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Masonic Motif Gold Leaf Framed Mirror, France c.1820
Masonic Motif Gold Leaf Framed Mirror, France c.1820

Masonic Motif Gold Leaf Framed Mirror, France c.1820

Located in Houston, TX

A gold leaf frame with Masonic symbols from France c.1820 with an antique mirror glass.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Victorian Masonic Globe Locket Pendant
Antique Victorian Masonic Globe Locket Pendant

Antique Victorian Masonic Globe Locket Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool antique Masonic globe pendant that opens to reveal a series of round discs, each worked to form a different masonic symbol including the Square & Compasses, a pentagram, the E...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Vintage Masonic Orb Locket Pendant on 9 Carat Gold Chain
Vintage Masonic Orb Locket Pendant on 9 Carat Gold Chain

Vintage Masonic Orb Locket Pendant on 9 Carat Gold Chain

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This great Silver and 9ct Gold Vintage English Masonic Orb opens to reveal 6 expertly hand-engraved equally-sized pyramids.

Category

Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Masons Masonic Solid 9 Carat Gold Ball Fob or Pendant
Masons Masonic Solid 9 Carat Gold Ball Fob or Pendant

Masons Masonic Solid 9 Carat Gold Ball Fob or Pendant

Located in St Helens, GB

Well made example in solid 9 carat gold throughout. (the vast majority have a gold on silver ball).

Category

20th Century British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Masonic Globe and Compass Folding Fob Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Masonic Globe and Compass Folding Fob Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Masonic Globe and Compass Folding Fob Pendant

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This wonderful masonic fob pendant was hand crafted in Victorian England and is very unique to see in this style.

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold and Silver Masonic Ball Fob Pendant Circa 1990
Vintage 9ct Gold and Silver Masonic Ball Fob Pendant Circa 1990

Vintage 9ct Gold and Silver Masonic Ball Fob Pendant Circa 1990

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

An intriguing and ever-popular vintage 9ct gold folding masonic ball. The ball is clasped, and can be unfolded to reveal a cross which is engraved with a multitude of masonic symbols.

Category

1990s English Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Retro 14K Rose Gold Masonic Old Mine Cut Diamond Signet Ring
Retro 14K Rose Gold Masonic Old Mine Cut Diamond Signet Ring

Retro 14K Rose Gold Masonic Old Mine Cut Diamond Signet Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The dagger symbol can symbolize a Mason’s duty to defend truth, virtue, and the Brotherhood. 16 grams 14k gold Intricate texture and detail throughout Ring size 9.25

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant
Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Located in St Helens, GB

Fine quality solid Masonic / mason's ball. Opens up fully. Stylish piece. 9ct gold on silver ball and solid 9 carat gold top.

Category

20th Century British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Masonic Swivel Signet Ring, Circa 1910
Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Masonic Swivel Signet Ring, Circa 1910

Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Masonic Swivel Signet Ring, Circa 1910

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A really super example of an early 20th Century 18 yellow karat gold Masonic swivel ring. In beautiful condition the piece looks like it was made yesterday.

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Edwardian Masonic Star Opening Orb in 9 Carat Gold and Silver
Unique Edwardian Masonic Star Opening Orb in 9 Carat Gold and Silver

Unique Edwardian Masonic Star Opening Orb in 9 Carat Gold and Silver

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Such a perfect collectable piece crafted in 9ct Gold and Silver. Add a Gold chain to wear as necklace (click here for link).

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Mystery & Virtue: Rare Masonic Knights Templar Ring
Mystery & Virtue: Rare Masonic Knights Templar Ring

Mystery & Virtue: Rare Masonic Knights Templar Ring

Located in Wimberley, TX

This particularly rare antique example of allegiance to a society is a ring of 18k yellow gold representing the long standing (Free) Mason organization.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant
Vintage Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Vintage Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Located in St Helens, GB

Fine quality solid Masonic / mason's ball. Opens up fully. Stylish piece. 9ct gold on silver ball and solid 9 carat gold top.

Category

20th Century British Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Victorian Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant
Victorian Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Victorian Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Located in St Helens, GB

Fine quality solid Masonic / mason's ball. Opens up fully. Stylish piece. 9ct rose gold on silver ball and solid 9 carat gold top.

Category

20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Rare Large Masons Masonic Solid 9 Carat Gold Ball Fob or Pendant
Rare Large Masons Masonic Solid 9 Carat Gold Ball Fob or Pendant

Rare Large Masons Masonic Solid 9 Carat Gold Ball Fob or Pendant

Located in St Helens, GB

Fine quality solid Masonic / mason's ball. Opens up fully. Stylish piece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Masonic Two Headed Eagle Pendant 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1920s Masonic Two Headed Eagle Pendant 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Masonic Two Headed Eagle Pendant 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

The two headed eagle symbolises both power and justice, like the square and compasses symbol, it is synonymous with Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white g...

