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Antique Garnet Cabochon Gold Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Garnet Cabochon Gold Brooch. Early 20th Century. Total length: approx. 6.70 centimeters
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold

8 Carat Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Ring Victorian Belle Epoque Monumental
Located in New York, NY
ring is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon of approximately 8 Carats. The tall Garnet cabochon
Category

19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver

Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring, circa 1200-1400
Located in London, GB
Medieval garnet cabochon ring. Set to centre with a single octagonal cabochon natural unenhanced
Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Gold Ring With Large Oval Garnet Cabochon Merovingian 4th-6th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A Merovingian gold ring with an oval bezel that secures a large red garnet cabochon. The
Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold

18kts Gold Broock in Losange with Garnet Cabochon
Located in Madrid, ES
18-karat gold clasp in losange with garnet cabochon. Rhomboid brooch decorated with vegetal
Category

Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Gold

62 Ct Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Ruby Bracelet French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Bohemian Garnet jewels we have seen with magnificent Garnet Cabochons surrounded by halos of natural mined
Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Garnet Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Antique Unisex Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped garnet cabochon measuring 13.5 x 17.0 mm Transparent dark/medium red in
Category

Early 1900s Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Oval Garnet Cabochon Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique Victorian 1850's wonderful bangle bracelet. Set with 3 oval cabochon garnets set in a 14k
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Garnet Cabochon and 9 Carat Gold drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These gorgeous earrings hold smooth and glossy garnet stones set in 9carat gold and also hold seed
Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Antique cabochon Garnet Mourning brooch, 15k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Mid Victorian Garnet Cabochon mourning brooch is sumptuously beautiful. Rich buttery
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15k Repousse + Garnet Mourning Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
centerpiece of the bracelet features a large deep red garnet cabochon in a gold bezel, perched on a setting
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold

Victorian Dramatic Cabochon Garnet Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
14kt yellow gold and features six garnet cabochons hanging in a festoon style. The deep reddish-purple
Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Victorian Dramatic Cabochon Garnet Festoon Necklace
Victorian Dramatic Cabochon Garnet Festoon Necklace
H 1.25 in W 1 in D 0.38 in L 15 in
Victorian Mourning Pendant Necklace, Garnet, Diamond Fly, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
rich, juicy bohemian garnet cabochons in a trefoil pattern, the centre is set with a diamond studded
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Victorian 10k gold bangle bracelet featuring a centrally set oval garnet cabochon in the
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Dangle Earrings Facetted Garnets
Located in Munich, Bavaria
cabochon near the hook. The top round segment is set with a round facetted garnet in an engraved gold mount
Category

1840s European Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Figural Sterling Silver Wise Owl Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Wise Owl cufflinks of sterling silver and garnet cabochons eyes. "S" hook shank
Category

1890s American Early Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Pendant Lavaliere Necklace Brooch 13mm Cabochon Antique
Located in New York, NY
inch Garnet Cabochon in the center surrounded by sparkling blood red Bohemian Garnets in three layers
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled

Elaborate 19th Century French Silver Lapis Letter Opener
Located in Riverdale, NY
. French in origin set with large lapis lazuli and garnet cabochons in elaborate silver Revivalist design
Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Garnet and Enamel Mourning Ring of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Georgian era mourning ring, dating to 1810, featuring a garnet cabochon with a frame of black
Category

1810s Georgian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel

Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross
Located in New York, NY
. High circular flower form bezel with a domed top set with a superb cabochon garnet gemstone in an
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Horse Equestrian Hat Crop Garnet 14K Pearl Charm Pendant Necklace Hunting Riding
Located in New York, NY
STUNNING ROUND NATURAL GARNET CABOCHON AND PEARLS, WITH A RIDING CROP! THE PENDANT IN 14K GOLD DATING TO
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet Diamond Ruby Silver-Topped 18 Karat Gold Fly Insect Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fly featuring two half moon garnet cabochon as wings; transparent and a dark glowing
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

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

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings Gold
Located in New York, NY
. The exquisite earrings have a swirl motif design set with gorgeous Bohemian Garnet cabochons with
Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th Century Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
signet ring dates to around 1780 and was made in Paris. A closed-back and bezel set 3.7ct garnet cabochon
Category

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Coral Garnet Pearl Bangle Buckle Bracelet 14K Gold Etruscan Revival
Located in New York, NY
Salmon Coral cabochon with Seed Pearl and Bohemian Garnet accents. The Coral is a perfect pink salmon
Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Garnet and Diamond Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
stunning garnet cabochon bordered by rose-cut diamonds set in oh-so-French fleur-de-lis! Beautifully
Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Walking cane, rock crystal, garnets. Signed Leopold van Strydonck, Belgium 1900.
By L. Van Strydonck
Located in Milan, IT
bands made of gilded silver with garnet cabochons. Snakewood shaft. Metal and iron ferrule. Signed
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Rock Crystal, Alabaster, Metal, Silver, Iron

22 Karat Gold Round Garnet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22K Yellow Gold Thin Ring with Central Round Garnet Cabochon Stone by ROMAE Jewelry Inspired by
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Onyx, Garnet, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Ring
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangle Garnet Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
frame that terminates in two ivy leaves which cradle a beautiful red garnet cabochon stone in a bezel
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
22 Karat Gold Garnet Pendant
H 0.71 in W 0.83 in D 1.26 in
Bohemian Garnet Emerald Ruby Enamel Locket French Belle Epoque Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
early French locket pendant is adorned with a magnificent Garnet Cabochon with Emeralds, Rubies, Pearls
Category

