartier Magnolia Tri-Color Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Colored Gold (Yellow, White, Rose) Cartier Magnolia Earrings by Cartier. These earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large 18K Gold Magnolia Floral Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Magnolia Flower. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, composed of (7) round-cut, prong-set, Diamonds weighing
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Yellow Gold and Diamond Magnolia Flower Brooch Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow Gold Magnolia Flower Brooch, measuring 2 1/2 inches in
Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermès CDC Collier de Chien Canvas Cavale Capucine Magnolia Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful combination for this CDC Bracelet in this woven canvas body Cavale in Capucine Magnolia
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Large Van Cleef & Arpels French Diamond 18 Karat Gold Magnolia Ear-Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-Clips are designed as stylized magnolia flowers with five deeply ridged petals Centering round
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

HERMES pink Capucine/Magnolia MEDOR INFINI DOUBLE TOUR Bracelet T1 Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 'Medor Infini Double Tour' in capucine and magnolia Swift calfskin featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Multi-Gem 'Magnolia' Pendant Necklace in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond And Multi-Gem 'Magnolia' Pendant Necklace In Platinum. This necklace is set
Category

20th Century American Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18 Karat Gold Large Magnolia Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Van Cleef & Arpels, these beautiful earrings are from the Magnolia collection. • Metal:18
Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Gold Diamond Magnolia Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous pair of vintage (c. 1980s) floral earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, from Magnolia
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Gold Diamond Magnolia Clip-On Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous pair of vintage (c. 1980s) floral earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, from Magnolia
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Dazzling Tiffany & Co. Multi-Gem and 18K Gold "Magnolia" Earclips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful crafted design by TIFFANY & CO circa 1993 consisting of impressive cabochon amethyst centers of approximately 5.20 carats accentuated by diamond stamen, and tsavorite and r...
Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, 18k Gold

BUCCELLATI Olympia Magnolia Flower Yellow & White Gold Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow & White Gold Olympia Magnolia Flower Earrings by Buccellati. Measurements: Length
Category

1990s Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 2000s Yellow Gold Diamond Large Magnolia Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold large Magnolia flower brooch. Features eight
Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Magnolia Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Magnolia Flower Diamond Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 6 round brilliant
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Milk Glass Magnolia Flower Brooch by Alfred Philippe for Crown Trifari, 1953
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 3" tall - Gold plated - Molded milk glass - Designed by Alfred Philippe for Crown Trifari (signed on verso) - Circa 1953 - Estate acquired - Good vin...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Poured Milk Glass Magnolia Flower Choker Necklace By Crown Trifari, 1950s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 15" length - 1.1
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Buccellati Magnolia Blossoms Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Buccellati 'Magnolia Blossoms' earrings crafted in 18 karat rose, yellow, and white gold
Category

Early 2000s More Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Gold 'Magnolia' Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat white and yellow gold 'Magnolia' brooch by Buccellati, designed as a magnolia flowerhead
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Buccellati Gold 'Magnolia' Brooch
Buccellati Gold 'Magnolia' Brooch
W 1.88 in D 0.5 in L 1.88 in
Buccellati Large "magnolia " Flower Clip
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold large flower pin, beautiful veining and bright-cutting. 2 1/2 inc. diameter.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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Magnolia Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of magnolia jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of magnolia jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a choice in our collection of magnolia jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Buccellati and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. Take a look at an object in our assortment of magnolia jewelry featuring Spinel from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of magnolia jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Magnolia Jewelry?

The price for a piece of magnolia jewelry starts at $3,200 and tops out at $383,582 with these earrings, on average, selling for $8,493.

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.