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2.60 Carat Oval Cut Raspberry Tourmaline and Natural Diamond Pendant ref1854
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
Within this exquisite pendant, you'll find a 2.60 carat oval-cut raspberry tourmaline gracefully
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

8.76 Carat Raspberry Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fine brilliant pink-purple raspberry colored tourmaline takes center stage! It weighs an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

3.9 Carat Oval Cut Raspberry Tourmaline and Natural Diamond Lock Pendant ref1869
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This striking pendant boasts a 3.90 carat oval-cut raspberry pink tourmaline centerpiece, elegantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tourmaline Crystal Pendant Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
This circa 1960s silver choker pendant necklace features a natural, raw raspberry tourmaline
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline

Yellow Gold Ring with Natural Raspberry Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural red tourmaline, 4.28 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Natural Raspberry Pink Red Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary pendant necklace is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural raspberry pink red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Rose Gold Serpent Ring with Natural Raspberry Pink Red Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Serpent ring is in 18 karat rose gold with natural raspberry pink red tourmaline, 4.28 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary German Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

White Gold Contemporary Serpent Ring with Natural Raspberry Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Serpent ring is in 18 karat white gold with natural raspberry pink tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Tiffany & Co 18k Gold Carved Pink Tourmaline Raspberry Textured Leaves Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Carved Tourmaline - Prong Set - Pink Color - 10.9x9.4mm each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Raspberry Drop Earrings Pink Tourmaline Cluster Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 2" Drops
Located in Torrance, CA
2 inch drop earrings were designed to resemble sweet raspberries. The pink tourmalines are faceted
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grand Sample Sale Pendant Featuring Raspberry Rhodolite
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grand Sample Sale Pendant featuring Raspberry Rhodolite®, Passion Fruit Tourmaline™, Grape Amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Fine Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An intense raspberry red tourmaline weighing 9.17 carats takes center stage! Known in the trade as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Men's Tourmaline Ring 4.5 Carats, 18K, Size 10
Located in Southbury, CT
This is an impressive and substantial men's vintage tourmaline ring. The raspberry-red rubellite
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

1.23 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Natural Colored Diamond Pendant in 18K Two Toned
Located in Chicago, IL
brilliant cut raspberry pink tourmaline bezel set in the center. A total of 0.33 carat round brilliant white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

Cocktail Ring with Pink Tourmaline & Diamond in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
this piece is a 6.10-carat raspberry-pink tourmaline, delicately framed by brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Large 9.93 carat Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring size 6.75
Located in Big Bend, WI
. The tourmaline is a emerald cut with medium raspberry-pink color. The tourmaline measures about 14mm
Category

2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cushion Cut Rubellite Tourmaline and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
rubellite tourmaline, radiating rich raspberry hues that instantly capture attention. Its mesmerizing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
opulent 1.55 carat oval but raspberry pink tourmaline surrounded by sparkling round rubies and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Tourmaline Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Dinner Ring in White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A raspberry-hue pink tourmaline, weighing 2 carats, glistens and glows in the center of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Raspberry Tourmaline Claw Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
The play of color in the Rubelite Tourmaline makes this a truly unique and timeless piece. The
Category

2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline & Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in QLD , AU
This ring is extraordinary with its bezel set raspberry oval cut tourmaline and glittering white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold and Multi-Gemstone Cabochon 'Ice Cream' Cocktail Ring
By Tessa Packard
Located in London, GB
citrine, hessonite and raspberry tourmaline set in 18ct yellow gold, this ring is about as elegant as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k...

Watermelon and Bicolour Tourmalines Diamond White Gold Raspberry Ripple Pendant
By Tayma Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
this beautiful pendant. Handmade 18 carat white gold raspberry and pink watermelon tourmaline pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Raspberry Oval Rubellite Pink Tourmaline Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mary Gallagher
Located in Foxborough, MA
Raspberry pink tourmaline ring set in solid 14 karat yellow gold with a lovely had set oval
Category

2010s American Artist Fashion Rings

Materials

Rubelite, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Deco Replica 2.77ct Raspberry Red Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in White Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
carefully crafted to resemble an Art Deco style ring with mesmerising raspberry Red Tourmaline gemstone in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Pink Tourmaline and Gold Bombé Cocktail Ring
By Baker & Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Carl Sagan. Featuring a deep raspberry pink tourmaline at center and lighter pink tourmalines
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.19 Carat Alexandrite and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exemplary natural alexandrite, displaying an exceptional color change from tourmaline green to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Marvelous Raspberry Tourmaline and Diamond Ring.
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A marvelous 15.03ct "Raspberry" Tourmaline showcased in a French rose gold ring and set with 0.44ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold

1.72 Carat Oval Rubellite and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
raspberry tourmaline is prong set in the center with a weight of 1.72 carats. Shimmering baguette diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Raspberry Pink Banded Green Tourmaline Gold Butterfly Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Le Papillon V Necklace. This remarkable butterfly pendant with dramatic wings in raspberry pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Raspberry Red Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
The strong raspberry red color in this rubellite is absolutely stunning! The 18k white gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Tourmaline Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
raspberry red tourmaline and .25 carats of brilliant white diamonds (H color, VS clarity). The look is
Category

