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Nantucket Charm

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Open Nantucket Basket Charm
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Open Nantucket Basket Charm

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Open Nantucket Basket Charm

$1,950

H 0.95 in W 0.73 in D 0.61 in

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Open Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a Nantucket basket. With an

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20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm #24555
14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm #24555

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm #24555

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Articulated Nantucket Lightship Basket Charm- A beautifully detailed 14K yellow

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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm A tisket, a tasket! This lovely 3D charm

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm A tisket, a tasket! This lovely 3D charm

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm This lovely 3D charm features a miniature

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bill Rowe Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bill Rowe Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bill Rowe Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bill Rowe Nantucket Basket Charm- Bring back those idyllic days on

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bill Rowe 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm #20954
Bill Rowe 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm #20954

Bill Rowe 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm #20954

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Bill Rowe 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm- This exquisite 14K yellow gold Nantucket basket

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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Earrings #15818
14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Earrings #15818

14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Earrings #15818

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Earrings- Nantucket baskets are a symbol of Nantucket

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana Kim England 18K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet with 18 Charms
Diana Kim England 18K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet with 18 Charms

Diana Kim England 18K Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet with 18 Charms

By Diana Kim England

Located in Greenwich, CT

Classic Double link Charm Bracelet with 18 Charms: 4 Open Nantucket Baskets (multiple sizes

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Charm Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm Adorable basket charm made form 14K yellow gold

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in McLeansville, NC

A 14 karat yellow gold Nantucket basket charm. A textured basket design with an articulated lid and

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Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat White Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat White Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat White Gold Nantucket Basket Charm- Bring back those those sunny days at the shore! This

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm or Pendant
Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm or Pendant

Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm or Pendant

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W 1.38 in D 0.88 in L 1.13 in

Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm or Pendant

Located in Houston, TX

14K yellow gold Nantucket basket charm or pendant. Opens to reveal a miniature penny still inside

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Vintage 1970s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

American Scrimshow 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
American Scrimshow 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

American Scrimshow 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: American Scrimshow Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures 29mm long Weight: 6.4 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whale Nantucket Basket Charm / Pendant
Large 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whale Nantucket Basket Charm / Pendant

Large 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whale Nantucket Basket Charm / Pendant

Located in McLeansville, NC

A large 14 karat yellow gold whale nantucket basket charm / pendant. An oval, rope basket motif

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Lightship Gem Charm Bracelet
Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Lightship Gem Charm Bracelet

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Lightship Gem Charm Bracelet

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Seaman Schepps "Lightship" charm bracelet in 18k yellow gold, suspending five Nantucket basket

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2010s American Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yell...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm. Bring back those sunny days on Nantucket! This

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm Bring back those idyllic days on the lovley

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm. A tisket, a tasket! This lovely 3D charm

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm Bring back those idyllic days at the shore

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Kelli J 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm #21159
Kelli J 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm #21159

Kelli J 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm #21159

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Kelli K 14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm- This lovely 3D charm pays homage to the

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20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Wicker or Nantucket Basket Charm
Vintage 14K Gold Figural Wicker or Nantucket Basket Charm

Vintage 14K Gold Figural Wicker or Nantucket Basket Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold charm. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a open wicker (likely

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20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Original Glennan 1984 Signed 14K Gold Nantucket Basket Pendant
Original Glennan 1984 Signed 14K Gold Nantucket Basket Pendant

Original Glennan 1984 Signed 14K Gold Nantucket Basket Pendant

Located in Delray Beach, FL

In 1977, Glennan Robbins designed the first gold Nantucket lightship basket. A delicate sailboat is

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20th Century American Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm Pendant #19704
14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm Pendant #19704

14K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm Pendant #19704

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K Yellow Gold Nantucket Basket Charm Pendant This sweet Nantucket basket charm is set in 18K

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20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Glenann Yellow Gold Large Nantucket Basket Charm Pendant
Glenann Yellow Gold Large Nantucket Basket Charm Pendant

Glenann Yellow Gold Large Nantucket Basket Charm Pendant

Located in Stamford, CT

14k yellow gold Nantucket basket charm pendant with intricate detail by Goldsmith, Glenann

