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Victorian Diamond Pocket Watch

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

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

Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
$3,188 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Victorian French 2 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Star Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond pocket watch from the Victorian (1880s) era! French in origin, this
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Rose Cut Enamel Brooch Montreux Pocket Watch Set
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold Swiss made pocket watch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Watch
By Geneva
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 18K yellow gold diamond blue enamel pendant watch. This magnificent piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Ladies Hunter Elgin 4 Color Gold Pocket Watch and 18k Gold Chain
By Elgin
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique 14k four color gold hunter case pocket watch made by the Elgin Company
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Pavé Set Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Geneva Ball Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
diamonds set in spiralling lines, with rose-cut diamond pendant line. Mechanical movement with manual
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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 2.30 carat diamond 18k yellow gold silver covered pocket watch pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite antique 1870s watch pendant features 2.30 carats of shimmering rose cut diamonds
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold, enamel and diamond-set hunter-cased pocket watch. Made for the Turkish market
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Elgin 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Pocket Watch
By Elgin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch circa 1895 is a true collectible. The hunting case has an
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Shamrock Brooch Watch
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful ladies Victorian style Shamrock blue enamel, eighteen karat yellow gold and diamond
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds Ladies Fob / Brooch Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful 22mm diameter gold / diamonds brooch fob watch is in good working used condition
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Antique 1880s Swiss Pocket Watches

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Platinum, Diamond and Blue Enamel Ball Watch
Located in London, GB
Swiss platinum and blue enamel ball watch with diamonds on a white gold chain.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vacheron & Constantin Platinum, Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron & Constantin platinum and diamond-set pendant watch with enamel back, on an 18k white gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

French 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, RM Pendant Watch #42342, circa 1810
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Circa 1810, working French pendant watch or a petite pocket watch features an 18 karat yellow gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pocket Watches

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White Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Victorian Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Victorian Watch Chain. Chain Measuring 6 in. long with a Gold Knot that has a center rose
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Antique 1870s Victorian More Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pocket Watch Is in Perfect Condition the Flower Lady Has Diamonds in Her Hair
Located in Houston, TX
The pocket watch is in perfect condition the flower lady has diamonds in her hair and it is a fully
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous and unusual French pocket watch from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Diamond Pocket Watch Pin in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
antique treasure is comprised of a pocket watch and accompanying key fob that hang below a matching brooch
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Lady's Pocket Watch and Detachable Gold Bird Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This antique Victorian (ca. 1895) ladies pocket watch and brooch, most probably of French
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1886 14 Karat Gold Diamond Ladies Pocket Watch Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k gold pocket watch features a hunter's case which is hand engraved and decorated with a
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Diamond Pâte-Sur-Pâte Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
pocket watch are lined with delicate rose cut diamonds, which add a lovely sparkle. This rare and unusual
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

PATEK & CO. 18k Diamond + Enamel Fleur de Lis Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pocket watch by Patek & Co. from the Late Victorian (ca1890s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Enamel

Victorian French Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamonds Brooch Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian brooch watch set with rose-cut diamonds and mounted in 18-karat gold and silver
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Agassiz Rose, Yellow and Green Gold Pocket Watch with Diamond and Ruby Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
14k rose, yellow and green gold pocket watch, circa 1890s. Intricate detail work to the front and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Jules Jurgensen Multi-Color Gold Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by one of the oldest and most respected watchmaker's in the world, this Swiss pocket watch
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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Pocket Watches

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White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Steel

French Victorian Yellow Gold Locket Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian French key wound gold locket-watch by Boudin Freres circa 1850. * ABOUT THIS ITEM
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Antique 1850s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady's Rose Gold, Pink Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch and Chain circa 1910s
Located in Stamford, CT
Rose gold, pink enamel and diamond pendant watch with natural pearl, gold, enamel and diamond chain
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Gold and Enamel Lorgnette with Concealed Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
gold with exquisite guilloché enameling and diamond accents. A simple press of a button on the side of
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Enamel

Antique French Enamel and Gold Beetle Watch Circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Antique 18kt Gold, Enamel, and Diamond Beetle Watch, made in France, the finely
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Patek Philippe Gold Lapel Watch Pocket
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Patek Philippe lapel/pocket watch that would be definitely a conversational piece. It was
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Waltham Co. Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Waltham Co. Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch. Circa 1913, American Waltham & Company 32 mm
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Yellow Gold Black Enamel Louis Reymond Pocket Watch
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful Louis Reymond Victorian pocket watch features an intricate black enamel design at
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Elgin Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Pocket Watch, 1887
By Elgin
Located in Birmingham, AL
This 14k rose gold Elgin pocket watch features an elegantly engraved hunter's case and a back case
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Pateck & Co. 18kt Diamond, Pearl + Enamel Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pocket watch by Pateck & Co. from the Late Victorian (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 18kt
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1900s Tiffany & Co. Enamel Diamond Gold Pocket Watch Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely enameled pocket watch/pendant created by Tiffany & Co. in the 1900's. It is made of 18 karat
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Pocket Watches

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Enamel Pocket Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co enamel and gold pocket watch, burgundy and white enamel depicting goddesses, with
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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold

14ct Swiss Gold Hunter Watch, Whip & Horseshoe, Diamonds and Rubies, c1890
Located in London, GB
14ct Swiss Gold Hunter Watch,Whip & Horseshoe,Diamonds and Rubies,c1890 Lovely Hunter Pocket watch
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Antique 1890s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique French Diamond "M" & Fluer de Lis Watch Pin, 18 Karat Gold Circa 1890
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This extremely unique French watch pin has an 18 karat yellow gold, black enamel diamond fluer de
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Victorian Converted Pocket Watch Case Pendant 14k Mine.21ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Theme: Equestrian, Horseshoe & Riding Crop Features: Converted Victorian Pocket Watch Case Measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Watch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peacock colors rendered in shaded enamel and adorned with twinkling rose cut diamonds decorate the
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Small 10 Karat Gold and Diamonds Full Hunter Victorian Period Fob/Pocket Watch
Located in Carlisle, GB
This stunning small antique gold & diamonds full hunter case pocket watch is in good condition and
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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 10k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Yellow Gold Diamond Hand-Painted Enamel Hunting Case Pendant Watch
Located in Calabasas, CA
an old mine-cut diamond. Watch hangs 11 3/4 inches long.
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Antique 1880s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Emerald Diamond Pendant Watch Lecoultre Movement
Located in New York, NY
The case is pave-set with one central old European cut diamond and 96 rose cut diamonds and old
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique 18K gold green enamel diamond monogram pocket watch pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
necks of jewelry collectors. For sale a beautiful French pocket watch pendant enameled in a comforting
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Victorian Diamond Pocket Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the victorian diamond pocket watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a victorian diamond pocket watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing victorian diamond pocket watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., American Waltham Watch Co. and Elgin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our victorian diamond pocket watch for sale are for women, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Victorian Diamond Pocket Watch?

Prices for a victorian diamond pocket watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $917 and can go as high as $64,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,292.

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.