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1960s Moroccan Caftan Floral Silk Vintage Turquoise and Gold Kaftan Set
1960s Moroccan Caftan Floral Silk Vintage Turquoise and Gold Kaftan Set

1960s Moroccan Caftan Floral Silk Vintage Turquoise and Gold Kaftan Set

$680Sale Price|20% Off

Size: will fit Medium to Large

1960s Moroccan Caftan Floral Silk Vintage Turquoise and Gold Kaftan Set

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1960s Moroccan Caftan Floral Silk Vintage Turquoise and Gold Kaftan, caftan set, under garment in solid turquoise blue satin with gold trim and over garment see through floral silk.

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20th Century Moroccan Kaftans

W.A. Bolin Mid-Century Gold Turquoise Cocktail Ring, 1950s.
W.A. Bolin Mid-Century Gold Turquoise Cocktail Ring, 1950s.

W.A. Bolin Mid-Century Gold Turquoise Cocktail Ring, 1950s.

By BOLIN

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Bolin, featuring a vibrant turquoise set in 18K gold mount. Dating to the 1950s, the design reflects the understated elegance and clean lines characteristic of post-war Scandinavia...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural turquoise stone in 18k gold with Natural diamonds for pendant
Natural turquoise stone in 18k gold with Natural diamonds for pendant

Natural turquoise stone in 18k gold with Natural diamonds for pendant

Located in Delhi, DL

This is a beautiful turquoise stone set in 18K gold with pave diamonds.

Category

2010s Indian Medieval Loose Gemstones

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Half Bead Double Row Rose Gold Link Statement Bracelet
Vintage Turquoise Half Bead Double Row Rose Gold Link Statement Bracelet

Vintage Turquoise Half Bead Double Row Rose Gold Link Statement Bracelet

Located in Montreal, QC

Finely detailed Victorian Vintage Show Stopper Turquoise Double Row Gold Bracelet. Hand set with Half Bead Turquoise.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
David Webb Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

David Webb Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

The cuff features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.15 carats, enhanced by baguette-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 2.35 carats, complemented by oval...

Category

20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

m Pair of 18k white gold diamond and turquoise matrix set earring:
m Pair of 18k white gold diamond and turquoise matrix set earring:

m Pair of 18k white gold diamond and turquoise matrix set earring:

By Naz Hariri

Located in London, GB

2 stones, Round brilliant cut. Colour: I/J. Clarity: S/2/P1. (assessed) Weight 0.05ct (estimated) each stone; total weight 0.1 0ct White metal, Rubover 2 stones, Cabochon cut, recta...

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2010s Clip-on Earrings

Antique Mid - 18th Century Double Head Sardonyx Gold Turquoise Stick Pin
Antique Mid - 18th Century Double Head Sardonyx Gold Turquoise Stick Pin

Antique Mid - 18th Century Double Head Sardonyx Gold Turquoise Stick Pin

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The double sided carving is mounted in 14K gold and decorated with gold set turquoises. The pin is made out of 9K gold.

Category

Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace
Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace

Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

It consists of a 27mm long turquoise set in yellow gold and surrounded with approximately 2.2 carats of top quality diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Set of 4 Antique French Porcelain Turquoise & Gold Table Figurines, Circa 1880.
Set of 4 Antique French Porcelain Turquoise & Gold Table Figurines, Circa 1880.

Set of 4 Antique French Porcelain Turquoise & Gold Table Figurines, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of 4 Antique French Porcelain Hand-Painted Turquoise Blue & Gold Table Figurines, Circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Bill Tice Turquoise & Gold Gathered Jersey Dolman Sleeve Top & Pants Set
1970s Bill Tice Turquoise & Gold Gathered Jersey Dolman Sleeve Top & Pants Set

1970s Bill Tice Turquoise & Gold Gathered Jersey Dolman Sleeve Top & Pants Set

By Bill Tice

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The pants fall to the ankle and drape fluidly throughout the leg. This set also comes with a sash made from the same turquoise jersey.

Category

1970s Loungewear

VR Jewels Handmade Turquoise Drop Fringe Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
VR Jewels Handmade Turquoise Drop Fringe Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

VR Jewels Handmade Turquoise Drop Fringe Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Designed with pear cut turquoise set in solid gold bezel settings making a everyday necklace to make you stand out of the crowd.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Quartz, Turquoise & Peridot Earrings 18K Gold & Sil
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Quartz, Turquoise & Peridot Earrings 18K Gold & Sil

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Quartz, Turquoise & Peridot Earrings 18K Gold & Sil

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Quartz, Turquoise & Peridot Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink Quartz Cabochon Pear Shape - 7 carat Natural Peridot - 4 carat Natural Turquois...

