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Paloma Picasso Citrine

Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Large Impressive Citrine Cabochon Ring
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Large Impressive Citrine Cabochon Ring

Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Large Impressive Citrine Cabochon Ring

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Ring, the top measures 1 inch in Diameter and is set with a Large Impressive Cabochon Domed Citrine of Approximately ...

Category

1990s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Amethyst Citrine 18K Gold Statement Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Amethyst Citrine 18K Gold Statement Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Amethyst Citrine 18K Gold Statement Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

They make a remarkable addition to any High-jewelry collection. Designer: Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Material: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Amethyst and Citrine, each approx. 12....

Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Paloma Picasso Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Citrines
TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Paloma Picasso Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Citrines

TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Paloma Picasso Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Citrines

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Clips earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This is a rare vintage pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., ba...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Gold and Citrine Cocktail Ring
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Gold and Citrine Cocktail Ring

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Gold and Citrine Cocktail Ring

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Zurich, CH

Striking 18 karat yellow gold and citrine cocktail ring by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Heart Brooch
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Heart Brooch

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Heart Brooch

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Derby, NY

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Heart Brooch This Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso vintage brooch is citrine, diamond and 18K yellow gold Additional Information: Estate Piece : Yes Metal Ty...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Clips Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Citrines
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Clips Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Citrines

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Clips Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Citrines

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Clips earrings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. A vintage pair of earrings, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany Studios, back in the late 1980's.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Multi Gem Necklace by Paloma Picasso
Tiffany & Co Multi Gem Necklace by Paloma Picasso

Tiffany & Co Multi Gem Necklace by Paloma Picasso

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co Multi Gem Necklace by Paloma Picasso A yellow gold necklace set with a series of oval cabochon gemstones, including citrine, green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, aqua...

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20th Century American Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO. 1983 Paloma Picasso Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 100 Cts Gemstones
TIFFANY & CO. 1983 Paloma Picasso Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 100 Cts Gemstones

TIFFANY & CO. 1983 Paloma Picasso Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 100 Cts Gemstones

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

A necklace designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This is a very rare vintage necklace created in New York City by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. in 1983.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Tiffany & Co Ring Flawless Citrine Ring Design by Paloma Picasso
Tiffany & Co Ring Flawless Citrine Ring Design by Paloma Picasso

Tiffany & Co Ring Flawless Citrine Ring Design by Paloma Picasso

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co & Picasso Ring Bold Statement Ring designed by Paloma Picasso Center Flawless Citrine Gemstone Beautiful Orange-ish Color Very Clean Natural.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Baroque Multi-Gem 18K Gold Wide Bracelet
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Baroque Multi-Gem 18K Gold Wide Bracelet

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Baroque Multi-Gem 18K Gold Wide Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold and sculptural Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. baroque style bracelet crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and set with vibrant natural gemstones.

Category

1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Citrine, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

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Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold Cufflinks
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold Cufflinks

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold Cufflinks

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso citrine cufflinks in 18k gold. Cufflink top is 18mm in diameter, back - 10mm.

Category

20th Century Spanish Cufflinks

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold and  Wood Earrings
Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold and  Wood Earrings

Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold and Wood Earrings

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Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold and Wood Earrings

By Paloma Picasso

Located in Chicago, IL

These are very interesting earrings as they incorporate wood, 18kt gold and faceted citrines. They look quite striking on and are tagged with the Paloma dove.

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold Earrings
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold Earrings

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Citrine Gold Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k yellow gold pair of Tiffany & Co earrings by Paloma Picasso, with citrines. Earrings are 26mm x 21mm.

Category

20th Century Spanish More Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Multi Gem Stone Cross Pendant
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Multi Gem Stone Cross Pendant

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Multi Gem Stone Cross Pendant

By Paloma Picasso

Located in Toronto, ON

Classic Paloma Picasso cross pendant with semi precious round cabochon gem stones in 18KT yellow gold with original chain. Tiffany & Co. SKU# 190.46.11992331 Tiffany & Co. Report...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Citrine 18 Karat Gold Heart Clip on Earrings
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Citrine 18 Karat Gold Heart Clip on Earrings

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Citrine 18 Karat Gold Heart Clip on Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Born in Paris to Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot, Paloma Picasso is a true artist in her own right, celebrated for a boldly original style defined by brilliant colored gemstones.

Category

1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Carved Citrine and Gold Earrings
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Carved Citrine and Gold Earrings

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Carved Citrine and Gold Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paloma Picasso created a few designs featuring beautiful carved gemstones in the mid 1980's This earring has a matched pair of carved citrine floral pod shaped drops suspended from a...

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Citrine Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Fine
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Citrine Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Fine

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Citrine Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Fine

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Torrance, CA

The ring is hallmarked "750" for 18k gold "Tiffany & Co" along with "Paloma Picasso"

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso  Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Citrine Ring
Paloma Picasso  Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Citrine Ring

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Citrine Ring

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Paloma Picasso Citrine Ring is a striking statement piece designed by Paloma Picasso, renowned for her bold and colorful creations for Tiffany & Co.

