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Spectra Fine Jewelry Sugarloaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in unparalleled elegance with this exquisite necklace, featuring 18 graduated Sugarloaf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Certified 38.53 Carat Sugarloaf Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A unique sugarloaf shape natural sapphire weighing 38.53 carats and set in a halo, encrusted with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

29.70 Carat Natural Loose Sugarloaf Amethyst Cabochons For Jewellery
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Sugarloaf Amethyst Cabochon Weight: 29.70 Carats Sizes: 8.50, 11.95 And 9.05 Carat Colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst Cocktail Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf cut natural amethyst (12x12 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Aquamarine Fashion Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat rose gold with sugarloaf cut natural aquamarine. When for most of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Beryl, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Pink Quartz Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a sugarloaf cut natural light pink quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Ring with Sugarloaf Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat rose gold with sugarloaf cut natural green emerald (9,25 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

White Gold Fashion Ring with Sugarloaf Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This fashion ring is made of 18 karat white gold and sugarloaf natural pink tourmaline (14,7 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Ring with Sugarloaf Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat white gold and sugarloaf cut natural topaz. When for most of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Topaz, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

27.19 Carats Zambian Emerald Sugarloaf Cabochon For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
27.19 Carats Zambian Emerald Sugarloaf Cabochon For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone: Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Zambian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Sugarloaf Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf cut chalcedony. When for most of the gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...

Gem Quality Amethyst Sugarloaf Cabochon Layout Loose Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Weight: 586.90 Carats Size: 21x15x12 To 15x11x11 MM Pieces: 26 Drilled: No
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Pink Quartz Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary engagement ring is made of 18 karat light pink gold with sugarloaf cut natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Amethyst Fashion Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fashion Engagement Ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf cut natural amethyst
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Ring with Sugarloaf Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf natural tourmaline (7,76 carats, 10,5 mm/ 0,6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Green Tourmaline Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary engagement ring is made of 18 karat rose gold with sugarloaf cut natural green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Sugarloaf Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf cut quartz. When for most of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Sugarloaf Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Mid Century Modern Sugarloaf Turquoise and Diamond Platinum Ring. Centering a
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Sugarloaf Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf cut quartz. This ring can be personally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Sugarloaf Pink Tourmaline Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf natural tourmaline (7,76 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Sugarloaf Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This cocktail ring is made of 18 karat white gold with sugarloaf cut natural green tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Sugarloaf Purple Amethyst Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Engagement ring is made of 18 karat white gold and sugarloaf cut natural amethyst (12x12 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, Amethyst, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Green Tourmaline Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a sugarloaf-cut natural green tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Sugarloaf Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf cut natural topaz. When for most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Cocktail Sugarloaf Aquamarine Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf cut aquamarine. When for most of the gem
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Sugarloaf Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf natural pink tourmaline (14,7 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Sugarloaf Baby Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary engagement ring is made of 18 karat rose gold with sugarloaf cut natural baby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Sugarloaf Light Pink Quartz Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Engagement ring is made of 18 karat white gold with sugarloaf cut natural light pink quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Quartz, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Sugarloaf Pink Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Fashion ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf natural pink tourmaline (19,29
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Baby Pink Tourmaline Engagement Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold with sugarloaf cut natural baby pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Sugarloaf Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary engagement ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and sugarloaf cut natural topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Topaz, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Fashion Ring with Sugarloaf Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf cut chalcedony. When for most of the gem it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Cocktail Ring with Sugarloaf Aquamarine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold and sugarloaf cut aquamarine. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Engagement Ring with Sugarloaf Chalcedony
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat white gold and sugarloaf cut chalcedony. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Chalcedony, Topaz, Quartz, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...

Eighteen Karat White Gold Fashion Engagement Ring with Sugarloaf Aquamarine
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This fashion engagement ring is made of 18 karat white gold and sugarloaf cut aquamarine. When for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Quartz, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gol...

