Oval Milky White Cabochon Agate Chalcedony Multi-Color Gemstone Gold Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
At its heart lies a mesmerizing white chalcedony, expertly cut in a cabochon style, radiating a soft, ethereal glow.
Agate, Opal, Gold
John C. Rinker Chalcedony, Diamond and Sapphire Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Surrounding the chalcedony is a breathtaking pavé of sparkling diamonds and vibrant blue sapphires, each meticulously set in 14 karat white gold, adding layers of brilliance and dept...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,705Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ruby Chalcedony Enamel Turquoise Yellow Gold Lever-Back "Owl" Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
These Earrings are made of 9K Yellow Gold. These Earrings have 0.25 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k G...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Custom Made Ring with Sugarloaf Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf cut chalcedony. This is a custom made piece. When for most of the gem it works the way: the smaller prongs the better. This is ...
Chalcedony, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
32.23 Carat Chalcedony Crown Ring with Sapphire and Amethyst
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gold 18K White Gold 21.024g Chalcedony 32.23ct Sapphire 1.85ct Amethyst 0.64ct Size US5.5
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Necklace. Genuine CHANEL 18k 750 Camelia Chalcedony Drop Pendant.
By Chanel
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Chanel drop pendant necklace White Camelia Collection Details: White Chalcedony carved flower with Diamond set Flower 18k White Gold Station. 6.2grams total Adjustable len...
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k gold earrings with chalcedony and single cut diamond total 0.34ct 5.5 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14K white gold earrings set with green chalcedony and single cut diamond total 0.34 carat - F/G - VS/SI detailed description The earrings are 8.0 mm wide and 3.1 cm high weight: 5...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 14k Gold
Earrings with green chalcedony and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.42ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold earrings set with green chalcedony and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.42ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description the size of the earring is 2.0 cm long by 8.0 mm wide T...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Diamond and Chalcedony Bracelet
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Diamond and Chalcedony Bracelet - VHK#807B Item Details Year: 1925 Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.44 grams (Al...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
26.63 Carats Chalcedony and Amethyst Diamond Earrings
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful Amethyst & Chalcedony Earrings accented with romantic Diamond Halo The earrings are 14K Rose Gold Amethyst 5.15Ct Chalcedony 26.63Ct Diamonds 0.47Ct H SI They meas...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sunita Nahata Chalcedony & Sapphire 3.56ct. Pendant in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship in 18-karat yellow gold, making it a timeless addition to your collection Blue Chalcedony and Blue Sapphire Pendant in 18Karat White Gol...
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Chalcedony 7.56ct. Earrings in 14KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship in 14-karat white gold, making it a timeless addition to your collection Blue Chalcedony and Drop Earrings in 14Karat White Gold with Wh...
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Blue Chalcedony 3.60ct. Pendant in 14KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship in 14-karat white gold, making it a timeless addition to your collection Blue Chalcedony Pendant in 14Karat White Gold with White Diamon...
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$552Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Georgian–Victorian Transitional Chalcedony & Engraved Ribbon Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
At its center lies a smooth, luminous white chalcedony oval, providing a milky, ethereal backdrop for a raised, hand-engraved gold-tone ribbon motif.
Chalcedony, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
"Bug on a Rock" Gold Insect on Agate; Ruby, Sapphire Accents & Chalcedony Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This fabulous and absolutely one-of-a-kind pendant is an assembled piece showcasing some sort of winged insect (a mayfly?) in 14 karat rose gold with bright ruby eyes and white gold ...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Sunita Nahata Chalcedony & Sapphire 7.15ct. Earrings in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship in 18-karat white gold, making it a timeless addition to your collection Blue Chalcedony and Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings in 18Karat Whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Chalcedony, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 12.09 Carats Lavender Chalcedony & Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Finely made with 18K white gold. Roman Malakov is a custom house, specializing in creating anything you can imagine.
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunita Nahata Chalcedony 33.14ct. & Mix Sapphire Necklace in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant necklace is crafted in 18K white gold and features a beautiful cushion-shape chalcedony center stone that displays a soft, calming hue and smooth finish.
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
18 karat Chalcedony Gemstone and Diamond Halo Pendant With Chain
By Tech Line
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
This stunning pendant features a rectangular shaped Chalcedony and diamond halo, measuring 14.20 x 12 mm. The total diamond weight is .22 carats, with VS clarity and G color. The 18 ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
24.47 Carat Medallion Cabochon Chalcedony Ring Pink Sapphire and Tsavorite Halo
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Experience the joy of owning a truly exceptional piece of jewelry that will make you feel extraordinary. Gold 18K White Gold 13.07g Chalcedony Cabochon 24.47ct Tsavorite 1.01ct P...
