BUNDA pink diamond pendant, total weight 0.43ct in 18ct bicolour gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Mignon' diamond pendant in 18ct yellow and 18ct rose gold, featuring a white pear shaped diamond and a white round brilliant cut diamond, both claw set and surrounded with t...
Pink Diamond, Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold, 1960s Cat Pendant with Peridot Stone Eyes
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1960s * The chain is sold separately This vintage 1960s cat pendant is a stunning piece showcasing two matte gold-finished spheres stacked ...
Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Large Bow Pendant Necklace Set In 18ct White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This exquisite design embodies elegance and femininity, making it a perfect statement piece for any occasion. Chain Length: 16" Total weight: 6.36g Total Diamond Weight: 0.40ct Dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold, Edwardian 1.50 Carat Diamond Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Moon Pendant 18ct White Gold Circa 1900 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Pocket Watch Key Pendant: Victorian Ruby Set Engraved Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1900 * The gold chain is sold separately Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum Art Deco Diamond Target Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
The pendant is suspended from a modern 18ct white gold trace link chain. Chain measures approx length 18 Inches & width 0.5mm Pendant measures approx length 40mm & width 10.8mm Al...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond Swirl Pendant 0.55ct of Diamonds in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
This beautiful diamond swirl pendant is a timeless symbol of memories kept close to your heart. Crafted in 18ct yellow gold, totaling 0.55ct of round brilliant cut diamonds,suspended...
Diamond, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Faith Hope Charity Fob Bloodstone Charm, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Faith Hope Charity Fob Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1880s * The chain is sold separately This Victorian fob is a beautifully balanced expression of the Faith, Hope and Chari...
Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Engraved Pocket Watch Key Pendant with Amethyst Coloured Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Watch Key 18ct Gold Circa 1880 * THE GOLD CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Discover the elegance of this exquisite Victorian pocket watch key, crafted from 18ct yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Gold Victorian Cherub, Eros and Dolphin Chariot Shell Cameo Pendent/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch/Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1880 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY This exquisite Victorian cameo, crafted from shell and set in radiant 18ct yellow gold, is a st...
Gold, 18k Gold
0.90ct Natural Oval Emerald Pendant Set in Rubover Setting 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This pendant has a total Emerald weight of 0.90ct, suspended on 16" 18ct Yellow Gold chain. Additional Information: Total Emerald Weight: 0.90ct Total Weight: 2.1g Pendant Size: 8.9...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Art Nouveau Diamond & Seed Pearl Set Lady Portrait Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lady Pendant 18ct Gold Circa 1920s * The chain is sold separately This exquisite Art Nouveau pendant is a stunning example of timeless elegance, crafted from luxurious ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum 1970s Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Flower Brooch 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1970s THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant Set With 0.73ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
Located in London, GB
The necklace 18ct yellow gold chain is designed to hold the pendant at the centre of the chest, set with 1 round brilliant cut diamond 0.73ct H/SI2 EDR certified making it a very...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Diamond 9 Stone Pendant, Set With 1.94ct Natural Diamonds in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous diamond bubble pendant is set with 1.94ct round brilliant cut diamond in 18ct yellow gold, The pendant is suspended from an 18ct yellow gold chain 18" length adjustab...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Peridot and Diamond 4 Leaf Clover Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 4 Leaf Clover Pendant 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 *THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
18ct White Gold & Platinum 1920’s French Art Deco Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
The pendant is suspended from a modern 18ct white gold trace link chain. Chain measures approx length 21 1/2 Inches & width 1.5mm Pendant measures approx length 20.4mm & width 7.6m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Bold Icon Pendant in 18ct White Gold with 0.5ct Diamond Heart (FSI)
Located in Brisbane, AU
• 0.50ct FSI heart cut natural white diamond • 18ct ethically sourced white gold • 42mm 18ct white gold chain • Signature talonistic claws Customisation is available in a range o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bold Icon Pendant in 18ct White Gold with 0.80ct Diamond Heart (FSI)
Located in Brisbane, AU
