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Antique 20thC Solid Silver & Burgundy Leather Three Tier Jewellery Box c.1920
By Adie Brothers
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century British burgundy leather-bound jewellery box with decorative silver-gilt
Category

20th Century British Other Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Germany 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Wavy Box In Solid .935 Sterling Silver And Gilt
Located in Miami, FL
1925. This exceptional cigarette-snuff box was carefully crafted with a wavy rectangular shape in solid
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

1930s Art -Deco GS / SG Cigarette Tobacco case box solid 925 Silver 18K/151 gr
Located in SE
Art Deco period cigarette case in Sterling Silver with initials GS (or SG) in solid 18K Gold on the
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Superb Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Money Clip With Ostrich Motif
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
For the person who has everything why not buy them a solid gold money clip! Yes.. we don’t carry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rare Solid Silver Meiji Period Dragon Embossed Cigarette Case and Gold Gilding
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid silver
Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

Stunning Solid Sterling Silver 1927 Gold Gilt Inside Cigarette Case Ng & Co
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Solid Sterling
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers
By Breitling
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers Ref.K42362.1 Weight : 257.8 Gram 18 Kt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Antique boxed Dangle Earrings solid 18K Gold / 7.76 gr
Located in SE
A pair of old dangle Earrings from ca. 1930s- 1940s in solid 18K Gold , each measuring 43 mm x 13
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

14k Solid Gold Unisex Circle Link Bracelet with Box Closure
Located in Miami, FL
14k solid gold double cable chain link bracelet with box and clip closure. This bracelet is made up
Category

2010s Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch, Box & Papers
By Jules Jurgensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Gold Jules Jürgensen Copenhagen Pocket Watch Extra glass and spring in box as well
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

VERDURA Milan Blue & Green Enameled Cufflinks In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Box
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish and embellished with applications of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Solid Gold Minimalist Handmade Thin Box Link Chain Necklace 14 Karat
By Zelveti
Located in Patchogue, NY
Exclusively crafted from genuine gold, Zelveti jewelry embodies purity and longevity. Available in
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique German boxed Earrings 0.9ctw Diamonds solid 16K Gold Silver / 5.12gr
Located in SE
Solid Gold. Each earring is 17 mm long including the hooks. Cross-haired florets cast in Silver: Ø 13mm
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle Rigid Bracelet with Box Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage bangle, rigid bracelet made of 14 karat solid yellow gold. The bracelet features a hinge
Category

20th Century Dutch Modern Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1950 Pill box Pendant Charm In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1950. This rare round box has been crafted in two parts
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold 0.75mm Classic Box Chain Necklace. Unisex Chain -20 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite masterpiece crafted with precision and elegance - a Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold 0.75mm Classic Box Chain Necklace. Unisex Chain- 16 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite masterpiece crafted with precision and elegance - a Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold 0.75mm Classic Box Chain Necklace. Unisex Chain -22 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite masterpiece crafted with precision and elegance - a Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold 0.75mm Classic Box Chain Necklace. Unisex Chain -18 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite masterpiece crafted with precision and elegance - a Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carelle Solid 18k Yellow Gold 0.27ctw Diamond Brushed Finish Band Ring w/ Box
By Carelle
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - 0.02ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.15 Grams Ring Size: 9.5 ( fitted on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold Classic Box Chain Necklace Unisex Chain- Size 22 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite masterpiece crafted with precision and elegance - a Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold Classic Box Chain Necklace Unisex Chain- Size 18 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite masterpiece crafted with precision and elegance - a Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold Classic Box Chain Necklace Unisex Chain- Size 20 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite masterpiece crafted with precision and elegance - a Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold Classic Box Chain Necklace Unisex Chain- Size 16 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite masterpiece crafted with precision and elegance - a Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Paris Bracelet With Three Charms in Solid 18Kt White Gold With Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier. The bracelet has been crafted in solid white gold of
Category

Early 2000s French Modernist Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Solid Gold 4.64ctw AGL No Heat Oval Sapphire Diamond Ring w/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Total Carat Weight: 4.64 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Top Weight: 11.03
Category

20th Century Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic ladies Art Deco Watch is done in solid gold. Produced by the legendary
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Jules Jurgensen 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold circa 1960s with Original Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
. solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960''s DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

14K Solid Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Box Chain European Madusa Head 585 Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Take a look, at this stunning solid gold medusa necklace. This piece is truly unique, and one of a
Category

2010s Italian Gothic Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold / Reference 568 CIRCA / YEAR: 1947-48 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22mm MOVEMENT
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

LeCoultre 14Kt. Solid Gold Mystery Watch with Original Box and Papers 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Vintage Italian Diamond Solid 18k Yellow Gold Tiara Compact Box
Located in Miami, FL
A luxurious way of carrying your make-up!  This vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Cigarette Holder Case 14k Solid Gold Box Oval Sapphire Cabochon Clasp
Located in Little Neck, NY
Beautiful antique Art Deco Engine Turned solid 14k yellow gold cigarette case holder box. The case
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Kt SOLID Gold Slim Vint Cigarette Case Holder Box Black Onyx Open Button
Located in Little Neck, NY
textured exterior. This solid gold flat box has an opening push button clasp fashioned out of a black onyx
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold