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Gold Masonic Ring  Double Eagle Head  0.18ct Old European Cut Diamond  Vi
14K Gold Masonic Ring  Double Eagle Head  0.18ct Old European Cut Diamond  Vi

14K Gold Masonic Ring Double Eagle Head 0.18ct Old European Cut Diamond Vi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Own a piece of symbolic history with this striking vintage Masonic ring, crafted in luxurious 14K rose and white gold.

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold and Silver Pendant on 9 Carat Yellow Gold Chain
Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold and Silver Pendant on 9 Carat Yellow Gold Chain

Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold and Silver Pendant on 9 Carat Yellow Gold Chain

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This unique vintage folding ball pendant appears initially to simply be a Silver gilt and Gold sphere, however when unhinged opens out to show a cross shape formed by six pyramids. O...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Large Victorian Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant
Large Victorian Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Large Victorian Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Located in St Helens, GB

Fine quality solid Masonic / mason's ball. Opens up fully. Stylish piece. 9ct rose gold on silver ball and solid 9 carat gold top.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Vintage 14ct Gold Masonic Stock Pin Brooch C1970s Heavy 585 Purity West Ham Utd
Vintage 14ct Gold Masonic Stock Pin Brooch C1970s Heavy 585 Purity West Ham Utd

Vintage 14ct Gold Masonic Stock Pin Brooch C1970s Heavy 585 Purity West Ham Utd

Located in Camelford, GB

On offer is this gorgeous 14CT HEAVY GOLD MASONIC HAEMATITE STOCK PIN BROOCH DETAILS Material: 14ct 585/000) Solid Heavy Rosey Yellow Gold Style: Classic pin in the stock style wit...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Hematite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

9 Karat Rose Gold English Curb Link Fob Chain with T-Bar and Masonic Charm
9 Karat Rose Gold English Curb Link Fob Chain with T-Bar and Masonic Charm

9 Karat Rose Gold English Curb Link Fob Chain with T-Bar and Masonic Charm

Located in QLD , AU

The details - Gold - 9 Karat Rose Gold Weight - 38.58 grams Length - 15 inches / 38cm (could be lengthened using the extra 1 inch chain holding the Masonic charm) Width of links - 0...

Category

20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Large Antique Diamond Masonic Gold Compass Incredibly Hand-Engraved
Large Antique Diamond Masonic Gold Compass Incredibly Hand-Engraved

Large Antique Diamond Masonic Gold Compass Incredibly Hand-Engraved

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This is a magnificent very rare 14 karat gold compass with a bezel set solitaire diamond approx 1 carat.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1929 Masonic Enamel Gold Medal
1929 Masonic Enamel Gold Medal

1929 Masonic Enamel Gold Medal

Located in New York, NY

Striking Masonic medal, with a skull and cross bone in the center and four enamel panels.

Category

Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry

Materials

10k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Masonic Orb Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A high quality antique Masonic Orb pendant, modelled in 9k gold and the silver pyramid innards have a gold wash.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Silver

Masonic Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Masonic Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Ring

Masonic Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Featuring one old European-cut diamond, 0.55 ct., I2, M-N (brown), accented by twelve single-cut diamonds, 0.25 ct., tw., SI, H-I, flanked by 32 nd degree symbols, with remnants of p...

Category

20th Century Unknown Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Diamond Gold Masonic Fraternal Order Ring
1920s Diamond Gold Masonic Fraternal Order Ring

1920s Diamond Gold Masonic Fraternal Order Ring

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 14K 0.30 CT Diamond Masonic Men's Ring Size 12.25 Yellow Gold ·Era: 1920s ·Composition: 14k Gold Marked / Tested ·Gem Stone: 0.30ct Diamond F/VS ·Condition: Estate...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Masonic Orb Pendant in Silver and Gold
Masonic Orb Pendant in Silver and Gold

Masonic Orb Pendant in Silver and Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This Vintage Folding Ball Pendant appears initially to simply be a Gold sphere, however the four hinged arms open to show a cross shape formed by six pyramids. On these, are a variet...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Large Edwardian Masonic Folding Orb Gold Pendant
Large Edwardian Masonic Folding Orb Gold Pendant

Large Edwardian Masonic Folding Orb Gold Pendant

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This Unique Antique Folding Ball pendant appears initially to simply be a Silver gilt and Gold sphere, however when unhinged opens out to show a cross shape formed by six pyramids. O...