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Drop Earrings

Materials

Peridot, Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 6
Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 6

Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 6

By Georges Briard

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant exquisite vintage set of six turquoise and gold highball cocktail glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit Pattern.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 2
Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 2

Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 2

By Culver Ltd., Georges Briard

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant exquisite vintage set of 2 turquoise and gold highball cocktail glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit Pattern.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional French bronze ormolu mounted turquoise jeweled Sèvres Porcelain clock set by Raingo Fres, Paris, circa 1880. Comprising of a clock in vase form and a pair of five-l...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Limoges Coffee Tea Service Yolande Manin 6 People 20th Century
Limoges Coffee Tea Service Yolande Manin 6 People 20th Century

Limoges Coffee Tea Service Yolande Manin 6 People 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

This set, harmoniously blending turquoise and gold, offers a unique and luxurious tea experience.

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Christian Dior Vintage Turquoise Lapis Blue Peacock Eye Paisley Crystals 2 Set
Christian Dior Vintage Turquoise Lapis Blue Peacock Eye Paisley Crystals 2 Set

Christian Dior Vintage Turquoise Lapis Blue Peacock Eye Paisley Crystals 2 Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage Peacock Eyes Leaf Paisley Cabochon Turquoise Lapis Blue Navy Crystals Charms Exquisite Collar Elegant Necklace Clip Earrings 2 Gift Jewellery Set, Gold Tone V...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Forget Me Not Turquoise Green White Crystals Flower Set
Crown Trifari 1950s Forget Me Not Turquoise Green White Crystals Flower Set

Crown Trifari 1950s Forget Me Not Turquoise Green White Crystals Flower Set

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari Alfred Philippe 1950s Green Turquoise White Crystals Forget Me Not Cluster Flower Leaf 3 Earrings Bracelet Necklace 4 Gift Jewellery Set, Gold Tone Very excellent cond...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

19th Century Turquoise Sèvres Style Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set
19th Century Turquoise Sèvres Style Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set

19th Century Turquoise Sèvres Style Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A high quality gilt bronze and Turquoise Sèvres style jeweled Porcelain clock set. The clock surmounted by a covered urn and flanked by lion masks on each side, en suite with a pair ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Turquoise Heart Coral Lapis Stone Marquise 3 Set
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Turquoise Heart Coral Lapis Stone Marquise 3 Set

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Turquoise Heart Coral Lapis Stone Marquise 3 Set

By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Robert Goossens Vintage Turquoise Blue Green Heart Coral Orange Lapis Navy Blue Foil Marquise Stones Cabochon Exquisite Chunky Collar Choker Pendant Necklace B...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Mid-Century Pink and Turquoise Bar Ware - a Set of 6
Mid-Century Pink and Turquoise Bar Ware - a Set of 6

Mid-Century Pink and Turquoise Bar Ware - a Set of 6

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Pink and turquoise floral glasses with gold accents and gold rims. These are my favorite and the last I have in this pattern.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

Late 19th century gilt bronze and turquoise Sèvres porcelain 'Jeweled' three-piece clock set The clock surmounted by a covered urn, the clock case flanked by lion masks, en suite ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Paula Crevoshay 18k Yellow Gold and Gemstone Clip-on Earring Set
Paula Crevoshay 18k Yellow Gold and Gemstone Clip-on Earring Set

Paula Crevoshay 18k Yellow Gold and Gemstone Clip-on Earring Set

By Paula Crevoshay

Located in Perry, FL

Paula Crevoshay 18k Yellow Gold and Gemstone Clip-on Earring Set. This lovely set of drop style earrings has a blue gemstone top and turquoise tear shaped bottom, stamp signed and ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Basket Pitcher Lantern Urn Charm Set For Bracelets
18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Basket Pitcher Lantern Urn Charm Set For Bracelets

18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Basket Pitcher Lantern Urn Charm Set For Bracelets

Located in Westport, CT

A unique set of five handmade estate 18K yellow gold charms, each displaying an intricate and distinctive design.

Category

Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set
Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set

Cartier Les Delices De Goa Diamond Rose Gold Ring Earrings Pendant Set

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and vibrant jewelry set from Cartier's Les Delices de Goa jewelry set consists of a matching ring, earrings, and pendant necklace crafted in 18k rose gold and featuring...

Category

Early 2000s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant
Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant

Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant

$6,630

W 1.07 in D 0.4 in L 1.58 in

Serpent Snake 18K Yellow Gold Gem Set Pendant

Located in London, GB

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and gem set pendant designed as a yellow gold snake or serpent entwined around itself with a gemset pendant bail.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Multi-g...

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set
Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Coin Silver Porcelain set

Located in SE

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Silver flatware set in Renaissance style, comprising six knives and six forks in contemporary box.

