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Diamonds Yellow Topazes, White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
yellow topazes surrounded by a 0.78 ct diamonds. Yellow topaz ct 4.97 Diamonds ct 0.78 Total weight g
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow Topaz Earring Jackets
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Topaz Earring Jackets. These earring jackets consist of three bezels set vertically
Category

1990s American Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Topaz Earring Jackets
14 Karat Yellow Topaz Earring Jackets
H 0.76 in W 0.29 in D 0.16 in
Citrine Yellow Topaz 14k Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Citrine yellow topaz 14k gold vintage ring size 5 1/4. (5) resizable. Stamped 14k maker B.H. 5
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold

Palmiero Diamond Yellow Topaz Lavalier Necklace
By Palmiero
Located in New York, NY
white gold and embellished with diamonds (approximately 3.45 carats) and yellow topaz (estimated 9.55
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Topazes Diamonds Silver and Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Rhombus shape earrings in 14K rose gold structure composed of yellow topazes in the center, silver
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Yellow Topaz, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wonderful link bracelet in 14k yellow gold structure, realized with 7 yellow topaz sections which
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Rubies Yellow Topaz Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
9k rose gold bracelet composed of two sides of yellow topazes and a central bow adorned with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds, Yellow Topazes, Amethysts, 14K White Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
surrounded by yellow topazes crown. It's adorned all around by 1.80 ct of shining diamonds. Diamonds 1.80 ct
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

14 Karat Lever Back Yellow Topaz with Diamond Earrings
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Lever Back Yellow Topaz with Diamond Earrings 1.10 grams total weight. .15 Total Diamond
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Topaz

Diamonds, Tanzanite, Yellow Topazs, 14 Karat Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful stud earrings realized in 14 kt rose gold structure, mounted with a yellow topaz in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue and Yellow Topaz Stones Italian Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
with links of rectangular-cut blue and yellow topaz gemstones. Made in Italy circa 1980s. Measurements
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Yellow Topaz, 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Star Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.78 ct, round cut, G color, VS clarity Yellow Topazes 4.97 ct Total weight
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

ct 13, 38 Diamonds Blue Sapphires Yellow Topaz Cluster Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Cluster ring in 14k yellow and white gold mounted with a big yellow topaz in the center surrounded
Category

1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 0.40 Carat Yellow Topaz and 1.5 Carat Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18k Gold Yellow Topaz and Sapphire Cocktail Ring. Center Stone: 0.40ctw Yellow Topaz Side stone
Category

Vintage 1980s European Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamonds, Yellow Topaz, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wonderful retrò bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure, mounted with 7 yellow topaz
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold 7.79 Carat Blue & Yellow Topaz "Three Stone" Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 18 Karat Gold 7.79 Carat Blue & Yellow Topaz ""Three Stone"" Ring embodies an exquisite
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Yellow Topazes, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Retrò Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò link bracelet in 14K rose and white gold structure mounted with 6 big yellow topazes
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Diamonds Lemon Citrine Amethysts Yellow Topazes Garnets Rose Gold, Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, yellow topazes and diamonds Diamonds 0.27 ct Amethyst, Yellow Topazes,Garnets, Lemon Citrine 13.99 ct
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Citrine, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

Handmade 2.5ct Yellow Topaz and 0.40ct Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century One of Kind Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Brooch with Yellow Topaz and Natural Round
Category

Vintage 1980s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Big Yellow Topaz, Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, 18 Karat Rose Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant vintage ring in 18 kt rose gold structure, mounted with a big central round yellow topaz
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Shepherd Hoop Earrings with Yellow Topaz and Emeralds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
substantial yet delicate presence. Gemstone Details: Yellow Topaz: Each earring boasts a cushion-shaped
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Yellow Topaz Drop Diamond Dangly Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.2 Grams Gemstone: Yellow Topaz
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine Amethyst Red Chalcedony Yellow Topaz Garnet Rose Gold and Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little diamonds, yellow topazes and garnets. Diamonds 0.10 ct Yellow Topazes, Garnets 0.22 ct Aquamarine
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Chalcedony, Aquamarine, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Silve...

14K Yellow Gold Yellow Topaz and Diamond Accent Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
marquise-cut yellow topaz at its heart. Natural yet color-enhanced through expert treatment, this gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Amethyst, Yellow Topaz, Pearl, Rose and White Gold Cluster Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central amethysts and yellow topazes on the two sides. It is adorned with 0.30 ct of little diamonds on
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Cameo, Blue and Yellow Topazes, Diamonds, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
yellow topazes. This pendant/brooch is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Cameo 2.7 g 29 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

7.15 Carat Natural Impressive Yellow Topaz and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.15 Carats Natural Impressive Yellow Topaz and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Natural Yellow
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Yellow Topaz Garnet Rose Gold Silver Fly Shape Clasp Red Coral Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and the neck and the body all studded by yellow topaz. The origin of this necklace goes back to 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Topaz, Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Delicate Quartz Moonstone Yellow Topaz White Diamond Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Earrings Yellow Gold 14 K Diamond 24-Round 57-0,1-5/6A Quartz 2-1,53 2/1A Yellow Topaz 32-0,43 ct
Category

2010s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold

Exclusive Fine Jewelry Citrine / Yellow Topaz / White Diamond Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Diamond 24-Round 57-0,2-4/6A Citrine 4-0,46 3/1A Citrine 2-0,34 1/1A Citrine 8-Round-0,33 1/1A Yellow
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Topaz, 14k Gold

Exclusive Fine Jewelry Citrine / Yellow Topaz / White Diamond Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
/1A Yellow Topaz 3-Round With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a
Category

