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Cartier Ten-Charm Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18k white gold ten charm bracelet, set with ruby, diamond, and enamel, signed Cartier. Circa
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1980s American Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Charm Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold With 8 Charms
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
from 18kt white gold, this exquisite bracelet features eight dazzling charms that are set with
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Bracelet 14K Gold Station Charms
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Bracelet 14K Gold Station Charms This beautiful estate bracelet is finely crafted
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Late 20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl and 14 Karat Gold Heart Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, cultured pearl and 14kt yellow gold heart charm bracelet, circa mid-20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A captivating charm featuring a gold crown design adorned with a multiple gemstones. The intricate
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Diamond Charm Bracelet, Five Charms, 18 Karat
By Chanel
Located in Honolulu, HI
yellow gold Chanel No. 5 diamond Charm with 12 round diamonds. 18K yellow gold Chanel “mason de Chanel
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 17k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite charm features a regal design, crafted in a rich gold tone. The piece is adorned
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Tennis Player Charm #20927
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Tennis Player Charm- Game, set match-in style! This whimsical tennis
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20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 5.5 Gram 22K Gold Nugget Charm with Diamond
Located in Venice, CA
This beautiful charm features a single 22k gold nugget hung from an elegant rabbit bail. A diamond
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1990s Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold

Cartier Pavé Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Charm
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Cartier Pavé Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Charm is a breathtaking expression of love
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Diamond Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold 5 charms bracelet with yellow sapphire, emerald, ruby and diamond with 1 heart, 1
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20th Century Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Sandal Flip-Flop Charm
Located in New York, NY
This charm features a playful flip-flop design in polished gold, accented with sparkling stones on
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Diamond Charm Bracelet 18K White Gold 3.45 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Charm Bracelet 18K White Gold 3.45 TDW This amazing multi- charm diamond bracelet
Category

20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Art Deco 4 Equestrian Charms White Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Art Deco 4 Equestrian charms and white gold bracelet. The 1930s Art Deco movement represents
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Open Design Pitcher Charm with Pearl #16161
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Open Design Pitcher Charm with Pearl #15171 This adorable pitcher charm
Category

20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat White Gold and Diamond High-Heeled Sandal Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat White Gold and Diamond High Heeled Sandal Charm Put your dancing shoes on! This
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20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10 Karat White Gold and Diamond High-Heeled Sandal Charm
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat White Gold and Diamond High-Heeled Sandal Charm- Time to put your dancing shoes
Category

20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Heavy 14k Gold & Multi-Gemstone Treasure Chest Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine figural treasure chest charm. In 14k gold. In the form of an antique treasure chest
Category

20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

.02 Carat Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Bicycle Themed Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
. One charm is set with round diamonds and emeralds. 14k yellow gold. 7.5 inches. 3 round diamonds, I
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Late 20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Gold & Multi-Gemstone Piano Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural piano gold charm for a charm bracelet. In 14k gold. Set with pearls as
Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Coral, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

9K 375 Yellow Gold & Smoky Quartz Vintage Lantern English Charm
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
illusion of beaming light from inside & finely detailed at the top This exquisite charm is crafted in 9K
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1960s English Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Quartz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Charm with Green Cabochon Stone #20010
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Charm with Green Cabochon Stone This stunning charm features a
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20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Marriage Home Theme 3D Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
, hour glass, sweeper and telephone. Charms and bracelet all 14k gold. 7.25 inches in length. 1 single
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990s Cartier Charm Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with 10 iconic Cartier charms featuring Round Brilliant cut
Category

1990s Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Gemset And Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Gemset And Diamond Charm Bracelet. The gold link bracelet
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Etruscan Revival Style 18k Gold & Turquoise Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold Etruscan Revival pendant charm. In 18k yellow gold. In the form of a hollow
Category

20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Charms bracelet in 18k yellow gold, ship, lantern, flower, dancer
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Charms bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold and precious stones. Rectangular flexible mesh
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1960s European Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Charm with Rubies and Pearls #19229
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Charm with Rubies & Pearls This adorable poodle charm was meticulously
Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golf Club with Diamond Golf Ball 14 Karat Gold Charm Pendant
Located in Addison, TX
The perfect charm for the golfer in your life. There is a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond weighing 0.12
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century 18K Gold & Ruby Set Figural Purse Charm or Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage figural purse charm or pendant. In 18k gold. Bezel-set with 8 round cut rubies
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Roberto Legnazzi 18KT Yellow Gold, Travel Charm Bracelet with Enamel & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and classic charm bracelet. Designed with an 18 karat yellow gold and diamond link chain
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1990s Italian Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Gold and Enamel Charm Bracelet Yellow gold bracelet with 5 round enameled gold charms Length
Category

1980s Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Meplat Charm Bracelet 18k White Gold Diamond Khandy Elephant Star Heart
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Cartier 18k White Gold Meplat Charm Bracelet. This bracelet has a white gold 'meplat'/cable style
Category

20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

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

Retro Na Hoku / Edward Sultan 14k Gold & Emerald Pineapple Charm or Pendant
By NA HOKU
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine NaHoku gold and emerald pineapple pendant. With more than 2 dozen smooth uncut
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20th Century American Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