14K Sugarloaf Moonstone Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This luminous sugarloaf moonstone was once a lonely stickpin I reimagined as a ring with a wide
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

18.52 Carats Burmese No-Heat Ruby Natural Sugarloaf For Top Fine Jewelry Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
18.52 Carats Burmese No-Heat Ruby Natural Sugarloaf For Top Fine Jewelry Gem Weight: 18.52 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring with Sugarloaf Grass Green Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This engagement ring is made of 18 karat rose gold with sugarloaf cut natural green emerald (9,25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Chalcedony Sugarloaf Diamond Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Magnificent Classic Dress Ring, centering a large 39.02 carat Sugarloaf cabochon-cut Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

19.26 Carat Natural Burmese Sugarloaf Sapphire Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These rare Burmese Sugarloaf Sapphire Earrings are part of a three piece set. The 19.25cts of fancy
Category

2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Amet...

Goshwara Sugarloaf Diamond Pendant
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold on a 18'' Chain, from 'Sugarloaf' Collection. The ‘Sugarloaf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.38 Carat Sugarloaf Blue Topaz Lapis and Diamond Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco style Cocktail Ring, centering a securely nestled Sugarloaf Blue Topaz weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Tanzanite Sugarloaf & Diamond Ring
By SONYA K.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The centerpiece of the ring is a 5.62 ct Tanzanite sugarloaf with a rich violet-blue color that
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.21 Carat sugarloaf-cut Sapphire
Located in Bangkok, TH
sugarloaf shape. Sapphires, renowned for their captivating blue allure, are among the most prized gemstones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
securely nestled 12 Carat Sugarloaf Sapphire, surrounded by 0.72tcw Diamonds and 0.70tcw Sapphires. The
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald Sugarloaf Cabochon Cts 41.11
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This magnificent Emerald Sugarloaf Cabochon, weighing 41.11 carats, is a rare treasure mined from
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

30.32 Carat No-Heat Sugarloaf Sapphire piece
Located in Bangkok, TH
at all. The sapphire is cut to perfection in a sugarloaf shape. Sapphires, renowned for their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire

9.05 Carat Zambian Emerald Sugarloaf Shape Piece
Located in Bangkok, TH
sugarloaf-cut shape. The green emerald has only undergone minor oil treatment. Emeralds are one of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Cufflinks
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Bold and sophisticated, these exquisite cufflinks showcase a striking pair of sugarloaf cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

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

Sugarloaf Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
cabochon sugarloaf cut and sits in a raised clawed mount. Surrounding the centre stone there are 28
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Starburst Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is one impressive piece of jewelry! Crafted in 18K White Gold, the ring features a starburst
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Sapphire Geometric Cufflinks
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Retro 14K Yellow Gold Sugarloaf Sapphire Geometric Cufflinks. These incredible pair of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sugarloaf Cut Green Onyx Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Retro Deco sugarloaf cut onyx link bracelet. 5 cabochon sugarloaf green onyx set in 14k
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
platinum ring presents two domineering sugarloaf sapphires at the centre of the face. The term sugarloaf
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Spectra Fine Jewelry, Certified 19.22 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
stone as a cushion shape cabochon and the GRS report goes so far as to call it a sugarloaf cushion shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold & Chrysoprase Sugarloaf Cabochon Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chrysoprase sugarloaf cabochon in a beaded & twisted wire setting. Marked 14k to the shank. Simply a
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dome Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, 14k Gold

69.69 Carat Burmese Sugarloaf Sapphire Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rare and extraordinary Burmesese sugarloaf necklace is the star of a three piece set. These
Category

2010s Thai Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Amet...

Spectra Fine Jewelry GRS Certified 15.83 Carat Purple Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the epitome of regal elegance, behold the breathtaking 15.83-carat Sugarloaf Cabochon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
style. Rendered in 18ct white gold, the head of this unique piece showcases five sugarloaf sapphires
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

54.97 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Ruby Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of chandelier earrings showcasing two sugarloaf cabochon rubies suspended on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Sugarloaf Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact sugarloaf jewellery you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 227 vintage editions and 280 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect sugarloaf jewellery among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th 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 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic sugarloaf jewellery over the years, but those made by Goshwara, Bulgari and Mousson Atelier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A sugarloaf jewellery of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 251, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a sugarloaf cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our sugarloaf jewellery for sale are for women, but there are 172 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Sugarloaf Jewellery?

The price for a sugarloaf jewellery starts at $250 and tops out at $463,424 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,000.

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.