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22 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
22 karat gold chain with toggle clasp. The links are mini sailor's knot, a method that has was used
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Multi Chain 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Toggle Clasp
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
yellow gold cable link chains, elegantly threaded through a 16.5 x 18.1cm open heart charm, which serves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Two-tone Yellow & White Gold Chain Pearl Necklace with Toggle Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
toggle clasp and the white gold portion of the chain at the forefront, exuding a sleek and modern
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Two-tone Yellow & White Gold Chain Pearl Bracelet with Toggle Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
& White Gold Chain Pearl Bracelet with Toggle Clasp. This extraordinary piece showcases the perfect fusion
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian 20 1/4 Inch Faceted Belcher Chain with Toggle Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Belcher Chain 9ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1900 This exquisite antique chain is made of
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

22k Gold Nugget Bar Necklace & 14k Gold Toggle Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, adding a sense of raw beauty to this piece. The necklace is equipped with a 14k gold toggle clasp, which
Category

Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Round Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold with Toggle Clasp Leaf Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Length: 16.5 inches​​​​​​​ Closure: Toggle Clasp ​​​Includes: Brilliance Jewels 2 Year Warranty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Peretti Mesh 18k Yellow Gold Heart Toggle Clasp Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
heart toggle clasp. The mesh chain have a soft liquid feel and fit comfortable round the hand. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Princess Length Curb Chain with Toggle Closure & Tassel Ornament in Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Four different components came together to make this sexy new 14 karat yellow gold chain. The
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2000's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Adjustable Length Toggle Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and slightly twisted Completed by elongated bar toggle clasp closure Toggle can be threaded through
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Mixed Metals Curb Link Watch Chain and Toggle Bar Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
features a pattern of 14kt rose gold chain that alternates with sections of platinum links, coming together
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Platinum, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Karl Lagerfeld 1980s Six Strand Gold Toggle Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
strand satin gold chain necklace from the mid to late 1980s. It has 12 flower medallion ornaments
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate

Hermès Chaine d'Ancre Enchainee 18K Rose Gold Toggle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
contrast to the gleaming, smooth finish of the links. The bracelet’s centerpiece is the toggle clasp, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Figaro Toggle Link 16" Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Figaro Toggle Link Necklace is a stunning example of timeless
Category

Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wirewrap Fancy Link Necklace with a Kyanite set clasp
Located in London, GB
Formed of 21 variety-sized 'wirewrap' links, ending in a Kyanite set wire wrap 'toggle' clasp
Category

2010s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Kyanite, Gold Plate, Brass

Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold Return to Tiffany Full Heart Toggle Bracelet 26.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany Full Heart Toggle Bracelet is crafted in 18ct yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Chain Necklace With CC Pendant
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This chunky and fabulous Chanel gold plated chain necklace with large bold hanging CC pendant is
Category

1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Elizabeth Locke 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Link Chain Necklace 32"
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Elizabeth Locke 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Heavy Link Chain Necklace 32" Gorgeous Circle Link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven Battelle Mixed 18K Gold Oxidized Silver Handmade Heavier Chain
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
with the oxidized silver sections going on up to the toggle clasp. This chain is 20" in length, but we
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Steven Battelle Mixed 18K Gold Oxidized Silver Handmade Chain 20 Inches
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A handmade chain with organic hammered links of alternating 18K yellow gold and dark oxidized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

David Yurman Two Tone 18" Chain Link Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sterling Silver Clasp: Toggle clasp Measurements: 18" in length Total Weight: 22.5g (14.5dwt) Additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Lucea New York Ruby Chain Link Bracelet
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Rough chic Ruby chain link bracelet with toggle clasp. Set in sterling
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Oscar de la Renta Five Strand Floral Chain Bracelet, Clear Crystals, in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
-set crystals and floral motifs. A sparkle like no other! Toggle clasp closure. Hallmarks: Oscar de la
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Crystal

14K Yellow Gold Heart Locket with Cable Chain 18.5" and Toggle Clasp
Located in Big Bend, WI
chain with toggle clasp. The necklace weighs 6.86dwt and is contemporary.
Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Color Charm Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
24K gold-filled chain and 18K gold-filled toggle clasp, adorned with 11 colored 24K gold edge
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Chunky Satin Gilt Chain Necklace w/ Ruby Crystal Pendant By Leslie Block, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
" twisted link chain - Pendant measures 2" x 1.5" - Ruby red crystals with enamel details - Toggle clasp
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chain Necklaces

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Chain Link Five Charm Bracelet, with Toggle Clasp, in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A gold-plated chain bracelet with five charms - a pair of lucky dice, shoes, a cuckoo clock, an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Chain Link Five Charm Bracelet, with Toggle Clasp, in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A gold-plated chain bracelet with five charms - a ladybug, a hand fan, a clock, a pair of shoes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Chain Link Five Charm Bracelet, with Toggle Clasp, in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A gold-plated chain bracelet with five charms - a pair of lucky dice, shoes, a cuckoo clock, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Chain Link Five Charm Bracelet, with Toggle Clasp, in Gold
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A gold-plated chain bracelet with five charms - a pair of lucky dice, cherub, an angel, a pair of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Cynthia Bach 18 Karat White Gold Filigree Beaded Necklace
By Cynthia Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beads connected with white gold chain and toggle clasp. Simply an wonderful necklace from a great maker
Category

20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Plated Choker Necklace Carmen Medal Pink Crystal Virgin Mary
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: This gold-plated choker chain necklace features a round Our Lady of Mount Carmel medal
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

LOUIS FERAUD Gold Tone Rhinestone Filled Charm Letters Necklace & Bracelet Set
Located in Munich, DE
massive gold tone chain, clear rhinestone filled "LOUIS FERAUD" charm letters and a heart-shaped charm
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

