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GIA Sri Lanka Yellow Orange Sapphire and White Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIA 19.62 ct. Sri Lankan yellowish orange sapphire heart shape with blue sapphires, pink sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Yellow Zircon and Diamond Handmade 3 Stone Ring
By Christopher Bilton
Located in 徳島市, JP
Handmade platinum ring set with a Sri Lankan yellow zircon with 2 diamonds either side. Unique
Category

2010s Japanese Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

Gia Certified 1.18ct Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Untreated Pear Teardrop Cut Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
untreated Sri Lankan yellow sapphire with GIA certification.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

Certified Natural 16.39 Carat Cushion Cut Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
. Central Ceylon (Sri Lanka) yellow sapphire, cushion cut, weighing 16.39ct, certified, natural untreated
Category

Vintage 1960s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.11 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
necklace, it features a 2.11 carat round-cut Sri Lankan yellow sapphire in the centre surrounded by a halo
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire

14 Karat Yellow Gold Asscher Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring Center 1.15 Carat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This ring features an Asscher shaped 1.15-Carat natural unheated Sri-Lankan Yellow Sapphire four (4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1970's Yellow Ceylon 7.80 Carats Sapphire Diamond Onyx 18k Heart Cocktail ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1980's wide GIA certified Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphire & Diamond ring is the perfect
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold

0.97ct Pear Pastel Yellow Sapphire from Sri Lanka Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Treatment: None Origin: Sri Lanka Notes: Internal SKU: S1108 Please quote SKU if you have any questions
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

1.19ct Oval Pastel Yellow Sapphire from Sri Lanka Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Treatment: None Origin: Sri Lanka Notes: Internal SKU: S1120 Please quote SKU if you have any questions
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

1.17ct Oval Pastel Yellow Sapphire from Sri Lanka Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Treatment: None Origin: Sri Lanka Notes: Internal SKU: S1115 Please quote SKU if you have any questions
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

1.25 ct Octagonal Yellow Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lankan Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. Colour: Yellow Treatment: No Indications of Heating Origin: Sri Lanka Internal SKU: GIAS0321 Please
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

1.73 ct Yellow Sapphire Octagonal GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
visible under 10x magnification. Colour: Yellow Treatment: No Indications of Heating Origin: Sri Lanka
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

1.74 ct Yellow Sapphire Octagonal GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Sri Lanka (Sometimes called 'Ceylon' in the gem trade) Internal SKU: GIAS0060-1 Please quote SKU
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

1.73 Carat Yellow Sapphire Octagonal GIA Certified Unheated, Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
visible under 10x magnification. Colour: Yellow Treatment: No Indications of Heating Origin: Sri Lanka
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire

0.72 carats Yellow Sapphire Stone Pear Cut Natural Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Pear Cut Faceted This stunning 0.72 carat natural Yellow Sapphire from Sri Lanka showcases a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

0.92 ct Round Pastel Yellow Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lankan Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sapphire Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Treatment: No Indications of Heating Item Description: One loose
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

1.64 ct Round Pastel Yellow Sapphire GIA Certified Sri Lankan Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
: Very Light Yellow Treatment: No Indications of Heating Origin: Sri Lanka Internal SKU: GIAS0317
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

2.29 Carats Yellow Chrysoberyl Oval Shape Natural Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.29 carats Dimensions 9.19x7.12x5.03 mm Treatment none Origin Sri Lanka Clarity eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrysoberyl

2.18 Carats Yellow Chrysoberyl Oval Shape Natural Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.18 carats Dimensions 9.1x7.1x4.9 mm Treatment none Origin Sri Lanka Clarity eye clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrysoberyl

4.99 carats Yellow Sapphire Stone Oval Cut Natural Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.99 carats Dimensions 11.33x9.09x6.00 mm Treatment none Origin Sri Lanka Clarity VVS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

Natural rare color Greenish Yellow Zircon Sri Lanka 10.74 carats! Certificate!!!
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Daugavpils, LV
Natural rare color Greenish Yellow Zircon Sri Lanka 10.74 carats! Certificate!!!! Laboratory
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Zircon

