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Eostre Type A Lavender Jadeite Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Eostre Type A Lavender Jadeite Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Eostre Type A Lavender Jadeite Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Melbourne, AU

main stone is Lavender jadeite and followed by Yellow gold beads. If you prefer to have a different

Category

2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Jadeite and Pearl Beaded Necklace, 30 Inches
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Jadeite and Pearl Beaded Necklace, 30 Inches

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Jadeite and Pearl Beaded Necklace, 30 Inches

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful vintage strand is composed of 14 karat yellow gold rondells, alternating with

Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender and Green Jadeite Drop Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender and Green Jadeite Drop Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lavender and Green Jadeite Drop Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Length: necklace measures 18-inches in length Weight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Jade Jadeite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ovale Ring
French 1960s Jade Jadeite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ovale Ring

French 1960s Jade Jadeite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ovale Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A vintage ring in gold, set with an oval

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Standing Buddha Jadeite Jade Pendant, Certified Untreated
Yellow Standing Buddha Jadeite Jade Pendant, Certified Untreated

Yellow Standing Buddha Jadeite Jade Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved standing happy buddha and set on an 18K white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Grade A Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
GIA Certified Grade A Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

GIA Certified Grade A Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

GIA certified natural untreated jadeite jade and diamond pierced disc clip post 18k yellow gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 6.7 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
GIA Certified 6.7 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

GIA Certified 6.7 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautifully crafted jadeite jade and diamond fashion ring. Dated from around the 1950’s this ring

Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Marquise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Marquise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Marquise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

14k gold. 14k and 24k Yellow gold One green Marquise Jadeite Jade, 24 x 8mm, translucent, natural

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Carved Koi Fish Yellow Gold Pendant
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Carved Koi Fish Yellow Gold Pendant

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Carved Koi Fish Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Stamford, CT

GIA certified natural 284 carat Jadeite Jade koi fish carving with a 14k yellow gold jump ring for

Category

Mid-20th Century Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with an oblong

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Band
Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Band

Alex Jona Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Band

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring set with an oval

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Band Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Untreated Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade & Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold
Certified Untreated Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade & Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold

Certified Untreated Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade & Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

, crafted in 14K yellow gold. The pendant features a translucent bright green on white jadeite jade

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Freeform Large Natural Orange Jadeite Cabochon & Diamond Ring
14K Yellow Gold Freeform Large Natural Orange Jadeite Cabochon & Diamond Ring

14K Yellow Gold Freeform Large Natural Orange Jadeite Cabochon & Diamond Ring

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

Estate 14K Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Cabochon Natural Orange Jadeite and Diamond Accents Size 9.75

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Jadeite Celestial Eye Goldfish Pendant - 14k Carved Aquatic Life
Yellow Gold Jadeite Celestial Eye Goldfish Pendant - 14k Carved Aquatic Life

Yellow Gold Jadeite Celestial Eye Goldfish Pendant - 14k Carved Aquatic Life

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Jadeite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Natural Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Alex Jona Natural Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Alex Jona Natural Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold ring, set with two natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 karat yellow gold butterscotch colored 7.40 mm Jadeite bangle bracelet
14 karat yellow gold butterscotch colored 7.40 mm Jadeite bangle bracelet

14 karat yellow gold butterscotch colored 7.40 mm Jadeite bangle bracelet

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

This jewelry item is a vintage yellow jade hinged bangle bracelet with 14K yellow gold fitting

Category

20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Green and Orange Jadeite Ring Size 7 #15616
14K Yellow Gold Green and Orange Jadeite Ring Size 7 #15616

14K Yellow Gold Green and Orange Jadeite Ring Size 7 #15616

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Green and Orange Jadeite Ring This beautiful ring is set in 14K yellow gold

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold A Grade Jadeite Jade Stud Earrings Bezel Set
18K Yellow Gold A Grade Jadeite Jade Stud Earrings Bezel Set

