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Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch

Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 5.00x1.30x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 7 Fancy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Orange Citrine & Diamond Pave and Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
Orange Citrine & Diamond Pave and Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch

Orange Citrine & Diamond Pave and Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 4.40x3.60x1.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Citrine 10.45 CT 32 White Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW 0.18 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Two Bird Pin Brooch
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW 0.18 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Two Bird Pin Brooch

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW 0.18 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Two Bird Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an Edwardian pin brooch depicting two birds. It is crafted in 18K gold. Pin - 14K gold. The

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Pin Brooch
Antique Diamond Pin Brooch

Antique Diamond Pin Brooch

Located in Geneva, CH

Antique Diamond Pin Brooch in Platinum and Yellow Gold. Circa 1900. Security in metal. Height

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold

Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin with an oval faceted natural

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin

1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Rose and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.3 grams

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Coral and Jade Rose Floral Pin Brooch
18 Karat Gold Coral and Jade Rose Floral Pin Brooch

18 Karat Gold Coral and Jade Rose Floral Pin Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning delicate rose carved out of coral with Jade leaves. Pin measuring 2.45 in top to bottom

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Juste un Clou 18k Rose Gold Nail Stick Tie Pin
Cartier Juste un Clou 18k Rose Gold Nail Stick Tie Pin

Cartier Juste un Clou 18k Rose Gold Nail Stick Tie Pin

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Classic Juste Un Clou stick pin by Cartier, made in 18k rose gold. Comes in original box. Pin is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring
Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring

Art Deco Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Ring And Pin 18K Antique Wedding Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

the center. The pin is adorned with 68 rose cut diamonds of great beauty. The diamonds are set in

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ghidini 1961 There "Push Pin" Candlestick in Rose Gold Finish

Ghidini 1961 There "Push Pin" Candlestick in Rose Gold Finish

By Ghidini 1961, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Candlestick available in brass and rose gold finishes. Candle not included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Stands

Materials

Brass

Heavy Elegant 18k bow Brooch - 1940's collar pin - solid gold rose cut diamonds
Heavy Elegant 18k bow Brooch - 1940's collar pin - solid gold rose cut diamonds

Heavy Elegant 18k bow Brooch - 1940's collar pin - solid gold rose cut diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

ribbon forming a marvellous outsized bow. In the center of this beauty, we find four rose cut diamonds

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Antique English Victorian/Edwardian Ruby, Pearl, & Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch (c. 1890) Capture

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin #20941
Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin #20941

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin #20941

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Bow Brooch/Pin- This exquisite Tiffany & Co. bow brooch

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds on a Silver Over Gold Painted Portrait Pin
Natural Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds on a Silver Over Gold Painted Portrait Pin

Natural Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds on a Silver Over Gold Painted Portrait Pin

Located in Lexington, KY

Silver over gold painted portrait pin This charming Victorian pin features a silver over gold

Category

Antique 1850s French Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co Diamond Rose Flower Brooch Pin Vintage 18K Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Rose Flower Brooch Pin Vintage 18K Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond Rose Flower Brooch Pin Vintage 18K Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

This authentic Tiffany & Co brooch is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold in the shape of beautiful flower. Rare and unique, highly collectible. The center round brilli...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Dagger/Knife Stick Pin with Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Carat Gold
Antique Dagger/Knife Stick Pin with Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Carat Gold

Antique Dagger/Knife Stick Pin with Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Carat Gold

Located in London, GB

hand-holding, and ruby center as decor, with two rose-cut diamond shoulders. This versatile pin can be

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Cameo of a Woman Pin 18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold 2.5ct of Sapphires
Antique Cameo of a Woman Pin 18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold 2.5ct of Sapphires

Antique Cameo of a Woman Pin 18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold 2.5ct of Sapphires

Located in New York, NY

Brooch Pin with Antique Cameo of a Woman Set in 18k Yellow, White And Rose Gold Greek Key Bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Porcelain natural pearl pin tie in 14k gold, Edwardian tie pin, diamond
Porcelain natural pearl pin tie in 14k gold, Edwardian tie pin, diamond

Porcelain natural pearl pin tie in 14k gold, Edwardian tie pin, diamond

Located in PARIS, FR

rose-cut diamonds. Antique pin, circa 1900. Goldsmith's hallmark TK and shell hallmark (later) Height

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Bow Pin Brooch
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Bow Pin Brooch

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Bow Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an Edwardian bow pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features cultured pearl, rose

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

French Vintage Brooch Wild Rose Clip Pin 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
French Vintage Brooch Wild Rose Clip Pin 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

French Vintage Brooch Wild Rose Clip Pin 18k Gold Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

floral design brooches. It’s a three-dimensional 18k gold Wild Rose brooch. This colorful French flower

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Stick Pin
Art Deco Diamond Stick Pin

Art Deco Diamond Stick Pin

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming Art Deco diamond stick pin. The entire piece has been crafted from 18ct

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin
Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin

Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and heavy flower brooch in the form of a stemmed rose. The rose's petals, stem and thorns

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver & 14k Pearl Diamond Pin
Antique Silver & 14k Pearl Diamond Pin

Antique Silver & 14k Pearl Diamond Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Silver & 14k Weight 1.98g Pearl Rose Cut Diamond With 2 flower details Pin

Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Old 18k & Platinum Diamond Pearl Pin
Old 18k & Platinum Diamond Pearl Pin

