Vintage 16" Natural White & Brown Diamond(0.55ct) Necklace in 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
Suspended below the pendant is a natural brown diamond briolette, adding a subtle contrast of color and movement to the piece. Measuring 16 inches in length, this elegant necklace is...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$304Sale Price|20% Off
Fascinating Real Amazonite and Round Flat Glass Rondels 16" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This Double-Strand beautiful necklace is 16 inches long. The real Amazonites are approximately 20mm across and the blueish glass rondels are also approximately 20mm across.
Amazonite, Silver
Estate 18K Triple Drop Diamond Multicolored Pearl Pendant Necklace 16”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Pendant Metal: 18K white gold • Chain Metal: 14K white gold • Necklace Length: 16 inches • Pendant Length: 1.60 inches • Diamond Weight: Approximately 1.30 carats • ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Aquamarine Drop Necklace, 6 Stones, 5ct Diamonds, 16"
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The design is further enhanced by 435 round-cut natural diamonds totaling approximately 5.00 carats, creating a dazzling display of brilliance throughout the necklace. Measuring 16 ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$140Sale Price|50% Off
AJD Magnificent Sparkly Goldy Coated Quartz & Brown Goldstone 16" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
The tiny sparkle in the Brown Goldstone is enhanced by the brilliant goldy coated translucent Quartz in the 16 inches long necklace. They are all 14mm and the clasp is an easy to us...
Quartz, Gold Plate
Multi-Color Gemstone Necklace with Diamonds in 18k White Gold, 16"
Located in La Jolla, CA
The necklace is secured by a bar clasp with safety. The necklace measures 16 inches long, .60 inch wide, and weighs 96.9 grams. 18k White Gold Marked 18k, 750 BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Genuine Rainbow Sapphire and Turquoise with Ethiopian Opal 20 inch Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
• Methiciously hand knotted • Handstrung on multicolor silk that follow the pattern of the rainbow ** This necklace can be customized in length and (the necklace pictured is 16 inc...
Aquamarine, Citrine, Opal, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Chrysophrase,...
$8,100Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" White Diamond(5.87ct) Briolette Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Each diamond briolette is individually attached to the 18K yellow gold cable chain using hand-wrapped 18K gold wire, showcasing careful craftsmanship and attention to detail. Measuri...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graziela 18K White Gold Blue Round Sapphire & Diamond Circle Necklace 16"
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title Graziela 18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Circle Necklace 16" Description This Graziela necklace is crafted in solid 18K white gold and features an open circular pendant desi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" White Diamond(8.17ct) Drop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 18K yellow gold rosary-style drop necklace measures 16 inches and features natural white faceted diamond beads delicately spaced along an 18K yellow gold chain.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16" Natural Round Diamond Tennis Necklace 9.00 ctw in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Total diamond weight is 9.00 carats. Necklace measures 16 inches long and weighs 17.1 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22161 Cartier Entrelaces 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Knot Pendant 16" Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Entrelacés collection from Cartier 18k white gold necklace weighs 4.4g 35 round diamonds, total weight 0.42ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Pendant measures 15.7mm wide Neckl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Graduated Fringe Necklace 10k Rose Gold 16" Choker Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Particulars: Weight: 11.6 grams Stones: N/A Size & Measurements: The necklace measures 16 inches in length. The drops measure approx. from 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Round Padlock 18k Rose Gold Classic Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Suspended from a delicate 16-inch chain, this necklace is a refined expression of Tiffany & Co.'
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Noah's Ark Animal Chain Necklace 16"
Located in Addison, TX
Details Era: Vintage Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Purity: 14K Total Weight: 6.7 Grams Necklace Length: 16 Inches Finish: Diamond Cut Design: Noah's Ark Animal Motif Necklace Motifs Include...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Judith Ripka 18K White Gold Diamond Iolite Enhancer Pendant Necklace 16"
By Judith Ripka
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Judith Ripka Metal: 18K White Gold Purity: 750 Total Weight: 21.6 Grams Style: Enhancer Pendant Necklace Necklace Length: 16 Inches Chain: Judith Ripka Signature Ch...
Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, White Gold
10.00 cttw Bezel-Set Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace in Platinum 16 in
Located in La Jolla, CA
Total diamond weight is 10.00 carats. Necklace is 16 inches long, .15 inch wide (4mm), and weighs 40.5 grams.
