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Antique 14 Karat Gold & Agate Spinner Charm Pendant
Antique 14 Karat Gold & Agate Spinner Charm Pendant

Antique 14 Karat Gold & Agate Spinner Charm Pendant

$1,500

W 0.99 in D 0.08 in L 1.46 in

Antique 14 Karat Gold & Agate Spinner Charm Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine antique gold & agate spinner charm pendant. With a smooth oval slice of agate bezel

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold You had Me at Hello Spinner Charm - 14k Love
Yellow Gold You had Me at Hello Spinner Charm - 14k Love

Yellow Gold You had Me at Hello Spinner Charm - 14k Love

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Spinner Theme: You had Me at Hello, Love Measurements Tall

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Good Luck Spinner Charm - 14k I Love You Pendant Moves
Yellow Gold Good Luck Spinner Charm - 14k I Love You Pendant Moves

Yellow Gold Good Luck Spinner Charm - 14k I Love You Pendant Moves

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Spinner Theme: Good Luck, I Love You Features: When the

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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 10K Rose Gold & Porcelain Globe / World Map Spinner Charm or Pendant
Antique 10K Rose Gold & Porcelain Globe / World Map Spinner Charm or Pendant

Antique 10K Rose Gold & Porcelain Globe / World Map Spinner Charm or Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique gold & porcelain spinner pendant or charm for a bracelet. In the form of a

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Early 20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Victorian French 14 Karat Gold “Je t’aime” Spinner Charm, 19th Century
Antique Victorian French 14 Karat Gold “Je t’aime” Spinner Charm, 19th Century

Antique Victorian French 14 Karat Gold “Je t’aime” Spinner Charm, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A romantic relic from the late 19th century, this antique spinner charm pendant is crafted from 14

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Pasha Bracelet I Love You Spinner Charm
Cartier Pasha Bracelet I Love You Spinner Charm

Cartier Pasha Bracelet I Love You Spinner Charm

Located in London, GB

a Cartier 'I Love You' spinner that can be removed and also worn as a pendant. We have left the

Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Glass Globe Spinner Charm Pendant
Vintage 9K Gold Glass Globe Spinner Charm Pendant

Vintage 9K Gold Glass Globe Spinner Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A vintage 9 karat yellow gold glass globe charm pendant. The charm is beautifully detailed with a

Category

Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

I Love You Spinner Charm 70s Vintage Pendant Disc 9k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
I Love You Spinner Charm 70s Vintage Pendant Disc 9k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry

I Love You Spinner Charm 70s Vintage Pendant Disc 9k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage 'I Love You' charm crafted in 9k yellow gold (circa 1970s). The sweet

Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Antique Spinner Watch Fobs with Wedgwood & Bentley Basalt Intaglio Seals
Pair of Antique Spinner Watch Fobs with Wedgwood & Bentley Basalt Intaglio Seals

Pair of Antique Spinner Watch Fobs with Wedgwood & Bentley Basalt Intaglio Seals

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique spinner watch fobs. Each set with 2 black basalt intaglio seals attributed

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Charm Bracelets

Materials

Silver

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Large I Love You Spinner Gold & Enamel Charm Pendant
Large I Love You Spinner Gold & Enamel Charm Pendant

Large I Love You Spinner Gold & Enamel Charm Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Extra-large size "I LOVE YOU" spinner charm. 14K yellow gold solid gauge, with blue enamel

Category

Vintage 1920s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Gold TI-AMO I Love You Spinner
Gold TI-AMO I Love You Spinner

Gold TI-AMO I Love You Spinner

Located in New York, NY

Great spinner charm. 18K yellow gold, spelling out "TI-AMO" -- "I LOVE YOU"

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe I Love You Spinner Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe I Love You Spinner Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe I Love You Spinner Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe I Love You Spinner Charm This lovely horseshoe holds a disc

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Happy Days Spinner Charm Necklace
Vintage Happy Days Spinner Charm Necklace

Vintage Happy Days Spinner Charm Necklace

Located in London, GB

This is a vintage 9ct yellow gold belcher necklace. The necklace has charms attached through out

Category

20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Locket and 'I love you' Spinner Charm Necklace
Vintage Locket and 'I love you' Spinner Charm Necklace

Vintage Locket and 'I love you' Spinner Charm Necklace

Located in London, GB

Locket Diameter: 22mm Spinner Diameter: 16mm Tested as: All charms and chain tested as 9ct yellow gold

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier I Love U Yellow Gold Charm
Cartier I Love U Yellow Gold Charm

