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Antique 2.23 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of white opal jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: C5516
Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1920s 8.18 Carat Opal and Diamond Earring and Pendant Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique jewelry suite set with 8.18 carat white opal and 0.98 carat diamond, crafted in
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1.46 ctw Diamond Opal Ring Vintage 14K White Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
1.46 ctw Diamond Opal Ring Vintage 14K White Gold This estate ring is made in solid 14K White Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Opal Pendant Necklace w Diamonds in 14K White Gold Australian Opal 9 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
stunning opal. The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below: Metal Quality: 14K White Gold
Category

2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Opal Diamond Ring, 18k White Gold, Blue Green Opal w Diamond Halo Ring
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These stunning black opals surrounded by polished 18k white gold and dripping with gorgeous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Majestic Australian Opal Jewellery Set Opal Ring Opal Pendant Opal Earrings
By Renata Bernard
Located in Sydney, AU
length: 23.59mm Opal width: 13.22mm Opal thickness: 4.70mm Metal: 18K yellow, white and rose gold Size
Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Opal Diamond Ring, 8.13 Carats Oval Opal & Diamond Halo in 14k White Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This fiery 7.13 carat opal has flashes of blue, green, and vibrant pink and there are 74 diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.75 Carat Opal & Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Genuine Opal
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Opal's are precious gemstones that symbolize hope, purity and truth. They are also the gemstone for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Opal & Diamond Halo Earring Studs 14K White Gold Genuine Opal Earrings
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Opal's are precious gemstones that symbolize hope, purity and truth. They are also the gemstone for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold with Opal Stone and Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Behold the allure of a white gold ring, adorned with a captivating opal boasting green and brown
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

Fire Opal and Diamond Earrings Yellow & White Gold 9.30 cts Fire Opals 4.69 cts
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
Fire Opal and Diamond Earrings Yellow & White Gold 9.30 cts Fire Opals 4.69 cts Fire Opal and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

Pink Opal Amethyst Full Cut Round Diamonds White Gold Drops Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Gold are holding 2 Pink Opal round Drops. In 1978 our workshop started in Italy to make simple
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD 19 Inch Black Opal and White Keshi Pearl Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Timeless 19-Inch Black and White Necklace with Black Opal and Keshi Pearls – Elegant for Any
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Black Opal earrings white gold Neon Blue Special person wedding gift jewelry
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold earrings with natural Black Opal opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.31 x
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Silver Scratching Ring White Australian Precious Gemstone Unisex Jewelry
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Opal gemstone origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.16 x 0.55 x 0.67
Category

2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Silver

Baroque Grey Pearls Pink Opal Amethyst Diamonds White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
The tops are 2 round 10 mm diameter pink opal buttons,middle parts have 2 small full cut diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Original Black Opal Ring with Diamond Halo 14k White Gold 6.85 Carats Sizable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This incredible black opal ring has the rich blues of the ocean and bright white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Black Opal Vitage Style Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal vitage style ring in 14 karat gold. Ethiopian opal cabochon ring. October Birthstone
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Cocktail Oval Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
white gold. Solid natural opal measures 12mm x 10mm (estimated at 5 carats) accented with 14 estimated
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with opal cabochon. Opal statement ring. Solitaire opal ring. October
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Belais Art Deco Opal Ring 14k White Gold Filigree Fine Jewelry
By Belais
Located in Torrance, CA
detailing and intricate filigree work, a hallmark of Art Deco era jewelry. The opal is a later addition to
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Turtle earrings studs with opals in 14k gold. Opal gold earrings. Oval cabochon solid opal earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10.64ct Natural Opal Diamond Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 7 Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary opal & diamond cocktail ring (circa 2000s) crafted in 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Opal Sapphire Diamond Pendant and Stud Earrings Jewelry Set in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
luxurious 14K white gold. At the center of the pendant and earrings, vibrant opals are surrounded by French
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Big Size White Baroque Pearls Oval Solid Opal Cabochons Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Oval Solid Opal Cabs measuring 9 x 11 mm set in solid 14
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dark Opal White Gold Engagement Ring Australian Opal
By Alexey Gabilo
Located in Berlin, DE
14K white gold ring with natural Dark Opal with bright opalescence opal origin - Australia opal
Category

2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Big Size White Baroque Pearls Oval Solid Opal Cabochons Yellow Gold Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simple chic stud earrings with a pair of Oval Solid Opal Cabs measuring 9 x 11 mm set in solid 14
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8ct Natural Opal Ring Estate 14k White Gold Large Oval 6.5 Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural 8ct opal cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat white gold. Cabochon cut natural opal
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Men's Natural Opal Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Men's opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s), crafted in 14 karat white
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k White Gold Pear Cocktail Jewelry Sz 10.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage natural opal & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