Category

Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Two Pair Paloma Picasso Earrings With Citrine Drops
Two Pair Paloma Picasso Earrings With Citrine Drops

Two Pair Paloma Picasso Earrings With Citrine Drops

By Paloma Picasso

Located in San Antonio, TX

Accompanied by a pair of pear-shaped citrine drops. Earclips signed and dated TIFFANY & CO>< AND PALOMA PICASSO.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Round Citrine Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Round Citrine Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Round Citrine Earrings

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A simple and elegant pair of round citrine earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. Signed "T Paloma Picasso- 18K 1981).

Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Multi-Stone Ear Pendants
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Multi-Stone Ear Pendants

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Multi-Stone Ear Pendants

By Paloma Picasso

Located in San Antonio, TX

PALOMA PICASSO

Category

Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, 18K Yellow Gold and Citrine Bead Necklace
Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, 18K Yellow Gold and Citrine Bead Necklace

Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, 18K Yellow Gold and Citrine Bead Necklace

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This fun and colorful Tiffany design by Paloma Picasso features smooth oval citrine beads measuring approximately 10.00-20.00 mm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold and Citrine Olive Leaf Ring
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold and Citrine Olive Leaf Ring

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold and Citrine Olive Leaf Ring

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Citrine Olive Leaf Ring Size 5- This stunning 18K yellow gold ring by features one oval cabochon citrine* in a lovely o...

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stack Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stack Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stack Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Tiffany & Co. Sugar Stack Citrine Ring by Paloma Picasso. The ring is fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Tiffany and Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Earrings in Yellow Gold
Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Earrings in Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage pair of Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. retro inspired citrine earrings set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Earrings in Yellow Gold
Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Earrings in Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage pair of Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. retro inspired citrine earrings set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Earrings in Yellow Gold
Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Earrings in Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Retro Citrine Earrings in Yellow Gold

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage pair of Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. retro inspired citrine earrings set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Necklace Pendant 18kt Gold with 100ctw Citrine
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Necklace Pendant 18kt Gold with 100ctw Citrine

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Necklace Pendant 18kt Gold with 100ctw Citrine

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Necklace pendant designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. A vintage and rare collector's piece, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany Studios back in the la...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Olive Leaf Citrine Ring in Yellow Gold
Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Olive Leaf Citrine Ring in Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Olive Leaf Citrine Ring in Yellow Gold

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Olive Leaf citrine ring set in 18k yellow gold.

Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with 500ctw Citrines
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with 500ctw Citrines

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with 500ctw Citrines

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Necklace designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. A vintage and rare collector's piece, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany Studios back in the late 1980's.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Pendant Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with Citrine
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Pendant Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with Citrine

Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Pendant Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with Citrine

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Pendant brooch designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. A vintage piece, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany Studios, back in the late 1994.

Category

1990s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 9.37cts Citrine
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 9.37cts Citrine

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 9.37cts Citrine

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. A sculptural bold piece, created by Paloma Picasso at the Tiffany Studios in New York city, back in the 1980's.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 9.37cts Citrine
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 9.37cts Citrine

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 9.37cts Citrine

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. A sculptural bold piece, created by Paloma Picasso at the Tiffany Studios in New York city, back in the 1980's.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Cross Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Cross Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone Cross Necklace

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Modern Hallmarks: Paloma Picasso T & Co 750 Composition: 18K Yellow gold Gemstones: Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, and Aquamarine Cabochons Pendant Measurements: 2.125&...

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso Bracelet for Tiffany and Co. Gold and Multi-Gem Bracelet
Paloma Picasso Bracelet for Tiffany and Co. Gold and Multi-Gem Bracelet

Paloma Picasso Bracelet for Tiffany and Co. Gold and Multi-Gem Bracelet

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Kingston, NY

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co signed bracelet 18k Gold and Multi-Gem Bracelet, measures  7.25"L x .5"W bracelet set with Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, Pink and Green Tourmaline.

Category

20th Century More Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 1983 Multi Gem 18 Karat Gold Forever X-Necklace
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 1983 Multi Gem 18 Karat Gold Forever X-Necklace

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 1983 Multi Gem 18 Karat Gold Forever X-Necklace

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set to the front with oval cabochon gemstones, including amethyst, green tourmaline citrine, pink tourmaline, and aquamarine measuring approximately 15.5 x 12.0 mm Completed by roun...

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

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Paloma Picasso Citrine For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the paloma picasso citrine you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect paloma picasso citrine 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 paloma picasso citrine over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. and Paloma Picasso are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a paloma picasso citrine, 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 Paloma Picasso Citrine?

On average, a paloma picasso citrine at 1stDibs sells for $3,438, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.