Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Kt Yellow Gold and 5.6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an opulence of white diamonds, weighing approximately 5.6 carats , all finely mounted i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
An amazing Victorian period English book chain collar designed in sought after Etruscan design, 1880 circa Hand crafted in vibrant 15 KT solid gold, electronically tested Spectacular...
Gold, 15k Gold
Chaavae Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 2.92 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace
By Chaavae
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 18 karat yellow gold and platinum Diamond necklace designed by Tilson Gem Designs for their Chaavae collection. The necklace is designed with a total of 44 triangular sec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Versatile and multiple versions of use, it can be displayed as a brooch: pinned on a suit lapel, velvet collar or pocket, on hats, belts or evening gown, or as a pendant necklace mad...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Necklace with Baroque Pearls, Sapphires, Tsavorites and Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18 karat white gold collar necklace is designed with 22 semi Baroque Pearls , approximately 12mm. each.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
CHAUMET 1970 Paris Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt With 24.96 Cts Diamonds & Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the national eagle's head mark for the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche, Ste C. associated to Societe Chaumet,...
Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
CHAUMET 1970 Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt With 15.70 Cts In Diamonds & Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks; the national eagle's head mark for the assay and guaranty of the 18 kt gold, the maker's maitre cartouche, Ste C. associated to Societe Chaumet,...
Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
3.79 Ct White Brilliant-Cut Diamond Adjustable Open Collar Flower Necklace
Located in Valenza, IT
The 18 Kt rose gold asymmetrical collar features two flowers of different sizes and shapes on its ends.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Freshwater Cultured Pearl Sapphire Gold Pendant Necklace
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York City, NY
British Royal designer, Andrew Grima coated this group of abalone pearls in 18 kt. gold pods, dripping with five selected clear sapphires at the tip. Casual yet elegant. The piece i...
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Triangle Rock Crystal choker & One-Off Necklace in 14kt Gold Cocktail Statement
By Sheila Westera London
Located in Engelberg, CH
Sheila Westera has created her in 14 kt yellow gold filled, and made the pendant to move freely on a handmade stiff collar necklace.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Solid Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
The amount of jewellery worldwide which survives from earlier than the nineteenth century is relatively small, therefore early pieces of this particular era, are sought-after and rar...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Rare Georgian Natural Pearl and Red Garnet Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Divine 1780 ca Georgian Necklace During the day, Georgian women wore very little jewellery, perhaps only a simple black ribbon around their neck Evenings were different: rich in des...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold
Unavailable
H 1.7 in W 4.34 in L 15.56 in
Rare Curb Link 55.80 CT No Heat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Ageless Elegance Chic and stunning collar necklace, hand tailored during the 70's of solid 18 KT gold– Italian origin Appealing design so much used by Bvlgari too, this stunning nec...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Kt Gold Tiffany Collar
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Antonio, TX
18KT woven gold collar, signed TIFFANY & Co., Italy, 18kt.
CHAUMET 1970 Paris Collar Necklace In 18Kt With 26.40 Cts Diamonds & Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
Collar necklace designed by Chaumet. This is a fabulous and very sophisticate collar-necklace, created in Paris France back in the 1970 by the jewelry house of Chaumet.
Diamond, Malachite, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 18 Kt Panthere Sautoir Onyx Diamond Tsavorite Pendant On Co
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
8 kt. yellow gold Panthere Sautoir necklace by Cartier.
Sold
W 2.95 in Dm 15 in L 7.13 in
Guayasamin Modernist Geometric Sculptural Necklace 18Kt Gold & Green Tourmaline
By Oswaldo Guayasamin
Located in Miami, FL
This ultra-modern very rare necklace was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and finished with textured and hammered surfaces.
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Lapis Collar
Located in San Antonio, TX
18 kt. yellow and white gold collar centering a lapis ring secured with white gold cables. Signed CARTIER 18 K , #54109. WIth box.
