14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Leo Necklace #15585
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond clarity: VS2 Diamond color: G-H Size: 16 inches (necklace) 14 mm x 12.5 mm (pendant) Stamped: 14K Weight: 3.3 gr./ 2.1 dwt.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Two Tone Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS1 Size: 45 mm x 20 mm (pendant) 16 inches (necklace) Weight: 4.8 dwt. / 7.5 gr.
Diamond, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace #19177
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond clarity: SI2 Diamond color: I Stamped: 18K Size: 16 inches (necklace) 11 mm x 7 mm (pendant) Weight: 1.6 dwt. / 2.4 gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: H-I Diamond clarity: SI1 Size: 16 inches (necklace) 17 mm x 12 mm (pendant) Weight: 1.7 dwt. / 2.7 gr.
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: I-J Diamond clarity: SI1-I1 Size: 22 mm x 22 mm (pendant) 16 inches (necklace) Weight: 3.4 dwt. / 5.4 gr.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Cabochon Garnet Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 38.4 grams Necklace Length: 16 Inches Necklace Width: 12mm Pendant Dimensions: 1 (18mm x 17mm), 10 (16mm x 12.5mm) Garnet Dimensions: 1 (14mm x 12...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold 3 Diamond Pendant Necklace #18916
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond clarity: SI1-I1 Diamond color: I-J Stamped: 585 Size: 16 inches (necklace) 16 mm x 4 mm (pendant) Weight: 2.4 dwt. / 3.8 gr.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace GAI Certified
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Suspends from a classic cable necklace. Total diamond weight: .86 ct. Diamond color: G-H (white) Diamond clarity: SI Size: 16 inches (necklace) 11 mm (pendant) Wei...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 Size: 22 mm x 12 mm (pendant) 16 inches (necklace) Weight: 2.5dwt. / 3.8 gr.
Diamond, White Gold
14K White Gold Bezel-Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace #23486
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Stamped: 14KT ITALY Size: 16 inches (necklace) 6 mm (pendant) Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace #16505
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond clarity: SI1-VS1 Diamond color: G Size: 16 inches (necklace) 8.8 mm x 9.6 mm (pendant) Stamped: 14K Weight: 2.0 gr./ 1.2 dwt.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace #15575
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 Diamond color: I-J Size: 16 inches (necklace) 12 mm x 12 mm (pendant) Stamped: 14K Weight: 3.8 gr./ 2.5 dwt.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,350Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Greenish Blue Diamond(1.50ct) Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A rare and authentic vintage treasure, this 16-inch necklace is handcrafted in rich 18K yellow gold and features hand-linked diamond beads, each individually wrapped in fine 18K gold...
Blue Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #18836
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: I Diamond clarity: I1 Stamped: 14K Size: 16 inches (necklace) 26 mm x 15 mm (cross) Weight: 2.3 dwt. / 3.6 gr.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Drop Necklace #23804
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Stamped: 585 14K ITALY Size: 16 inches (necklace) 50.7 mm x 18.0 mm (pendant) Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin 18K White Gold & Diamond Circle of Life Pendant Necklace #18059
By Roberto Coin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: VS Size: 25 mm (pendant) - 1 in diameter 16 inches (necklace) Weight: 3.1 dwt./ 4.8 gr.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K/14K White Gold and Diamond Black Pearl Pendant Necklace #14139
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: H Diamond clarity: VS2 Size: 16 inches (necklace) 18 mm x 10 mm (pendant) Weight: 3.7 gr./ 2.3 dwt.
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 18K Gold Mother of Pearl Pendant Necklace #26252
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sleek and sophisticated, with the understated elegance that is unmistakably Tiffany. Size: 16 inches (necklace) 27.6 mm x 17.2 mm (pendant) Weight: 13.2 gr./ 8.4 dwt.