18K Yellow Gold A Grade Jadeite Jade Stud Earrings Bezel Set

Located in Big Bend, WI

A pair of 18K yellow gold stud earrings featuring a pair of oval "A" Jadeite Jade green cabochons

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Jadeite Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval Cab 18.9ctw Lavender
Yellow Gold Jadeite Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval Cab 18.9ctw Lavender

Yellow Gold Jadeite Cocktail Solitaire Ring - 14k Oval Cab 18.9ctw Lavender

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 18.40ct Purple Burmese Jadeite Jade Halo Diamond Charm Pendant
18K Yellow Gold 18.40ct Purple Burmese Jadeite Jade Halo Diamond Charm Pendant

18K Yellow Gold 18.40ct Purple Burmese Jadeite Jade Halo Diamond Charm Pendant

Located in Houston, TX

grams Ladies 18K yellow gold free form-style, diamond and jadeite drop pendant. Stamped "18K". In

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Jade Charm Pendant Hallmarked Diamond Buddha
14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Jade Charm Pendant Hallmarked Diamond Buddha

14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Jade Charm Pendant Hallmarked Diamond Buddha

Located in Santa Monica, CA

14K Yellow Gold Jadeite Jade Sitting Buddha Charm Diamond Pendant Hangs: 1.75 inch Weight: 8.2

Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold

18K Jadeite Gemstone Round Pendant
18K Jadeite Gemstone Round Pendant

18K Jadeite Gemstone Round Pendant

Located in Sewickley, PA

This enchanting pendant features a luminous jadeite- style circular frame encasing an intricate 18k

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Jadeite Jade 16mm Bracelet, 18k Yellow Gold, Good Luck Jade
Certified Jadeite Jade 16mm Bracelet, 18k Yellow Gold, Good Luck Jade

Certified Jadeite Jade 16mm Bracelet, 18k Yellow Gold, Good Luck Jade

Located in Hong Kong, HK

jadeite jade. The bracelet is set in yellow gold. The jade donut (approx. 16mm) is light green. The

Category

2010s Hong Kong Chain Bracelets

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Cabochon Dyed Jadeite Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Pear Shaped Cabochon Dyed Jadeite Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Pear Shaped Cabochon Dyed Jadeite Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: Dyed Jadeite Jade Measurements: 12.15 x 8.7 x 3.22 Jade

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Jadeite & Diamond Ring -18k Saddle Cut 2.34ctw East-West
Yellow Gold Jadeite & Diamond Ring -18k Saddle Cut 2.34ctw East-West

Yellow Gold Jadeite & Diamond Ring -18k Saddle Cut 2.34ctw East-West

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Oval Green Jadeite Jade Bezel Set Cabachon Ring
14k Yellow Gold Oval Green Jadeite Jade Bezel Set Cabachon Ring

14k Yellow Gold Oval Green Jadeite Jade Bezel Set Cabachon Ring

Located in Fairfield, CT

14k yellow gold ring. This simple yellow gold ring has an oval cabachon, green color jadeite jade

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Type A Green Jadeite & 0.24ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Stunning Type A Green Jadeite & 0.24ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Stunning Type A Green Jadeite & 0.24ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in רמת גן, IL

. Condition: Pre-owned Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Main stone: 1 piece Jadeite Jade, Type A Natural Fei Cui

Category

2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jadeite Yellow Briolette Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold
Jadeite Yellow Briolette Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold

Jadeite Yellow Briolette Diamond Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold

Located in Hong Kong, HK

in 18-karat white and yellow gold, it features six pieces of jade, combining to a total weight of 7.0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Signet Ring
Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Signet Ring

Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval shaped jadeite jade cabochon measuring 7.0 x 14.0 mm Translucent light to medium

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings
Alex Jona Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

Alex Jona Burmese Jadeite Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings

By Alex Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold earrings suspending two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Light Yellow Icy Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant, Certified Untreated
Light Yellow Icy Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant, Certified Untreated

