French 18 k Topaz Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A fine Brooch Pendant French 18 k Topaz Pendant
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
French 18 k Topaz Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A fine Brooch Pendant French 18 k Topaz Pendant
Topaz, 18k Gold
18 K rose Gold long Necklace Sautoir white Topaz
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sporty, elegant and very versatile long necklace/Sautoir studded with mixed cuts of white Topaz with very slight light bluish tint with a total weight of 71.60 ct. Length: 86 cm ...
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 K yellow white Gold Diamond Blue Topaz Necklace Kurz Switzerland
By A. Kurz
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A sporty, elegant necklace in 18 K white and yellow Gold (bicolor). The centerpiece is set with a cushion cut Blue Topaz weighing ca. 10 ct, wich is embellished on both sides with s...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,651Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Topaz fancy sapphire Pendant 18 K white gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k white gold 20,85 ct blue Topaz 12,85 ct fancy sapphires 0,43 ct diamonds weight 17,29 grams 85 mm length 30 mm width
Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
White Topaz 34" Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
White Topaz Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features 60.89ctw of oval cut white topaz on a 34 inch necklace.
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.85 Ct Marquise Cut Blue Topaz Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Topaz Necklace in 18K Gold studded with marquise cut topaz gemstone.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8 Stone Multicolor Necklace in 18 K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
8 stone multicolor necklace in 18 K gold. (Stock code EJ 1478) Be surrounded by Gems of the world !
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18...
Esmeralda Topaz Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold with 2.05ct Blue Topaz
Located in Greeneville, TN
Designed in rich 18K yellow gold, this stunning necklace features a dazzling 2.05ct natural emerald cut Blue Topaz, paired with 7.10ctw of natural emerald cut London Blue Topaz gemst...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
Bielka 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Sunflower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate nature’s beauty with this exquisite Bielka sunflower necklace, finely crafted in 18K yellow gold. At the center of the radiant sunflower design rests a brilliant golden top...
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 5 carats approx. 18 inch necklace with loops at 16 and 17 inch Lobster lock About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspira...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Delicate 47.55 Ct Blue Topaz Chain Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Topaz Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut topaz gemstones.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide 18K Gold Cuff Choker with Blue Topaz Necklace
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This out-of-the-ordinary 18K yellow gold cuff choker necklace showcases masterful craftsmanship, with a hand-hammered finish that enhances its unique character and elegance.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Large and heavy necklace by Hans Markl, set with smoky topaz and tourmaline.
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Berlin, Germany, 1944 Design: Max Esser (1885 – 1945) – German Sculptor Execution: Professor Hans Markl, goldsmith and Professor at the Berliner Akademie Verso: ...
Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Smoky Topaz Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Smoky Topaz Pendant Necklace Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Italian topaz diamond 18k white gold pendant necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Italian topaz and diamond pendant necklace is a refined composition of color, brilliance, and graceful proportion.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fascinating 1.6ct Light Blue Topaz Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Experience the mesmerizing allure of this elegant piece, crafted from 18K white gold. Featuring three stunning round brilliant topaz stones, with a total carat weight of 1.6ct, each ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,428Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald-Cut 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Solitaire Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek, modern, and effortlessly radiant — the Emerald-Cut Blue Topaz Solitaire Necklace captures the essence of refined simplicity.
Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
Blue Topaz Necklace in Spectacle Setting in 18K White Gold
Located in London, England
Made of a single strand of 20 inches of breathtakingly beautiful blue topaz set in 18K white gold, this necklace is one that takes the minds of all who see it to a place of calm and ...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
$996Sale Price|40% Off
Ippolita Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Brown Topaz Station Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in New York, NY
A Modern Take on Sophisticated Versatility Elevate your everyday or evening attire with this Ippolita vintage 18K Yellow Gold Station Necklace, featuring eight bezel-set brown topaz ...