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Two Tone Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace #13784
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Suspends from a classic cable necklace. Total diamond weight: .70 ct. Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: SI1-SI2 Size: 21 mm x 16 mm (pendant) 16 inches (necklace) Weight: 4.2 ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
1.52ct Modern "Love" Diamonds Pendant 14kt & Chain Bead Set*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Allowing maximum dispersion of light for brilliance. 16 inch necklace / box chain Total 5.5 grams Pressure clasp and safety catch 14kt. white gold.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #24412
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Stamped: 14K RCI Size: 16 inches (necklace) 16.5 mm x 12.2 mm (pendant) Very good condition, professionally polished.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" White Diamond Bezel(0.27 Carat) Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet striking, this vintage 16-inch necklace features shimmering round white diamonds bezel set in warm 14K yellow gold and suspended gracefully along a classic gold ball cha...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace #23302
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: H-I Diamond clarity: I1-I2 Weight: 2.8 g./ 1.8 dwt. Stamped: 14K Size: 16 inches (necklace) 16.5 mm x 9.9 mm x 2.1 mm 21.6 mm (with bale) Very good condition, pro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Retro 21K Gold Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace Made in Italy Stamped 850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 16-inch necklace is set with a 3.5 mm Keshi pearl, while the pendant showcases a 7.5 mm center cabochon pearl and a high-luster baroque drop pearl measuring approximately 11.5 mm.
Cultured Pearl, Gold
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
"Gresha" 18 Karat Yellow Gold and South Sea Biwa Pearl Pendant
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this piece is created to look like an accorn with a 25mm south sea biwa pearl with diamond accent as dew drops weighing .25pts. on a Gresha signature bark branch attached to 3mm pear...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Three Stone Diamond Pendant Necklace #23891
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 Weight: 2.3 g./1.5 dwt. Stamped: 14K Size: 16 inches (necklace) 20.5 mm x 3.8 mm (pendant) Very good condition, professionally polish...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
With a total diamond weight of approximately 76 carats, this 16-inch necklace sparkles brilliantly, showcasing the beauty of each unique diamond.
Diamond, Silver
18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace #13701
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Suspends from a classic 18K white gold necklace. Total diamond weight: .17 ct. Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS1-2 Size: 16 inches (necklace) 24 mm x 13 mm (pendant) Weigh...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
27.00 Carat Natural Australian Opal 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
27.00Ct Natural Australian Opal 14K Solid Yellow Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14K Total Natural Oval Cut Opals Weight is Approx. 24.50 Carats Total Natural Diamo...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace #23940
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: G Diamond clarity: SI1 Weight: 2.7 g./ 1.7 dwt. Stamped: 14K Size: 16 inches (necklace) 34.6 mm x 16.2 mm x 5.5 mm (pendant) Very good condition, professionally p...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K WG Blue and White Sapphire Pendant Necklace #15573
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Total white sapphire weight: .48 ct. Size: 16 inches (necklace) 15 mm x 12 mm (pendant) Stamped: 14K JAGI card is for pendant only.
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Three-Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace #25907
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Size: 15 mm x 2.9 mm (pendant) 16 inches (necklace) Weight: 2.5 gr./ 1.6 dwt.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Effy BH 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ladder Pendant Necklace #25054
By Effy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: H-I Diamond clarity: SI1 Size: 16 inches (necklace) 21.7 mm x 10.5 mm (pendant) Weight: 5.5 g. / 3.5 dwt.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gabriel & Co. 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cluster Pendant Necklace #20713
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: H-I Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 *Stone weights are approximated and calculated by formula. Size: 16 inches (necklace) 14 mm x 10 mm (pendant) Weight: 1.7 dwt./ 2.6 gr.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lita Atencio 14k Gold Coral Tourmaline Spiny Oyster Rondelle Disc 3 Row Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Clasp & Cone End Caps Weight: 94.77 Grams Gross Type: 3 Strands Necklace Length: 16 Inches Necklace Width: 19.1mm (0.75") (approx. at the clasp) Clasp...
Coral, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dev Valencia 18K White Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace #25733
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: I Diamond clarity: SI1 *Stone weights are approximated and calculated by formula. Size: 24 mm (pendant) 16 inches (necklace) Weight: 4.6 gr./ 2.9 dwt.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Pink Gold Floral 4 Leaf Clover Mabe Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
The pendant measures 3/8 inch across and hangs from a 16-inch necklace with a 1-inch extension, offering versatile wear.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace #22267
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Diamond color: H-I Diamond clarity: SI1-VS2 *Stone weights are approximated and calculated by formula. Size: 16 inches (necklace) 15 mm x 4 mm (pendant) Weight: 2.2 gr./ 1.4 dwt.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$440Sale Price / item|20% Off
22KT Gold Vermeil Crescent Citrine Solitaire Necklace by Chee Lee Designs
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
This 16-inch necklace is 22 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil with an Citrine Solitaire Stone.