0.9ct Oval Yellowish Green to Greenish Yellow Alexandrite from Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Saturation: 4 Moderately Strong Species: Chrysoberyl Variety: Alexandrite Treatment: None Origin: Sri Lanka
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

0.65ct Oval Greenish Yellow changing to Purple Alexandrite from Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Species: Chrysoberyl Variety: Alexandrite Treatment: None Origin: Sri Lanka Notes: According to GIA
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

0.64ct Oval Yellowish Green to Greenish Yellow Alexandrite from Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Moderately Strong Species: Chrysoberyl Variety: Alexandrite Treatment: None Origin: Sri Lanka Notes
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

0.6ct Oval Yellowish Green to Greenish Yellow Alexandrite from Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Moderately Strong Species: Chrysoberyl Variety: Alexandrite Treatment: None Origin: Sri Lanka Notes
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

0.56ct Oval Greenish Yellow to Greyish Purple Alexandrite from Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Saturation: 3 Moderate Species: Chrysoberyl Variety: Alexandrite Treatment: None Origin: Sri Lanka Notes
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

1.56 carats Yellow Chrysoberyl Stone Round Cut Natural Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.56 carats Dimensions 7.6x7.6x4.2 mm Treatment none Origin Sri Lanka Clarity eye clean
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrysoberyl

1.71 Carats Yellow Chrysoberyl Stone Trilliant Cut Natural Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.71 carats Dimensions 8.02x8.10x4.40 mm Treatment none Origin Sri Lanka Clarity eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrysoberyl

1.60 Carats Yellow Chrysoberyl Stone Trilliant Cut Natural Sri Lankan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.60 carats Dimensions 7.6x7.5x4.9 mm Treatment none Origin Sri Lanka Clarity VVS Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Chrysoberyl

0.95ct Oval Yellowish Green to Yellow-Brown Alexandrite GIA Certified Sri Lanka
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chrysoberyl Variety: Natural Alexandrite Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Treatment: None Item Description: One
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

Antique 18K Yellow Gold GIA Sri Lanka Sapphires Old European Diamond Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
, brilliant cut sapphires: Species: Natural Corundum Variety: Natural Sapphire Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka
Category

Mid-20th Century Sri Lankan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA 3.61CT Sri Lanka Natural Blue Oval Sapphire in 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful blue oval-cut Sri Lankan sapphire, weighing 3.61 carats, rests in a tasteful 4-prong
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Yellow Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A 2.69-carat natural yellow heart-shaped sapphire from Sri Lanka centers this exquisite ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

13.83 Carat No Heat Sri Lanka Blue Star Sapphire Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
solitaire ring. The Sapphire originates from Sri Lanka and features a moderate star effect under direct
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Modernist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cat's Eye Cabochon Gypsy Ring – 22K Yellow Gold, Sri Lankan
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A striking blend of nature’s magic and bold design, this Sri Lankan cat’s-eye gemstone (6.82ct
Category

2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings

Materials

Cat’s Eye, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold GIA Certified Sri Lanka Sapphire & Diamond Dangling Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
yellow gold. Featuring two GIA-certified round brilliant fine vivid clear blue sapphires from Sri Lanka
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Certified 40 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Certified 40-carat natural unheated Ceylon (Sri Lankan) yellow sapphire, ruby and diamond cluster
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Black Enamel & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
. The Yellow Sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lankan) origin. The Enamel weight is 0.15 carats. The Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Diana M. 23.33ct No Heat Yellow Sapphire Sri Lanka With Trilliant 2.00cts Plat
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
23.33cts no heat from Sri Lanka with 2 trillion on side with halo around 2.60cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

New Sri Lanka 1.10 Ct Solitaire Amethyst Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
in a beautiful yellow gold plated setting. The ring is sizeable at your local jeweler. I do not
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

AJD 3.81 Ct. Natural Real Sri-Lankan Green Zircon & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This glittering elegant natural sparkling green 3.81 carat Zircon from Sri Lanka (9 mm x 9 mm) is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.68 Carat Cushion Shaped Blue Sri Lankan Halo Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This delicate 14k yellow gold ring features a 0.68 Carat Natural Sri - Lankan blue sapphire Cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.75 Carat 14K Yellow Gold Pink & Blue No Heat Sri-Lankan Sapphire Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This One-Of-A-Kind 14k yellow gold ring features two natural unheated Sri-Lankan sapphires. Both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