21st Century Tiara Silver White Enameled Oval Central Fire Opal 18 Karat Gold
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century Tiara Silver White Enameled Oval Central Fire Opal 18 Karat Gold Tiara made in Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, Silver, Enamel

White & Black Diamond Stud Earrings Opal Gemstone 14 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Elevate your jewelry collection with these striking white and black diamond stud earrings, adorned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

White & Black Diamond Stud Earrings Opal Gemstone 18 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
charm. The warm tones of the rose gold setting complement the ethereal beauty of the opals, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White & Black Diamond Stud Earrings Opal Gemstone 18 Karat Rose Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
charm. The warm tones of the rose gold setting complement the ethereal beauty of the opals, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cluster Ring with Oval Opal in 18Kt White Gold and Halo Brilliant Cut Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Cluster Ring with 3.20ct Oval-shaped Opal center stone, surrounded by 0.32ct brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Greek Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

White Precious Opal Silver Necklace Australian Opal Pendant
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver pendant with natural White Precious Opal gemstone origin - Australia Opal weight - 3.25 ct
Category

2010s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Silver

Opal White Pearl Bracelet
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal White Pearl Bead Bracelet J Dauphin J Dauphin "As above so below" Sweet Water Pearl with
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. The earrings are 18k white gold with 5.5 carats of opal that have an orange body color with flashes of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
Opal Diamond Drop White Gold Earrings
W 0.5 in D 0.35 in L 2.3 in
Black Opal Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Opal and Diamond White Gold Pendant Necklace, circa 2000. The Black Opal and Diamond White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boulder Opal Sapphire Pendant. 18k White Gold Opal Diamond Sapphire Necklace.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Australian Boulder Opal Abstract Cabochon Dangle pendant with accent diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Negligee Necklace Opal Diamond Pearl Platinum Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
clarity). The opal measures 8.5mm x 4mm (estimated at 0.50 carats). The pearl measures 7.5mm. The opal is
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Vintage 10K White Gold Opal Bead Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 10K White Gold Opal Bead Necklace Marked: 10KT Approximate Dimensions: 49.5 cm (Length
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

White Precios Opal SIlver Ring
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine quality crystal Opal ring in silver size of the ring - 7.5 US / 17 3/4 diameter / N 16 / 56
Category

2010s German Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Silver

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian opal & diamond bangle bracelet (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Earrings Off White Diamonds with Opal and Coral
Located in ประเวศ, TH
"These 18K Earrings are a celebration of natural beauty, featuring off white diamonds, opal, and
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

9.73ct Natural Opal Ring Diamond Estate Platinum Sz 7 Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish 9.73ct natural opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 850 platinum. Cabochon cut oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

White Gold, Opal, Diamonds and Emerald Necklace.
Located in Barcelona, CT
0,07ct. Natural white pear cut Opal weighing approx. 3,00ct Emeralds weighing approx. 0,20ct 18kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, White Gold

Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Crown Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The natural opal
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Opal and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
in luxurious 18K white gold, this piece showcases a luminous elongated opal drop—alive with brilliant
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Opal Diamond Pendant Necklace Estate 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish opal & diamond pendant, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (pendant) and 14 karat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Crescent Moon Pendant Opal Diamond 18k Gold Celestial Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elaborate antique Victorian diamond & opal crescent moon pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Certified 35.94 Carat White Australian Opal
Located in Antwerp, BE
This white Australian opal from Andamooka is truly unique due to its exceptional size—35.94 carats
Category

2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal

Certified 35.94 Carat White Australian Opal
Certified 35.94 Carat White Australian Opal
H 0.29 in W 1.26 in L 0.99 in
White Opal and Diamond Abstract Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold white opal and diamond abstract ring. The focal opal here is bezel
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Opal Art Nouveau Ring
Located in Milano, MI
and quality of craftmanship reminds us of jewelry that is no longer found. Opals are known for their
Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Crown Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The natural opal
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Black Opal Cabochon Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Black Opal Cabochon Ring Approximate Dimensions: 5.25 (Ring Size) 21.65 mm
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Gold Round Drops Pink Opal Diamonds Green Enamel Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
In these classic Art Deco Style earrings the tops are 2 crown shape elements in 14 kt.white gold
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The natural opal
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

2.75ct Natural Jelly Opal Diamond Ring Platinum Estate Fine Jewelry Sz 6
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish natural jelly opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 900 platinum. Cabochon cut natural
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Pomellato Opal Capri White Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
white gold, this ring exudes sophistication and modernity, making it a perfect addition to any jewelry
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, White Gold

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White Opal Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of white opal jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of white opal jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a choice in our collection of white opal jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Renata Bernard and Alberto are consistently popular. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and round cut versions for sale. Most of our white opal jewelry for sale are for women, but there are 590 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a White Opal Jewelry?

The price for a piece of white opal jewelry starts at $71 and tops out at $385,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,706.

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.