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Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Interlocking Woven Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features an interlocking
Category

Mid-20th Century Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co vintage citrine 14k yellow gold bezel ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. 14k yellow gold ring glows with a richly hued cushion cut citrine
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Round Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed rounded gold band ring. By Tiffany & Co. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a
Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece by Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co., 18K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
: TIFFANY&CO 750 Metal: 18 karat yellow gold and platinum Gross weight: 11.61 grams Diamond Characteristics
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Signet Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 9.5 'JOE'
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Signet Ring 18K Yellow Gold Size 9.5 'JOE' This 18k yellow gold ring
Category

Vintage 1950s Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1990 Vintage X Signature Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Ring
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Peretti Solid 18k Yellow Gold Dual Bean Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.69 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on a finger, please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Full Heart Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Description This Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 2003 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cushion Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 2003; via date stamp Ring Size: 6 1/2 Measures north to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1970 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Faceted Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
life' Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1970s Ring size: 6 1/4 and
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1996 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Bamboo Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Troy, MI
Rare Bamboo Tiffany & Co 18 karat yellow gold band ring. Iconic and timeless bamboo motif looks
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a slightly rounded band ring Featuring a high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold
Category

1990s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Engagement Ring and Band Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.5 grams total Diamond Details: .45ct, Round Brilliant, F
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Vintage Schlumberger Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds & Ruby
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & co Vintage Schlumberger Ring with Ruby & Diamonds Material: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Vintage 1960s 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring w/Pouch Rare
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Signet Ring w/Pouch Vintage 1960s Here is your chance to purchase
Category

Vintage 1970s American Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond & Ruby Band Ring – 2.00 CTW – 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless vintage band ring by Tiffany & Co., crafted in solid 18K yellow gold The
Category

1990s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. band ring features a row of bright, well-matched blue sapphires totaling
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond half-eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold. The
Category

2010s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Princess Cut Diamond & Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Princess Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1960's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Wedding Cigar Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold Fully signed for Tiffany & co. Circa: 1960s Ring Size: 9 1/2 and sizable Measures north to
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Perreti 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Snake Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Perreti 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bypass Snake Ring. A beautifully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 'X' Signature Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. signature cross ring in 18k yellow gold. The ring predominantly
Category

1990s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Purple Amethyst Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Purple Amethyst Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow and White Gold Tiffany & Co. Cocktail Ring with Diamonds.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This evocative 18K yellow and white gold Tiffany & Co. cocktail ring is crafted entirely of hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Cabochon Amethyst Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. cabochon amethyst ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and stamped Tiffany
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring. A beautifully
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Logo Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1990s Ring
Category

1990s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Pink Tourmaline Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Vivid Pink Tourmaline Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautifully made
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Band Curve Ring. A beautifully
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Red Ruby Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Ring. A beautifully made yellow
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Princess Carré Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Princess & Carré Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Light Pink Tourmaline Oval 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Light Pink Tourmaline Oval Cabochon Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Dome Ring. A
Category

20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1960's Mabé Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Nest Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1960s Ring Size: 7 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 22.0 mm and
Category

Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Citrine Solitaire Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 4.75 This gorgeous vintage Tiffany & Co. ring features a single .69 carat bezel-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

80s Vintage Tiffany & Co Ring Emerald Diamond Sz 6 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co emerald & diamond ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s). Mixed
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co square ruby ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s).
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co square ruby ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1970s). 7 rubies are
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Band Ring sz 9.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. ring from the 1980s is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and designed to
Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold 6-Row 'X' Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 6-Row “X” Ring, crafted in rich yellow gold and designed
Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co. 18k Yellow Gold Woven Somerset Mesh Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. Somerset Mesh ring is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and features
Category

20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. T Wire Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring With Box EU50
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Diamond 'T Wire' 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautiful ring from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

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

TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Cocktail Ring 1960s Vintage Here is your
Category

Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1990's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
signed for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1990s Ring Size: 5 1/4 and sizable Measures north to south 4.0 mm and
Category

1990s Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Quilt Ring Dome Band 18k Yellow Gold Sz 5.5 Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co 'Quilt' dome ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1980s to 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2000s Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold T1 Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a classic T1 model band ring designed by Tiffany & Co. in 2000s. It is crafted in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1980's 3.20 CTW Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Puffy Vintage Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by a matte finish throughout Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co., Israel
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company Vintage Gold Silver and Lapis Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Tiffany & Company ring, Sterling Silver with an 18K Yellow Gold twisted Rope Bezel, the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co Band Ring with Bead Dangle, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Ring Size 4.75 Band Width: 6.7 mm Ball Width: 9.4 mm Weight: 9.2 dwts. / 14.3 grams Stamps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Enamel Ring Square 18K Gold Band Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Tiffany and Co Enamel Ring Square 18K Gold Band Vintage This rare and highly collectible Tiffany
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Adjustable Belt Ring
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960s Maker: Tiffany and Co. (Hallmarked) Item Details: Ring Size: 4-9 (Adjustable between
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 0.81 carat diamond 18k yellow gold wedding band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold wedding band features nine princess cut diamonds
Category

1990s Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 8.25-8.5 #21550
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 8.25-8.5 This classic Tiffany & Co. band is
Category

20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Certified Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Certified Emerald and Diamond Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Ring, AGL Report, 1.75 Total
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Signet Ring Size 6
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & co Signet Ring Material 14K Yellow gold Measurement: Ring Face (Oval): 13.7mm X
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Fine Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Buttercup Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fancy Yellow And White Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Buttercup Cluster
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pla...

Tiffany & Co. Blue Sapphire Square Princess 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Vivid Blue Sapphire Half Eternity Band Ring. A beautifully
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.5 This vintage Tiffany & Co. ring features the iconic Elsa Peretti “Bean” design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Tiffany Yellow Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage tiffany yellow gold ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 696 antique edition and 89 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage tiffany yellow gold ring 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. Creating a vintage tiffany yellow gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. and Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. While most can agree that any vintage tiffany yellow gold ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 160 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage tiffany yellow gold ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Tiffany Yellow Gold Ring?

The price for a vintage tiffany yellow gold ring starts at $349 and tops out at $270,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,749.

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.