New Sri Lanka 4.12 Carat Yellow Citrine & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Ring
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous ring! The ring is a size 6.5. The stone is from Sri Lanka. A very high quality
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage 10.19 Carat Sri Lankan Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Sri Lankan origin, heated and sits in six double claw mount. The ring mount has been crafted in 18ct
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique 2.08ct Sri Lanka Heated Natural Sapphire Ring Platinum Size 9
Located in New York, NY
A true vintage treasure, this antique ring features a stunning 2.08ct cushion-cut Sri Lankan heated
Category

Early 2000s Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Unheated Sapphire Diamond Cushion Ring Natural Sri Lanka - Luxury Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Ceylon" (Sri Lanka) Blue Sapphire cushion-cut platinum ring. This exceptional piece features a vivid blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Alexand...

True North Pendant with Australian Opal, Sri Lankan Opalescent Zircon & Diamonds
By Angel Alchemy Jewelry
Located in Kula, HI
Lankan Opalescent Zircon, and Diamonds in solid 14k Yellow Gold. 39mm in length. Chain sold separately
Category

2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.00 Carat Pear Shaped Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning pear shaped Sri Lankan blue sapphire and diamond ring features an approximately 4.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

GIA Certified 10Ct Natural Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
ct Diamond Ring 18 Karat yellow gold , An estate piece GIA Report # 5222873665 Natural Corundum Sri
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA Certified Sri Lanka Sapphire Diamond Three Stone Ring 7.10 Carats Plat
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Sri Lanka cushion Sapphire weighing 6 Carats flanked with two Cadillac diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

C. DUNAIGRE Sri Lanka Oval Cut Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring 8.58 Carats 18KT Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
with 14 round brilliants, 1.72 carats crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Sri Lanka, Ceylon Dimensions
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Sapphire Diamond Ring GIA Unheated Sri Lanka Vintage VVS Huge 21.57 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
. Certified Rare NO HEAT Sapphire. Includes Prestigious Origin Report Sri Lanka. This Is An Impressive Huge
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1.22 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14k Gold Sri Lanka Sapphire
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 1.22 Carat Oval Cut Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Sapphire, accented by 8 Round-Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...

GIA Platinum Blue Sapphire Ring No Heat Sri Lanka 18K Diamond Vintage 11.27 CTS
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Sylvania, GA
From Sri Lanka. Rare Gem, As 99% Of Sapphires Are Heated To Improve Color and Clarity. Only The
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

2.07 Ct Cushion Yellow Sapphire
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Origin: Sri Lanka Notes: Internal SKU: S0002 Please quote SKU if you have any questions about this gem.
Category

2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Yellow Sapphire

2.07 Ct Cushion Yellow Sapphire
2.07 Ct Cushion Yellow Sapphire
W 0.32 in D 0.15 in L 0.27 in
GIA Certified 9.69 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Measurements: 14.27 x 9.92 x 8.17mm Color: Yellow Cut: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

GIA Certified 9.69 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Measurements: 14.27 x 9.92 x 8.17mm Color: Yellow Cut: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

GIA Certified 9.69 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Measurements: 14.27 x 9.92 x 8.17mm Color: Yellow Cut: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

GIA Certified 9.69 Carat Natural Unheated Ceylon Yellow Sapphire
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Geographic Origin: Sri Lanka Measurements: 14.27 x 9.92 x 8.17mm Color: Yellow Cut: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

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Sri Lanka Yellow For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact sri lanka yellow you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 24 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect sri lanka yellow among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing sri lanka yellow — no matter the origin — is easy, but Minka Jewels, D and A Style and Fine Jewels UK each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our sri lanka yellow for sale are for women, but there are 22 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Sri Lanka Yellow?

Prices for a sri lanka yellow can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $403 and can go as high as $285,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $13,819.

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.