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Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Taurus Pendant Medallion Vintage Made in Italy
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Taurus Pendant Medallion Vintage Made in Italy

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Taurus Pendant Medallion Vintage Made in Italy

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Taurus Pendant / Medallion Circa 1970s Vintage Here is your chance

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Taurus Zodiacal Ring In 18Kt Gold With Two Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Taurus Zodiacal Ring In 18Kt Gold With Two Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Taurus Zodiacal Ring In 18Kt Gold With Two Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Taurus zodiac ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Very rare zodiacal ring, created by the jewelry

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k Vintage Taurus - 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign
18k Vintage Taurus - 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign

18k Vintage Taurus - 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Taurus, the second astrological sign in the zodiac. This

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Taurus, Vintage 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign
18K Taurus, Vintage 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign

18K Taurus, Vintage 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Taurus, the second astrological sign in the zodiac. This

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Vintage zodiac pendant - Taurus - 18 karat solid yellow gold Star sign charm
18K Vintage zodiac pendant - Taurus - 18 karat solid yellow gold Star sign charm

18K Vintage zodiac pendant - Taurus - 18 karat solid yellow gold Star sign charm

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Taurus, the second astrological sign in the zodiac. This

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Abstract Taurus Cuff Bangle, C. 1978
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Abstract Taurus Cuff Bangle, C. 1978

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Abstract Taurus Cuff Bangle, C. 1978

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Taurus Zodiac Abstract Cuff Bangle Bracelet Circa 1978 w

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Gubelin Swiss 18k Yellow Gold and Hematite Taurus Zodiad Pendant Vintage & Rare
Gubelin Swiss 18k Yellow Gold and Hematite Taurus Zodiad Pendant Vintage & Rare

Gubelin Swiss 18k Yellow Gold and Hematite Taurus Zodiad Pendant Vintage & Rare

By Gubelin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pendant charm. Truly a great piece at a great price! Weight: 10.1 grams Dimensions: 3/4" (length) 1 3/...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss More Jewelry

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

David Webb 1960 Taurus Zodiacal Cuff Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold With Emeralds
David Webb 1960 Taurus Zodiacal Cuff Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold With Emeralds

David Webb 1960 Taurus Zodiacal Cuff Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold With Emeralds

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

Bangle bracelet designed by David Webb. Beautiful Taurus zodiacal bangle bracelet, created in New

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Taurus Pendant 14k Gold Vintage Charm
Taurus Pendant 14k Gold Vintage Charm

Taurus Pendant 14k Gold Vintage Charm

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A unique 14k gold vintage charm Taurus pendant. The pendant is open-work, with a walking bull

Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Buccelatti Taurus Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant
Buccelatti Taurus Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant

Buccelatti Taurus Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

This pendant/charm is 18k yellow gold a depicts a relief bull with elements of the Taurus zodiac

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Stephen Webster Astro Taurus Pendant
Stephen Webster Astro Taurus Pendant

Stephen Webster Astro Taurus Pendant

By Stephen Webster

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Black rhodium plated Astro Taurus Ball pendant necklace from Stephen Webster featuring encrusted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Razza 18K Gold Plated Zodiac Taurus Pendant
Razza 18K Gold Plated Zodiac Taurus Pendant

Razza 18K Gold Plated Zodiac Taurus Pendant

By RAZZA

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Celebrate your astrological identity in style with the Razza 18K Gold Plated Zodiac Taurus Pendant

Category

Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Four Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Zodiac Cufflinks Taurus
Four Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Zodiac Cufflinks Taurus

Four Deakin & Francis Sterling Silver Zodiac Cufflinks Taurus

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Firenze, IT

and dimensions of engraved stones have been greatly admired. The Taurus zodiac sign is know for being

Category

2010s British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Taurus Zodiac Pendant, Chaumet Paris, circa 1990
Taurus Zodiac Pendant, Chaumet Paris, circa 1990

Taurus Zodiac Pendant, Chaumet Paris, circa 1990

By Chaumet

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Taurus two-tone gold zodiac pendant By Chaumet, Paris. The 3/4" ( without bale) 18k Yellow gold

Category

1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

14k Gold Vintage Taurus Bull Pendant / Charm
14k Gold Vintage Taurus Bull Pendant / Charm

14k Gold Vintage Taurus Bull Pendant / Charm

Located in Venice, CA

the Taurus Zodiac, making them a great talisman for protection. This bull pendant or charm has a

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Zodiac Taurus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An 18 karat gold zodiac taurus charm pendant. The taurus or bull charm is beautifully designed in

Category

Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris Vintage Taurus Zodiac Gold Pendant Charm
Cartier Paris Vintage Taurus Zodiac Gold Pendant Charm

Cartier Paris Vintage Taurus Zodiac Gold Pendant Charm

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

This Cartier Paris vintage Taurus zodiac gold pendant charm celebrates those born between April

Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Coral Gold Taurus Bull Head Tie Pin
Antique Coral Gold Taurus Bull Head Tie Pin

