Princess Cut 0.35ct Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Rectangular Princess Cut 0.35ct Diamond Pendant, On 18ct Chain This beautiful diamond pendant is made from 18ct white gold and has a rectangular princess cut diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
18ct Yellow Emerald & Diamond Pendant on 18" Chain
Located in London, GB
An elegant pendant featuring a vibrant emerald, accented by sparkling natural diamonds, all set in rich 18ct yellow gold. The pendant is gracefully suspended from an 18-inch matching...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.47 Ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond Halo Pendant, 18k White Gold with Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
This beautiful diamond pendant features a GIA graded 2.47ct fancy light yellow radiant cut center diamond set in 18k white gold. is just stunning. The stunning center diamond measure...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Emerald & Diamond Pendant on 16" Chain
Located in London, GB
An elegant pendant featuring a vibrant oval emerald, accented by sparkling natural diamonds, all set in rich 18ct yellow gold. The pendant is gracefully suspended from an 18-inch mat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.75ct Sapphire Surrounded by Diamonds on Chain in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold 0.75ct Sapphire surrounded by Diamonds on a White Gold Chain A beautiful 0.75ct sapphire pendant surrounded by diamonds on a white gold chain.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
18ct Yellow Emerald & Diamond Pendant on 16" Chain
Located in London, GB
An elegant pendant featuring a vibrant oval emerald, accented by sparkling natural diamonds, all set in rich 18ct yellow gold. The pendant is gracefully suspended from an 18-inch mat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Star of David Diamond Necklace – 18ct White Gold Pendant on 9ct White Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
This elegant design combines sparkling brilliance with a timeless symbol, suspended on a 9ct white gold matching chain. Pendant Metal: 18ct White Gold (5.5g) Diamonds: Natural diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gems Are Forever Antique Style 1.44 Ct Diamond Link Chain Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By Gems Are Forever
Located in beverly hills, CA
Exquisite craftsmanship by our master jeweler, this diamond necklace is handcrafted in 18K rose gold and features 26 round brilliant cut diamond, G color, VS clarity, total weight of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2ct Aquamarine Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold by Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
• 2ct Aquarmarine • Emerald cut • 18ct white gold • 42mm 18ct gold chain • Signature Ohliguer talons Customisation is available in a range of gold colours and gemstone variations.
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Fine Quality Diamond Necklace with 0.14ct Diamonds & Chain in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality Diamond Necklace with 0.14ct Diamonds & Chain in 18ct Yellow Gold Fine Quality 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace, 0.14ct Diamonds & 17″ Chain Additional Information: S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 18ct Yellow Gold Heart Padlock Chain Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This Tiffany & Co. necklace features a series of sterling silver heart padlocks, with one standout 18ct yellow gold heart padlock. A unique and elegant blend of silver and gold....
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Luck Yellow Gold Enamelled Clover, Ladybird & Luck on Chain in 18ct Good
Located in London, GB
18ct Good Luck Yellow Gold Enamelled Clover, Ladybird & Luck on 16 1/2″ Chain.
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Long White Baroque Pearl Chain Necklace In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
The 40 inch necklace has an 18ct yellow gold vermeil finish and is complete with our signature hammered loop and t-bar clasp.
Pearl, Vermeil
0.18ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold 0.18ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant with Chain.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Opal & Diamond Pendant set in 18ct White & Rose Gold on 16" White Gold Chain
Located in London, GB
A stunning opal & diamond Pendant, exquisitely crafted in 18ct white and rose gold, suspended from a 16" white gold chain.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
0.18ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold 0.18ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant With Chain Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.18ct Diamond Colour: I/ J Diamond Clarity: VS Total Weight: 2...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.26ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold 0.26ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant With Chain Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.26ct Diamond Colour: I/J Diamond Clarity: VS Total Weight: 2g ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Classy .75 Ct Weighted Tear Drop Diamond Plus 18 KT Chain Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
From Dawn to Sunset Elegant, classy, always with you, from dawn to sunset, bright white, glowing with sparkle, a superb Diamond in Tear Drop shape catching the attention for its eleg...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fine Quality 3.32ct Pear Shape Aquamarine Pendant & Chain in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Fine Quality 3.32ct Pear Shape Aquamarine Pendant & Chain.
Aquamarine, White Gold
Large 0.60ct F/VS Diamond Heart Pendant & White Gold Chain in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Large 18ct White Gold 0.60ct F/VS Diamond Heart Pendant & a 16″ White Gold Chain Additional Information: Diamond Weight: 0.60ct Diamond Colour: F Diamond Clarity: VS Pendant Size: 3...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
0.26ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18ct White Gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold 0.26ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant With Chain Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.26ct Diamond Colour: I Diamond Clarity: VS Total Weight: 2.09g ...