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Renaissance Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Vintage Brocade Silk Bolster Pillows Turquoise Blue and Gold Colors with Peacock
Vintage Brocade Silk Bolster Pillows Turquoise Blue and Gold Colors with Peacock

Vintage Brocade Silk Bolster Pillows Turquoise Blue and Gold Colors with Peacock

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Brocade silk bolster pillows made from silk sari fabric in turquoise blue and gold colors. Set of two Indian Mughal style pillows with majestic peacock design in front of eac...

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

An Antique Boxed Pietra Dura Set
An Antique Boxed Pietra Dura Set

An Antique Boxed Pietra Dura Set

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An extra ordinary pietra dura set consisting of a necklace, bracelet, brooch, earrings and two buttons all set with pietra dura of pecrious stones like turquoise, agate and jasper al...

Category

Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Marquise Shape Diamond Ring Set with 0.35ct of Diamonds in 18ct Yellow
Vintage Marquise Shape Diamond Ring Set with 0.35ct of Diamonds in 18ct Yellow

Vintage Marquise Shape Diamond Ring Set with 0.35ct of Diamonds in 18ct Yellow

Located in London, GB

This stunning 18ct yellow marquise shape ring is a perfect piece to have as an everyday wear. The marquise cut diamond on the center of the ring, is surrounded by round diamonds. Th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tanzanite 1.26CT Pear Shape Diamond 0.35CT Halo Pave Set 18KT Gold Chain Pendant
Tanzanite 1.26CT Pear Shape Diamond 0.35CT Halo Pave Set 18KT Gold Chain Pendant

Tanzanite 1.26CT Pear Shape Diamond 0.35CT Halo Pave Set 18KT Gold Chain Pendant

By Hasbani Diamonds

Located in London, GB

Bespoke Pear Shape Pendant with intense purple and 1.26 Carat Blue Tanzanite, centre with halo set design sparkling natural white diamonds colour G / H clarity VS /SI Round Brillian...

Category

2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Citr...

Gold Bear and Bull Brooch
Gold Bear and Bull Brooch

Gold Bear and Bull Brooch

$1,850

W 0.8 in L 2 in

Gold Bear and Bull Brooch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Bear and Bull brooch in heavy cast 14k gold set with turquoise cabochons. The bear appears to be kissing the bull but there is actually a space between them and the bear appears to b...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

1930, s Egyptian 18ct Gold Earrings
1930, s Egyptian 18ct Gold Earrings

1930, s Egyptian 18ct Gold Earrings

$2,054

W 0.6 in D 0.2 in L 0.79 in

1930, s Egyptian 18ct Gold Earrings

Located in London, GB

Beautiful 18ct Gold - turquoise set Earrings stamped with Egyptian marks IV for 18ct gold Era 1930s Screw stud posts with Butterfly Back fasteners which are the earrings original ba...

Category

Vintage 1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Color Gems & Pearl Bracelet Set In 18K & Silv
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Color Gems & Pearl Bracelet Set In 18K & Silv

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Color Gems & Pearl Bracelet Set In 18K & Silv

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color Gems & PearlBracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires, Amethyst, Pink Quartz, Turquoise and Tourmaline 34 Carat...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Bangles

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Gold Bear and Bull Brooch
Gold Bear and Bull Brooch

Gold Bear and Bull Brooch

$1,850

W 0.75 in L 2 in

Gold Bear and Bull Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Bear and Bull brooch in heavy cast 14k gold set with turquoise cabochons. The bear appears to be kissing the bull but there is actually a space between them and the bear appears to b...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Jar with Lid, Yellow Ground Floral Decoration
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Jar with Lid, Yellow Ground Floral Decoration

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Jar with Lid, Yellow Ground Floral Decoration

Located in Grythyttan, SE

These reserves are surrounded by richly colored borders of stylized scrolls in turquoise, pink, and gold tones set against a bright imperial-style yellow field, a decorative scheme l...

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Minimalist Square Cut Bezel Set Turquoise Push Back Studs
14K Yellow Gold Minimalist Square Cut Bezel Set Turquoise Push Back Studs

14K Yellow Gold Minimalist Square Cut Bezel Set Turquoise Push Back Studs

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Studs create a subtle beauty while showcasing the colors of the natural precious gemstones. Square cut turquoise push back studs in 14K gold. Embrace your look with these stunning p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Turquoise Gold Set For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate turquoise gold set for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 170 vintage editions and 64 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect turquoise gold set may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A turquoise gold set from Cartier, Boucheron and Van Cleef & Arpels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A turquoise gold set can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 175 Turquoise versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a turquoise gold set for sale for women should be easy, but there are 57 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Turquoise Gold Set?

On average, a turquoise gold set at 1stDibs sells for $3,555, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $235,000 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.

The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design

The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?

It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.

Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.

In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.

Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.