One of a Kind Retro Platinum Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind 14k gold bracelet with applied charms, set in gold and platinum, adorned with rubies
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Estate Chrysoprase and Enamel Irish Charm Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
detachable four-leaf clover charm. Set in 10-14K yellow gold. The bracelet measures 7.25" long.
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Chrysophrase, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 1930 Art Deco Twisted Links Bracelet with 14 Charms in Solid 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and attached with 14 elusive charms of different motifs. The
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Pitcher or Wine Ewer with a Pearl Lid Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage 14 karat gold charm for a charm bracelet. In the form of an intricate filigree pitcher
Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Santos de Cartier Link Bracelet with Two Diamond Charms
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
gold, having black and red enamel accents, marked Cartier on bracelet and both charms. Gross weight
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Late 20th Century French Artist Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Senator Dianne Feinstein's Turquoise Diamond Enamel Good Luck Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise beads on an elasticized bracelet. The bracelet has a 14 Karat Gold round medallion charm adorned
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Bracelet 2.00ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage 14k yellow gold and diamond bracelet. Stamped 14k and weighs 48.9 grams. The diamonds are
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Darling 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Letter Bracelet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
yellow gold links with white gold and diamond lettering. The perfect message enhanced with an abundance
Category

1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Yellow Gold Bracelet with an Articulated Double Sided Gem Heart Char
Located in Wheaton, IL
gold articulated double-sided heart charm with one side set with rubies and the other side set with
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Designer Asch Grossbardt Multi-Stone and Diamond Fish Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 18K yellow gold designer Asch Grossbardt multi-stone and diamond inlaid fish charm bracelet
Category

20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chopard Happy Diamonds "I Love You" Bracelet
By Chopard
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by Chopard, Switzerland. This Chopard "I Love You" charm bracelet is a playful
Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini 18KT WG 3.12Ct Diamond & .60 Ct Ruby Teddy Bear Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
diamond teddy bears with ruby eyes . Each teddy is joined by a bezel set round diamond. The 18 karat white
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Iconic Lunch at the Ritz Designer Signed Roulette Bracelet and Earrings
By Lunch at the Ritz
Located in Montreal, QC
Sparkling Crystal Bracelet, suspending numerous Roulette themed charms. Gold tone mounting. Bracelet
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Powder Box With Mirror
By Unbranded
Located in Miami, FL
sapphires and round-cut diamonds adorning the box. Crafted from gold, the box features intricate detailing
Category

1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Symbolic Round Disc Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Charm
Located in Geneva, CH
Symbolic Egyptian revival Round disc Yellow Gold 18k Pendant Charm. Total height: 0.79 inch (2.00
Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Gold Diamond Charm Alhambra Round Dial Ladies Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Quartz movement, designed with a cream lacquer dial within a 3-row diamond set bezel in a pink gold
Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Gold Bidet Charm
Located in New York, NY
Great charm! A figural bidet, in 18K yellow gold, encrusted with brilliant diamonds. 1/2" x 1/2
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1960s Unknown Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Bidet Charm
Diamond Gold Bidet Charm
W 0.5 in L 0.5 in
Ruby & Gold Heart Charm
Located in New York, NY
Most appealing figural heart charm./pendant. A figural heart, with a radiating fine line pattern
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold All Zodiac Functioning Arrow Round Medallion Charm Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.15 Grams Overall Width: 23.3mm (0.91") Overall Height: 31.1mm
Category

20th Century Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Sombrero Charm Pendant
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat yellow gold sombrero charm pendant. This lovely sombrero pendant offers nice detail with
Category

1980s Retro Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Sombrero Charm Pendant
Yellow Gold Sombrero Charm Pendant
H 0.23 in W 0.71 in L 0.71 in
Gold & Garnet Sweet 16 Charm
Located in New York, NY
Large "Sweet 16" charm. Wide embossed border, with a cut-out "16" in the center. Set with four
Category

1940s American Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Nail & Diamond Gold Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Intriguing charm/pendant: a figural nail. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER NEW YORK. Set
Category

1930s American Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Nail & Diamond Gold Charm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Intriguing charm/pendant: a figural nail. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER NEW YORK. Set
Category

1930s American Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Bulgari Yellow Gold Onyx Charm Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold charm pendant by Bvlgari with black onyx. Pendant is 28mm long with bale and is
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20th Century Italian Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Yellow Gold Coral Charm Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold charm pendant by Bvlgari with coral. Pendant is 28mm long with bale and is 13mm
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Yellow Gold Diamond Charm Pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold charm pendant by Bvlgari with approx. 0.20ctw G/VS diamonds. Pendant is 28mm
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Round Gold Charm

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Round Gold Charm For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage round gold charm for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 60 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage round gold charm from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage round gold charm has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Aaron Basha are consistently popular. A vintage round gold charm can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 27, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a vintage round gold charm, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Round Gold Charm?

Prices for a vintage round gold charm can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $280 and can go as high as $12,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $893.

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.