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Cartier White Gold Panthere De Cartier Ring B4099500
Cartier White Gold Panthere De Cartier Ring B4099500

Cartier White Gold Panthere De Cartier Ring B4099500

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The ring features a panther motif that curls around the finger with 2 pear cut tsavorites as eyes and an onyx nose. The ring measures 11mm wide, is a UK size O/ US size 7/ EU size 55...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hummingbird earrings studs with blue topazs in 14k gold
Hummingbird earrings studs with blue topazs in 14k gold

Hummingbird earrings studs with blue topazs in 14k gold

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

Central stones: Genuine topazs Cut: pear Weight: approx 1 ct. Color: blue Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Tsavorites: round cut, green color, transparent, 6 pieces - 0.4 ct 2 di...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

Cartier Massai Panthere Ring Yellow Gold 50
Cartier Massai Panthere Ring Yellow Gold 50

Cartier Massai Panthere Ring Yellow Gold 50

By Cartier

Located in Kobe, Hyogo

Item: Authentic Cartier Massai Panther Ring Stones: Tsavorite Garnet, Onyx Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 50 US SIZE 5.25 UK SIZE J 3/4 Internal Diameter: 15.95 mm Measurements: 6...

Category

2010s French More Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

24.95 carats of Tourmaline Drop Earrings
24.95 carats of Tourmaline Drop Earrings

24.95 carats of Tourmaline Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Following suit are two oval-cut tsavorites, totaling 0.75 carats, adding a vibrant pop of green, complemented by two lush green pear-cut tourmalines, totaling a remarkable 23.55 cara...

Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rossella Ugolini Rose Tourmaline Peridot 18K Gold Dangle Earrings
Rossella Ugolini Rose Tourmaline Peridot 18K Gold Dangle Earrings

Rossella Ugolini Rose Tourmaline Peridot 18K Gold Dangle Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Crafted meticulously, the earrings feature two gold branches adorned with dark green Tsavorites, emerging into vibrant pear-cut Peridots set delicately on yellow gold prongs.

Category

2010s Italian Romantic Dangle Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold Rose Quartz Peridot Dangle Earrings
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold Rose Quartz Peridot Dangle Earrings

Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold Rose Quartz Peridot Dangle Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow Gold Rose Quartz Peridot Dangle Earrings . Made in Italy. Dangle Earrings, Limited Edition meticulously handcrafted from 18K Yellow Gold, Purple Color Car...

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Tsavorite, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring
Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring

Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier 18K White Gold High Polished Panthere Lakarda Ring. From the iconic "Lakarda" collection by Cartier comes this sublime piece made of 18K white gold that boasts superb craftsm...

Category

20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Zorab Creation-A Blue Teardrop 9.75-Tear-Shaped Translucent Tanzanite Ring
Zorab Creation-A Blue Teardrop 9.75-Tear-Shaped Translucent Tanzanite Ring

Zorab Creation-A Blue Teardrop 9.75-Tear-Shaped Translucent Tanzanite Ring

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

A 9.75-tear-shaped translucent Tanzanite is framed by sparkling 0.58-carat White Diamonds on a Palladium and 18K Gold ring. On each side of the shank is a minty splash of bright gree...

Category

2010s American Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Palladium

Sunita Nahata Opal & Mix Gemstone 3.76ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.
Sunita Nahata Opal & Mix Gemstone 3.76ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.

Sunita Nahata Opal & Mix Gemstone 3.76ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Opal: 3.76 carat, 14X10mm size, pear shape. Tsavorite: 0.04 carat, 1.50mm size, round shape.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k...

Black Opal Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Black Opal Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold

Black Opal Baguette Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold

By The Wind Opal

Located in Suwanee, GA

Australian Black Opal, Baguette Cut Diamond, Tsavorite Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping! Free Gift Bag or Box with every order! Opal—the que...

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 2.85ct. Ring in 18KYG with Mix Gemstone & Diamond.
Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 2.85ct. Ring in 18KYG with Mix Gemstone & Diamond.

Sunita Nahata Ethiopian Opal 2.85ct. Ring in 18KYG with Mix Gemstone & Diamond.

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Ethiopian Opal Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with Rhodolite, Tsavorite, Tanzanite and White Diamond. Opal: 2.85 carat, 14X10mm size, pear shape.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tsavorite, Tanzanite, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k...

Effy Watercolors Multi Gemstone and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Effy Watercolors Multi Gemstone and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold

Effy Watercolors Multi Gemstone and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold

By Effy

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

At its center, a vibrant cluster of gemstones, including amethyst, blue sapphire, and tsavorite, captures the eye with its array of shapes and hues, ranging from pear, round, or oval.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Sunita Nahata Rainbow Gemstones 1.30ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.
Sunita Nahata Rainbow Gemstones 1.30ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.

Sunita Nahata Rainbow Gemstones 1.30ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Presenting the rainbow pendant from Sunita Nahata's Rainbow Collection. This gorgeous pendant is made up of vivid gemstones that reflect the rainbow's hues and symbolize hope, joy, a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k ...

Amethyst and Multi-Gemstone Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold
Amethyst and Multi-Gemstone Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold

Amethyst and Multi-Gemstone Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Two Tone 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Metal: 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Gemstone: Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, Spessartite and Ruby Amethyst Cut: Pear Amethyst Total Carat Weight: 1.30 carats Amethyst Color: Purple ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Multi-gemston...

2.17CT Tanzanite and 3.56CTW Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
2.17CT Tanzanite and 3.56CTW Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

2.17CT Tanzanite and 3.56CTW Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Tanzan...

4.28ct Green Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
4.28ct Green Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

4.28ct Green Emerald Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tsavor...