Diamond, Platinum
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 16" Natural White Diamond(6.65ct) Drop Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Each diamond bead is individually connected to the 18K yellow gold cable chain with hand-wrapped 18K yellow gold wire, highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail of the p...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.05tcw Vintage 18K White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Necklace 16" Blue Sapphire
Located in Jupiter, FL
Floral-like gold accents embellish the piece beautifully. This incredible necklace measures 16 inches long. A secure box clasp is used to open and close the chain.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Diamond Heart Necklace 18k White Gold 16" Choker Estate Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The necklace measures 16 inches in length. The heart is small in scale and measures 6mm (0.23 inches).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
80s Vintage 0.75ct Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Shimmering mixed cut diamonds are bezel set into the elegant mount. The 16-inch choker length necklace sits nicely at the nape of the neck.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Diamond Gold Curb Link Necklace 18K Yellow Gold French Gourmette 16"
Located in Great Neck, NY
Weighing an impressive 41.1 grams and measuring 16 inches in length, this necklace offers exceptional substance, durability, and luxurious tactile presence.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Large Oval Link Necklace, 16"
By David Yurman
Located in North Miami, FL
The sterling links measure approximately 12mm x 15.5mm, while the gold links measure about 14mm x 11.7mm, giving the piece a balanced yet substantial presence. The necklace is 16 in...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Hindu Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold 1999 Receipt 16" Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The necklace measures 16 inches in length. Metal & Hallmark: 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.58 Ct Marquise Diamond Tennis Necklace 14K White Gold 16" Bridesmaid Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
One hundred percent prong-set natural marquise-cut diamonds totaling a staggering 17.58 carats flow continuously around the full 16-inch neckline in a seamless, graduating river of w...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Two Row Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds include 6 round-cut diamonds (1.26 carats), 30 marquise-cut diamonds (3.77 carats), and 141 round-cut diamonds (11.20 carats), creating an intricate display of sparkle a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
16 Carats F/VS1 Pear & Marquise Diamonds Riviera Necklace in 14K White Gold
By Nikabell fine Jewels
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Crafted in 14K white gold, the setting highlights the diamonds’ fire while maintaining timeless sophistication. Finished at 16 inches in length, this piece delivers a bold yet elegan...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gregg Ruth 18K Gold Diamond Necklace 2-Tone Station Dangles 16" Italy
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Addison, TX
Details Designer: Gregg Ruth Metal: 18K White Gold & Yellow Gold Purity: 18K Total Weight: 10.2 Grams Necklace Length: 16 Inches Chain Width: Approximately 1.7mm Chain Style: Whe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$648Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Natural Morganite Bead Choker Necklace 16" with 14K Gold Beads
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate everyday elegance with this refined 16-inch choker-length bead necklace. Natural morganite beads (soft peach-to-pink beryl) are thoughtfully spaced with solid 14K yellow gold...
Morganite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jasper Bead Turquoise Necklace 16" Choker Diamond 18k Gold Clasp Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The necklace measures 16 inches in length. Metal & Hallmark: 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$660Sale Price|56% Off
Beautiful Real Pearls and Glittering Natural Pearl Shells 16 1/2" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful glittering bright Real natural Pearls enhanced by these natural glitteringly brilliant real Pearl shells in this 16 1/2 inch long necklace. The clasp is a gold plated easy ...
Natural Pearl
$360Sale Price|63% Off
AJD Elegant Very Rare Blue Ocean Jasper & Apatite 16 1/2" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Natural rare gem polished glowing Blue Ocean Jasper enhanced with checkerboard gem cut sparkling natural Madagascar Apatite in a glowing handmade 16 1/2 inch long necklace with gold ...
Jasper, Apatite, Gold Plate
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine 9.5 Carat Topaz Pearl Multi Strand Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 16"
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is a perfect 16 inches in length. The color of the aquamarines and the light blue topaz are just spectacular together.
Aquamarine, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Diamond Acorn Pendant Box Chain Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 16" 25.3g
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
This is a pre-owned David Yurman acorn pave diamond pendant necklace made of 18k yellow gold. The necklace is 16 inches long and features a box chain style.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$448Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Textured Metal and Crystal Hammered Collar Necklace 16" Long
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Each crystal has been precisely placed to add depth, dimension, and vibrant light reflection to the textured, organic forms. The necklace measures 16 inches long with a 3-inch exten...
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Mixed Metal
14k Rose Gold Starburst Diamond Necklace with Pavé and Bezel-Set Stations, 16"
Located in North Miami, FL
Nine diamonds are bezel-set in evenly spaced stations, offering soft sparkle and movement, while an additional thirty-six are pavé-set in starburst-shaped motifs that add texture, br...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
12.01 CT Round Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace Flower Shape 18K White Gold 16 In
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.01 Carat Round Diamond Flower Tennis Necklace in 18K White Gold, 16 Inches. This 18K white gold diamond tennis necklace features approximately 12.01 carats total weight of natural...
Diamond, White Gold
14K Gold Flat 9.50mm Wide Curb Chain Styled 16" Unisex Solitaire Collar Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a classic, elegant, 16-inch gold necklace. This remarkable piece makes a statement anywhere that you may take it.