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Silver

Mini Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold Drop Earrings
Mini Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold Drop Earrings

Mini Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

These earrings can be perfectly paired with the matching Masonic Orb Pendant to be worn as a set. Condition: Very Good, slightest signs of wear due to age and use Defects: None Date...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Masonic Compass Engraved Signet Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
Masonic Compass Engraved Signet Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold

Masonic Compass Engraved Signet Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This signet ring features a Masonic Compass engraving on the oval face and is quite large in size fully crafted from 9ct Yellow Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 9 Karat Yellow Gold Masonic Pendant 4.8g
Solid 9 Karat Yellow Gold Masonic Pendant 4.8g

Solid 9 Karat Yellow Gold Masonic Pendant 4.8g

Located in Manchester, NH

Solid 9K Yellow Gold Masonic Pendant 4.8g Good condition! This solid 9K yellow gold masonic pendant measures 12.58mm X 12.49mm approximately when closed, and 1.15in X 1.00 in approxi...

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold Pendant in Silver and Gold
Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold Pendant in Silver and Gold

Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold Pendant in Silver and Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This lovely Folding Ball pendant appears initially to simply be a Silver gilt and Gold sphere, however when unhinged opens out to show a cross shape formed by six pyramids. On these,...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Large Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold Pendant in Silver and Gold
Large Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold Pendant in Silver and Gold

Large Vintage Masonic Folding Orb Gold Pendant in Silver and Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Perfect as a Pendant or Charm, or worn on a chain as a necklace and the perfect match to the Masonic Orb Earrings. Condition: Very Good, slightest signs of wear due to age and use ...

Category

Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Vintage Masonic 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond Accent
Vintage Masonic 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond Accent

Vintage Masonic 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond Accent

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This vintage Masonic ring is lovely and classic. It features a Diamond accent. The ring is stamped "14k" and "S Wood". Face measures: approximately 1" long x 1/2" wide Size: 10 -...

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Masonic Folding Orb Pendant in Silver and 9ct Gold
English Masonic Folding Orb Pendant in Silver and 9ct Gold

English Masonic Folding Orb Pendant in Silver and 9ct Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Full Opened Length 52mm. Materials: 9ct Gold, Silver

Category

Vintage 1970s British Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Edwardian Masonic Spinner 18 Carat Gold Pendant on 9 Carat Yellow Gold Chain
Edwardian Masonic Spinner 18 Carat Gold Pendant on 9 Carat Yellow Gold Chain

Edwardian Masonic Spinner 18 Carat Gold Pendant on 9 Carat Yellow Gold Chain

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Wearable Length; 510mm Materials: 18ct Yellow Gold(pendant), 9ct Yellow Gold(chain)

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Masonic Orb Folding Out Pendant in Gold and Silver
Vintage Masonic Orb Folding Out Pendant in Gold and Silver

Vintage Masonic Orb Folding Out Pendant in Gold and Silver

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This Vintage Folding Ball Pendant appears initially to simply be a Gold sphere, however the four hinged arms open to show a cross shape formed by six pyramids. On these, are a variet...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

1900s 15 Carat Yellow Gold Masonic Pendant on a 9 Carat Yellow Gold Chain
1900s 15 Carat Yellow Gold Masonic Pendant on a 9 Carat Yellow Gold Chain

1900s 15 Carat Yellow Gold Masonic Pendant on a 9 Carat Yellow Gold Chain

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Wearable Length; 520mm Materials: 15ct Yellow Gold(pendant), 9ct Yellow Gold(chain)

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage Masonic Brilliant Cut Diamond, Enamel and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Vintage Masonic Brilliant Cut Diamond, Enamel and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Vintage Masonic Brilliant Cut Diamond, Enamel and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This vintage Masonic ring features a .20 carat brilliant cut Diamond; VS-6. There is enamel accenting . Size: 11 3/4 Weight: 12 grams

Category

20th Century More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant
Victorian Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Victorian Masons Masonic 9 Carat Gold and Silver Ball Fob or Pendant

Located in St Helens, GB

Fine quality solid Masonic / mason's ball. Opens up fully. Stylish piece. 9ct rose gold on silver ball and solid 9 carat gold top.

Category

20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

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Masonic Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of masonic gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 9k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 115 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of masonic gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a choice in our collection of masonic gold has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier and Rolex are consistently popular. Take a look at an object in our assortment of masonic gold featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also uncut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding an option in this array of masonic gold for sale for men should be easy, but there are 77 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Masonic Gold?

Prices for a piece of masonic gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $212 and can go as high as $15,353, while this accessory, on average, fetches $963.

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.