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Late 20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nantucket Striped Bass Charm / Small Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Nantucket Striped Bass Charm / Small Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Nantucket Striped Bass Charm / Small Pendant in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Susan Lister Locke

Located in Nantucket, MA

chain. Our Nantucket Striped Bass Charm / Pendant is available in two sizes. 18 Karat Gold chain and

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Nantucket Striped Bass Pendant/Charm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Large Nantucket Striped Bass Pendant/Charm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Large Nantucket Striped Bass Pendant/Charm in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

By Susan Lister Locke

Located in Nantucket, MA

bracelet. Our large Nantucket Striped Bass Pendant/Charm is 11 mm wide x 30.1 mm high Chain, Clasp and

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Charm Bracelets

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Located in Troy, MI

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Early 20th Century American Charm Bracelets

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American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a PHONE In 14Kt Yellow Gold

American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a PHONE In 14Kt Yellow Gold

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W 0.43 in D 0.44 in L 0.63 in

American 1935 Dreco Retro Charm in the Shape of a PHONE In 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

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Vintage Jewelled Statement Detachable Hearts, Egg, Sunburst Charm Bracelet 1980s
Vintage Jewelled Statement Detachable Hearts, Egg, Sunburst Charm Bracelet 1980s

Vintage Jewelled Statement Detachable Hearts, Egg, Sunburst Charm Bracelet 1980s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

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Vintage Slot Machine 14k Gold Charm Pendant - Functional

Vintage Slot Machine 14k Gold Charm Pendant - Functional

Located in Orlando, FL

Vintage 1950s–1960s 14k Gold Functional Slot Machine Charm A wonderfully detailed and fully functional vintage slot machine charm, crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. Measuring approx...

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Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold Lucerne Switzerland Figural Bell with Enamel Flowers Charm
Vintage 18K Gold Lucerne Switzerland Figural Bell with Enamel Flowers Charm

Vintage 18K Gold Lucerne Switzerland Figural Bell with Enamel Flowers Charm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold and enamel charm. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of a Swiss Treicheln or Trychlen cowbell. One side with blue, yellow, and red enameled floral decoration ...

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20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

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18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co Hourglass Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Timer Rock Crystal Pendant
Tiffany & Co Hourglass Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Timer Rock Crystal Pendant

Tiffany & Co Hourglass Charm Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Timer Rock Crystal Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co infinity hourglass charm crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The charm is a hard-to-find retired piece and no longer made by Tiffany & Co. The ch...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 14K Gold Pistol Charm Pendant
Mid-Century 14K Gold Pistol Charm Pendant

Mid-Century 14K Gold Pistol Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

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Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Art Nouveau Diamond & Seed Pearl 3 Cat Brooch
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Located in Brighton, GB

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Mary Tyler Moore Necklace and Earrings 14 Karat White Gold 89 Grams CZ Photos
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Mary Tyler Moore Necklace and Earrings 14 Karat White Gold 89 Grams CZ Photos

Located in New York, NY

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Tiffany & Co. Oyster Clam Shell Enamel Pearl Charm Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 6g
Tiffany & Co. Oyster Clam Shell Enamel Pearl Charm Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 6g

Tiffany & Co. Oyster Clam Shell Enamel Pearl Charm Pendant 18k Yellow Gold 6g

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Northbrook, IL

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Vintage 14K Gold Abacus Charm or Pendant

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$950

H 1.17 in W 0.61 in D 0.09 in

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets

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14k Gold

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14 Karat Yellow Gold Whisk Charm #20736

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$412

H 0.08 in W 0.15 in L 1.35 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Whisk Charm #20736

Located in Washington Depot, CT

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1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar
1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar

1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar

$8,156

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in

1810s French Yellow Gold Bracelet Charms Napoleonic Hussar

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet

Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition

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Pistol Handgun Charm Pendant in Solid 14k Yellow Gold

Pistol Handgun Charm Pendant in Solid 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Nantucket Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact nantucket charm 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 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect nantucket charm 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic nantucket charm over the years, but those made by Susan Lister Locke are often thought to be among the most beautiful. When shopping for a nantucket charm, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Nantucket Charm?

The price for a nantucket charm starts at $189 and tops out at $2,495 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $534.

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.