1996 Chanel Gold and Pearl Etruscan Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
is secured with a toggle clasp; the bar finished with a circular stamp debossed with the Chanel brand
Category

1990s French Chain Bracelets

1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Brown Resin Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
An extravagant toggle clasp bracelet from Kenneth Jay Lane, probably a late 1980s or early 1990s
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chain Bracelets

YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Gold Tone Mythological Creature Medallion Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage chunky gold tone chain necklace featuring a raised and textured
Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sadye L Vassil Sterling & 14K Gold Plated Blue Topaz Charm Bracelet #20745
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sadye L Vassil Sterling & 14K Gold Plated Blue Topaz Charm Bracelet This lovely link bracelet
Category

20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Satin Gold Chunky Braid Link Choker Necklace By Anne Klein, 1980s
By Anne Klein
Located in McKinney, TX
- Gold plated - Toggle clasp closure - By Anne Klein (signed on hang tag) - Circa 1980s - Estate
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Fob Bracelet
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
chain with faux baroque nailhead pearl and toggle clasp. A companion cocktail ring is also on 1st Dibs
Category

Vintage 1950s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

Vintage Gilded Openwork Heart Link Necklace By Anne Klein, 1980s
By Anne Klein
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" length with additional 2" extender chain - Heavy matte gold plate - Toggle
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Diamond Toggle Clasp Paperclip Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace Clasp Type: Lobster Claw Necklace Chain Type: Paperclip.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century 925 Two Tone Pearl Caviar Bead Garnet Toggle Clasp Necklace
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. with ruby's in toggle clasp. Silver double spacers with gold vermeil between pearls. Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1950s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Toggle Chain Choker Chunky Heavy Statement Necklace W/ LV Lock Key
Located in Sausalito, CA
Heavy, bold, and beautifully made. This necklace features a vintage late 1980's gold-tone chain
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Antique 9k Gold Necklace Toggle Turquoise Locket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" Chain - 15" Hallmarks: 9, 375, J. G & S ITEM DETAILS: An Antique 9k gold necklace with a toggle
Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

Signed Monet Necklace Toggle T-Bar Chain Choker Bold Chunky Heavy Statement
By Monet
Located in Sausalito, CA
features a convenient T-bar toggle clasp for easy adjustment, making it ideal for smaller neck sizes or a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Sunflower Necklace with Pave Set Diamonds in Oxidized Silver with Toggle, Medium
By Rebecca Myers Design
Located in Baltimore, MD
earrings have 18k yellow gold petals surrounding oxidized sterling silver pave-set diamonds. The gold charm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Hermes 120 cm 18k Rose Gold Chaine D'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Hermès 18K Rose Gold Chaine d'Ancre Long Toggle Sautoir Necklace is a luxurious and iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gucci 1990's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leather Interlocking G Vintage Toggle Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
interlocking 'G' motif clasp Accented by grooved detail - other end features toggle Bar style and suspending
Category

1990s Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Link Chain Necklace with Black Resin Teardrop Details, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 32" length - Gold plated - Black resin teardrop cabochons - Toggle clasp
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Link Necklaces

18K Yellow Gold Faceted Link Chain Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
and toggle clasp. The necklace measures 17.13 inches (length) by .24 inches (width).
Category

2010s American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rough Aquamarine Carved Crystal Pendant on 22k Gold Chain Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
finished with a 22k gold toggle clasp. Aquamarine rough crystal pendant, including bail, is 2.38 inches or
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

OTC 1990's Amethyst 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cable Link Chain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
toggle clasp Toggle is bar style and terminates with amethyst Flush set pyramid-shaped cabochons Each
Category

1990s Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Heart multi-chain Necklace in 18k yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
the heart and attached to the toggle clasp bar. The Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 18k Heart Pendant
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermés Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Riding Crop Chain Link Long Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of interlocking circle links of varying sizes and shapes Completed by toggle clasp closure With
Category

Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Charriol 2000's Brown Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Celtic Chain Necklace
By Charriol
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hammered gold cable link chain with fourteen steel stations Designed as round and oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Chanel 1993 Hammered Logo Chain Belt/Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hartford, CT
mirrors the belt’s gold-tone design and features “CHANEL” charms with a toggle clasp, adding an extra
Category

1990s French Belts

CHANEL lucky charm bracelet with 7 iconic Chanel pendants gold-plated, 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel's gold-tone chain link bracelet with seven iconic Chanel items hung from the chain such as a
Category

1990s French Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

VETEMENTS x EASTPAK blue leather 2017 CHAIN Clutch Bag
By Vetements
Located in Zürich, CH
. Includes extra wide round chunky antique gold-tone wheat chain shoulder strap attachable by toggle clasp to
Category

2010s French Clutches

"Spare Parts" 24" Necklace in 14K Gold with Tahitian Pearl Drop & Vintage Tassel
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
years ago. The top ring, just under 12mm in diameter, was actually the eye end of a toggle clasp from
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Yellow Gold Rubellite, Yellow Beryl and Peridot Gold Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
small toggle clasp Limited edition Crafted of 18 karat yellow gold, this limited-edition necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rubelite, Beryl, Peridot, Yellow Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Chain With Toggle Clasp For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gold chain with toggle clasp you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a gold chain with toggle clasp from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold chain with toggle clasp over the years, but those made by Valentin Magro, David Yurman and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any gold chain with toggle clasp from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 75 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our gold chain with toggle clasp for sale are for women, but there are 140 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Gold Chain With Toggle Clasp?

Prices for a gold chain with toggle clasp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $75 and can go as high as $56,150, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,950.

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.