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Necklace #16721
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Necklace JAGi Certified- This lovely necklace features five briolette cut blue topaz stones (9.9 mm x 7.0 mm) and 26 round brilliant cut diamon...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose Quartz and Blue Topaz Faceted Necklace, Mixed Shapes, 18K Fine Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A fine 18K Yellow Gold Necklace with faceted Double Cabochon Rose Cut round-shaped Rose Quartz and Oval & Diamond Shaped Blue Topaz.
Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,941 / item
Sacchi Pendant in 18 k Yellow Gold with Yellow Topaz
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
The pendant is made of 18-karat satin yellow gold embellished with an oval-cut yellow topaz from Sacchi's "Serpenti" collection, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. L...
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antigone Blue Topaz Necklace, 18K White Gold with 5.93ct Emerald Cut Blue Topaz
Located in Greeneville, TN
Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, this necklace showcases a vivid 5.93ct emerald cut natural Blue Topaz, framed by 0.50ctw of natural round diamonds that add fire and brilliance.
Emerald, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Moon Necklace in Blue Topaz and Diamond
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Topaz Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut topaz pieces and diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Smoky Topaz Gold Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
33" of Smoky topaz bezel set in 18k yellow gold with 18k chain between.
Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace, 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & White Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 22 Carats Natural White Topaz – 19 Carats Set in 18K Gold &...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Topaz Drop Necklace - 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Blue/ White Topaz Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Carats Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka – 124 Carats...
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
18k White Gold Pendant Necklace with Topaz & Diamonds, 2.00 ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
CHRIST - 18k white gold necklace with pendant set with topaz and brilliant cut diamond 2.00 ct - F/G - VS-SI - 45 cm long detailed description the length of the necklace is 45 cm l...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover the exquisite beauty of our Minara collection with this stunning necklace crafted in 18k white gold and faceted blue topaz and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Signed John Hardy Sterling Silver, 18K Gold & Blue Topaz Bamboo Necklace Pendant
By John Hardy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine designer pendant for a necklace. By John Hardy. In sterling silver and 18 karat gold.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18K White Gold Topaz Diamond Arabic Design Necklace by MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover the exquisite beauty of our Minara collection with this stunning necklace crafted in 18k white gold and faceted blue topaz and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Geometrix Blue Topaz Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 2.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.35 carat approx. Chain sold separately Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing ...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gubelin 18k White Gold Pendant Necklace with Sky Blue Topaz & Diamonds
By Gubelin
Located in The Hague, ZH
GUBELIN 18k white gold pendant set with topaz and brilliant-cut diamond 0.36 ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description The pendant measures 1.8 cm high and 9.2 mm wide. Total weight: ...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.55 Carat Blue Topaz Drop Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Topaz Necklace in 18K Gold studded with drop cut topaz.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Blue Topaz 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Blue Topaz Sugarloaf 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Topaz Drop Fringe Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Topaz Drop Fringe Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with drop cut blue topaz.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Pear Shaped Blue Topaz and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite necklace features a beautiful Swiss blue topaz set in 18k white gold with sparkling diamonds!
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz Necklace 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Amethyst & White Topaz Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver Ruby - 31 Carats White Topaz - 4 Carats Purple Amethyst -16 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & ...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Chocker Amethyst Topaz 18K White Gold Necklace For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace 18K White Gold Weight-4.36 GMS Amethyst -3/2.33 Cts Swiss Blue Topaz-4/3.95 Cts 42 CM This 18K White Gold Choker Necklace is a captivating piece, weighing 4.36 grams.
