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White and Pink Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Multi-Strands Necklace
White and Pink Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Multi-Strands Necklace

White and Pink Pearls, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Multi-Strands Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Weight 116.90 gr RF *IFA For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

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2010s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, 14 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

Coral, 14 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Big Lapislazuli, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
Big Lapislazuli, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Big Lapislazuli, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

White and Blue Stones, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings.
White and Blue Stones, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings.

White and Blue Stones, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K White Gold Hook Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings
18 K White Gold Hook Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings

18 K White Gold Hook Drop South Sea Pearl Earrings

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

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2010s Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace
Turquoise, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace

Turquoise, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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2010s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Multi-Color Tormalines Light Pink-Violet Pearls Rose Gold Link Bracelet
Diamonds Multi-Color Tormalines Light Pink-Violet Pearls Rose Gold Link Bracelet

Diamonds Multi-Color Tormalines Light Pink-Violet Pearls Rose Gold Link Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

R.F ++fehr Lenght 18.5 cm For any inquiries, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Garnet, Cameo, 9 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Garnet, Cameo, 9 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Garnet, Cameo, 9 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Dimensions 4 cm X 3 cm For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

18 K Yellow and White Gold Vintage Bracelet with Diamonds
18 K Yellow and White Gold Vintage Bracelet with Diamonds

18 K Yellow and White Gold Vintage Bracelet with Diamonds

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

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Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring

White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

15 Usa Size 7.17 French Size 55 For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message

Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart and Star Shape Pendant Necklace
White Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart and Star Shape Pendant Necklace

White Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart and Star Shape Pendant Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Pendant 4.2 cm Lenght Chain 45 cm For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message

Category

2010s Italian Modern More Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

French Size 50 For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Aquamarine Beads Diamonds and Blue Sapphire Clasp White Gold Necklace
Aquamarine Beads Diamonds and Blue Sapphire Clasp White Gold Necklace

Aquamarine Beads Diamonds and Blue Sapphire Clasp White Gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Blue Sapphires 2.96 ct Rf. guacu For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
Diamonds, Rubies, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace

Diamonds, Rubies, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

length 6.5cm RF G GFAHI RK.AARRR130 For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearls, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Necklace.
Pearls, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Necklace.

Pearls, 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

gr RF +CCGF RK.GACG85 For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Silver Pearls White Gold Clasp Beaded Necklace
Diamonds Silver Pearls White Gold Clasp Beaded Necklace

Diamonds Silver Pearls White Gold Clasp Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

+HUIR RK.AOGI102 Length 45.50 cm For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message

Category

Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Usa Size 8 For any inquires,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.33 Carats Old-Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.
2.33 Carats Old-Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

2.33 Carats Old-Cut Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

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Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Earrings

Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Flower Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

UIGH RK.AFAH130 Diameter 1 cm For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Ruby White and Rose Gold Parrot Shape Pendant Necklace
Diamonds Ruby White and Rose Gold Parrot Shape Pendant Necklace

Diamonds Ruby White and Rose Gold Parrot Shape Pendant Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

cm For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamond Multicolored Sapphire, 14KT Gold Leaf Pendant
Diamond Multicolored Sapphire, 14KT Gold Leaf Pendant

Diamond Multicolored Sapphire, 14KT Gold Leaf Pendant

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

cm Diameter 4.5 cm For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring
Ruby Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring

Ruby Diamonds White Gold Snake Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies,  Red Coral Pendant Necklace
Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies,  Red Coral Pendant Necklace

Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, Red Coral Pendant Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

1.90 cm Tot.weight 37.70 R.F huic For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Diamonds Yellow Topazes, White Gold Earrings
Diamonds Yellow Topazes, White Gold Earrings

Diamonds Yellow Topazes, White Gold Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

19.40 RF + uroi For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Amethyste Yellow Topazes White Gold Earrings
Diamonds Amethyste Yellow Topazes White Gold Earrings

