5.33 Carat Ruby Round Diamond White and Yellow Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Ruby Gemstone: 5.18 Carats 4 White Round Diamonds: 0.15 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 4.10 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
13.74 Carat Ruby Round Diamond Yellow and White Gold Necklace
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
2 Ruby Gemstone: 13.59 Carats 5 White Round Diamonds: 0.15 Carats Metal: 18K White and Yellow Gold, 5.20 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two-tone Gold 9 Pearl Strand, Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This necklace features nine strands of luminous white pearls elegantly interspersed with polished 18K yellow gold beads and vibrant ruby accents, all secured by a pave diamond white ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$788Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Minimalist Ruby Diamond Pendant Art Nouveau Style Ruby Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art nouveau pear cut ruby diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repre...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Angled Square Cluster Pendant
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold cluster pendant designed as a yellow gold angled square set with eight red square cut rubies surrounding a round brilliant cut diamond. Stamped 750 for ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby & Diamond Sliding Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold on 14K Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold halo pendant with one oval natural ruby weighing 2.69 carats. The pendant has 24 round natural diamonds and two tapered baguette natural diamonds with a total weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gurhan 24K Yellow Gold Ruby & Hammered Vertigo Bead Necklace – Luxury
By Gurhan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Gurhan 24K Yellow Gold Ruby and Hammered Vertigo Bead Necklace showcases exceptional craftsmanship, vibrant color, and versatile luxury.
Ruby, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & Ruby Long Cascade Pendant
Located in London, GB
Luxuriously handcrafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this elegant Cascade pendant features a delicate waterfall of rubies and pink sapphires. The colourful gemstones are encased in ru...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire & Ruby Small Cascade Pendant
Located in London, GB
Luxuriously handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, this elegant Cascade pendant features a delicate waterfall of pink sapphire and ruby gemstones. These colourful gemstones are encased in r...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nathalie Jean Limited Edition Ruby Yellow Gold Seashell Transformable Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
A delicate contrast between gold and colorful slivers of seashell rendered precious by little mobile bezel set rubies (total carat 1,3), gives rise to the contemporary Rivages Neckla...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,970Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Minimalist Ruby Diamond Pendant Art Nouveau Style Ruby Pendant
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art nouveau pear cut ruby diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repre...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sajen Pendant with Ruby & Mother of Pearl
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Details: Weight: approx. 5.4 grams Length: approx. 1.3 inches (with bail) Materials: 18K yellow gold, ruby gemstones, mother of pearl Design: Classic Sajen handmade look with bezel &...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
No Heat Burma Melee Ruby Pendant Ball in 18K Yellow Gold-Ruby Charm
Located in Singapore, SG
Unheated Burmese rubies are rare and highly valued. This lovely pendant symbolizes love and passion, making it a timeless and meaningful gift for someone special. As one of the worl...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,550Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural 2.15 Ct Ruby Diamond Pendant Ruby Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Estate natural ruby and diamond pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Era 1.20ct Diamond Pendant Necklace. Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted circa 1915 in platinum over 18k yellow gold, this necklace reflects the exceptional craftsmanship and refined decorative style of the Edwardian period.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Jade and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Title: Vintage Jade and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 16 inch Weight: 105 Grams Marked/Tested: Total Weight= 105gr Condition: Vintage And ...
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Floating Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold chain necklace featuring 3 drilled round cut rubies weighing 1.56 carats. Dimensions: L x 18.11 in / L x 45cm...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emma Chapman 18k Gold Silver Crystal Ruby Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Emma Chapman
Located in Frome, Somerset
This stunning one-of-a-kind Crystal Ruby Diamond 18k yellow gold and silver Statement Pendant, has been handmade in our workshops. It features a large hand etched crystal, which ha...