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, White Gold
Marquise Shaped Pendant Necklace 18k Gold Pavé Set Diamonds & White Topaz
By Doves by Doron Paloma
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Doves by Doron Paloma 18k yellow gold necklace with 238 pavé set, round brilliant-cut natural diamonds totaling 0.68 carats and 8 baguette natural white topaz totaling 1.28 carats
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond & Blue Topaz Halo Pendant Necklace #16247
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond & Blue Topaz Halo Pendant Necklace This gorgeous 18K white gold necklace with 12 round cut diamonds on the chain features a gorgeous halo style pendan...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz Drop Necklace - 18K & Silver “ Circe 1999”
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz & Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Carats Natural White Topaz – 7 Carats Natural Blue Top...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz Drop Necklace - 18K & Silver “ Circe 1999”
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Topaz & Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Carats Natural White Topaz – 7 Carats Natural Blue Topaz – 140 Carats...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” VIntage Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine & Peridot Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Amethyst, Topaz, Citrine & Peridot Necklace in 18K & Silver Green Peridot - 5 Carats Blue Topaz pear shape drop - 7 Carats Citrine - 4 Carats Purple Amet...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby Topaz Citrin Amethyst Tourmaline 18k Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Italian 18k yellow gold necklace with multi natural gem stones of citrin topaz amethyst ruby and tourmaline in different color tones with an estimate weight of 7 carats neacklace is ...
18k Gold
$1,450Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 7.67ct Oval Checker Blue Topaz & 0.12ct Diamond Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
this pendant enhancer centers a magnificent 7.67‑carat oval checkered‑cut Blue Topaz, prized for its vivid saturation and crisp, sparkling facets. The gemstone’s checkerboard surface...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contemporary 18K Oval Topaz Pave Diamond Large Freeform Pendant Necklace 47.54ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and contemporary oversized pendant crafted in 18K white gold, centered by an extraordinary natural deep blue topaz of impressive scale and presence. The richly saturated oval...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gemtique 18k White Gold Amethyst & Topaz Floral Necklace, 16 inches - 37.3g
Located in Providence, RI
Exquisite in design, this exceptionally detailed necklace is crafted in a high quality 18k white gold.
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Topaz Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Indulge in the exquisite allure of our Topaz Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace - a radiant statement piece that captures attention with its timeless elegance. Suspended from a delicate...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Car...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Ca...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Yellow Gold, 15ct Green Tourmaline, 4ct Marquise Topaz Torque Necklace
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An open-neck torque necklace in 18k yellow gold, constructed from layered, sweeping gold lines that create a sculptural, Art Deco-influenced framework around the collarbone.
Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 121 Carats Natural...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz & Opal Drop Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural Orange Opal – 39 Carats Natural Red & Pink Rubies – 21 Carats Natural ...
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Crivelli 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Topaz Elf Pendant Necklace, Italy
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the whimsical charm of this finely crafted pendant, a delightful creation from the esteemed artisans at Crivelli in Italy. Fashioned from solid 18K Yellow Gold, it showcas...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Necklace and Bracelet with Topazes and Diamonds - Michetto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: An extraordinary and versatile piece, this creation offers the option to be worn either as a necklace or as a bracelet depending on the occasion. Its innovative design a...
White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Modern Design 18K Yellow Gold Round Blue Topaz Beaded Necklace Jewelry Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Topaz Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut topaz pieces.
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.
The word “topaz” comes from Topazios, the Greek name for St. James Island on the Red Sea (presently known as Zabargad). And even though the Greeks believed that topaz protected the wearer and gave them strength, we unfortunately cannot promise that your antique and vintage topaz jewelry will give you any superhuman abilities.
Beloved by royalty, topazes were once believed to possess special powers for curing diseases and breaking magical spells. While they may not have supernatural properties, these autumnal gems are enchanting just the same.
It’s appropriate that as the temperatures cool and the leaves turn yellow, the birthstone for November is a gem found in autumnal hues. The deep browns, reds and oranges of the topaz, a stone once believed to have the power to cure fevers, is perfect for this time of year. In fact, the palette has also inspired a second birthstone for the month: citrine, which is less expensive and easier to find. Truth be told, topazes can be found in a wide variety of colors (which can get confusing since the blue topaz, along with turquoise, is a birthstone for the month of December), but it’s nice to wax poetic about the season.
The topaz can be blue, green, yellow, pink, purple and red. The colors of this allochromatic stone result from impurities in its crystal structure and are not part of its chemical composition, which is aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide. The true color of topaz is no color at all. Isn’t it fascinating that a stone that can come in a variety of colors is colorless in its purest form?
Find a range of vintage and antique topaz rings, topaz necklaces and other accessories 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.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
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.