Chalcedony, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large GUM DROP Earrings with Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke Large 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ earrings with cabochon chalcedony (approximately 34 tcw) and 4 diamonds weighing 0.60 cts.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Kneebone Blue Chalcedony Diamond Tahitian Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Blue chalcedony is paired with Tahitian pearls is these simply elegant dangle earrings. The 10 x 10 mm cushion shaped chalcedony are well polished and perfectly matched. The Tahiti...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Claw Half Moon Green Chalcedony Diamond Stud Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
These distinctive stud earrings are modern twist to fine jewelry, handcrafted in 14K gold, sterling silver, green chalcedony and diamonds. The iridescent 16.0-ct rose cut green chalc...
White Diamond, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
AGL Certified Unheated Burmese Blue Sapphire Diamond Chalcedony Drop Earrings
Located in Denver, CO
Set in 18K white and yellow gold.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mini GUM DROP Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamond Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Fine Jewelry Mini 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ earrings with faceted Iolite (approximately 2 cts each), Cabochon Chalcedony (approximately 3 cts each), and 4 diamonds ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique German Halo Ring 10ct.Green Chalcedony Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 9.25 US
Located in SE
German halo-type Ring made ca. early 1930s. Solid 18K yellow Gold band with top of the crown in White Gold. Bezel set natural Green Chalcedony cabochon cut 15 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep/...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
Zorab Creation Carnelian and Yellow Chalcedony Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
With blooming petals made from 11.17 carats of Carnelian and 11.17 carats of Yellow Chalcedony, this symbolic flower features 1.11 carats of White Diamonds in the center, set on 18 K...
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium
10.82 Carat Chalcedony and 0.78 Carat Ruby Crown Head Turner Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A stunning vivid red 0.78 carat Oval Ruby is set as a crown on a 10.82 carat Chalcedony. Chalcedony is a translucent variety of microcrystalline quartz that occurs in a range of colo...
Chalcedony, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Medium GUM DROP Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Medium 18kt white gold Gum Drop earrings with iolite (approximately 2.5 cts each), chalcedony cabochon (approximately 5 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0.40 cts.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, White Gold
Large GUM DROP Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison bespoke Large 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ earrings with iolite (approximately 5 cts each), chalcedony cabochon (approximately 12 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing 0...
Chalcedony, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sunita Nahata Emerald 5.90ct. Earring in 18KYG with Chalcedony and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds: 3.331 carat, G colour, VS clarity. Gold: 23.38g, 18K white gold.
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
35.45 Carat Chalcedony Sapphire and Amethyst Earrings and Necklace Set
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Very Beautiful and Special Chalcedony Set The earrings are 14K Rose Gold with 0.33ct Diamonds. There are 0.79ct in Blue Sapphires, 35.45ct Chalcedony, & 4.45ct Purple Amethyst. The e...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
Medium GUM DROP Earrings with Iolite and Cabochon Chalcedony and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
The GUM DROP™ collection is available in Yellow Gold or White Gold as well as any stone combination you would like.
Chalcedony, Diamond, Iolite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,000Sale Price|24% Off
Michael Kneebone Golden Chalcedony Yellow Sapphire Pearl Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Golden chalcedony briolette in a rich yellow/orange color dangle from white button pearls that are drilled and set with bezeled yellow sapphires.
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Pea...
Medium GUM DROP Ring with Cabochon Chalcedony and Iolite and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Bespoke Medium 18kt white gold GUM DROP™ ring with Chalcedony Cabochon (approximately ~5 cts), iolite (approximately ~4 cts each), and 4 diamonds weighing ~ 0.42 ct...
Iolite, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20K White Gold 4.05 carat Aquaprase Ring size 4.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
20K white gold ring featuring a 4.05 carat aquaprase.
Chalcedony, Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Semi-Precious Gemstone Cabochon Necklace and Bracelet
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Matching Necklace and Bracelet Features Cabochon-Cut Semi-Precious Gemstones in Prong Settings with Diamond Accents Feature Chalcedony, Rose Quartz, and Tourmaline Colored S...
Chalcedony, Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Camelia Ring. Genuine CHANEL 18k 750 Camelia Onyx Chalcedony Ring.
By Chanel
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Chanel Ring Black and White Camelia Collection Details: Onyx and White Chalcedony carved twin flowers Diamond Paved leaves. 5.75 ring size 51 6.8grams total Please ask ...
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Versatile 12.25 Carat Chalzedony Diamond Sapphire Pearl White Gold Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
The earrings are made of 18 carat rhodanized white gold. The studs have beautiful oval chalcedony cabochons of 12.25 carats, the detachable pendants feature diamonds, sapphires and ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
Alex Jona Rock Crystal White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Octagonal Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold cufflinks with octagonal shaped rock crystal set with white diamonds weighing 0.28 ct. Dimensions: Diameter 0....
Chalcedony, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Whi...
