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14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A classic cuban link chain made in 14 karat yellow gold. Weighs 55.43 grams. 7.5 inches in length.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Cuban Link Chain
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14KT yellow gold diamond Cuban link chain with 13.50 ct total weight of pave diamonds This product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

76 Grams Rose Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This simple yet chic design necklace that features a Cuban link chain made in 14k rose gold. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Chunky Rope Cuban Link Chain Necklace 14.1g 21 Inches
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Chunky Rope Cuban Link Chain Necklace 14.1g 21 Inches 18ct Yellow Gold Chunky Rope
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Yellow Gold

Damiani Diamond Cuban Link Chain Bracelet 18K White Gold 12.16Cttw 7.5 Inches
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
Flaunt this stylish chunky Cuban link chain bracelet, crafted in 18K white gold. Featuring, pave
Category

2010s Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Cut Diamond Cuban Link Chain Bracelet 14K White Gold 7 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Adorn a beautiful blend of style and simplicity with this Cuban link chain bracelet. Featuring
Category

2010s Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chunky style curb Cuban link chain necklace 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 18ct yellow gold chunky curb cuban link chain necklace with a length of 18 inches is
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cuban Link Chain Necklace in 10k Rose Gold, 297.1 grams, 21 inches
Located in Miami, FL
Cuban Link Chain Necklace in 10k Rose Gold, 297.1 grams, 21 inches 0.5 inches wide Can be polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow gold chunky bar Cuban link chain bracelet
Located in London, GB
Link.weight 4.8g hallmarked. 7 inches length. Perfect for a gift Chunky cube cuban link chain bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Miami Cuban Link Chain Unisex 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This classic Miami Cuban link chain is handcrafted in highly gleaming 14K white gold. The chain is
Category

2010s Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

30 Carat Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
in 363.00 Grams 14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain Bracelet with Box Closure Details: Item Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rachel Koen Diamond Cuban Link Chain Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 7.65Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the classic Cuban link chain bracelet look with this perfect everyday wear stackable
Category

2010s Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Curb Cuban Link Chain Mens ID Polished Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
bracelet is a must have accessory. Features a curb cuban link chain with a curved id tag at the center
Category

2010s American Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rachel Koen Diamond Cuban Link Chain Bracelet 18K White Gold 7.74Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the classic Cuban link chain bracelet look with this perfect everyday wear stackable
Category

2010s Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Miami Cuban Link Chain Necklace Solid 14K Yellow Gold 8mm 22 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This classic Miami Cuban link chain is handcrafted in highly gleaming 14K yellow gold. Solid gold
Category

2010s American Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Yellow Gold

Solid Miami Cuban Link Chain Necklace 14K Yellow Gold 24 Inches 9.5mm
Located in New York, NY
This Miami Cuban link chain is handcrafted in highly gleaming 14K yellow gold. Solid gold. The
Category

2010s American Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Yellow Gold

0.43Cttw Baguette Cut Diamond Hamsa Cuban Link Chain Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
baguette cut diamonds encrusted in a hamsa charm in the center crafted in 14K white gold with cuban link
Category

2010s Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy Cuban Link Chain Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
SI:416.950g,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Silver

Personalised Name Tag Cuban Link Chain Mens Id Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
inspirational messages. This bracelet features a curb cuban link chain with a curved id tag at the center
Category

2010s Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cuban Link Chain Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban Link Chain Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold 0.70 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity
Category

2010s American Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Heart Necklace and Choker with Diamonds on a Cuban Link Chain
Located in London, GB
Hollow Cuban Link Chain. Bring a touch of luxury to your jewelry collection with this exquisite piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Flat Miami Cuban Link Chain Bracelet with Box Closure
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. ___________________________________________________ - Chain Style: Flat Cuban Link Chain - Width: 11.15 MM - Length: 9 Inches (adjustable) - Weight: 37
Category

2010s European Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Bar Bracelet with Cuban Link Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K gold, this bracelet features a sleek bar centerpiece connected by a bold Cuban link chain
Category

2010s American Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1970s Bvlgari Cuban Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1970s 36 inches long
Category

1970s Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

18k Gold

Miami Cuban Link Chain in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
-18k Yellow Gold -Length: 22” -Weight: 270gr -Width: 0.5”
Category

2010s Used Cuban Link Chains

13 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Solid Cuban Link Chain Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
10K Yellow Gold 13.7 ct Total Weight Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Solid Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Category

2010s Italian Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Miami Cuban Link Chain in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
-14k Yellow Gold -Length: 22” -Weight: 270gr -Width: 0.5”
Category

2010s Used Cuban Link Chains

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures 20-inches in length Weight: 8.88 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 16.20 Carat Diamonds Gold Choker 9mm Miami Cuban Link Chain
Located in Miami, FL
Modern 16.20 Carat Diamonds 9mm Wide Cuban Link Choker Chain. This handmade Miami Cuban link chain
Category

Early 2000s American Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Cuban Link Chain Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This 8 inch hollow wide Cuban bracelet design is made in 14 karat yellow gold. With matching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Two-Toned Bvlgari Cuban Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blackened steel. Signed by Bvlgari Circa 1970s 36 1/2 inches ong
Category

1970s Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

0.68Cttw Diamond MAMA Cuban Link Chain Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
with cuban links chain. Charm length: 1.1 inches. Width: 7.6mm. Bracelet length: 7 inches. Weight: 4.66
Category

