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Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst White Gold 18 Karat Ring with White Diamonds
Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst White Gold 18 Karat Ring with White Diamonds

Blue Topaz and Purple Amethyst White Gold 18 Karat Ring with White Diamonds

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black and White Pearl Toi et Moi Ring Set with White Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold
Black and White Pearl Toi et Moi Ring Set with White Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold

Black and White Pearl Toi et Moi Ring Set with White Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Teardrop Earrings and Ring with Diamonds 14k Gold
Onyx Teardrop Earrings and Ring with Diamonds 14k Gold

Onyx Teardrop Earrings and Ring with Diamonds 14k Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Gorgeous teardrop earring and ring set crafted from 14k Gold and set with an Onyx center stone and two rows of VS1 diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

8 Cts Teardrop Shape Deep Purple Color Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 16mm
8 Cts Teardrop Shape Deep Purple Color Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 16mm

8 Cts Teardrop Shape Deep Purple Color Amethyst Gemstone for Ring Jewellery 16mm

Located in Peshawar, PK

The gemstone is fashioned in an elegant pear shape with modified brilliant faceting, creating a graceful teardrop silhouette and dynamic reflections across the stone.

Category

2010s Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Triple Teardrop 1.69 Carat Diamond Dangling Earrings in 18K White Gold
Triple Teardrop 1.69 Carat Diamond Dangling Earrings in 18K White Gold

Triple Teardrop 1.69 Carat Diamond Dangling Earrings in 18K White Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Crafted in 18K white gold, each earring features a dangling inverted pear/teardrop-shaped diamond cluster within a halo, held by an upper dangle and a jump ring, both in teardrop sha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 20 1/2" - 14k Round .50ctw Teardrop
White Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 20 1/2" - 14k Round .50ctw Teardrop

White Gold Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace 20 1/2" - 14k Round .50ctw Teardrop

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .20ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H Clarity: I1 Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Single Color: G - ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron Serpent Bohème Set – Bracelet, Ring & Earrings – 18K Gold
Boucheron Serpent Bohème Set – Bracelet, Ring & Earrings – 18K Gold

Boucheron Serpent Bohème Set – Bracelet, Ring & Earrings – 18K Gold

By Boucheron

Located in Berlin, DE

Boucheron Serpent Bohème Set – Bracelet, Ring & Earrings – 18K Gold A complete Serpent Bohème ensemble, featuring a delicate chain bracelet with a pavé-set teardrop pendant, a match...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18‑K Yellow‑Gold Five‑Charm Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18‑K Yellow‑Gold Five‑Charm Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18‑K Yellow‑Gold Five‑Charm Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Guangzhou, CN

The chain is adorned with five iconic signature pendants: open‑work heart, bean, teardrop, circular ring and starfish. Comes with original box.

Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Pair of Oplight Model 20162 Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Pair of Oplight Model 20162 Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Pair of Oplight Model 20162 Table Lamps by Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Each lamp features a polished brass cylindrical base, detailed with a distinctive ring of teardrop-shaped perforations around its upper section.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

18 KT Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings with Angel Skin Coral and0.43 Cts Diamonds
18 KT Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings with Angel Skin Coral and0.43 Cts Diamonds

18 KT Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings with Angel Skin Coral and0.43 Cts Diamonds

By Effevi

Located in New York, NY

Lovely 18 karat yellow gold earrings featuring Angel Skin Coral teardrops. Ribbed yellow gold rings with a white gold diamond connector complete these very wearable earrings.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Corkscrew Collection with Wood, Bakelite and Figural Handles
Vintage Corkscrew Collection with Wood, Bakelite and Figural Handles

Vintage Corkscrew Collection with Wood, Bakelite and Figural Handles

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Their outlines, ranging from a circular ring to elongated teardrop shapes, reduce the handle to a line of metal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet
Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet

Turquoise Cluster Cuff Bracelet

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise cluster cuff bracelet arranged in elongated floral shape with scalloped sterling border. Two rings of teardrop turquoise beads surround the three central stones, 66 stones ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Glass Palwa Chandelier
1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Glass Palwa Chandelier

1960s Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Glass Palwa Chandelier

By Palwa

Located in Schoorl, NL

The chandelier has six gilt brass metal rings with teardrop, hand cut faceted crystal glass.It holds four E14 lightbulbs.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl Edwardian Dangle Necklace 14 3/4" -15k Carved Antique
Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl Edwardian Dangle Necklace 14 3/4" -15k Carved Antique

Yellow Gold Amethyst Pearl Edwardian Dangle Necklace 14 3/4" -15k Carved Antique

Located in Greensboro, NC

Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 15k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Cut: Carved Color: Purple Natural Pearls Style: Dangle Chain Style: Rolo Nec...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Palwa Chandelier
1960's Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Palwa Chandelier

1960's Gilded Brass and Faceted Crystal Palwa Chandelier

By Palwa

Located in Schoorl, NL

The chandelier has six gilt brass metal rings with teardrop, hand cut faceted crystal glass.It holds 5 E27 and one E14 lightbulbs.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

