The Empire Chain 300 grams 18k Solid Gold Handmade Custom Chain Link Necklace
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold 18k solid gold chain link necklace is meticulously handcrafted in our signature style.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
300 grams 18k Solid Gold Handmade Chain Link Necklace with Baguette Rubies
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Empire Chain necklace is an 18k solid gold chain link necklace with one link studded with nearly 2 carat of rubies is meticulously handcrafted in our signature style.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18k Solid Yellow Gold Multi-Link Chain Link Necklace
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each meticulously sculpted link is both substantial and fluid, forming a chain that drapes effortlessly while maintaining a strong, structured presence.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Solid 14k Yellow Gold 22.5" Figaro Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 31.03 Grams Chain Type: 22.5" - Figaro - Lobster Claw Clasp Link Thickness: 1.6mm (approx.) Link Width: 5.2mm (0.20") (approx.) Condition: Ex...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Solid Chunky link 18K Yellow Gold 36” Long Circle Link Chain Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
A bold gold chunky and versatile 36-inch Italian link chain necklace crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold weighing an impressive 60.0 grams. This striking piece features oversized ci...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Solid Gold Fantasy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 18 karat solid yellow gold chain necklace featuring multiple units consisting of three connected circles attached to elongated links filled with open oval frames. The nec...
Gold
Men's Solid 14k Yellow Gold 23" Classic Figaro Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 29.6 Grams Chain Type: Figaro Link Chain Length: 23 Inches Chain Width: 5.7mm Chain Thickness: 1.5mm Clasp: Lobster Claw Loop End Thickness: 3...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold 24" Long Textured Figaro Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.3 Grams Chain Type: 24" - Textured Figaro Link - Lobster Claw Clasp Link Thickness: 1.3mm (approx.) Link Width: 4.6mm (0.18") (approx.) Co...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 585 Solid Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
14K Solid Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain Necklace Metal Type: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 499.8 Grams Sizable: Yes Length: 25.0 in Width: 17.5 mm Height: 6.5 mm Hallmark...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Yellow Gold 33" Long Interlocking Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 6.50 Grams Chain Type: Interlocking Link Chain Length: 33 Inches Chain Width: 1.8mm (0.07")(approx.) Clasp: Lobster Claw Clasp Condition: Show...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold 18" Flat Curb Link Chain Necklace Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 29.85 Grams Chain Type: Flat Cuban/Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 18 Inches Chain Width: 4.7mm Chain Thickness: 1.3mm Clasp: Push Clasp w/ Dual...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Italian Solid 14k Yellow Gold 26" Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Very Well Made Weight: 63.38 Grams Chain Type: Cuban Curb Link Chain Length: 26 inches Chain Width: 8mm (approx.) Clasp: Lobster Claw Thickness: 1.7mm...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage High Karat Solid Yellow Gold 20" Cuban Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 20k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.53 Grams Type: 2mm Cuban Curb Chain Link Length: 20" measured next to ruler Width: 3.5mm (0.13") Closure: Spring Ring Clasp End Cap Width...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Solid 14k Yellow Gold 21" Classic Figaro Link Chain Necklace 28.7g
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 28.7 Grams Chain Type: Figaro Link Chain Length: 21 Inches Chain Width: 5.8mm Chain Thickness: 1.8mm Clasp: Lobster Claw Loop End Thickness: 2...
Yellow Gold
Vintage High Karat Solid Yellow Gold 20.5" Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 21k Yellow Gold Weight: 22.1 Grams Type: 3.5mm Cuban Curb Chain Link Length: 20.5" measured next to ruler Closure: Lobster Claw Clasp End Cap Width: 5.8mm (0.20") C...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Link Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Necklace 18k White & Yellow Gold
By A Link
Located in Los Gatos, CA
A Link Necklace Diamond Chain set in 18K White and Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Men's Solid 10k Yellow Gold 24" Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold - Semi Hollow Design Weight: 53.10 Grams Chain Type: Curb/ Cuban Link Chain Length: 24 inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 9.4mm (0.37")(appr...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold S-Link Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold chain necklace features a sleek, repeating S‑link pattern.