Diamond, White Gold
New Fine Quality Diamond Necklace with Diamonds & Chain in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
New Fine Quality 18ct Rose Gold Diamond Necklace, 0.14ct Diamonds & 17″ Chain Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.14ct Diamond Colour: G/H Diamond Clarity: SI Total Weig...
Diamond, Rose Gold
0.26ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant with Chain in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
0.26ct J/SI Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pendant With 16/18" Chain Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.26ct Diamond Colour: J Diamond Clarity: SI Total Weight: 2.0g Cha...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold 1.0ct H/SI2 Natural Diamond Pendant Suspended from 18" Chain
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated 18ct yellow gold pendant set with a brilliant 1.0ct H/SI2 round diamond, suspended elegantly from a delicate 18-16 inch gold chain.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Italian Giovanni Balestra 24 Inch Box Chain Bolt Ring Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Italy 750 Makers Mark Giovanni Balestra Circa 1980s This vintage 1980s 18ct yellow gold box link chain is a true gem that exudes timel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct White Gold, 3 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant on Platinum Figaro Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Crafted in luxurious 18ct white gold, the pendant radiates elegance and timeless beauty.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
New 3-Stone Marquise Diamond Pendant Set in 18ct White Gold on Chain
Located in London, GB
New 3-Stone Marquise Diamond Pendant Set in 18ct White Gold Additional Information: On A 16"/18" Adjustable Chain Total Diamond Weight: 0.43ct Diamond Colour: G Diamond Clarity: SI ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Carved Jet Pendant Set with 0.30ct Diamond in 18ct White Gold with Chain
Located in London, GB
18ct White Gold Carved Jet Pendant set with a 0.30ct Diamond with a 42cm Chain.
Diamond, White Gold
0.90 Carat French Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace on 18ct White Gold Trace Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
At the centre of this exquisite necklace is a beautifully crafted heart-shaped pendant adorned with three high-quality diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of 0.90ct, that sparkle br...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold 1940s Single Stone Diamond, Modern Pendent With Trace Link Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This pendant necklace is truly stunning, featuring a single natural, brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.33ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Diamond Pendant Set With 0.25ct natural Diamonds on a chain
Located in London, GB
This necklace chain is designed to hold the pendant at the centre of the chest, set with 12 round brilliant cut diamonds & 4 baguette cuts 0.25ct H/SI1. This is a very elegant and be...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zambian Emerald Pendant Necklace, 2.26ct Emerald Cut in 18k Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
• Natural 2.26ct Zambian Emerald • Emerald Cut • 18k Ethically Sourced Gold • 42cm 18ct Gold Chain • Ohliguer signature claws Customisation is available in a range of gold colours...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leo Zodiac Pendant Necklace 18k Gold 60 Diamonds 0.9 CT 76 Tsavorites 0.5 CT
By Stockert & Cie
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: Stockert & Cie / Jazychic Designer: Jasmin Djahanchahi Reference: 145004/5 Material: 18k yellow gold / white gold Diamonds: 60 brilliant cut diamonds total 0.92 ct, G-VS ...
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Luna Medium Freshwater Pearl, Chain and Keshi Drop Necklace In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
A playful modern take on a classic D&H design, this eclectic Luna Pearl necklace combines 6mm round white freshwater pearls and yellow gold vermeil rectangular link chain to dramatic...
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
Vintage 18ct Gold Gemstone Butterfly Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
The Body is Pearl with a Centre Ruby & Little Sapphire Eyes. Comes Complete with 18ct Gold Trace Link Chain. Butterfly Measures Approx Width 20.8mm & Height 14.8mm Necklace Leng...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond 18ct Gold Necklace
By Mayveda Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Suspended on a 18ct yellow gold chain, this necklace is the perfect blend of antique sophistication and modern wearability, making it an exquisite addition to any jewelry collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 0.25ct Diamond 18ct Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
This stunning pendants hangs from a new 18ct yellow gold chain. ERA Edwardian, 1901-1910 MEASUREMENTS Pendant Diameter - 0.03cm / Diamonds - 4mm Diamond Carats - approx. 0.25ct Wei...