• 0.80ct FSI heart cut natural white diamond • 18ct ethically sourced white gold • 42mm 18ct white gold chain • Signature talonistic claws Customisation is available in a range o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold French Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond, Enamel & Pearl Brooch/Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Brooch/Pendant 18ct Gold French Circa 1850 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Step back in time with this stunning Early Victorian-era brooch, meticulously crafted to showc...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
0.45ct F/VS Purity Princess Cut Diamond Set in 18ct White Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
It comes with an 18ct White Gold 18-inch chain and a lobster clasp.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Cut 1ct Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18ct White Gold by Ohliguer
Located in Brisbane, AU
• 1ct FSI Heart Cut Natural White Diamond • Heart Cut Diamond • 18ct Ethically Sourced White Gold • 45mm chain • Signature Fierce Talonistic Claws Customisation is available in a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.08ct Natural Shield Shape Diamond H/SI1 Pendant in 18ct White Gold Frame
Located in London, GB
This Diamond pendant features a 1.08ct natural shield-shaped diamond that is graded H-I/VS clarity The diamond is set in a 18ct White Gold frame and can be worn with a 16-inch or 1...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe. A Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Chain 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Elegant Pocket Watch & Matching Gold Chain (13.43grams) C1960.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,776Sale Price|20% Off
Opera Length Pearl and Diamond Gold Chain Necklace
By Autore
Located in Armadale, Victoria
Compromising of 8 high luster South Sea pearls and 32 Marquise diamonds on an 18ct yellow gold rectangle trace chain measuring 120cm in length.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Croc Tail Pendant Necklace in 18ct Rose Gold with Argyle Pink Diamonds, OHLIGUER
Located in Brisbane, AU
• Signature Ohliguer croc-scale design • Set with brilliant-cut Argyle pink diamonds • Crafted in ethically sourced 18ct rose gold • Adjustable slider chain for versatile stylin...
Rose Gold
Vintage Textured Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold chain composed of textured links forming a flexible articulated necklace.
18k Gold
Heart Shaped Two Tone Diamond Pendant with 18kt Yellow Gold Chain
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A romantic and beautifully crafted heart-shaped diamond pendant, designed in an elegant two-tone composition of 18ct yellow and white gold. Suspended from a fine 18ct yellow gold cha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ethiopian Triangle Cabouchon Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in London, GB
The pendant hangs from a fine 18ct white gold 16" spiga chain. Hallmarked, SB 750, England.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain
By J.W. Benson
Located in Mayfair, London, London
J.W. Benson. A Heavy 18ct Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a Heavy 18ct Gold Albert Watch Chain C1895.
Yellow Gold
3.50ct Emerald Bold Icon Pendant Necklace made in 18k yellow gold with chain
Located in Brisbane, AU
A lustrous 3.50ct emerald-cut Zambian emerald held within OHLIGUER's signature fierce claws and suspended from a 40cm 18ct yellow gold chain. Sculptural and understated, the clean se...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.41ct E VS1 Diamond 18 Carat Rose and White Gold Halo Cluster Pendant and Chain
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
The pendant hangs gracefully from a slender 18ct rose gold trace link chain that measures 18" in length with a jump-ring two inches from the clasp to give the option of a 16" chain.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Boodles Gold Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Boodles
Located in London, GB
The piece showcases a striking design with an 18ct yellow gold beaded chain suspending two open elongated gold bars; both of which have been adorned with bright white round brilliant...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 15ct Gold Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Lavaliere Pendant Necklace
Located in Nottingham, GB
Date: Circa 1900–1915 Period: Edwardian / Early 20th Century Style: Edwardian Material: 15-carat yellow gold, aquamarine, seed pearl Type: Lavaliere Pendant Necklace Marked ...
Gold
Antique Coral and Enamel Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique enamel cross pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18 ct yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via an integrated, hinged ring loop attachment; a chain length of your ch...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 112ct Coral Grotesque Mask Pendant, 0.29ct Diamond, 18k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The coral and yellow gold pendant is suspended from an 18 ct yellow gold 18' curb chain via an integrated, tapering bale ornamented with four further pavé set modern brilliant round ...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.19ct Demantoid Garnet & Pearl Pendant Brooch, 15k Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant is suspended from a contemporary 18 ct yellow gold 45.72cm/18" trace chain via a shaped ring loop to the upper border of the design, accented with a further two graduated...
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.58ct Pink sapphire pendant 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
Pink peach sapphire total weight 1.58ct solitaire pendant cushion cut in 18ct white gold. Chain length 16 inches. Hallmarked Box and valuation included.
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
$3,651 / item
Every Day Tsavorite 18K Yellow Gold Necklace For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Weight 6.15 GMS, Tsavorite-9/0.85 ct This 18K Yellow Gold Chain Necklace is a refined and elegant accessory.