19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
cultured pearl with cool tones and the eyes are set with tiny demantoid garnet cabochons. Set into 9ct
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet Snake necklace, 15k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
detailed snake head pendant set with juicy, rich red, Garnet cabochon both to the head and the eyes. The
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Garnet Demi-Parure Fringe Necklace And Earrings Circa 1900
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
. Crafted from 9ct rose gold throughout and featuring thirteen (13) stunning oval cabochon Garnet
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Rose Gold

French Napoleon III Garnet Diamond Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Clover Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
garnets cabochons set with claws centered by an half natural pearl also set with claws and the tail, a
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Antique 19th C. W. Marshall & Co Scottish Sterling Silver Brooch of Lorn Replica
Located in Philadelphia, PA
crystal and garnet cabochons. By the renowned jewelers, William Marshall & Co. of Edinburgh, Scotland
Category

1890s Scottish Revival Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Etruscan Revival Garnet Enamel Gold Pendant Necklace Circa 1860 Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan Archeological Revival pendant features a magnificent blood red Bohemian Garnet cabochon of
Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Snake Ring Garnet Eyes Three Dimensional Gold Antique Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
beautiful round Garnet cabochons. The face of the snake has fantastic engraved details and the engraving
Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal, Diamond, Garnet and Tiger Eye Bug Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
fluted yellow gold bail that is adorned with a gorgeous rich red garnet cabochon, and stamped on the back
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cabochon Garnet Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
array of cabochon garnet gemstones. Each garnet is encased in a woven gold design, including the largest
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1850s 18K Gold Blue Enamel Pearl & Garnet Snake Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
four round pearls, two cabochon garnets, and cobalt blue enamel, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with 18
Category

Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Scarce Medieval Gold Garnet Ring Antique 13th Century Talisman Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
. Cabochon-cut garnet gemstones were particularly prized amongst Clergy and nobility. The church believed the
Category

15th Century and Earlier European Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 22k Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Cabochon Garnet Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
modern jewellery. It is crafted in an Etruscan revival style and the garnets have a well matched lovely
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1870s European Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau silver, ivory walking stick, signed Fernand Dubois, Belgium 1900.
By Fernand Dubois
Located in Milan, IT
long hair wrapped along the ebony wood barrel. The girl's hairstyle features stones, garnets cabochon
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Silver

Antique Gold and Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings with Repoussé Decoration
Located in New York, NY
tapering design and set with oval, pear, and round cabochon garnets surrounded by applied gold repoussé
Category

1830s Georgian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet

Antique Heart Cabochon Garnet And Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering a garnet in a heart shape, cabochon, and cluster rose diamonds, cut-down collet setting
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Diamond

1880 Victorian Gold over Silver Cabochon Garnet Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
- Gold over silver - 18.00mm cabochon cut garnet - 19=4.50mm rose cut carnets - 21=3.25 rose cut
Category

1880s American Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Silver

English Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings and Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
chain is set with over 10.00 carats of cabochon almandine garnets. The elongated pendant earrings are
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Cabochon Garnet Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Cabochon Garnet & Diamond Ring. Beautiful Conversion From a Cufflink. Face of the ring measures approx
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 9.92Ct Cabochon Cut Garnet and 1.07Ct Diamond Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a stunning claw set 9.92Ct round cabochon garnet. The principle stone is encircled with twenty
Category

1890s Unknown Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9.92Ct Cabochon Cut Garnet and 1.07Ct Diamond Bracelet
Antique 9.92Ct Cabochon Cut Garnet and 1.07Ct Diamond Bracelet
H 0.48 in W 0.38 in D 0.48 in Dm 0.38 in L 6.77 in
Antique Cabochon Garnet & Seed Pearl Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Cabochon Garnet & Seed Pearl Daisy Ring 9ct Gold Circa 1920’s Gorgeous Daisy Style Ring with A
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
set throughout with old cut diamonds and the eyes set with garnet cabochons to a single curved pin
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian French Pearl Diamond Novelty Swallow Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
to fit the design natural garnet cabochons of 8 x 2.6 mm. Measures: 26 x 45 mm. (h. x w.) Weight
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Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Victorian Cabochon Garnet and Diamond Bangle Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully bold bangle come brooch featuring a captivating oval shaped cabochon
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Cabochon Garnet Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant / Scarf Tie
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Rhodolite Garnets - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Bright Vivid
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet and 15 Karat Cannetille Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet Drop Earrings c.1840s Composition: 15K Yellow Gold and Cabochon
Category

1840s Unknown George V Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Disc Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb quality antique Etruscan Revival gold and cabochon garnet Greek key motif disk brooch
Category

19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Cabochon Garnet and Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This beautiful antique Victorian ring features a natural oval-shaped cabochon garnet accented by
Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garnet that gives the
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1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Cabochon Garnet & Seed Pearl Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
marquise/navette shaped ring. Set with the most beautiful, cabochon garnet, surrounded by a border of
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Garnet Cabochon

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

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Antique Garnet Cabochon For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique garnet cabochon you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect antique garnet cabochon among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique garnet cabochon, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Garnet Cabochon?

On average, an antique garnet cabochon at 1stDibs sells for $3,650, while they’re typically $213 on the low end and $55,000 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.