Citrine, 22k Gold, Vermeil
Convertible 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Necklace-Bracelet Set
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
With a total length of 36 inches, the necklace can be worn in its full grandeur or separated into three individual sections: a 16-inch necklace, a 14-inch necklace, and a 6-inch brac...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Roman Pendant in 14k Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Details: Pendant Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Approx. Length: 0.75 Inches Pendant Approx. Width: 17.9mm Pendant Weighs: 3.6 grams Necklace Purity: 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Lengt...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21.26 Ct Natural Round Diamond Riviera Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
The diamonds form a graduated line around the full 16-inch necklace, increasing in size toward the center.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
42.20ct Natural Blue Sapphire & 8.10ct Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Pear-shaped sapphires and pear-shaped diamonds repeat around the approximately 16-inch necklace, with larger sapphires concentrated toward the center front to create a naturally grad...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Bow Necklace with Split Pearls in 15K Yellow Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Other Important Details: The necklace fits like a 16 inch necklace. The whole center piece measures 50mm across, and 28mm up and down.
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 40.00 Carat Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 37.6 grams Necklace Length: 16 inches Necklace Width: 12mm - 2.5mm Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 40.00ct (5.50ct largest) Diamond Details: Approx.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$440Sale Price / item|20% Off
22 Karat Gold Vermeil Crescent Iolite Solitaire Necklace by Chee Lee Designs
By Chee Lee New York
Located in New York, NY
22KT Gold Vermeil Crescent Iolite Solitaire Necklace by Chee Lee Designs This 16-inch necklace is 22 Karat Yellow Gold Vermeil with an Iolite Solitaire Stone.
Iolite, 22k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1 CTW Diamond Ballerina Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Details Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Chain Style: Rope Chain Necklace Length: 16 inches Necklace Width: 1.4mm Closure: Lobster Clasp Pendant Width: Approx. 0.50 inches Pendant Length: Appr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman pendant necklace 16 inches
Located in Jupiter, FL
Pretty Yurman necklace in silver with 16 inches chain. WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, located in the heart of Jupiter, Florida, is a custom jewelry store and st...
$31,600Sale Price|20% Off
Lucente Duet Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold, 15.51 Carats, Italian-Made
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18K white gold, this 16-inch necklace sparkles with 15.51 carats total weight.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Beauvince Heart Diamond Necklace, Earring and Ring Suite in White Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Shapes: Heart Shape, Marquise, Pear & Round Total Diamonds Weight: 21.95 ct (Necklace), 5.61 ct (Earrings) & 1.79 ct (Ring) Center Solitaires: Heart Shapes 1.08 ct (...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 4.90ctw Round Brilliant Diamond 4-Prong Tennis Necklace 16"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A 16-inch length places the necklace right at the collarbone on most wearers, which is the sweet spot for this silhouette: long enough to read as a full necklace on its own, short en...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$735Sale Price|25% Off
14K White Gold Diamond Key Pendant Necklace, 0.25ct, 16-Inch Chain
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely crafted in 14K white gold and detailed with vintage-inspired milgrain trim, this chic pendant is fully adorned with brilliant round-cut diamonds, totaling 0.25 carats, of...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.60 Carat Round Diamond 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
18k white gold 16 Inch necklace set diamond by the yard with six round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cross Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Details Purity: 18K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 16 inches Necklace Width: 0.6 mm Cable Style: Chain Closure: Spring Ring Clasp Pendant Length: Approx. 0.7 inches Total Weight: 2.8 ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise & 5.20 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in solid 18K white gold and weighing an impressive 127 grams, this 16-inch necklace offers luxurious presence and impeccable craftsmanship.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aria Jewelry Design 16-Inch Sunstone Rondel Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This 16‑inch Sunstone rondel necklace glows with natural warmth, featuring smooth, rounded 7 mm flat rondels that shimmer with every movement.
Other, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
185.00 Carat Tourmaline Purple Pink Green Blue White Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant color with our 185.00ct multi color Tourmaline 16 inch necklace. Adorned with Purple, Pink, Green and blue multi shaped tourmalines.
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
10 Carat Round Diamond 16 Inches Tennis Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 10 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Necklace Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 16-inch tennis necklace, crafted to showcase the timeless elegance of round diamo...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
0.60ct Diamond bezel pendant necklace 14KT 16" inches
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning 0.60ct diamond pendant necklace made in 14KT white gold on a 16 inches chain.
Diamond
Wispy Pavé Diamond Botanical Motif Bib Necklace in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Type: Necklace Design: Foliage motif Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamond Diamond S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.