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Target Diamond Pearl Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a circle with wirework gold crossed lines set with panels of square-cut rubies leading to a natural pearl at the centre. T...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vibrant Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vibrant Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this richly detailed pendant showcases a lively floral cluster design set with appro...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,531Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Pendant Set with Ruby and Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our elegant 18-carat yellow gold pendant necklace. This necklace is the perfect companion to add a touch of refinement to your outfit. A 42cm chain, adjustable to a 40cm wa...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammerman Brothers 18K Gold Necklace with Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies & Sapphires
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A colorful and versatile 18K yellow gold necklace comprised of 46 fluted gold links, leading to alternating 4 stone motifs of diamonds and gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Heart Locket Pendant - 18k Square 5.20ctw Love
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 5.20ctw Cut: Square Total Carats: 5.20ctw Style: Locket Theme: Heart, Love Measureme...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 2 Rubies 1 Pearl 2 Star Paillon
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer oval pendant necklace 18k yellow gold, red vitreous guilloche enamel, 2 diamonds, total 0.04 ct G VS, brillant cut, 2 Rubies, 1 sweet water Pearl, 2 Gold Star Paillons ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
French Sapphire and Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage gemstone necklace has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The gemstone necklace has a feature bezel set 4.83Ct cabochon cut sapphire to the c...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.2 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Frog Enamel Leaf Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
This one of a kind unique piece dangles from an 18 inch, 18k yellow gold chain. 2 round red rubies, approx. .2cts 18k yellow gold Stamped: 18k Chain length: 18 inches 11.1 grams ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Kieselstein-Cord 18k Gold Heart Necklace w/ Ruby & Sapphire on Garnet Strand
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Kieselstein-Cord 18k gold heart pendant 9 rubies appear on one side of the heart, 8 sapphires appear on the opposite Garnet bead strand necklace with a gold hook and loop This item i...
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$528Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.68 Ct Pear Cut Natural Ruby Pendant Chain Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet striking, this elegant necklace features a captivating pear-shaped gemstone set in radiant 14k yellow gold. The vibrant red stone, weighing 0.68 carats, is beautifully f...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Two Tone Diamond and African Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Length: 15.50 inch long chain, 2.25 inch pendant Metal: 18k White and Yellow Gold Weight: 19.9 grams Diamonds: 2.27 carats African Ruby: 12.10 carats
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Charm 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Diamond Ruby Charm 14K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace is a delicate and elegant piece that exudes timeless beauty.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$511,755Sale Price|20% Off
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Ruby, Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genève Set 18k Gold Necklace, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Vivid Red Ruby, 37 Carat Diamonds from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said .
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom Made Heart Pendant with Diamond & Ruby in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
*Custom Made Pendant *Material: 18K Yellow Gold *Condition: Mint ( Like New ) *Ruby's: 1.40ctw *Diamond's: 1.25ctw *Clarity: VS1 *Color: F *Dimension: *Length: 22.4mm *Length with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful necklace featuring 6 brilliant karat rubies and 3 briliant cut diamonds in a crown motif setting fastened to a rolo chain. Both setting and chain are crafted in 18 karat ye...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nathalie Jean Ruby Tourmaline Pearl 18k Gold Micro Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Micro Pendant Necklace from the Microcosmos Series is in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm, sophisticated color close to yellow gold. The Seri...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...
Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Cross Pendant - VHK#552B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Antique 18K Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Cross Pendant - VHK#552B Item Details: Year: 1900s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.23 grams Ruby Details...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Dachshund Dog 18K Yellow White Gold Ruby Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A large 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a Dachshund dog with a white gold collar and attached yellow gold chain. The dog is portrayed in a begging posture and ha...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Zolotas Greece Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18k Gold Ram's Head Necklace
By Zolotas
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ram's head necklace, by an iconic Greek designer Zolotas.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian 18k Gold Silver Ruby Pearls Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k Gold Silver Ruby Pearls Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace Details: Material: 18k yellow gold, seed pearls, ruby Measurement: 3cm x 3cm Chain: Tiffany & Co 18k yellow gold ...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruby Diamond Gold Long Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are set in 18k yellow gold in a light weight and flexible setting allowing the necklace to lay flat in position.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ME&RO 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Heart Necklace Size 18"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 18" Pendant Measurement: 24 mm * 17 mm Metal: Yellow Gold 750 Stone: 0.02 CT Color H-L Clarity SI1 - I1 and Ruby Hal...