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond and Aquamarine Necklace
Located in London, GB
The necklace is beautifully finished with a fine 18ct yellow gold curb chain, measuring 16 inches and weighing 7.1 grams with the pendant.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Quartz Fob, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Seal Fob 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 * The chain is sold separately This elegant fob features a beautifully cut smoky quartz, its deep, warm brown tones shifting subtl...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White Gold Blue Topaz and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
This classic pendant is perfect for adding a touch of luxury to any outfit. Suspended from 18ct white gold chain. Chain Length: 18" Total weight: 4.15g Total Diamond Weight: 0.30ct ...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Bvlgari 18ct White Gold Bvlgari Bvlgari Diamond Necklace 0.07ct
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
The pendant showcases the iconic Bvlgari Bvlgari motif and is presented on an 18ct white gold chain. Metal: 18ct White Gold Carat: 0.07ct Colour: N/A Clarity: N/A Cut: Round Brilli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s 0.47 Carat Diamond Set in New 18ct White Pendant on Platinum Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Necklace 18ct White Gold Stamped Maker Mark CJS Circa 1920s This pendant necklace is truly stunning, featuring a single natural, brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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Bvlgari 18ct White Gold Divas’ Dream Necklace 0.45ct 5.41g
By Bulgari
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
The necklace is designed with an adjustable 18ct white gold chain, typically adjustable between 41–43 cm, allowing the pendant to sit beautifully at the neckline for both everyday we...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s 18ct Gold 0.36ct Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This exquisite piece hangs gracefully from a new 18ct yellow gold chain, creating a harmonious blend of vintage charm and timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Diamond halo Pendant, Laser Inscribed 1.5 ct in 18K White Gold
Located in London, GB
Together with double link cut beads chain with bolt ring clasp in 18 ct white gold, chain length 41 cm.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
0.22ct Diamond Chunky Cross Pendant Necklace 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
22ct White gold diamond chunky cross pendant necklace in 18ct white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant – 0.51ct GIA Natural Princess Cut Diamond
Located in London, GB
Suspended from a matching 18-inch 18ct yellow gold chain. Chain Length: 18" Total weight: 1.67g Total Diamond Weight: 0.51ct Diamond Colour: F Diamond Purity: VS1 Pendant Dimensions...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom 18ct Gold Turquoise Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
. • Solid 18ct gold • 18 turquoise cabochons • 4 FSI grade white diamonds • 45cm extender style chain Alternate sizes are available.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.41ct Cushion Shape Ruby Pendant Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
The setting is a simple 18ct yellow gold bezel on a 16" 18ct yellow gold chain.
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum, Victorian Diamond Catherine Wheel Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Catherine Wheel Pendant 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum * The chain is sold separately Discover the charm of the Victorian era with this exquisite pendant, featuring a st...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Floral Engraved Oval Shaped Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 * The chain is sold separately This exquisite 18-carat yellow gold locket is a stunning example of craftsmanship and timeless bea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Certificated 0.34ct Diamond Pendant Set in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
New Certificated 0.34ct Diamond Pendant, Set In 18ct White Gold On 16/18″ Chain Additional Information: On 16/18" Chain Diamond Weight: 0.34ct Diamond Colour: K Diamond Clarity: I3 ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian, Diamond, Pearl Openwork Pendant, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Pendant 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 * chain sold separately Edwardian openwork pendant crafted in platinum and 18ct gold, set with a central pearl ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sapphire and Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous sapphire & diamond pendant is set with a oval natural sapphire and a tapered baguette diamond in 18ct white gold setting. The pendant is suspended from a 18ct white gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cluster Pendant Set In 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous ruby & diamond pendant is set with a oval natural ruby and 8 round brilliant cut diamonds in 18ct white gold setting. The pendant is suspended from a 18ct white gold c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.99ct Oval Opal & Diamonds Pendant Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from a 18 inches adjustable at 16 inches 18ct yellow gold chain. Total Opal Weight: 0.99ct Total Weight: 3.6g Pendant Size: 12.80mm x 8.80mm Chain Length: 18"
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold Shell Cameo: Teardrop Shaped Lady Portrait Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cameo 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1990 *Chain Sold Separately This exquisite vintage brooch is a remarkable piece from the 1990s, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beaut...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Large Early Victorian Opal & Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Heart Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1870 *The chain is sold separately Step into a realm of timeless elegance with this remarkable early Victorian pendant, a true museum-worth...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
0.55ct Round diamond solitaire pendant necklace in 18ct white gold.
Located in London, GB
The diamond necklace brand is well-known for its quality and style. 0.55ct Round diamond solitaire pendant necklace in 18ct white gold. Chain length 16 inches. Hallmarked.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1980’s 18ct Gold Contemporary Diamond Duck Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
The plucky little duck is suspended from an 18ct gold belcher link chain with a bolt ring fastening.
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.