White Gold Fancy Deep Brown Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k Star .54ctw
White Gold Fancy Deep Brown Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k Star .54ctw

White Gold Fancy Deep Brown Diamond Pendant Necklace, 14k Star .54ctw

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamond Solitaire Carat: .30ct Cut: Star Color: Fancy Deep Brown Natural Diamond Accents Carats: .24ctw Cut: Single ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, White Gold

Le Vian Smoky Quartz & Diamond Necklace Sterling & Gold 925 & 18k Pear 5.08ctw
Le Vian Smoky Quartz & Diamond Necklace Sterling & Gold 925 & 18k Pear 5.08ctw

Le Vian Smoky Quartz & Diamond Necklace Sterling & Gold 925 & 18k Pear 5.08ctw

By Le Vian

Located in Greensboro, NC

Retail Price: $797.50 Brand: Le Vian Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Genuine Smoky Quartz Carat: 5.00ct Cut: Pear Checkerboard Color: Brown Nat...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Sterling Silver

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 18kt Rose Gold and White Diamond Earrings
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 18kt Rose Gold and White Diamond Earrings

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 18kt Rose Gold and White Diamond Earrings

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 18kt White Gold and White Diamond Earrings
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 18kt White Gold and White Diamond Earrings

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 18kt White Gold and White Diamond Earrings

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 18kt Yellow Gold and White Diamond Earrings
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 18kt Yellow Gold and White Diamond Earrings

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery 18kt Yellow Gold and White Diamond Earrings

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

White Diamond Heart Chubby Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
White Diamond Heart Chubby Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy

White Diamond Heart Chubby Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Wh...

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Hand Carved Roman Soldier Cameo Gold Cufflinks
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Hand Carved Roman Soldier Cameo Gold Cufflinks

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Hand Carved Roman Soldier Cameo Gold Cufflinks

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery White Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery White Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery White Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower Yellow Gold Stud Earrings

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower White Gold Stud Earrings
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower White Gold Stud Earrings

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery Black Diamond Flower White Gold Stud Earrings

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Light Pink Coral Made in Italy Stud Earrings w/ White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold
Light Pink Coral Made in Italy Stud Earrings w/ White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold

Light Pink Coral Made in Italy Stud Earrings w/ White Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow G...

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery White Diamond Drop 18kt White Gold  Earrings
Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery White Diamond Drop 18kt White Gold  Earrings

Annellino Italian Fine Jewellery White Diamond Drop 18kt White Gold Earrings

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Diamond Flower Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
White Diamond Flower Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy

White Diamond Flower Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst, Lavender Chalcedony and White Diamond Drop Cocktail Earrings
Amethyst, Lavender Chalcedony and White Diamond Drop Cocktail Earrings

Amethyst, Lavender Chalcedony and White Diamond Drop Cocktail Earrings

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, White Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

White Diamond and Cabochon Cut Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Italian Made Earrings
White Diamond and Cabochon Cut Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Italian Made Earrings

White Diamond and Cabochon Cut Amethyst 18 Karat Gold Italian Made Earrings

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cipollina White Diamond Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy
Cipollina White Diamond Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy

Cipollina White Diamond Pendent Set in 18 Karat White Gold Made in Italy

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Emerald and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy
Emerald and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy

Emerald and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Ruby and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy
Ruby and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy

Ruby and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Made to Measure in Italy

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold...

White Diamond Cross Set in 18k White Gold Handmade in our Italian Workshop
White Diamond Cross Set in 18k White Gold Handmade in our Italian Workshop

White Diamond Cross Set in 18k White Gold Handmade in our Italian Workshop

By Annellino Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Each gemstone is unique with its own magical meaning, special colour and birthplace, but to Gabriella, what makes a gemstone bracelet, teardrop pendant or diamond ring truly beautifu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Round Cut Diamond Teardrop Ring
10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Round Cut Diamond Teardrop Ring

10K White Gold 1/2 Carat Round Cut Diamond Teardrop Ring

Located in New York, NY

Certain to sweep her off feet, this beautiful diamond ring is fashioned in an emerald shape. It is made using ten karats white gold and finely polished for extreme grace. The ring is...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

New 11 Carat Pink Teardrop Sapphire Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring Size 6.25
New 11 Carat Pink Teardrop Sapphire Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring Size 6.25

New 11 Carat Pink Teardrop Sapphire Rose Gold PL Sterling Ring Size 6.25

Located in Eagan, MN

This ring is just stunning! It is a size 6.25. It has a large pear shaped pink sapphire stone that total 11 carats. The stone is 16 x 12.3 mm. They are all set in a beautiful for...

Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold

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Teardrop Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the teardrop ring 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 Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 20 vintage or 25 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect teardrop ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic teardrop ring over the years, but those made by Fine Jewels UK, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. and Ippolita are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A teardrop ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 28 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a pear cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a teardrop ring, 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 Teardrop Ring?

The price for a teardrop ring starts at $139 and tops out at $16,250 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,800.

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.