18k Gold
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Ram Knotted Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. In the style of Greek designer Zolotas, this necklace features a thick palm-tree chain that closes with a hook that attaches to a ring...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Monica Rich Kosann July Birthstone Moon Crescent Ruby Necklace Gold 18k .19ctw
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $1985 Brand: Monica Rich Kosann Design: July Birthstone Moon Crescent Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Ruby & Diamond Necklace In 18k
Located in New York, NY
Diamond And Ruby Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold. The necklace features ruby and diamond centerpiece in platinum topped 14k gold, mounted on 18k yellow gold curb link chain, equipped wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Crossover Triangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby and Diamond Crossover Pendant Necklace Style: Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Pendant Details: Cross-over pendant fe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Turtle Abalone Shell & Diamond Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "13 Abalone Shell 2.90 CT 6 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 25 Fancy Diamonds 0.16 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KY 7.66 GM (WBTT)"
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
24K Yellow Gold Ruby Bead Necklace by Gurhan, 23.90 Carats
By Gurhan
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Finished with an 18K gold mini lobster clasp, this long ruby necklace can be worn as a single dramatic strand or doubled for a layered look, making it a versatile addition to any fin...
Ruby, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 18 Karats Yellow Gold Citrine Rubies Design Chain Pendant Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted 18 Karats Yellow Gold Citrine Rubies Design Chain Pendant Necklace A sunny pendent on a chain necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and embellished with a 4 rubi...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Pearl, 3.76ct Ruby, and 3ct Diamond Necklace, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian necklace with pearls, rubies and 5 oval rock crystal elements, finished with 18 karat gold and diamonds for a total of 3 carats. The pendant is detachable with a 3.76...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Retro 1940s 9.0ct Ruby and 0.75ct Diamond Butterfly Pendant Necklace, 18K Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro butterfly takes shape in openwork 18K gold, its wings built as skeletal lace rather than solid metal so light passes straight through the wire-thin cells. Thirty-two rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
155.48 Carat No-Heat Purple Star Ruby 18K Gold Bezel Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Statement Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Setting: Bezel Center Gemstone Details: Type: Star Ruby Carat: 155.48 Carat Color: Purple Treatment: None (no h...
Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Heart Necklac
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Perfect for romantic dinners, milestone celebrations, or black-tie events. This 18k yellow gold emerald, ruby, sapphire, and diamond heart necklace is worn close to your heart, lite...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
French 18K Yellow Gold Red Ruby Heart Locket Flower Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a heart-shaped locket with engraved floral and lucky three-leaf clover decoration, set with three red rubies to a trefoi...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon Pendant Necklace Yellow Gold and Ruby
By Cartier
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The two laces are completely new Long Lace : 66 cm Short Lace: 12 cm This iconic and highly sought-after pendant necklace by Cartier captures a sense of mystery, elegance, and timel...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,890Sale Price / item|20% Off
Designer Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designer ruby and diamond cross pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut ruby studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Necklace Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp 17.5 Inches
Located in Boca Raton, FL
South Sea pearl necklace featuring matched white pearls measuring approximately 8.5–9.5mm, finished with an 18K yellow gold barrel clasp accented with square-cut rubies.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold 3.75ctw GIA Heart Ruby Solitaire Pendant 15" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Heart Cut - Prong Set - 3.75ct (approx. - based on GIA measurements) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info **) Total Carat Wei...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
30 Carats Rubies 18K Gold 0.44 White Diamonds Handcrafted Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Silhouette Collection 30 Carats Rubies 18K Gold 0.44 White Diamonds Handcrafted Beaded Necklace.
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Carved Coral Rose w/ Turquoise Halo & Ruby Pendant & Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage dangle pendant necklace crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and featuring a carved coral rose flower at the bottom dangle pendant & round cabochon cut ...
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace, 18K Gold, Diamonds & Rubies, 2026
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Details: Designer: Bhavya Gems & Jewels Edition: Limited Production Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Rubies, Diamonds & Diamond Polkis Techniques: CAD design, lost-wax casti...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser du Dragon necklace 18k yellow gold
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the stunning Le Baiser du Dragon necklace by Cartier. This masterpiece is crafted from 18k yellow gold, showcasing a harmonious blend of opulen...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.
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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.