Diamonds Amethyste Yellow Topazes White Gold Earrings

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

weight g 15.70 RF + ufor For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Gold Fantasy Ring
Diamonds Gold Fantasy Ring

Diamonds Gold Fantasy Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

R.F G HFHE RK.AHGF For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Tsavorite, Grey Stones Dome Gold Ring
Diamonds, Tsavorite, Grey Stones Dome Gold Ring

Diamonds, Tsavorite, Grey Stones Dome Gold Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

RK.AEGH80 For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamonds Sapphires 18 kt Yellow and White Gold Ring
Diamonds Sapphires 18 kt Yellow and White Gold Ring

Diamonds Sapphires 18 kt Yellow and White Gold Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

+ ghou For any inquiries,please contact the lesser through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Garnets Rose Gold and Silver Link Necklace
Garnets Rose Gold and Silver Link Necklace

Garnets Rose Gold and Silver Link Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

For any inquiries,please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires and Orange Coral Flower, Rose Gold Retrò Bracelet
Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires and Orange Coral Flower, Rose Gold Retrò Bracelet

Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires and Orange Coral Flower, Rose Gold Retrò Bracelet

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

gr R.F. +GEEFC RK.AGIGA92 For any inquiries, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Diamonds White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Emerald Diamonds White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Emerald Diamonds White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

inquiries,please contact the lesser through the message center.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

ct. 1, 30 Diamonds Onyx Pearl Fashion Gold Ring
ct. 1, 30 Diamonds Onyx Pearl Fashion Gold Ring

ct. 1, 30 Diamonds Onyx Pearl Fashion Gold Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

uhau For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center.

Category

1990s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Stone, Retrò Ring
Stone, Retrò Ring

Stone, Retrò Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Size 5.75 French Size 51 For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Silver

Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.

Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Size 6.34 French Size 52.5 For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message

Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Agate Necklace.
Black Agate Necklace.

Black Agate Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Weight 70.81 gr RF +UGF For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Ring.
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Ring.

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold and Rose Gold Ring.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

French Size 54 For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Bracelet Signed Meister Zurich
Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Bracelet Signed Meister Zurich

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Mesh Bracelet Signed Meister Zurich

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

seller through the message center. Length: 17.3 cm Width: 2.5 cm Weight: 46.83 grams Matching necklace

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Morganite Diamond Pink Sapphire Earrings Gubelin, Switzerland
Elegant Morganite Diamond Pink Sapphire Earrings Gubelin, Switzerland

Elegant Morganite Diamond Pink Sapphire Earrings Gubelin, Switzerland

By Gubelin Lucerne

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

and money back is guaranteed. For any enquires, please contact the seller through the message center

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace.
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace.

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Pendant 1.3 cm For any further questions, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Fashion Ring.
Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Fashion Ring.

Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Fashion Ring.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

French Size 51 For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.

Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

gr RF +EFO RK.GAC130 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.

Pearls, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Total Weight 9.70 gr RF *ROU For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Necklace.
Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Necklace.

Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

10 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
10 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

10 Mm Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

contact the seller through the message center.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.
Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.

Pearls, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

gr RF +EFO RK.GAC130 For any information, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Amethysts, Emeralds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings.
Pearls, Amethysts, Emeralds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings.

Pearls, Amethysts, Emeralds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

4.7 cm to 5.1 cm For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring
Sapphire, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring

Sapphire, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Modern Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

8.17 French Size 57.5 For any informations, feel free to contact the seller through the message center.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose and White Gokd Modern Ring
Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose and White Gokd Modern Ring

Aquamarine, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose and White Gokd Modern Ring

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Size 7 French Size 54.5 For any information,please feel free to contact the seller in the message

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2010s Italian Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

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Message Center For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the message center you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, white gold and 14k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 6855 vintage editions and 1438 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a message center from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a message center has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Emilio!, Royaal Stones Ltd and SCARSELLI are consistently popular. A message center can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4307 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a message center, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Message Center?

On average, a message center at 1stDibs sells for $1,762, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $4,125,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.