18k Gold
Heavy Vintage Persian Yazdi Necklace Solid 18K Gold Barrel Link Chain 109.9g 32
Located in Great Neck, NY
Origin: Persian / Iranian (Yazdi style) Period: Circa 1960s Metal: Solid 18K yellow gold Weight: 109.9 grams Length: 32 inches Design: Traditional ornate barrel link “Zanjir Yazdi” n...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Solid 14k Yellow Gold 21.5" Figaro Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.8 Grams Chain Type: 21.5" - Figaro Link - Lobster Claw Clasp Link Thickness: 1.4mm (approx.) Link Width: 5.3mm (0.21") (approx.) Condition...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Solid 14k Yellow Gold 24" Polished Finish Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.60 Grams Chain Length: 24" (measured next to ruler) - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster Claw Chain Width: 5.7mm (0.22") (approx.) Chain Thickness:...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Solid 14k Yellow Gold 24" Polished Finish Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.60 Grams Chain Length: 24" (measured next to ruler) - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster Claw Chain Width: 5.7mm (0.22") (approx.) Chain Thickness:...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 10k Yellow Gold Polished Finish 22" Wide Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 45.90 Grams Chain Length: 22" (measured next to ruler) - Curb Cuban Link - Lobster Claw Chain Width: 8.4mm (0.33") (approx.) Chain Thickness:...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Heavy Gold Paperclip Link Chain Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stylish 14K yellow gold paperclip link chain necklace featuring bold elongated links that create a modern and elegant look.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Solid 14k Yellow Gold 7.1mm Long 23" Cuban Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 37.43 Grams Chain Type: Cuban/Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 23 Inches Chain Width: 7.1mm Chain Thickness: 1.9mm Clasp: Lobster Claw Clasp End ...
Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold Paperclip Link Chain Necklace, 20 Inches Long
Located in Jaipur, IN
Details:- Item Code :-CH-07 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 4.930 Grams Net Weight - 4.930 Elevate your layering game with this timeless Paperclip Link Chain Necklac...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Solid 10k White Gold 40" Long Franco Link Chain Necklace w/ Lobster Claw
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 10K Solid White Gold Weight: 71.48 Grams Chain Type: Franco Link Chain Chain Length: 40 Inches Width: 5.1mm (0.20") Clasp: Sturdy Large Lobster Claw Condition: Shows some l...
Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain 24" Long
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Perfect length for men or if you want to layer with other necklaces! Made from solid 14 karat yellow gold in curb link style.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain 20 Inch Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
10k Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain 20 Inch Necklace Type: Diamond-Set Cuban Chain Material: 10k Yellow Gold Length: 20'' Fastening: Box Clasp with Double Safety Locks Total Weight: 5...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
9ct Gold Wave Link Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 9ct 375 Yellow & White Gold Wave design Vintage Necklace Circa 2007 solid links not hollow Length 17 Inches Thickness 3.5mm(approx) Weight 10.45 grams
9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Well Made 18k Yellow Gold 17" Graduated Flat Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 48.28 Grams Type: Graduated Flat Link Length: 17" measured next to ruler Closure: Push Clasp w/ Safety Latch Width: Graduated From 3.6mm (0....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 14k Yellow Gold 18" Classic Figaro Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.46 Grams Chain Type: 18" - Figaro Link - Lobster Claw Clasp Endloop Dimensions: 3.04 x 2.25mm (approx.) Link Width: 2.97mm (approx.) Conditi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bark Textured Link Chain Necklace 14k Solid Yellow Gold 25.7 Grams
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage Textured Bark Chain Bold and timeless, this substantial 14k yellow gold chain offers a striking statement with its elongated, textured links handcrafted for maximum visual im...
Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Two-Tone Gold Ornate Link Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Victorian-era necklace is crafted in solid 14K gold and features a refined decorative link design with alternating yellow and rose gold plaques, creating a subtle two to...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Yellow Gold Hammered Link Necklace, Italian, 40g, 1980s
Located in Great Neck, NY
This elegant 14K solid yellow gold hammered link necklace showcases refined Italian craftsmanship and a timeless, versatile design.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex Italian 14K Yellow Gold 20" Long 2.8mm Solid Figaro Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful Figaro link chain necklace that was crafted in Italy from solid 14k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 5mm Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold and timeless, this 18K yellow gold Cuban link chain necklace offers substantial weight, classic styling, and luxurious everyday wear.