Light Yellow Icy Jadeite Jade Dragon Pendant, Certified Untreated

By Luxe Pieces

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is an all natural, untreated jadeite jade carved dragon pendant set on an 18K white gold bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 13.2 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
GIA Certified 13.2 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

GIA Certified 13.2 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Natural untreated 1950's jadeite jade and diamond earrings. These spectacular mid-century earrings

Category

Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified .75 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
GIA Certified .75 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

GIA Certified .75 Carat Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

twenty round diamonds in an 18k yellow gold setting. 1 oval cabochon green jadeite jade, approx. .75cts

Category

Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Crown Pendant Necklace
GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Crown Pendant Necklace

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Crown Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1960's Jade, sapphire and diamond crown pendant necklace. The 18k yellow gold Crown has a

Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Jadeite Navette Cocktail Ring, Retro Style, Size 8.5
14K Yellow Gold Jadeite Navette Cocktail Ring, Retro Style, Size 8.5

14K Yellow Gold Jadeite Navette Cocktail Ring, Retro Style, Size 8.5

Located in Palm Desert, CA

14 Karat Jadeite Navette Ring. The ring features a large jadeite cabochon measuring 36.9 tall x

Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lotus Vine Green Jadeite Pendant 2 inches
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lotus Vine Green Jadeite Pendant 2 inches

14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Lotus Vine Green Jadeite Pendant 2 inches

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

This 14K yellow gold pendant features a beautifully carved lotus vine design and a stunning green

Category

20th Century Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

35.69ct GIA Certified Untreated Jadeite Jade A Grade 18k Yellow Gold Pendant
35.69ct GIA Certified Untreated Jadeite Jade A Grade 18k Yellow Gold Pendant

35.69ct GIA Certified Untreated Jadeite Jade A Grade 18k Yellow Gold Pendant

By Gems and Jewels UK

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare GIA Certified Untreated Jadeite Jade A-Grade Green Pendant Necklace. Huge 35.69 carat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Coin and Jadeite Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafter
Antique Coin and Jadeite Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafter

Antique Coin and Jadeite Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafter

By Ella Gafter

Located in New York, NY

The antique copper coin cufflinks are set in blue jadeite. The pair is hand made in our own

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cufflinks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Copper

Antique Icy Apple Green Jadeite Disc Carved Ruyi Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Antique Icy Apple Green Jadeite Disc Carved Ruyi Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

Antique Icy Apple Green Jadeite Disc Carved Ruyi Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

These antique jadeite earrings carry both elegance and history. Dating to the late Qing dynasty to

Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

JKa Kohle & Co Yellow Gold Carved Natural Jadeite Diamond Pearl Drop Necklace
JKa Kohle & Co Yellow Gold Carved Natural Jadeite Diamond Pearl Drop Necklace

JKa Kohle & Co Yellow Gold Carved Natural Jadeite Diamond Pearl Drop Necklace

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This exquisite carved Jadeite diamond & pearl 18k yellow gold necklace is a masterpiece of fine

Category

Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified Green Cabochon Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade 24K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring
Certified Green Cabochon Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade 24K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring

Certified Green Cabochon Genuine Burmese Jadeite Jade 24K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Introducing our exquisite Antique Imperial Green Cabochon Jadeite Jade 24K Yellow Gold Pinky Finger

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Jade, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Double Cabochon Jadeite Jade Open Bezel Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Double Cabochon Jadeite Jade Open Bezel Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Double Cabochon Jadeite Jade Open Bezel Pendant

Located in Addison, TX

14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Double Cabochon Jadeite Jade Open Bezel Pendant. The jade is an oval

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Yellow Jadeite For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact yellow jadeite you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 14k gold. You can easily find a 597 antique edition and 362 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect yellow jadeite 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic yellow jadeite over the years, but those made by Gems and Jewels UK, Alex Jona and Luxe Pieces are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a yellow jadeite for sale for women should be easy, but there are 412 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Yellow Jadeite?

On average, a yellow jadeite at 1stDibs sells for $2,929, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $350,000 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.