Antique Coral Gold Taurus Bull Head Tie Pin

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The coral has been finely carved in the shape of a bull´s head. The taurus is mounted on metal

Category

Antique 1840s Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Taurus Bull Head Earrings
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Taurus Bull Head Earrings

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Taurus Bull Head Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Taurus Bull Head Earrings Measurements: Height: 1.37 inches (3.5 cm

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Cartier Paris Georges L'Enfant Taurus Zodiac Vintage Oval Pendant
Cartier Paris Georges L'Enfant Taurus Zodiac Vintage Oval Pendant

Cartier Paris Georges L'Enfant Taurus Zodiac Vintage Oval Pendant

By Cartier

Located in Greenwich, CT

Take the bull by the horns with this Cartier Paris Georges L'Enfant Taurus, the bull, zodiac

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Heavy 18k Yellow Gold Bull, Ox Taurus Charm Pendant
Vintage Heavy 18k Yellow Gold Bull, Ox Taurus Charm Pendant

Vintage Heavy 18k Yellow Gold Bull, Ox Taurus Charm Pendant

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

make a fantastic edition to any to any animal, zodiac lover, jewelry box and collection.. Very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Substantial Vintage 18 Karat Gold Taurus Zodiac Medallion Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Substantial Vintage 18 Karat Gold Taurus Zodiac Medallion Pendant

Tiffany & Co. Substantial Vintage 18 Karat Gold Taurus Zodiac Medallion Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

rendered image of a rearing bull with high polished accents Back features a stylized Taurus zodiac sign

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Signed Fred of Paris Solid 18 Karat Large Taurus Zodiac Charm
Vintage Signed Fred of Paris Solid 18 Karat Large Taurus Zodiac Charm

Vintage Signed Fred of Paris Solid 18 Karat Large Taurus Zodiac Charm

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Signed Fred of Paris Solid 18 Karat Large Rectangular Taurus Zodiac Charm c.1970s / 19

Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 90's Taurus Onyx Diamond Necklace Pendant in 20K Yellow Gold
Vintage 90's Taurus Onyx Diamond Necklace Pendant in 20K Yellow Gold

Vintage 90's Taurus Onyx Diamond Necklace Pendant in 20K Yellow Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

's Taurus Onyx Diamond Necklace Pendant is a timeless and versatile addition to any jewelry

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Roger Capron, Zodiac Charm Taurus, Vallauris 1973
Roger Capron, Zodiac Charm Taurus, Vallauris 1973

Roger Capron, Zodiac Charm Taurus, Vallauris 1973

By Roger Capron

Located in St Ouen, FR

sign of Taurus. Rare item from a limited series created by the artist in 1973 around the zodiac signs

Category

Vintage 1970s French Other Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Porcelain

French Zodiac Taurus Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
French Zodiac Taurus Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

French Zodiac Taurus Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Taurus depicting

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Vintage Taurus - 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign
18k Vintage Taurus - 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign

18k Vintage Taurus - 18 karat zodiac charm pendant - solid yellow gold Star Sign

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this vintage charm depicting a Taurus, the second astrological sign in the zodiac. This

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 90's Taurus Blue Lapis Diamond Necklace Pendant in 20K Yellow Gold
Vintage 90's Taurus Blue Lapis Diamond Necklace Pendant in 20K Yellow Gold

Vintage 90's Taurus Blue Lapis Diamond Necklace Pendant in 20K Yellow Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Introducing the Vintage 90's Taurus Blue Lapis Diamond Necklace Pendant in 20K Yellow Gold. This

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960's 18k Greek Ilias Lalaounis Bull Taurus Clamper Bangle Bracelet
Vintage 1960's 18k Greek Ilias Lalaounis Bull Taurus Clamper Bangle Bracelet

Vintage 1960's 18k Greek Ilias Lalaounis Bull Taurus Clamper Bangle Bracelet

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Stunning and rare vintage 18k yellow gold bracelet by the famed Greek designer, goldsmith Illias Lalaounis. Among his most famed work, you’ll find pieces from his timeless animal ki...

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Modernist Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Gold Taurus Pendant

Buccellati Gold Taurus Pendant

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

Splendid open work and hand engraved gold pendant of the Zodiac Taurus by Buccellati

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Buccellati Taurus Zodiac Pendant
Buccellati Taurus Zodiac Pendant

Buccellati Taurus Zodiac Pendant

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

18k gold Taurus zodiac pendant set on rose quartz stone, 1.5" long and 1" wide, signed Buccellati

Category

Italian Drop Necklaces

Cartier Paris Taurus Zodiac Medallion
Cartier Paris Taurus Zodiac Medallion

Cartier Paris Taurus Zodiac Medallion

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A very fine Taurus zodiac pendant from Cartier Paris made from one solid piece of gold. Measures 1

Category

French Drop Necklaces

Cartier Paris Taurus Zodiac Medallion
Cartier Paris Taurus Zodiac Medallion

Cartier Paris Taurus Zodiac Medallion

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

the sign of the bull and the back is the Greek symbol for Taurus. Signed Cartier Paris and numbered

Category

French Drop Necklaces

Cartier London Taurus Zodiac Pendant
Cartier London Taurus Zodiac Pendant

Cartier London Taurus Zodiac Pendant

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The sculptural circular medallion depicting a bull seen from the side, in textured and polished yellow gold, suspended from a flexible bail, signed Cartier in script, numbered #03158...