Yellow Gold
Antique Yellow Gold 15" Cylinder Tube Link Pocket Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.84 Grams Chain Type: Cylinder Tube link chain Chain Length: 15" (measured next to ruler) Link Thickness: 1.8mm (0.07") Clasp: Spring Ring ...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.53mm Curb Link 20" Long Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.583 Grams Chain Type: 1.53mm Curb Link Chain Length: 20" Closure: Spring Ring Condition: Light surface wear, original finish and patina. Exc...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic chunky link necklace that holds one carved jade at it's focal point. Trendy yet very elegant this necklace speaks David Webb. Rich 18k yellow gold solid links feel ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic 14k Yellow Gold 19.5" Flat Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.22 Grams Chain Type: 19.5" - Flat Curb Cuban Link - Lobster Claw Clasp Link Thickness: 0.7mm (approx.) Link Width: 4.1mm (0.16") (approx.) ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Link Bezel Diamonds by the Yard Necklace 36" in Length 18K White & Yellow Gold
By A. Link & Co.
Located in Los Gatos, CA
A Link Two Tone Necklace Diamond Chain set in 18K White and Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Handmade Italian 14K Gold 23.5" Polished Flexible Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This fancy and well made chain necklace was crafted in Italy from solid 14k yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Antique Style 18k Yellow Gold 18" Faceted Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.8 Grams Chain Type: Faceted link Chain Length: 18" measured next to ruler Chain Width: 1mm (approx.) End Loop Width: 2.7mm (approx.) Closure...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Chunky Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Chunky 9k yellow gold curb cuban link solid brick shaped links necklace, extra large links necklace.
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Chunky Curb Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Chunky curb cuban chain necklace plain 9k yellow gold. Chunky curb Cuban link chain solid gold.
Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Solid 14K Yellow Gold Link Necklace, Circa 1960, 40.3g
Located in Great Neck, NY
This circa 1960 Italian 14K solid yellow gold link necklace is a beautifully crafted example of mid-century gold smithing, executed with bold scale and timeless proportions.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k White Gold 22" 1.2mm Beveled Box Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 5.85 Grams Chain Type: 22" - Beveled Box link - Lobster Clasp Thickness: 1.2mm (approx.) End Loop Thickness: 2.1mm Condition: New! Stock Number...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 22" 0.9mm Beveled Box Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.96 Grams Chain Type: 22" - Beveled Box link - Lobster Clasp Thickness: 0.9mm (approx.) End Loop Width: 3mm Condition: New! Stock Number: MK-...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
New 14k Yellow Gold 24" 1mm Beveled Box Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.43 Grams Chain Type: 24" - Beveled Box link - Lobster Clasp Thickness: 1mm (approx.) End Loop Width: 3mm Condition: New! Stock Number: MK-13...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Rose Gold Pocket Watch Chain Link Necklace 27 Inch
Located in Westport, CT
An original antique 14K rose gold detachable link necklace, composed of two unique pocket watch chains dating to the 1930s–1940s.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
High Karat .800 19.2K Yellow Gold 22" Figaro Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid .800 19.2k Yellow Gold Weight: 33.38 Grams Chain Length: 22" (measured next to ruler)- Figaro Link - Strong Spring Ring Chain Width: 5.3mm (0.21") (approx.) Chain Th...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Solid Gold 0.45ctw Diamond 16" Textured Chevron Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (17) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS2-SI2 Clarity - 0.45ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Baskets & S...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage UNOAERRE 14k Yellow Gold 24" Long Bar & Cable Link Chain Necklace
By UnoAErre
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 5.14 Grams Chain Type: 24 Inches - Bar & Cable link - Spring Ring Clasp Thickness & Width: 1.1mm (0.04) (approx.) (at the bar link) - 0.9mm (0...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Italian 14k Yellow Gold 6mm Curb Cuban Link 22" Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 25.73 Grams Chain Type: 1.4mm - Curb Link Chain Chain Length: 22" Inches (measured next to ruler) Chain Width: 6mm (0.23")(approx.) Closure: ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 17" Rolo & Bead Link Chain Necklace w/ Dangle Coins
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 7.56 Grams Chain Type: Rolo & Bead Cable Link Chain Length: 17 inches Clasp: Spring Ring Clasp Coin Dangle Height: 18.1mm (0.71")(approx.) Coi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 14k Yellow Gold 24" Long Grooved & Polished Rolo Link Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 104.93 Grams Chain Type: Open Grooved & Polished Links Chain Length: 24 Inches Measured Next To a Ruler Clasp: Hook Clasp w/ Safety Latch Widt...
Gold, 14k 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.
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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.