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Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Garnets, Tanzanites To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Garnets, Tanzanites To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Garnets, Tanzanites To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Garnets, Tanzanites To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Garnets, Tanzanites To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Garnets, Tanzanites To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Garnets, Tanzanites To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Topaz, Opal, Amazonite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, G...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats
Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Multicolor Gemstones Cluster Ring 62 Gemstones 4.25 Carats

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Gemstones: Apatites, Amethysts, Citrines, Opals, Iolites, Rhodolites, Garnets, Tanzanites To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Opal, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Apatite, ...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Topaz, Opal, Amazonite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, G...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amazonite, Opal, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Topaz, Opal, Amazonite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, G...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tanzanite, Topaz, Opal, Amazonite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, G...

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver
Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Natural Mixed Gemstones Earrings 31.8 Carats Gold Plated Silver

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Pink Opal: 29.14 Carats Amazonite: 1.98 Carats Tanzanite: 0.48 Carats White Topaz: 0.24 Carats Meta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Tanzanite, Opal, Amazonite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, G...

Iconic Marina B Aquamarine Choker Necklace
Iconic Marina B Aquamarine Choker Necklace

Iconic Marina B Aquamarine Choker Necklace

By Marina B

Located in New York, NY

The center consists of a large cabochon aquamarine, tanzanite, diamonds & onyx.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Celestra Dome Ring, a Zorab Creation
Celestra Dome Ring, a Zorab Creation

Celestra Dome Ring, a Zorab Creation

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

The aesthetic of the Celestra ring, a Zorab Creation, is as worldly as it is ethereal. 9.25 carats of deep blue-violet cabochon tanzanite are encircled by four tiers of brilliant wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Romantic Dome Rings

Materials

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

H. Stern 18k Gold Blue Topaz Garnet Iolite Diamond Calla Lily Flower Pin Brooch
H. Stern 18k Gold Blue Topaz Garnet Iolite Diamond Calla Lily Flower Pin Brooch

H. Stern 18k Gold Blue Topaz Garnet Iolite Diamond Calla Lily Flower Pin Brooch

By H. Stern

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Blue Topaz - Calibre & Square Custom Cut - Channel & Prong Set - Blue Color (3) Natural Genuine Garnets/Tourmalines - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel S...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Iolite, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal ring is all custom made by hand and features a stunning cabochon cut Natural beautiful color Opal total weight o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citr...

Sapphire Bead Tassle Earrings
Sapphire Bead Tassle Earrings

Sapphire Bead Tassle Earrings

Located in Sarasota, FL

18K Tassle earrings with detachable tops containing 2 cabochon cut tanzanites weighing 8.89 carats, 8 emeralds weighing 0.35 carats, emerald beads weighing 5.86 carats and round diam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Sapphire Bead Tassle Earrings
Sapphire Bead Tassle Earrings

Sapphire Bead Tassle Earrings

Located in Sarasota, FL

18K Tassle earrings with detachable tops containing 2 cabochon cut tanzanites weighing 8.89 carats, 8 emeralds weighing 0.35 carats, emerald beads weighing 5.86 carats and round diam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Opal Tanzanite Diamond Earrings
Opal Tanzanite Diamond Earrings

Opal Tanzanite Diamond Earrings

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

These stunning earrings are handmade in 18-karat gold and sterling silver. It is set with 4.18 carats tanzanite, 5.46 opal doublets and 2.05 carats diamonds in blackened finish. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

10.85ct Oval Tanzanite Ring in 18K Yellow Gold by Carat Jewellery
10.85ct Oval Tanzanite Ring in 18K Yellow Gold by Carat Jewellery

10.85ct Oval Tanzanite Ring in 18K Yellow Gold by Carat Jewellery

Located in Hong Kong, HK

This exquisite ring features a stunning 10.85-carat Tanzanite, set in luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The deep blue-violet hue of the Tanzanite is beautifully complemented by the war...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tanzanite Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tanzanite cabochon you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 25 vintage or 172 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect tanzanite cabochon among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Creating a tanzanite cabochon has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Royaal Stones Ltd, Meghna Jewels and Jona are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and sugarloaf cabochon alternatives. When shopping for a tanzanite cabochon, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Tanzanite Cabochon?

On average, a tanzanite cabochon at 1stDibs sells for $5,200, while they’re typically $428 on the low end and $134,999 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.