Fancy Cut Diamond Halo Necklace Estate 14k White Gold 16" Chain Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Size & Measurements: The necklace measures 16 inches. The pendant measures 11.5mm diameter (0.45 inches).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Tennis Necklace 20 Pointer Diamonds
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond tennis necklace 16 inch set in 14K white gold. Each stone weighs approximately 0.20 carats, the total weight is 21.65 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Round 5 Pointer, 4 Ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 14 Karat White Gold , Unisex, 16"
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Round 5-6 Pointer Each , Diamond Tennis Necklace 16 Inches long 2.22mm Wide and approximately 4 Ct Total diamond weight .
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18K YG Platinum Pendant Necklace 0.36 Carat Round F/VS Diamonds 16 IN
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
With a weight of 73.8 grams and a length of 16 inches, this necklace offers a substantial and sophisticated presence.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Graduating South Sea Pearls 12-14mm Strand Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp, 16"
Located in New York, NY
This 16-inch strand necklace features a collection of 31 exquisite white Round South Sea pearls, ranging from 12 to 14mm in size.
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Station Necklace in 14K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a 16+2-inch adjustable chain, this necklace offers a vibrant and sophisticated design.
Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$5,103 / item
1ct Round Diamond 14K Gold Hamsa Eye Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Diamond Cut : Round Total Diamond Carats : 1 Carat Diamond Clarity : VS Diamond Color : F-G Necklace Length : 16 Inches Chain : Cable Chain Color : Wh...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$380Sale Price|57% Off
AJD Gorgeous Amethyst & Rose of France Amethyst Double Strand 16" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This AJD unique double strand of highly polished glittering Rose of France Amethysts are enhanced with round polished Rose of France and accented with bright gem cut glittering Ameth...
Amethyst, Gold Plate
Vintage 6.60ct Ruby and Diamond Necklace, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
Designed to sit elegantly at 16 inches, the necklace extends to 18 inches at its lowest point, creating a stunning statement piece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,289 / item
1ct Round Diamond Petite Curved 14K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace Information Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Diamond Total Carats : 1 Carat Diamond Cut : Round (6 diamonds) Diamond Clarity : VS Diamond Color : F-G Color : Yellow gold, Rose...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,211 / item
0.50ct Round Diamond Bezel Station 14K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace Information Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Number of Diamonds : 8 Gold Color: Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold Carat Weight : 0.50ct Necklace Length : 16 Inches Diamond Cl...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,058 / item
0.05ct Round Diamond Letter Name 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Makes a perfect gift for your loved ones for Anniversaries, Birthdays, Valentine's, and Holidays. Necklace Information Metal: 18k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Total Diamond Carats: 0.05t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
0.5ct Asscher Cut Diamond Cable Chain 14K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color : Yellow, Rose or White Gold Diamond Total Carats : 0.50ct Necklace Length : 16 Inches Diamond Clarity : VS-SI Diamond Color : F-G Chain Typ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4.45ct Black & 0.95ct Pear Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Station Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It weighs 16.05 grams and has a length of 16 inches. The necklace features 4.45CT of black diamonds and 0.95CT of pear diamonds.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1ct Round Diamond 100-Stone Star of David 14K Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Diamond Total Carats : 1 Carat Diamond Cut : Round (100 diamonds) Diamond Clarity : VS Diamond Color : F-G Color : Yellow gold, Rose Gold, or White Go...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Apple Green Color Jadeite Jade Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The diamonds enhance the overall elegance and add a captivating sparkle to the necklace. With a total length of 16 inches, this choker-style necklace gracefully sits on the neckline...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
$96,979Sale Price|20% Off
91.1 Carat Zambian Emerald 11.56 Carat SI/H Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
. :- 11.56 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Zambian Emerald Wt. :- 91.11 Ct. Necklace Length :- 16 Inches Long ✨ Customization Available We offer full customizati...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,200 / item
C1840 Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"
Located in Baltimore, MD
The riviere measures approximately 16 inches in length,. The necklace has a rectangular pink paste clasp probably not the original.
Silver
Fetish Birds-2 Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements & Details Total Length: 16 inches Design: Zuni-style fetish necklace with hand-carved teal blue mother of pearl-style bird charms Bead Style: Natural colored seed b...
14 Karat Floating Bearing Necklace*
Located in New York, NY
Floating Bearing Link Necklace Necklace: 16 Inches 7.3mm caliber. 14kt. gold / Multi-toned 35 Grams. comfortable safety locking clasp
14k Gold
3.62ct Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The color of the diamonds is I with VS2 clarity. The necklace measures 16 inches in length and weighs 46.1 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.50ct Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The color of these diamonds is I-J with VS1 clarity. The necklace measures 16 inches in length and weighs 64.5 grams.
Diamond, 14k 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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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.