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Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch

Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Carved Female Cameo Shell Brooch

Located in Towson, MD

This vintage estate 10K yellow gold brooch showcases a hand-carved oval shell cameo, featuring a

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Cameo Shell Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Retro Cameo Shell Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Retro Cameo Shell Ring in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

oval shell cameo carved in classic profile, bezel-set within a refined frame. The warm contrast between

Category

Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set
Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set

Italian cameo pendant & pearl earrings set

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Kenilworth, US

Exquisitely carved Italian oval shell cameo profile pendant of Zeus remounted in a custom 18K gold

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Early 20th Century
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Early 20th Century

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Early 20th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

early 20th century. The finely carved oval shell cameo depicts a classical female profile in delicate

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Coral Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Earrings 1960s
Mid Century Coral Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Earrings 1960s

Mid Century Coral Cameo 14k Yellow Gold Earrings 1960s

Located in Towson, MD

carved oval shell cameo measuring 10 x 12mm and depicting a classical female profile in bust portrait

Category

Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Shell Oval Cameo Earrings By Florenza, 1960s
Carved Shell Oval Cameo Earrings By Florenza, 1960s

Carved Shell Oval Cameo Earrings By Florenza, 1960s

By Florenza

Located in McKinney, TX

" x .75" - Gold plated hardware - Carved shell cameos - Clip on earring backs - By Florenza

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant
1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant

1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The 1920s Coral Cameo 18k Gold Shell Oval Brooch Pendant is a stunning example of Art Deco jewelry

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame
Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame

Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame

Located in Sugar Land, TX

Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch/Pin Pendant with Oval Gold Tone Frame and Carved Shell Victorian Woman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Oval Cameo Pin and Pendant

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Pin With Profile Of A Woman. 2.25 Inches Long With Drop Down

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in beverly hills, CA

Vintage shell cameo brooch, meticulously hand-carved from Italian cornelian shell. This exquisite

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Shell Cameo Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold This mid-century pendant is crafted in rich 18k

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Mid-Century Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold This Mid-century brooch features a hand-carved

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Amalthea, the goat who nourished Zeus when he was a baby. The oval shaped carved shell cameo is bezel set

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Mid-Century Deco Revival Shell Cameo Brooch in 10k Yellow Gold This Mid-Century Deco Revival

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French
Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French

Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French

Located in Firenze, IT

This pair of mid-19th century earrings present two elongated oval-shaped shell cameos depicting a

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

T. Saulini 14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Left Facing Man Large Pendant
T. Saulini 14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Left Facing Man Large Pendant

T. Saulini 14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Left Facing Man Large Pendant

By Saulini

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Peach Base Color w/ White Carving - Very Detailed

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

By John Brogden

Located in London, GB

of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame

Located in Montclair, NJ

features a VERY DETAILED, oval shaped, high relief cameo carved from a natural white and pink shell that

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Pendant and Brooch
Cameo Pendant and Brooch

Cameo Pendant and Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful shell cameo pendant and brooch set in silver with twisted gold rope accent, circa late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Vintage White Gold Carved Cameo Diamond & Green Stone Filigree Brooch Pendant
Vintage White Gold Carved Cameo Diamond & Green Stone Filigree Brooch Pendant

Vintage White Gold Carved Cameo Diamond & Green Stone Filigree Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Oval Cut - Peach Base w/ White Color

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a 18K gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an oval shaped orange shell cameo with a relief

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French 1960s Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Pendant Brooch
French 1960s Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Pendant Brooch

French 1960s Cameo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Pendant Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch - pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Of oval shape, this cameo on shell

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch, England, 1920s
Art Deco 14K White Gold Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch, England, 1920s

Art Deco 14K White Gold Cameo Diamond Pendant Brooch, England, 1920s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

intricate craftsmanship. The oval-shaped carved shell cameo features a beautifully detailed profile of a

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo w/ Pearls & Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo w/ Pearls & Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo w/ Pearls & Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Carved Shell Cameo - Oval Shape - Prong Set - Medium Peach Color w/ Cream Color

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shell Cameo Coral Earrings

Shell Cameo Coral Earrings

Unavailable|$1,650

Shell Cameo Coral Earrings

By Marcella Ciceri

Located in New York City, NY

A pair of 14 karat yellow gold and coral and shell cameo earrings. The top of the earring is bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Vintage circa 1970s White Shell Cameo Screw Back Earrings 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Vintage circa 1970s White Shell Cameo Screw Back Earrings 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Vintage circa 1970s White Shell Cameo Screw Back Earrings 9 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

a white shell cameo of a lady in an ornate leaf-like frame with a milgrain border. These lovely

Category

20th Century Unknown Late Victorian More Earrings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity
Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity

Vintage 18ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 7.9g 750 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY GOLD GOLD CARVED SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1970s Heavy 6.2g 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

lovely design. Style: Victorian classic Cameo, hand carved from a Conch shell. Gemstones: Large oval

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity
Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity

Vintage 9ct Gold Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pin c1946 Heavy 6.6g 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

lovely design. Style: Victorian classic Cameo, hand carved from a Conch shell. Gemstones: Large oval