10.41ct Green Emerald and 1.60ctw Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold
10.41ct Green Emerald and 1.60ctw Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold

10.41ct Green Emerald and 1.60ctw Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzani...

2.90ctw Inside-Out Diamond Hoops in 14K White Gold
2.90ctw Inside-Out Diamond Hoops in 14K White Gold

2.90ctw Inside-Out Diamond Hoops in 14K White Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzani...

6.74CTW Blue Sapphire and 0.89CTW Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
6.74CTW Blue Sapphire and 0.89CTW Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold

6.74CTW Blue Sapphire and 0.89CTW Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold

Located in Chicago, IL

This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzani...

Modern Peridot 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Dangle Drops Design Earrings
Modern Peridot 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Dangle Drops Design Earrings

Modern Peridot 18 Karat Gold Green Tourmaline Dangle Drops Design Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini Design Collection a Modern Style dangle earrings handcrafted in 18 Karats Gold with three shade of green colors: Peridot pear cut, Tsavorite round cut , green Tourm...

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Turquoise 4.49ct. Drop Earrings in 14KWG with Mix Stone & Diamond.
Sunita Nahata Turquoise 4.49ct. Drop Earrings in 14KWG with Mix Stone & Diamond.

Sunita Nahata Turquoise 4.49ct. Drop Earrings in 14KWG with Mix Stone & Diamond.

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Blue Sapphire: 0.69 carat, 1.20mm size, round shape. Tsavorite: 0.60 carat, 1.20mm size, pear shape. White Diamond: 0.59 carat, 1.20mm size, round shape, G color, VS clarity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold

Sunita Nahata Amethyst & Mix Gemstone 2.90ct. Ring in 14KRG with Diamond.
Sunita Nahata Amethyst & Mix Gemstone 2.90ct. Ring in 14KRG with Diamond.

Sunita Nahata Amethyst & Mix Gemstone 2.90ct. Ring in 14KRG with Diamond.

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Rhodolite: 4.08 carat, 6X4mm size, pear shape. Tsavorite: 0.15 carat, 1.50mm size, round shape.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rhodolite, Amethyst, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Green Peridot 18K Gold Tourmaline Drops Modern Style Design Dangle Earrings
Green Peridot 18K Gold Tourmaline Drops Modern Style Design Dangle Earrings

Green Peridot 18K Gold Tourmaline Drops Modern Style Design Dangle Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini Design Collection a Modern Style dangle earrings handcrafted in 18 Karats Gold with three shade of green colors: Peridot pear cut, Tsavorite round cut , green Tour...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Blue Topaz Drops Design Earrings
Modern Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Blue Topaz Drops Design Earrings

Modern Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Blue Topaz Drops Design Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini Design Collection a Modern Style dangle Earrings Handcrafted in 18 Karats Gold with shade of blue and green colors: Blue Topaz pear cut, Tsavorite round cut , ligh...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold drop pendant Necklace is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style bead and wire granulation workmanship and finished with a unique...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diam...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dangle Drop Necklace
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dangle Drop Necklace

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dangle Drop Necklace

By Georgios Collections Inc

Located in Astoria, NY

This S.Georgios Designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold drop pendant Necklace is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style bead and wire -granulation workmanship and is finished with a un...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond...

Cartier Walking Pantheres Nakoura Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Cartier Walking Pantheres Nakoura Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold

Cartier Walking Pantheres Nakoura Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Of sprung design formed of five walking pantheres, each studded with single pear shaped tsavorite garnet eye. Crafted in 18k yellow gold.

Category

2010s Modern Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Panthere Diamond Onyx and Enamel Bracelet
Cartier 18 Karat Gold Panthere Diamond Onyx and Enamel Bracelet

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Panthere Diamond Onyx and Enamel Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The Back Vault NYC. 833,998,2858 The brown silk bracelet terminating in a panther clasp supporting gold chain links, applied with black enamel spots, accented with round diamonds we...

Category

20th Century French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel

Peter Suchy 7.97 Carat Opal Sapphire Garnet White Gold Pendant Necklace
Peter Suchy 7.97 Carat Opal Sapphire Garnet White Gold Pendant Necklace

Peter Suchy 7.97 Carat Opal Sapphire Garnet White Gold Pendant Necklace

By Peter Suchy

Located in Stamford, CT

Crafted in the Peter Suchy Workshop. 2 triangular opals, approx. 7.97cts 7 round blue, 3 oval blue and 1 oval yellow green sapphires, with an approx. total weight: 1.18cts. 8 green...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.43 Carat Pear Shape Green Tsavorite and Diamond Platinum Ring
2.43 Carat Pear Shape Green Tsavorite and Diamond Platinum Ring

2.43 Carat Pear Shape Green Tsavorite and Diamond Platinum Ring

By David Gross Group

Located in New York, NY

2.43 carat Pear Green Tsavorite with two Heart Diamonds .60 carats set in a handmade Platinum ring

Category

2010s North American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold 0.78 Cttw Tsavorite Garnet Eternity Band Ring
18 Karat White Gold 0.78 Cttw Tsavorite Garnet Eternity Band Ring

18 Karat White Gold 0.78 Cttw Tsavorite Garnet Eternity Band Ring

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

Garnet is the birthstone of January, while also being the traditional gift for 2nd & 6th wedding anniversaries. This 18 karat white gold beautifully colored eternity band looks fanta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Tsavorite Pear For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tsavorite pear 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a tsavorite pear from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing tsavorite pear — no matter the origin — is easy, but Campanelli & Pear, Cartier and Sarosi By Timeless Gems each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a pear cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a tsavorite pear, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Tsavorite Pear?

On average, a tsavorite pear at 1stDibs sells for $6,800, while they’re typically $410 on the low end and $34,500 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.