Cartier I Love U Yellow Gold Charm

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W 0.63 in L 0.75 in

Cartier I Love U Yellow Gold Charm

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier 18K Yellow Gold " I Love U" spinner Charm, measuring 3/4 inch x 5/8 inch. Having

Category

Early 2000s French Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe I Love You Spinner Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe I Love You Spinner Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe I Love You Spinner Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe I Love You Spinner Charm This lovely horseshoe holds a disc

Category

20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold

Antique 14 Karat "I Love You" Spinner Charm
Antique 14 Karat "I Love You" Spinner Charm

Antique 14 Karat "I Love You" Spinner Charm

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14 Karat "I Love You" Spinner Charm c.1920s

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage 18K Gold I Love You Spinner Charm Pendant
Vintage 18K Gold I Love You Spinner Charm Pendant

Vintage 18K Gold I Love You Spinner Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This 18K yellow gold vintage spinner charm is a delightful and sentimental piece, designed to

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1970s 'I Love You' 9ct Gold Heart Spinner Charm Necklace
Vintage 1970s 'I Love You' 9ct Gold Heart Spinner Charm Necklace

Vintage 1970s 'I Love You' 9ct Gold Heart Spinner Charm Necklace

Located in London, GB

Our 1970s 'I Love You' Spinner is a delightful piece full of romance and whimsy. This lovely charm

Category

Vintage 1970s English Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Cartier Gold Charm Bracelet, France
Cartier Gold Charm Bracelet, France

Cartier Gold Charm Bracelet, France

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

, Stamped 750, xxxxxx 2) 18k yellow gold 'I love you' spinner charm, measuring 15mm wide, Signed Cartier

Category

Late 20th Century French Artist Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold I LOVE YOU Spinner Pendant Charm
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold I LOVE YOU Spinner Pendant Charm

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold I LOVE YOU Spinner Pendant Charm

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is an authentic Cartier "I Love You" charm or pendant and is designed with a spinning medal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Love Token I Love You Spinner Disc Charm
14K Gold Love Token I Love You Spinner Disc Charm

14K Gold Love Token I Love You Spinner Disc Charm

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A 14 karat gold vintage I Love You spinner charm. This cute preloved love disc charm can spin - so

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Donna Karan Logo Charm Chain 1990s
Vintage Donna Karan Logo Charm Chain 1990s

Vintage Donna Karan Logo Charm Chain 1990s

By Donna Karan

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A spectacular and rare late 1980s - 1990s Vintage Donna Karan Logo Charm Chain. The scale and

Category

1990s Chain Necklaces

Vintage Gold "I LOVE YOU" Spinner Charm Pendant
Vintage Gold "I LOVE YOU" Spinner Charm Pendant

Vintage Gold "I LOVE YOU" Spinner Charm Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cute vintage spinner charm featuring a disc with different parts of the words I LOVE YOU on

Category

Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold i Love You Spinner Charm Necklace
Cartier Diamond Gold i Love You Spinner Charm Necklace

Cartier Diamond Gold i Love You Spinner Charm Necklace

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

a spinner "I Love You" diamond charm. 15" long. A great fun piece, no longer made by Cartier

Category

1990s French More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CARTIER Diamond Charm Bracelet

CARTIER Diamond Charm Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

, diamond I LOVE YOU Spinner charm;All diamond panther; and LOVE bracelet charm, set with seven diamonds. A

Category

French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Huge I Love You Spinner Gold Charm
Huge I Love You Spinner Gold Charm

Huge I Love You Spinner Gold Charm

Located in New York, NY

Extra large I Love You spinner charm/pendant. Solid gauge 14K yellow gold with blue enamel

Category

Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

'I Love You' Large Gold Kinetic Spinner Charm
'I Love You' Large Gold Kinetic Spinner Charm

'I Love You' Large Gold Kinetic Spinner Charm

Located in New York, NY

Extra-large "I LOVE YOU" spinner charm. 18k textured gold, with shiny gold applied letters. A

Category

Vintage 1970s American More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Happy Anniversary Gold Spinner Charm
Happy Anniversary Gold Spinner Charm

Happy Anniversary Gold Spinner Charm

Located in New York, NY

Rare spinning charm. 14K satin finish yellow gold. Black enamel lettering that spells out "

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Jewelry Gold Charm 'I Iove You' Coin Spinner Pendant Love Token
Vintage Jewelry Gold Charm 'I Iove You' Coin Spinner Pendant Love Token

Vintage Jewelry Gold Charm 'I Iove You' Coin Spinner Pendant Love Token

Located in London, GB

This lovely 9ct gold spinner charm is stylishly sentimental - as you spin the coin, 'I Love You' is