2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Topaz, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
ct Rubies and Sapphires 1.96 ct Yellow Topaz 28.55 ct - 24 mm x 12 mm Total Weight 21.30 gr RF
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Yellow Topaz Diamond Red Stone Cute Whimsical Dolphin Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Yellow Topaz - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Large 43 Carat Yellow Topaz Emerald Step Cut and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Gemstone: Yellow Topaz Topaz Measurements: 20.14 mm x 17.03 mm x 14.34 Topaz Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Bow Motif Rigid Bracelet with Yellow Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
stunning natural yellow topaz at its center. The design is enriched with brilliant-cut diamonds, enhancing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Pendant Necklace in Rose Gold, Silver and Yellow Topazes & Diamonds
Located in Bilbao, ES
Prominent XIX century pendant necklace in rose gold, full of beautiful oval shape yellow topazes
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Yellow Topaz Diamond Pendant 12ct 14K Antique Original 1930's-1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Yellow Topaz Diamond Pendant 12ct 14K Antique Original 1930's-1940's Featuring a GIANT
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Drop Earrings with Natural Yellow Topaz and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
yellow topaz gemstones, totaling 36 carats Round and baguette-cut natural white diamonds, totaling 0.80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Clarissa Bronfman 14k Gold Peridot Caracas Necklace & Yellow Topaz Sun Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
shape charm enhancer - 14k solid gold, yellow topaz large rock sun pendant Signature Caracas necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Checker Cut Yellow Topaz, Diamond & Colored Gemstones Cocktail Ring, Colorful
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a super nice checker cut yellow Topaz, diamond and colored
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Natural Yellow Topaz Gemstone 10.26 cts in 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, elegantly crafted in a rich shine. Elongated pear-shaped natural high-quality precious yellow topazes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Topaz Sapphires Diamonds Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
that is a line of flower made of diamonds, sapphires and topazes. diamonds ( 1.39 kt ) , sapphires
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold 2.40ctw Diamonds & Yellow Topaz Flexible Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color - 0.20ctw (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Topaz - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Topaz Imperial Silver Ring Big Natural Yellow Topaz Crystal Gemstone
Located in Berlin, DE
Silver ring with natural Topaz crystal origin - Brazil gem size is 0.24 х 0.39 х 0.91 in / 6 х 10
Category

2010s German Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Topaz, Silver

Yellow Topaz Sapphire Emerald Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This intricately designed piece can be worn as both a pendant and a brooch. The 14K Yellow Gold is
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Olympus Art Certified, White & Pink Gold Diamond Yellow Topaz, Snake Power Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
21.02 Carat Yellow Topaz Olympus Art Cretified Power of The Snake Ring The snake animal meaning is
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

New 12.0 Carat Light Yellow Topaz & Diamond Cut Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very fetching ring. This stone is from Brazil and just a beautiful color of yellow
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Yellow Topazs, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose and White Gold Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful retrò ring in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted with a central topaz ( 14 mm x 14 mm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Diamonds Topazes Pearls White Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
star clasp, all studded with 2.48 ct yellow topazes and 0.28 ct diamonds. Pearls g 95.30/ 9 mm Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified 6.78 Carat Topaz Diamond White Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow topaz and diamond dangle earrings. Two 5.78ct precious orange yellow pear shaped bezel topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Handcrafted 9 Karat Rose Gold Bow Amethyst, Topazs, Diamonds, Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and yellow topazes, and amethysts along all the bracelet structure. The origin of this bracelet dates
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, Topazes, Amethysts, Garnets Peridots 14 Karat Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful bracelet in 14k white gold structure, realized with yellow topazes linked together by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Coral, Topazs, Emeralds, Rubies Diamonds Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and yellow topazs and pearls. This bracelet was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Amethyst, Diamonds, Topazes, Garnets, Cameo, Pearls 9Kt Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, surrounded by little diamonds, amethysts, pearls and drops of yellow topazes. The origin of this bracelet
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Amethyst Topaz Diamond Ruby Emeralds Sapphire Pearls Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold and silver with central yellow topaz framed by a flower in rose gold and silver structure studded
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Silve...

Yellow and Blue Topazs, Tanzanite, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
and it is in perfect conditions. Diamonds 0.25 ct Blue Topazs and Tanzanite 9.32 ct Yellow Topaz 5.20
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 10.5 Carat Oval Cut Precious Topaz & Curved Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage semi precious gemstone ring boasting an oval cut yellow topaz center stone, featuring round
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Late 20th Century North American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

White Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies White and Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
yellow topaz flowers embellished around by 15.29 ct of blue sapphires and rubies. Diamonds 1.61 ct
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

15th Century Inspired 3 in 1 Topaz Earrings/Pendant
By Kasturjewels
Located in London, W1U 2JG
Lemon Topaz/Quartz. Yellow Topaz have significant healing properties including curing disease such as
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Topaz, 22k Gold

ROBERTO COIN 18k Yellow Gold Multicolor Gemstone Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
oval gemstones - amethyst, yellow topaz, and lemon citrine. Made in United States circa 2010s
Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Topaz For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact yellow topaz you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 943 antique edition and 1697 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a yellow topaz may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing yellow topaz — no matter the origin — is easy, but Christina Addison, Bulgari and Yianni Creations each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and cushion cut versions for sale. When shopping for a yellow topaz, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Yellow Topaz?

Prices for a yellow topaz can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $71 and can go as high as $160,250, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,449.

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.

Questions About Yellow Topaz
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    No, compared to other topaz colors, yellow topaz is not very valuable. It’s one of the more common topaz colors, which diminishes its value.