Tsavorite, Gold, Yellow Gold
Faberge Heritage Rose Gold Diamond & Pink Guilloche Enamel Heart Surprise Locket
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
The locket is 22mm and comes with a 50cm 18 karat rose gold chain. 18k rose gold 16 round white diamonds total weight 0.30 ct (G VS+) 18k rose gold chain total length 50cm The her...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Lightning Bolt Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
The 18ct white gold cable link chain can be worn at both 14, 16 and 18 inches allowing a choice of looks.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
BUNDA Turquoise and 18k yellow gold drop earrings
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Loops are suspended from fine 18ct yellow gold trace chain. Fittings are post and butterfly in 18ct yellow gold.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
0.90ct Ruby Burma pendant in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
0.90ct Ruby Burma pendant in 18k white gold. Beautiful ruby Burma vivid pink colour natural Untreated gemstone oval shaped total weight 0.90ct in 18ct white gold pendant necklace.
Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1.86 Carat Ruby and 1.40 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage pendant has been crafted in 18ct white gold with an 18ct yellow gold chain.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
BUNDA 0.24ct Diamond 'Russe' Pendant in 18k white gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Russe' diamond pendant in 18ct white gold, featuring thread set round brilliant cut diamonds and fitted with an 18ct white gold trace chain, 42cm in length.
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The cross pendant suspends from an 18' 18ct white gold curb chain via a tapering bale to the upper border of the design, ornamented with two diamonds, and secures with a conventional...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k White Gold Sapphire & Aquamarine Small Cascade Pendant
Located in London, GB
The colourful gemstones are encased in rub-over settings in an ombre combination and suspended from fine 18ct white gold chain, finished with our signature quatrefoil catch.
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Longines Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Slim Half Hunter Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Longines 18ct yellow gold keyless lever slim half hunter pocket watch retailed by Mappin & Webb with a matching 18ct yellow gold chain and original presentation box, C1930s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This versatile brooch may also be worn as a pendant, and is suspended from 18' 18ct white gold curb chain via two integrated loops to the reverse of the frame; if required a chain wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,767 / item
18k Gold & Diamond Small Cascade Pendant
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from fine 18ct yellow gold chain, finished with our signature quatrefoil catch.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fine Quality 3 Colour Gold Diamond Pendant Set with 0.50ct Diamond
Located in London, GB
Additional Information: Chain : 18ct Yellow Gold - 18" Pendant Dimension: 11.4mm x 11.4mm Total Weight: 4.5g Total Diamond Weight: 0.50ct Diamond Colour: G Diamond Purity: VS2 Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 1.62Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 2000
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The two upper square settings bear a central modern brilliant round cut diamond, and the terminating link bears an impressive princess cut diamond, completing the linear design. Thi...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1900s 2.39 Carat Diamond and Gold Pendant/Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant is suspended from an 18" 18ct yellow gold chain via a flared ring loop attachment to the upper border, accented with three pavé set Old European round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Contemporary 1.01Ct Aquamarine and 0.18Ct Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Pendant 2006
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive single collet set pear faceted aquamarine terminal suspends from the lower border to complete the design. The antique style gold pendantis suspended from a con...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.80ct Emerald green Colombian pendant with diamonds 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
The emerald green ring pendant hangs on an 18ct white gold chain, which perfectly complements its elegant design.
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Ancient Roman Cleopatra Half Coin Pendant in 22ct Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
22ct gold ancient roman coin set with diamonds around the outer edge of the coin (FSI diamonds used) Also comes in 18ct yellow gold please contact our customer service team* Roman ...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880 9ct Gold Insect Brooch with Garnet, Diamond, Emerald
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This versatile antique garnet insect brooch may also be worn as a pendant, suspends from a contemporary 18ct yellow gold 18' curb chain via the incorporated loop between the forearms...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Yellow Gold
35.56 Carat Coral Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Combination Ring / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The exceptional pendant suspends from an 18' 18ct yellow gold belcher chain, securing with a conventional spring-loaded bolt fastening.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
BUNDA 26.26ct Boulder Opal and 0.09ct Diamonds Pendant in 18k gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Square 'Hollywood' Australian Boulder Opal pendant, handcrafted in 18ct white gold and 18ct yellow gold, on an 18ct white gold trace chain.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
$3,000Sale Price / item|40% Off
Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold and Croc Tail detail
Located in Brisbane, AU
Custom OHLIGUER Croc tail Cross pendant in 18ct white gold With 18ct gold extender chain Croc skin filigree detail 50mm length Set with 45 diamonds GSI = 0.25ct total diamond wei...
Diamond, White 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.
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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.