Ippolita 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coin Pearl Station Necklace
By Ippolita
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Ippolita Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: necklace measures approximately 33.5-inches in length Weight: 17.21 grams
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Gold and Malachite Necklace
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold and Malachite Necklace 90cm - 35.4 in Products available on request in yellow gold or white gold.
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold chain necklace featuring a flat cut pink sapphire weighing 1.26 ct.
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigrees Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. This elegant vintage watch chain features slender, openwork links.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,165 / item
Alex Jona Gecko Lizard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold necklace suspending a brushed Geko lizard pendant. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special de...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cuban Link Collier Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Well made Cuban link collier necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, set with approximately 0.65 carats of diamonds. The necklace has a comfortable and natural fit with a solid feel and cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat Gold Leaf Butterfly Pendant
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 47.4 carats of carved turquoise, .085 carats tsavorite & 1.85 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shuttle Mesh Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karats yellow gold, weevil hallmark. Elegant antique yellow gold necklace, consisting of openwork shuttle-shaped links separated by small round gold rings.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Oval Moonstone Necklace - 18.07 Carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Moonstone 18.07 Carats Chain length 18.5", adjustable Photos show this necklace with similar 18 Karat Gold Pear Shaped Moonstone Pendant Necklace and moonstone rings, sold separately.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Bezel Set Round Diamond Station Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning diamond station necklace is a masterpiece of understated elegance, featuring a delicate 18 karat white gold chain with round brilliant-cut diamonds individually bezel-s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
12.98 Carat Opal Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 12.98 carats of opal & .16 carats of sparkling diamonds. See other opal collection matching pieces. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS sto...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,060Sale Price / item|20% Off
20.28 Carat Burma Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Firenze, FI
An impressive classic Tennis Necklace a line that features a substantial total Ruby weight of 20.28 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Cut gems. each stone has a four-claw setting...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Hammered Textured Cuban Flat Links, TORRINI Necklace
By Torrini
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a "TORRINI" 18 karat yellow gold flat chain. The chain has an oval, cartouche stamped link with the Torrini name.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cameo Diamond 18 Karat Gold Soul Mate Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant necklace features 25.35 carats cameo, blue sapphire & 2.3 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Round Moonstone Necklace - 4.18 carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Round Moonstone Pendant Necklace is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent hues.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Fancy Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamond-cut fancy sapphires are mounted carefully in delicate flower design. Unique stone setting is employed in the design to unveil the beauty of stones. Internationally patented,...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Necklace Fancy Diamonds
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Gemstone: White, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Green and Champagne Diamonds 20,32ct. Material: Platinum 950; Yellow Gold 750 This beautiful necklace is handcrafted in Yellow Gold and Plati...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Yel...
Carved Jade Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 35.47 carats of carved Jade, 1.92 carats emerald & 1.47 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to vi...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold ring is from Sirène Collection. This classy necklace is created of 8 rounds of mother of pearl in total of 9.60 Carat and natural round diamonds in total of 2.86 Carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Opal Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 15.66 carats opal, .63 carat blue sapphire & .29 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the l...
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI Certifiled 1.57Carat Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning necklace is crafted with high-quality 18 karat white gold, ensuring its durability and longevity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baume Modern Parma Jade Jadeite 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation, unique piece. Necklace in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. Long gold necklace, it and formed of a filed convict link chain that retains on the front a rectan...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Arabesque Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Long necklace in 18 karat yellow and white gold, own hallmark. Large necklace, it is decorated with 9 flat patterns pierced and chiseled with arabesques.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Circlet 18 Karat Rose Gold and Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic design by Tiffany & Co., from the Circlet collection, celebrating the diamond's elegance. The necklace features numerous stations set with round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Chopard 18 Karat White Gold Circle Diamond "Happy Spirit"
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18K White God Circle Diamond Happy Spirit Necklace Chain length: 23inch Smaller circle diameter: 13mm Bigger circle: 32mm Weight: 34.0gr TCW: 0.17ct Retail: 11,500$ Co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Indian Mughal Ancient Gold Coin Pendant Sapphire Emerald 18 Gold Karat
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an ancient Mughal Empire yellow gold coin set in 18K yellow gold with emerald and sapphire cabochons. Handmade in Ro...
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Convertible Necklace Turquoise Malachite 18 Karat Gold Natural Pearls
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Convertible Neclace Turquoise Malachite 18 k Gold Natural Pearls. You cam ware it long or short at your convenience. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously o...
Malachite, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Both setting and chain are crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace length is adjustable from 380 mm to 410 mm / from 14.960 inches to 16.141 inches, it is possible to lengthen ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collection 18 Karat White Gold Princess-Cut Ruby Pendant with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Weight: 5.40 gr Available with an adjustable 18 Karat Gold chain upon request. Available in 18K White, Yellow, or Rose Gold and can be customized with Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,373
An antique 18k Gold Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique 18-karat yellow gold knot link chain with a large round clasp, France, circa 1900.