Old 18k & Platinum Diamond Pearl Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Old 18k & Platinum Weight 1.65g Rose Cut Diamond Approx. 0.08ct Pearl Pin Length 2.5in Ideal

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Estate Art Deco Revival 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pin
Estate Art Deco Revival 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pin

Estate Art Deco Revival 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Estate Art Deco Revival 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pin. This beautiful Art

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k & Silver Antique Diamond Pearl Pin
14k & Silver Antique Diamond Pearl Pin

14k & Silver Antique Diamond Pearl Pin

Located in Miami, FL

14k & Silver Weight 2.14g Antique Diamond Approx. 0.10ct Pearl Pin Length 2.2in Ideal for

Category

Antique 1830s Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

14k White Gold 1.65ctw Ruby Tsavorite & Diamond Rose Flower Leaf Pin Brooch
14k White Gold 1.65ctw Ruby Tsavorite & Diamond Rose Flower Leaf Pin Brooch

14k White Gold 1.65ctw Ruby Tsavorite & Diamond Rose Flower Leaf Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Grams Overall Height: 49.3mm (1.9") Overall Width: 15.2mm (0.59") Thickness: 6.8mm (0.83") Backing: Pin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond Trident Pin 1.30ctw
Victorian Diamond Trident Pin 1.30ctw

Victorian Diamond Trident Pin 1.30ctw

Located in Narberth, PA

A unique pin from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18kt rosy gold, this eye-catching piece

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Motif Stick Pin Brooch
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Motif Stick Pin Brooch

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Motif Stick Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian floral motif stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold and silver. The piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique Diamond Fox Head on Riding Crop Brooch Pin Gold Silver Rose Diamonds
Antique Diamond Fox Head on Riding Crop Brooch Pin Gold Silver Rose Diamonds

Antique Diamond Fox Head on Riding Crop Brooch Pin Gold Silver Rose Diamonds

Located in Munich, Bavaria

decorated all over with rose diamonds. Two small rubies represent the foxes eyes. The riding crop is made

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.17 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Pin Brooch
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.17 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Pin Brooch

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.17 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Floral Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an elegant Victorian floral pin brooch. It is crafted in 14K gold. The piece features 28

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Stick Pin
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Stick Pin

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Stick Pin

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming stick pin dating back to the Victorian era. This antique piece features a

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch

Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A sweet pin of a two-flower bouquet. They feature 0.75 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Black Tahitian Pearl Tarantula Spider Brooch Pin
Black Tahitian Pearl Tarantula Spider Brooch Pin

Black Tahitian Pearl Tarantula Spider Brooch Pin

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A phenomenal Victorian revival brooch pin. The large spider is laced with a cluster of sparkling

Category

2010s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Platinum Jade Diamond Jabot Pin
Art Deco Platinum Jade Diamond Jabot Pin

Art Deco Platinum Jade Diamond Jabot Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Platinum Weight 8.1g Jade Buddha with Rose Cut Diamonds and an onyx detail Jabot Pin

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

I'm Going to be Married

I'm Going to be Married

By Frank Schoonover

Located in Fort Washington, PA

sleeves, and a small black hat adorned with a large red rose pinned on a wire at the front. Signature

Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Cartier Platinum Diamond Silver Brooch Pin
Cartier Platinum Diamond Silver Brooch Pin

Cartier Platinum Diamond Silver Brooch Pin

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Antique Cartier platinum brooch with silver / gold center, adorned with rose cut and round

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Silver

Victorian Opal Diamond and Enamel Jabot Pin
Victorian Opal Diamond and Enamel Jabot Pin

Victorian Opal Diamond and Enamel Jabot Pin

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderfully unique Victorian jabot pin showcasing a captivating design. Resplendent

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Gio Caroli Diamond 18k Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Signed Gio Caroli Diamond 18k Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Signed Gio Caroli Diamond 18k Gold Rose Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Designer GIO CAROLI Rose Brooch. Hand crafted in rich 18K Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Diamond Starburst Pin/Pendant
Art Deco 14k Diamond Starburst Pin/Pendant

Art Deco 14k Diamond Starburst Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely stunning diamond starburst pin/pendant from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era! This

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Starfish Pin
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Starfish Pin

Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Starfish Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

sterling silver, this lovely starfish-motif pin is encrusted with rose cut diamonds. The center of the

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Victorian Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch

Victorian Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

all around it. The pin has a bail added to it allowing it to be worn as a pendant as well. Made in 14k

Category

Antique 1890s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Gold Silver Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Antique Gold Silver Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

Antique Gold Silver Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Antique gold and silver floral brooch, with rose and old mine cut diamonds. Brooch is 67 x 31mm

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Diamond Pearl Bug Pin
Late Victorian Diamond Pearl Bug Pin

Late Victorian Diamond Pearl Bug Pin

Located in Houston, TX

Late Victorian bug pin composed of 14K rose gold and platinum set with diamonds featuring a

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Platinum Wave Circle Diamond Pin/Brooch
Platinum Wave Circle Diamond Pin/Brooch

Platinum Wave Circle Diamond Pin/Brooch

Located in beverly hills, CA

The elegant diamond circle brooch is set in platinum and features a 2.50-carat round-brilliant-cut diamond centerpiece. It has a wave design that gracefully ties into the open-space ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Rose Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rose pin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 318 antique edition and 35 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose pin 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. A rose pin from Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any rose pin from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 193 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a rose pin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 158 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rose Pin?

Prices for a rose pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $50,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,653.

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.