Early 2000s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Burle-Marx Pink Tourmaline Ring
By Haroldo Burle-Marx
Located in Bethesda, MD
. The oval raspberry pink Tourmaline measures 14.5*12.5mm weighing 21 carats. Size 7.5 adjustable
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Watermelon Tourmaline Slices Duster Tassel Earrings
Located in Colleyville, TX
delicate cascade of raspberry pink and green tourmaline slices, which sway gently at the edges. This eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

16.48 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
16.48 Carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Platinum Ring A large and super fine jellybean raspberry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum

Le Papillon Post Earrings, Watermelon Tourmaline Butterfly Slices
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
raspberry pink and green tourmaline slices have been integrated into hand-made butterfly frames of gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Watermelon Tourmaline Double Butterfly Earrings, Le Papillon II Earrings
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
endearing earrings. Darling little raspberry pink and mint green tourmaline slices have been integrated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Estate Red Tourmaline and White Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous raspberry red tourmaline heart shape weighing 2.10 ct. with 1.25 ct. good quality white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

Bvlgari Pink Tourmaline Heart Earrings 18 Karat Gold Designer Bvlgari Vintage
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
raspberry hued tourmalines are a striking combination. The earrings are fitted with spring hinged clip
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.77 Carat Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Fancy Raspberry Red Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Ring. Center Hand set with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Platinum

Modernist Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 18k, circa 1968, London
Located in Litchfield, CT
raspberry hued 22.0 carat tourmaline in a meticulously detailed brutalist landscape. The highly dimensional
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring 18k, circa 1968, London
Located in Litchfield, CT
raspberry hued 22.0 carat tourmaline in a meticulously detailed brutalist landscape. The highly dimensional
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Tourmaline Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 254 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
raspberry pink tourmalines that weigh over 254 carats total! The gorgeous nugget style beads, each unique in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

3.82 Carat Pink Tourmaline and Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pear shaped raspberry colored tourmalines and princess cut navy blue sapphires. These one-of-a-kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k...

4.94 Carat Oval Tourmaline and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
ring features one vibrant raspberry rubellite tourmaline prong-set in the center, accented by
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Oval Cut 1.89 Carat
Located in Greensboro, NC
raspberry pink tourmaline framed by glittering white diamond accents. This ring is a size 7 1/4, but it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baume Creation 16 Carat Watermelon Cabochon Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
raspberry watermelon tourmaline cabochon. The textured yellow gold ring band leads into entwined ivy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18K Gold 9.31tgw Rubellite Tourmaline, Ruby & Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
raspberry hue complementing the rubellite tourmaline perfectly. At the top centre of each dress clip, sits a
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Huge 20 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring Vintage 14 Karat Gold Marquise Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
tourmaline is in good condition with a few tiny chips visible under a 10x loupe. The raspberry pink
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.19 Carat Cushion Cut Rubellite & Diamond Cocktail Ring In 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 7.19 carat oval cut vibrant raspberry rubellite tourmaline and measures 11.68 X 13.80mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.00 Carat Total Pear Shape Rubelite and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These dynamic dynasty style earrings feature a sweeping design that showcases 4 vibrant raspberry
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.02 Carat Total Oval Rubelite & Diamond Earrings In 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
The latticework is impeccable with these oval raspberry rubellite tourmalines. The gem source is
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stephen Webster Rubellite and Diamond Dramatic Hanging Earrings, London, c. 2022
By Stephen Webster
Located in Aspen, CO
raspberry pink tourmalines (also called Rubellite). 3 inches long, these well made 18K white gold earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Unique Raspberry Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Unique Raspberry Tourmaline & Diamond Cocktail Ring in White Gold Presenting our exquisite ring, a
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

New African Inclusion Free 7.80 Ct Raspberry Tourmaline Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Just a beautiful ring! It is a size 7. It was mined in Africa. It is an authentic natural stone. It is a highly rated and Free of any Inclusions. The stone is a round cut stone a...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African IF 'Internally Flawless' Pink Raspberry Tourmaline Sterling Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These are stud earrings. The IF means it is Internally Flawless. The stones were mined in Africa and are just exquisite. They are an oval cut and are 1.10 Cts each. The main stone...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Silver

New African IF 2.80 Ct Raspberry Tourmaline & Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
I really love this ring! It is delicate, understated and so so beautiful. It is a size 6.75. It was mined in Africa. It is an authentic natural stone. It is a highly rated IF (In...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African 2.80ct Raspberry Tourmaline and Pink Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
Just a beautiful ring! It is a size 6.5. It was mined in Africa. It is a highly rated stone. The stone is a Oval cut stone and is 2.80 cts. It measures 9 x 7.2 mm. Sure to get n...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

New African "Inclusion Free" Raspberry Tourmaline YGold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! It is a size 6.75. It is a completely natural stone mined in Africa and is just exquisite. It has no inclusions. In other words a very high quality and pe...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

New Pink Raspberry Tourmaline 14K White Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a unique and gorgeous statement ring! The main stones are beautiful and it's just striking. They were mined in Africa. They are a beautiful pear cut and are each 13.4 Cts ...
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, White Gold

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Raspberry Tourmaline For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the raspberry tourmaline you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect raspberry tourmaline may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A raspberry tourmaline from Mary Gallagher, Avanti and Gubelin — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a raspberry tourmaline, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Raspberry Tourmaline?

The price for a raspberry tourmaline starts at $995 and tops out at $22,900 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,613.

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.