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

9k Gold

Gold "I Love You" Spinner Pendant Necklace, circa 1930
Gold "I Love You" Spinner Pendant Necklace, circa 1930

Gold "I Love You" Spinner Pendant Necklace, circa 1930

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A sweet vintage spinner charm pendant. Each face has different letter components, such that when

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

I Love You Spinner Gold Charm
I Love You Spinner Gold Charm

I Love You Spinner Gold Charm

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W 0.5 in L 0.75 in

I Love You Spinner Gold Charm

Located in New York, NY

Charming charm. A figural heart spinner, engraved "I Love U" -- spin the arrow to find the answer

Category

Vintage 1910s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

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English Sterling Silver Double Link Charm Bracelet 1960s
English Sterling Silver Double Link Charm Bracelet 1960s

English Sterling Silver Double Link Charm Bracelet 1960s

Located in London, GB

Delightful English sterling silver double link charm bracelet with safety chain. There are thirty seven charms: St. Christopher, Cornwall map, motorbike, lucky pixie, cow, enamel Ke...

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Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R

Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R Excellent condition! fits 8" wrist runs perfect just serviced free overnight shipping a name you can trust

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2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Antique 2.42 Carat Bloodstone and 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Antique 2.42 Carat Bloodstone and 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Antique 2.42 Carat Bloodstone and 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Antique 1890s Signet Rings

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

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By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
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Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

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18K Gold 6.55cts Bezel Set Men's Colombian Emerald Solitaire Gypsy Signet Ring

Located in Jupiter, FL

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Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Engraved Squared Boxy Pocket Watch Chain Link
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Engraved Squared Boxy Pocket Watch Chain Link

Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Engraved Squared Boxy Pocket Watch Chain Link

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: 14K Solid White Gold Weight: 8.52 Grams Chain Type: Engraved Squared Boxy Link Chain Length: 14 Inches Chain Thickness/Width: 1.7mm (at the bar links) Clasp: Spring Ring & ...

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Black Dial Pink Subdials 18K Rose Gold Box/Card
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Black Dial Pink Subdials 18K Rose Gold Box/Card

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Black Dial Pink Subdials 18K Rose Gold Box/Card

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold Diamond Heart Charm Bracelet 7"
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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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2010s Charm Bracelets

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Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet
Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet

Rarely seen 1930's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet

Located in Troy, MI

They don't make them like these anymore! This circa vintage 1930's charm bracelet on original flat Belcher chain features 14 original charms. Most are 14 karat a few are 10 karat. Th...

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High Polish & Twist Motif Oval Link Necklace 19.47 Grams 14 Karat Yellow Gold
High Polish & Twist Motif Oval Link Necklace 19.47 Grams 14 Karat Yellow Gold

High Polish & Twist Motif Oval Link Necklace 19.47 Grams 14 Karat Yellow Gold

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

14 Karat yellow gold oval shape link necklace featuring alternating high polished and twist motif links weighing 19.47 grams. Matching Bracelet Available. More Link Necklaces & Brac...

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2010s Contemporary Link Necklaces

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Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian 20 1/4 Inch Faceted Belcher Chain with Toggle Clasp
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian 20 1/4 Inch Faceted Belcher Chain with Toggle Clasp

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Bevza wool cut out long sleeve ivory cream slit midi sweater dress XS
Bevza wool cut out long sleeve ivory cream slit midi sweater dress XS

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Located in Milano, Lombardia

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Vintage 18ct White Gold 1940’s Emerald Cut, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage 18ct White Gold 1940’s Emerald Cut, Emerald & Diamond Cluster Ring

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Located in Brighton, GB

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Victorian Banded Agate Locket Back Signet Ring
Victorian Banded Agate Locket Back Signet Ring

Victorian Banded Agate Locket Back Signet Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

A victorian banded agate 18 Kt signet ring with a white line straight across the center is a memento more as well. Why does this ring fire up emotions.? For me the white line is the ...

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Rolex Daytona NOS APH Black Dial 116520
Rolex Daytona NOS APH Black Dial 116520

Rolex Daytona NOS APH Black Dial 116520

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The predecessor to the 116500LN, this unworn stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona NOS by Rolex. Featuring a unique APH error black dial, a tachymetric scale, three chronograph counters...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Spinner Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact spinner charm 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, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a spinner charm may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A spinner charm from Cartier and Stephen Webster — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a spinner charm featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a spinner charm, 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 Spinner Charm?

The price for a spinner charm starts at $249 and tops out at $4,200 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $722.

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.