Sold
H 1.85 in W 204 in L 28 in
Mid-Century 1960 Trio Convertible Necklace 18Kt Gold with 4.07 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional bold convertible collar, was carefully crafted in solid textured yellow gold of 18 karats with white gold accents for the diamonds settings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georg Jensen 1960 Denmark Henning Koppel Spatialism Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Yello
By Georg Jensen
Located in Miami, FL
In it he spoke of a neo "spatial" art in keeping the spirit of the post war age. Note: The 18 kt gold wire is our creation, completely removable and is available at extra cost. we c...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Multi-strand Dog 18 Kt Collar Necklace 1820 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find An extra – ordinary antique 1820 ca gold collar necklace, hand crafted during the time of solid 18 kt gold – tested Rare design, comprising exquisite flat shaped links of s...
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wheat Chain and 7 Round Diamond Bar Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the allure of refined luxury with this exquisite 18 karat yellow gold wheat chain choker necklace, adorned with seven round natural diamonds. This captivating creation ef...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Gold Mediterranean Coral, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A spectacular and breathtaking contemporary high-jewelry statement masterpiece, masterfully crafted in solid 18-karat white gold. This magnificent rivière-style collar necklace repr...
Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Step Pyramid Hammered 18 Kt. Yellow Gold Collar
By David Webb
Located in Rome, IT
Necklace made of 18 kt. gold signed David Webb. This rigid necklace belongs to the Ancient World collection, the model is Step Pyramid Hammered Gold Collar. The necklace is entirely ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LALOUNIS Gold Collar and Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York City, NY
This polished 18 kt. gold double string collar and matching bracelet carries a mystic Greek symbol with its central slip knot design. Strength, wisdom, courage, and love are conveyed...
18k Gold
1970’s Tiffany Italy Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torino, IT
A 1970’s 18 kt Yellow Gold Necklace reminding the glamour of the 1920s with a silky effect.
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 3.08 in W 0.48 in D 0.52 in Dm 0.48 in L 3.08 in
Cartier Onyx Diamond Emerald Gold Panthere Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. yellow gold Panthere Sautoir necklace by Cartier.
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Chain Lariat Toggle Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in St.amford, CT
This is a stunning Tiffany & Co. Designer 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Snake Chain Necklace, hallmarked "Tiffany & Co 18 KT".
18k Gold
Gold Georgian Braided Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
A twisted and braided 15 Kt rope chain from the Georgian period in a super wearable length and at good value. With the price of gold so high, one would expect the price to be $4000.....
15k Gold
"Moor" Vintage Pendant Set with Turquoises, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage pendant showing the head of a Moors made of ebony, with a turban and a collar made of 18 Kt gold (hallmark: owl) set with turquoises' cabochon. Circa 1960, with the Nardi sp...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sapphire Diamond Choker 18k Gold Necklace & Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Link Choker Necklace / Convertible Bracelets 18K Yellow Gold – Signed – With Appraisal An exquisite and rare Van Cleef & Arpels choker necklace,...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Magnificent Italian Solid Diamond Collar Choker Necklace 15.00ct -Modernist
Located in Great Neck, NY
For day or night, this Italian diamond collar-choker is the ultimate statement in refined glamour. a Wonderful marina Bvlgari inspired solid gold collar necklace, created by master ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1880's Victorian pendant with bow and wreath design pendant set with 43 natural untreated pearls along with one old cut diamond and one natural sapphire. Natural patina. 18 ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Fendi Double sided Gold Gilt and Glass Necklace 1990s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Double sided Fendi Necklace, black Glass one side and Double FF on the other. New old stock. Purchased in the late 1980s early 90s stored away and never worn. Measures 18 in to 21 in...
Gilt Metal, Gold
Antique Victorian Bronze 18K Gold Heavy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Gold Length: 20.00 mm Width: 16.72mm tapering to 6.94mm Weight: 39.80 Grams One ladies hand made 18K yellow gold and bronze princess necklace. In ...
18k Gold, Bronze
$11,395
W 0.46 in L 16.93 in
French 18k solid gold Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir - dog clasp - Curb chain
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this 18 karat yellow gold Antique necklace. It consists of simpler yet fancy looking links thanks to their texture -that are arranged from small to wide to small again- a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace; part of our diverse gold Victorian jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impress...
Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored bl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
GIA Certified 86.27 Carats Total Radiant Yellow & White Diamond Collar Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A rare diamond necklace, showcasing one row of graduating radiant cut diamonds weighing 23.45 carats total certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color, set on 18K yellow gold. Acc...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Byzantine Graduated Chain Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 14k Yellow Gold Byzantine Graduated Chain Collar Necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the intricate craftsmanship of the Byzantine style. Featuring a series of ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 18K Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1980s by the atelier of Roger Mathon for Van Cleef & Arpels Paris, and retailed in New York, this necklace is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. An evolution in form f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique French Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This 32-inch-long antique French necklace features stylish handmade filigree elements. Dressed up or down, the look is Gallic Town and Country chic at its v...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 16.5 in
H. Stern Diamond Pavé Collar Style Necklace Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exuding opulence and sophistication, this pave diamond collar necklace from H. Stern is a dazzling masterpiece set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold. The base of the necklace is meticu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,810
W 0.63 in Dm 0.87 in L 23.63 in
Necklace and pendant with pearl, old mine and rose cut diamonds 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold necklace with pendant set with a pearl, old mine and rose-cut diamonds, totaling 3.00 ct – G/H - SI - 60 cm long Detailed description The necklace is 60 cm long and...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42.00cttw Diamond Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elegance encapsulated in gold and diamonds, this estate Van Cleef & Arpels 42.00cttw diamond necklace is a breathtaking testament to the craftsmanship and timeless beauty that define...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace Semi-Rigid in 18 Carat Gold and Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Necklace Semi-rigid articulated in 18 carat Yellow Gold set with 7.79 carats of Diamonds. Interlaced Ribbon set with Diamonds on the Front of the Necklace. The...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are th...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
$39,900
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
$42,240Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.75 in L 1.63 in
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Aquamarine Diamond Floral "Cousins" Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine and Diamond "Cousins" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Circa 1964, featured on page 38 of The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger. The b...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Remarkable Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet & Chiffon Grecian Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely remarkable vintage Oscar de la Renta gown! Beautiful black silk velvet skirt, with a pleated asymmetrical chiffon bodice. Slight mermaid train. Hidden hook-and-eyes at top...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white satin beaded evening dress. Tulle and acetate petticoat. Boned bustier. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. size 38 (FR) M
Vintage Judith Leiber Red & Gold Obi Silk Convertible Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A regal creation from the legendary Judith Leiber, this vintage evening bag is crafted from exquisite Japanese obi silk—an opulent textile traditionally used in ceremonial kimonos. ...
Alexander McQueen New Black Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
$545Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Vintage Exotic Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
vintage Lizard bag -collectors item- We offer more exclusive vintage items. view our frontstore Details: orange brown color Gold hardware Inside is made of soft suède leather with ...
$6,475
H 1.66 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.7 in
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady's Hunting Watch W/ Chain by Waltham Watch Co. 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique 14K Yellow Gold Lady’s Hunting Watch w/Fob by Waltham Watch Co. 1888 retains its original gold case, movement and dial work, an exquisite addition to a collecti...
14k Gold
Gold Ring With Hare Pinkish Agate Roman Cameo 1st-Century AD
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1st century Ring size: 7 ¾ Dimensions (cameo): 1,9 x 1,4 cm Weight: 5,27 gr This delightful pink agate cameo of Roman production dates back to the 1st century and is set in...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Fendi Sheer Silk Organza Hand Beaded Floral Embroidered Tote
By Fendi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fendi Sheer Silk Organza Hand Beaded Floral Embroidered Tote in very good condition. Sheer grey silk organza with multicolor embroidered and beaded flowers throughout. Gold hardware ...
1997 Balenciaga Sz 0 XS Black Dress Vintage Thimister Final Runway Collection
By Balenciaga, Josephus Thimister
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size 0 / XS Extra Small Measurements: 16 inches from underarm to underarm (strapless) 24 inch waist 40 inch hips 48 inches in length The gown did not zip up on the mo...
Victorian 18kt Bicolored Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet, 1870s, UK
Located in Firenze, IT
The hollow, hinged bangle with handcrafted floral design; weighing approximately: 22,37 gram; Wide 1,1cm Size: 6,1cm.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.