2010s Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Men's 10.71 Carat Diamond Cuban Link Chain Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This cuban link bracelet is made in 14K white gold. It features 651 round cut, pave' set diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.90ct 14K Rich Green Emerald Cut Emerald Gold Cuban Link Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
four-prong claw setting, attached to a lovely, hollow Cuban link chain that measures 4.5mm in width and
Category

2010s Zambian Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.84ct 14K Rich Green Asscher Cut Emerald Curb/Cuban Link Chain Necklace Chocker
Located in Jupiter, FL
in a secure four-prong claw setting, attached to a lovely, hollow Cuban link chain that measures
Category

2010s Zambian Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.18ct Diamond Cuban Link Chain Bracelet
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt (18kt available) • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold •2.18ct Natural Round Diamond • Diamond Color-Clar...
Category

2010s European Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: I Clarity: I1 Weight: 230 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Men's Solid 14k Yellow Gold 22" Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 26.08 Grams Chain Type: 22" - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 10k Rosy Yellow Gold 23" Flat Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 20.32 Grams Chain Type: 23" - Flat Curb Cuban Link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

RUCHI Blue Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cuban-Link Chain Necklace
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire: 3.58ct total weight. Diamond: 0.48ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

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

Men's Italian Solid 14k Yellow Gold 26" Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Very Well Made Weight: 63.38 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men's 10k Yellow Gold 26.5" Polished Finish Wide Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
) - Curb Cuban Link - Large Lobster Claw Chain Width: 9.4mm (0.37") (approx.) Chain Thickness: 1.7mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Solid 14k Yellow Gold 24" Polished Finish Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
) - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster Claw Chain Width: 5.7mm (0.22") (approx.) Chain Thickness: 1.2mm (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 10k Yellow Gold Polished Finish 22" Wide Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
) - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster Claw Chain Width: 8.4mm (0.33") (approx.) Chain Thickness: 1.8mm (approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic 14k Yellow & White Gold 24" Diamond Cut Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Style Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 24 inches Chain Width: 7.1mm (approx.) Clasp: Lobster Claw Thickness
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cut Center Curb Cuban Link Chain 22" Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 7.91 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold 77.5g Hollow Thick 13mm Cuban Link Chain Necklace 20"
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition:  Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal:  10k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested) Weight:  77.5g Length:  20 Inches Width:  13mm Closure:  Box...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 65.7g Solid Heavy 5.8mm Cuban Link Chain Necklace 24"
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition:  Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal:  14k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested) Weight:  65.7g Length:  24 Inches Width:  5.8mm Closure: Box...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose & White Gold Cuban Link Chain with Pave Diamond Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose & white gold Diamonds: 311 round brilliant cut = 4.50cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: necklace measures 23-inches in length Weight: 510....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Unisex Chain, 19.75 gr 46.05cm Gold Chain, Chunky Gold Cuban Link Chain
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
14K Yellow Gold Chain Necklace- 585K Made of 14 ct. gold. With hallmark. Total Weight: 19.75 gr
Category

20th Century Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

14k Gold

Solid Men's 14k Yellow Gold 24" Long Diamond Cut Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.6 Grams Chain Type: 24" - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Rosy Yellow Gold 20" Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace w/ Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Cuban Link - Push Clasp w/ Safety Latch Link Thickness: 1.7mm (approx.) Link Width: 5.1mm (0.20
Category

20th Century Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

New Men's 14k Yellow Gold 8" Curb Cuban Link Chain Bracelet w/ Lobster Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 9.09 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: Will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 97g Solid Heavy 8mm Polished Cuban Link Chain Necklace 18"
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition:  Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal:  14k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested) Weight:  97.1g Length:  18 Inches Width:  8mm Closure:  Box ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 30.6g Semi Solid 7mm Polished Cuban Link Chain Necklace 22"
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition:  Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal:  14k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested) Weight:  30.6g Length:  22 Inches Width:  7mm Closure:  Box ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 97g Solid Heavy 8mm Polished Cuban Link Chain Necklace 18"
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition:  Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal:  14k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested) Weight:  97.1g Length:  18 Inches Width:  8mm Closure:  Box ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 29.5g Hollow 9mm CZ Clasp Cuban Link Chain Necklace 18"
Located in Guilford, CT
Condition:  Excellent Condition, Professionally Cleaned and Polished Metal:  14k Gold (Marked, and Professionally Tested) Weight:  29.5g Length:  18 Inches Width:  9mm Closure: CZ En...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.65 Carat Diamond Pave Cuban Link Chain Bracelet 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
A dazzling touch of Diamond over the 18k Yellow Gold base which adds up to the elegance of the ornament. An elegant Bracelet of adornment that would definitely grab attention! ✧✧Wel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

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

1.65 Carat Diamond Pave Cuban Link Chain Bracelet 14 Karat Two Tone Gold Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
A dazzling touch of Diamond over the 14k Yellow Gold base which adds up to the elegance of the ornament. An elegant Bracelet of adornment that would definitely grab attention! ✧✧Wel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

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

7.00ctw Round Brilliant Diamond 'G-H, VS2-SI1' 14kt Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain
Located in Houston, TX
solid 14kt yellow gold Cuban link necklace. The diamonds are G-H VS2-SI1 quality, and the necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Used Cuban Link Chains

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Used Cuban Link Chains For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of used cuban link chains. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 32 vintage versions or 157 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of used cuban link chains made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Yessayan, Five Star Jewelry and Alberto produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 123 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut used cuban link chains and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of used cuban link chains, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Used Cuban Link Chains?

Prices for used cuban link chains start at $685 and top out at $131,195 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $9,927.

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.