18k Gold
Vintage Amethyst & Purple Topaz Gemstone Long Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Amethyst & Purple Topaz Gemstone Long Necklace 35 Inches 18 Karat Gold. Dazzling amethyst gemstones in this extra long necklace. Featuring four amethyst measuring 8.5mm each ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$652Sale Price|20% Off
Necklace Pendant Padlock Shape Diamond Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Express your personal style with this exquisite rose gold necklace, featuring a padlock design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and expert craftsmanship, this necklace ep...
White Diamond, Rose Gold
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. Charming antique necklace, it is formed of an alternation of oval links, links in 8 and links made with gold twists. The clasp is a spring ring. Tot...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.69 Carat Fancy Diamond Pendant 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning fancy natural diamond necklace is handmade in 18K gold and 9.69 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. M...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian artisan statement Necklace 69.67 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Urban Style Make a statement with this bold vintage 18K yellow gold link necklace, weighing 69.67 grams. Intricately designed, the necklace features textured go...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Frame Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Carmel, CA
From the Puzzle Collection by Mattioli, this necklace blends inspiration both from abstract art and the 70s. Suitable for almost every occasion, this 18K yellow gold necklace feature...
18k Gold
Alex Jona Malachite Cylinder Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending a sleek malachite cylinder weighing 7.57 carats.
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Aventurine Cylinder Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending a sleek aventurine cylinder weighing 5.18 carats.
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50Karat Emerald "Little Hearts" Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Open your Heart" Collection Romantic Style 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.50 Karat Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Alex Jona Turquoise Cylinder Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending a beautiful high quality natural turquoise cylinder weighing 4.73. carats.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Mediterranean Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, necklace composed of alternating 18 karat gold link chains and Mediterranean coral branch Links.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Basset Hound Dog Charm
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18k Gold Basset Hound Dog Charm pendant is complete with sparkling diamond eyes. The charm can be paired with many of Faye's chains, sold separately. Length .5" Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Baguette & Round Diamond Curved Bar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 111 baguette and round cut = 0.62cttw Color: G / H Clarity: SI1 Length: necklace measures approximately 18.25-inches in length Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Enamel Citrine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Sparrow Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This beautiful Sparrow Enamel pendant features unique hand painted miniature in 18K gold. It's is set with 4.1 carats Citrine & 0.9 carats diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefr...
Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Dubini Sphinx Agate Intaglio 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin necklace from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Sphinx agate intaglio circa 19th century set in 18k yellow gold. Rolo chain: 41cm with an adjustable ho...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold GIA Certified Diamond Collar Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents a striking Diamond Collar Necklace, handmade from 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Athens, Greece. Its sleek, structured silhouette is accented at elegant interva...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Tourmaline and Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
The pendant comes with 18 Karat Gold Chain. If you wish not to purchase the chain or adjust the lenght please contact us.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending a flat cut pink sapphire weighing 2.00 carats.
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marco Bicego Amethyst Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Station Necklace
By Marco Bicego
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of tumbled gemstones alternating with brushed gold nugget stations Larger tumbled gemstones are amethyst beads - transparent light purple in color Organically s...
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Bezel Set Diamond 16" Station Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It comes with an appraisal card, verifying its authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamond (Round Brilliant Cut) Item Weight: 9.8 Gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Marquise Cut Diamond Station Long Necklace 33.5"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This versatile 18k white gold necklace features a delicate chain accented by stations of marquise diamonds in minimalist bezel settings, that can be worn long or doubled for a layere...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Flower Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful flower pendant necklace is set in 1.55 carats blue sapphire & .15 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Champagne Bottle 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendent Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold necklace suspending a champagne Bottle pendant. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 18 Karat Gold Pink Tourmaline Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details:"Open your Heart" Handcrafted 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5.2 Karat Pink Tourmaline 0.03 Diamond Heart Pendant Love Necklace
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Green & Blue Enamel Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring 16 sections of Japanese Culture Pearls with decorative links of blue and green enamel floral gold motifs.
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Pear Shaped Moonstone Necklace - 13.44 Carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Pear Shaped Moonstone Pendant Necklace, attached to a handmade paper clip link chain, is full of light and reflects beautiful translucent blue hues.
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
Amwaj 18 Karat White Gold Pendant with Pear Cut Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Amwaj 18 karat gold pendant with pear shape diamond is endlessly appealing, with its streamlined shape complemented by a subtle white gold chain that lets the stone to take centre st...
Diamond, White Gold
Carved Jade Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Leaf Pendant Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 Karat gold, this beautiful pendant features 23.33 carats of carved Jade, .64 carats emerald, .56 carats sapphire & .96 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWE...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Elegant Necklace Amethyst Garnet Citrine Peridot Tourmaline
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elegant Necklace Oval cut Amethyst Garnet Citrine Peridot Tourmaline A Elegant necklace with colored stones made of one line ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k ...
Amwaj 18 Karat White Gold Pendant with Multi-Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Diamond (Total Carat Weight: 0.61 ct) 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Size: 47 cm Color and clarity: F, VVS Weight: 6.63 g
Diamond, 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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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.