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Dove Sitting on a Bowl Oval Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique 14 Karat Gold Dove Sitting on a Bowl Oval Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique 14 Karat Gold Dove Sitting on a Bowl Oval Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a lovely brooch crafted in 14K gold. It depicts four doves sitting on a bowl. The cameo is

Category

Mid-20th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting Nike & Mars in Chariot Three Horses

Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting Nike & Mars in Chariot Three Horses

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval shell cameo carved to depict Nike & Mars in chariot 3 horses,the mount with shell detail

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Cameo Brooch, circa 1880
Late Victorian Cameo Brooch, circa 1880

Late Victorian Cameo Brooch, circa 1880

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval shell cameo, carved to depict an allegorical scene, to a scrolling mount with applied

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Italian Neoclassical Cameo Gold Putti Ring, circa 1820
Italian Neoclassical Cameo Gold Putti Ring, circa 1820

Italian Neoclassical Cameo Gold Putti Ring, circa 1820

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval shell cameo depicting winged putti around a birdcage, plain bordered setting. Later rose

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Dome Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Double strand pearl necklace with cameo clasp
Double strand pearl necklace with cameo clasp

Double strand pearl necklace with cameo clasp

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 Karat Yellow Gold Double Strand Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace Featuring an Oval Shell Cameo

Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Hand Carved Silhouette Cameo Shell Oval Wall Plaque
Antique Victorian Hand Carved Silhouette Cameo Shell Oval Wall Plaque

Antique Victorian Hand Carved Silhouette Cameo Shell Oval Wall Plaque

Located in Dayton, OH

Intricately carved antique natural shall cameo displayed in a small wood wall plaque, sold by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Hardwood

Vintage Lot Of 200 Shell Cameos Cameo Of Women Mixed Lot
Vintage Lot Of 200 Shell Cameos Cameo Of Women Mixed Lot

Vintage Lot Of 200 Shell Cameos Cameo Of Women Mixed Lot

Located in New York, NY

Lot of 200 cameo intaglio All sizes see photos for size penny in photo not included All vintage

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Loose Gemstones

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Italian Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold
Italian Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold

Italian Shell Cameo Dangle Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These beautiful drop earrings feature intricately carved Italian shell cameos. Each cameo is carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Gold and Shell Cameo Brooch

19th Century Gold and Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

A 19th Century shell cameo, the oval cameo carved to depict Apollo seated with his lyre attended by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Gold Shell Cameo Ring, circa 1870
Victorian Gold Shell Cameo Ring, circa 1870

Victorian Gold Shell Cameo Ring, circa 1870

Located in Firenze, IT

depicting Cupid. An oval carved shell cameo depicting Cupid in white to a brown ground Mounted in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch
14k White Gold Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch

14k White Gold Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch

Located in Victoria, BC

Here is a lovely 14k White Gold Shell Cameo Pendant/Brooch. This brooch features an oval shaped

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Gold

5 Cameo Gold 1940s Carved Shell Necklace Wire Rope Chain
5 Cameo Gold 1940s Carved Shell Necklace Wire Rope Chain

5 Cameo Gold 1940s Carved Shell Necklace Wire Rope Chain

Located in Stamford, CT

14k yellow gold graduated 5 Cameo necklace. The center Cameo and the 2 end Cameo's are from shells

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Pendant Cameo Shell Entourage 18 Carat Gold And Fine Pearls
Pendant Cameo Shell Entourage 18 Carat Gold And Fine Pearls

Pendant Cameo Shell Entourage 18 Carat Gold And Fine Pearls

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Superb pendant cameo mounted as a pendant surrounded by fine pearls total weight: 10.10 g oval

Category

Antique 1890s European Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Italian 19th Century Fine Shell Cameo of Dante Alighieri Signet Ring
Antique Italian 19th Century Fine Shell Cameo of Dante Alighieri Signet Ring

Antique Italian 19th Century Fine Shell Cameo of Dante Alighieri Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

finely carved shell cameo depicts the profile head of ‘Il Sommo Poeta', the supreme poet, Dante Alighieri

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate

Mid Century Silver Oval Open Link Cameo Bracelet
Mid Century Silver Oval Open Link Cameo Bracelet

Mid Century Silver Oval Open Link Cameo Bracelet

Located in Towson, MD

One silver oval link shell cameo bracelet measuring eight inches long. The bracelet is set with

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Coral, Onyx, And Shell Slide Cameo Bracelet Set In 14K Yellow Gold
Coral, Onyx, And Shell Slide Cameo Bracelet Set In 14K Yellow Gold

Coral, Onyx, And Shell Slide Cameo Bracelet Set In 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Sewickley, PA

intricately carved cameos set in alternating bezel frames. Each slide features a distinct hand-carved portrait

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Three Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Three Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Three Graces Hand Carved Shell Cameo Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

natural carnelian shell cameo is set in a Beautiful solid 10 Karat yellow gold oval frame. Approx. 65mm x

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Oval Shell Cameo For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oval shell cameo for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an oval shell cameo 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 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An oval shell cameo of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Carnelian, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an oval shell cameo, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Oval Shell Cameo?

The price for an oval shell cameo starts at $200 and tops out at $3,750 with these brooches, on average, selling for $745.

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.