Oval Ring 18k Yellow Gold / White Gold, Opal Vitreous Enamel, 6 Diamonds 0.06 Ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Ring Cocktail, 18k YG/WG, vitreous enamel, 6 diamonds total 0.06 ct, G VS brilliant cut, chalcedony Reference: V1023/OP/79/00/104 Material: 18k yellow gold / white gold...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$2,819Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Ring Cabochon Calcedoni White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the timeless elegance and charm of this Art Deco-style ring in 18-carat white gold, topped with a sumptuous chalcedony cabochon and adorned with sparkling blue sapphires.
Chalcedony, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piramid Cabochon Grey Moonstone in 18k White Gold ring
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Piramid Cabouchon Grey Moonstone in 18k white Gold ring Beautiful nude colour gems rings in different 5 stones with matching pendants Pink Quartz in rose gold Calcedony in white gol...
Chalcedony, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fourteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Earrings by Artist with Topazes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
These particular earrings are made of 14 karat white gold and feature tender blue chalcedonies measuring 15x15x3 mm.
Chalcedony, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Chrysoprase Solitaire Hand Engraved Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Chrysoprase - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 11.7x10mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 3.94 Grams Ring Size:...
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Claris-A Modern Onyx and Diamond Midnight White Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This cocktail ring in 18K white gold features a bold sculptural design built around a carved onyx disc. The onyx is polished into a smooth, curved form with a striking 30 mm diameter...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds, Onyx, 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 18k white and yellow gold structure. The ring features a rectangular-shaped onyx with geometric decoration in white gold studded with diamonds. This ring is totall...
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Claris-A Modern White Onyx Diamond Gold Moonlight Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This minimalist ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a round concave disc of white chalcedony, precisely set within a polished frame.
Chalcedony, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Diamond Multi-Gem Floral Bouquet Brooch White Gold Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and multi-gem floral bouquet brooch in white gold, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Designed as an elegant floral bouquet, the diamond-set flowers are delicately made with car...
Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Eighteen Karat White Gold Sugarloaf Light Quartz Engagement Custom Made Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Engagement ring is made of 18 karat white gold with sugarloaf cut natural light pink quartz. This is a custom made piece. When for most of the gem it works the way: the smaller...
Quartz, Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Wh...
$6,396Sale Price|20% Off
Gianni Lazzaro Sapphire Turquoise Diamond White 18K Gold Earrings for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 18 K Gianni Lazzaro Diamonds 40-0,38 ct HSI Blue Sapphire 8-3,31ct.
Diamond, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cocktail Ring with Black and White Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold by Enrico Dani
By Enrico Dani
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black and white cluster ring in a flower motif created from fine white chalcedony and black onyx where the petals and centre cabochons are in white contrast to the black pe...
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Minimalistic White Gold Pendant Necklace with Minty Prasiolite Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer minimalistic contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18K white gold with a beautiful 15x15x3 mm minty prasiolite transparent quartz. The design has an art deco referen...
Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Gold 5.73 carat Aquaprase Ring Size 7.5
Located in Big Bend, WI
18K white gold 5.73 carat aquaprase ring. The rectangular cabochon cut chalcedony is a light greenish-blue color and measures about 11.5mm x 9.2mm.
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier High Jewelry Géometrie &Contrastes Emerald Turquoise White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Emerald cabochons, Chalcedony, Skarn, Turquoise, Black Laquer Necklace by Cartier High Jewelry Géometrie & Contrastes.
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, White Gold
Diamond Ruby 1.50 Cluster Earrings Round Oval Studs Modern 18 Karat White Gold
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Elegant and striking 1.60 Carat total diamond and ruby Cluster earrings, The radiant oval ruby in the centre on each earring is surrounded by 10 white stunning diamonds, 20 diamonds ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Dia...
Ruby 1.29 Ct Cluster Pendant 18 Kt White Gold Round Brilliant 0.60 Carat Diamond
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Ruby Cluster Pendant, The radiant red oval shaped ruby in the center is surrounded by 12 round brilliant cut white stunning diamonds weighing a total of 0.60 carat color G/H clarity ...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emera...
Meghna Jewels Interlocking Claw 6.22 Black White Diamond Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Meghna Jewels Claw Earrings will literally armor you with fierce edge. Cast in 18K gold and sterling silver. These stunning earrings are set in 3.45-carats green chalcedony and illum...
Black Diamond, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterl...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Modern Transformer Sculptural Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom brooch is made with 18 karat rose gold, encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a removable cabochon topaz. It has been featured in a Vogue UA review and we take pride ...
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved "Moon and Stars" Agate Cameo and Diamond Drop Earrings in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful earrings feature gorgeous agate cameos that have been hand carved with matching "Moon and Stars" motifs and set in 18k gold. The carvings depict crescent moon profile...
Agate, Diamond, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
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.