$3,565 / item
Cushion Cut Emerald Bold Icon Pendant
Located in Brisbane, AU
• Signature Ohliguer Icon talon setting • 0.78ct Cushion-cut emerald centre stone • Crafted in ethically sourced 18ct white gold • Elegant pendant designed for layering or state...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Airplane Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
This item would be suitable as a charm on a bracelet or pendant on a necklace. If you require an 18ct yellow gold chain for the item this can be arranged at an additional cost.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Messika Desert Bloom Diamond Necklace
By Messika
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from a delicate 18ct white gold chain which is interspersed with additional brilliant-cut diamonds to enhance the necklace's overall sparkle.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Cross and Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from an 18ct yellow gold snake chain, which complements the overall design whilst playing host to a delicate sliding heart shaped locket above; perfectly mat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.93 Carat Heart Shaped Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
This bright principle stone hangs from an 18ct white gold belcher chain which itself is set with an alternating array of baguette and princess cut diamonds.
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Victorian Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A matching bail atop completes the ensemble before the piece is suspended from modern 18ct yellow gold belcher link chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.2 grams Pendant Dim...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Unheated Sapphire and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
The necklace has been suspended on an 18ct white gold chain with a secure bolt ring clasp.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Suitcase Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
This item would be suitable as a charm on a bracelet or pendant on a necklace. If you require an 18ct yellow gold chain for the item this can be arranged at an additional cost.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI Chain Length: 16 inches Chain Width: 1mm Fastening: Bolt Ring Tested As: Pendant: Silver, Chain: 18ct Gold Box: Plain Gift Box Comments: Albeit seamless, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Cartier Paved Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Colour: F-G, Clarity: VS Fastening: Snap-Shut Latch & Safety Chain Hallmarked: 18ct Gold London 1977 Marked: 'Cartier' & Serial Number Box: Plain Gift Box Comments: As this is a vint...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This motif sits atop plain polished backdrop before collectively being suspended from a modern matching 18ct yellow gold slim belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.9...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Trinity Necklace
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The pendant is suspended from a triple chain, comprised of 18ct yellow gold, 18ct rose gold and 18ct white gold chains, each measuring 1.4mm in width and 55cm in length.
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.35 Carat Diamond Halo Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct white gold round brilliant cut diamond halo pendant attached to an 18ct white gold thin anchor chain.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
The piece is finished with three knife-edge bars hanging freely below; each of which focally leads down to a single natural pearl and is suspended from an 18ct white gold belcher cha...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage opal, emeralds and diamonds necklace
Located in Milano, MI
Highlights: - 18ct gold setting and chain - Large white harlequin natural opal of 12 ct. c.a. - Natural emeralds for 7 ct total c.a. - Natural diamonds for 1.40 ct total c.a.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
Edwardian 0.5ct Emerald and Diamond Necklace, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Gemstone: Emerald Stone Shape: Old European Cut, Old Pear cut Carat Weight: 0.90ct Emerald total, 0.30ct diamond total Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold, Platinum Age: 1910s Chain Length: 16 I...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mappin & Webb Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful necklace from the historic jewellery company of Mappin & Webb. A warm 18ct yellow gold rope-like chain suspends a fabulous ensemble of precious gemstones at ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This versatile antique brooch can also be worn as a pendant via a hinged loop to the reverse surface and suspends from an 18' 18ct white gold curb chain; the brooch pin could be remo...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.81 Carat Opal and 0.71 Carat Diamond Silver Pendant Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Victorian opal pendant is suspended from an 18ct yellow gold chain via an escutcheon-shaped bale ornamented with four further pavé set diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Collectively this cluster is then suspended from a matching modern 18ct yellow gold slim belcher chain. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 4.3 grams Pendant Dimensions: 11mm x 11m...
Pearl
Antique 20.34 Carat Opal and 4.63 Carat Diamond Silver Gilt Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This opal pendant suspends from an 18' contemporary 18 ct gold trace chain via a detachable intricate ring loop, accented with scrolling decoration embellished with a magnificent cab...
Diamond, Opal, Silver
Tiffany & Co Diamond Platinum Diamond Enchant Heart Key Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This elegant and symbolic piece represents love and new beginnings, making it a timeless addition to any fine jewellery collection. Chain Length: 16" Total weight: 14.06g Total Dia...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 0.45ct Diamond and Platinum Locket, Circa 1935, Unisex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This platinum antique diamond locket suspends from a contemporary, associate 18ct white gold 18' trace chain via a ring loop attachment to the upper border of the design, ornamented ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 2.90ct Ceylon Sapphire Platinum Cross Pendant, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage sapphire pendant suspends from an 18ct white gold 18" chain via an integrated scrolling ring loop to the upper border of the design; the chain secures with a conventiona...
Sapphire, Platinum
GIA certified 1.6ct D VS1 Single Stone Round Diamond Trinity Pendant Platinum
Located in London, GB
A solitaire in motion, a swirl of love, the glittering Trinity is a single never-ending line celebrating an eternal bond. With detachable 18 ct white gold diamond cut glistening cha...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Opal Diamond Sapphire Silver Set Butterfly Pendant/Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18ct yellow gold 18" curb chain via an integrated ring loop, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Silver
Antique 5.12Ct Blue Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The pendant suspends from an 18ct white gold curb chain via an integrated bale featuring a further four pavé set diamonds, securing with a conventional spring-loaded bolt fastening.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified 1.62 ct D VS1, Round Brilliant Diamond, Love Trinity Pendant
Located in London, GB
It consists of heaps of diamonds, perfectly arranged and a huge bold dazzling diamond right in the center, a stunning chest piece, with just the right amount of sparkle. With detacha...
Diamond, Platinum
Handmade 18ct Yellow Gold Chain Necklace by Akelo, 45cm, Italy
Located in London, GB
A handmade chain necklace by AKELO, the loop-in-loop wire link chain 0.3cm wide, with an S-shaped clasp, all in yellow gold hallmarked 18ct London, made by Andrea Cagnetti the Roman ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade 18ct Yellow Gold Chain Necklace by Akelo, 46.5cm, Italy
Located in London, GB
A handmade chain necklace by AKELO, the loop-in-loop wire link chain 0.3cm wide, with an S-shaped clasp, all in yellow gold hallmarked 18ct London, made by Andrea Cagnetti the Roman ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century 18 Carat Gold Link Chain
Located in London, GB
This chain is in very good condition. Unmarked tested as 18ct Gold.
Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Serpent Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
This necklace is in excellent condition. The chain is marked and tested as 15ct gold, the beads and the snake head tested as 18ct gold.
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Long Chain and Slide
Located in London, GB
A Victorian long chain and slide in very good condition. Unmarked tested as 18ct chain, 15ct gold slide and clasp.
Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-Victorian Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold with 15ct gold back and 18ct gold chain.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
An early 20th century ruby and diamond pendant
Located in London, GB
Unmarked tested as platinum and 18ct gold, with 18ct gold chain and clasp. A gorgeous ruby and diamond pendant.
Platinum
A Victorian heart-shaped blue enamel pendant-necklace
Located in London, GB
This antique pendant-necklace is in very good consition for its age. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold and 15ct gold chain. A charming late Victorian pendant necklace from the collectio...
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Pair of Garnet and Diamond Beetle Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of garnet and diamond beetle cufflinks made by Bentley & Skinner, each beetle set with two cabochon-cut segments and rose-cut diamonds to the body, with yellow gold head a...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 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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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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