Cartier Collectible Diamond Solid Yellow Gold Cosmetic Case
By Cartier
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Designer: Cartier Type: Fine Jewelry Condition: Good Overall - Some Small Marks on Exterior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Powder Compact, Makeup Case, Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Nice Powder Compact Solid 14k Gold , If you want to attach your chain to it to make into a necklace
Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Double Circle and Stripe Motif Solid Gold Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Bellevue, WA
This classy authentic vintage Cartier designer cigarette case is crafted of solid 14k gold and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Hallmarked 18k Solid Gold 3.0ct VS Diamond Floral Filigree Clutch Purse
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
French hallmarked 18k solid gold 3.0ct VS diamond floral filigree clutch purse. This magnificent
Category

1990s French Contemporary Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Solid White Gold Venice Box Chain Necklace
By Golnaz
Located in London, GB
This Venice box chain necklace is made of 18Karat solid white gold. Ideal to wear with pendants
Category

2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Venice Box Chain Necklace
By Golnaz
Located in London, GB
18 Karat solid yellow gold box chain. Ideal to wear with pendants, layered with other chains or
Category

2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1.90 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl Pendant Brooch Aigrette Platinum Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
a detachable brooch which is made of solid 18 KT gold, underneath the jewellery box is kept its
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Solid White Gold Venice Box Chain Necklace
By Golnaz
Located in London, GB
This venice box chain necklace is made of 18Karat solid white gold. Ideal to wear with pendants
Category

2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Venice Box Chain Necklace
By Golnaz
Located in London, GB
This chain necklace is made of 18 Karat solid yellow gold. Ideal to wear with pendants, layered
Category

2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Solid White Gold Venice Box Chain Necklace 45cm
By Golnaz
Located in London, GB
This box chain necklace is made of 18Karat solid white gold. Ideal to wear with pendants, layered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Antique Solid Gold 1925 Gunther Match Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Antique Gunther Match Box by Tiffany & Co. Great Condition. Possibly once
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

European 1930 Baroque Revival Blue Enameled Pill Box In Solid 18Kt yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
. This box has been crafted in the baroque revival style, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. The surface
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Revival Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Antique Charles Lewis Tiffany & Co Makers 1911 Solid Yellow Gold Bottle Flask
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Solid Yellow Gold Antique Bottle Flask by Charles Lewis Tiffany & Co Makers. An exquisite
Category

Vintage 1910s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Abraham Portal Sugar Bowl Dish Spoon Set Solid Yellow Gold circa 1779
Located in Holland, PA
18k Solid Yellow Gold Set of Antique Sugar Bowl, Dish and Spoon by Abraham Portal circa 1779
Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Long Box Chain, 14K Solid Gold, Lobster Clasp, Medium Box Chain
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold long medium box chain. This solid gold chain features square box
Category

Vintage 1960s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Solid 18K Gold Dancer Reference 80563K81 With Box & Papers
By Piaget
Located in Media, PA
This exquisite Piaget Dancer wristwatch is crafted from solid 18K gold and comes with its original
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Music Box Charm / Pendant 7.9g
Located in Manchester, NH
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Music Box Charm / Pendant 7.9g Excellent condition. This solid 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Cartier Paris 1970 Flat Curb Links Necklace In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
crafted with flat curb links in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted with a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Model 18238 Solid 18 Carat Gold Watch with Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Hamilton, AU
18ct Solid Gold Bracelet and Case Sapphire Crystal Glass with Cyclops Window Original Box, Papers and
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Cellini Ref. 4112 New Old Stock Condition in Box
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1999 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 19
Category

1990s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier 18Kt. Solid Gold New Old Stock in the Box Ronde Style
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 2010 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category

2010s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Ladies Cartier Santos 18K 750 Solid Gold Watch W Papers and Box 1569 One Owner
By Cartier
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
absolutely no repairs. Featuring solid 18K gold construction and a high-quality Swiss movement, this iconic
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 14Kt. Solid Gold Ladies Diamond Dress Watch with Box and Papers from 1982
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ref. 8295 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage 14K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 14K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter Complete In Box 1970s
By Cartier
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage 18K Solid Gold Sleeved Cartier Les Must lighter This absolute masterpiece of a lighter is
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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Solid Gold Jewellery Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact solid gold jewellery box you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. You can easily find a 30 antique edition and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect solid gold jewellery box may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic solid gold jewellery box over the years, but those made by Golnaz, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a solid gold jewellery box featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our solid gold jewellery box for sale are for women, but there are 28 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Solid Gold Jewellery Box?

On average, a solid gold jewellery box at 1stDibs sells for $1,778, while they’re typically $359 on the low end and $27,000 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.