Category

Vintage 1970s British More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER Paris Taurus Zodiac Pendant
CARTIER Paris Taurus Zodiac Pendant

CARTIER Paris Taurus Zodiac Pendant

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful Cartier Paris 18k gold zodiac pendant of the sign Taurus. These pendants are extremely

Category

French Necklace Enhancers

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS A Gold 'Taurus' Zodiac Pendant

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS A Gold 'Taurus' Zodiac Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels, A Gold Zodiac Pendant for Taurus, signed VCA, numbered 1645-2, circa 1975.

Category

French More Jewelry

Aaron Basha Diamond Gold Taurus Zodiac Bull Charm
Aaron Basha Diamond Gold Taurus Zodiac Bull Charm

Aaron Basha Diamond Gold Taurus Zodiac Bull Charm

By Aaron Basha

Located in Columbia, MO

Often called the godfather of charms, Aaron Basha's exquisitely crafted jewelry has graced the

Category

2010s More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Tiffany & Co. Gold Taurus Zodiac Pendant Necklace
1970s Tiffany & Co. Gold Taurus Zodiac Pendant Necklace

1970s Tiffany & Co. Gold Taurus Zodiac Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold necklace depicting a Taurus Zodiac symbol. Crafted by Tiffany & Co, the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb Gold Taurus Zodiac Enhancer Pendant
David Webb Gold Taurus Zodiac Enhancer Pendant

David Webb Gold Taurus Zodiac Enhancer Pendant

By David Webb

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Marked/Tested @Webb. 18k Measurements: Pendant 44mm In Diameter, Excluding Removable Bale (1 Inch = 25mm) Weight 42.4g

Category

American Necklace Enhancers

1950s DeNicola Taurus Brooch
1950s DeNicola Taurus Brooch

1950s DeNicola Taurus Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

Adorable green and orange Taurus bull brooch by DeNicola! This gold - tone based brooch features

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Ruser Zodiac Sign Taurus Gold Cufflinks
Ruser Zodiac Sign Taurus Gold Cufflinks

Ruser Zodiac Sign Taurus Gold Cufflinks

By William Ruser

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of 14k gold cufflinks, crafted by Ruser, featuring Taurus Zodiac sign. Top measures 22mm in

Category

20th Century American Cufflinks

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Taurus Zodiac Charm
Tiffany & Co. Taurus Zodiac Charm

Tiffany & Co. Taurus Zodiac Charm

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Bold Taurus Zodiac charm/pendant. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. A three-dimensional bull and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Trianon Amber Gold Taurus Zodiac Sign Cufflinks
Trianon Amber Gold Taurus Zodiac Sign Cufflinks

Trianon Amber Gold Taurus Zodiac Sign Cufflinks

By Trianon

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Taurus zodiac sign. Top of the cufflink measures 15mm x 13mm, back - 12mm x 11mm. Marked Trianon, 750 and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cufflinks

Materials

Amber, 18k Gold

Charming Onyx Gold Taurus the Bull Pin

Charming Onyx Gold Taurus the Bull Pin

Located in Atlanta, GA

This little guy has a big personality. Rich texture and detailing bring this pin to life. Green onyx eyes finish his articulated head. Approximately 1 inch by 1 1/4 inches in size.

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Taurus Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant
Tiffany & Co. Taurus Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant

Tiffany & Co. Taurus Zodiac Gold Charm Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Outstanding charm with a figural "Taurus." Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Free-form scalloped

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Taurus Zodiac Bull Matte Pendant Charm
Gold Taurus Zodiac Bull Matte Pendant Charm

Gold Taurus Zodiac Bull Matte Pendant Charm

Located in Columbia, MO

& stars in the background. The bull is the Zodiac symbol for Taurus (April 20 - May 20). The charm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Taurus Hand Forged Silver Zodiac Cuff Bracelet

Taurus Hand Forged Silver Zodiac Cuff Bracelet

By Michael Barin

Located in Carmel by the Sea, CA

Hand Forged Silver Taurus Adjustable Cuff Bracelet. About 2.5 inches wide. The metal does not

Category

2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver

Plique a Jour Taurus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Glass Enamel Pendant
Plique a Jour Taurus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Glass Enamel Pendant

Plique a Jour Taurus 18 Karat Yellow Gold Glass Enamel Pendant

Located in Dallas, TX

In deep red and brown, accented with 18 karat yellow gold, this Plique a Jour Taurus pendant is

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Taurus Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of taurus jewelry 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 135 vintage or 60 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of taurus jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of taurus jewelry — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An object in our assortment of taurus jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 42, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and trillion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of taurus jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Taurus Jewelry?

The price for a piece of taurus jewelry starts at $80 and tops out at $369,240 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,778.

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.